User manual BERNEX BN13420 CATALOGUE 2010

[. . . ] Recommendations are given for the correct use of the baskets, spray arms, containers, filters, washing programs, and for operating the controls. Follow the recommended cleaning procedures to ensure that your dishwasher always remains in perfect working order. This manual provides a quick and easy reference for answering all your questions concerning the use of your new dishwasher. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: these are intended for the qualified technician who must carry out the installation, hook-up and testing of the appliance. USER INSTRUCTIONS: these consist of recommendations for using the appliance, a description of its controls and of the correct cleaning and maintenance procedures. 33 Safety instructions 1. [. . . ] A cutlery basket will be inserted in the basket used for the "half load" basket, while the other basket will be left empty. WARNING: do not load dishes and cutlery into the non-selected basket, because the water spary will only reach the selected basket. TO SAVE ON ENERGY!… AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT • • • • • • Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded. Do not wash the dishes in running water. Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of load. Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing. If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to 60°C. When possible, disable the drying cycle and leave the door open at the end of the washing cycle: the residual air and heat will dry the dishes perfectly. TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION!… AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to save on electricity, observe the following: • • separate the more delicate items from dishes that are more resistant to aggressive detergents and high temperatures; do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes. REMOVING THE DISHES At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minutes before removing the dishes, to allow them to cool down. When necessary, refill the regenerating salt container before starting the washing program. Do not use detergents formulated for washing dishes by hand, because they produce a great deal of foam and may negatively affect the operation of the dishwasher. An insufficient amount of detergent will result in a partial removal of dirt from the dishes, whereas an excessive amount is wasteful and does not improve the washing results. There are various types of detergents available on the market liquid, powder and tablet forms - characterised by different chemical compositions: some contain phosphates, whereas others are phosphate free and based on natural enzymes. - Detergents containing phosphates are more effective against grease and starch at temperatures above 60°C. - Enzyme detergents, on the other hand, are also effective at lower temperatures (from 40 to 55°C) and are more easily biodegradable. With enzyme detergents it is possible to obtain at low temperatures comparable results to those which can only be achieved at 65°C using traditional detergents. For the safeguarding of the environment we recommend the use of phosphate- and chlorine free detergents. • • • • The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid dispenser, even in liquid form, will damage the dishwasher. 49 User instructions 4. 3 General warnings and recommendations Before using the dishwasher for the first time, it is advisable to read the following recommendations concerning dish types to be washed and their loading. There are generally no constraints on the washing of domestic dishes, but in certain cases it is necessary to take their characteristics into account. Before loading the dishes into the baskets it is necessary to: • remove coarse food remains: e. g. which may clog the filter or damage the wash pump. • soak any pots or pans with burnt-on food remains on the bottom to facilitate removal, then load them into the LOWER BASKET. [. . . ] Carefully replace the filters in their seats, to avoid damaging the wash pump. PROLONGED DISUSE: • • • • • Run the soak program twice in succession. Leave the door slightly open, in order to prevent the formation of unpleasant odours inside the washing tank. 57 User instructions BEFORE STARTING THE DISHWASHER AFTER PROLONGED DISUSE: • • • Check that there are no deposits of sludge or rust inside the water pipe: if there are, allow the water to run from the water supply tap for a few minutes. Plug the power cord back into the socket. [. . . ]