Care And Cleaning - Atag VA8018TT Operating Instructions Manual

Care and cleaning

Coarse filter
The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the
drainage pump. Empty the coarse filter as necessary.
1 Lift the coarse filter by the handle.
2 Empty the coarse filter. Remember to replace it!
Fine filter
Debris that collects on the fine filter is automatically rinsed away during
each wash. Clean the fine filter when necessary.
1 Turn the handle anticlockwise.
2 Lift the filter straight up using the handle. Free the coarse filter to
clean the fine filter.
3 Replace in reverse order. Check that the edges seal properly when
replacing the fine filter.
4 Lock the filter in place by turning the handle clockwise to the stop
position. The handle should point straight out from the dishwasher.
NOTE!
The dishwasher must not be used without the filters in place!
Dishwashing results may be affected if the coarse filter is incorrectly
fitted.
Spray arms and spray pipes
Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked. Remove any
debris using a pin or the like. The spray arms also have holes
underneath.
To facilitate cleaning you can remove the spray arms. Remember to
fit them firmly back into place afterwards.
Top spray arm
The upper basket must be removed before the top spray arm can
be released. Pull out the upper basket and turn the basket catch
on each runner outwards (see illustration). The basket can now be
removed.
Coarse filter
Pull out the top cutlery tray. Press the top spray arm up and unscrew
the spray arm bearings counterclockwise to remove the spray arm.
Upper spray arm
1 Pull out the upper basket.
2 Unscrew the spray arm bearings counterclockwise to remove the
spray arm from the upper basket.
Fine filter
The middle basket's spray pipes
Pull out the middle basket.
Check the holes in the spray pipes.
Lower spray arm
Pull the lower spray arm straight up to release it.
The door and the door seal
Regularly clean the sides of the door and the door seal. Use a slightly
damp cloth (with a little cleaner if necessary).
Spray pipes
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