34
general problems
problem
possible causes
remedy
Detergent residue left in
compartment at the end of
the programme.
The detergent compartment
was still wet when detergent
was added.
Make sure the compartment is
dry before adding detergent.
The detergent dispenser lid
cannot be closed properly.
Clogged detergent residue
is stopping the catch working.
Clean the catch.
Knocking noise in the
wash cabinet.
A spray arms is knocking
against an item in a basket.
Interrupt the programme and
rearrange the items which are
obstructing the spray arm.
See the section “Loading the
dishwasher”.
Dishes incorrectly placed.
Smearing appears on
glassware and cutlery.
The rinse aid dosage is set
too high.
Adjust the dial of the rinse aid
dispenser to a lower setting.
Dishes, cutlery and glasses
are not dry.
The rinse aid reservoir is
almost empty or amount of
rinse aid may be insufficient.
Replenish the reservoir, adjust
the rinse aid dispenser dial to
a higher setting or change the
brand of rinse aid.
Crockery was taken out of the
dishwasher too soon.
Leave the crockery in the
dishwasher until you hear the
audible sound.
White residue is visible
on cutlery and crockery,
clouding occurs on glassware;
film can be wiped off.
Not enough rinse aid was used.
Replenish the reservoir, adjust
the rinse aid dispenser dial to
a higher setting or change the
brand of rinse aid.
There is not enough salt in the
salt reservoir.
Fill the salt reservoir.
The salt reservoir cap has not
been screwed on correctly.
Ensure the cap is screwed back
on correctly.
Unsuitable detergent has
been used.
Change your detergent. Use a
dishwasher standard powder
detergent or tablet.
Glassware is dull and
discoloured; film cannot be
wiped off.
The glassware is not
dishwasher proof. The surfaces
are affected.
Wash the non-dishwasher proof
glassware by hand instead.
Tea or lipstick stains have not
been completely removed.
The wash temperature of the
selected programme was too low.
Select a programme with a higher
wash temperature.
The bleaching effect of the
detergent used is too low.
Change your detergent.
Forgot to pre-rinse or remove the
stains with napkin prior washing.
Pre-rinse or remove the stains
with napkin prior washing.
* All images are for reference only; please refer to your individual unit for actual item.
KID60S17_IB.indd 34
30/05/2017 12:41
