Appearance Pitting appears as small hollows in the surface of the metal. In many cases this will be surrounded by a rust mark. Pit marks are normally very small. This problem is not due to a fault on your dishwasher Usually the result of: Electrolytic reaction caused by the touching o…
Category: Dishwasher Stains & Marks
All the common problems with dishes, cutlery, glasses, pots and pans not coming out of your dishwasher spotless.
You can find more about general dishwasher care in our care and cleaning section and self repair areas.
This section details all the common problems, residues, dishwashers not cleaning and other issues as well as advice on how to resolve the problem, most often without any need for an engineer to visit to repair your dishwasher.
Stainless Steel Rusting In A Dishwasher
Appearance Rust marks may appear as very small brown circles and sometimes accompanied by a small “pit” which may be felt by moving your finger across the surface. In more severe cases the rust marks are often seen as streaks of brown which follow the lines of imperfection in the stee…
Printed Pattern On Glassware Fading In A Dishwasher
Appearance Patterns on the surface of the glass are dull or faded. This is most noticeable when comparing with new glasses of the same type or with the undamaged pattern on the inside of the glass. This problem is not caused by any fault on your dishwasher Usually the result of: Very …
Chemical Scratch Marks In A Dishwasher
Appearance Chemical scratch marks may look similar to mechanical scratch marks except that they are found in the areas of greatest stress on the glass, for example as shown in the picture above. This is not caused by a problem with your dishwasher and service will be unable to assist …
Mechanical Scratching Or Chatter Marks In A Dishwasher
Appearance This is a pretty common problem that dishwasher users will have and saldy one that’s all too often due to loading or more commonly overloading your dishwasher. If you pack stuff in tight, this is one of the most common problems to see with glassware and almost all owners wi…
Iridescence Or Rainbow Effect On Glass In A Dishwasher
Appearance Iridescence is the rainbow effect seen on glasses when they are held up to light. The various colours may be mainly brown, blue or cover a range of the spectrum. This issue is not due to a fault on your dishwasher and service will be unable to resolve it for you Please refe…
Permanent Clouding Of Glassware In A Dishwasher
Appearance The glass has an overall cloudy appearance or there are milky striations in the glass after being washed in a dishwasher, normally after many cycles. The clouding cannot be removed even after an acid wash. This is not cuased by a fault on your dishwasher Usually the result …
Spotting And Filming On Glassware Washed In A Dishwasher
Appearance White spots or an overall white film is left on the glass after the dishwasher wash cycle is completed. The spots are not readily soluble in water but will dissolve quickly when wiped with an acidic solution such as vinegar. Spots or films that do dissolve in water are norm…
Residues And Dirt On Glasses Washed In A Dishwasher
Appearance Particles of matter, often looking like grit or sand and usually found in the bottom of the glass. This is usually a loading issung and can be caused by overloading not allowing water to reach where it should do or blocking sparay arms preventing your dishwasher from cleani…
