Frequently asked questions

Problem

Possible fault

Solution

Glasses have a

Detergent deposits.

Change detergent right

brown or blue

 

away.

discoloration; film

 

 

cannot be wiped off.

 

 

Glasses are dull and

Glasses are not dishwasher

There is no remedy.

discolored; film

safe. The surface is

Only use dishwasher safe

cannot be wiped off.

affected.

glasses.

Tea or lipstick stains

The wash temperature of

Select a program with a

have not been

the selected program was

higher wash temperature.

completely removed.

too low.

 

 

The detergent has a low

Use a different detergent.

 

bleaching effect.

 

Plastics are

Natural dyes e.g. from

Use more detergent (see

discolored.

carrots, tomatoes or

"Detergent").

 

ketchup may be the cause.

Discoloration is permanent.

 

Not enough detergent was

 

 

used to break down natural

 

 

dyes.

 

There are rust stains

The affected items are not

There is no remedy.

on cutlery.

corrosion resistant.

Use only dishwasher safe

 

 

cutlery.

 

No program was run after

Start the "Express" program

 

refilling salt. Salt residuals

without a load after refilling

 

got in the wash cycle.

salt (without the "Turbo"

 

 

option).

 

The salt container lid was

Reseat it making sure it

 

not screwed on properly.

screws back on correctly.

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Miele G5975, G 5970 Problem Possible fault Solution Glasses have a, Brown or blue, Discolored film, Tea or lipstick stains