User manual NEWPOL XF71407DG

[. . . ] 15 Checking the programmed water hardness . 20 Loading the dishwasher Items not recommended for dishwashing . 28 Vase / Bottle holder (select models) . 28 Basket accessories 2 Contents Operation Adding detergent. [. . . ] ­ Plastic items that are not heat resistant. ­ Dishes with color painted over the glaze. Glassware: ­ There are no standard guidelines for washing glassware but, when in doubt wash by hand. ­ Wash delicate glassware with a low temperature program and without the extended drying feature to reduce the risk of clouding. ­ If crystal or delicate glasses will be washed frequently, connect the dishwasher to cold, rather than hot water. ­ Clouding or etching may occur on glasses after frequent washing. ­ When purchasing new dishes, glasses and cutlery, make sure they are dishwasher safe. Silver and aluminum: ­ Silver or aluminum items may tarnish. ­ Silverware previously cleaned with a silver polish may be damp or spotted at the end of a program where water has adhered to the polish. This can be rubbed off with a soft, dry cloth. Silver that has been cleaned in an immersion dip is usually dry at the end of a program, but may tarnish. Foldable spikes The bottle holder e. g. for milk or baby bottles, can be inserted into the bottom basket in more than one place. Position in any area marked white in the illustration. Do not place the insert in the corners of the lower basket, water cannot properly cover bottles in these areas. Two rows of spikes can be folded down, to create more room for larger dishware e. g. ^ Lift up the spike rows and fold them one on top of the other. 28 Basket accessories Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department. Vase / Bottle holder To wash milk or baby bottles attaches to the lower basket To wash additional cutlery for units with cutlery tray attaches to the lower basket To wash long stemmed glassware attaches to the upper basket Mini Cutlery Basket Upper Basket Glassware Insert 29 Operation Adding detergent , Dishwasher detergents contain irritant and corrosive ingredients. Do not fill the detergent dispenser until you are ready to start the dishwasher. Only use powder detergents or tablets formulated for residential dishwashers. The use of gel or liquid detergent is not recommended. Never fill the detergent dispenser to capacity. Do not use more than the recommended amount of detergent. Continued use of too much detergent may cause machine damage. The horizontal marks in Compartment II indicate levels of approximately 1 1/4, 1 3/4 and 2 tablespoons (20, 25 and 30 ml) respectively. [. . . ] ^ Remove the lower basket. ^ Lift up the middle spray arm, a, to engage the ratchet and unscrew the spray arm, b. ^ Use a pointed object such as a toothpick to push food particles into the spray arm jets. ^ Return the spray arms and check that they rotate freely. 46 Cleaning and Care Cleaning the wash cabinet Generally, the wash cabinet is self cleaning if the correct amount of dishwasher detergent is used. The wash cabinet can be cleaned with a dishwasher cleaner such as Dis Cleaner available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department. Cleaning the exterior , Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool or caustic (oven) cleaners on the dishwasher. Plastic All plastic surfaces and the control panel can be cleaned with warm water and liquid dish soap applied with a soft sponge. [. . . ]