Indesit SDW80, SDW85 manual Care and Cleaning

Care and Cleaning

Unplug the appliance. Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance on the dishwasher, always remove the plug from the electricity socket.

After every wash.

When the wash cycle has ended, always remember to turn off the water supply tap and to leave the appliance door ajar. This way, moisture and bad odours will not be trapped inside.

The filter assembly

•If you want consistent good results from your dishwasher, you need to clean the filter assembly.

•Remove the larger food particles trapped inside the cup “C” and the semi- circular filter A after each wash; pull the cup handle upwards to remove them. Just rinse them under running water.

•The entire filter assembly

should be cleaned thoroughly once a month: cup C + semi-circular filter A + cylindrical filter B. Ro- tate filter “B” anticlockwise to remove it.

For cleaning, use a non metallic brush.

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B 2 A

C

Reassemble the filter parts (as shown in the figure) and reinsert the whole assembly into the dishwasher. Position it into its housing and press downwards.

The dishwasher is not to be used without filters. Improper replacement of the filters may reduce the efficiency of the wash and

even damage your dishwasher.

Cleaning the spray arms. Food residue may become encrusted onto the spray arms and block the holes where water comes out. Check the spray arms regularly and clean them once in a while.

The seals.

One of the factors that cau- se unpleasant odours to form inside the dishwasher is food that remains trapped in the seals. Periodic cleaning using a damp sponge will prevent this from occurring.

DO NOT use solvents or abrasives to clean the exterior and rubber parts of your appliance, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm soapy water only. If there are any stains on the surface of the appliance interior, use a cloth dampened with water and a little white vinegar, or a cleaning product specifically made for dishwashers.

Going away

If the dishwasher is not going to be used for some time, carry out the following:

•run a cycle with the dishwasher empty.

•switch off at the electrical socket and unplug.

•turn off the water supply tap, disconnect the inlet hose and allow to drain.

•fill the rinse aid dispenser.

•leave the door ajar, to prevent the build up of unpleasant odours inside the dishwasher.

Before using the dishwasher after a long break, plug in and switch on at the electrical socket. Reconnect the inlet hose and turn on the water supply tap. Check there are no deposits of rust inside the water pipe, if there are allow water to run from the supply tap for a few minutes.

Disconnecting the dishwasher.

When disconnecting the dishwasher it is important that tasks are carried out in the correct sequence.

•switch off at the mains and remove the plug from the socket.

•turn off the water supply.

•disconnect drain and water inlet hose.

•pull out the dishwasher, carefully, withdrawing hoses at the same time.

Moving the appliance. Drain water from the dishwasher. Secure all loose parts. Only transport in an upright position.

•If not kept upright during transport, any water remaining inside may seep into the control module and cause subsequent errors with programme functions.

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