Miele G 6980 Operating Instructions Manual page 83

Problem
White residue is visible
on dishware and cut‐
lery, clouding occurs on
glassware; this film can
be wiped off.
There are rust stains on
the cutlery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Possible cause and solution
The rinse aid dosage is too low.
 Increase the dosage (see "Settings menu - Rinse
aid").
The salt reservoir is empty.
 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
correctly.
An unsuitable Tab detergent has been used.
 Change your detergent.
The water softener is programmed to too low a water
hardness level.
 Program the water softener to a higher water hard‐
ness level (see "Settings menu - Water hardness").
The affected items are not corrosion resistant.
 There is no remedy.
Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-safe.
A program was not run after dishwasher salt was
added. Traces of salt have got into the wash cycle.
 Always run the Express program with the Short
program option selected and without any dishware
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
correctly.
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