Use a general guide to understand the idea. For button presses, limits and model-specific settings, the manual for your exact model comes first.
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Dishwasher guides
Programs, loading, salt, rinse aid, cleaning and common results. Find practical guidance for everyday use and care, with clear safety advice and signs that need professional attention.
Dishwasher programs explained
Eco, auto, intensive, quick and delicate programs made easy.
Loading, salt and rinse aid
How the three work together and mistakes that affect cleaning and drying.
Common dishwasher problems
Wet dishes, cloudy glasses, smells, poor cleaning and drainage checks.
Common questions
Before you start
Stop if you notice burning smells, smoke, sparks, repeated electrical tripping, a serious leak, damaged wiring or unusual heat. Disconnect it only if you can do so safely.
Features, capacities and instructions vary by model. Always follow the rating label, garment or cookware instructions, and the official manufacturer manual.
Match the guide to the result you are seeing
Programme guidance explains why Eco, intensive and short cycles behave differently. Loading, salt and rinse-aid guidance is useful for wet plastics, cloudy glassware, residue and inconsistent cleaning. Use the common-problems guide when water remains in the tub, a leak develops, the door will not secure or a programme repeatedly stops.
Record conditions before changing several things
Note the programme, detergent, loading pattern and whether the issue affects every load. Check the manual before changing water-hardness or rinse-aid settings, because controls vary by model. Never use hand-washing liquid or mix cleaning chemicals. A repeated drainage, heating or leakage problem should be assessed through the dishwasher repair service after safe visible checks.
Is this more than a settings question?
Send the model, symptom and a clear photo so the team can review the request.