I have an older Bosch compact dishwasher - Classixx Maxx Freedom Performance.
I installed it myself simply by mirroring the plumbing on the washing machine nearby - cold water supply and drain through a high loop to the drain.
It worked fine initially, but now has stopped filling correctly. I can hear the pump chugging away, sucking at air. Suspecting an air gap, if I pour a few jugs of water into it, the machine runs correctly.
- What can cause an air gap in a dishwasher to form?
- What other failures or installation mistakes could cause the dishwasher to fail in this way?
Edit:
After thinking I had searched everywhere, I found the serial number etched on the inside of the door - it wasn't visible in most light.
The plate reads:
E-Nr: SR543002GB/20
FD 8310 000470
There is also this long number:
013100231095004706
Here is the bosch support page:
https://www.bosch-home.co.uk/supportdetail/product/SRS43C02GB/20
Further info - a rinse cycle will work fine. The issue seems to be happening only when I put it on for a wash.