Brandt A106 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 24

Troubleshooting, what to do?
Poor washing results Possible causes
White marks - Chalky film (can be
(Identify the nature of removed with vinegar).
the marks)
- Traces of salt
(item ahs a salty taste)
- Opalisation of the glass
because water too soft
(cannot be removed).
Coloured marks (tea, - Items poorly arranged
wine, coffee, blood)
- Not enough or poor
detergent
- Programme with too
low a temperature.
Run marks or dried - Insufficient or no rinse
droplets on the glasses aid.
- Poor or out-of-date
rinse aid.
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What to do
- Check that there is salt
in the reservoir (light
unlit = OK)
- Check the water hardness
at the tap and that the
water softener is set cor-
rectly. Set it on a higher
setting if necessary.
- Water too hard for using
a "3 in 1" detergent
(not recommended).
- Check that the salt pot's
stopper is firmly closed.
- Check the water hard-
ness at the tap and that
the water softener is
set correctly. Some
detergent tablets are
more aggressive to
glasses and decorations
(change the detergent,
use a protective product
if necessary).
- Turn the open ends (of
glasses, bowls, etc.)
towards the jets
- Increase the amount of
detergent
- Select a more suitable
programme, with a
higher temperature.
- Check the indicator light
and fill the reservoir
completely, set the dis-
penser to the upper
position if necessary.
- Replace with a recent
agent (a good rinse aid
dilutes easily and foams
in cold water).
Troubleshooting, what to do?
Poor operation Possible causes
Traces of rust on stainless - The quality of the stain-
steel less steel (in knives in
particular) is unsuitable
for washing in a machine.
Poor washing results Possible causes
A lot of drops on the - Insufficient or no rinse
glasses aid.
- The dose has not been
distributed.
- Position of the items.
Drops on plastic glasses, - These insulating items
Tefal coatings, etc. have a low calorific
mass.
Drying is less good in - In the rapid pro-
rapid programmes. grammes, the drying
temperature and the
drying time are reduced
to restrict the length of
the cycle to a minimum
level.
Condensation on the - Condensation may form
walls of the inner door or on the walls, particular-
the tub. ly after cooling down
(sound insulation
increases its occurren-
ce).
What to do
- Use special "dishwa-
sher-safe" cutlery
- Check that the salt pot's
stopper is firmly closed.
What to do
- Check the indicator light
and fill the reservoir
completely.
- If the reservoir is not
empty after approxi-
mately 60 washes, call
an engineer.
- To relieve the problem,
arrange the items so as
to restrict as much as
possible any water
retention: if possible,
leave the door ajar for a
few minutes.
- Arrange them optimally,
prioritising the use of
the upper basket if pos-
sible.
- Select the most appro-
priate rapid programme.
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