Problem solving guide
Problem | Possible cause | Remedy |
Glassware has a | This may be caused by the | Change your detergent. |
brown or blue tinge, | detergent. |
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and film cannot be |
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wiped off. |
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Glassware is dull and | The glassware is not | There is no remedy. |
discoloured; film | Purchase glassware which | |
cannot be wiped off. | surfaces are affected. | is |
Tea or lipstick stains | The wash temperature of | Select a programme with a |
have not been | the selected programme | higher wash temperature. |
completely removed. | was too low. |
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| The bleaching effect of the | Change your detergent. |
| detergent used is too low. |
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Plastic items are | Natural dyes e.g. from | Use more detergent. See |
discoloured. | carrots, tomatoes or | "Operation". |
| ketchup may be the cause. | Discolouration is irrevers |
| The amount of detergent | |
| used or its bleaching effect |
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| was not sufficient to deal |
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| with natural dyes. |
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There are rust stains | The affected items are not | There is no remedy. |
on cutlery. | corrosion resistant. | Purchase cutlery which is |
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| The "Quick wash" | Always run the "Quick |
| programme was not run | wash" programme, without |
| after dishwasher salt was | any crockery in the |
| added. Traces of salt have | dishwasher, after adding |
| got into the wash cycle. | dishwasher salt. |
| The salt reservoir cap has | Replace it, making sure |
| not been screwed on | that it screws back on |
| correctly. | correctly. |
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