User manual MIELE G 575

[. . . ] 14 Programming the water hardness level . 14 Checking the programmed water hardness level. 26 Items not suitable for dishwashers: . 27 2 Contents Operating the dishwasher . [. . . ] Spoons, on the other hand, should be placed with the handles between the holders. Longer items such as soup ladles, cake slices, mixing spoons and long knives should be placed lengthwise in the indentation at the side of the cutlery tray. The upper spray arm must not be blocked by items which are too big (e. g. The deeper section (for large items of cutlery) must be on the left hand side. The flap up rack cannot be lifted up if the deeper section is on the right hand side. Spoon heads should be placed in contact with at least one of the serrated retainers on the base of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off them freely. If spoon handles do not fit between the holders then lay them the other way round making sure that the head of the spoon is in contact with the support on the bottom of the tray. 26 Loading the dishwasher Items not suitable for dishwashers: ­ Wooden cutlery and crockery or items with wooden parts: these may discolour and fade. The glue used in these items is not dishwasher-proof and wooden handles may come loose after being washed in a dishwasher. ­ Craft items, antiques, valuable vases and decorative glassware are also not suitable for dishwashers. ­ Plastic items which are not heat resistant. The high temperatures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape. ­ Copper, brass, tin and aluminium items may discolour or become matt. ­ Colours painted over a glaze may fade after a number of washes. Otherwise the cleaning and drying performance of the machine may deteriorate over time. 28 Operating the dishwasher Adding detergent , Avoid inhalation of powder detergents and do not ingest dishwasher detergent!Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients. They can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult a doctor immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled. Keep children away from detergents and from the dishwasher when the door is open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet. To avoid the danger of children coming into contact with dishwasher detergent only add detergent just before starting the programme and close the door. It is essential to follow the instructions given in the programme chart at the end of the operating instructions. ^ Press the opening catch on the detergent dispenser. The flap is always open at the end of a programme. For information Compartment I holds max. There are markings in compartment II to assist with dispensing. 20, 25, 30 ml when the door is open in a horizontal position. ^ Add the required amount of detergent and close the flap. [. . . ] Watch out for glass or bone splinters which could cause injury. ^ Take the filter combination out of the wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and care", "Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet"). ^ Scoop the water out of the cabinet using a suitable container. ^ Raise the locking clamp for the non-return valve. 50 Solving problems ^ Lift up the non-return valve and rinse well under running water. [. . . ]