Poor cleaning results, Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Poor cleaning results

Problem	Possible fault	Solution
The dishes are	The dishes were not loaded	See "Loading the dishwasher".
not clean.	correctly.
	The program was not intensive	Select a more intensive
	enough.	program (see "Program
		guide").
	Not enough detergent was	Use more detergent, or switch
	dispensed.	to another detergent.
	The spray arms are blocked	Check by turning the spray
	by dishware.	arms and rearrange the dishes
		if necessary.
	The triple filter in the wash	Clean the triple filter or insert it
	cabinet is clogged or not	correctly.
	correctly inserted.	Clean the spray arm jets, if
	The spray arm jets might be	necessary (see "Cleaning and
	clogged as a result.	care").
	The non-return valve is stuck	Clean the drain pump and the
	in the open position. Dirty	non-return valve (see "User
	wash water will run back into	maintenance instructions").
	the wash cabinet.
There are streaks	The rinse aid dosage is set too	Reduce the dosage (see
on the glasses	high.	"Rinse aid").
and cutlery.
There is a bluish
sheen on the
glasses; the
deposit can be
wiped off.