Release button. The factory-set value 5 is lit on the digital display . Change the setting as follows: Rotate programme selector 3 until the required value is indicated on the digital display 5 . Press Start button 4 . The rinse-aid refill indicator 8 goes out. The set value is saved. Switching off rinse-aid refill indicator If the rinse-aid refill indicator 8 is impaired (e.g. when using combined detergents containing rinse-aid component), it can be switched off. Proceed as described under “Setting amount of rinse-aid” and set the value to . The rinse-aid refill indicator 8 is now switched off. en Utensils Not suitable Cutlery and utensils made of wood. Delicate decorative glasses, craft and antique utensils. These decors are not dishwasher-proof. Plastic parts not resistant to heat. Copper and tin utensils. Utensils which are soiled with ash, wax, lubricating grease or ink. Aluminium and silver parts have a tendency to discolour and fade during the wash cycle. Even some types of glass (e.g. crystal glass objects) may turn cloudy after many wash cycles. Glass and utensil damage Causes: Glass type and glass production process. Chemical composition of the detergent. Water temperature of the wash programme. Recommendation: Use only glasses and porcelain which the manufacturer designates as dishwasher-proof. Use a detergent which protects utensils. Take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon as possible after the programme ends. Loading the dishwasher Remove large food remnants. It is not necessary to prerinse utensils under running water. Place the utensils so that . they are secure and cannot tip over. . all utensils with their openings face down. . parts with curves or indentations are at an angle, thereby allowing water to drain. . does not obstruct rotation of the two spray arms 23 and 24 . Very small utensils should not be washed in the machine, as they may fall out of the baskets. Unloading the dishwasher To prevent water from dripping off the upper basket onto the utensils in the lower basket, it is recommended to empty the appliance from the bottom up. Cups and glasses Top basket 20 * depending on model en Pans Bottom basket Folding spikes * * depending on model The spikes can be folded down to improve arrangement of pans, bowls and glasses. 28 Cutlery basket You should always place cutlery unsorted with the points downwards. To prevent injuries, place long, pointedimplements and knives on the knife shelf. Small accessories holder * * depending on modelLight-weight plastic accessories, e.g. cups, lids, etc. can be held securely in the smallaccessories holder. en Knife shelf * * depending on model Long knives and other utensils can be arranged horizontally. You can remove the knife shelf to wash taller utensils. Re-insert the knife shelf in the correct position. Adjusting the height of the basket * * depending on model If required, the height of the upper utensils basket can be adjusted to provide more space for tall utensils either in the upper or lower basket. Appliance height 81.5 cm Appliance height 86.5 cm Top basket Bottom basket Setting 1 max. j 24 cm 33 cm Setting 2 max. j 26.5 cm 30.5 cm Setting 3 max. j 29 cm 28 cm Select one of the two following procedures according to the design of the top basket for your appliance model: Top basket with side levers (Rackmatic) Pull out the top basket 20 . To lower the basket, press in the left and then the right lever on the outside of the basket. In doing so, hold the sides of the basket along the upper edge to prevent it from suddenly dropping. Top basket Bottom basket Setting 1 max. j 22 cm 30 cm Setting 2 max. j 24.5 cm 27.5 cm Setting 3 max. j 27 cm 25 cm en To raise the basket, hold the basket on the sides of the upper edge and lift it up. Before re-inserting the basket again, ensure that it is at the same height on both sides. Otherwise, the appliance door cannot be closed and the upper spray arm will not be connected to the water circuit. Top basket with upper and lower roller pairs Pull out the top basket. Remove the upper basket and re-attach it to the upper (stage 3) or lower (stage 1) rollers. Detergent You can use tablets as well as powder or liquid detergents for dishwashers, but never use washing up liquid. Tablets contain not only detergent but also rinse-aid and salt (3in1) and, depending on the combination (4in1, 5in1, etc.), additional components such as glass protection or stainless steel cleaner. If tablets contain rinse-aid and salt, it is usually not necessary to add additional rinse-aid and salt up to a specific degree of hardness. If the degree of hardness is higher and if using solo detergents (powder or liquid detergents or tablets without rinse-aid and salt) rinse-aid and salt must be added. The appliance doses these automatically according to the preset values for water hardness and amount of rinse-aid. As soon as combined detergent products are used, the rinse programme is adjusted automatically to ensure the best pos...