Care and Maintenance
General
Important: Always unplug the appliance from the power socket during cleaning and
maintenance.
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Never use any sharp instruments or abrasive substances, soap, household cleaner, detergent or wax
polish for cleaning.
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Clean the external surfaces with a damp soft cloth only. Never use abrasive products or solvents as it
may damage the dishwasher.
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One of the factors that cause odour is the food that remains trapped in the seals. Periodic clean the
seal with a damp sponge will prevent this from occurring.
The filter system consists of a main filter, coarse filter and fine filter.
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Main filter
(1)
- Food and soil particles trapped in this filter are
pulverized by a special jet on the lower spray arm and washed down
the drain.
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Coarse filter
(2)
- Larger items such as pieces of bones that could
clog the drain are trapped in the coarse filter. To remove an item
caught in this filter, gently squeeze the taps on the top of this filter
and lift it out.
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Fine filter
(3)
- This filter holds soil and food residues in the sump
area and prevents it from being re-deposit on the dishes during a
cycle.
Cleaning the filter
1. Remove the filter from the bottom.
2. Clean the filter thoroughly under the running water tap.
3. Return the filter to its position
Warning:
Under no circumstances may the dishwasher be used without filters.
Cleaning the spray arms
It is necessary to clean the spray arms regularly as hard water
chemicals will clog the spray arm jets and bearings.
1. Remove the upper spray arm by screw off the nut clockwise and then
remove the arm.
2. Remove the lower spray arm by pulling out the spray arm upward.
3. Wash the arms in soapy and warm water and use a soft brush to
clean the jets.
4. Replace them after rinsing them thoroughly.
Not use for long period
If you are not using the dishwasher for a long period of time it is recommended to remove the plug, turn
off the water supply and leave the door ajar to prevent odors from forming within the dishwasher.
Moving the dishwasher
If you need to move the dishwasher, try to keep it in vertical position. Avoid over tilting during the
transportation.
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