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Problem
Possible fault
Solution
Glasses are
discolored and
the film cannot
be wiped off.
Detergent deposits.
Use a different detergent.
Clouding or
etching on
glasses.
Possible causes may be :
excessive rinse aid, incorrect
water hardness level set, type
and amount of detergent.
Any one or a combination of
these faults may be to blame.
See the relevant section of
this manual to:
– adjust the rinse aid
dosage,
– adjust the water
hardness level,
– change the type and/or
adjust the amount of
detergent used,
– connect the dishwasher
to a cold water supply.
Glasses are dull
and discolored,
film cannot be
wiped off.
Glasses are not dishwasher safe. There is no remedy. Only
wash dishwasher safe
glasses in the dishwasher.
Tea or lipstick
stains have not
been completely
removed.
The wash temperature of the
selected program was too low.
Select a program with a
higher temperature.
The detergent has a low
bleaching effect.
Use a different detergent.
Plastics are
discolored.
Natural dyes e.g. from
vegetables may be the cause.
Not enough detergent was used
to break down natural dyes.
Use more detergent, see
"Adding detergent".
Discoloration is
permanent.
There are rust
stains on cutlery.
The affected items are not
corrosion resistant.
There is no remedy. Only
wash dishwasher safe
cutlery in the dishwasher.
A program was not run after
refilling salt (depending on
model). Salt residuals got into the
wash cycle.
Start the "Express"
program (empty and
without the Turbo function)
after refilling the salt.
The salt container lid was not
screwed on properly (depending
on model).
Reseat and screw the lid
on firmly.
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