Indesit IDL 500, Instruction Booklet

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Shutting off the water and electricity
supplies
• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle to
avoid leaks.
• Remove the plug from the socket when cleaning
the machine and when carrying out maintenance
work.
Cleaning the dishwasher
• The external surfaces of the machine and the
control panel may be cleaned using a cloth
dampened with warm soapy water. Do not use
solvents or abrasive products.
• Any marks on the appliance interior may be
removed using a cloth dampened with water and
a little vinegar.
Preventing unpleasant odours
• Always keep the door of the appliance ajar in
order to avoid moisture from forming and being
trapped inside the machine.
• Clean the seals around the door and detergent
dispensers regularly using a damp sponge. This
will avoid food becoming trapped in the seals,
which is the main cause of the formation of
unpleasant odours.
Cleaning the sprayer arms
Food residue may become
encrusted onto the sprayer
arms and block the holes
used to spray the water. It
is therefore recommended
that the arms are checked
from time to time and
cleaned with a small non-
metallic brush.
Cleaning the filters
The filters remove food residue from the water used
in the wash cycle: to obtain the best results from
each wash, they should be cleaned.
Clean the filters regularly.
After cleaning check that the filter assembly has
been replaced correctly.
The dishwasher should not be used without
filters.
1. Remove the filters by pulling the handle upwards.
2. Clean the filters:
• after every wash
cycle, remove the
largest pieces of
residue from
semicircular plate A
and glass B (these
may be removed by
pulling the handle) by
rinsing them under running water.
• The entire filter
assembly should be
cleaned thoroughly
once a month: this
includes the
semicircular plate A,
the glass B and the
cylinder C (this may
be removed by
turning it in an anti-
clockwise direction). Use a small non-metallic brush
to clean these parts.
3. Reconstruct the filter assembly and replace it in
the correct position, following movements 1 and 2 as
shown in the figure, until it clicks into place.
Leaving the machine unused for
extended periods
• Run a wash cycle when the dishwasher is empty.
• Unplug the appliance and disconnect the water
supply.
• Leave the door of the appliance ajar.
Care and maintenance