Whirlpool WFC 3C26 Dishwasher
Daily Reference Guide
EN
TROUBLESHOOTING
In case your dishwasher doesn’t work properly, check if the problem can be solved by going through the following list. For other errors or is-
sues please contact authorized After-sales Service whose contact details can be found in the warranty booklet. Spare parts will be available
for a period of either up to 7 or up to 10 years, according to the specific Regulation requirements.
PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
The salt
indicator is lit
Refill the reservoir with salt (for more information - see FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR).
Check the water hardness setting if necessary (see WATER HARDNESS TABLE).
Salt reservoir is almost empty.
The salt
indicator is
blinking
Refill the reservoir with salt as soon as possible. Using the appliance without salt may
cause damage to its internal components.
Salt reservoir is empty.
The rinse aid
Rinse aid dispenser is empty. (After refill the
Refill the dispenser with rinse aid (for more information - see FILLING THE RINSE AID
DISPENSER).
indicator is lit rinse aid indicator may remain lit for a short
or blinking
time).
Descale
indicator is lit
or blinking;"dES"
alarm is dis-
played.
Descale the appliance immediately using the Self Clean program and a commercially
Limescale is accumulating on internal com- available descaling product (see OPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS). Refill the reservoir with
ponents of the appliance.
salt. Check the water hardness setting. If the appliance is not descaled, it will stop
functioning.
The appliance has not been plugged in
properly.
Insert the plug into the socket.
For safety reasons, the dishwasher will not restart automatically when power returns.
Open dishwasher door, press START/Pause button and close the door within 4 sec-
onds.
Power outage.
The dishwasher
won’t start or
The dishwasher door is not closed.
Vigorously push the door until you hear the “click”.
does not respond NaturalDry pin is not pulled in.
to commands.
A cycle is interrupted by door opening for
Press START/Pause and close the door within 4 seconds.
more than 4 seconds.
Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON-OFF/Reset button, switch it back on after
approximately one minute and restart the program. If the problem persists, unplug
the appliance for 1 minute, then plug it back in.
The control panel does not respond or F6
E1 is displayed.
The filter is clogged with food residues or
limescale
Clean the filter and descale the appliance (see CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY and
The dishwasher
won’t drain.
Display shows:
F7 E3 or F9 E1
DESCALE INSTRUCTION).
The drain hose is kinked.
Check the drain hose (see INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION).
Clean the sink drain pipe.
The sink drain pipe is blocked.
Dishes are rattling against each other.
Position the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in
dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER). Restart the current cycle by
switching OFF the dishwasher, then switch it on again, select a new program, press
START/Pause and close the door within 4 seconds. Please do not add any detergent.
An excessive amount of foam is present.
The dishwasher
makes excessive
noise.
Crockery has not been arranged properly.
Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
Clean the filter assembly (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE).
Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS).
The filter is clogged with food residues or
limescale.
Crockery has not been arranged properly.
Spray arms cannot rotate freely, being
hindered by the dishes.
Arrange the crockery correctly (see LOADING THE RACKS). Check that the upper rack is
in the correct position and adjust (lift up) if necessary.
The wash cycle is too gentle.
Select an appropriate wash cycle (see PROGRAMS TABLE).
The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in
The dishes are
not clean.
An excessive amount of foam is present.
dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER).
The cap on the rinse aid compartment has
not been closed correctly.
Make sure the cap of the rinse aid dispenser is closed.
The filter is clogged with food residues or
limescale.
Clean the filter and descale the appliance (see CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY).
Fill the salt reservoir (see FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR).
The salt reservoir is empty.
The dishwasher
does not fill the
water.
No water in the water supply or the tap is
closed.
Make sure there is water in the water supply and the water tap is open.
Check the inlet hose (see INSTALLATION). Open dishwasher door, press START/Pause
button and close the door within 4 seconds.
The water inlet hose is kinked.
The display
shows: H O and
2
The screen in the water inlet hose is
clogged; it is necessary to clean it.
Check and clean the screen in the water inlet hose. Open dishwasher door, press
START/Pause button and close the door within 4 seconds.
is lit; acoustic
alarm sounds.
The filter is clogged with food residues or
limescale.
Clean the filter and descale the appliance (see CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY and
DESCALE INSTRUCTION).
The dishwasher
finishes the cycle
prematurely.
The display
Check if the end of the drain hose is placed at the correct height (see INSTALLATION).
Check for siphoning into the home sewage system, and install a siphon breaker/air
admittance valve if necessary.
Drain hose positioned too low or siphoning
into the home sewage system.
The detergent has not been measured out correctly or it is not suitable for use in
dishwashers (see FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER).
shows: F8 E3
An excessive amount of foam is present.
Air in the water supply.
Check water supply for leaks or other issues letting air inside.
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| Make | Whirlpool |
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