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Whirlpool Dishwasher making an odd noise

Andy From Sligo — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:23:13 +0000

Hi, all - i bought a Whirlpool UK Model Dishwasher second hand , washes good works absolutely fine - the odd thing though is the noise it makes after the tub fills up with water at the start of the cycle. Sounds like a trumpet/Tuba then machine Gun lol thats the only way I can describe it. Only at start of cycle and then does not appear for the rest of the cycle all you hear is the normal filling and sloshing a dishwasher makes as its working.

Just wondering what the noise can be - I dont think its the fill solenoid valve, that seems to be opening and shutting OK , and I dont think its the pump because when thats pumping out its quiet and when its washing its quiet so I dont think its the wash motor - but cannot make out what could be causing that strange noise! ?

Model number is: WFC3C33PFXUK and it looks to be an Hotpoint/Indesit made model - similar to the Hotpoint Hotpoint HFC 3C26 WC B UK

I have done a video here and bumped up the sound on the video a little bit:

https://youtu.be/y_E16bhADfw

https://youtu.be/y_E16bhADfw

Universal Dishwasher Upper rack?

Kalimocho — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 21:15:02 +0000

I have an old dishwasher which works well but the upper rack is rusty. Just wondering if there is any universal rack I can replace it or else what you would suggest?

Setting the softeners/salt level for Electrolux KEQB7300L

frisket — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:18:40 +0000

I'm in Cork City where the water is very soft so I need to set the salt usage level way down. The manual explains all this, with tables for the setting, but fails completely to say where to make the adjustment (no mention anywhere of what knob, dial, or setting buttons). Does anyone know where the setting can be made?

(Related: the manual also talks about rinse aid settings, also also fails the same way to say where the settings can be adjusted.)

Hotpoint Dishwasher Overfilling

bridgo — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:03:45 +0000

Hello There.

Ran into a problem before Christmas where my Hotpoint hfc2b19 dishwasher started to over fill fairly regularly and end up drenching the kitchen floor. I took it apart and checked for blockages and there are none and I also put in a new pressure switch just in case and the problem still remains. I'm completely stumped as to why the pressure switch is being activated so late when its the weight of the water that should trigger it at the right time.

Any home appliance boffins on here that may be able to offer some insight on what i am missing?

Thanking you

Electrolux Dishwasher catch or lock

Alangers — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 09:14:18 +0000

Hi All

My electrolux integrated dishwasher door won't lock closed when shut. It's like it's not latching. The dishwasher still working - I jam a stool up against it when we turn it on. Problem is if one of the kids messes with the switches When the door is open it also turns on, 🙈. Obviously not ideal and went to look at a spare part today but not sure if I need a catch or lock. Both come up on espares when is seach the model number ESL66010. Any thought?

Cheers A

Fix a dishwasher?

ripcord — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:52:04 +0000

Can anyone recommend someone to fix a dishwasher in Athlone?

It still does a wash cycle, but the water never gets hot, so I assume the heating element needs to be replaced.

Thanks!

Getting separate parts for Bosch Dishwaster heating unit.

StephenS147 — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 19:15:12 +0000

The model # of the heating unit is: 9000410682

If you google that number it's the first link and photo that appears.

The element in that was the faulty part.
I managed to damage the inner rubber seal while trying to take out the element itself.

If I can get my hands on these two separate parts it would save me a lot of money as the whole unit cost 110EUR.

Link to the item: https://www.partsnl.nl/00642870-verwarmingselement-vaatwasser/i

NEFF Dishwasher on/off light will not come on

Goreme — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:35:17 +0000

Hi there. I have an 11 year old Neff dishwasher. The power light will not come on on the Control panel module. There is power to the unit, as when I manually lift the floater (mushroom shaped device on the bottom of the inside of the unit - that opens when water is in the unit to empty the unit) I can hear the pump trying to pump. I have taken out the Door Latch three way switch and checked it out with my multi-meter, and it is fine. I have checked all the connectors for loose wiring. I have also taken off the side panel and checked that the side drain tubes are also clear. I have also checked that the water inlet filter is also clear.

That leaves the control panel module itself as the cause - unless anyone can suggest anything else? I have got the part number and price from NEff/Bosch, and its E113 (or £84.60 online delivered to Belfast Parcel Motel).

Since I am not certain it is the control panel, I am wary of jumping in and buying it. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what else I could check before i buy the control panel. As I said, the on light will not come on the control panel when I push the on/off switch.

Since this is an integrated dishwasher, its a bit of a pain to replace, as it fits into the kitchen units, etc, so it would be good it I can repair it myself before we go out and try to match up with a new one from a shop.

Does it sound like its the Control Panel Module and is there any additional checks I can do to confirm that its the cause of the issue?

Make: NEFF ENR No. S5444X1GB/23
FD No. 8704

Control Panel Module Part is No. 00498513.

Siemens Dishwasher won't drain - looking for advice

manofthefora — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 18:59:59 +0000

The machine in question is a Siemens SE64630.
The symptoms are that the exhaust pump runs continuously and doesn't empty the bottom of the washer.
I have removed all the usual filters and they are clean.
I then saw the pump cover and using a Torex 20 head, I removed the plastic cover to reveal a fan-like thingy (X in attached image) that spins when I put power back on. The residual water is then squirted back into the unit as though the outlet pipe is blocked. I assume the spinning thingy is one end of the pump shaft.
Y and Z (in attached image) appear to be in/out pipes but I assume they have to do with the washing process and not relevant.
My diagnosis is that beyond the X thingy is the pump blade and outlet pipe. That pipe is blocked - I think, maybe. It joins the nearby main kitchen sink outlet which is free and flowing.
My questions:
Is there any point in pushing a thin wire/cable thru' the X and see if I can free the blockage. I am afraid to do it in case I damage the pump.
Is the only alternative to take the whole washer out (it's built-in) and go after the pump from the outside?

Any comments/advice appreciated please.
MOTF

Siemens dishwasher won't drain - advice sought

manofthefora — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 10:13:54 +0000

The machine in question is a Siemens SE64630.
The symptoms are that the exhaust pump runs continuously and doesn't empty the bottom of the washer.
I have removed all the usual filters and they are clean.
I then saw the pump cover and using a Torex 20 head, I removed the plastic cover to reveal a fan-like thingy (X in attached image) that spins when I put power back on. The residual water is then squirted back into the unit as though the outlet pipe is blocked. I assume the spinning thingy X is one end of the pump shaft.
Y and Z (in attached image) appear to be in/out pipes but I assume they have to do with the washing process and not relevant.
My diagnosis is that beyond the X thingy is the pump blade and outlet pipe. That pipe is blocked - I think, maybe. It joins the nearby main kitchen sink outlet which is free and flowing.
My questions:
Is there any point in pushing a thin wire/cable thru' the X and see if I can free the blockage. I am afraid to do it in case I damage the pump.
Is the only alternative to take the whole washer out (it's built-in) and go after the pump from the outside?

Any comments/advice appreciated please.
MOTF

what heat to use on Dishwasher?

Andy From Sligo — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:55:00 +0000

We have a whirlpool auto sense dishwasher it has 2 auto sense programs for detecting how dirty stuff is and I (suppose) it changes water volume and wash time to clean stuff optimally. one programme is called Normal and has heat indication of 40c-55c ... the other is called 'Intense' and has heat of 60c-70c.

We normally use the 'normal setting' (if stuff has just got normal food on it not baked on food) but the machine gets pretty smelly time after time and after drying there are droplets of water still left on top (even though we use rinse aid).

I did read somewhere that Germs/bacteria can survive/live up to 60c and normally die off after 60c .

Last night I had normally soiled stuff, no greasy pans or anything and I put the Dishwasher on 'Intense' this time - sure the programme was a bit longer (and i dare say used more energy to heat up water to 60c-70) but the plates not only looked cleaner they were dryer after the cycle.

What I want to ask is:

1.) Is it overkill to wash the dishes every night on this setting?

2.) will it over time be better at keeping the dishwasher cleaner of gunk and smells seeing as the heat is 60-70c rather than 40-55c?

3.) will it ruin over time our plates, dishes, cutlery , glasses washing them at temp of 60-70c?

Thanks.

Dishwasher installation

goksel — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 01:24:36 +0000

I'm planning to buy a Bosch dishwasher online from Powercity or Soundstore. Will it be installed by them or should I call Bosch?

Bosch dishwasher Detergent Dispenser opening too early

garethmc — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:41:10 +0000

Just recently after turning on the machine and closing door, 30 seconds in I can hear the detergent dispenser opening at beginning of rinse cycle? Can't figure out why this is happening... would it be a mechanical failure, or control board / software issue? Also have noticed a few times that the dispenser door will not close sometimes but turning off the machine for a period of time seems to reset something and then am able to close the detergent dispenser but as before I can hear the detergent dispenser opening too early in the cycle. Any ideas folks... Everything looks clean / no residue etc and we do clean it regularly...

What is the water hardness in Lower Rathmines Area, I need to set my dishwasher?

kevincool — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:10:50 +0000

Hi,
I just moved to Lower Rathmines road and bought a dishwasher. What is the hardness level of the water over here? I need to set my dishwasher hardness setting accordingly. Thanks in advance.

Dishwasher

Doyler92 — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 19:05:00 +0000

Does anybody know if any shops are doing deals on dishwashers at the moment?

Looking for a bog standard one as cheap as possible please.

Many thanks,
Glenn.

Italian dishwasher

JuliusCaesar — Sat, 24 May 2014 08:57:57 +0000

My dishwasher has the programmes named in Italian and the manual doesn't say what they mean. Normale con/senza prelavaggio and breve I can understand, but what is "Ammollo"? Google translate tells me it is soak, but would it be more like Rinse?

whirlpool adp7406 dishwasher top spray arm not moving around

Andy From Sligo — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:03:43 +0000

Hi there just become owner of a second hand Whirlpool ADP7406 Dishwasher. Seems to work fine except for when I opened door quickly I noticed bottom spray arm was going around but top arm was not moving. As a test I positioned both spray arms in same position, closed door then opened up the door. Bottom spray arm had moved and top one stayed in the place i left it, but water was pouring out of the holes in the top spray arm for a bit after opening door so water is getting to it. Took out upper spray arm and prodded all holes with a paper clip, a little bit of food in the holes (rice!) but nothing substantial.

Put back in washer still didnt turn around, then took it out again threw caution to the wind and split the top spray arm apart and out fell a bit of black electrical insulation tape!! - how on earth did that get all the way up to the top spray arm? - its beyond me, anyway no wonder it didnt go around with that in it. Tried supergluing it back together, but failed and still not going round

- so now I have just ordered a reconditioned top spray bar from the net. Do you think thats all it needs or is there other common problem on these Whirlpool makes why top arm doesnt spin. If it dont spin round when i get this reconditioned one could it be wash pump fault? - ie not pumping enough force to turn top spray arm? - although if that were the case would not the bottom one not turn around too? - many thanks for help and suggestions, apart from that top arm not spinning it looks a decent machine.

Long Press on Start Button on Whirlpool ADP7406 Dishwasher?

Andy From Sligo — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:08:32 +0000

Hi there on a whirlpool ADP7406 Dishwasher if I turn on Machine and put the dial to Pre-Rinse and long press the start button for more than 7 seconds the word 'OFF' shows on the green LED Display and if I press start button again the LED display changes to 2-1 then if I press the start button again it says 3-1 then if I press it again it says 4-1 ... is this a diagnostic test thing or is it to set powder / tablet i.e.: 2 in 1 tablet ? - only I cannot find anything in the instructions about it. I know its not the Salt setting/hard water setting because thats a long press of the start button when the dial is on 'normal' programme. - anyone know please?

Washing Machine / Dishwasher Y

conzy — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 10:46:25 +0000

Hey, Installing a new Zanussi dishwasher at home so I picked up a plastic Y in heatmerchants. The washing machine hose tightens home nicely but the dishwasher hose won't tighten, its as if the diameter of the nut is slightly too big and it just clicks as if its going to ring off.

These hoses are standard surely? Should I use some ptfe tape or pick up a metal Y?

Thanks lads

Washing machine and dishwasher water usage

renga — Tue, 06 May 2014 14:55:07 +0000

Hiya, sorry if this has been answered before, but I can't see it. In light of recent news, I'm interested in finding out how much water is used by my appliances. I've found some wildly varying general claims around the net, but would like to know specifically about the usage of my
Washing machine: Hoover Softwave 100 (more than 10 years old), and
Dishwasher: Tricity Bendix TDF 200 (maybe 7 years old)

Any advice on where to source the info? Thanks

Zanussi Dishwasher not heating

PaulieWalnuts — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:32:48 +0000

I have a Zanussi dishwasher that won't heat the water or dry dishes. I've replaced the heating element and thermostat but still no joy. Has anyone any ideas? Or am I looking at having to get a new dishwasher??

Bosch Dishwasher - Spare Parts

Yllonnoc — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:45:12 +0000

Hello,

Does anyone know where I can get spare parts for a Bosch Dishwasher in Dublin (or Ireland). I'm looking for the following part:

http://www.espares.co.uk/product/es539224/bosch-dishwasher-control-unit-with-timer-for-?ModelId=998848

Espares.co.uk can ship it over buts it a bit pricey.

Thanks in advance.

water hardness setting for dishwasher

Andy From Sligo — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:01:40 +0000

hello I want to check/set our dishwasher up properly for our water in county sligo coming from the Lough Talt water supply. The dishwasher instructions have a Water Hardness Table and what the dishwasher settings should be used. However the Water Hardness table in the Instructions has values of dH / lH /Clarke /mmol/l - but the Water table at the Sligo County Council website only gives the figures: (mg CaCO3/l) http://tinyurl.com/cozfwdd - can someone help me decipher it so I can set the dishwasher to correct setting please. Many thanks.

Whirlpool ADP5540WH dishwasher problem

moogelton — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:31:42 +0000

Hi
The dishwasher turns on ok and starts to drain as normal. Then it starts to turn itself on and off for about a minute. It will then stop doing this and complete the cycle with no further problems. While its turning off and on i've plugged out the pump, inlet valve and a few other things but it stays turning off and on. Is there something pulling down the power? I've checked the pump and drain pipe -all ok.
Product code is 854254015751. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Dishwasher Part Needed - Belling IDW 603

MarcF — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:12:12 +0000

Hi All,

I'm enquiring about the Door Catch for the Belling IDW 603.

1. Do you know where I may be able to pick this part up in Dublin?

2. Do you know how much this part may cost?

I'm presuming this is what is stopping the dishwasher from working as the door is not closing fully & it will not turn on as the part corroded and broken off the catch.

Appreciate if anyone can help.

Thanks,
Marc

Getting dishwasher installed...

Kitty113 — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:18:09 +0000

Hi I'm going halves on a dishwasher for my sister for crimbo and I want it to be a supprise. I got the go ahead from her landlord first of course. But I have to take out a press or 2 to fit it in. Who would I need to get in to do the complete job? I never got anything like this done before so I haven't a clue!

Dishwasher - Indesit Di 450 - Glasses are cloudy and rust spots on cutlery

DieselPowered — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:37:57 +0000

Hi, have a slim line Indesit Di 450 Dishwasher.

Recently after a cycle, the glasses are coming out cloudy and the cutlery have rust spots on them (along with rust on the back wall of the dishwasher itself).

Have gone through all the recommendations I could find on this section, change the salt, change the tablets, rinse aid etc, no change.

Have read somewhere that hard water is the problem and I will need a dishwasher filtration system that fits under the sink, it connects up to the hot water line.

The dishwasher has been working fine for the last 6 years and its only in the last 2 months these problems have come up, so what has changed with the water in that time?

two questions,

(1) Are there any other solutions to this problem?

(2) Can anyone recommend a suitable dishwasher filtration system?

Thanks.

Rusty Dishwasher Tray Prongs

SimpleFox — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:17:21 +0000

I just moved and the dishwasher tray has 2 prongs that have been damaged and are now rusting.
Other than that it is perfect, essentially it appears the prongs rubber coating has broken off the tip and they are rusting, one of them quite badly.

I came across these on amazon.com but the €57 to ship to Ireland rules this option out

http://www.amazon.com/Hamptons-Dishwasher-Prong-Tine-Repair/dp/B002ECYCTM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329994232&sr=8-1

I was wondering if anyone knew a solution, short of buying a new dishwasher tray, to this problem.

Thanks in Advance

Dishwashers

The Fool — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:37:02 +0000

Any good deals on Dishwashers?
Integrated or not

thanks

Dishwasher Powerpoint IDW8 broken down

AshtownGuy — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:06:02 +0000

Hey, can anyone please help me? I have a 2.5yr old Powerpoint dishwasher IDW8 that has just given up.

There is water at the bottom of the machine, I can't enter the program I want, and the door won't close as it doesn't seem to catch on the latch.

Can anyone advise / help. I am based in Rathborne/Ashtown Dublin 15, cheers C.