Miele PFD 104 SCVi Operating Instructions Manual page 85

Problem
White residue is visible
on the dishes. Clouding
has occurred on glass-
ware and cutlery. The
film can be wiped off.
There are rust stains on
the utensils.
Frequently asked questions
Possible cause and solution
The rinse aid dosage is set too low.
 Increase the dosage (see "Rinse aid" under "Set-
tings").
The salt reservoir is empty.
 Fill the salt reservoir (see "Reactivation salt" under
"Before using for the first time").
The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor-
rectly.
 Replace it, making sure that it screws back on cor-
rectly.
Unsuitable combination detergents were used.
 Switch to another detergent. If using tabs or pow-
der detergent, do not choose combination prod-
ucts and ensure you refill the reactivation salt and
rinse aid.
The water softener is programmed to too low a water
hardness level.
 Program the water softener to a higher water hard-
ness level (see "Water hardness" under "Set-
tings").
The affected items are not corrosion resistant.
 No remedy.
Purchase utensils which are dishwasher-safe.
A program was not run after reactivation salt was
added. Traces of salt have got into the normal wash
cycle.
 Always run the  Rinse & Hold program without
any wash items in the dishwasher immediately af-
ter refilling salt.
The salt-reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor-
rectly.
 Replace it, making sure that it screws back on cor-
rectly.
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