Frequently asked questions

Issue

Possible fault

Solution

Glasses are

Detergent deposits.

Use a different detergent.

discolored and the

 

 

 

film cannot be wiped

 

 

 

off.

 

 

 

Clouding or etching

Possible causes may be :

See the relevant section of

on glasses.

excessive rinse aid,

this manual to:

 

incorrect water hardness

– adjust the rinse aid

 

level set, type and amount

 

dosage,

 

of detergent,.

adjust the water hardness

 

Any one or a combination

 

 

level,

 

of these faults may be to

 

 

change the type and/or

 

blame.

 

 

adjust the amount of

 

 

 

 

 

 

detergent used,

 

 

connect the dishwasher to

 

 

 

a cold water supply.

Glasses are dull and

Glasses are not

There is no remedy. Only

discolored, film

dishwasher safe.

wash dishwasher safe

cannot be wiped off.

 

glasses in the dishwasher.

Tea or lipstick stains

The wash temperature of

Select a program with a

have not been

the selected program was

higher 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.

vegetables may be the

"Adding detergent".

 

cause. Not enough

Discoloration is permanent.

 

detergent was used to

 

 

 

break down natural dyes.

 

 

There are rust stains

The affected items are not

There is no remedy. Only

on cutlery.

corrosion resistant.

wash dishwasher safe cutlery

 

 

in the dishwasher.

 

No program was run after

Start the "Express" program

 

refilling salt. Salt residuals

(with the "Turbo" option)

 

got in the wash cycle.

without a load after refilling

 

 

salt.

 

The salt container lid was

Reseat and screw the lid on

 

not screwed on properly.

firmly.

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Miele G 2872 Issue Possible fault Solution Glasses are, Discolored Film cannot be wiped Off Clouding or etching