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Troubleshooting
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White,
stubborn
coatings;
limescale on
the dishes,
container or
door.
Detergent substances are
deposited. These coatings cannot
usually be removed with chemicals
(dishwasher 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
detergent not effective enough.
Set water softening system according to
instructions for use or use separate
detergents (proprietary detergent, salt, rinse
aid).
Underdosing of detergent.
Increase detergent dosage or change
detergent.
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
temperature.
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
ingredients 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
(yellow, orange,
brown), easily
removable
deposits inside
the dishwasher
(mainly in the
floor area)
Film formation consisting of
ingredients from food soils and
substances from the tap water
(limescale), “soapy”
Check function of the water softening
system (refill with salt) or, if using combined
detergents (tablets), activate water
softening system.
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"Water softening
system / special salt" on page 19
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
