Kaiser is a famous trademark from Germany that launches reliable and running household appliances on the market. Dishwashers are no exception: they are one of the most durable and combine ergonomic lines with a well-thought-out design.
Failures of the Kaiser dishwasher - a rare case, but quite possible. If your dishwasher is broken, it needs an urgent and professional repair. Next, you will learn about typical breakdowns, their causes and solutions.
Causes of Kaiser Dishwasher Breakdowns
Traditional breakdowns for dishwashers of this brand are malfunctions associated with the connection or violation of the operating rules. Out of a thousand cases, only a dozen cars break down due to factory defects, in a hundred situations, faults in the power grid are to blame, and the causes of other failures depend on improper operation.
Important! The above are the statistics of the service centers, collected based on the results of the user’s appeal in the first year of using dishwashers. In the period from 2014 to 2015, less than 1,400 calls were recorded (in the Russian Federation and EU countries), when the machines really needed repair.
If the machine crashes and writes Error, it can be caused by the following reasons:
- blockage in the water drainage system;
- blockage in the inlet;
- problems with electronics;
- glitches on the electrics side.
On a note! The last two reasons are usually accompanied by power outages.
Having figured out why the Kaiser dishwasher does not work, you can proceed with the repair.
How to repair a dishwasher
Some owners of Kaiser dishwashers are sure: if the equipment is expensive and of high quality, it will withstand any load and careless handling. Such findings result in breakdowns that immediately require repair.
The drainage system is clogged
Even with regular cleaning of the filters and flushing the drain hose, the clogging problem may remain relevant. However, not all owners of Kaiser PMM admit that they only remember cleaning when problems arise.
Experts argue that the machines must be constantly cleaned, otherwise failures occur that disable the pump or the heater.
Important! If clogging occurs in the drain, it is strictly forbidden to continue to use the equipment. You need to interrupt the program and completely clean the system yourself (detailed cleaning instructions are included in the user manual for your PMM model). When cleaning, specialized tools can also be used that are poured into the machine and clean parts at idle.
Not every settlement in our vast country can boast of perfectly clean water in the water supply. It is not a matter of rigidity, but of some impurities that are harmful both to humans and to technology. If you care about health and technology, it is worth protecting the dishwasher from the harmful effects of low-quality water so that the machine does not require premature repairs.
What to do in a bad water situation
To avoid repairs, install at least one additional flow filter on the water intake hose. Remember that he will need regular cleaning.
If you neglect the recommendations of mechanics and save on a filter for running water, the load will fall on a standard filter installed on the dishwasher body in front of the intake valve. The mesh is so thin in this barrier that in the absence of frequent cleaning, it will completely clog and provoke a major blockage. The machine will stop because it cannot pick up water.
What to do if the filter is clogged
Proceed in this order:
- Remove the inlet hose from the equipment body.
- Unscrew the standard flow filter.
- Clean the filter screen.
- Remove the hose from the water pipe by disconnecting it at the mounting point on the tee tap.
- Clean and flush the hose.
- Reassemble all parts into place.
- Start a test wash.
Important! Do not wait until clogging occurs. If the machine begins to fill up the water too slowly (you will notice an increase in the time of standard programs), start an unscheduled cleaning.
Why blockages are dangerous
If the water in the tank of the dishwasher is too small, this creates a huge load on the heater, because of which it can quickly break. If you “hammer” on the filter, you will have to change the heater, so it is better not to neglect this elementary rule - clean the filters every 1-2 months.
Electronics Issues
In this case, it is not the electronic component of the device itself that is to blame, but the electrical communications of your home. Our standard deviations of voltage from the permissible norm are destructive for a “tender” German machine. Due to power surges or voltage drops, electronic boards, wiring, or contacts burn out.
If you manage to notice that the PMM breakdown is connected with a power surge - after it the equipment refuses to turn on - call the wizard. Professional diagnostics and competent repair are necessary - it is better not to try to repair the burned-out components yourself.
To protect the Kaiser dishwasher from repeated breakdowns, use stabilizers when connecting. Of course, the stabilizer is not the cheapest household appliance, but this small “box” can save all the appliances in your home: a dishwasher, washing machine, TV or refrigerator. This is one of the most cost-effective devices, so do not hesitate to purchase it.
In addition to the stabilizer, installing a special outlet with moisture protection, equipped with a 1-2 mm copper wire, will not hurt. Connect the line using the machine to further protect yourself and loved ones.
To summarize: if your Kaiser dishwasher failed in the first three years of “life”, the manufacturer is less likely to blame for this. This is a reliable technique that rarely breaks, and damage is possible only through the fault of independent factors and violation of the manufacturer's instructions.
Take care of the dishwashing machine, and it is unlikely to need repairs.