Smeg Dishwasher Problems - DF612SDX

HUNTER.P · 22 Oct 2013 at 15:54

Anyone have any knowledge on how to fix smeg dishwashers? Our Smeg DF612SDX has been throwing up error codes every time we try to use it. Basically its been indicating the error code E6 as noted in the manual under ‘water pump-out malfunction’ I have since had the the pump out to check for blockages, filters cleaned and outlet pipe is clear too.

I've tried emailing smeg but they wont release any details due to possible liability issues :rolleyes:

Stopped using it for about a week and out of curiosity programmed it again for another wash and it seemed to complete the whole cycle but at the very end threw up the error for 'wash sequence interrupted' and now doesn't get passed the initial rinse stage.

Nightglow · 22 Oct 2013 at 16:24

E6 Failure to drain in time allowed was the same error as on my SMEG same model as yours, in my case there was a pressure switch which has failed.

http://www.partmaster.co.uk/cgi-bin...F612SDX &pg=5&brand=Smeg&model=DF612SDX&part=

HUNTER.P · 22 Oct 2013 at 16:40

Did you replace it yourself? Reluctant to have to get someone out to fit something if I can do it myself but its knowing what needs replaced. How'd you narrow it down to the pressure switch?

Nightglow · 22 Oct 2013 at 18:40

No I didn't, engineer diagnosed the fault eventually after eliminating everything else, I had a blanket cover insurance policy at the time,which covered dishwasher, washing machine etc.

EDIT: Google 'smeg pressure switch' look at first result SMEG 1612C .

Danthus · 24 Oct 2013 at 00:03

HUNTER.P said:
Anyone have any knowledge on how to fix smeg dishwashers? Our Smeg DF612SDX has been throwing up error codes every time we try to use it. Basically its been indicating the error code E6 as noted in the manual under ‘water pump-out malfunction’ I have since had the the pump out to check for blockages, filters cleaned and outlet pipe is clear too.

I've tried emailing smeg but they wont release any details due to possible liability issues

Stopped using it for about a week and out of curiosity programmed it again for another wash and it seemed to complete the whole cycle but at the very end threw up the error for 'wash sequence interrupted' and now doesn't get passed the initial rinse stage.

I bet even though you get the E6 error it pumps out, yes?

HUNTER.P · 24 Oct 2013 at 01:26

Yeah it does - but often it throws up this error after the pre-rinse and wont continue further. But today I programmed it for another wash and it went on for the full amount of time - cleaned the dishes but produced the error right at the end! :/ I could live with that but this happens in about 1/10 cases.

Danthus · 24 Oct 2013 at 17:45

HUNTER.P said:
Yeah it does - but often it throws up this error after the pre-rinse and wont continue further. But today I programmed it for another wash and it went on for the full amount of time - cleaned the dishes but produced the error right at the end! :/ I could live with that but this happens in about 1/10 cases.

The flood protector is being activated.

Bizarrely, I have the same dishwasher and it has been trowing up the same fault today.

It is caused by a leak, the leaks normally come from the side tank, the o rings perish, the main motor or the alternate valve.

The alternate valve has failed on mine, it is leaking like a good un.

I have taken some picots for you, I will upload them later.

HUNTER.P · 27 Nov 2013 at 11:30

@OldCoals been a while I know - but my PC has been broken and awaiting a PSU for it. Dishwasher has been left to one side - do you still have those pictures?

Danthus · 27 Nov 2013 at 22:29

Oh yeah lol.

Hang on........

Danthus · 27 Nov 2013 at 22:35

Side tank .....

Float switch .....

Alternate valve and main pump.