Beko Dishwasher Leaving White Residue
Beko Dishwasher Leaving White Residue
If your Beko dishwasher is leaving white residue, limescale or a cloudy film on dishes and glasses, there are several checks you can carry out at home before calling an engineer.
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Why Is My Beko Dishwasher Leaving White Residue?
White residue on dishes is almost always caused by limescale from hard water, low or empty dishwasher salt, or rinse aid running out. This is very common in hard water areas.
Common Causes
Low or empty dishwasher salt
Dishwasher salt is essential for the water softener unit. Without it, hard water minerals are not removed and will deposit as white residue on dishes.
Low or empty rinse aid
Rinse aid helps water run off dishes cleanly. Without it, water droplets dry as white spots and streaks on glasses and crockery.
Hard water area
In hard water areas, limescale deposits will be more severe. Ensuring salt and rinse aid are always topped up is essential.
Incorrect salt type
Only use dedicated dishwasher salt, not table salt or any other substitute.
Blocked spray arms
If spray arms are partially blocked, insufficient water pressure may leave detergent or limescale residue on dishes.
Checks To Try Before Calling An Engineer
Top up the dishwasher salt
Locate the salt reservoir (usually in the bottom of the machine) and fill it with dishwasher salt. Run a cycle to flush the system.
Top up the rinse aid
Fill the rinse aid dispenser and increase the rinse aid dosage setting if residue is persistent.
Run a hot maintenance wash
Run an empty cycle at the hottest temperature with a dishwasher descaler or cleaner.
Clean the spray arms
Remove and rinse the spray arms to ensure all holes are clear.
If You Need Spare Parts
If you are confident carrying out the repair yourself, compatible Beko dishwasher spare parts are available on Amazon with next day delivery.
Always check your model number before ordering to ensure compatibility.
When To Contact A Professional
If white residue persists after topping up salt and rinse aid and running a descaling cycle, the water softener unit may be faulty and will need professional diagnosis.
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