User guide

Using Your Dishwasher
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Adjusting the Rinse Aid Dispenser
The rinse aid dispenser has four scales. Always start
with the dispenser set on "3". If spots and poor drying
are a problem, increase the amount of rinse aid
dispensed by removing the dispenser lid and rotating
the dial to "4". The recommended setting is "3".
(Factory value is "3".)
NOTE: Increase the dose if there are drops of water or
lime spots on the dishes after washing. Reduce it if
there are sticky whitish stains on your dishes or a
bluish film on glassware or knife blades.
Adjust lever
(Rinse)
Detergents
There are 3 sorts of detergents:
1. With phosphate and with chlorine
2. With phosphate and without chlorine
3. Without phosphate and without chlorine
Normally new pulverised detergent is without
phosphate. Thus the water softener function of
phosphate is not given. In this case we recommend to
fill salt in the salt container even when the hardness of
water is only 6 °dH. If detergents without phosphate
are used in the case of hard water often white spots
appear on dishes and glasses. In this case please add
more detergent to reach better results. Detergents
without chlorine do only bleach a little. Strong and
coloured spots will not be removed completely. In this
case please choose a program with a higher
temperature.
Concentrated Detergent
Based on their chemical composition, detergents can
be split in two basic types:
Conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic
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components
Low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural
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enzymes
The use of“normal” washing programs in combination
with concentrated detergents reduces pollution and is
good for your dishes; these wash programs are
specifically matched to the dirt-dissolving properties
of the enzymes of the concentrated detergent. For this
reason “normal”wash programs in which
concentrated detergents are used can achieve the
same results that can otherwise only be achieved
using “intensive” programs.
Detergent Tablets
Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at
different speeds. For this reason some detergent
tablets cannot dissolve and develop their full cleaning
power during short programs. Therefore please use
long programs when using detergent tablets, to
ensure the complete removal of detergent residuals.
Detergent Dispenser
The dispenser must be refilled before the start of each
wash cycle following the instructions provided in the
wash cycle table. Your dishwasher uses less
detergent and rinse aid than Conventional
dishwasher. Generally, only one tablespoon of
detergent is needed for a normal wash load. More
heavily soiled items need more detergent. Always add
the detergent just before starting the dishwasher,
otherwise it could get damp and will not dissolve
properly.
Adding detergent to Dishwasher
If the lid is closed: press release button. The lid will
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spring open.
Always add the detergent just before starting each
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wash cycle.
Only use branded detergent aid for dishwasher.
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Push latch to open
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Using Your Dishwasher
Suitability of items for use in your Dishwasher
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NOT SUITABLE FOR USE
Cutlery with wooden, horn china or m o t h e r - o f -
pearl handles.
Plastic items that are not heat resistant.
Older cutlery with glued parts that are not
temperature resistant.
Bonded cutlery items or dishes.
Pewter or copper items.
Crystal glass.
Steel items subject to rusting.
Wooden platters.
Items made from synthetic fibres.
LIMITED SUITABILITY
Some types of glasses can become dull after a
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large number of washes.
Silver and aluminum parts have a tendency to
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discolour during washing.
Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed
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frequently.
NOTE:
Do not put in items that are dirty with cigarette ash,
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candle wax, lacquer or paint.
If you buy new dishes please make sure that they
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are suitable for dishwashers.
Please do not overload your dishwasher. Do not
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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:
Remove large food particles.
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Soften remnants of burnt food in pans.
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When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note:
Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of
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the spray arms.
Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans etc.
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with the opening downwards so that water cannot
collect in the container or a deep base.
Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one
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another, or cover each other.
To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch.
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Load large items which are most difficult to clean
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into the lower rack.
The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate
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and lighter dishware such as glasses, coffee and
tea cups.
Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are
a potential hazard!
Long 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
Type of glass or manufacturing process. Chemical
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composition of detergent.
Water temperature and duration of dishwasher
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programme.
Suggested remedy:
Use glassware or porcelain dishes that have been
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marked dishwasher-proof by the manufacturer
Use a mild detergent that is described as kind of
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dishes If necessary, seek further information from
detergent manufacturers.
Select a programme with as low a temperature.
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To prevent damage, take glass and cutlery out of
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the dishwasher as soon as possible after the
programme has ended. as possible after the
programme has ended.
ATTENTION!
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