Loading the dishwasher racks
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O
ADING THE RA
CKS
FOR WASHING IN THE DISHWASHER THE FOLLOWING CUTLERY/
DISHES
Are not suitable
Are of limited suitability
Cutlery with wooden, horn china or mother-of-pearl
handles.
Plastic items that are not heat resistant Older
cutlery with glued parts that is not temperature
resistant Bonded cutlery items or dishes Pewter
or cooper items Lead crystal glass Steel items
subject to rusting Wooden platters Items made from
synthetic fibres.
Some types of glasses can become dull after a
large number of washes.
Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to
discolour during washing.
Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed
frequently.
Do not try and wash items soiled with cigarette ash, candle wax, lacquer or paint. If you buy new
dishes please make sure that they are suitable for dishwashers.
Please do not overload your dishwasher. There is only space for 12 standard dishes. Do not use dish
that are not suitable for dishwashers. This is important for good results and for reasonable energy
consumption.
When loading the dishes and cutlery
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.
• Load large items which are most difficult to clean into the lower rack.
• The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses,
coffee and tea cups.
ATTENTION
Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard!
Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in
the upper basket.
Damage to glassware and other dishes.
Possible causes
Suggested remedy
• Type of glass or manufacturing process.
Chemical composition of detergent.
• Water temperature and duration of
dishwasher programme.
• Use glassware or porcelain dishes that
have been marked dishwasher-proof by
the manufacturer
• Use a mild detergent that is described as
kind of dishes If necessary, seek further
information from detergent manufacturers.
• Select a programme with as low a
temperature.
• To prevent damage, take glass and cutlery
out of the dishwasher as soon as possible
after the programme has ended.
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