Siemens Home Appliances
My Siemens dishwasher tablet is not dissolving.
2 checks of possible reasons are shown below to resolve the problem.
The dishwasher tablets may fail to dissolve properly for a number of reasons. Usually, these are not indicative of an appliance fault. The list below provides easy to follow instructions that can help you resolve the problem in no time.
Step 1: Tablet collecting tray is blocked.
Start by ensuring that the detergent dispenser and tablet collecting tray are both clean . The dishwasher tablet must be placed flat and not upright . Once the programme starts, the detergent dispenser opens automatically at an optimum time, depending on the programme selected. The tablet is released into the tablet collecting tray, where it begins to dissolve in doses. If this tray is blocked, for example by a saucepan handle, the tablet will not to dissolve properly.
If you want to know how to load your dishwasher correctly, click here .
Step 2: Spray arms are not working properly.
The dishwasher relies on the spray arms for adequate water distribution. Ensure that the spray arms rotate freely and that there are no signs of cracks or damage. Check if the nozzles are blocked – if food deposits have blocked the nozzles, you will need to detach the spray arms and thoroughly clean out the holes and bearings on the spray arms so that water flow is not obstructed .
To find out more about how to clean the dishwasher spray arms, follow these steps:
Clean the spray arms of your dishwasher.
Follow the instructions in the video to clean the spray arms of your dishwasher.
Step-by-step guide: How to clean the spray arms of your dishwasher.
Have you checked the tips and the issue isn’t solved?
If you have followed the information above but you're still having problems with your Siemens dishwasher, then you might want to have it checked out by a Siemens professional.
