Appearance Chemical scratch marks may look similar to mechanical scratch marks except that they are found in the areas of greatest stress on the china, for example as sown in the picture above. Typically there are many marks following a patterns, such as a swirl pattern. This is not c…
Category: Stains And Marks
Stains, Marks & Damage
Articles offering advice, guidance and help on how to correctly use the appliances, solve stains, residue and marking in dishwashers, washing machines and washer dryers and diagnose the problem that is causing it to happen.
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Dishwasher Causing Mechanical Scratching On Plates
Appearance These type of scratch marks will normally appear at random on the surface of the china. These will usually look like light scratch marks and are often regarded as being from cutlery contactnig the plate which, can also be an issue with poor quality china. This problem is no…
Pattern Or Colour Fading On Dishes Washed In A Dishwasher
Appearance Patterns which have been added to the surface of the china after it is glazed (on-glaze patterns) are dull or faded. This is most noticeable when comparing with new china of the same type or with the undamaged pattern. This is not a fault with your dishwasher and no service…
Dull Surfaces On Dishes Washed In A Dishwasher
Appearance Once the dishwasher has completed the wash cycle the surface of the china, particularly plates, is dull when normally it would be shiny. Although this is fairly uncommon as a reported dishwasher fault, it can be caused as stated by poor rinsing and in some dishwashers this …
Dishwasher Not Cleaning – Leaving Residue On Dishes
Appearance Particles of matter, often looking like grit or sand or may look as if the soil has not been properly removed. There may be re-deposition where foods are deposited on items that did not originally have dirt on them. This is not normally a fault with your dishwasher and no s…
Black Discolouration Or Mildew In A Dishwasher
Appearance Black discolouration is mainly seen on plastic components of the dishwasher, mainly the spray arms and cutlery basket. The plastic will look as if it is covered in soot and rubbing this will cause a smearing effect. This is not a fault with your dishwasher and the cure for …
Yellow Or Brown Discolouration On Plastics In A Dishwasher
Appearance Plastic items become discoloured and exhibit a yellow or brown appearance often blamed on a dishwasher not cleaning properly. This is not a problem that is a result of a fault with your dishwasher Please see the notes below on how to avoid this problem. Usually the result o…
Plastic Items Turning Orange Or Pink In A Dishwasher
Appearance Plastic tableware and plastic parts, notably basket wheels and the cutlery basket, become an orange or pink colour even when they have not stored or touched coloured food. This problem is not and, cannot be caused, by a fault on your dishwasher and a service engineer will n…
Plastic Items Distort In A Dishwasher
Appearance Plastic items such as storage tubs lose their shape and distort. This is not a fault with your dishwasher and is a use issue a service visit cannot resolve this issue Usually the result of: Using plastic items that are not dishwasher safe Using too high a wash temperature S…
Discolouration Of Aluminium In A Dishwasher
Appearance Aluminium becomes naturally dull when washed in a dishwasher. China or glass items, for example, casserole dishes may show dark (black or grey) discolouration. This is not a fault with your dishwasher and a service visit cannot cure this problem Please follow the steps belo…