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White, stub-
born coatings;
limescale on
the dishes, con-
tainer or door.
Detergent substances are depos-
ited. These coatings cannot usually
be removed with chemicals (dish-
washer cleaner, ...).
Change detergent brand.
Clean dishwasher mechanically.
Hardness range incorrectly set or
water hardness greater than
8.9 mmol/l.
Set water softening system according to
instructions for use or top up salt.
3 in 1 detergent or bio/eco deter-
gent not effective enough.
Set water softening system according to
instructions for use or use separate deter-
gents (proprietary detergent, salt, rinse aid).
Underdosing of detergent.
Increase detergent dosage or change deter-
gent.
Too weak rinse cycle selected.
Select a more intensive rinse cycle.
Tea or lipstick
residue on the
dishes.
Too low rinsing temperature.
Select wash cycle with higher washing tem-
perature.
Too little or unsuitable detergent.
Use suitable detergent at correct dosage.
Dishes precleaned too intensely;
sensors therefore decide on weak
wash cycle sequence. Stubborn
soiling cannot be completely
removed.
Do not pre-rinse dishes. Remove only large
food soils.
Increase sensitivity of the sensors.
Recommended wash cycle "Normal"
Colored (blue,
yellow, brown),
difficult to
remove to
non-removable
coatings in the
dishwasher or
on stainless
steel dishes.
Film formation consisting of ingredi-
ents from vegetables (e.g. cabbage,
celery, potatoes, noodles, ...) or the
tap water (e.g. manganese).
Can be partly removed with machine
cleaner or by mechanical cleaning. Coatings
are harmless.
Film formation caused by metallic
components on silver or aluminum
silverware.
Can be partly removed with machine
cleaner or by mechanical cleaning.
Colored (yel-
low, orange,
brown), easily
removable
deposits inside
the dishwasher
(mainly in the
floor area)
Film formation consisting of ingredi-
ents from food soils and sub-
stances from the tap water
(limescale), “soapy”
Check function of the water softening sys-
tem (refill with salt) or, if using combined
detergents (tablets), activate water soften-
ing system.
Discoloration of
the plastic
parts inside the
dishwasher.
Plastic parts inside the dishwasher
may become discolored during the
service life of the dishwasher.
Discoloration is normal and will not impair
the function of the dishwasher.
Fault
Cause
Remedial action
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