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dishwasher
Problem
Possible causes
How to proceed
Stained tub
interior
Detergent with
colorant was used
Make sure the detergent does not
contain colorant.
Dishes and
flatware are
not clean
Improper programme
Improper rack loading
Select a stronger programme.
Make sure the action of the
detergent dispenser and spray
arms are not blocked by large
dishware.
Spots and
filming on
glasses
and flatware
1. Extremely hard
water
2. Low inlet
temperature
3. Overloading
the dishwasher
4. Improper loading
5. Old or damp powder
detergent
6. Empty rinse agent
dispenser
7. Incorrect dosage of
detergent
To remove spots from glassware:
1. Take out all metal utensils from
the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Choose the longest cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow
it to run for about 18 to 22
minutes, until it reaches the
main washing cycle.
5. Open the door to pour 2 cups of
white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and let the
dishwasher complete the cycle.
If the vinegar does not work,
repeat as described above, but
use ¼ cup (60 ml) of citric acid
crystals instead of vinegar.
Cloudiness
on glassware
Combination of soft
water and too much
detergent
Use less detergent if you have soft
water and select a shortest cycle
to wash the glassware and to get
them clean.
Yellow or
brown film
on interior
surfaces
Tea or coffee stains
Use a solution of ½ cup of bleach
and 3 cups of warm water to
remove the stains by hand.
WARNING:
you have to wait 20
minutes after a cycle is finished
to let the heating elements cool
down before cleaning the interior;
otherwise, burns will happen.
Iron deposits in the
water can originate
a film
You have to call a water softener
company and request a special
filter.
Problem
Possible causes
How to proceed
White film
on interior
surface
Hard water minerals
To clean the interior, use a damp
sponge with dishwasher detergent
and wear rubber gloves. Never
use any other cleaner than
dishwasher detergent for the risk
of foaming or suds.
The
Detergent
dispenser lid
doesn’t close
properly
Clogged detergent
residue is blocking
the lock
Remove the detergent from
the lock.
Detergent left
in dispenser
cups
Dishes block the
detergent cups
Reload the dishes properly.
Steam
Normal phenomenon
There is some steam coming
through the vent by the door latch
during drying and water draining.
Black or grey
marks on
dishes
Aluminium utensils
have rubbed against
dishes
Use a mild abrasive cleaner
to eliminate those marks.
Water
standing on
the bottom of
the tub
This is normal
A small amount of clean water
around the outlet on the tub
bottom keeps the water seal
lubricated.
Dishwasher
leaks
Overfill dispenser
or rinse aid spills
Be careful not to overfill the rinse
aid dispenser.
Spilled rinse aid could cause
oversudsing and lead to
overflowing. Wipe away any spills
with a damp cloth.
Dishwasher isn’t
levelled
Make sure the dishwasher
is levelled.
