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PROBLEMS WITH THE QUALITY OF THE WASH
• Remains of dirt or food on the utensils
This may be because:
– The wash filter is dirty, blocked or not correctly in place.
– The sprinkler holes are dirty, or the sprinklers are being blocked by the dishes.
– The detergent is inappropriate or there is an insufficient amount.
– The utensils are not positioned correctly. Some utensils are in contact with others.
– There are too many utensils in the racks.
– The wash programme is inappropriate.
– The drain is blocked.
– The food remains on the utensils were too old and dry.
• The utensils come out white
This may be because:
– There was not enough detergent or rinse-aid.
– The salt container lid is not closed correctly.
– The salt container has no water or salt.
– The water softener is not correctly adjusted to the water hardness level.
– You have used a phosphate-free detergent. Try with detergent containing phosphate..
• The utensils do not come out dry
This may be because:
– There is no rinse-aid.
–The rinse-aid control is not set correctly.
– The utensils are positioned incorrectly.
– The utensils have been taken out too soon.
– The wash programme is inappropriate.
• Glass or crystal comes out with a milky appearance or scratched.
This may be because:
– They are not dishwasher-compatible.
– The detergent is inappropriate.
• Glass or crystal comes out looking opaque
– There is not enough rinse-aid.
• The glasses and cutlery have a dull appearance and the glasses have a
metallic shine.
– Too much rinse-aid.
•Utensils made of stainless or fine steel come out stained.
This may be because:
–They are not dishwasher-compatible.
– The utensils are positioned incorrectly.
– You have used too much detergent.
– The steel is low quality.
– There is too much salt in the wash water. Close the salt container lid correctly.
