Lime traces or misty appearance on dishes - Rinse aid, water hardness, or salt issues

What does Lime Traces / Misty Dishes mean?

A white, misty film or lime traces on dishes and glassware indicates an issue with rinse aid, water hardness settings, or proper use of Dishwasher salt. It suggests the water softening system may not be functioning optimally.

• Rinse aid is insufficient.
• Water hardness setting is too low or salt level is insufficient.
• Salt leakage around the filling hole.

Click steps to track your progress.

1. 1

   Check the rinse aid indicator and add rinse aid if necessary. Increase the rinse aid setting if marks persist.

2. 2

   Measure your supply water hardness and adjust the water softening system settings accordingly (Section 8).

3. 3

   Ensure the salt reservoir lid is tightly closed after filling to prevent salt leakage.

4. 4

   Run a prewash program after adding salt to remove any spilled salt. Re-check the lid after the prewash.

5. 5

   If using very soft water, consult the manual for specific guidance on salt usage and appropriate programs.