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Before using this section please understand that fault or error codes are used as a diagnostic aid, they are not a replacement for diagnostic skill on the part of the person repairing the product and are not in any way usually going to point to the precise component that is faulty. All they do is give you an idea of where to start looking for the fault.
Zanussi Dishwasher Error Codes
These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Zanussi Dishwasher.
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Zanussi DE series dishwasher error codes
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The machine does not fill with water
- Issue:
- Washing phase indicator light flashing (Alarm AL5)
- Advice:
- Ensure the water tap is open. Ensure the mains water supply has not been cut off. The inlet hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the hose. The inlet hose may be blocked. Switch off the water supply and clean the filter.
We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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The dishwasher will not drain
- Issue:
- Drying phase indicator light flashes (Alarm AL6)
- Advice:
- The drain hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the hose. The sink may be blocked. Clear any blockages. The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the instructions for connecting to the waste. There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.
We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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General
- Issue:
- One or more phase indicator lights are flashing (Alarms AL1, AL2, AL3, AL7, AL8)
- Advice:
- Switch off the dishwasher. Switch it back on and start the programme. If the alarm reappears, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
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Protection against flooding is active
- Issue:
- Washing and drying phase indicator lights are flashing (Alarm AL4)
- Advice:
- Close the water tap and contact an engineer..
We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
Zanussi ZDTS series, DX series, ZDI series dishwasher error codes
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Continuous flash of the light of the running programme — 1 flash of the end-of-programme indicator light
- Issue:
- The water tap is blocked or furred with limescale. Clean the water tap. The water tap is closed. Open the water tap. The filter in the water inlet hose is blocked. Clean the filter.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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Continuous flash of the light of the running programme — 2 flashes of the end-of-programme indicator light
- Issue:
- There is a blockage in the sink spigot. Clean the sink spigot. The connection of the water drain hose is not correct. The hose can be kinked or squashed. Make sure that the connection is correct.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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Continuous flash of the light of the running programme — 3 flashes of the end-of-programme indicator light
- Issue:
- Close the water tap and contact an engineer.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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The machine does not fill with water
- Issue:
- washing phase indicator light flashing (Alarm AL5)
- Advice:
- Ensure the water tap is open. Ensure the mains water supply has not been cut off. The inlet hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the hose. The inlet hose may be blocked. Switch off the water supply and clean the filter.
We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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The dishwasher will not drain
- Issue:
- Drying phase indicator light flashes (Alarm AL6)
- Advice:
- The drain hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the hose. The sink may be blocked. Clear any blockages. The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the instructions for connecting to the waste. There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.
We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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Protection against flooding is active
- Issue:
- Washing and drying phase indicator lights are flashing (Alarm AL4)
- Advice:
- Close the water tap and contact our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0208 226 3633
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General
- Issue:
- One or more phase indicator lights are flashing (Alarms AL1, AL2, AL3, AL7, AL8)
- Advice:
- Switch off the dishwasher. Switch it back on and start the programme. If the alarm reappears, please arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
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Continuous flash of the light of the running programme
- Issue:
- The water tap is blocked or furred with limescale. The water tap is closed. The filter in the water inlet hose is blocked.
- Advice:
- Clean the water tap. Open the water tap. Clean the filter.
We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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1 flash of the end-of-programme indicator light
- Issue:
- The water tap is blocked or furred with limescale. The water tap is closed. The filter in the water inlet hose is blocked.
- Advice:
- Clean the water tap. Open the water tap. Clean the filter.
We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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Intermittent audible signal
- Issue:
- The water tap is blocked or furred with limescale. The water tap is closed. The filter in the water inlet hose is blocked.
- Advice:
- Clean the water tap. Open the water tap. Clean the filter.
We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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Continuous flash of the light of the running programme
- Issue:
- There is a blockage in the sink spigot. The connection of the water drain hose is not correct. The hose can be kinked or squashed.
- Advice:
- Clean the sink spigot. Make sure that the connection is correct.
We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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Intermittent audible signal
- Issue:
- There is a blockage in the sink spigot. The connection of the water drain hose is not correct. The hose can be kinked or squashed.
- Advice:
- Clean the sink spigot. Make sure that the connection is correct.
We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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2 flashes of the end-of-programme indicator light
- Issue:
- There is a blockage in the sink spigot. The connection of the water drain hose is not correct. The hose can be kinked or squashed.
- Advice:
- Clean the sink spigot. Make sure that the connection is correct.
We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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3 flashes of the end-of-programme indicator light
- Issue:
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- Advice:
- Close the water tap and contact an engineer. We offer fixed price Zanussi Dishwasher Repairs in London, you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit.
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