6.4. Preparing and loading dishes
Not suitable for dishwashers
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Cutlery with wood, horn, china or
mother-of-pearl handles
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Plastic items that are not heat resistant
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Older cutlery with glued parts that are
not temperature resistant
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Bonded cutlery items or dishes
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Pewter or cooper items
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Crystal glass
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Steel items subject to rusting
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Wooden platters
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Items made from synthetic fibres
For particular items, select a program with the lowest possible temperature. To prevent damage, do
not take glass and cutlery out of the appliance immediately after the program has ended.
6.5. Basket usage tips
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Upper basket: The upper basket is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such
as glasses, coffee and tea cups and saucers, as well as plates, small bowls and shallow pans
(as long as they are not too dirty). Position the dishes and cookware so that they will not get
moved by the spray of water.
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Lower basket: Place large items and the most difficult to clean items into the lower basket:
such as pots, pans, lids, serving dishes and bowls. Place serving dishes and lids on the side of
the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm. The maximum diameter
advised for plates in front of the detergent dispenser is
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Cutlery basket: Cutlery should be placed in the cutlery rack separately from each other in
the appropriate positions. Make sure the utensils do not nest together, this may cause bad
performance.
Notes:
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Items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. are faced downwards.
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Curved items, or ones with recesses, should be loaded aslant so that water can
run off.
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All utensils shall be stacked securely and cannot tip over.
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All utensils are placed in the way that the spray arms can rotate freely during
washing.
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Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. With the opening facing
downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base.
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Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other.
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To avoid damage, glasses should not touch one another.
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Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard!
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Long and / or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned
horizontally in the upper basket.
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Very small items should not be washed in the appliance as they could easily fall
out of the basket.
Limited suitability for dishwashers
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Some types of glasses can become
dull after a large number of washes
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Silver and aluminium parts have a
tendency to discolour during washing
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Glazed patterns may fade if washed
frequently
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