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Problem
Reason
Some food
Insufficient water fill.
waste remains
Dishes are leaning against each other.
on the dishes
(continued).
Wrong wash programme selected.
Spray arms are clogged with food waste.
Filters or water drain pump is clogged. Or,
the filter is not seated correctly.
Spotting/filming
Incorrect wash programme selected.
/Whitish marks
Utensils have surface deterioration.
are forming on
the dishes.
Spray arm needs cleaning.
Improper loading.
Insufficient water fill.
Filter system needs cleaning.
Over-sudding - pre-washing with a liquid
dish-washing detergrent.
Rinse aid dosage and/or water softener
setting set too low .
Your area has a high water hardness
level.
Power detergent stored too long or under
adverse conditions.
Dishes do not dry.
Drying option is not selected.
Rinse aid dosage set too low.
Improper loading.
Rinse aid supply depleted.
Short, cooler wash programme selected.
Some plastic dishes and similar products
do not always dry well due to lack of heat
retention.
Rust stains
Stainless-steel quality of the dishes is
form on the
insufficient.
dishes / Utensils
There is too much salt in the wash water.
have surface
deterioration.
Salt compartment cap is not closed
properly.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
Solution
Check mains water pressure. Fill hose may be kinked.
Place dishes as instructed in the section on loading your
dishwasher.
Use the information in the programme table to select the most
appropriate programme.
Clean the holes in the spray arms.
Check the drain hose and filters are correctly fitted.
Wash using a hotter, longer cycle.
Water is not able to flow away from the surface(s).
Check the nozzle holes in the spray arms are not blocked with
food debris. Check and clean them periodically.
Follow instructions for use and loading procedures. Place
dishes so that water spray reaches all soiled surfaces. Do not
overcrowd the baskets since this will block the water spray.
Check mains water pressure. Fill hose kinked.
Remove any accumulated food debris. Check and clean filters
periodically.
Rinse items thoroughly before putting them into the
dishwasher to remove dish washing detergent.
Add rinse aid to the dispenser (increase dosage if necessary).
Increase water softener level and add salt.
Increase water softener dosage/level and add salt. Increase
rinse aid dosage.
Use powder detergent within one or two months after
purchase. Open one box at a time. Always close pouring spout
after each use. Store in a cool, dry place.
Select a programme with a drying option.
Increase rinse aid dosage setting.
Load so that all items are properly tilted for good drainage.
Avoid nesting of dishes and/or silverware.
Add liquid rinse aid.
Select longer, hotter programme.
Use only dishwasher-proof sets.
Adjust the water hardness level using the water hardness
table.
Check that the salt compartment is closed properly.
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