DeLonghi DEDW87S, DEDW875 manual Damage to glassware and other dishes, Loadingthe Dishwasher Basket

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 programme.

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 programme with as low a temperature.

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

LOADINGTHE DISHWASHER BASKET

For best performance of the dishwasher, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of baskets and cutlery baskets may vary from your model.

Attention before or after Loading the Dishwasher Baskets.

Scrape off any large food particles. Soften remnants of burnt food in pans.

It is not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water. Place objects in the dishwasher in following way:

1.Items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. are faced downwards.

2.Curved items, or ones with recesses, should be loaded aslant so that water can run off.

3.All utensils are stacked securely and can not tip over.

4.All utensils are placed in the way that the spray arms can rotate freely during washing.

Very small items should not be washed in the dishwasher as they could easily fall out of the baskets.

Removing the Dishes

To prevent water dripping from the upper basket into the lower basket, we recommend that you empty the lower basket first and then the upper basket.

Loading the Upper Basket

The upper basket is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses, coffee and tea cup and saucers, as well as plates, small bowls and shallow pans (as long as they are not too dirty).

Position the dishes and cookware so that they do not get moved by the spray of water.

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1 - Cups	2 - Saucers 3 - Glasses

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