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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 run-
ning water. Simply remove large food parti-
cles and debris. Convenient and environmen-
tally-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, and 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.
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
Dishesifyouwanttowashobjectsthatmay
be fragile.
Dishwashing detergent
Werecommendthatyouuse
only unscented, granular automatic
dishwashing detergent. Using the
wrongdetergentcouldcauseooding
and/or damage 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.
Twelve grains and higher is extremely
hard water and detergent alone may not
be enough.You may need to use a water
softener to maximize the performance of
your dishwasher. Also, in areas with hard
water (9+) you may need to wash at lower
temperatures to prevent hard water depos-
its from forming in tank and wash system.
In hard water areas, both the dishes and
the machine can develop a white or gray
lmafterawhile.Thiscanberemovedby
