Problem
Possible cause and solution
There are whitish streaks or bluish lay-
ers on glasses and dishes.
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The released quantity of rinse aid is too high. Adjust the rinse aid dos-
age to a lower level.
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The quantity of detergent is too high.
There are stains and dry water drops
on glasses and dishes.
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The released quantity of rinse aid is not sufficient. Adjust the rinse aid
dosage to a higher level.
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The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.
The interior of the appliance is wet.
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This is not a defect of the appliance. Humidity condensates on the ap-
pliance walls.
Unusual foam during washing.
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Use the detergent designed specifically for dishwashers.
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Use a detergent from a different manufacturer.
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Do not pre-rinse dishes under running water.
Traces of rust on cutlery.
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There is too much salt in the water used for washing. Refer to "The
water softener".
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Silver and stainless steel cutlery were placed together. Do not place sil-
ver and stainless steel items close together.
There are residues of detergent in the
dispenser at the end of the pro-
gramme.
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The detergent tablet was stuck in the dispenser and was not washed
away by water.
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Water cannot wash away the detergent from the dispenser. Make sure
that the spray arms are not blocked or clogged.
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Make sure that items in the baskets do not impede the lid of the deter-
gent dispenser from opening.
Odours inside the appliance.
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Refer to "Internal cleaning".
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Start the Machine Care programme with a descaler or a cleaning prod-
uct designed for dishwashers.
Limescale deposits on the tableware,
on the tub and on the inside of the
door.
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The level of salt is low, check the refill indicator.
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The cap of the salt container is loose.
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Your tap water is hard. Refer to "The water softener".
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Use salt and set regeneration of the water softener even when multi-
functional tablets are used. Refer to "The water softener".
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Start the Machine Care programme with a descaler designed for dish-
washers.
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If limescale deposits persist, clean the appliance with the suitable deter-
gents.
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Try a different detergent.
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Contact the detergent manufacturer.
Dull, discoloured or chipped tableware.
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Make sure that only dishwasher-safe items are washed in the appli-
ance.
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Load and unload the basket carefully. Refer to the basket loading leaf-
let.
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Place delicate items in the upper basket.
Refer to "Before first use", "Daily
use", or "Hints and tips" for other
possible causes.
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