Russell Hobbs RH45BISLDW2-M User manual

Model number(s):
RH45BISLDW2-M
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 2088750
or visit us at https://mda.russellhobbs.com
IMPORTANT:
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
45cm Wide Built In Dishwasher
Instruction Manual

Contents
Safety instruction
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3-4
Water & electrical connection
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5-6
Disposal of old electrical appliances
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6
Saving energy & water
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Unpacking the dishwasher
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Product overview
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Control panel
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10-11
Pre
-Installation
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12
Water Hardness & setting the salt
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12-13
Loading the salt into the container
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13-14
Rinse aid dispenser
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14-16
Detergent
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16-19
Loading the dishwasher
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20-24
Washing programs
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Washing cycles
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26-27
Installation
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28-34
Drain hose connection
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Water connection
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36
Maintenance & Cleaning
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37-41
Trouble Shooting ………………………………………. 42-45
Connection to the Mains Supply ………………………………………. 46
Guarantee ………………………………………. 47
Technical Specification ………………………………………. 48
Notes ………………………………………. 49-51

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Safety Instructions
The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with current international safety
standards. The following information has been provided for safety reasons and should therefore
be read carefully. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. If the
appliance is sold, given away or moved, please ensure the manual is kept with the machine, so
that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it.
Please read this instruction manual carefully: it contains important information regarding the
safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
•The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for
commercial or industrial use.
•Use the dishwasher onlyfor its intended function.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•DO NOT allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with its controls.
•The appliance must be used by adults only, to wash domestic crockery according to the
instructions in this manual.
•If the appliance breaks down, do not under any circumstances touch the internal parts in an
attempt to carry out the repair work yourself.
•It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of the cover.
•Do not tamper with the controls.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Duringinstallation, the power supply cable must not be excessively or dangerously bent or
flattened.
•The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely
dangerous to leave the machine exposed to rain and storms.
•Do not touch the appliance when barefoot.
•When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the
cable.
•The water supply tap must be shut off and the plug should be removed from the electrical
socket before cleaning the appliance or carrying out any maintenance work.
•The door should not be left open as it may create a dangerous obstacle.

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Safety Instructions
•If your family includes children:
•Keep detergents and rinse aids away from children.
•Keep children away from the open door of a dishwasher, there could still be some
detergent left inside.
•Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. Open the door
verycarefully if the dishwasher is operating, there is a risk of water squirtingout.
•Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth.
•Do not use detergents, abrasives or spray-on cleaners on the control panel.
•Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline, they can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open.
•Do not use detergents not designed for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry
detergent, or hand washing detergent in your dishwasher. Keep these products out of the reach of
children.
•Ensure you do not use any corrosive chemicals or vapours in the appliance. It is not designed
for industrial or laboratory use.
•You should clean your dishwasher with a damp cloth. Don’t allow water to seep into any
openings.
•Do not lean or sit on the open door of the appliance: this may cause the appliance to
overturn.
•Never put any objects into the openings on the outer case.
•Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points
down or placed in a horizontal position.
•Do not place any heavy objects on or stand on the door when it is open. The appliance could tip
forward.
•When loading items to be washed, position sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the
door seal.
•Checkthat the detergent compartment is emptyafter completion of thewash cycle.
•Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic
items not marked, check themanufacturer's recommendations.
•The packaging material should not be used as a toy: it can become a choking or suffocation
•Packaging material could be dangerous for children!
Important notes:
•Any technical checks should be conducted exclusively by a trained and authorised
technician: Repairs carried out by unauthorised persons will invalidate the guarantee, as
well as posing a potential hazard to the user.
•The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting
from failure to observe the above precautions, from tampering with even a single
component or from the use of non-original spare parts.

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Water and Electrical Connection
Important note: Connection to the water and electricity supplies should only be performed by
a qualified technician.
Electrical Connection
Before inserting the plug into the electrical socket, make sure that:
•The socket is earthed and complies with current regulations;
•The socket can withstand the maximum load of the appliance, which is indicated on the
appliance’s rating
•The power supply voltage falls within appliance’s rating
•The socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. If this is not the case, ask an
authorised technician to replace the plug
•Do not use extension cables or multiple sockets.
•Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply cable and the electrical socket
should be easily accessible.
•The cable should not be bent or compressed.
Important notes:
•If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
Technical Assistance Service in order to prevent all potential hazards.
•This appliance must be earthed.
•Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse,
only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used. Correct
replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug.
•DO NOT use the plug unless the fuse cover is fitted.
Water connection
•The dishwasher should not stand on top of the water hoses or the electricity supply cable.
•If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a specialist store or an authorised technician
•The hose should not be bent or compressed.
•The appliance must be connected to the water supply network using new hoses. Do not use
old hoses.
•Ensure that the new hose supplied is connected and the old hose is disposed of safely.
•DO NOT overtighten the hose connector, hand tight is sufficient.
•Ensure the fill hose is not kinked.

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Water and Electrical Connection
•Tap connections*: A range of adaptors are available to suit your tap.
•DO NOT connect the dishwasher to a single outlet instantaneous water heater or an electric
heater.
•It MUST NOT be connected to a surface water drain.
•The maximum permissible inlet water pressure is 1Mpa.
•The minimum permissible inlet water pressure is 0.04Mpa.
•Do not abuse, sit on, or stand onthe door or dishrack of the dishwasher.
•Do not obstruct anyventilation openings.
If the appliance must be moved at any time, keep it in an upright position; if absolutely
necessary, it may be tilted onto its back.
Disposal of old electrical appliances
•The European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal
unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to
optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on
human health and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product
reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately
collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information
concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance. Saving energy and respecting the
environment.
•Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.
•To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush
with the appliance.
•Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into
a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut.

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Saving water and energy
•Only start a wash cycle when the dishwasher is full.
•While waiting for the dishwasher to be filled, prevent unpleasant odours with the Rapid
Wash.
•Select a wash cycle that is suited to the type of dishes/crockery and to the soil level of the
dishes/crockery using (see the washing program section): - for dishes with a normal soil level,
use the Eco wash cycle, which guarantees low energy and water consumption levels.
•if the load is smaller than usual activate the Half load function.
•If your electricity supply contract gives details of electricity saving time bands, run wash
cycles during the periods when a lower tariff is applied.
•use the Time Delay start function to help you organise the wash cycles accordingly.
•We strongly recommend that you use detergents that do not contain phosphates or chlorine,
as these products are harmful to the environment. We recommend Phosphate-free and
chlorine-free detergents containing enzymes.
•Enzymes provide a particularly effective action at temperatures around 50°C, and as a result
detergents containing enzymes can be used in conjunction with low-temperature wash cycles
in order to achieve the same results as a normal 65°C wash cycle.
•To avoid wasting detergent, use the product in appropriate quantities based on the
manufacturer’s recommendations, the hardness of the water and the soil level and quantity
of the crockery. Even if they are biodegradable, detergents contain substances that may alter
the balance of nature.
•Recycling & Disposal Information: As part of our continued commitment to helping the
environment, we reserve the right to use quality recycled components to keep down
customer costs and minimise material wastage.
•Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.

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Unpacking the appliance
1. Remove the appliance from all packaging and check that the product has not been damaged
during transportation. If it has been damaged, contact the manufacturer or the retailer and
do not proceed any further with the installation process. Below are key areas to check:
•A misaligned door
•Damage to the door
•Dents or holes in side panels and the top panel.
•Dents in the inside
•If you can see any damage do not use the dishwasher
Before using your dishwasher for the first time:
Before using the dishwasher for the first time you must complete the following, as failure to do
so will invalidate the guarantee:
1. Connection to the water and electricity supplies should only be performed by a qualified
technician.
2. Set the water softener
3. Add 1.5Kg dishwasher salt and then fully fill the salt container with water
4. Fill the rinse aid dispenser
5. Fill in the detergent dispenser

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Product Overview
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Front view Rear view
Unit Parts & Spare Parts
Before installation, check that all parts detailed in the product overview are present. If any parts
are missing, please contact the Customer Service team on 0345 208 8750 or visit us at
https://mda.russellhobbs.com
1. Upper basket
2. Inner pipe
3. Lower basket
4. Salt aid container
5. Detergent dispenser
6. Control panel
7. Mug shelf
8. Spray arms
9. Filter
10. Drain pipe
11. Power cord
12. Inlet pipe connector
13. Adjuster
14. Cutlery basket
15. Salt funnel
16. Installation accessories (please see
installation section)
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1. On/off button
2. Time delay button
3. On/off indicator light
4. Time delay indicator lights (3
hours, 6 hours, 9 hours & 12
hours)
5. Salt aid warning & rinse aid warning
indicator lights (when these are
shown they need refilling)
6. Program indicator lights
7. Half load indicator light
8. Half load button
9. Program button
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Control Panel
Control Panel Functions and Indicators
On/off button
Press to turn appliance on and off
Time delay button
Press to select time you wish to delay the start of the wash program by(press after selecting the
required program but prior to closing the door of the appliance)
On/off indicator light
Lights up when the appliance has been turned on
Time delay indicator lights (3 hours, 6 hours, 9 hours & 12 hours)
Light to show which delay time has been selected
Salt aid warning & rinse aid warning indicator lights
Light up when the salt container and/or rinse aid dispenser need to be refilled
Program indicator lights
Light to show which program has been selected
Half load indicator light
Lights up when the half load function has been selected
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Control Panel
Half load button
Press to select half load function (press after selecting the required program but prior to closing the
door of the appliance). This function should only be used when 6 or less place settings have been
loaded in to the appliance and require washing.
This function can only be used with following programs:
•Intensive
•Normal
•Eco
•Glass
•Quick 90’
Program button
Press to select the program you wish to select, these are:
•Intensive
•Normal
•Eco
•Glass
•Quick 90’
•Rapid 30’
Please see the following page for the full details of the washing programs section.

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Pre-Installation
Important Note: Prior to installation and first use the following 4 steps must be followed,
failure to do so will void your guarantee:
1. Set the water softener level
2. Add 1.5kg dishwasher salt and fill the salt container with water
3. Add rinse aid to the rinse aid dispenser
4. Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent powder or a detergent tablet
Water Hardness & Setting the Salt
The water softener must be set digitally, using the water hardness setting function. The
water softener is designed to remove minerals and salts from the water, 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. The softener should be adjusted
according to the hardness of the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise
you on the hardnessof the water in your area.
Adjusting Salt Consumption
The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjustment in the amount of salt consumed based
on the hardness of the water used. This is intended to optimise andcustomise the level of
salt consumption.
Please follow the steps below for adjustment in salt level/consumption:
1. Open the door and switch on the appliance.
2. Within 60 seconds after the appliance was switched on press and hold the ‘Program’ button
for more than 5 seconds to start the water softener setting function. The salt warning light
will flash periodically during the water setting function. The unit will exit the salt setting
function if no button is pressed within 5 seconds.
3. Press the ‘Program’ button to select the required softener level in accordance with your local
water hardness level. The program indicator lights will light up to indicator the different
softener levels (please see the table on the following page). The softener levels will change
in the following sequence: H1->H2->H3->H4->H5->H6 (H1 is the lowest setting and H6 is the
highest setting).
4. Press the On/off button to set the softener level.

Water Hardness & Setting the Salt
Note: The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the
dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes and utensils. The appliance is equipped with a
special softener that uses a salt container specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals
from the water.
It is recommended that adjustments should be made in accordance with the following scheme:
Note: Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply.
Loading the salt into the container
Important Note:
•Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers. Every other type of salt not
specifically designed for use in a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water
softener. In case of damage caused by the use of unsuitable salt the manufacturer do not give
any warranty and we are not liable for any damage caused.
•Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing programs.
•This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which may have been spilled, remaining on
the bottom of the machine for any period of time, which may cause corrosion.
The salt container is located beneath the lower basket and should be filled as explained in the
following section:
1. Remove the lower basket and then unscrew and remove the cap from the salt container. See
diagram 1 on the following page.
2. Place the salt funnel that is provided into the hole and pour approximately 1.5kg of
dishwasher salt into the salt container
3. Fully fill the salt container with water. It is normal for a small amount of water to come out of
the salt container. See diagram 2 on the following page.
4. After filling the container, screw the cap tightly back clockwise.
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Softener level
Program indicator
light sequence Salt consumption
(gram/cycle) Water Hardness (Clarke)
H1 Rapid 30' 0 0-6
H2 Quick 90' 9 7-14
H3 Quick 90' & Rapid 30' 12 15-21
H4 Glass 20 22-28
H5 Glass & Rapid 30' 30 29-42
H6 Glass & Quick 90' 60 43-69

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5. Usually, the salt warning indicator light will stop being illuminated within 2-6 days after
the salt container has been filled
6. Immediately after filling the salt into the salt container, a washing program should be
started (We suggest to use the Quick or rapid programs) Otherwise the filter system,
pump or other important parts of the machine may be damaged by salty water. This may
affect the guarantee.
Note:
•The salt container must only be refilled when the salt warning light in the control panel
comes on. Depending on how well the salt dissolves, the salt warning light may still be on
even though the salt container is filled.
•If there are spills of salt, a soak or a rapid program should be run to remove the excessive
salt.
Rinse Aid Dispenser
Rinse Aid dispenser
The rinse aid is released during the final rinse to prevent water from forming droplets on your
dishes, which can leave spots and streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to roll off
the dishes. Your dishwasher is designed to use liquid rinse aids. The rinse aid dispenser is
located inside the door next to the detergent dispenser.
To fill the dispenser, open the cap and pour the rinse aid into the dispenser until the level
indicator turns completely black. The volume of the rinse aid container is about 110ml.
Function of Rinse Aid
Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thorough rinsing, and spot and
streak free drying.
Important note:
Only use branded rinse aid for dishwasher. Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other
substances (e.g. Dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This may damage the
appliance.
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A small amount
of water may
come out of the
container after
filling with salt
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Salt container
cover

When to Refill the Rinse Aid Dispenser
There is a rinse aid warning indicator light in the control panel which will light when there is no
or little rinse aid in the rinse aid dispenser.
1. To open the dispenser, lift the cover with cover handle.
2. Pour the rinse aid into the dispenser, being careful not to overfill.
3. Close the cover and ensure it is fully closed
NOTE: Clean up any rinse aid spilled while during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid
excessive foaming during the next wash. Don't forget to replace the cap before you close
dishwasher door.
When to refill the rinse aid
The regularity of the dispenser needing to be refilled depends on how often dishes are washed
and the rinse aid setting used. The Low Rinse Aid indicator will appear in the display when
more rinse aid is needed. Do not overfill the rinse aid dispenser.
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Rinse Aid Dispenser
The rinse aid dispenser has 5 settings.
Please follow the steps below for adjustment in rinse aid level:
1. Open the door and switch on the appliance.
2. Within 60 seconds after the appliance was switched on press and hold the ‘Program’ button
for more than 5 seconds and then press the ‘Delay’ button to start the rinse aid setting
function. The rinse aid warning light will flash periodically during the setting function. The
unit will exit the salt setting function if no button is pressed within 5 seconds.
3. Press the ‘Program’ button to select the required rinse aid level in accordance with usage
habit. The program indicator lights will light up to indicator the different rinse aid levels
(please see the table on the following page). The rinse aid levels will change in the following
sequence: D1->D2->D3->D4->D5 (D1 is the lowest setting and D5 is the highest setting). The
default setting is D3 but increase if performance is not as required
4. Press the On/off button to set the softener level.
Note: Increase the rinse aid level if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after
washing. Reduce it if there are sticky whitish stains on your dishes or a bluish film on
glassware or knife blades.
Detergent
Detergent with its chemical ingredients are necessary to remove dirt, crush dirt and transport it
out of the dishwasher.
Important notes:
•Only use detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers.
•Keep your detergent fresh and dry.
•Don't put powder detergent into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes.
•Dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Keep it out of reach of children.
Rinse aid level Program indicator
light sequence
D1 Rapid 30'
D2 Quick 90'
D3 Quick 90' & Rapid 30'
D4 Glass
D5 Glass & Rapid 30'

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Detergent
Normally new pulverised detergent is without phosphate. Thus the water softener function of
phosphate is not given. In this case we recommend to fill salt in the salt container even when
the hardness of water is only 7*clarke. If detergents without phosphate are used in the case of
hard water often white spots appear on dishes and glasses. In this case please add more
detergent to reach better results. Detergents without chlorine do only bleach a little. Strong and
coloured spots will not be removed completely. In this case please choose a program with a
higher temperature.
Concentrated Detergent
Based on their chemical composition, detergents can be split in two basic types:
•conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components
•low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes
Detergent Tablets
Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different speeds. For this reason some
detergent tablets cannot dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during short programs.
Therefore please use long programs when using detergent tablets, to ensure the complete
removal of detergent residuals.
Detergent Dispenser
The dispenser must be refilled before the start of each wash cycle following the instructions
provided in the wash cycle table. Generally, only one tablespoon of detergent is needed for a
normal wash load. More heavily soiled items will need more detergent. Always add the
detergent just before starting the dishwasher, otherwise it could get damp and will not dissolve
properly if added mid cycle.

Detergent
Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser is located on the inside of the dishwasher door and is approximately
halfway up the door. The dispenser can be filled with either detergent powder or a detergent
tablet in compartment A,
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
Note: observe the dosing and storage recommendations that are stated on the detergent
packaging.
1. The detergent dispenser will automatically open during a washing cycle to release the
detergent powder or detergent tablet into the appliance. However should you need to
manually open the dispenser you can do this by sliding the latch on the dispenser, the
dispenser door will spring open
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Detergent powder
or detergent tablet Pre-wash
cycle detergent
Slide to open

Detergent
2. Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct amount of detergent powder in compartment A
or 1 detergent tablet in compartment B. If the dishes are heavily soiled, place an additional
detergent dose in compartment B, this detergent will take effect during the pre-wash phase (this
is not required if using a detergent tablet).
Information about the amount of detergent for each program can be located in the program
information section. Please be aware that the amount of detergent that is to be used can be
affected by the level soiling of your dishes and the water hardness of the area you live in. Please
observe the manufacturer's recommendations on the detergent packaging.
Note:
•Only use detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers.
•Observe the dosing and storage recommendations that are stated on the detergent
packaging.
•Don't put powder detergent into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes.
•Dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Keep it out of reach of children
3. Close the lid and press until it locks in place.
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Loading the Dishwasher
Notes:
•Only purchase and wash utensils which are identified as dishwasher safe.
•Use a mild detergent that is described as 'kind to dishes'. If necessary, seek further
information from the detergent manufacturers.
•For particular items, select a program with as low a temperature as possible.
•To prevent damage, do not take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher immediately after
the program has ended.
Items not suitable for the dishwasher
•Cutlery with wooden, horn china or mother-of-pearl handles
•Plastic items that are not heat resistant
•Older cutlery with glued parts that are not high temperature resistant
•Bonded cutlery items or dishes
•Pewter or copper items
•Crystal glass
•Steel items are subject to rusting, specifically knife steel.
•Wooden platters
•Items made from synthetic fibres
Items that may not be suitable for the dishwasher
•Some types of glasses can become dull after a large number of washes
•Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to discolour during washing
•Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed frequently
Before Loading the Dishwasher
For best performance of the dishwasher, follow these loading guidelines (Features and
appearance of baskets and cutlery baskets may vary from your model):
1. Scrape off any large amounts of left over food from dishes/crockery
2. Soften remnants of burnt food in pans and other crockery.
3. Place objects in the dishwasher in the following way:
a. Items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. are faced downwards.
b. Curved items, or ones with recesses, should be loaded at an angle so that water can
run off.
c. All utensils are stacked securely and can not tip over.