Care And Cleaning - Electrolux EEC87400W User Manual

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11. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Before any maintenance
other than running the
programme Machine Care,
deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug
from the main socket.
Make sure that the
ComfortLift basket is empty
and locked in the raised
position.
Dirty filters and clogged
spray arms negatively affect
the washing results. Check
these elements regularly
and, if necessary, clean
them.
11.1 Machine Care
Machine Care is a programme designed
to clean the appliance interior with
optimal results. It removes limescale and
grease buildup.
When the appliance senses the need for
cleaning, the display shows the reminder
message Please run MachineCare and
the indicator
programme to clean the appliance
interior.
How to start the Machine Care
programme
Before starting the Machine
Care programme, clean the
filters and spray arms.
1. Use a descaler or a cleaning product
designed specifically for
dishwashers. Follow the instructions
on the packaging. Do not put dishes
in the baskets.
2. Press and hold simultaneously
and
The indicator
shows the programme duration.
3. Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
. Start the Machine Care
for about 3 seconds.
flashes. The display
When the programme is complete, the
reminder message is disabled.
11.2 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 specifically for dishwashers
at least once every two months.
Carefully follow the instructions on the
packaging of the product.
• For optimal cleaning results, start the
programme Machine Care.
11.3 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
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.
11.4 External cleaning
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents.
• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.
11.5 Cleaning the filters
The filter system is made of 3 parts.