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To achieve excellent results every time, the fil-
ters should be checked and cleaned after
each wash.
To remove the filter unit, simply turn the handle
anticlockwise (fig. 18).
For ease of cleaning, the central container is
removable (fig. 19).
Remove the gauze filter (fig.20) and wash the
whole unit under a jet of water. If necessary a
small brush can be used.
With the Self-cleaning Micro filter, mainte-
nance is reduced and the filter unit need only
be checked every two weeks. Nevertheless,
after each wash it is advisable to check that
the central container and the gauze filter are
not clogged.
NB: after cleaning the filters, make sure
that they are correctly reassembled and
that the gauze filter is properly positioned
at the bottom of the dishwasher.
Make sure that the filter is screwed back,
clockwise, into the gauze, as poor seating
of the filter unit could have an adverse
effect on the efficiency of the appliance.
Warning: never use the dishwasher without
the filters.
Practical hints
Selecting the programme
This dishwasher offers you a wide range of
wash programmes so that you can choose the
most suitable according to the type of dishes
and how dirty they are.
Refer to the PROGRAMME LIST to choose
the most suitable programme.
Useful hints
In order to avoid any dripping from the top
rack, remove the lower rack first.
If the dishes are to be left in the machine for
some time, leave the door ajar, to let some air
circulate
and
to
improve
the
drying
performance.
How to make SAVINGS
1) If you want the dishwasher to give a com-
plete wash, place the dishes in the dishwasher
at the end of each meal and if necessary turn
on the COLD PRE-WASH cycle to soften the
food remains and remove bigger particles of
food from the new load of dishes. When the
dishwasher is full start the complete wash
cycle programme.
2) If the dishes are not very dirty or if the
baskets are not very full select an ECONOMY
programme, following the instructions in the
program list.
How to get really good wash RESULTS
1) Place the dishes face downwards.
2) Try to place the dishes in such a way that
they are not touching one another. If they are
loaded properly you will get better results.
3) Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher
remove any remaining food (bones, shells,
pieces of meat or vegetables, coffee grounds,
skin of fruit, cigarette ash etc. that could clog
up the outflow and the washing arm jets.
4) After loading the dishes check that the
washing arms can rotate freely.
5) Pans and other dishes that have particularly
stubborn food particles or remnants of burnt
food should be left to soak in water with
dishwasher detergent.
6) To wash silver properly:
a) rinse the silver immediately after use, espe-
cially if it has been used for mayonnaise, eggs,
fish etc.
b) do not sprinkle detergent onto it
c) keep it separate from other metals
What to DO if
1) You want to stop the dishwasher to put in
more dishes whilst it is in the middle of a wash.
Open the door only after pressing the O/I but-
ton so that the dishwasher is in OFF.
After closing the door, wait 3 minutes before
starting up the machine again.
What not to wash
It should also be remembered that not all
dishes are suitable for washing in a dishwasher.
We advise against using the dishwasher to
wash items in thermoplastic, cutlery with
wooden or plastic handles, saucepans with
wooden handles, items in aluminium, crystal,
leaded glass unless otherwise stated.
Certain decorations may fade. It is therefore a
good idea before loading the whole batch to
wash just one of the items first so as to be sure
that others like it will not fade.
It is also a good idea not to put silver cutlery
with non-stainless steel handles into the
dishwasher as there could be a chemical
reaction between them.
IMPORTANT
When buying new crockery or cutlery always
make sure that they are suitable for washing in
a dishwasher.
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Cleaning and
maintenance
The outside of the cabinet can be cleaned with
a non-abrasive cleaning agent suitable for a
gloss finish.
The dishwasher does not require special
maintenance, because the tank is selfclea-
ning. Regularly wipe the door gasket with a
damp cloth to remove any food remains or
rinse aid. It is advisable to remove limestone
deposits or dirt periodically, by doing an empty
wash; pour a glass of vinegar on the bottom of
the tank and select the light wash.
If, in spite of the routine cleaning of the filters,
you notice that the dishes or pans are not pro-
perly washed or rinsed, check that all the
spray heads on the rotor arms (fig. A "5") are
clear.
If they are blocked, clean them in the following
way:
To remove the upper rotor arm, turn it until it
lines up with the stop marked by the arrow
(fig.1b). Push it upwards and, keeping it
pushed in, unscrew it in a clockwise direction.
To reassemble it repeat the same opera-
tion, but turn it anticlockwise. The lower
rotor arm can be removed simply by pulling it
upwards (fig. 2).
• wash the rotor arms under a jet of water to
clear any blockage in the spray heads.
• When you have finished, refit the rotor arms
in the same position, remembering to re-align
the arrow and screw into position.
1
1b
2
The water heater element is made of a special
stainless steel which after a while may change
colour; this does not in any way affect its
performance or its working life.
Both the door lining and the tank lining are in
stainless steel; however, should spots caused
by oxidation occur, this is probably due to a
high level of iron salts presents in the water.
The spots can be removed with a mild abrasi-
ve agent; never use chlorine based materials,
steel wool, etc.
WHEN CYCLE IS FINISHED
After every wash it is essential to turn off water
supply and to switch off the machine by pres-
sing the On/Off button to the off position. If the
machine is not going to be used for some time,
it is advisable to follow these rules:
1. do an empty wash with detergent in order to
clean the machine of any deposits.
2. pull out the electric plug.
3. turn off the water tap.
4. fill the rinse aid container.
5. Ieave the door ajar.
6. Keep the inside of the machine clean.
7. If the machine is left in places where the
temperature is below 0°C any water left
inside the pipes may freeze. Wait until the
temperature rises above zero and then wait
for about 24 hours before starting up the
dishwasher.
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