Dishwasher has poor washing results

Issue

• Food, grease or sauce residue remaining after a cycle
• Overall poor performance of the dishwasher
• Poor dishwashing results, the dishes are not clean after the washing programme

Applies to

• Integrated dishwasher
• Freestanding dishwasher

Resolution

1. Check whether the filters and spray arms a clean and free from blockages.

You can find information on cleaning and maintenance in the user manual. Download the user manual.

How to clean your dishwasher filter

How to clean your dishwasher spray arms

2. Remove all food particles residing on the dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.

3. Wipe obvious soiling from seals and wash the chamber with warm water.

4. Use regularly a specific cleaning product for dishwashers, such as Clean & Care (available on our Webshop).

Follow carefully the instructions on the packaging of the product.

You will find recommended care & maintenance products on our Webshop.

How to use your dishwasher machine care program

5. Ensure items are correctly loaded into dedicated basket positions.

Make sure that the items in the baskets do not touch or cover each other. Only then will the water be able to reach all the dishes

For more information refer to the article "How to load and unload the dishwasher?"

6. Select a program appropriate to the load type and degree of soiling.

For more information refer to your user manual.

7. Use good quality detergent, salt and rinse aid products.

Ensure the appliance has a rinse aid and salt. See the video guides for instructions on how to top these up.

8. Is there water droplets left on the crockery at the end of the wash?

This could indicate the appliance is not heating properly. Refer to the article: Dishwasher is not heating up water.

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