Maintenance and cleaning
General cleaningMoving the dishwasher
Inspect the Ţlters and spray arm nozzle before re-loadingIf you have to move the dishwasher(you are moving
the dishwasher and remove any food scraps. Wipe roundhouse, etc):
the rubber gasket at the bottom of the door to remove
grease which tends to collect there.1. Unplug it.
2. Turn off the water tap.
Cleaning the Ţlters3. Remove the water inlet and discharge hoses.
There are two Ţlters, a coarse one and a Ţne one whichAvoid tilting the dishwasher during transportation.
should be cleaned after every wash. Lift out these Ţlters
which are in the base of the dishwasher and wash under
running water.Protecting the dishwasher against
freezing
The dishwasher must not be used without the
Ţlters. Incorrect repositioning of the Ţlters willIf the dishwasher is placed in an environment
produce poor washing results.where the temperature sometimes falls below 0! C,
there is a risk that the small amount of water which
Cleaning of the Ţlters is vital to ensure correctremains inside the parts of the dishwasher will
operation of the dishwasher.freeze and damage it. To prevent this you should:
1. Turn off the water supply to the dishwasher.
Cleaning the spray arm nozzle2. Remove the water inlet and discharge hoses.
The holes in the spray arm nozzle must be kept free of3. Make sure that there is dishwasher salt in the
scraps for the efŢciency of the washing action. salt container for the water softener.
Inspect the spray arm regularly. When thorough cleaning
is necessary, remove the spray arm by unscrewing theThe appliance is only to be used and stored
nut anti-clockwise, remove the washer and lift off theindoors at normal room temperature. The manu-
spray arm.facture is not responsible for any frost damage.
Wash the spray arm with hot soapy water using a stiff
saucepan brush if necessary to remove scraps.
Re-assemble carefully, making sure the nut is secure.
Cleaning the cabinet
Wipe the outside of the cabinet and control panel regularly
with a soft damp cloth. When necessary, use washing up
liquid to remove stubborn marks, rinse with a damp cloth
and rub up with a soft duster.
Never use abrasive cleaners which could damage the
surface, ie: scouring pads or solvents (acetone, trichlori-
ethylene, etc).
If the dishwasher is not going to be used for some time,
take the following precautions:
1. Unplug the dishwasher and turn off the water
supply.
2. Fill up the rinse aid container.
3. Make sure the tub is clean by carrying out a
wash programme (without any crockery) using
Finish Dishwasher cleaner, then dry the inside
thoroughly.
4. Leave the door ajar.
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