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Problem Possible causes Solution
Knocking noise
in the wash
cabinet
The spray arm is knocking
against an item in a basket.
Interrupt the program, and rearrange the
items which are obstructing the spray arm.
Rattling noise
in the wash
cabinet
Item of crockery are loose in
the wash cabinet.
Interrupt the program, and rearrange the
items of crockery.
Knocking noise
in the water
pipes
This may be caused by on-
site installation or the cross-
section of the piping.
This has no influence on the dishwa
sher
function. If in doubt, contact a qualified
plumber.
The dishes are
not clean
The dishes were not loaded
correctly.
See "Preparing And Loading Dishes".
The programme was not
powerful enough.
Select a more intensive programme.
Not enough detergent was
dispensed.
Use more detergent, or change your
detergent.
Item are blocking the path
of spray arm.
Rearrange the items so that the spray can
rotate freely.
The filter combination in
the base of wash cabinet is
not clean or is not correctly
fitted.
T
his may cause the spray
arm jets to get blocked.
Clean and/or fit the filter correctly. Clean
the spray arm jets.
Cloudiness on
glassware.
Combination of soft water
and too much detergent.
Use less detergent if you have soft water
and select a shorter cycle to wash the
glassware and to get them clean.
Black or grey
marks on dishes
Aluminium utensils have
rubbed against dishes
Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate
those marks.
Detergent left in
dispenser cups
Dishes block detergent
dispenser cups
Re-load th
e dishes properly.
The dishesare
not drying
Improper loading Load the dishwasher as suggested in the
directions.
Dishes are removed too soon Do not empty your dishwasher immediately
after washing. Open the door slightly so that
the steam can escape. Begin unloading the
dishwasher only once the dishes are barely
warm to the touch.
Wrong program has been
selected.
In short programs the washing temperature
is lower. This also lowers cleaning
performance. Choose a program wit
h a
longer washing time.
Use of cutlery with a low-
quality coating.
Water drainage is more dicult with these
items. Cutlery or dishes of this type are not
suitable for washing in the dishwasher.