I have a problem with my Diplomat 8332 dishwasher. After a few minutes the dishwasher starts to bleep and when the door is opened an error message F4 is displayed. I believe this relates to the drain pump failure. Could you please confirm the nature of this problem and how I go about repairing it. Also are you able to provide a web link so i can down load the manual as I can't lay my hands on mine.

Many thanks...Andy,Leeds

Andy firn, November 2008

Hi.. We have a diplomat model ADP8332 can you help please. After filling dishwasher a light appears F1 and continuous bleeping. We cant use the dishwasher at all and am desperate Christmas is coming and I have 14 for Christmas day lunch. HELP!

Marz, November 2008

Hi Andy, thanks to Hughie for his reply but you have a Diplomat machine made by whirlpool and Hughie sounds like he has the Smeg version.Pressing the button will not work on your model.F4 is a drain fault.Either the drain pump is jammed,the end of the drain hose is blocked or more than likely,the pressure switch is faulty.Take out the filter inside and look inside.On the right is a black disc,thats the pressure switch screen.Is it clogged with fat.If so, give it a clean,it may reset.If not.it will have to be replaced.All the best.

FOXY, November 2008

i had similar problems, also the water would always be cold, found answer on this site..
what i did.. as much by luck as judgement..

switch machine on and then quickly press the reset button (furtherest button on the right) 4 times quickly, this should then allow you to start a cycle, if not, press and hold same button until the machine bleeps. start a cycle again, the same thing might happen again , but i just kept on doing the same thing over and over again for a couple of days.. i think it cost me a bit in water usage, but it is working again.

don't know what caused it, don't know how it cured it, but perserve, good luck.

hughie s, November 2008