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Leaking from the bottom of the machine - Hotpoint 24 in. FDW60 Free-standing Dishwasher

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  • maldred9 Sep 12, 2008

    seal on d/w door is leakin everytime it is used

    help pls



  • yusufbux Oct 19, 2008

    I have a leak at the bottom from hotpaint FDW60 dishwasher only when theres a full load in washing, when its empty no problems/no leak. checked the pipes no leaks from there, strictly comiing from the bottom of the machine. can any1 help please? also is it worth fixing prices etc? please can u offer me a solution on my email address [email protected]



    thanks

  • philipgerald Nov 25, 2008

    I have fitted a new inner door panel (which includes the rubber seal), first wash OK, second wash leaked across the kitchen (again). Water appears to leak only at end of cycle, and from sides. Maybe too much water in machine towards end of cycle ? Pump drains out water OK though - I believe the small amount water is supposed to remain in filter.

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Hve you checked and cleaned seal around door area, especially near bottom, or is it coming from under machine for sure ?

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Hi, I had a similar problem. I removed the outer door panel and the inner insulation and found that the screws holding the detergent dispenser were loose and water was leaking through and running down the door. I also found that the wires had melted themselves to the rubber section of the dishwasher- probably due to the presence of the water. After tightening the screws the leak has gone. Now I've just got to replace the damaged wooden floor! Hope this helps.

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Have called out engineer for a similar fault that tripped the house. There was a minute hole in the corrugated hose that the water escapes through.

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