Operating instructions

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Detergent Dispenser
Basic Course
Below are step-by-step instructions to help you
achieve the best possible dishwashing results.
Load the baskets correctly!
Thanks to Self Cleaning System, you
do not need to rinse the dishes under run-
ning water. Simply remove large food parti-
cles and debris. Convenient and environmen-
tally-friendly!
Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, and
saucers in the upper basket. Wine glasses
should be hung from or leaned against the
wine glass shelf.
Note!
Ensure that all soiled surfaces face inwards
or downwards!
Place dinner plates, side plates, serving
dishes, saucepans in the lower basket.
Stand the cutlery with handles downward
and as spread out as possible. Ensure that
spoons are not resting inside each other.
Do not put cutlery made of different materi-
als - such as silver and stainless steel - in
the same compartment (risk of stains).
Check that the spray arms are able to
move freely. See the section entitled Fragile
Dishes if you want to wash objects that may
be fragile.
Dishwashing detergent
We recommend that you use
only unscented, granular automatic dish-
washing detergent. Using the wrong deter-
gent could cause flooding and/or damage
your dishwasher. Do not use detergent that
has been wet and is clumped. Also, check
the expiration date on the container.
The amount of detergent needed can vary
due to differences in water hardness. To
determine the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water utility or area water
softening company. The harder the water,
the more detergent you may need. Refer to
the chart below for the recommended de-
tergent amounts based on water hardness.
Remember, you should adjust the amount
of detergent you use by small amounts
until you find the correct amount.
Twelve grains and higher is extremely
hard water and detergent alone may not
be enough. You may need to use a water
softener to maximize the performance of
your dishwasher. Also, in areas with hard
water (9+) you may need to wash at lower
temperatures to prevent hard water depos-
its from forming in tank and wash system.
In hard water areas, both the dishes and
the machine can develop a white or gray
film after a while.