John Lewis JLBIDW 1201 User manual

JLBIDW 1201
Dishwasher
Instruction manual

Important safety information
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with
the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or
transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in
order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST
read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. If you are
unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John Lewis
branch from which you purchased the appliance.
In the interest of your safety and to
ensure the correct use, before
installing and first using the appliance,
read this user manual carefully,
including its hints and warnings. To
avoid unnecessary mistakes and
accidents, it is important to ensure
that all people using the appliance are
thoroughly familiar with its operation
and safety features. Save these
instructions and make sure that they
remain with the appliance if it is
moved or sold, so that everyone
using it through its life will be
properly informed on appliance use
and safety.
If you are unsure of the meanings of
these warnings contact the John
Lewis branch from which you
purchased the appliance.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• Check the appliance r for any transport
damage. Never connect a damaged
machine. If the appliance is damaged
contact your supplier.
• All packaging must be removed before
use.
• Any electrical work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a
qualified electrician.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a
qualified plumber.
• For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter
the specifications or attempt to modify
this product in any way.
• Never use the appliance if the electrical
supply cable and water hoses are
damaged; or if the control panel, work
top or plinth area are damaged such that
the inside of the appliance is freely
accessible. Contact your local repair
agent, in order to avoid hazard.
• All sides of the appliance must never be
drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic and
electric components.
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For electrical and water connection
carefully follow the instructions given
in the specific paragraphs.
Child safety
• This appliance is designed to be operated
by adults. Children should not be allowed
to tamper with the controls or play with
the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from
children. There is a risk of suffocation.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
• Keep children well away from the
appliance when the door is open.
Correct use
• This appliance is only intended for
washing household utensils suitable for
machine washing.
• Do not put any solvents in the appliance.
This could cause an explosion.
• Knives and other items with sharp points
must be loaded in the cutlery basket with
their points down or placed in a
horizontal position in the upper basket.
• Only use products (detergent, salt and
rinse aid) suitable for dishwashers.
• Avoid opening the door whilst the
appliance is in operation, hot steam may
escape.
• Do not take any dishes out of the
appliance before the end of the washing
programme.
• After use, isolate the appliance from the
power supply and turn off the water
supply.
• This product should be serviced only by
an authorised service engineer, and only
genuine spare parts should be used.
• Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons could cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local repair
agent. Always insist on genuine spare
parts.
General safety
• Persons (including children) with reduced
physical sensory, mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge must
not use the appliance. They must have
supervision or instruction for the
operation of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Dishwasher detergents can cause
chemical burns to eyes, mouth and throat.
Could endanger life! Comply with the
safety instructions of the dishwasher
detergent manufacturer.
• The water in your appliance is not for
drinking. Detergent residue may still be
present in the appliance.
• Ensure that the appliance door is always
closed when it is not being loaded or
unloaded. In this way you will avoid
anybody tripping over the open door and
hurting themselves.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
Maintenance and
cleaning
• For information on maintenance and
cleaning your appliance see the specific
chapter in this instruction manual.
Service
• This product should be serviced by an
authorised service engineer and only
genuine spare parts should be used.
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Ecological hints
To save water and energy and help protect
the environment, we recommend that you
follow these hints:
• Ensure that the water softener is correctly
adjusted.
• Do not prewash under running water.
• Select the washing programme to suit the
nature and degree of the soil on the
dishes.
• Do not use more detergent, dishwasher
salt and rinse aid than is recommended in
these operating instructions and by the
manufacturer of the respective product.
•Half load: This function is useful and
economical when the basket are not fully
loaded.
Environmental
information
The packaging materials are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled. The plastic
components are identified by markings (e.g.
>PE<, >PS<) . Please dispose of the
packaging materials in the appropriate
container at the community waste disposal
facilities.
When a unit is no longer being used:
• Pull the mains plug out of the
mains socket.
• Cut off the mains cable and the
mains plug and dispose of them.
• Dispose of the door catch. This
prevents children from trapping
themselves inside and endangering
their lives.
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Contents
For the user
Important safety information 2
Description of the appliance 6
Control panel 7
Start/Cancel button 7
Washing programmes 9
When the appliance is first
installed
10
The water softener 10
Filling with salt 12
Filling with rinse aid 12
Daily use 13
Loading cutlery and dishes 13
Use of detergent 16
Select and start a washing
programme
18
Unloading the appliance 19
Maintenance and cleaning 19
Cleaning the filters 19
Cleaning the appliance 20
Prolonged periods of non-operation 21
Frost precautions 21
Moving the appliance 21
Something not working 21
For the installer
Technical data 24
Installation 24
Water connection 25
Electrical connection 27
Repairs - after sales service 28
Guide to use the
instruction manual
The following symbols will be found in the
text to guide you throughout the instructions:
Safety instructions
Hints and tips
Environmental information
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Description of the appliance
1. Upper basket
2. Water hardness dial
3. Salt container
4. Detergent dispenser
5. Rinse aid dispenser
6. Rating plate
7. Filters
8. Lower spray arm
9. Upper spray arm
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Control panel
The controls are on the top on the
control panel. To operate with the
controls, keep the appliance door
ajar.
1. On/off button
2. Programme indicators
3. Indicators
4. Start/Cancel button
5. Half load button
On/off button
Press this button to switch on or off the
appliance.
Indicators
In addition to the programme indicators
other indicators help you in the use of your
appliance.
Wash • The indicator comes on when
you select a washing
programme.
• The indicator stays on for all the
duration of the washing
programme.
• The indicator goes off when the
washing programme is
completed.
End The indicator comes on:
• When the washing programme
is completed.
• When you adjust the level of
the water softener.
• When you activate or
deactivate the acoustic signals.
• When there is a malfunction of
the appliance.
Salt The indicator comes on when the
salt has run out.
1)
The salt indicator can remain on
for a few hours after that salt has
been replenished (assuming the
appliance remains switched on).
The operation of the appliance is
not affected.
1) The salt indicator comes never on while a washing
programme is running even if filling with salt is
necessary.
Start/Cancel button
With this button you can:
• Select a washing programme.
• Adjust the level of the water softener.
• Activate or deactivate the acoustic signals.
• Cancel a washing programme in progress.
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Half load button
This function is useful and economical when
baskets are not fully loaded. It decreases the
duration of the programme and reduces the
consumption of water and energy.
Remember to load both baskets.
When using the Half load function we
recommend that you reduce the dose of
detergent that is normally used for a
complete load.
Set the Half load function before the start of
a washing programme. It is not possible to
set the Half load while a washing
programme is in progress.
The Half load function is not available for all
washing programmes. Refer to 'Washing
programmes'. Press the half load button to
activate the function. If the function is
available, the related indicator comes on
Programme indicators A
and B
These indicators have also an auxiliary
function in the following operations:
• Adjustment of the level of the water
softener.
• Activation or deactivation of the acoustic
signals.
Setting mode
The appliance must be in setting
mode for these operations:
• To start a washing programme.
• To adjust electronically the level of the
water softener.
• To activate or deactivate the acoustic
signals.
Switch on the appliance. The
appliance is in setting mode when:
• All the programme indicators are off and
the End indicator flashes.
Switch on the appliance. The
appliance is not in setting mode when:
• Only one programme indicator is on.
– Cancel the washing programme to go
back to the setting mode. Refer to
'Select and start a washing programme'.
Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals indicate that:
• The washing programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
Factory setting: on.
Deactivating the acoustic signals
1. Switch on the appliance. Make sure that
the appliance is in setting mode.
2. Press and hold the Start/Cancel button
until the programme indicator (A)
flashes and the programme indicator (B)
comes on.
3. Press immediately the Start/Cancel
button. The programme indicator (A)
comes on and the programme indicator
(B) starts to flash.
4. After a few seconds, the programme
indicator (A) goes off and the End
indicator comes on. The programme
indicator (B) continues to flash.
5. Press the Start/Cancel button, the End
indicator goes off. The acoustic signals
are deactivated.
6. Switch off the appliance to confirm the
operation.
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Activating the acoustic signals
1. To activate the acoustic signals again, do
steps (1) through (4). The programme
indicator (A) goes off and the End
indicator is off. The programme indicator
(B) continues to flash.
2. Press the Start/Cancel button again. The
End indicator comes on. The acoustic
signals are activated.
3. Switch off the appliance to confirm the
operation.
Washing programmes
Programme Degree of soil and
type of load
Programme description Half load
function
70° Intensive Heavy soil.
Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans.
Prewash
Wash 70 °C
Rinses
Dry
YES
65° Normal Normal soil.
Crockery and
cutlery.
Prewash
Wash 65 °C
Rinses
Dry
YES
65° Quick
1)
Normal or light soil.
Crockery and
cutlery.
Wash 65 °C
Rinse
NO
50° Economy
2)
Normal soil.
Crockery and
cutlery.
Prewash
Wash 50 °C
Rinses
Dry
YES
Rinse hold Any soil.
Partial load (to be completed later in the day). This
programme does not require the use of detergent.
NO
1) Ideal for washing a partially loaded dishwasher. This is the perfect daily programme, made to meet the needs of a
family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery.
2) This is the standard programme for test institutes. With this programme you have the most efficient use of water
and energy consumption for crockery and cutlery with normal soil. .
Consumption values
Programme Programme time
(minute)
Energy (kWh) Water (litre)
70° Intensive 85 - 95 1.8 - 2.0 22 - 25
65° Normal 100 - 110 1.4 - 1.6 19 - 21
65° Quick 30 0.9 9
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Programme Programme time
(minute)
Energy (kWh) Water (litre)
50° Economy 130 - 140 1.0 - 1.2 14 - 16
Rinse hold 12 0.1 5
The consumption values are intended
as a guide. They depend on the
pressure and the temperature of the
water, on the variations of the power
supply and on the quantity of the
dishes.
When the appliance is first
installed
Before using the appliance for the first time:
• Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installation
instructions
• Remove all packaging from inside the
appliance.
• Check if the factory set of the water
softener complies with the water
hardness in your area. If not, adjust the
level of the water softener.
• Pour 1 litre of water into the salt
container and then fill with dishwasher
salt.
• Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
The water softener
The appliance is equipped with a water
softener designed to remove minerals and
salts from the water supply, which would
have a detrimental or adverse effect on the
operation of the appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals and
salts, the harder your water is. Water
hardness is measured in equivalent scales,
Clarke degrees, French degrees (°TH) and
mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit
for the hardness of water).
The softener should be adjusted according
to the hardness of the water in your area.
Your local Water Authority can advise you
on the hardness of the water in your area.
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Water hardness Adjustment of the water
softener Use of salt
Clarke °TH mmol/l manually electronically
64 - 88 91 - 125 9.1 - 12.5 2 level 10 yes
53 - 63 76 - 90 7.6 - 8.9 2 level 9 yes
46 - 52 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5 2 level 8 yes
36 - 45 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4 2 level 7 yes
28 - 35 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 2 level 6 yes
23 - 27 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 2 level 5 yes
18 - 22 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 1 level 4 yes
13 - 17 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 1 level 3 yes
5 - 12 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8 1 level 2 yes
< 5 < 7 < 0.7 1 level 1 no
The water softener must be set in
two ways, manually and
electronically.
Setting manually
The appliance is factory set at position 2.
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Remove the lower basket from the
appliance.
3. Turn the water hardness dial to position
1 or 2. Refer to the water hardness
table.
4. Replace the lower basket.
Setting electronically
The appliance is factory set at level 5.
1. Switch on the appliance. Make sure that
the appliance is in setting mode.
2. Press and hold the Start/Cancel button
until the programme indicator (A) starts
to flash and the programme indicator
(B) comes on.
3. When the programme indicator (B)
goes off and the End indicator starts to
flash, press the Start/Cancel button. The
programme indicator (A) starts to flash,
the electronic adjustment of the water
softener is now activated.
4. The number of flashes of the End
indicator indicates the current setting of
the water softener (e.g. 5 flashes of the
End indicator / pause / 5 flashes of the
End indicator = level 5 )
5. To change the level, press the Start/
Cancel button. Each time the button is
pressed the level increases. Refer to the
water hardness table.
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6. Switch off the appliance to confirm the
operation.
Filling with salt
Caution! Only use salt specifically
designed for dishwasher use. All
other types of salt, especially table
salt, will damage the water softener.
Only fill with salt just before starting
one of the complete washing
programmes. This will prevent any
grains of salt or salty water, which
may have been spilt, to remain on the
bottom of the appliance for any
period of time and cause corrosion.
1. Open the appliance door and remove
the lower basket.
2. Unscrew the cap of the salt container by
turning it anticlockwise.
3. Pour 1 litre of water into the container
(this is necessary only before filling with
salt for the first time).
4. Using the funnel provided, pour in the
salt until the container is full.
5. Screw on the cap of the salt container by
turning it clockwise until it stops with a
click. Make sure that there is no trace of
salt on the screw thread or on the
gasket.
Do not worry if water overflows
from the unit when filling with salt,
this is quite normal.
Filling with rinse aid
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Caution! Only use branded rinse aid
for dishwashers. Never fill the rinse
aid dispenser with any other
substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning
agent, liquid detergent). This would
damage the appliance.
Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing,
and spot and streak free drying.
Rinse aid is automatically added
during the last rinse.
1. Press the release button (2) to open the
lid (5) of the rinse aid dispenser.
2. Fill the rinse aid dispenser (1) with rinse
aid. The maximum level for filling is
indicated by 'max'.
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3. Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling
with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess
foaming during the next washing
programme.
4. Close the rinse aid dispenser. Press the
lid until it locks into position.
Fill the rinse aid dispenser when the
indicator (4) becomes clear.
Adjusting the rinse aid
dosage
The factory set in position 4.
You can set the rinse aid dosage between
position 1 (lowest dosage) and position 6
(highest dosage).
Turn the rinse aid selector (3) to increase or
reduce the dosage.
Daily use
• Check if it's necessary to refill with
dishwasher salt or rinse aid.
• Open the door, slide out the baskets and
load cutlery and dishes.
• Fill the detergent dispenser with
detergent.
• Select a washing programme suitable for
the degree of soil and the type of load.
• Start the washing programme.
Loading cutlery and
dishes
Sponges, household cloths and any object
that can absorb water must not be washed
in the appliance.
• Remove all left over food and debris from
dishes.
• Soften remnants of burnt food in pans.
• Dishes and cutlery must not impede the
rotation of the spray arms.
• Load hollow items with the opening
downwards so that water cannot collect
in the container or a deep base.
• Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie
inside one another or cover each other.
• To avoid damage to glasses, they must
not touch.
• Lay small objects in the cutlery basket.
• Plastic items and pans with non stick
coatings have a tendency to retain water
drops. These items will not dry as well as
porcelain and steel items.
• Light items (e.g. plastic bowls) must be
loaded in the upper basket and arranged
so they do not move.
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For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes
are not suitable: are of limited suitability:
• Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-
of-pearls 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 copper items.
• Lead crystal glass.
• Steel items prone to rusting.
• Wooden platters.
• Items made from synthetic fibres.
• Only wash stoneware if it is specially marked
as being dishwasher-safe by the manufacturer.
• Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed
frequently.
• Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to
discolour during washing: Residue, e.g. egg
white, egg yolk and mustard often cause
discolouring and staining on silver. Therefore
always clean left-overs from silver
immediately, if it is not to be washed straight
after use.
The lower basket
The lower basket is designed to take pots,
pans, lids, dishes, salad bowls and cutlery.
Serving dishes and large lids should be
arranged around the edge of the basket,
ensuring that the spray arms can turn freely.
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The cutlery basket
Warning! Knives with long blades,
stored in an upright position, are a
potential hazard. Long and/or sharp
items of cutlery such as carving knives
must be positioned horizontally in the
upper basket. Take care when
loading or unloading sharp items such
as knives. Forks and spoons should
be placed in the removable cutlery
basket with the handles facing
downwards and the knives with their
handles facing upwards
Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent
them from sticking together.
For best results we recommend you use the
cutlery grid. If the size and dimensions of the
cutlery do not allow the use of the grid, this
can be easily removed.
The upper basket
The upper basket is designed for plates
(dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates of up
to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and
glasses.
Arrange items on and underneath the cup
racks so that water can reach all surfaces.
Avoid to put plates in the first three sectors
in the front part of the basket. Make sure
the plates tilt forwards.
Glasses with long stems can be placed
upside down in the cup racks.
For taller items, the cup racks can be folded
upwards.
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Caution! Ensure that the spray arms
can rotate freely before you close the
appliance door.
Adjusting the height of
the upper basket
If washing very large plates you can load
them in the lower basket after moving the
upper basket to the higher position.
Maximum height of the dishes
In the upper
basket
In the lower
basket
With upper
basket in the
higher
position
20 cm 31 cm
With upper
basket in the
lower position
24 cm 27 cm
Moving the upper basket to the
higher position
1. Turn the stops (A) of the front runners
outwards.
2. Slide the basket out.
3. Slide the basket in again on the higher
position.
4. Turn the stops (A) of the front runners
back to their original position.
Caution! When the basket is in the
higher position do not put cups on
the cup racks.
Warning! Always close the
appliance door after loading the
baskets. An open door can be a
hazard.
Use of detergent
Caution! Only use detergents
specifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
Please observe the dosing and
storage recommendations as stated
on the detergent packaging.
Using no more than the correct
amount of detergent contributes to
reducing pollution.
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Fill with detergent
30
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1. Press the release button (3) to open the
lid (4) of the detergent dispenser.
2. Put the detergent in compartment (2).
3. If the washing programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of detergent
in compartment (1).
4. If you use detergent tablets, put the
tablet in compartment (2).
5. Close the lid. Make sure that it locks into
position.
Detergent tablets from different
manufacturers dissolve at different
rates. For this reason, some
detergent tablets do not attain their
full cleaning power during short
washing programmes. Therefore,
please use long washing programmes
when using detergent tablets, to
ensure the complete removal of
detergent residual.
Using combi detergent
tablets
When you use tablets, that contain salt and
rinse aid, do not fill the salt container and
rinse aid dispenser.
Be sure that these tablets are applicable for
the water hardness in your area (refer to the
instructions on the packaging of the
products).
1. Adjust manually and electronically the
water softener to the lowest level.
2. Set the dosage of rinse aid dispenser to
the lowest position.
Using again separately
detergent, salt and rinse aid
1. Fill the salt container and the rinse aid
dispenser.
2. Adjust manually and electronically the
water softener to the highest level.
3. Start a washing programme without
dishes.
4. When the washing programme is
completed, adjust the water softener to
the water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the rinse aid dosage.
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Select and start a washing
programme
Starting the washing
programme
1. Switch on the appliance. Make sure that
the appliance is in setting mode.
2. Select a washing programme. Refer to
'Washing programmes'.
• The related programme indicator
comes on.
3. Close the appliance door, the washing
programme starts automatically.
Warning! Interrupt or cancel a
washing programme in progress only
if it’s absolutely necessary. Hot steam
may escape when the appliance door
is opened. Open the door carefully.
Interrupting a washing
programme in progress
1. Open the appliance door. The washing
programme stops.
2. Close the appliance door. The
programme continues from the point at
which it was interrupted.
Cancelling the washing
programme
If the washing programme has not yet
started, you can change the selection.
When a washing programme is in progress,
you cannot change the selection. You have
to cancel the programme to make a new
selection.
1. Press and hold the Start/Cancel button
until the indicator of the programme in
progress goes off and the End indicator
starts to flash.
2. Release the Start/Cancel button, the
washing programme has been cancelled.
Make sure that there is detergent in
the detergent dispenser before you
start a new washing programme.
End of the washing
programme
When the washing programme is
completed, an intermittent acoustic signal
sounds.
1. Open the appliance door.
• The End indicator is on.
2. Switch off the appliance.
Leave the door ajar and wait a few
minutes before removing the dishes.
In this way they will be cooler and
the drying will be improved.
It is recommended that the appliance
is unplugged and the water tap
turned off when the washing
programme is completed.
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Unloading the appliance
• Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The
dishes should therefore be allowed to
cool down before removing from the
appliance.
• Empty the lower basket first and then the
upper one; this will avoid water dripping
from the upper basket onto the dishes in
the lower one.
• Water may appear on the sides and the
door of the appliance as the stainless steel
will eventually become cooler than the
dishes.
Maintenance and cleaning
Cleaning the filters
The filters must be checked and cleaned
from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade
the washing result.
Warning! Before cleaning the filters
ensure that the appliance is switched
off.
1. Open the appliance door and remove
the lower basket.
2. The filter system has a coarse filter (A),
a micro-filter (B) and a flat filter (C).
A
B
C
3. Turn the handle of the micro-filter (B)
about 1/4 a turn anticlockwise to unlock
it.
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1
2
4. Remove the micro-filter (B) out of the
flat filter (C).
5. Take hold of the coarse filter (A) by the
handle with the hole and remove from
the micro-filter (B).
6. Thoroughly clean both filters under
running water.
7. Remove the flat filter (C) from the base
of the washing compartment. Clean both
faces thoroughly under running water.
8. Put the flat filter (C) back in the base of
the washing compartment and ensure
that it fits perfectly under the two guides
(D).
D
9. Place the coarse filter (A) in the micro-
filter (B) and press together.
10. Put the coarse filter (B) in place and turn
the handle clockwise to the lock into
place. During this process ensure that
the flat filter (C) does not protrude
above the base of the washing
compartment.
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1
Caution! Never use the appliance
without filters. Incorrect
repositioning and fitting of the filters
will produce poor washing results
and will result in damage to the
appliance.
Spray arms
Caution! Never try to remove the
spray arms.
If residue of soil has clogged the holes in the
spray arms, remove the debris with a sharp
pointed item (e.g. toothpick, cocktail stick).
Cleaning the appliance
External cleaning
Clean the external surfaces of the appliance
and control panel with a damp soft cloth. If
necessary use only neutral detergents.
Never use abrasive products, scouring pads
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