Belling IDW450MK2 Instruction Manual page 13

Consider buying utensils which are identified as dishwasher-proof.
Use a mild detergent that is described as 'kind to dishes'. If necessary, seek further
information from the detergent manufacturers.
For particular items, select a program with as low a temperature as possible.
To prevent damage, do not take gla ss a nd c utlery out of the dishwasher immediately
after the programme h as ended.
Are not suitable
Cutlery with wooden, horn china or
mother-of-pearl handles
Plastic items that are not heat resistant
Older cutlery with glued parts that are not
temperature resistant
Bonded cutlery items or dishes
Pewter or cooper items
Crystal glass
Steel items subject to rusting
Wooden platters
Items made from synthetic fibres
(For best performance of the dishwasher, follow these loading guide lines.
Features and appearance of baskets and cutlery baskets may vary from your model.)
Scrape off any large amounts o f leftover food. Soften remnants of burnt food in pans.
It is not necess ary to rinse the d ishes under running water.
Place objects in the dishwasher in following way:
1.Items such as cups, glasses, pots /pans, etc. are faced downwards.
2.Curved items, or ones with recesses, should be loaded aslant so that water can run off.
3.All utensils are stacked securely and can not tip over.
4.All utensils are placed in the way that the spray arms can rotate freely during washing.
Very small items should not be washed in the dishwasher as they could easily fall out of the basket.
Load hollow items suc h as cup s, glasses, pans etc. With the opening facing downwards so that
water can not collect in the con tainer or a deep b ase.
Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie ins ide one another, or cover each oth er.
To avoid damage to glasse s, th ey must not touc h.
Load large ite ms which are most difficult to clea n into the lower bask et.
The upper basket is designed to ho ld more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses , coffee
and tea cups
Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential haza rd!
Long and/or sharp items o f cutlery such as carving kniv es must be positioned
horizonta lly in the upper b asket.
Please do not ove rload yo ur dishwasher. This is important for good results and for
reasonab le consumption of energy.
To prevent water dripping from the uppe r basket into the lower basket, we recommend that you
empty the lower basket first and then the upper basket.
Are of limited suitability
Some types of glasses can become
dull after a large number of washes
Silver and aluminum parts have a
tendency to discolour during washing
Glazed patterns may fade if machine
washed frequently