Care and cleaning
ImportantSpray arm (2)
Make sure that the machine is unplugged and the waterThe holes in the spray arm nozzle must be kept free of
turned off before undertaking any kind of maintenance.scraps for the efŢciency of the washing action. Inspect
the spray arm regularly. When thorough cleaning is
General cleaningnecessary, remove the spray arm by unscrewing the nut
Inspect the Ţlters and spray arm nozzle before re-loadingclockwise (it has a left-handed thread) and lift off the
spray arm.
the machine and remove any food scraps. Wipe round
the rubber gasket at the bottom of the door to removeWash the spray arm with hot soapy water using a stiff
grease which tends to collect there.saucepan brush if necessary to remove scraps.
Re-assemble carefully, making sure the nut is secure.
Rinse aid dispenser (1)
Use of rinse aid will result in faster drying of the load andCoarse Ţlter (3)
gives the dishes a shiny Ţnish. It may be necessary toThe purpose of the coarse Ţlter is to catch large objects
adjust the quantity of rinse aid dispensed if you live in eithersuch as toothpicks and pieces of eggshell. Make sure
a very hard water or a very soft water area. More is neededthat the Ţlter is always clean. Lift it out and rinse it under
for hard water and less for soft water. Leave the dispenserrunning water whenever necessary.
in its preset position when you Ţrst use the dishwasher and
only adjust if, after a few cycles, you notice the following:
Fine Ţlter (4)
Y Crockery remaining dull looking and/or showingIt is just as important to keep this Ţlter clean. A dirty or
occasional round spots. If this happens, increase theclogged Ţlter will impair washing efŢciency. The Ţne Ţlter
quantity of rinse aid by turning the red dial below thecan easily be lifted out for cleaning when you have
Ţlter trough clockwise. removed the coarse Ţlter.
Y Crockery feeling sticky or showing whitish spots. If this
happens, decrease the quantity of rinse aid by turningThe dishwasher must not be used without the
Ţlters. Incorrect repositioning of the Ţlters will
the red dial below the Ţller trough anti-clockwise.produce poor washing results.
The dispenser holds about 140 ml. This is enough for 40-
70 wash cycles, depending on the dosage setting. WhenCleaning of the Ţlters is vital to ensure correct
the rinse aid level is approaching the bottom of the scale it isoperation of the machine.
time to reŢll the dispenser. Swivel out the Ţller trough and
carefully Ţll up with rinse aid until the level reaches up to
the red mark on the level indicator tube. Do not overŢll, and
carefully wipe off any spillage with a damp cloth immediately.
DonOt forget to close the Ţller trough afterwards.
Do not Ţll the rinse aid dispenser with liquid
detergent.
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