The wash results are not satisfactory – John Lewis JLDWW 1203 User Manual
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...the wash results are not satisfactory
The dishes are not clean
• The wrong washing programme has been selected.
• The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water
reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be
overloaded.
• The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong ar-
rangement of the load.
• The filters in the base of the washing compartment are
dirty or incorrectly positioned.
• Too little or no detergent has been used.
• Where there are limescale deposits on the dishes; the salt
container is empty or the wrong level of the water soften-
er has been selected.
• The drain hose connection is not correct.
• The salt container cap is not properly closed.
The dishes are wet and dull
• Rinse aid was not used.
• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on
glasses and dishes
• Decrease rinse aid dosing.
Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes
• Increase rinse aid dosing.
• The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent
manufacturer’s consumer care line.
Symptom
Possible cause
Solutions
The cycle is not starting.
The mains plug is not
plugged in.
Plug in mains plug.
A fuse in the house’s wiring system is de-
fective.
Replace fuse.
For dishwasher models with a delay start
timer:
A start time has been selected.
If the dishes are to be washed immediate-
ly, cancel the delay start.
Rust spots are visible in the dishwash-
ing compartment.
The dishwashing compartment is made
from rust-free stainless steel. Rust spots
in the dishwashing compartment are due
to rust particles from external sources
(rust particles from water pipes, pans,
cutlery, etc.). Remove such spots with a
commercially-available stainless steel
cleaning product.
Only wash cutlery, dishes and pans that
are suitable for dishwasher use.
A whistling noise can be heard when
washing dishes.
The whistling is not a cause for concern.
Decalcify appliance with commercially
available agents for cleaning dishwashers.
If the noises can still be heard after decal-
cifying the machine, use a different brand
of detergent for washing cutlery and dish-
es.