Problem
There are whitish streaks or bluish
layers on glasses and dishes.
There are stains and dry water
drops on glasses and dishes.
The interior of the appliance is wet.
Unusual foam during washing.
Traces of rust on cutlery.
There are residues of detergent in
the dispenser at the end of the pro‐
gramme.
Odours inside the appliance.
Limescale deposits on the table‐
ware, on the tub and on the inside
of the door.
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Possible cause and solution
• The released quantity of rinse aid is too high. Adjust
the rinse aid dosage to a lower level.
• The quantity of detergent is too high.
• The released quantity of rinse aid is not sufficient. Ad‐
just the rinse aid dosage to a higher level.
• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.
• This is not a defect of the appliance. Humidity conden‐
sates on the appliance walls.
• Use the detergent designed specifically for dishwash‐
ers.
• Use a detergent from a different manufacturer.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes under running water.
• There is too much salt in the water used for washing.
Refer to "The water softener".
• Silver and stainless steel cutlery were placed together.
Do not place silver and stainless steel items close to‐
gether.
• The detergent tablet was stuck in the dispenser and
was not washed away by water.
• Water cannot wash away the detergent from the dis‐
penser. Make sure that the spray arms are not
blocked or clogged.
• Make sure that items in the baskets do not impede the
lid of the detergent dispenser from opening.
• Refer to "Internal cleaning".
• Start the Machine Care programme with a descaler or
a cleaning product designed for dishwashers.
• The level of salt is low, check the refill indicator.
• The cap of the salt container is loose.
• Your tap water is hard. Refer to "The water soften‐
er".
• Use salt and set regeneration of the water softener
even when multi-functional tablets are used. Refer to
"The water softener".
• Start the Machine Care programme with a descaler
designed for dishwashers.
• If limescale deposits persist, clean the appliance with
the suitable detergents.
• Try a different detergent.
• Contact the detergent manufacturer.