Care and cleaning
Warning! Before any maintenance other
than running the programme Machine
Care, deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the main
socket.
Dirty filters and clogged spray arms
negatively affect the washing results.
Check these elements regularly and, if
necessary, clean them.
Machine Care
Machine Care is a programme designed to clean the
appliance interior with optimal results. It removes
limescale and grease buildup.
When the appliance senses the need for cleaning, the
indicator
is on. Start the Machine Care programme
to clean the appliance interior.
How to start the Machine Care programme
Before starting the Machine Care
programme, clean the filters and spray
arms.
1. Use a descaler or a cleaning product designed
specifically for dishwashers. Follow the instructions
on the packaging. Do not put dishes in the baskets.
2. Press and hold simultaneously Extra power and
AUTO for about 3 seconds.
The indicators
and Extra power flash.
3. Close the appliance door to start the programme.
When the programme is complete, the indicator
is
off.
Internal cleaning
• Clean the appliance interior with a soft damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning
pads, sharp tools, strong chemicals, scourer or
solvents.
• Wipe clean the door, including the rubber gasket,
once a week.
• To maintain the performance of your appliance, use
a cleaning product designed specifically for
dishwashers at least once every two months.
Carefully follow the instructions on the packaging of
the product.
• For optimal cleaning results, start the programme
Machine Care.
Removal of foreign objects
Check the filters and the sump after each use of the
dishwasher. Foreign objects (e.g. pieces of glass,
plastic, bones or toothpicks, etc) decrease the cleaning
performance and can cause damage to the drain pump.
Caution! If unable to remove the foreign
objects, contact an Authorised Service
Centre.
1. Disassemble the filters system as instructed in this
chapter.
2. Remove any foreign objects manually.
3. Reassemble the filters as instructed in this chapter.
External cleaning
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents.
• Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning
pads or solvents.
Cleaning the filters
The filter system is made of 3 parts.
C
B
A
1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise and remove it.
15
