water hardness in your area. Refer to
the instructions on the packaging of the
products.
• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve
with short programs. To prevent deter-
gent residues on the tableware, we rec-
ommend that you use the tablets with
long programs.
Do not use more than the correct
quantity of detergent. Refer to the
instructions on the detergent
packaging.
8.3
Loading the baskets
Refer to the supplied leaflet with
examples of the load of the bas-
kets.
• Only use the appliance to wash items
that are dishwasher-safe.
• Do not put in the appliance items made
of wood, horn, aluminium, pewter and
copper.
• Do not put in the appliance items that
can absorb water (sponges, household
cloths).
• Remove remaining food from the items.
• To remove easily remaining burned
food, soak pots and pans in water be-
fore you put them in the appliance.
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and
pans) with the opening down.
• Make sure that cutlery and dishes do
not bond together. Mix spoons with
other cutlery.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch
other glasses.
• Put the small items in the cutlery bas-
ket.
• Put the light items in the upper basket.
Make sure that they do not move.
• Make sure that the spray arms can
move freely before you start a program.
8.4
Before starting a program
Make sure that:
• The filters are clean and correctly instal-
led.
• The spray arms are not clogged.
• The position of the items in the baskets
is correct.
• The program is applicable for the type
of load and for the degree of soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is
used.
• There is dishwasher salt and rinse aid
(unless you use multi-tablets).
• The cap of the salt container is tight.
9.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Before maintenance, deactivate
the appliance and disconnect the
mains plug from the mains socket.
Dirty filters and clogged spray
arms decrease the washing re-
sults.
Make a check regularly and, if
necessary, clean them.
9.1
Cleaning the filters
A
B
C
C
1.
Turn the filter (
A
) counterclockwise
and remove it.
ENGLISH
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