Problem
Possible cause and solution
There are whitish streaks or
bluish layers on glasses and
dishes.
• The released quantity of rinse aid is too high. Adjust
the rinse aid level to a lower level.
• The quantity of detergent is too high.
There are stains and dry water
drops on glasses and dishes.
• The released quantity of rinse aid is not sufficient. Ad-
just the rinse aid level to a higher level.
• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.
The interior of the appliance is
wet.
• This is not a defect of the appliance. Humid air con-
densates on the appliance walls.
Unusual foam during washing. • Use the detergent designed specifically for dishwash-
ers.
• There is a leak in the rinse aid dispenser. Contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
Traces of rust on cutlery.
• There is too much salt in the water used for washing.
Refer to
"The water softener"
.
• Silver and stainless steel cutlery were placed together.
Do not put silver and stainless steel items close to-
gether.
There are residues of deter-
gent in the dispenser at the
end of the programme.
• The detergent tablet was stuck in the dispenser and
therefore was not completely washed away by water.
• Water cannot wash away the detergent from the dis-
penser. Make sure that the spray arms are not blocked
or clogged.
• Make sure that items in the baskets do not impede the
lid of the detergent dispenser from opening.
Odours inside the appliance.
• Refer to
"Internal cleaning"
.
• Start the Machine Care programme with a descaler or
a cleaning product designed for dishwashers.
Limescale deposits on the ta-
bleware, on the tub and on
the inside of the door.
• The level of salt is low, check the refill indicator.
• The cap of the salt container is loose.
• Your tap water is hard. Refer to
"The water softener"
.
• Use salt and set regeneration of the water softener
even when multi-functional tablets are used. Refer to
"The water softener"
.
• Start the Machine Care programme with a descaler
designed for dishwashers.
• If limescale deposits still remain, clean the appliance
with appliance cleaners which are particularly suitable
for this purpose.
• Try a different detergent.
• Contact the detergent manufacturer.
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