If The Dishwashing Results Are Not Satisfactory - Electrolux ESF 6248 User Information

Malfunction
Rust spots are visible in the dish-
washing compartment.
A whistling noise can be heard
when washing dishes.
If the dishwashing results
are not satisfactory
The dishes are still dirty.
• The wrong dishwashing cycle was selected.
• The dishes were loaded is such a way that the
dishwashing water did not reach all items. The
baskets for the dishes must not be overloaded.
• The filters in the base of the washing compartment
are dirty or incorrectly positioned.
• Good quality detergent was not used, or too little
was used.
• In the case of scale deposits on the dishes: The
special salt dispenser is empty or the water soften-
ing system has been incorrectly set.
• The drain hose is incorrectly positioned.
• Pollutants from the water in the dishwasher can
block the jets in the spray arms. You have the op-
tion of removing the spray arms from their fixture
for cleaning (see section "Care and Cleaning").
The dishes do not dry and are not shin-
ing.
• Poor quality rinse aid was used.
• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
There are smears, streaks, milky spots or
a shiny bluish coating on glasses and
dishes.
• Lower rinse aid dosage.
Possible cause
The dishwashing compartment is
made from rust-free stainless steel.
Rust spots in the dishwashing com-
partment are due to rust particles
from external sources (rust particles
from water pipes, pans, cutlery,
etc.). Remove such spots with a
commercially-available stainless
steel cleaning product.
The whistling is not a cause for
concern.
There are dried water drops on the glass-
es and dishes.
• Increase rinse aid dosage.
• The detergent may be the cause. Contact the de-
Glass corrosion
• Contact the detergent manufacturer's customer
Only wash cutlery, dishes and pans
that are suitable for dishwasher use.
Decalcify appliance with commer-
cially available agents for cleaning
dishwashers.
If the noises can still be heard after
decalcifying the machine, use a dif-
ferent brand of detergent for wash-
ing cutlery and dishes.
tergent manufacturer's customer advice centre.
advice centre.
Remedy
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