Brand: Haier
Category: Dishwashers
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for DW15-PFE1
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:11 p.m.
- At time of delivery: Check packaging for damage, dispose of materials properly.
- During installation: Site and connect according to instructions, ensure proper earthing, do not use extension cords.
- During normal use: For adults only, not for outdoor use, do not place heavy objects on the door, water is not for drinking, avoid solvents. Open door carefully during operation. Never touch when barefoot or with wet hands/feet. Disconnect power before maintenance. Keep door closed to avoid tripping hazards.
- Children: Supervise young children, keep detergents out of reach.
- Faults: Turn off water and power, consult "Fault finding" section, contact service center if needed. Use only authorized service centers and original spare parts.
- Disposing of old appliances: Make inoperable by cutting cord and removing lock, take to a designated waste disposal center.
- Positioning: Place against wall, sides along cabinets.
- Levelling: Adjust feet to ensure appliance is level (max inclination 2°).
- Water connection: Connect to 3/4" threaded connector with new hose-sets. Run water to clear impurities.
- Drain hose: Insert into drain pipe (min 4cm diameter) or sink, height between 40-100cm, avoid kinking. Secure connecting piece.
- Electrical connection: Ensure voltage/frequency match rating plate. Use earthed socket. Replace cable if inappropriate. Plug must be accessible.
- Removing top: Follow illustrated steps.
- Control panel: ON-OFF button, Programme buttons, Programme Indicator.
- Interior: Upper/Lower Rack, Silverware Basket, Spray Arms, Filter, Detergent Dispenser, Water Inlet Hose, Drain Hose, Power Supply Cord.
- Salt: Use dishwasher salt, fill container under lower rack. Fill before wash cycle to prevent rust. Adjust consumption based on water hardness.
- Rinse aid: Dispenser on inner door. Low indicator light. Load rinse aid, adjust dosage (normal is 3). Improves drying.
- Detergent: Use dishwasher detergent. Dispenser on inner door. Load detergent for wash and pre-wash cycles. Close cover firmly.
- Not suitable: Wood, delicate glassware, items not water-resistant, items with decorative patterns, absorbent materials.
- Arranging dishes: Remove large particles. Soak baked-on food. Load lower rack with difficult items (pots face down). Upper rack for delicate items. Adjust upper rack height. Shelf for tall glasses. Knife rack for sharp knives (points down).
- Programme overview: Table detailing wash programmes, crockery type, food remains, cycle description, and load.
- Washing dishes: Select appropriate programme based on table. Save energy with smaller loads. Programme data can vary.
- Switching ON/OFF: Turn on tap, press ON-OFF button, select programme. Appliance beeps and indicators light up. Six beeps indicate end of cycle. Switch off after programme.
- Interrupting: Open door carefully (risk of water squirting). Appliance beeps. Allow for expansion if hot. Switch off using ON-OFF button or main switch.
- 1/2 Load: Wash upper rack only to save water/energy. Adapt detergent amount.
- Keeping in shape: Turn off water, leave door ajar after wash. Remove plug before cleaning. Use mild soap and water for exterior, vinegar/detergent for interior. Keep upright when moving. Clean seals to prevent odors. Run empty cycle before holiday, disconnect, turn off water, leave door ajar.
- Care and maintenance: Check for grease/scale. Clean interior. Clean filters (8, 9). Clean spray arms (10, 11).
- Troubleshooting: Covers issues like appliance not starting, program indicators flashing, drain problems, unusual noises, and poorly washed dishes.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance does not start | Blown house fuses. | Check fuses. |
| Appliance plug not connected. | Connect appliance plug. | |
| Door not closed correctly. | Close door correctly. | |
| Program button not pressed. | Press program button. | |
| Water tap not open. | Open water tap. | |
| Inlet hose filter clogged. | Clean filter on Aquastop and inlet hose. | |
| Program indicators "C1, C2" flashing | Door not closed correctly. | Close door correctly. |
| Program indicators "C1, C2, C3" flashing | Water inlet tap not open or supply hose not connected correctly. | Check tap and connection. |
| Water supply cut off or insufficient pressure. | Check water supply and pressure. | |
| Inlet hose crushed or kinked. | Straighten or replace hose. | |
| Inlet hose filter obstructed. | Clean filter. | |
| Drain hose too low. | Adjust drain hose height. | |
| Program indicators "C1, C3, C4" flashing | Drain hose crushed or kinked. | Straighten or replace hose. |
| Drain hose too high. | Adjust drain hose height. | |
| Program indicators "C1, C4" flashing | Drain hose too low. | Adjust drain hose height. |
| Lower spray arm difficult to turn | Blocked by cutlery or food debris. | Remove obstruction. |
| Detergent compartment lid refuses to close | Compartment overfilled. | Remove excess detergent. |
| Mechanism blocked by dried detergent. | Clean mechanism. | |
| Indicator lights do not switch off after wash | Main switch still on. | Switch off main switch. |
| Detergent residue in dispenser after wash | Dispenser was wet when filled. | Fill dispenser when dry. |
| Water does not drain at end of program | Drain hose blocked or kinked. | Clear obstruction or kink. |
| Drain pump blocked. | Check drain pump. | |
| Filters clogged. | Clean filters. | |
| Program not finished. | Wait for program to finish. | |
| Unusual foam production | Rinse aid dispenser filled with washing-up liquid. | Remove rinse aid. |
| Spilled rinse aid. | Clean up spilled rinse aid. | |
| Appliance stops during wash | Power cut. | Check power supply. |
| Water supply cut off. | Check water supply. | |
| Percussion noise during wash | Spray arm hitting dishes. | Rearrange dishes. |
| Clicking noise during wash | Dishes incorrectly placed. | Rearrange dishes. |
| Filling valves making a knocking noise | Normal noise due to plumbing. | No remedy. |
| Food residue on dishes | Dishes incorrectly loaded. | Rearrange dishes. |
| Dishwasher overloaded. | Reduce load. | |
| Dishes touching each other. | Rearrange dishes. | |
| Insufficient detergent. | Add more detergent. | |
| Washing program not powerful enough. | Select a more intensive program. | |
| Dishpiece obstructing spray arm rotation. | Rearrange dishes. | |
| Food debris obstructing spray arm nozzles. | Clean spray arm nozzles. | |
| Filters clogged. | Clean filters. | |
| Filters incorrectly installed. | Install filters correctly. | |
| Drain pump blocked. | Check drain pump. | |
| Plastic parts discolored | Insufficient detergent. | Use more detergent or one with chlorine bleach. |
| White/milky film on dishes/glasses | Insufficient detergent. | Use more detergent. |
| Rinse aid quantity too low. | Increase rinse aid setting. | |
| Hard water, special salt not used. | Use special salt. | |
| Water softener setting too low. | Adjust water softener. | |
| Salt reservoir lid not screwed on properly. | Screw lid on firmly. | |
| Phosphate-free detergent used. | Try a phosphate-based detergent. | |
| Dishes not drying | Wash program without drying selected. | Select program with drying. |
| Rinse aid quantity too low. | Increase rinse aid setting. | |
| Dishes removed too soon. | Wait for drying cycle to complete. | |
| Glasses not sparkling | Rinse aid quantity too low. | Increase rinse aid setting. |
| Tea/lipstick stains not removed | Insufficient bleaching effect of detergent. | Use detergent with bleaching agent. |
| Wash temperature too low. | Increase wash temperature. | |
| Rust marks on cutlery | Cutlery not fully stainless. | Use stainless cutlery. |
| Excessive salt in wash water. | Check salt dosage. | |
| Salt reservoir lid not screwed on fully. | Screw lid on fully. | |
| Salt spilled during filling. | Clean up spilled salt. | |
| Glasses have opaque/discolored film | Undesirable coatings. | Use appropriate detergent. |
| Glasses not dishwasher safe. | Do not wash these glasses. | |
| Glasses/covers have streaks, metallic appearance | Rinse aid dosage too high. | Decrease rinse aid setting. |