Before doing your first wash
Read through the directions for use
Read through the directions for use before starting to use your machine, especially the Safety, Child Safety and Basic Course sections.
Check the water hardness level
Phone your local Water Board to check the water hardness in your area. This is important when dispensing dishwasher detergent and rinse aid.
Take care with certain materials
Read the section ‘Fragile Dishes’ before washing china with unglazed decoration or other household goods made of plastic, wood or crystal requiring careful treatment.
Check the door
Check that the door of the dishwasher fits properly: open the door a little and let it go. Does it stay exactly where you released it? If not, you should check the installation instructions or consult the installer.
If you have a machine with a water softener
Once you know the water hardness, you can set the water softener, see Settings. Before you start dishwashing, you must also fill with salt, see Salt.
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