Poor Cleaning Results - Miele G 5170 Operating Instructions Manual

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Poor cleaning results

Problem
The dishes are not
clean.
Glasses and
cutlery show
streaks. There is a
bluish sheen on the
surface of glasses
and a film which
can be wiped off.
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Possible fault
The dishes were not loaded
correctly.
The program was not
powerful enough.
Not enough detergent was
dispensed.
The spray arms are blocked. Turn the spray arms and
The triple filter in the wash
cabinet is clogged or not
correctly inserted.
The spray arm jets might be
clogged as a result.
The non-return valve is stuck
open and blocked. Wash
water will run back into the
wash cabinet.
The rinse aid dosage is set
too high.
Solution
See "Loading the
dishwasher".
Select a more intensive
program (see "Program
Guide").
Use more detergent, or
change the detergent.
rearrange the dishes if
necessary.
Clean the filter and insert it
correctly.
Clean the spray arm jets, if
required (see "Cleaning and
care").
Clean the drain pump and
the non-return valve (see
"Cleaning and care").
Reduce the dosage (see
"Rinse aid").