Cleaning And Maintenance - IKEA RENGORA Manual

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Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance
ATTENTION: Always unplug the appliance when cleaning it
and when performing maintenance work. Do not use flammable
ATTENTION: Always unplug the appliance when cleaning it and
liquids to clean the machine.
when performing maintenance work. Do not use flammable
liquids to clean the machine.
CLEANING THE DISHWASHER
Any marks on the inside of the appliance may be
Cleaning the dishwasher
removed using a cloth dampened with water and
Any marks on the inside of the appliance may be removed using
a little vinegar.
a cloth dampened with water and a little vinegar.
The external surfaces of the machine and the
The external surfaces of the machine and the control panel
control panel can be cleaned using a non-abrasive
can be cleaned using a non-abrasive cloth which has been
cloth which has been dampened with water. Do
dampened with water. Do not use solvents or abrasive products.
not use solvents or abrasive products.
Preventing unpleasant odours
PREVENTING UNPLEASANT ODOURS
Always keep the door of the appliance ajar in order to avoid
Always keep the door of the appliance ajar in order to avoid mo-
moisture from forming and being trapped inside the machine.
isture from forming and being trapped inside the machine.
Clean the seals around the door and detergent dispensers
Clean the seals around the door and detergent dispensers regu-
regularly using a damp sponge. This will avoid food becoming
larly using a damp sponge. This will avoid food becoming trapped
trapped in the seals, which is the main cause behind the
in the seals, which is the main cause behind the formation of
formation of unpleasant odours.
unpleasant odours.
Cheking the water supply hose
CHEKING THE WATER SUPPLY HOSE
Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. If
Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. If dama-
damaged, replace it by a new hose available through our After-
ged, replace it by a new hose available through our After-Sales
Sales Service or your specialist dealer. Depending on the hose
Service or your specialist dealer. Depending on the hose type:
type:
If the inlet hose has a transparent coating, periodically check if If the inlet hose has a transparent coating, periodically check if
the colour intensifies locall . If yes, the hose may have a leak and the colour intensifies locall . If yes, the hose may have a leak and
should be replaced.
should be replaced.
For water stop hoses: check the small safety valve inspection
For water stop hoses: check the small safety valve inspection
window (see arrow). If it is red, the water stop function was trig-
window (see arrow). If it is red, the water stop function was
gered, and the hose must be replaced by a new one.
triggered, and the hose must be replaced by a new one. For
For unscrewing this hose, press the release button while unscre-
unscrewing this hose, press the release button while unscrewing
wing the hose.
the hose.
CLEANING THE WATER INLET HOSE
Cleaning the water inlet hose
If the water hoses are new or have not been used for an exten-
If the water hoses are new or have not been used for an
ded period of time, let the water run to make sure it is clear and
extended period of time, let the water run to make sure it is
free of impurities before performing the necessary connections. If
clear and free of impurities before performing the necessary
this precaution is not taken, the water inlet could become blocked
connections. If this precaution is not taken, the water inlet could
and damage the dishwasher.
become blocked and damage the dishwasher.
CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY
Cleaning the filter assembly
Regularly clean the filter assembly so that the filters do not clo
Regularly clean the filter assembly so that the filters do not close
and that the waste water flows away correctl .
and that the waste water flows away correctl.
Using dishwasher with clogged filters or foreign objects inside fil-
Using dishwasher with clogged filters or foreign objects inside
tration system or sprayarms may cause unit malfunction resulting
filtration system or sprayarms may cause unit malfunction
in lose of performance, noisy work or higher resources usage.
resulting in lose of performance, noisy work or higher resources
The filter assembly consists of three filters which remove foo
usage.
residues from the washing water and then recirculate the water:
The filter assembly consists of three filters which remove foo
to obtain the best washing results, you need to keep them clean.
residues from the washing water and then recirculate the water:
The dishwasher must not be used without filters or if the
to obtain the best washing results, you need to keep them clean.
filter is loose.
The dishwasher must not be used without filters or if the
At least once per month or after each 30 cycles, check the filter
filter is loose.
assembly and if necessary clean it thoroughly under running
At least once per month or after each 30 cycles, check the filter
water, using a non-metallic brush and following the instructions
assembly and if necessary clean it thoroughly under running water,
below:
using a non-metallic brush and following the instructions below:
1. Turn the cylindrical filter A in an anti-clockwise direction and
1. Turn the cylindrical filter A in an anti-clockwise direction
pull it out (Fig 1).
and pull it out (Fig 1).
2. Remove the cup filter B by exerting a slight pressure on the
side flaps (Fig 2).
3. Slide out the stainless-steel plate filter C (Fig 3).
4. In case you find foreign objects (such as broken glass,
porc - lain, bones, fruit seeds etc.) please remove them
carefully.
2. Remove the cup filter B by exerting a slight pressure on the
side flaps (Fig 2).
5. Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER
3. Slide out the stainless-steel plate filter C (Fig 3).
REMOVE the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4).
4. In case you find foreign objects (such as broken glass, porc -
lain, bones, fruit seeds etc.) please remove them carefully.
5. Inspect the trap and remove any food residues. NEVER RE-
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MOVE the wash-cycle pump protection (black detail) (Fig 4).
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A
C
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After cleaning the filters, replace the filter assembly and fix it
C
position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the efficient
operation of the dishwasher.
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Cleaning the spray arms
After cleaning the filters, replace the filter assembly and fix it
On occasions, food residue may become encrusted onto the
position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the efficient
spray arms and block the
operation of the dishwasher.
holes used to spray the water.
It is therefore recommended
CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS
that you check the arms from
time to time and clean them On occasions, food residue may
become encrusted onto the
with a small non-metallic
spray arms and block the holes
brush.
used to spray the water. It is
To remove the upper spray
therefore recommended that you
arm, turn the plastic locking
check the arms from time to time
ring in an anti-clockwise
and clean them with a small
direction. The upper spray
non-metallic brush.
arm should be replaced so
To remove the upper spray arm,
that the side with the greater
turn the plastic locking ring in an
number of holes is facing
anti-clockwise direction.
upwards.
The upper spray arm should be
The lower spray arm may
replaced so that the side with
be removed by pulling it
the greater number of holes is
upwards.
facing upwards.
Water softening system
Water softener automatically reduces water hardness,
The lower spray arm may be
consequently preventing scale buildup on heater, contributing
removed by pulling it upwards.
also to better cleaning efficienc . This system regenerates itself
with salt, therefore it is required to refill salt container when
empt . Frequency of regeneration depends on water hardness
level setting - by default regeneration takes place once per 5 Eco
cycles with water hardness level set to 3. Regeneration process
WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM
starts in final rins and finishes in drying phase, before cycle ends
Water softener automatically reduces water hardness, conse-
Single regeneration consumes:
quently preventing scale buildup on heater, contributing also to
- ~3.5L of water;
better cleaning efficienc . This system regenerates itself with salt,
- takes up to 5 additional minutes for the cycle;
therefore it is required to refill salt container when empt . Frequen-
- consumes below 0.005kWh of energy.
cy of regeneration depends on water hardness level setting - by
default regeneration takes place once per 5 Eco cycles with water
hardness level set to 3. Regeneration process starts in final rins
and finishes in drying phase, before cycle ends
Single regeneration consumes: ~3.5L of water; takes up to 5 addi-
tional minutes for the cycle; consumes below 0.005kWh of energy.
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