Poor cleaning results, Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Poor cleaning results

Problem	Possible fault	Solution
The dishes are not	The dishes were not loaded	See "Loading the
clean.	correctly.	dishwasher".
	The program was not	Select a more intensive
	powerful enough.	program (see "Program
		Guide").
	Not enough detergent was	Use more detergent, or
	dispensed.	change the detergent.
	The spray arms are blocked.	Turn the spray arms and
		rearrange the dishes if
		necessary.
	The triple filter in the wash	Clean the filter and insert it
	cabinet is clogged or not	correctly.
	correctly inserted.	Clean the spray arm jets, if
	The spray arm jets might be	required (see "Cleaning and
	clogged as a result.	care").
	The non-return valve is stuck	Clean the drain pump and
	open and blocked. Wash	the non-return valve (see
	water will run back into the	"Cleaning and care").
	wash cabinet.
Glasses and	The rinse aid dosage is set	Reduce the dosage (see
cutlery show	too high.	"Rinse aid").
streaks. There is a
bluish sheen on the
surface of glasses
and a film which
can be wiped off.