Water is flowing back into the dishwasher
Issue
- Water is flowing back into the dishwasher. The problem is caused by the drain hose.
Applies to
- Dishwasher
Solution
1. Ensure that the drain hose has been installed correctly.
Make sure that:
- The length of the drain hose does not exceed 400 cm.
- The drain inlet point must be between 40 and 85 cm.
- The drain hose is not damaged, kinked or twisted.

If the above steps don't resolve the issue, we recommend contacting an Authorized Service Center.
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Warning: We do not recommend using the product until the problem has been completely fixed. Unplug the product and do not plug it in again until you are certain that it is OK to do so.
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