VALBERG 972793 - Troubleshooting Tips

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Troubleshooting tips
Before calling for service
Reviewing the charts on the following pages may save you from calling for service
Problem Possible causes What to do
Dishwasher doesn’t start
Fuse blown, or the circuit
break tripped.
• Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
• Remove any other
appliances sharing the
same circuit with the
dishwasher.
Power supply is not turned
on.
• Make sure the dishwasher
is turned on and the door is
closed securely.
• Make sure the power cord
is properly plugged into the
wall socket.
Water pressure is low
• Check that the water
supply is connected
properly and the water is
turned on.
Door of dishwasher not
properly closed.
• Door of dishwasher not
properly closed.
Water not pumped from
dishwasher
Twisted or trapped drain
hose.
• Check the drain hose.
Filter clogged. • Check the filter system.
Kitchen sink clogged.
• Check the kitchen sink
to make sure it is draining
well. If the problem is
the kitchen sink that is
not draining, you may
need a plumber rather
than a serviceman for
dishwashers.
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Problem Possible causes What to do
Foam in the tub
Wrong detergent.
• Use only the special
dishwasher detergent to
avoid suds. If this occurs,
open the dishwasher and
let suds evaporate. Add 1 of
cold water to the bottom of
the dishwasher.
• Close the dishwasher
door, then select any cycle.
Initially, the dishwasher will
drain out the water. Open
the door after draining
stage is complete and
check if the suds have
disappeared.
• Repeat if necessary.
Spilled rinse aid.
• Always wipe up spills
immediately.
Stained tub interior
Detergent with colourant
may have been used.
• Make sure that the
detergent has no colourant.
White film on inside surface Hard water minerals.
• To clean the interior, use
the damp soft cloth with
dishwasher detergent and
wear rubber gloves. Never
use any other cleaner than
dishwasher detergent for
the risk of foaming or suds.
There are rust stains on
cutlery
The affected items are not
corrosion resistant.
• Avoid washing items that
are not corrosion resistant
in the dishwasher.
A program was not run after
dishwasher salt was added.
Traces of salt have gotten
into the wash cycle.
• Always run the quick
wash program. without any
crockery in the dishwasher
and without selecting the
Turbo function (if present),
after adding dishwasher
salt.
The lid of the softer is loose.
• Check the softener lid is
secure.