Grundig
Limescale or Detergent Residue
Dishwasher leaves white film or spots on dishes and glassware.
Advertisements
Possible Causes
Insufficient rinse aid, Empty or incorrect salt setting for hard water, Overdosing or underdosing detergent, Clogged spray arms reducing rinsing
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: No electrical work is required for this issue; ensure the machine is off before cleaning parts.
- Check rinse aid level: Fill the rinse aid dispenser and adjust the dosage setting according to water hardness.
- Verify salt usage: Ensure the salt reservoir is filled with dishwasher salt and that the water hardness setting in the control is correctly set for your area.
- Adjust detergent: Use high‑quality dishwasher detergent and follow the manufacturer's dosing recommendations. Avoid using too much powder or tablets in soft water.
- Clean spray arms and filters: Ensure strong rinsing action by cleaning all spray arms and filters.
- Run a descaling cycle: Run an empty hot program with a dishwasher descaler to remove internal limescale.
Advertisements
Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
Advertisements