Cleaning The Cabinet - Defy DDW172 Instruction Manual

Cleaning
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Do not use the dishwasher without
the filters.
Incorrect placement of the filters will
reduce washing efficiency
Ensure that the filter attached to your
water tap is cleaned regularly. (If fitted)
1. Turn off the tap and remove the hose.
2. Remove the filter and clean it under
running tap water.
3. Seat the filter back into the hose.
4. Refit the hose to the tap.
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Lower
spray arm
Upper spray arm
Always disconnect the appliance from the
Electrical and
cleaning.

CLEANING THE CABINET

Wipe up any detergent, softener and other
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spills as they occur with a soft damp cloth.
Periodically clean the cabinet, the inside of
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the door and door gasket with a damp
warm soapy cloth, rinse and dry.
Clean the control panel using a damp cloth
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only.
Do not use
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substances.
CLEANING THE FILTERS
To ensure optimum performance, the filters
should be cleaned regularly.
The machine is equipped with three filters -
Main, Coarse and Micro.
Remove the lower basket to gain access
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to the filters.
Turn the coarse central filter assembly (A)
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in an anti clockwise direction and pull free.
This allows the Main filter (B) to be lifted
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out.
Press on the two tongues of the coarse
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filter to remove the micro filter (C)
Hold the filters under running water and
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clean with a soft bristle brush.
Carefully replace the main filter
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Insert the reassembled Coarse/Micro filter
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assembly in the Main filter and twist it
clockwise until it clicks in place.
Pull out the bottom filter mesh (B) and
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rinse.
CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS
Dirt or calcium deposits may block the
nozzles on the spray arms. For this reason
they should be cleaned regularly.
Both spray arms should be removed.
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Remove the lower basket.
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Pull the lower spray arm free (A).
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Loosen the fastening nut on the upper
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spray arm and pull the spray arm free (B).
Flush away any food particles under
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running water.
Re-fit the arms in their original position.
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Water supply
abrasive or corrosive
before