Miele Optima G1472SCVi Operating Instructions Manual page 42

Frequently asked questions
Issue
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.
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.
No program was run after
refilling salt. Salt residuals
got in the wash cycle.
The salt container lid was
not screwed on properly.
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.
There is no remedy. Only
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
without a load after refilling
salt.
Reseat and screw the lid on
firmly.