Zanussi Hard Water / Rinse Aid or Salt Misadjustment

White film or limescale deposits on dishes and inside the tub.

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Possible Causes

Rinse aid set too low or empty, No dishwasher salt in softener (for non‑all‑in‑one detergents), Water softener not set correctly, Using incorrect detergent

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Allow the dishwasher to cool before handling internal components.

  • Check rinse aid: Fill the dispenser and increase the setting one step at a time until spotting reduces.
  • Refill salt: If your Zanussi model has a salt reservoir, fill it with dishwasher salt and adjust the softener setting according to local water hardness.
  • Use proper detergent: Use high‑quality dishwasher tablets or powder designed for hard water.
  • Descale: Run a descaling program or use a dishwasher descaler to remove existing limescale.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5
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