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D | ISHWASHER | Care and maintenance |
Cleaning and special maintenance
The filter assembly
Ifyouwantconsistentgoodresults fromyourdishwasher,youneedto cleanthefilterassembly.
Thanks to the filter, the food particles are removed from the wash water, allowing it to be recirculated during the cycle, filteredperfectly.Forthisreason, itisagoodideatoremovethelarger food particles trapped inside the
Theentirefilterassemblyshould be cleaned thoroughly once a month:cup
To clean the filter and the microfilter, use a toothbrush. Reassemble the filter parts (as showninthefigure)andreinsert the whole assembly into the
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dishwasher. Position it into its housingandpressdownwards. Thedishwasherisnottobeused without filters. Improper replacement of the filters may reducetheefficiencyofthewash andevendamageyourdishwasher.
Cleaning the sprayer arms.
Food residue may become encrusted onto thesprayer arms andblock theholes wherewater comesout.Checkthesprayerarms regularlyandcleanthemonceina while (letters F and I “How is it made?”).
Once in a while, once a month, spend a little time on the filter assembly and the sprayer arms.
Keep your dishwasher in shape
Respecting these few rules ensures you will always have a reliable work companion by your side.
After every wash.
When the wash cycle has ended, always remember to turn off the watersupplytapandtoleavethe appliance door ajar. This way, moistureandbadodourswillnot betrappedinside.
Unplug the appliance.
Beforecarryingoutanycleaning ormaintenanceonthedishwasher, alwaysremovetheplugfromthe electricitysocket.Donotrunrisks.
No solvents! No abrasives! To clean the exterior and rubber partsofyourappliance,donotuse solvents or abrasive cleaning products. Use a cloth dampened withlukewarmsoapywateronly. If there are any stains on the surface of the appliance interior, useaclothdampenedwithwater and a little white vinegar, or a cleaningproductspecificallymade fordishwashers.
Going on holiday?
Whenyougoawayforanextended periodoftime,werecommendyou dothefollowing:
•runacyclewiththedishwasher empty
•turnoffthewaterinlettap.
•leavetheappliancedoorajar Thiswillhelpthesealslastlonger and prevent unpleasant odours fromforminginsidetheappliance.
Moving the appliance. Should the appliance have to be moved, try to keep it in a vertical position.Ifabsolutelynecessary,it canbepositionedonitsback.
The seals.
One of the factors that cause unpleasantodourstoforminside thedishwasherisfoodthatremains trapped in the seals. Periodic cleaningusingadampspongewill preventthisfromoccurring.
Your dishwasher is not a waste
disintegrator!
Do not worry about removing every single bit of food residue from your dishes, but do get rid of bones, peel and rind and any other
