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Troubleshooting

What to do if

Fault

Possible cause

Solution

The no salt indicator

light does not light up

There is still sufficient salt

Check the filling level

The no rinse aid

indicator light does not

light up

There is still sufficient

rinse aid

Check the filling level and

adjustment settings

Water stagnates at

the bottom of the

dishwasher

The water inlet pipe is twisted

or crushed Check the pipe

section

The drain syphon is clogged

Check the syphon to make

sure it is not clogged,

evenpartially

The filtering unit is

clogged

Clean the filters as indicated in the

manual

Cutlery not dry

Presence of water in the

cavities of spoons or ladles

Cutlery (e.g. serving spoons)

placed in the cutlery tray at the

bottom of the rack or on the side

foldable racks must be placed face

down

Tea or lipstick residues

on the tableware

Insufficient washing

temperature

Select a program with a higher

washing temperature

Insufficient or unsuitable

detergent

Use suitable detergent and correct

dosage

Incorrect positioning in the

cutlery basket

Make sure the cutlery does not

touch and overlap each other

It is wet inside the

dishwasher

Condensation

The device is not defective. It is

normal for condensation to remain

on the internal walls

Change in colour of the

plastic parts inside the

tub

The plastic parts inside the

dishwasher may fade with use

It is normal and does not

compromise the dishwasher’s

operation and efficiency

Summary of content (8 pages)

PAGE 1
Troubleshooting What to do if Fault The no salt indicator light does not light up Possible cause There is still sufficient salt Solution Check the filling level The no rinse aid indicator light does not light up Water stagnates at the bottom of the dishwasher There is still sufficient rinse aid Check the filling level and adjustment settings Cutlery not dry The water inlet pipe is twisted or crushed Check the pipe section The drain syphon is clogged Check the syphon to make sure it is not clogged, ev
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Troubleshooting Fault The no salt or rinse aid indicator light is on Possible cause Solution No salt Add salt No rinse aid Add rinse aid The detergent distribution The tableware must not cover does not open protrude from the basket completely since it is blocked by the tableware The detergent distribution The tab must be crosswise, not cover is blocked by vertical the tab Detergent residues Tab used in a short Use powder detergent or a program during which the stronger program detergent does not ha
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Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause The dishwasher does not The door does not close start Solution Check the position of the locking teeth (D). If necessary, lift it from the plastic screw (V) in line with the teeth.
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Troubleshooting Fault The dishwasher does not start Possible cause Solution The door does not close Check the condition of the locking hook: • if it has not clicked (N), the door opens and closes normally • if it has clicked (S), force the door closed until it resets, then open and close the door The door does not close correctly Check that there are no obstructions when closing the door (e.g.
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Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Solution The dishwasher does not No power start Check the main power supply. Check the power supply cable.
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Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Solution Opaque class Glass not resistant to washing in a dishwasher Only use glass items that withstand mechanical washing. Check the water softener’s adjustment (if necessary, reduce the setting). Use a detergent that contains additives to protect glass Water stains on parts or plastic tableware The formation of water drops on plastic parts is inevitable. Consequently, water stains are visible after drying. Use a stronger program.
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Troubleshooting Fault Food residues on the tableware Possible cause Solution Tableware stacked too close, There must always be sufficient baskets too full space between the tableware for the water jets to pass through. Avoid points of contact.
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Troubleshooting Fault White coating in the tub or on the door Possible cause Solution The substances contained in the detergent deposit themselves Use a detergent for dishwashers. Wash the device manually. Change the detergent. Incorrect adjustment of the water hardness (too low or too high) Adjust the setting of the water softener. Change the detergent.