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These dishes may fade over time – Fine glassware and crystal items should only be washed using the "China & Crystal" program*. Otherwise clouding or etching may occur after frequent washing. – Cast iron pots and pans * depending on model If unsure whether your china and crystal are dishwasher safe, please check with the manufacturer. The China & Crystal program, although extremely gentle and thorough can cause the china and crystal to "wear" if they are not dishwasher safe. Glassware: – There are no standard guidelines for washing glassware, when in doubt wash by hand. – When purchasing new dishes, glasses and cutlery, make sure they are dishwasher safe. Only wash items marked "dishwasher safe" in the dishwasher. – If fine glassware is washed in the dishwasher select the "China & Crystal" program*. This will reduce the risk of clouding. Silver and aluminum: – Silver or aluminum items may tarnish. – Silverware previously cleaned with a silver polish may be damp or spotted at the end of a program where water has adhered to the polish. This can be rubbed off with a soft, dry cloth. Silver that has been cleaned in an immersion dip is usually dry at the end of a program, but may tarnish. – If left to dry, foods containing sulfur can discolor silver. These include egg yolk, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, fish and marinades. – Silverware may tarnish or pit if washed next to stainless steel. Leave space between these metals. – Clean aluminum items, e.g. grease filters, with domestic dishwasher detergent only. Split cutlery tray Arrange the cutlery as shown in the cutlery tray. For easier unloading cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc. Place knives with the cutting edge and forks with the prongs between the holders. Spoons should be placed in the opposite direction with the handles between the holders. The upper spray arm must not be blocked by tall cutlery items. The inserts of the cutlery tray can be removed. Single inserts can be removed to make room for tall items in the upper basket. Spoons with thick handles may have to be placed as knives and forks with their heads in the holders. Loading the dishwasher 18 Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Coffee bar Always use the dishwasher with the upper and lower basket inserted. (depending on model) Glasses can be leaned against the coffee bar to allow a firm stand. . Load the upper basket with small, lightweight, or delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls and flat pans. . Long items such as soup ladles, mixing spoons and long knives should be placed lying down across the front of the upper basket. . The bar can also be used to separate two rows of glasses. . To stack wide items, flip the bar to the right. Cup racks . Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses. Lower it to double stack smaller pieces. Loading the dishwasher Universal support bar Removable spike insert The support bar will hold tall glasses The spike insert can be removed to and stemware securely. create more space for larger items, Fold the bar down and lean the e.g. a saucepan. desired glasses against it. If desired, a section of the cutlery tray can be removed to allow for even taller glasses. Removing the insert : . To remove an insert, gently pull up on the handle. Replacing the insert : . Slide the hitches of the insert under the horizontal struts of the upper basket. . Push down on the handle to snap the insert into position. Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the upper basket The upper basket can be raised or lowered to accommodate tall items. The basket can also be angled to fit tall items in both, the upper and lower baskets. The angles should not be set to opposite extremes. This will block the middle spray arm. Take care when sliding the basket in and out in this position. . Slide out the upper basket. . Pull up the levers at the sides of the upper basket and adjust the basket height. . Release the levers and the basket will lock in place. Depending on the setting of the upper basket, a variety of plate dimensions can be accommodated. For example: If the upper basket is in its highest position a plate with a diameter of 12 3/16" (31 cm) can be fit in the lower basket. Lower basket For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc. Small plates and saucers can also be arranged in the lower basket. Foldable spikes The foldable spikes can be used for small plates and saucers. Two rows of spikes can be folded down, to create more room for larger dishware, e.g. pots, pans and bowls. Press the yellow lever down and fold down the spikes . Loading the dishwasher 22 Removable spike insert The spike insert can be removed in order to make room for larger tableware or to use a different insert. Removing the insert To remove the insert, gently pull the handle upwards. Replacing the insert Slide the hitches of the insert under the struts of the lower basket. Push down on the handle to snap the ...
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