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General Hints
&
Tips
To save energy:
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Do not prewash dishes under running water.
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Wait until the dishwasher is full before washing a
load. If necessary use the rinse and hold button.
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If washing a reduced quantity of dishes up to maxi−
mum of 50% of the capacity, use the half load but−
ton (1/2).
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Always select a wash programme suitable for the
type of crockery being washed and to the level of
soiling (See Programme Chart).
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Follow the detergent dosage recommendations in
this instruction book and the detergent manufac−
turers instructions. Never over dose or under dose.
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Ensure the water softener is correctly set.
For best washing and drying results
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Before loading remove all scraps of food and soak
very heavily soiled pots and pans.
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Arrange saucepans, cups and glasses etc. upside
down.
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Tilt items with convex or concave surfaces so the
water drains off easily.
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Avoid contact between the dishes as far as possible.
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Wait a few minutes before removing the dishes; in
this way they will be cooler and the drying will be
improved.
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Empty the lower basket first and then the upper
basket; this will avoid water dripping from the up−
per basket onto the dishes in the lower one.
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You will improve drying results by leaving the dish−
washer door ajar for at least 15−30 minutes as soon
as the programme finishes.
Items not suitable for dishwashers.
The following items should not be washed in the
dishwasher (unless they are sold as dishwasher
proof).
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Cutlery with wooden or horn handles or glued parts
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Bronze cutlery
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Saucepans with wooden handles
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Aluminium ware
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Crystal ware
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Leaded glass
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Plastic items
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Antique or fine decorated china
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Tin and copper items
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Artistic objects
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Wooden board
Crockery that may be suitable:
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Earthenware crockery can be washed in the dish−
washer if the manufacturer has indicated that it is
suitable.
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Some glazed finishes may fade after frequent ma−
chine washing.
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Silver and aluminium parts tend to discolour during
machine washing.
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Copper, pewter and brass tend to stain.
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A chemical reaction can occur between silver cut−
lery and stainless steel cutlery. As a precaution do
not wash together.
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Iron and cast iron objects can rust and stain other
items.
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Certain types of decoration can discolour when
washed in a dishwasher.
If in doubt check with the manufacturer of the item.
When buying new dishes, ensure that they are dishwas−
her proof.
For best results we recommend the use of Finish detergents, rinse aid and salt.