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Clouding/smearing on dishware

Clouding or smearing on dishware and glassware - Rinse aid dosage too high

Miele · Dishwashers (G-Series)

What does Clouding/smearing on dishware mean?

After a wash cycle, dishware and glassware show signs of clouding or smearing. This usually means that the rinse aid dosage is set too high.

Common Causes

  • The rinse aid dosage setting is too high.
  • Too much rinse aid is being dispensed during the cycle.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Turn the dishwasher off with the power button.

  2. 2

    Access the rinse aid dosage setting menu (press the program selection button and the power button simultaneously for at least four seconds, then press the button 3 times).

  3. 3

    Decrease the rinse aid dosage level using the program selection button.

  4. 4

    Turn the dishwasher off to save the new setting and run another wash cycle to check for improvement.

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Source: Miele Dishwashers (G-Series)
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