Regular maintenance of the dishwasher is the key to long-term operation without repairs, leaks and emergency situations. Cleaning, selection of detergents and proper loading ensure uninterrupted operation of the unit in any selected mode. Before testing the programs, carefully read the instructions and the article we presented.
We will talk about how to use the dishwasher in order to continue to follow the basic rules of care. We will introduce you to the nuances of operation and guidelines for choosing the most suitable means for your machine. Based on our tips, you can maximize the working life of the machine.
Getting Started
Manufacturers require, and this is prescribed in the instructions for use, before the first start it is mandatory to test the machine in idle mode, that is, without dishes. Flushing will remove small debris and grease residues and help you understand how the mechanism works.
During the test run, you can determine whether the water is heating and how quickly it leaves the washing chamber. Also, the user will be able to detect installation errors: whether wires or hoses are pinched, if there are any leaks at the connection points.
Testing is carried out according to all washing rules, but without dishes. You can select the mode that determines the specifics of the treatment and the washing cycle by pressing a single button or a combination of keys specified in the instructions. After the rinsing process is completed successfully, you need to wait until the machine cools down and carry out the first wash, but with a full load.
An example of preparation for the first launch using the built-in Flavia model as an example:
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So that machine parts do not suffer during transportation, they are fixed with wire or plastic twists, fixed with soft spacers. They must be removed
Wipe the walls and the bottom of the washing chamber with a clean cloth, and then wash the filters under running water. To get the filters, they are unscrewed, and then disassembled into 2 or 3 parts
The salt compartment is located at the bottom of the machine, next to the filters. To reach it, you must remove the lower basket for dishes and unscrew the lid
So that the salt does not crumble, use the funnel, which is present in the kit. Accidentally scattered crystals must be removed with a dry cloth, otherwise corrosion will occur.
On the door of the machine are small containers for filling detergents. In one of them, a screw cap screwed in, rinse aid that removes stains from the dishes
For cleaning powder or 3-in-1 tablets, different compartments are provided. They vary in size and have perforated covers. In order not to confuse, you should study the circuit in the instructions
To make the washing process as effective as possible, cups, plates, spoons with forks, pans, lids should be laid out in the appropriate sectors, also indicated on the diagram
After pressing the start key, select one of the programs that is most suitable for the degree of contamination of the dishes. The selection results and time are displayed on the electronic display.
The working chamber of the dishwasher
Sprayer in the dishwasher chamber
Special hole for salt
Rinse aid dispenser
3-in-1 powder and powder compartment
Plates and pans in a basket
Dishwasher Control Panel
If all the preparatory steps are completed correctly, the machine will turn on automatically when the door is closed. The first washing process is best monitored to make sure that the unit is in good working order and to avoid troubles associated, for example, with incorrect loading.
After the end of the cycle, wait 10-12 minutes for the dishes and the internal parts of the PMM to cool. Then they take out the utensils and carefully examine it to make sure the quality of the wash.
If there are traces of food on the dishes, it means that the mode is incorrectly selected - the next time you need to install a longer program. Whitish stains indicate that the rinse aid did not work well, you should increase the dose or choose a better product.
Rules for loading dishes
All household items loaded into the drawer must be installed so that the water is free to wash them from all sides, and then also flow down freely.
To prevent the user from experimenting with placement, the manufacturer recommends using a hint scheme.
Scheme of loading dishes in one basket. For the use of accommodation options, some holders move. There are additional plug-in elements.
Full-size and narrow units are equipped with 2-3 boxes for loading. This is convenient for standard programs when the lower sector is subjected to more efficient cleaning. And also for individual modes, for example, “delicate”, when only glass or crystal glasses are installed, which are installed in the upper basket.
Under the boxes and above them are rocker arms that spray water. During operation, they rotate, so it is important to monitor the placement of tall objects in order to prevent damage to the sprinklers.
Heavy and voluminous objects are placed in the lower basket - pots, baking dishes, pans, large plates, in the upper compartment there are cups, lids, baby bottles. For cutlery - a separate basket
Sometimes it is necessary to wash things that do not fit in the lower compartment. Then remove the upper basket, conveniently install objects and start the machine with one basket. Deep containers are placed with a recess down, so that water flows freely along the walls.
It is believed that the lower compartment of the machine is processed more aggressively and at elevated temperatures. Therefore, the plastic and most fragile serving items are usually placed at the top. Proper arrangement of dishes is an important step in the daily use of the machine.
Subtleties of exploitation PMM
You have to use a dishwasher every day, so it is important to consider all the nuances of care, from the choice of detergents to regular cleaning.
Consider the most important points that you have to deal with constantly when starting up the machine or after several washes.
Choice of detergents
If you correctly select the tablets, gel, powder and other detergents, you will not have to replace failed parts, rinse the glasses in addition or wash the most contaminated items.
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Loose Powder - Powder for PMM
Universal three-in-one tablets
Rinse aid for various types of dishes
Salt to reduce water hardness
When choosing tools, we recommend that you study the manufacturer’s recommendations, user reviews, learn more about new safe developments. There are a series of eco-products, the least harmful to health, but sparing for dishes. They perfectly wash baby bottles and drinkers, but they may not be able to cope with a fat pan.
The most popular brands: BioMio, Claro, Finish, Minel, Aonite, Clean & Fresh, FeedBack, Filtero.
Some dishwasher companies recommend using only their brand name products. However, many more economical analogues are sold in stores that wash dirt no less effectively.
An important rule: ordinary detergents for manual processing of dishes are not suitable. When using homemade products, you also need to proceed with caution. Chlorine is prohibited to add.
Powder or tablet replacement
Modern electronic models of dishwashers themselves suggest when to pour powder, salt or put a tablet. The indicator on the electronic panel lights up in red or orange to warn of a replacement.
You can start the cycle without detergents, but washing will be comparable to rinsing under hot water - there may be traces of dried food or a layer of fat.
Least of all you have to fill up the regenerating salt, since the volume of one dose is designed for several weeks of work. At the first load, it is recommended that 1/3 of the compartment be filled with large crystals of salt, and 2/3 - with water. If complex tablets are used instead of salt, replacement occurs more often.
The use of washing powders and gels also depends on the hardness of the water. To soften put more funds. The maximum amount of one-time filling or filling is specified in the instructions
When buying funds for future use, pay attention to the expiration date. It is also necessary to take into account storage conditions so that chemicals do not lose their strength.
Filter Cleaning Instructions
The filtration system - usually 2-3 filters installed in the lower part of the washing chamber - needs to be cleaned regularly, without waiting for complete clogging with dirt.
The main cause of clogging of filter nets and gratings is large pieces of food that are not dissolved in water. Therefore, it is recommended that they be removed from plates, pans, pans in advance
The fat is also not washed off completely, and sooner or later it will be necessary to clean the filters, even if you load almost clean dishes and use detergents, which must contain fat-soluble substances.
Procedure:
- Disable PMM. If there is no access to the outlet, then turn off the machine on the shield.
- Use a rag or foam sponge to remove residual water at the bottom.
- Unscrew the upper part and remove the filters.
- Disconnect fine filter.
- Brush all elements and rinse with detergent.
- Replace by inserting and screwing in the reverse order.
When cleaning, use toothbrushes and special kitchen brushes, powders, gels, baking soda.
If white streaks or deposits are noticed, a lime removal procedure is necessary. Apply compounds that dissolve plaque, and if there is no special equipment, then ordinary citric acid.
Regular Maintenance Rules
Not only filters can suffer from dirt, but also the walls of the chamber, sprinklers, separation of loading baskets. The simplest thing a user can do is to manually wipe all parts from time to time with a damp cloth using a mild detergent solution.
You can facilitate the care process and use a spray. Mix water with dishwashing detergent, pour into a bottle, apply to all elements inside the washing chamber, then wipe
Preventing dry cleaning of the dishwasher will help protect internal parts from mold, greasy deposits or other dirt.
Work execution order:
- free all boxes from dishes;
- fill the powder cuvette with a special dishwashing detergent;
- choose one of the long programs, for example, “standard”.
The temperature of the water during washing should be above +60 ° C, so that the cleaning agents act as efficiently as possible, and all the impurities are dissolved and washed off into the sewer. Dry cleaning is recommended at least every 4-6 months.
The door is usually wiped manually, carefully processing not only the front glass, but also the seals.
The Aqua-Stop system installed on the inlet hose prevents leaks and protects the machine from accidents. The hose together with the valve and filters are removed and also carefully cleaned of debris
In order for the drainage system to work properly, you must also rinse the drain hose. It is unscrewed, rinsed with anti-fat detergent compositions and fixed in place.
Returning all parts to their places, it is necessary to tightly tighten the union nuts and check the tightness of the connections before switching on. If the work is not done carefully, a slight flood is possible during washing.
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Video instructions for filling salt will help to understand the nuances of this procedure:
Regular cleaning and processing of the working area of the dishwasher will not only save you from the unpleasant odor of the sewer, but also increase the life of the machine. Schedule preventive and cleaning care measures and act strictly according to plan.
Soon it will become a habit, and a diligent assistant will always ideally wash the dishes in any of the selected programs, and an urgent repair is not required.
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