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Fault
Detergent residue.
Water stains on plastic parts.
Washable or water-soluble
coatings in the container or on
the door.
White, stubborn coatings;
limescale on the dishes,
container or door.
Cause
Detergent dispenser cover 9*
blocked by dishes and therefore does
not open fully.
Detergent dispenser cover 9*
blocked by the detergent tab.
Detergent tab used in the quick or
short wash cycle.
Dissolving time of the detergent is
not reached in the selected short
wash cycle.
Washing effect and dissolving
performance are reduced after a
prolonged storage time or detergent
is very lumpy.
Droplet formation on plastic surface
is physically unavoidable. After
drying, water stains are visible.
Detergent substances are deposited.
These coatings cannot usually be
removed with chemicals (appliance
cleaner, ...).
If there is a "white coating" on the
container floor, the water softening
system has been set very low.
Salt dispenser cover 1R not closed. Close salt dispenser cover correctly.
Only for glasses: Initial glass
corrosion – can only apparently be
wiped off.
Detergent substances are deposited.
These coatings cannot usually be
removed with chemicals (appliance
cleaner, ...).
Hardness range incorrectly set or
water hardness greater than
8.9 mmol/l.
3 in 1 detergent or bio/eco detergent
not effective enough.
Underdosing of detergent.
Too weak rinse cycle selected.
Troubleshooting
Remedial action
Dishes must not be placed above the
detergent tab tray 1B. These may block the
lid of the detergent dispenser and prevent it
from opening fully.
Do not place dishes or fragrance dispenser
in the detergent tab tray.
Detergent tab must be inserted flat and not
upright.
Dissolving time of detergent tab too long for
a quick or short wash cycle.
Use a detergent powder or select a more
intensive wash cycle.
Change detergent.
Use a more intensive wash cycle (more
water changes).
Arrange dishes in a sloping position.
Use rinse aid.
If required, increase softening setting.
Change detergent brand.
Clean appliance mechanically.
Increase softening setting and change
detergent if required.
See "Glass and silverware damage".
Change detergent brand.
Clean appliance mechanically.
Set water softening system according to
instructions for use or top up salt.
Set water softening system according to
instructions for use or use separate
detergents (proprietary detergent, salt,
rinse aid).
Increase detergent dosage or change
detergent.
Select a more intensive rinse cycle.
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