9
Customer Care Center
1-800-898-1879
www.askousa.com
Basic Course
Below are step-by-step instructions to help you
achieve the best possible dishwashing results.
Load the baskets correctly!
Thanks to Self Cleaning System, you
do not need to rinse the dishes under
running water. Simply remove large food
particles and debris. Convenient and environ-
mentally-friendly!
Placeglasses,cups,bowls,sideplates,and
saucers in the upper basket.Wineglasses
should be hung from or leaned against the
wine glass shelf and knives placed in the knife
stand if present.
Note!
Ensure that all soiled surfaces face inwards
or downwards!
Placedinnerplates,sideplates,serving
dishes, saucepans, and cutlery (in the cut-
lery basket) in the lower basket. The remov-
able plate insert, which comes with certain
models, can be easily removed to provide
room for large plates, saucepans, pots, or
placed in three alternative positions.
Stand the cutlery with handles downward
and as spread out as possible. Ensure that
spoons are not resting inside each other.
CAUTION!
Knives and other utensils with sharp points
must be loaded in the basket with their
points down or placed in a horizontal posi-
tion.
Donotputcutlerymadeofdierentmateri-
als - such as silver and stainless steel - in
the same compartment (risk of stains).
Thecutlerybaskethasafoldingapinthe
middle for small items or narrow shafts,
such as electric whisks.
Placelongcutleryandcarvingknivesinthe
special knife box (if present) or in the upper
basket.
Check that the spray arms are able to
move freely.
See the section entitled Fragile Dishes if you
wanttowashobjectsthatmaybefragile.
Dishwashing detergent
Werecommendthatyouuse
only unscented, granular automatic dish-
washing detergent. Using the wrong deter-
gentcouldcauseoodingand/ordamage
your dishwasher. Do not use detergent that
has been wet and is clumped. Also, check
the expiration date on the container.
The amount of detergent needed can vary
duetodierencesinwaterhardness.To
determine the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water utility or area water
softening company. The harder the water,
the more detergent you may need. Refer to
the chart below for the recommended de-
tergent amounts based on water hardness.
Remember,youshouldadjusttheamount
of detergent you use by small amounts
untilyoundthecorrectamount.