User manual HUSQVARNA QB400W

[. . . ] It is imperative that these instructions are observed. This symbol or numbered instruction steps lead you step for step through the operation of the appliance. Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance. Tips and instructions for the economical and environmentally conscious use of the appliance are marked with a clover leaf. [. . . ] ­ Soften remnants of burnt food in pans. · When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note: ­ Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms. ­ Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. with the opening downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base. ­ Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other ­ To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch ­ Do not lay small objects (e. g. lids) in the cutlery rack 17 Operating Instructions Loading Cutlery Long, pointed items of cutlery in the cutlery rack are a hazard, particularly to children (see Safety Instructions). To ensure that all items of cutlery are completely washed, you should 0 1. Place the grid insert on the cutlery rack 2. Place short knives, forks and spoons in the grid insert with their handles pointing downwards. a whisk, half of the top for the cutlery basket can be left off. 1 On some models of dishwasher it is possible to open the cutlery basket. To ensure that the cutlery rack cannot open on removal from the appliance, you should always hold both parts of the two part handle. (Please check the packaging for details on the address). Should you decide to return to the use of a standard detergent, we suggest the following: · fill the salt compartment as well as the rinse aid compartment; · adjust the hardness of the water to a maximum level and initiate the standard dishwashing programme without loading the dishwasher; · readjust the hardness of the water in accordance with the hardness of the tap water. 3 We cannot be held liable in the event complaints are a direct result of using these products! 23 Operating Instructions Concentrated detergents Based on the chemical composition the dishwasher detergents can be subdivided in two groups: ­ conventional alkaline detergents containing caustic substances ­ concentrated dishwasher detergents, slightly alkaline and containing natural enzymes 2 Use of a dishwasher programme on a temperature of 50 °C and whilst using a concentrated detergent is environmental friendly and extends the life span of the crockery, for the 50 °C-programmes are specially matched to the soil dissolving properties of the enzymes in the concentrated detergent. A 50 °C-programme combined with a concentrated detergent can achieve the same results that can otherwise only be achieved using 65 °C-programmes combined with a standard detergent. Combined detergents 3 Detergents from different manufacturers dissolve at different rates. For this reason some detergents cannot develop their full cleaning power during short programmes. Therefore please use normal programmes with pre wash. We cannot be held liable in the event complaints are a direct result of using these products! 24 Operating Instructions Selecting the Wash Programme (Programme Table) Choose the most suitable wash programme with the aid of this table: Type of Dishes In Addition Type of Soiling Dinner Service and Cooking Utensils Coffee Service and Dessert Dishes with delicate glasses · normally soiled · slightly soiled · heavily · heavily soiled · normally soiled soiled · dried on left· dried-on overs, particuleft-overs larly egg white and thickeners particularly suitable when concentrated detergents are used. Suitable Programme: Programme Sequence 1) b Pre wash Main wash 2x Rinsing Final rinse Drying d Pre wash Main wash Rinsing Final rinse Drying f 4) m Main wash Rinsing Final rinse - k Main wash 2x Rinsing Final rinse Drying Pre wash Main wash Rinsing Final rinse Drying Consumption Figures: 2) Duration 3) Energy Water 1) 2) 3) 4) 110 - 120 min. 1, 75 - 1, 95 kWh 23 - 25 litres 90 - 100 min. 130 - 150 min. 50 min. 73 min. 0, 9 kWh 15 litres 1, 20 - 1, 40 kWh 0, 95 - 1, 05 kWh 1, 15 kWh 18 - 20 litres 14 - 16 litres 12 litres Noise levels vary at different stages of the wash programme as at some programme stages the dishes are washed more energetically so that they will be cleaned more thoroughly. The consumption figures were determined under standard conditions. They are intended as a guide only and depend on the loading. For this reason figures may vary in practice. [. . . ] Extension hoses · Extension hoses are available from your dealer or customer service. The internal diameter of the extension hoses must be 19 mm to ensure that the function of the appliance is not impeded. · Extension hoses may be laid a maximum of 3 metres horizontally; the maximum permitted height for the connection for the drain hose is then 85 cm. Sink outlet connection · The outlet of the drain hose (ø 19 mm) fits all commonly available sink outlet spigot types. [. . . ]