Why the dishwasher shuts down during operation

Dishwasher is practical, convenient and time saving. But one day you find that the appliance turns off right during operation: washing or rinsing dishes. Do not rush to call the master, some problems can be fixed by yourself. It is only necessary to re-read the instructions. Manufacturers often indicate in it the causes of faults and methods for eliminating them. If the instructions do not say so, we suggest that you read our advice.

Possible reasons

Many people believe that the completion of the halfway wash cycle is due to the fact that the timer is faulty. However, there are a number of reasons why a dishwasher may turn off during operation:

1. Assembly of low-quality parts. Low-cost Chinese models break first.
2. Before you load the dishes, you do not wash away the remnants of food. This clogs the filter. Dishwasher does not wash dishes too dirty.
3. Broken socket.
4. Incorrect connection of the machine.
5. Poor detergent that does not wash dishes.
6. The door is not tightly closed.
7. You need to load the plates in the upper row, and put the pots and pans in the lower row. Cups and wine glasses must be placed upside down.

Sometimes the reason for turning off the dishwasher may be a banal failure of your instruction manual. However, there are more serious faults.

Error codes

Modern dishwashers are equipped with softwaretherefore, when a problem occurs, the machine may shut down and display an error code. Sometimes it lights up neon lights. The code is alphabetic and numeric characters. For example, F10 or E2. It is necessary to write them down and look at the instructions, code designations are sometimes written there. If not, you should inform the specialist.

Dishwasher error codes

Spontaneous shutdown

Dishwasher can be switched off and for such reasons:

1. Wrong wash mode specified.
2. No power supply.It is necessary to check the switchboard, perhaps, the fuse has blown out or the automatic switch has been switched off.
3. Blown fuse in the plug. Replace it and check the entire safety device.
4. The main pump is clogged. This problem is difficult to debug with your own hands, but you can do check the outlet. It is necessary to lift the filter and inspect for clogs.
5. Thermal relay malfunction.
6. The heating element has failed.
7. Broken programmer.
8. No water enters the working chamber. This may be due to the fact that the tap is closed.

Often breaks float switch. It is a mechanism in the form of a plastic float located in the floor of the machine. When the camera fills, it pops up. This switch may block the operation of the dishwasher if its valves are faulty.

May have failed inletlocated at the bottom of the device. It can become clogged and impede the passage of water.

May break pressure switch. It must be disconnected from the terminals and blow into the nozzle, which is adjacent to a plastic tube.

If a shutdown occurs when the machine is first started, then it is possible that the wires are incorrectly connected to the plug itself.

Breakdowns in an electromagnetic control coil are also common. Breakage is very serious and will require the intervention of masters.

If the water is too hard and food remains often on the dishes, then it can break down spray.

A burned-out engine or problems with a pump require professional attention.

At the stage of drying may burn electric heating element or the fan is disrupted and the machine spontaneously turns off.

How to troubleshoot the dishwasher

If the reason for turning off the dishwasher is the clogging of the filter located at the bottom of the dishwasher, then it must be removed, rinsed and put back. Frequent malfunction is also nozzle clogging. You need to take a toothpick and clean the holes.

Before starting repair work, remember to turn off the machine from the mains (remove the plug from the outlet, turn off the fuse) and close the tap with water.

Some problems can be solved independently, while others require expert intervention. If you do not understand electrical engineering, it is better to entrust the repair of the dishwasher to specialists.