Water softener
Water hardness varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will
form on the dishes and utensils.
The appliance is equipped with a special water softener with a salt container to remove lime and
minerals from the water.
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES
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Consider buying utensils that are marked as dishwasher safe.
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For certain items, select a programme with the lowest possible temperature.
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To prevent damage, do not unload glasses and cutlery from the dishwasher immediately after
the end of the programme.
Washing of certain cutlery/dishes
Unsuitable
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Cutlery with handles made of wood, horn or mother of pearl
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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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Glued cutlery or dishes
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Items made of tin or copper
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Crystal glass
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Stainless-steel items
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Wooden plates
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Items made of synthetic fibres
Suitable to limited extent
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Some types of glass may become dull after many washes
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Silver and aluminium parts tend to discolour during washing
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Glazed patterns may fade if they are frequently washed in the dishwasher
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