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Problem
There are whitish streaks or
bluish layers on glasses and
dishes.
There are stains and dry wa‐
ter drops on glasses and
dishes.
The interior of the appliance
is wet.
Unusual foam during wash‐
ing.
Traces of rust on cutlery.
There are residues of deter‐
gent in the dispenser at the
end of the programme.
Odours inside the appliance. • Refer to "Internal cleaning".
Limescale deposits on the
tableware, on the tub and on
the inside of the door.
Dull, discoloured or chipped
tableware.
Possible cause and solution
• The released quantity of rinse aid is too high. Ad‐
just the rinse aid dosage to a lower level.
• The quantity of detergent is too high.
• The released quantity of rinse aid is not sufficient.
Adjust the rinse aid dosage to a higher level.
• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.
• This is not a defect of the appliance. Humidity con‐
densates on the appliance walls.
• Use the detergent designed specifically for dish‐
washers.
• Use a detergent from a different manufacturer.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes under running water.
• There is too much salt in the water used for wash‐
ing. Refer to "The water softener".
• Silver and stainless steel cutlery were placed to‐
gether. Do not place silver and stainless steel items
close together.
• The detergent tablet was stuck in the dispenser
and was not washed away by water.
• Water cannot wash away the detergent from the
dispenser. Make sure that the spray arms are not
blocked or clogged.
• Make sure that items in the baskets do not impede
the lid of the detergent dispenser from opening.
• Start the
programme with a descaler or a clean‐
ing product designed for dishwashers.
• The level of salt is low, check the refill indicator.
• The cap of the salt container is loose.
• Your tap water is hard. Refer to "The water soft‐
ener".
• Use salt and set regeneration of the water softener
even when multi-functional tablets are used. Refer
to "The water softener".
• Start the
programme with a descaler designed
for dishwashers.
• If limescale deposits persist, clean the appliance
with the suitable detergents.
• Try a different detergent.
• Contact the detergent manufacturer.
• Make sure that only dishwasher-safe items are
washed in the appliance.
• Load and unload the basket carefully. Refer to the
basket loading leaflet.
• Place delicate items in the upper basket.
• Activate the GlassCare option to ensure special
care for glassware and delicate items.