User manual INDESIT FIM31KAGB

[. . . ] The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water. Loading the Salt into the Softener Always use salt intended for use with dishwashers. The salt container is located beneath the lower rack and should be filled as follows: 1. Remove the lower rack and then unscrew and remove the cap from the salt container; 2. [. . . ] How to Use the Lower Rack We recommend that you place the most difficult to clean items on the bottom rack: pots, pans, lids, serving dishes and bowls, as shown in the figure to the right. It is preferable to place serving dishes and lids on the sides of the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm. The cutlery basket can be split up (see figure A): when you only have little cutlery to wash, you can use just half the basket. Save space for the saucepans or you can place the other half of the basket in the upper rack instead. This basket is equipped with two removable grids: insert the cutlery one by one into the slots, with the handles at the bottom. After loading the dishes, remember to check that the blades on the sprayer arms can turn freely without hitting against any dishes. Especially long utensils should be placed in the horizontal position at the front of the upper rack. How to Use the Upper Rack The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware, such as glasses, coffee and tea cups and saucers, as well as plates, small bowls and shallow pans (as long as they are not too dirty). - Position the dishes and cookware so that they do not get moved by the spray of water. The upper rack can be adjusted for height by using the knobs located on the sides of the rack itself (see figure C). C Lower Rack Upper Rack Load for 12 Standard Settings Lower Rack Upper Rack Normal Daily Load A 5 GB Turning on the Appliance Starting a wash cycle. . . . - Use the right amount of detergent: if you use too much detergent, the result will not be cleaner dishes, but, rather, a greater negative impact on the environment. - There is no utility in rinsing dishes, cookware and utensils before placing them in the dishwasher. How to Keep Your Dishwasher in Shape After Every Wash After every wash, turn off the water supply to the appliance and leave the door slightly ajar so that moisture and odors are not trapped inside. Remove the Plug Before cleaning or performing maintenance, always remove the plug from the socket. No Solvents or Abrasive Cleaning Products To clean the exterior and rubber parts of the dishwasher, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products. To remove spots or stains from the surface of the interior, use a cloth dampened with water and a little white vinegar, or a cleaning product made specifically for dishwashers. When You Go on Holiday When you go on holiday, it is recommended that you run a wash cycle with the dishwasher empty and then remove the plug from the socket, turn off the water supply and leave the door of the appliance slightly ajar. This will help the seals last longer and prevent odors from forming within the appliance. Moving the Appliance If the appliance must be moved, try to keep it in the vertical position. Seals One of the factors that cause odors to form in the dishwasher is food that remains trapped in the seals. The Dishwasher Does Not Load Water Have you checked whether: - the water is turned on and the hose is connected properly; - the water supply to the house is on and has sufficient pressure; - the water supply hose is crimped or bent; - the filter for the water supply hose is clogged. The Dishes Are Not Clean - Have you put the right amount of detergent into the dispenser? [. . . ] If the electrical socket to which the appliance must be connected is not appropriate for the plug, replace the plug, rather than using adpators or the like as they could cause overheating and burns. Should the electricity supply cable be damaged, we recommend that you only contact authorised Technical Service Centres for the replacement. GB 10 Electrical Connection Electrical Connection If your appliance is supplied with a 13 amp. THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Replacing the fuse: When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re-fitted. [. . . ]