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Problem
Problem
Problem
Problem
Possible causes
Possible causes
Possible causes
Possible causes
What do to
What do to
What do to
What do to
Water is not drained off Kink in drain hose
Check the drain hose.
Filter clogged
Check the filter system.
Kitchen sink clogged
Check kitchen sink to make sure it is draining well. If the
kitchen sink is clogged, you may need a specialist.
Noise
Some audible sounds are
normal
E.g. sound form detergent dispenser opening.
Dishware is not secured
Take care that the dishware is secured in the dishwasher.
The spray arm knocks
against a piece of tableware
Place the parts so that the spray arm can rotate freely dur-
ing rinsing.
Suds in the tub
Improper detergent
Use only special dishwasher detergent to avoid suds. If this
occurs, open the door and let suds evaporate. Add approx
4 liter cold water to the tub. Close the door and start a short
rinse cycle to drain out the water.
Spilled rinse agent
Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Stained tub interior
Detergent with colorant was
used
Only use detergent without colorant.
Dishes and flatware
not clean
Improper program
Select a stronger program.
Improper basket loading
Make sure that the action of the detergent dispenser and
spray arm are not blocked by large dishes.
Spots and filming on
glasses and flatware
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Extremely hard water
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Low inlet temperature
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Overloading the baskets
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Improper loading
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Old or damp detergent
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Empty rinse dispenser
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Incorrect dosage of de-
tergent
To remove spots of glassware:
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Take out all metal utensils of the appliance.
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Do not add detergent.
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Select a longer rinse cycle.
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Start the dishwasher and allow it to run for about
15 minutes up to the main rinse.
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Open the door and pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the
bottom of the dishwasher.
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Close the door and let complete the rinse cycle. If the
vinegar does not work: repeat as above, except 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 short-
est cycle to rinse glassware and to get clean.
Yellow or brown film on
inside surface
Tea or coffee stains
Using a solution of ½ cup of bleach and 3 cups of warm wa-
ter to remove the stains by hand.
Iron deposits in water can
cause an overall film
Call a water softener company for a special filter.
White film on inside
surface
Hard water minerals
To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with dishwasher
detergent. Wear rubber gloves.
Detergent dispenser
close not properly
Clogged detergent residue
is blocking the catch
Clean the detergent from the catch.
