Miele G 818 SCVI Frequently asked questions, What if …, Possible fault, plastics are discolored?

Frequently asked questions

What if …	Possible fault	Fix
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 screwed on properly.	on firmly.
	The affected items are not	There is no remedy.
	corrosion resistant.	Only wash dishwasher
		safe cutlery.
the detergent dispenser	Detergent residue is	Remove the residue.
lid cannot 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 filter, see "User
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,
	blocked.	see "User Maintenance
		Instructions".
	The drain hose is kinked.	Remove the kink.

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