For effective washing results, always follow the instructions.
Remove large particles of food debris from plates including bones etc. before loading.
Items with burnt on food should be soaked prior to loading the dishwasher.
Deep based items should be placed upside down.
Plastic items will not dry well, compared to other items.
Make sure that all items do not touch each other.
Items not Suitable for Dishwashers
The combination of high water temperature and dishwasher detergents may damage certain items. Do not wash the following items.Copper or anodised aluminiumHand painted silver or gold leaf crockeryWood or bone handled utensilsIron or non rust proof utensilsPlastic items which are not appliance safeExpensive ware such as silver and dishes with golden ringsFragile item such as crystal glassesDo not place pots or pans with plastic handles in the appliance as the handles may deteriorate due to the heat and detergent.Water proof or long lasting lipstick smudges on glasses may not be removed during the wash.
Loading the Lower Rack
The lower rack is suitable for dinner plates, soup bowls, dishes, pots, pans, lids and even a grill tray.Plates should be positioned upright and facing the centre of the rack and pots, pans and large dishes must be turned upside down.To make it easier to load larger dishes, the front row of tines can be folded down.The spray arms must not be blocked by items that are too tall or hang through the baskets. Test for free movement by manually rotating the spray arms.Fold tines down to fit larger dishes; pull tines back up to fit smaller dishes.
Loading the Upper Rack
The upper rack is suitable for delicate items such as, small plates, long cutlery, cups, glasses and appliance safe plastic items.Cups, glasses and bowls must be positioned upside down.Plates should be positioned upwards with the plate.The cup racks provide support for long stem glasses.The left side row of tines can be folded down or the cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall crockery items.The spray arms must not be blocked by items that are too tall or hang through the baskets. Test for free movement by manually rotating the spray arms.
Removing and Replacing Cup Racks
The left and right cup racks are interchangeable and can be removed.Slide cup rack down into its closed position.Locate assembly slot a on cup rack and firmly pop rack off support bar on that side.The rack on the left pops free at the back. The rack on the right pops free at the front.Slide cup rack off support bar on opposite side.Reverse instructions to replace cup rack.
Height Adjustable Upper Rack
The height of the upper rack can be adjusted when you load glasses with long stems or tall crockery items.There are three available positions for adjusting the height of the upper rack to create more space.Hold the rack at the centre of each side to support its weight. Then, push the button on each side to release the rack and lower it to the lower position.Lift the rack at the centre of each side until the rack locks into place in the upper position. It is not necessary to lift the lock levers to raise the rack.Upper Rack PositionPlate Size (mm)Upper RackLower Rackwith Cutlery Rackwithout Cutlery RackUpper165215300Middle193243272Lower221271244Before adjusting, ensure the rack is empty of all dishes. Otherwise dishes may get damaged or you may get injured.Raise the upper rack without pushing the buttons on each side. Pushing the buttons when raising the rack will prevent the rack from locking into position.To set the rack to the middle position, it may be easier to lower the rack all the way down and then raise each side of the rack individually until it clicks into place.There is a 56 mm gain in height when the upper rack is moved to the lower position.After adjusting the rack levels, check that the spray arms are free to rotate.With the lower position of the upper rack, check if the bottom part of upper rack including spray arm is not disturbing items on the lower rack.When the upper rack is in the lower position, push in the upper rack first, and the lower rack later.Pull out the lower rack first, and the upper rack later.When the upper rack is in the lower position, the possible height of dishes differs with models where the cutlery rack is fitted.
Loading the Cutlery Rack
The cutlery rack is best suited for flatware and most cooking or serving utensils. It can also fit small prep bowls and lids. The separators on the cutlery rack help keep utensils separated to avoid damage and improve cleaning.If the handles of your cutlery are too thick, then reverse the pieces so that the handles face the other direction.
Height Adjustable Tray
This feature is only available on some models.The tray on the left side can be adjusted to a high or low position to accommodate utensils or cutlery of different sizes. Remove dishes before adjusting the tray. Adjust the tray by sliding the lever.
Removing the Cutlery Rack
The entire cutlery rack can be removed if more space is needed on the upper rack for larger items.Always remove the cutlery from the rack before removing the rack.Pull the rack out to the end of the rails. Then, lift the front of the rack so that the rollers clear the stop on the end of the rail. The rack can now be slid forward and removed from the rails.Inserting the cutlery rack is in the reverse order.Be careful when loading and unloading items with sharp edges. Load sharp knives with the blade down to reduce the risk of injury.