Miele G 1202 Operating Instructions Manual page 40

Frequently asked questions
Problem
Glasses are
discolored and
the film cannot
be wiped off.
Clouding or
etching on
glasses.
Glasses are dull
and discolored,
film cannot be
wiped off.
Tea or lipstick
stains have not
been completely
removed.
Plastics are
discolored.
There are rust
stains on cutlery.
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Possible fault
Detergent deposits.
Possible causes may be :
excessive rinse aid, incorrect
water hardness level set, type
and amount of detergent.
Any one or a combination of
these faults may be to blame.
Glasses are not dishwasher safe. There is no remedy. Only
The wash temperature of the
selected program was too low.
The detergent has a low
bleaching effect.
Natural dyes e.g. from
vegetables may be the cause.
Not enough detergent was used
to break down natural dyes.
The affected items are not
corrosion resistant.
A program was not run after
refilling salt (depending on
model). Salt residuals got into the
wash cycle.
The salt container lid was not
screwed on properly (depending
on model).
Solution
Use a different detergent.
See the relevant section of
this manual to:
– adjust the rinse aid
dosage,
– adjust the water
hardness level,
– change the type and/or
adjust the amount of
detergent used,
– connect the dishwasher
to a cold water supply.
wash dishwasher safe
glasses in the dishwasher.
Select a program with a
higher temperature.
Use a different detergent.
Use more detergent, see
"Adding detergent".
Discoloration is
permanent.
There is no remedy. Only
wash dishwasher safe
cutlery in the dishwasher.
Start the "Express"
program (empty and
without the Turbo function)
after refilling the salt.
Reseat and screw the lid
on firmly.