User manual TEKA LP2 700

[. . . ] - Appliances which are no longer being used must be made inoperable by cutting the power supply cord and removing the door lock. - If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent. - Fundamental rules to follow when using the appliance: * Never touch the dishwasher when barefoot or with wet hands or feet; * We discourage the use of extension cords and multiple Sockets; * During installation, the power supply cord must not be exces- Sively or dangerously bent or flattened; * If the appliance is not operating properly or maintenance must Be performed, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend: - call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer. [. . . ] How to Use the Lower Rack We recommend that you place the items which are the most difficult to clean items on the lower rack: pots, lids, serving dishes and bowls, as shown in the figure to the right. It is preferable to place serving dishes and lids on the sides of the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm. A) - Silverware should be placed in the silverware basket with the Handles at the bottom; if the rack has side baskets, the spoons should be located individually into the appropriate slots. Especially long utensils should be placed in the horizontal position at the front of the upper rack. How to Use the Upper Rack The upper rack 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 do not get moved by the spray of water. Starting a wash cycle - Make sure that the plug for the appliance is inserted into the wall socket. - Load the dishwasher (see the section entitled, "Loading the dishwasher"). - Pour in the detergent (see the section entitled, "Salt, Detergent and Rinse Aid"). - Turn the knob located on the right of the control panel in the Clockwise direction until the number or symbol for the cycle section entitled, "Wash Cycle Table"). At the end of the wash cycle When the knob stops turning and is aligned with a STOP mark (see figure), the cycle has finished. Turn off the appliance using the ON-OFF button, turn off the water supply and open the door of the dishwasher. Wait a few minutes before unloading the dishwasher to avoid handling the dishes and utensils while they are still hot and more susceptible to breakage. Cancelling or modifying a wash cycle setting Press the ON-OFF button and the ON Light will turn off. Rotate the knob in the clockwise direction to the desired cycle setting (see the section entitled, "Starting a wash cycle. Pre-wash of dishes, pots and pans while waiting for the load to be completed after the subsequent meal. Short cold wash to prevent food residue from drying on the dishes K - It is important to try and run the dishwasher when it is fully loaded to save on energy. In order to prevent odors from forming and food from caking onto the dishes, you can run the soak cycle. - Choose the right wash cycle: the choice of cycle depends on the type of dishware, cookware and utensils being washed and how dirty they are. - Use the right amount of detergent: if you use too much detergent, the result will not be cleaner dishes, but, rather, a greater negative impact on the environment. - There is no utility in rinsing dishes, cookware and untensils before placing them in the dishwasher. After Every Wash After every wash, turn off the water supply to the appliance and leave the door slightly ajar so that moisture and odors are not trapped inside. [. . . ] Use the special plastic support that comes with the appliance (see fig. The free end of the hose must be at a height between 40 and 100 cm and must not be immersed in water. Hot Water Connection The water supply to the appliance can also be connected to the house's hot water line (centralised system, heating system), as long as it does not exceed a temperature of 60 . In this case, the wash cycle time will be shortened by about 15 minutes and the wash efficiency slightly reduced. [. . . ]