Fault
Dishwasher seems to run a
long time.
Detergent residue.
Water stains on plastic parts. Droplet formation on plastic sur-
Washable or water-soluble
coatings in the container or
on the door.
White limescale on the
dishes, tub, racks or door.
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Cause
Incoming water is not warm enough. Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at
Cycle time can vary due to soil and
water conditions.
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Rinse aid dispenser
Dishwasher connected to cold
water supply.
Note: : Check the typical wash cycle
length.
Detergent dispenser cover
blocked by dishes and therefore
does not open fully.
Detergent dispenser cover
blocked by the detergent tab.
Detergent tab used in the quick or
short wash cycle.
Dissolving time of the detergent is
not reached in the selected short
wash cycle.
Washing effect and dissolving per-
formance are reduced after a pro-
longed storage time or detergent is
very lumpy.
face is physically unavoidable. After
drying, water stains are visible.
Detergent substances are depos-
ited. These coatings cannot usually
be removed with chemicals (appli-
ance cleaner, ...).
If there is a "white coating" on the
container floor, the water softening
system has been set very low.
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Salt dispenser cover
closed.
Only for glasses: Initial glass corro-
sion – can only apparently be wiped
off.
White residue coats dishwasher
interior and racks wheels squeak
from lime scale deposits in hard
water.
Hard water kept 3 in 1 detergent or
bio/eco detergent from being effec-
tive.
Underdosing of detergent.
Rinse temperature is too low.
Remedial action
the sink closest to the dishwasher.
Sensors in the dishwasher automatically
increase the cycle time to ensure a good wash
when heavy soil is detected.
Add rinse aid.
is empty.
Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water
supply plumbing.
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Dishes must not be placed above the deter-
gent tab tray
the detergent dispenser and prevent it from
opening fully.
Do not place dishes or fragrance dispenser in
the detergent tab tray.
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Detergent tab must be inserted flat and not
upright.
Dissolving time of detergent tab too long for a
quick or short wash cycle.
Use a detergent powder or select a more
intensive wash cycle.
Change detergent.
Use a more intensive wash cycle (more water
changes).
Arrange dishes in a sloping position.
Use rinse aid.
If required, increase softening setting.
Change detergent brand.
Clean appliance mechanically.
Increase softening setting and change deter-
gent if required.
Close salt dispenser cover correctly.
not
See "Glass and silverware damage".
Use dishwasher cleaner every few months.
If dishwasher has a water softener, increase
the setting.
Use separate dishwasher detergent, rinse aid
and dishwasher softener salt (if dishwasher
has a softener).
Use more detergent or change to a more
effective detergent.
Select a more intensive wash cycles with
higher washing temperatures.
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. These may block the lid of