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Using Your Dishwasher

Using Your Dishwasher

Suitability of items for use in your Dishwasher

NOT SUITABLE FOR USE

ŸCutlery with wooden, horn china or m o t h e r - o f - pearl handles.

ŸPlastic items that are not heat resistant.

ŸOlder cutlery with glued parts that are not temperature resistant.

ŸBonded cutlery items or dishes.

ŸPewter or copper items.

ŸCrystal glass.

ŸSteel items subject to rusting.

ŸWooden platters.

ŸItems made from synthetic fibres.

LIMITED SUITABILITY

ŸSome types of glasses can become dull after a large number of washes.

ŸSilver and aluminum parts have a tendency to discolour during washing.

ŸGlazed patterns may fade if machine washed frequently.

NOTE:

ŸDo not put in items that are dirty with cigarette ash, candle wax, lacquer or paint.

ŸIf you buy new dishes please make sure that they are suitable for dishwashers.

ŸPlease do not overload your dishwasher. Do not use dishes that are not suitable for dishwashers. This is important for good results and for reasonable energy consumption.

Before loading the dishes, you should:

ŸRemove large food particles.

ŸSoften remnants of burnt food in pans.

When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note:

ŸDishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms.

ŸLoad hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans etc. with the opening downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base.

ŸDishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other.

ŸTo avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch.

ŸLoad large items which are most difficult to clean into the lower rack.

ŸThe upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses, coffee and tea cups.

ATTENTION!

ŸLong bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard!

ŸLong and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket.

Damage to glassware and other dishes

Possible Causes

ŸType of glass or manufacturing process. Chemical composition of detergent.

ŸWater temperature and duration of dishwasher program.

Suggested remedy:

ŸUse glassware or porcelain dishes that have been marked dishwasher-proof by the manufacturer

ŸUse a mild detergent that is described as kind of dishes If necessary, seek further information from detergent manufacturers.

ŸSelect a program with as low a temperature.

ŸTo prevent damage, take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon as possible after the program has ended. as possible after the program has ended.

WARNING! Dishwasher detergent is poisonous! Take care to keep it out of reach of children.

Proper Use of Detergent

ŸOnly use detergent specifically made for the use in dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry.

ŸDon't put powdered detergent into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes.

Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent. The marking indicates the dosing levels, as shown below:

ALocation of main wash cycle detergent.

BLocation of pre-wash cycle detergent.

A

B

Please observe the manufacturers dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging.

Close the lid and press until it locks in place.

If the dishes are heavily soiled, place an additional detergent dose in the pre-wash detergent chamber. This detergent will take effect during the pre-wash phase.

NOTE: See information about the amount of detergent for the single programs on page 15. Please be aware, that according to the level soiling and the specific hardness of water differences are possible.

P l e a s e o b s e r v e t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s recommendations on the detergent packaging.

Use of “2-in-1”, 3-in-1”, “4-in-1” and “5-in-1” Combination / Compact Detergents.

These products are detergents with integrated and combined detergent/rinse aid and salt functions. Before using these products you should first check that the water hardness in your supply is compatible with the use of these products as per the detergent manufacturers (on the product packaging).

These products should be strictly used according to the detergent manufacturer's instructions. In general detergents that include rinse aid or water softener are only able to serve good results under certain conditions: rinse aid and water softener can not adapted to specific conditions. For this reasons in some cases there might be unwanted cleaning or drying results.

Please ask the detergent manufacturer to inform you about the best consume conditions. If you encounter problems when using these products for the first time then please contact the detergent manufacturers care line. The manufacturer of your dishwasher is not liable for damages caused by compact detergents nor gives warranty if you use compact detergents.

NOTE: When using “2-in-1”,“3-in-1”,“4-in-1” or “5- in-1” Combination / Compact Detergents, please pay attention to make sure that the size of the Combination Detergents is fitted to the dispenser so that Combination Detergents can be easy to put in the dispenser and dispenser would not be broken.

ATTENTION! Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach.

Always add the detergent in the dispenser just before starting the dishwasher.

How to use the 3-in-1 Program

Your dishwasher has a 3-in-1 program which needs no salt and rinse aid but a 3-in-1 tablet. This dishwasher comes with a 3-in-1 tablet container as an accessory.

NOTE: Only the 3-in-1 program can be used with 3- in-1 tablets. If you use 3-in-1 tablets in other programs, the appliance will not achieve a good performance.

1.The figure below shows how to hang the 3-in-1 tablet container on the upper basket.

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