Dishwasher poor washing results

Issue

• Brown deposit in dishwasher
• Dishwasher not cleaning properly
• Residue in the dishwasher after usage
• How to clean the dishwasher?
• Dishwasher smells

Applies to

• Dishwasher

Solution

Ensure that:

• Dishes and cutlery are loaded correctly, and no item is blocking the water flow
• The detergent used for washing is of good quality
• The right programme has been selected according to the type of load and the degree of soiling of the dishes. For example, a Quick programme selected for very dirty dishes will not provide good washing results
• Check the user manual to see which washing programmes are available in your dishwasher

Before maintenance other than running the programme Machine Care, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the main socket

1. Examine the drain. Check the filters and the sump after each use of the dishwasher.

Foreign objects (e.g. pieces of glass, plastic, bones or toothpicks, etc) decrease the cleaning performance and can cause damage to the drain pump.

Check for any large residue/deposits and remove them.

2. Carefully clean the appliance, including the rubber gasket of the door, with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools, strong chemicals, scourers or solvents.

3. We recommend cleaning all spray arms regularly to prevent soil from clogging the holes.

Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory washing results. Wash the spray arm under running water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a toothpick, to remove particles of soil from the holes.

4. Machine Clean - The automatic cleaning programme for optimal cleaning results.

To maintain the performance of your appliance, use cleaning products designed specifically for dishwashers at least once every two months.

5. If objects inside the dishwasher such as glass dishes are not clean after use, we recommend trying higher temperature programmes e.g. 50 degrees or higher.