Error Code
medium
Hobart AM16 – Not Dispensing Chemicals
On your HOBART AM16 DISHWASHERS unit, chemicals not dispensing typically indicates issues…
Hobart AM16 - Error 080: Delime Required. Run Delime Cycle
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TLDR
On your AM16 DISHWASHERS unit, error code 080 indicates that the delime reminder has been ignored ten times, resulting in a system lockout. To resolve this, you must initiate and complete a delime cycle. Press the ENTER button on the control panel to begin the delime process and clear the reminder, restoring machine operation.
Technical Details
Repair Steps:
- Confirm the Error Code: Verify that “080” is displayed on the AM16’s control panel, indicating a delime lockout.
- Access Delime Function: Locate the “ENTER” button on the AM16 control panel. Press and hold it, or follow the on-screen prompt to acknowledge the delime required message.
- Initiate Delime Cycle: Once prompted, start the delime cycle. Ensure the machine is empty of dishes and that the appropriate delimer chemical is available if manual addition is required, or that the auto-dosing system is functional.
- Complete the Cycle: Allow the AM16 DISHWASHERS to complete the full delime cycle. Do not interrupt it. This process removes scale buildup and resets the internal counter.
- Verify Reset: After the cycle finishes, the 080 error code should clear, and the delime reminder counter will reset. The machine should then be ready for normal operation. If the error persists, contact RestoFixer for further assistance.
Common Questions:
Q: What does HOBART AM16 DISHWASHERS error code 080 mean?
A: Error code 080 on your HOBART AM16 DISHWASHERS signifies that the unit has entered a delime lockout state because the delime reminder has been ignored ten consecutive times. The machine will not operate until a delime cycle is performed.
Q: How do I clear the 080 delime lockout on my AM16 DISHWASHERS?
A: To clear the 080 lockout, press the ENTER button on your AM16 DISHWASHERS control panel and follow the prompts to initiate and complete a full delime cycle. This action will reset the delime reminder and restore normal operation.
Q: What if the 080 error code doesn’t clear after running a delime cycle?
A: If the 080 error persists after successfully running a complete delime cycle, there might be an underlying issue with the control board or sensor not properly registering the cycle completion. In such cases, professional service from a RestoFixer technician is recommended to diagnose and resolve the problem.
When to call a technician
Consider calling a certified technician if:
- The error keeps coming back after you've tried the steps above.
- You're not comfortable doing the checks or repairs yourself.
- You notice unusual noise, smell, or behaviour.
- Equipment is under warranty and you want official service.
- You need the unit back in service quickly with minimal downtime.