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General Issues
General Problems
Issue Possible Causes Solution
Detergent residue is left in the
dispenser at the end of the
programme.
The detergent dispenser was
still damp when detergent was
added.
Make sure the dispenser is dry before
adding detergent.
The detergent dispenser lid
cannot be closed properly.
Clogged detergent residue is
blocking the catch.
Clean the catch.
Knocking noise in the wash
cabinet.
A spray arm is knocking against
an item in a basket.
Interrupt the programme, and
rearrange the items which are
obstructing the spray arm. See the
section Loading the Dishwasher.
Smearing appears on glassware
and cutlery.
The rinse aid dosage is set too
high.
Adjust the dial of the rinse aid dispenser
to a lower setting.
Dishes, cutlery and glasses are
not dry.
The amount of rinse aid may
be insufficient, or the rinse aid
reservoir is almost empty.
Replenish the reservoir, adjust the rinse
aid dispenser dial to a higher setting or
change the brand of rinse aid.
Crockery was taken out of the
dishwasher too soon.
Leave the crockery in the dishwasher
until you hear an audible sound.
White residue is visible on
cutlery and crockery, clouding
occurs on glassware; film can be
wiped off.
Not enough rinse aid was used. Replenish the reservoir, adjust the rinse
aid dispenser dial to a higher setting or
change the brand of rinse aid.
There is not enough salt in the
salt reservoir.
Fill the salt reservoir.
The salt reservoir cap has not
been screwed on correctly.
Ensure that it is screwed back on
correctly.
Unsuitable detergent has been
used.
Change your detergent. Use a
dishwasher standard powder detergent.
The salt consumption setting is
too low.
Select a higher salt consumption
setting.
Glassware is dull and
discoloured; film cannot be
wiped off.
The glassware is not dishwasher
proof. The surfaces are affected.
Wash the non-dishwasher proof
glassware by hand.
Tea or lipstick stains have not
been completely removed.
The wash temperature of the
selected programme was too
low.
Select a programme with a higher wash
temperature.
The bleaching effect of the
detergent used is too low.
Change your detergent.
Forgot to pre-rinse or remove
the stains with a napkin prior to
washing.
Pre-rinse or remove the stains with a
napkin prior to washing.
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