Unsatisfactory washing result, Problem solving guide

Problem solving guide

Unsatisfactory washing result

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy
The dishes are not	The dishes were not loaded	See notes in "Loading the
clean.	correctly.	dishwasher"
	The programme was not	Select a more intensive
	powerful enough.	programme. See
		"Programme chart".
	There is some stubborn	Use the "Adjust sensor wash"
	soiling although most of the	function (see "Additional
	crockery is only lightly soiled	functions").
	(e.g. with tea stains).
	Not enough detergent was	Use more detergent, or
	dispensed.	change your detergent.
	Items are blocking the path	Rearrange the items so that
	of the spray arms.	the spray arms can rotate
		freely.
	The filter combination in the	Clean and/or fit the filter
	base of the wash cabinet is	combination correctly. Clean
	not clean or is not correctly	the spray arm jets. See
	fitted. This may cause the	"Cleaning and care".
	spray arm jets to get
	blocked.
	The non-return valve is open	Clean the drain pump and
	and blocked. Dirty water has	the non-return valve. See
	flowed back into the wash	"Cleaning the drain pump
	cabinet.	and non-return valve".
Smearing appears	The rinse aid dosage is set	Reduce the dosage. See
on glassware and	too high.	"Before using for the first
cutlery, there is a		time".
bluish sheen on
the surface of
glassware; film can
be wiped off.