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Detergent is moist or
clumping in box.
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Bleaches in cleaners lose their efficiency
when stored under unfavorable conditions.
Store detergents in a dry location. Close
the lid of the container securely.
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Using cutlery with a low
surface quality.
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Cleaning of these items is made difficult
by their poor surface structure. Cutlery or
dishes of this type are not for dishwashers.
Calcium streaks, misty appearance
Possible causes
How to fix these problems
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Insufficient rinse aid
supply.
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Increase the dosage amount of rinse aid
and/or refill the rinse aid dispenser.
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The hardness is not
selected properly; too little
salt is being used.
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Call water supplier and ask for local
hardness in grains per gallon or ppm. Use
a higher phosphate content detergent for
hard water.
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Salt loss (models with salt
container)
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Check whether the lid of the salt container
is firmly closed. Use the funnel to pour
in special salt. Begin the Rinse and Hold
program right after filling in salt. After the
program is complete, check whether the lid
may have loosened.
Smell
Possible causes
How to fix these problems
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Smell of new machine.
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The smell of a new machine disappears
after a few wash cycles with detergent.
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Filters are dirty.
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Clean all filters as described in this
manual.
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Dirty dishes standing
in the machine for a
few days without being
washed.
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Remove coarse dirt under running water
and run the Rinse and Hold program every
2 days without detergent.
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Dirty door gasket.
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Regularly clean the door gasket with a
damp cloth to remove food particles and
other debris. Use a gentle household
cleaner for the outside and the door seals,
and rinse thoroughly.