Electrolux 55750 - Manual (Page 6)

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General Hints
&
Tips
To save energy:
• Do not prewash dishes under running water.
• Wait until the dishwasher is full before washing a
load. If necessary use the rinse and hold button.
• If washing a reduced quantity of dishes up to maxiĆ
mum of 50% of the capacity, use the half load butĆ
ton (1/2).
• Always select a wash programme suitable for the
type of crockery being washed and to the level of
soiling (See Programme Chart).
• Follow the detergent dosage recommendations in
this instruction book and the detergent manufacĆ
turers instructions. Never over dose or under dose.
• Ensure the water softener is correctly set.
For best washing and drying results
• Before loading remove all scraps of food and soak
very heavily soiled pots and pans.
• Arrange saucepans, cups and glasses etc. upside
down.
• Tilt items with convex or concave surfaces so the
water drains off easily.
• Avoid contact between the dishes as far as possible.
• Wait a few minutes before removing the dishes; in
this way they will be cooler and the drying will be
improved.
• Empty the lower basket first and then the upper
basket; this will avoid water dripping from the upĆ
per basket onto the dishes in the lower one.
• You will improve drying results by leaving the dishĆ
washer door ajar for at least 15-30 minutes as soon
as the programme finishes.
Items not suitable for dishwashers.
The following items should not be washed in the
dishwasher (unless they are sold as dishwasher
proof).
• Cutlery with wooden or horn handles or glued parts
• Bronze cutlery
• Saucepans with wooden handles
• Aluminium ware
• Crystal ware
• Leaded glass
• Plastic items
• Antique or fine decorated china
• Tin and copper items
• Artistic objects
• Wooden board
Crockery that may be suitable:
• Earthenware crockery can be washed in the dishĆ
washer if the manufacturer has indicated that it is
suitable.
• Some glazed finishes may fade after frequent maĆ
chine washing.
• Silver and aluminium parts tend to discolour during
machine washing.
• Copper, pewter and brass tend to stain.
• A chemical reaction can occur between silver cutĆ
lery and stainless steel cutlery. As a precaution do
not wash together.
• Iron and cast iron objects can rust and stain other
items.
• Certain types of decoration can discolour when
washed in a dishwasher.
If in doubt check with the manufacturer of the item.
When buying new dishes, ensure that they are dishwasĆ
her proof.
For best results we recommend the use of Finish detergents, rinse aid and salt.