Problem
Possible cause and solution
Poor drying results.
• Tableware was left for too long inside the closed ap-
pliance. Activate AirDry to set the automatic opening
of the door and to improve the drying performance.
• There is no rinse aid or the dosage of rinse aid is not
sufficient. Fill the rinse aid dispenser or set the level of
rinse aid to a higher level.
• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.
• We recommend to use rinse aid always, even in com-
bination with multi-tablets.
• Plastic items may need to be towel dried.
• The programme does not have the drying phase. Re-
fer to
"Programmes overview"
.
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.
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