Miele G 640 Operating Instructions Manual page 48

Problem solving guide
Problem
Tea or lipstick stains
have not been
completely removed
White residue is visible
on cutlery and crockery,
clouding occurs on
glassware; film can be
wiped off
Smearing appears on
glassware and cutlery,
there is a bluish sheen
on the surface of
glassware; film can be
wiped off
Glassware is dull and
discoloured; film
cannot be wiped off
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Possible cause
The wash temperature of
the selected programme
was too low.
The bleaching effect of
the detergent used is too
low.
Not enough rinse aid was
used.
There is no salt in the salt
reservoir.
The salt reservoir cap
was not correctly
screwed on.
The level at which the
water softener is
programmed is too low.
Phosphate-free detergent
was used.
The rinse aid dosage is
set too high.
The water hardness
selector in the wash
cabinet is incorrectly set.
Glassware is not
dishwasherproof. The
surfaces are affected.
Remedy
Select a programme with a
higher wash temperature.
Use detergent containing
chlorine.
Increase the dosage,
see "Before using for the
first time".
Add reactivation salt,
see "Before using for the
first time".
Replace it making sure it
screws back on correctly.
Adjust to a higher setting,
see "Before using for the
first time".
Try detergent containing
phosphate.
Reduce the dosage, see
"Before using for the first
time".
Set it to the correct
setting, see "Before using
for the first time".
There is no remedy for
already damaged
glassware.
There is no remedy.
Purchase glassware
which is dishwasher-
proof.