Poor Cleaning Results - Miele G 6980 Operating Instructions Manual

Poor cleaning results

Problem
The dishes are not
clean.
Smearing appears on
glassware and cutlery.
There is a bluish sheen
on the surface of glass‐
ware; film can be wiped
off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Possible cause and solution
The dishes were not loaded correctly.
 See notes in "Loading the dishwasher".
The program was not powerful enough.
 Select a more intensive program (see "Program
overview").
There is some stubborn soiling even though most of
the dishware is only lightly soiled (e.g., with tea
stains).
 Use the
Sensor Wash
tings menu - Sensor wash").
Not enough detergent was dispensed.
 Use more detergent, or change your detergent.
Items are blocking the path of the spray arms.
 Rearrange the items so that the spray arms can
rotate freely.
The filter system in the base of the wash cabinet is
not clean or is not correctly fitted.
This may cause the spray arm jets to get blocked.
 Clean and/or fit the filter system correctly.
 Clean the spray arm jets if necessary (see "Clean‐
ing and care - Cleaning the spray arms").
The non-return valve is open and blocked. Dirty water
has flowed back into the wash cabinet.
 Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve
(see "Frequently asked questions").
The rinse aid dosage is set too high.
 Reduce the dosage (see "Settings menu - Rinse
aid").
program option (see "Set‐
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