User manual DELONGHI PLN 8

[. . . ] 1 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE 1. 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Norms and regulations to be respected · The dishwasher may only be used to clean household dishes. If the appliance is used for other purposes or in a wrong manner, the manufacturer declines all responsibilities for possible damages. · For safety reasons, no modifications must be carried out on the appliance. · Before connecting the appliance to the electric power supply system, check that the power supply at the place of installation is compatible with the electric data indicated on the data tag. [. . . ] 6) which is automatically regenerated in regular intervals thanks to the saline solution. The salt consumption for the regeneration process depends on the hardness/softness of the local water that is being used. To find out the degree of hardness of your water contact your town administration or use a commercial testing kit. To guarantee an optimal regeneration of the softener it is necessary to set device D according to your local hardness (see table) and to make sure that the salt container is always filled with special dishwasher salt. D 1 LA2505-060 6 Position French degrees of °fH regulation device German degrees °dH 1 2 3 4 <15 <8, 4 >15 <25 >8, 4 <14 >25 <40 >14 <22, 4 >60 <90 >33, 6 <50, 4 >=higher/<=lower 6 GB LA2505-070 0987 0987654321 65432 0987654321 0987654321 0987654321 0987654321 1 0987654321 7 Indication of salt level (if present) The green mark under the cap indicates that there is still enough salt in the container. If the green mark is no longer visible, the salt container needs to be refilled with special dishwasher salt. LA2505-080 Refilling of rinse aid The rinse aid, which is released automatically during the final phase of the wash cycle, guarantees that the dishes dry quickly and prevents the formation of stains and calcium sediments. 8 T S LA2505-092 Only use rinse aids for dishwashers. Other products won't obtain the desired effect. The rinse aid container S is located on the inside of the door. · Remove the container cap T by turning it _ revolution anticlockwise. · Fill container with rinse aid up to the broken line. · Clean off possible residues of rinse aid with a cloth, otherwise too much foam might be produced during the rinsing process. Indication of rinse aid level More rinse aid needs to be added when the indicator (located on the container F) is clear ( ). · Remove from the dishes any larger pieces of food to avoid an obstruction of the filter and the development of bad odours. · If pots and pans are particularly dirty and contain crusts of food (after frying or roasting), soak them in a water bath before washing them in the dishwasher. 13 Use of the lower basket The lower basket is intended to hold dishes that are more difficult to clean, as well as the cutlery basket. The lower basket holds regular plates, soup bowls, pans, soup tureens, lids, and serving dishes. Flat and deep plates must be placed in a way that leaves some space between the individual plates. All plates must be in a vertical position so that the water can pass freely. Pans and pots must always be placed upside down. You can choose any kind of loading configuration, but you should make sure that the dirtiest surface of dishes, pots and pants faces the water spray and that the water can flow off without hindrances. 14 Cutlery For best cleaning results, cutlery should be inserted with its handles facing down. Spoons, forks, and knifes must be placed in the specific areas of the cutlery basket that are designed for them. ATTENTION: Particularly long cutlery, specifically "long knives", should not be positioned pointing upwards but should be placed horizontally in the top tray or washed by hand. GB LA2505-112 LA2505-110 10987654321 10987654321 10987654321 10987654321 10987654321 10987654321 9 Use of the upper basket The upper basket can be pulled out all the way. It holds small and medium sized dishes such as glasses, small plates, tea and coffee cups, small salad bowls, and small pans and pots that are not very dirty. Desert plates must always be placed vertically; glasses, cups, pots and pants must be placed upside down. Light dishes should be held by a support structure so that they don't get thrown around by the water jet. An optimal arrangement of dishes inside the dishwasher will guarantee best washing results, allowing the appliance will be able to develop its full effectiveness. 15 LA2505-120 Because of the elevated temperature of the water used to wash the dishes and of potential chemical reactions with the detergent, it is recommended not to wash copper or aluminium dishes, cutlery with wood or horn handles, delicate porcelains, or non heat resistant glass or plastic dishes in the appliance. [. . . ] Is the dishwasher connected to the electric supply system?Press on the door to close it completely. No water enters the appliance Is the water faucet open?Is the filter between the faucet and the water supply tube obstructed? [. . . ]