Frequently asked questions

What if ...

Possible fault

Fix

glasses are dull and

Glasses are not

There is no remedy.

discolored and film

dishwasher safe.

Only wash dishwasher

cannot be wiped off?

 

safe glasses.

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.

 

 

Not enough detergent

Use more detergent.

 

was used.

 

plastics are discolored?

Natural dyes e. g. from

Use more detergent, see

 

vegetables may be the

"Adding detergent".

 

cause. Not enough

Discoloration is

 

detergent was used to

permanent.

 

break down natural dyes.

 

there are rust stains on

The salt reservoir cap was

Reseat and screw the cap

cutlery?

not correctly screwed on.

on firmly.

 

The affected items are not

There is no remedy.

 

corrosion resistant.

Only wash dishwasher

 

 

safe cutlery.

 

A program was not run

Always run a program

 

soon after filling the salt

after refilling the salt

 

reservoir.

reservoir.

the detergent dispenser

Detergent residue is

Remove the residue.

lid can not be closed

blocking the catch.

 

properly?

 

 

detergent is left in the

The dispenser was damp

Dry the dispenser before

dispenser at the end of a

when detergent was

adding detergent.

program?

added.

 

water remains in the

The triple filter in the wash

Clean the triple filter. See

wash cabinet at the end

cabinet is clogged.

maintenance instructions.

of a program?

The drain pump or the

Clean the drain pump and

 

non-return valve may be

the non-return valve, see

 

blocked.

maintenance instructions.

 

The drain hose is kinked.

Remove any kinks in the

 

 

drain hose.

 

A program was not run

Always run a program

 

soon after filling the salt

after refilling the salt

 

reservoir.

reservoir.

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