Cleaning And Maintenance - THOMSON THPRIMO45DFULLSLID Operating Instructions Manual

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always switch off and unplug the appliance before cleaning.
To avoid penetration of water into the door lock and electrical components, do not use a spray cleaner
of any kind.
Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on the outer surfaces because they may scratch the
finish.
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of clean water and detergent (under pressure against the
soiled surface of dishes. The water is pumped through a rotating spray arm, drained through a filter
removing food and soiled particles and pumped back through the spray arm.
Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean water at the end of each cycle (the number of times
depends on the cycle being used.
NOTE:
Hard water conditions will adversely affect washability performance of your dishwasher.
Hard water conditions will also contribute to "Lime" (white film substance deposits and/or "Scaling" on
the stainless steel surface of the dishwasher tub and heater element located in the sump underneath the
removable filter screen.
To minimise these conditions, it is recommended to periodically operate/rinse the inside of the
dishwasher (empty using 1 cup of white vinegar (at least once a week.
Cleaning the door and the door seal
Clean the door seals regularly with a soft damp cloth to remove food deposits.
When the dishwasher is being loaded, food and drink residues may drip onto the sides of the dishwasher
door. These surfaces are outside the wash cabinet and are not accessed by water from the spray arms.
Any deposits should be wiped off before the door is closed.
Cleaning the control panel
If cleaning is required, the control panel should be wiped with a soft damp cloth only.
Cleaning the filtering system
The filtering system in the base of the wash cabinet retains coarse debris from the washing cycle. The
collected coarse debris may cause the filters to clog. Check the condition of the filters regularly and clean
them if necessary under running water.
Follow the steps below to clean the filters in the wash cabinet.
Hold the coarse filter and rotate it
anticlockwise to unlock the filter.
Lift the filter upwards and out of the
dishwasher.
Pull the fine filter off the filter assembly.
Detach the coarse filter from the main filter
by gently squeezing the tabs at the top and
pulling it away.
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