Miele G 4202 Operating Instructions Manual page 72

Problem solving guide
Problem
White residue is visible
on crockery and cutlery,
clouding occurs on
glassware; film can be
wiped off.
There are rust stains on
cutlery.
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Cause and remedy
The rinse aid dosage is set too low.
 Increase the dosage. See "Before using for the
first time - Rinse aid".
There is no salt in the salt reservoir.
 Fill the salt reservoir (see "Before using for the first
time, Dishwasher salt").
The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor-
rectly.
 Replace it, making sure that it screws back on cor-
rectly.
An unsuitable combination product has been used.
 Change your detergent. Use a standard liquid, tab-
let or powder detergent.
The water softener is programmed to too low a water
hardness level.
 Programme the water softener for harder water
(see "Before using for the first time, Water
softener").
The affected items are not corrosion resistant.
 There is no remedy.
Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-proof.
A programme was not run after dishwasher salt was
added. Traces of salt have got into the wash cycle.
 Always run the Gentle  programme with the
Turbo option selected and without any crockery in
the dishwasher after adding dishwasher salt.
The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor-
rectly.
 Replace it, making sure that it screws back on cor-
rectly.