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Coloured (blue, yellow,
brown), difficult to remove
to non-removable coatings
in the appliance or on
stainless steel utensils.
Film formation consisting of
ingredients from vegetables (e.g.
cabbage, celery, potatoes,
noodles, ...) or the tap water (e.g.
manganese).
Can be partly removed with machine
cleaner or by mechanical cleaning. Coatings
are harmless.
Film formation caused by metallic
components on silver or
aluminium utensils.
Can be partly removed with machine
cleaner or by mechanical cleaning.
Coloured (yellow, orange,
brown), easily removable
deposits inside the
appliance (mainly in the
floor area)
Film formation consisting of
ingredients from food remnants
and substances from the tap
water (limescale), “soapy”
Check function of the water softening
system (refill with salt) or, if using combined
detergents (tablets), activate water
softening system (see chapter Water
softening system/Special salt)
Plastic parts discoloured. Too low rinsing temperature. Select programme with higher washing
temperature.
Utensils precleaned too intensely;
sensors therefore decide on
weak programme sequence.
Stubborn soiling cannot be
completely removed.
Do not prerinse utensils. Remove only large
food remnants.
Recommended programme Eco 50°
Removable streaks on
glasses, glasses with
metallic appearance and
cutlery.
Too much rinse aid. Set rinse aid amount to lower setting.
No rinse aid added or setting too
low.
Add rinse aid and check dosage
(recommended setting 4–5).
Detergent residue in the final
rinse programme section.
Detergent dispenser cover
blocked by utensils (cover does
not open fully).
Detergent dispenser cover must not be
obstructed by utensils.
Do not place utensils or fragrance dispenser
in the tablet collecting tray.
Utensils precleaned too intensely;
sensors therefore decide on
weak programme sequence.
Stubborn soiling cannot be
completely removed.
Do not prerinse utensils. Remove only large
food remnants.
Recommended programme Eco 50°
Initial or existing,
irreversible clouding of
glass.
Glasses not dishwasher-proof,
only suitable for dishwasher.
Use dishwasher-proof glasses.
Avoid long steam phase (standing time after
wash cycle ends).
Use wash cycle at lower temperature.
Set water softening system according to the
water hardness (if required one setting
lower).
Use detergent with glass protection
component.
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