The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

[jonesp1]

Hi,

Sorry for posting again. I have a 6 year old Bosch/Neff integrated dishwasher. The model is: S5443X1GB/29.

I have tried my best to solve this problem but am running out of ideas.

After some washes on any programme there is a salty residue left on every thing including part of the inside of the door and the base of the machine. It happens even when no detergent is added so its not that being left undissolved.

Rinse aid is full, salt is full. Both are set to max as we live in a very hard water area.

Could any experts out there help me out.

Thanks again.

[kwatt]

Re: The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

A poke around in this section of the site will probably give you the answer.

HTH

K.

[jonesp1]

Re: The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

Hi guys.

Sorry for another reply.

I thought I had this sorted.

I am now using all Finish products. Salt, Rinse aid. Powder detergent.

I also ran a finish cleaner through it.

Every so often the drying phase cycle leaves either a white residue on everything. Can anyone suggest something to try?

Filters have been cleaned. spray arms have also been checked.

Should the salt chamber always be full?

Thanks

[kwatt]

Re: The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

Have you looked through that section to pinpoint the sort of residue that you are getting?

If so, what do you think it is?

K.

[jonesp1]

Re: The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

Hi,
My conclusions so far are.
Its not detergent because I have tried a cycle without detergent and it still did it.
Its in the drying phase as the basic cycle without this is fine.
the residue rinses off cutlery under a tap.
It does it probably every couple of washes.
Knives and forks are left streaky as well.

When it cleans properly it cleans perfectly.

Any help would be great as have been trying to solve this problem for ages.

Paul

[kwatt]

Re: The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

It sounds like salt.

Are there any marks or stains around the salt cap when this happens?

K.

[lordhelpus]

Re: The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

Classic case of rinse aid over dose. Set it midway instead.

[jonesp1]

Re: The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

Hi,

There are no stains around the salt cap. When the problem occurs there is often a white reside left on the lower part of the inside of the door and on the base. Not a great deal and it just rinses off with water.

I will try lowering the rinse aid level to 3.

Thanks

[jonesp1]

Re: The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

Hi,

I have tried lowering the rinse aid levels but the problem is still happening. it was probably even worse when I lowered the rinse aid.

The last wash it had actually baked a residue onto the contents. The glasses felt very rough.

Anyone have any ideas what to try next. I have read there is a chamber somewhere that should be cleaned out.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Paul

[kwatt]

Hi Paul,

Have you read through the section I highlighted yet? This may well give vital information.

K.

[Penguin45]

Re: The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

If the machine is stopped during circulation, the standing water should be at least at the bottom of the salt cap and better still, half way up it.

Penguin45.

[jonesp1]

Re: The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

Thanks I will check.

It seems to be fine on the fist programme. The icon just has two arrows on it. I assume it is an eco wash of some type. Not sure what the difference is.

The other 3 washes have the problem.

I have read the faq but am still unable to diagnose the problem.

Thanks

[timdowning]

Re: The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

Have you tried running the salt down. And then trying it. It may take some time for the salt to empty but this must be the next logical step.

You could then run the rinse aid down. And then try detergent on its own and then try a multi-function tablet with no salt or rinse aid in the machine.

Do it all logically and try numerous washes before the next stage of your testing.

Have fun. 😉

[jonesp1]

Re: The cleaning problems continue – Bosch

I might be getting somewhere.

The salt chamber is getting very low now. The rinse aid is also very low almost empty.

Just running the dishwasher on the first program that heats the water to 35 degrees without any detergent resulted in clear glasses and no residue. Running it with the normal amount of detergent (as guided by the book) results in white residue on everything.

I have just put it through again but this time just put a very little amount of detergent in the dispenser. The result was sparkling glasses.

Now these tests aren’t over a long period of time so it might be just a fluke.

Could it be detergent left on everything. How much should you use? Could it be the water not heating up to right temp to dissolve all of the detergent?

If this goes well I will try the next program (55 degrees) to see how that gets on.

Sorry if I sound a bit to enthusiastic about a dishwasher 😀

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