SMEG
Limescale / Detergent Residue
Dishwasher leaves white film or spots on glassware and dishes.
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Possible Causes
Insufficient rinse aid, Incorrect water softener setting, Salt reservoir empty, Using too much or wrong type of detergent
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: No internal electrical work is required for this issue.
- Check salt and softener setting: Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt and set the water hardness level on the SMEG control according to your local water hardness.
- Adjust rinse aid: Increase the rinse aid dosage setting if glasses appear cloudy.
- Use correct detergent: Use high-quality dishwasher detergent tablets or powder designed for automatic dishwashers.
- Run descaling cycle: Periodically run a descaling cycle to remove internal limescale.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
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