Lamona FLM8600 User Instructions page 35

Problem Reason
Pitting of steel Prolonged contact with salty or high
items acidic foods or with undissolved or highly
concentrated detergent.
Decorations Items unsuitable for dishwasher.
being erased on
kitchenware
Items being Salt leakage.
scratched
High salt content on plate.
Scratches on A water or chemical reaction with some
glassware. glassware. Usually caused by some
combination of soft or softened water
and alkaline washing solutions reacting
with the glassware. Can be accelerated
by poor rinsing, overloading and
excessive temperature.
Detergent cakes If using a powder detergent, there may be
in detergent dampness in the dispenser.
dispenser.
If using a gel detergent, the detergent
may be left in dispenser too long before
using.
Faulty cover.
Improper loading.
Old detergent.
Tablet not dissolving.
Detergent Detergent was added when the detergent
remains in compartment was wet.
the detergent
compartment.
Chipping and Improper loading.
breakage of
dishes / glasses.
Odour in Dishes washed only every two or three
dishwasher. days.
A dirty filter system may contribute to a
bad odour.
Using low temperature programmes
constantly.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Solution
Remove spots with silver polish. Rewash. Wash soon after use,
or pre-wash items if they will not be washed right away. Do not
overload cutlery basket. Avoid spilling or pouring detergent
directly on flatware. Make sure dispenser cup is properly
closed.
Check lid on dispenser is tight.
Perform wash cycle sooner.
The condition may not always be preventable. To minimise the
possibility of etching, use minimum amount of detergent.
Use of the appropriate programme.
Use of a rinse aid may also help.
Make sure dispenser is dry before adding powder detergent.
Start dishwasher immediately.
Start dishwasher soon after adding gel detergent. Do not
allow detergent to dry out in the dispenser.
Do not overfill. Cover should close tightly. Check cover for fit.
Do not place large items in front part of dishwasher.
Use detergent within one or two months of purchase. To
assure freshness, buy detergent as needed and no more than
one or two at a time. Store in a cool, dry place.
Select longer wash programme.
Make sure the detergent compartment is dry before use.
Load with care following the instructions for use. Place
glassware so it does not touch the other dishes. Remove from
dishwasher carefully.
Use the pre-wash cycle at least once a day until a load
accumulates.
Clean filter system.
Run a service wash programme.
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