ZANUSSI FLE1416W (1400XC). ONCE THE WASH PROGRAM HAS BEEN SELECTED AND YOU DEPRESS THE START/PAUSE BUTTON THE MACHINE STARTS UP BUT TRIPS OFF AFTER 5 SECONDS AND DOES NOT WORK

A shorted wire or component somewhere

Unplug machine and wait a few minutes and replug it in again! This usually resets the computer on the washer but be prepared if it happens on a regular basis you may need to call a qualified repairman that can troubleshoot the problem!

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I have had a similar problem for many years. It appears at random and seems to go away if you leave it for a while (anything up to 24 hours). I have taken the machine apart and have failed to find any physical reason (blocked pipe, jammed pump etc.). However, patience prevails. Even if you try to start the programme loads of times it seems to make no difference. I've not yet found a fix and the machine is really good when it is working so I have learned to live with it. If anyone has a fix I'd be interested.

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When you put it to drain/spin does the pump make any attempt to drain,if not it could be that there is something stuck in the pump,needs draining manually.Another thing to try is to find the fault code.If you hold down the 2 buttons on the far right of panel then press on/off button till lights start chasing,then release the 2 buttons on right hand side.Now the first function button by the on/off button you will need to press until the light above the button reaches the 9th or 10th position this will give you a read out in the display.
E10 = low water press.
E20 = pump or filter.
E30 = press. switch or heater faults.
E40 = Door swich.
E50 = motor.
Some of these numbers can vary there are more but those are the most common.After checking codes switch off machine then back on twice to reset.

Hope this helps.

Check start delay time ( if your machine has one ) , If any time is set on this the machine will not start untill that time has elapsed or is cancelled.

unplug for 40 minutes to reset the ECU. If still doing the same - replace the ECU.

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The error message "Err" usually indicates that the wash program and option are not compatible. 40 degrees and 900 rpm Spin should be o.k.. I would try another wash program with no special options and see if the problem goes away.

Most possible reasons that the door switch or timer unit is defective. The dishwasher should heat the water to about 55 C as the heating cycle starts. In these cycle, the dishwasher pauses after has filled with water and wait for the water to reach the temperature. If the water isn't being heated (because of a problem with the heating element or thermostat), after the unit stops at the heating cycle, it never continues. if you think that a user manual may help you more, it can be downloaded ($8.95) at url: http://www.download-manual.com/shop/Zanussi-FLE1416W-User-Manual-pr-8261.html

would it be the door interlock???EIRE