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.

 

 

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Miele G 5220, G 5225 Poor cleaning results, Problem Possible fault Solution Dishes are not, Clean, Glasses, Cutlery show