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If the dishwashing results
are not satisfactory
The dishes are still dirty.
•
The wrong dishwashing cycle was selected.
•
The dishes were loaded is such a way that the
dishwashing water did not reach all items. The
baskets for the dishes must not be overloaded.
•
The filters in the base of the washing compartment
are dirty or incorrectly positioned.
•
Good quality detergent was not used, or too little
was used.
•
In the case of scale deposits on the dishes: The
special salt dispenser is empty or the water soften-
ing system has been incorrectly set.
•
The drain hose is incorrectly positioned.
•
Pollutants from the water in the dishwasher can
block the jets in the spray arms. You have the op-
tion of removing the spray arms from their fixture
for cleaning (see section “Care and Cleaning”).
The dishes do not dry and are not shin-
ing.
•
Poor quality rinse aid was used.
•
The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
There are smears, streaks, milky spots or
a shiny bluish coating on glasses and
dishes.
•
Lower rinse aid dosage.
There are dried water drops on the glass-
es and dishes.
•
Increase rinse aid dosage.
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The detergent may be the cause. Contact the de-
tergent manufacturer's customer advice centre.
Glass corrosion
•
Contact the detergent manufacturer's customer
advice centre.
Rust spots are visible in the dish-
washing compartment.
The dishwashing compartment is
made from rust-free stainless steel.
Rust spots in the dishwashing com-
partment are due to rust particles
from external sources (rust particles
from water pipes, pans, cutlery,
etc.). Remove such spots with a
commercially-available stainless
steel cleaning product.
Only wash cutlery, dishes and pans
that are suitable for dishwasher use.
A whistling noise can be heard
when washing dishes.
The whistling is not a cause for
concern.
Decalcify appliance with commer-
cially available agents for cleaning
dishwashers.
If the noises can still be heard after
decalcifying the machine, use a dif-
ferent brand of detergent for wash-
ing cutlery and dishes.
Malfunction
Possible cause
Remedy
