Care And Cleaning - Electrolux ESM48320UX User Manual

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• The programme is suitable to the type
of load and the degree of soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is
used.
10.6 Unloading the baskets
1. Let the tableware cool down before
you remove it from the appliance. Hot
items can be easily damaged.

11. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Before maintenance,
deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug
from the main socket.
Dirty filters and clogged
spray arms decrease the
washing results. Make a
check regularly and, if
necessary, clean them.
11.1 Internal cleaning
• Clean the appliance interior with a soft
damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools,
strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.
• Wipe clean the door, including the
rubber gasket, once a week.
• To maintain the performance of your
appliance, use a cleaning product
designed for dishwashers at least
once every two months. Carefully
follow the instructions on the
packaging of the product.
• Use the automatic cleaning
programme for optimal cleaning
results.
• Using short-duration programmes
regularly can cause grease and
limescale buildup inside the
appliance. Run long-duration
programmes at least twice a month to
prevent the buildup.
11.2 Removal of foreign objects
Check the filters and the sump after each
use of the dishwasher. Foreign objects
(e.g. pieces of glass, plastic, bones or
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.
toothpicks, etc) decrease the cleaning
performance and can cause damage to
the drain pump.
CAUTION!
If unable to remove the
foreign objects, contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
1. Disassemble the filters system as
instructed in this chapter.
2. Remove any foreign objects
manually.
3. Reassemble the filters as instructed
in this chapter.
11.3 External cleaning
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents.
• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.
11.4 Cleaning the filters
The filter system is made of 3 parts.
C
B
A