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I’ve got a 5-year old Smeg 45cm wide dishwasher…
It’s quite basic… with a small rotating click-wheel to set the wash
programme.There is NO LCD display.
My problem is the wash cycle sticks – so if I left it unattended it would whir away all night.
Anyone help me with why it might stick…?
If I physically turn the programme wheel myself, to the next click, it drains ok. I’m not sure but I suspect that it’s also not heating the element during the cycle.
Re: SMEG dishwasher sticks mid cycle
You can soon find out whether it’s heating or not – after about 15 mins at the point at which it sticks, open the door slightly and steam should billow forth.
If it doesn’t, there may be a number of causes – element failure, safety stat tripped (usually caused by machine underfilling), burnt-out/broken wiring in the door amongst the more common causes.
The model number of the machine would help us give more exact information – check for a label around the edge of the door.
Regards,
Penguin45.Re: SMEG dishwasher sticks mid cycle
Oops sorry…
It’s a SMEG DWF44SS.
I think it’s warming up… not sure about getting HOT…
but whichever cycle I put it on, it sticks…Re: SMEG dishwasher sticks mid cycle
We need to know about the heat thing Jon.
If the heater isn’t working for whatever reason it will stick as the programme unit is waiting for a signal from a thermostat telling it “I’m hot enough, please advance”
When it sticks, open the door, if the water is cold then there is the problem normally, then follow Penguin’s advice 😀
Dave.
I think you’re right – it is not heating properly.
Should I call SMEG direct ?
Will it be the element, and are they easy to change?
The “Repairs@” section of this site doesnt offer any engineer near me (Twickenham).
Re: SMEG dishwasher sticks mid cycle
What’s your postcode (1st part) Jon please ?
I’ll check a list I have here.
Dave.
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