Care And Cleaning - Electrolux EEG68500L User Manual

4. When the programme is completed,
adjust the water softener according to the
water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse aid.
10.4 Before starting a programme
Before you start the selected programme,
make sure that:
• The filters are clean and correctly
installed.
• The cap of the salt container is tight.
• The spray arms are not clogged.
• There is enough salt and rinse aid (unless
you use multi-tablets).
• The arrangement of the items in the
baskets is correct.
• The programme is suitable to the type of
load and the degree of soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is used.
10.5 Loading the baskets
• Always use the whole space of the
baskets.
• Use the appliance to wash dishwasher-
safe items only.
• Do not wash in the appliance items made
of wood, horn, aluminium, pewter and
copper as they could crack, warp, get
discoloured or pitted.

11. 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.
11.1 Machine Care
Machine Care is a programme designed to
clean the appliance interior with optimal
results. It removes limescale and grease
buildup.
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• Do not wash in the appliance items that
can absorb water (sponges, household
cloths).
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and pans)
with the opening facing downwards.
• Make sure that glass items do not touch
each other.
• Put light items in the upper basket. Make
sure that the items do not move freely.
• Put cutlery and small items in the cutlery
drawer.
• Move the upper basket upwards to
accommodate large items in the lower
basket.
• Make sure that the spray arms can move
freely before you start a programme.
10.6 Unloading the baskets
1. Let the tableware cool down before you
remove it from the appliance. Hot items
can be easily damaged.
2. First remove items from the lower basket,
then from the upper basket.
After the programme is completed, water
can still remain on the inside surfaces of
the appliance.
When the appliance senses the need for
cleaning, the indicator
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.
is on. Start the