LG D1447LF Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

OWNER’SDISHWAM NUALSHER

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS................................	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Important safety instructions..............	3
Read all instructions before use.........	4
Save these instructions......................	5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare cupboard opening.................	7
Preparation for electrical wiring .........	7
Preparing the dishwasher for
installation..........................................	8
Installing the dishwasher in
cupboard........................................	8
Installation of drain hose....................	9
Installation of water inlet hose..........	10
Final check and assembling.............	10
How to level the dishwasher.............	10
PARTS NAME...........................	11
FUNCTION OF CONTROL
BUTTON...................................	12
BEFORE USING FOR THE
FIRST TIME
Check and find water hardness
level...........................................	15
Setting up the softening system
level of your dishwasher...................	15
Salt Filling.........................................	16
Adding Rinse Aid..............................	16
INFORMATION FOR ENERGY
TEST.........................................	17
HOW TO USE AND OPERATE
Daily use load...................................	18
Cutlery Basket..................................	19
Lower Rack......................................	20
Upper Rack......................................	20
Adding Detergent.............................	22
Refilling.............................................	23
Drying...............................................	24

Thank you for buying a LG Dishwasher.

Please read your owner’s manual carefully, it provides instruction on safe installation, use and maintenance. Retain it for future reference.

Record the model and serial number of your Dishwasher.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

OPERATING SEQUENCE.......	25
PROGRAMME..........................	26
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Keeping the dishwasher...................	27
Filters................................................	27
Lower Spray Arm..............................	27
Upper Spray Arm..............................	27
Water Inlet........................................	27
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Before calling for service..................	28
Using Smart DiagnosisTM..................	31
SPECIFICATION ......................	32

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE

WARNING

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death.

Your Safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.

These words mean:

DANGER

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

CAUTION

You may be slightly injured or cause damage to the product,if you do not follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before use

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•Please read this manual carefully before using the dishwasher for the first time.

•This manual contains very important notes regarding the installation, use and maintenance of your dishwasher.

•The manufacturer can not be responsible for problems caused by ignoring these safety and caution instructions.

•This dishwasher is designed for normal household use.

•Do not use the dishwasher for industrial and commercial use, or other purpose.

•The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

•Check packaging and dishwasher immediately for signs of transport damage. If the appliance is damaged, do not put it into use but contact your supplier without delay.

•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as;

-Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

-Farm houses;

-By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

-Bed and breakfast type environments.

•If this product is used for commercial purpose, it is not warranted. (Example: Public places such as

restaurant, lodging house, training center, dormitory)

If the product is installed outside the normal service area, any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the product, or the replacement of a defective part, shall be borne by the owner.

During installation

•Electrical connection must be in accordance with the rating label.

•Electrical safety is only guaranteed when the earth system of your house is in accordance with the related local regulations. (Do not use an extension cable or cord.)

•If the hot water exceeds 65ºC, adjust the water heater setting. If the hot water temperature can not be maintained below

65ºC, the dishwasher must be connected to cold water.

During use

•Only suitable household utensils should be placed in the dishwasher.

•If power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

•This appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

•The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using new hose-sets and that old hose-sets should not be reused.

(Please avoid utensils; that are non- heat-resistant, metal decorated, etc.)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before use

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•Do not use any kinds of solvent in your dishwasher. They may cause an explosion or fire.

•Do not spray water on the appliance. It may cause the failure of electric parts or electric shock.

•Do not push down or sit on the inner door when the door is opened. It may cause the deformation or failure of your dishwasher.

•Do not use the detergent for hand washing.

The detergent for dishwasher should be used for normal operation.

•This appliance is fitted with a safety function that automatically stops the operation of the dishwasher when it is exposed to heavy disturbance on its mains.

•Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline.They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open.

Check that the detergent receptacle is empty after completion of the wash cycle.

Child Safety

•Controls may be locked using Child Lock mode to prevent all the settings from being changed by a child.

•Keep children away from detergents and rinse-aids.

•Do not allow children to operate the dishwasher.

•Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

All batteries (whether installed or attached) should not be exposed to excess heat like sunlight or similar source.

Save these instructions

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance.

•Do not use an adapter this will defeat the grounding plug.

•If you don’t have the proper outlet, consult an electrician.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

CAUTION

CAUTION concerning the Power cord

•Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

•Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in an electric shock or fire.

•Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

•Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet device, the cord extension set on electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

CAUTION

The instructions shall state the substance of the following :

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they

have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

••A qualified electrician/plumber or competent person should carry out any electrical/ plumbing work required to install this appliance.

Prepare cupboard opening

1.This dishwasher is designed to fit the size shown as below.

2.Select a location as close to sink as possible for ease of connection to the water and drain pipes.

3.To ensure good drainage, the dishwasher should not be installed more than 3 meters away from the sink.

4.If dishwasher is installed in a corner, a minimum of 5cm of space is required between the washer and an adjacent cabinet or wall.

Unit:mm

CAUTION

••Any bare wood surrounding the dishwasher should be sealed with a waterproof paint or sealant to prevent swelling.

Preparation for electrical wiring

CAUTION

••For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before installation.

••Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.

Electrical and earthing connections must comply with the national electrical code/ provincial and municipal code and/or other local codes.

1.This appliance must be supplied with correct rating voltage and hertz as shown on instruction manual, and connected to an individual, properly earthed branch circuit, protected by a minimum 15 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

Wiring must be 2 wires with Earth.

2.The power plug must be in a accessible location adjacent to and not behind the dishwasher and within 1.2 meters of the dishwasher side.(See page 9 Fig.A)

3.The power plug must be correctly earthed, if in doubt, have it checked by a qualified Electrician. No other appliance should be connected to the same plug outlet by a double adapter or similar plug.

Dangerous voltage

To indicate hazards arising from dangerous voltages.

Notein case of an application warning sign, the rules according to ISO 3864 should be adhered to.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Preparing the dishwasher for installation

1.Lay the dishwasher on its back.

2.Adjust the legs to the required height as shown in below figure.

Adjust

leg

Installing the dishwasher in cupboard

1.Before sliding the dishwasher into the cupboard opening, all necessary height and balancing adjustments should be made using a spanner.

2.Slide the dishwasher into the cabinet, opening carefully. Make sure that the drain hose inside the cabinet is not kinked or stretched.

CAUTION

••If the height of the cupboard is below 850mm, you should remove the top table by unscrewing the 2 screws.

(Two from rear)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation of drain hose

1.If the end of drain hose does not fit to the drain line, use a rubber connector(not supplied) that is resistant to heat and detergent.

2.This should be available from a plumbing shop or DIY merchants.

3.There are two typical connections as shown in Figure A, B.

The S trap spigot must be drilled out cleanly and free of obstruction to its maximum internal diameter, if used for drainage.

To prevent siphoning, one of the following methods must be used:

When the drain hose is connected to a sink S trap or waste disposal unit, the hose must

be looped up to the underside of the bench top and secured.

Fig. A

When the drain hose is connected to a separate standpipe, it is essential that an

airtight connection be made. Refer to Fig.B

Fig. B : Drainage connection - stand pipe.

Drain hose Extension

Extend drain hose as shown below.

CAUTION

••When you connect or extend drain hose, make sure that drain hose is not kinked.

(Bends should have a 40 mm radius.)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation of water inlet hose

Connect the water supply hose to the water tap. (Fig. A)

Some models consist of an inlet valve and hose. (Fig. B)

After connecting the inlet hose to the tap, turn on the tap to flush out foreign substances (dirt, sand or sawdust) in the water lines. Let water drain into a bucket, and check the water temperature. Connect the supply hose to the water inlet valve.

	Water tap
	supply
Fig. A	Fig. B

•This dishwasher may be fed with either hot or cold water. If the water can not be maintained below 65ºC, the dishwasher must be connected to cold water.

•When connecting, you may use sealant tape or sealing compound to avoid water leaks.

•Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply bent.

•It is recommended that the new inlet hose be used and not the existing or old hose.

How to level the dishwasher

After installing the dishwasher, you may notice a slight sticking of the door to the dishwasher, when you open or close the door. If this does happen you need to adjust the level of the dishwasher.

Case 1. In case the door is slanted to the right

Fig. C

•If the door slants to the right, see fig. C and follow these instructions:

1)Unscrew(counter-clockwise) the left leg of the back side and correct the level.

2)Check the opening of door and repeat if necessary until the door opens and closes properly.

•When the product is correctly leveled, there should be no slant, stickiness or friction sound.

Case 2. In case the door is slanted to the left

Final check and assembling

1.Securely hand tighten supply hose to the water supply.

Plug the power supply cord into an earthed electrical point and switch on.

2.After installing and prior to using the dishwasher with crockery, we recommend that you use the dishwasher on Quick mode to rinse through. At this stage it is useful to ensure that there are no operating problems or water leaks.

When the dishwasher is used for the first time, there may be a loud noise, if this happens, turn off the power and restart the dishwasher.

Fig. D

•If the door slants to the left, see fig. D and follow these instructions:

1)Check the opening of door if there still remains sticky or friction sound.

2)Check the opening of door and repeat if necessary until the door opens and closes properly.

•When the product is correctly leveled, there should be no slant, stickiness or friction sound.

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PARTS NAME

1.	Control Panel	11. Upper Rack
2.	Door Handle	12.	Cutlery Basket
3.	Front Cover	13.	Detergent And Rinse Aid Dispenser
4.	Lower Cover	14. Vapor Vent Cover
5.	Display Window	15.	Upper Spray Arm
6.	Power Button	16.	Lower Spray Arm
7.	Drain Hose	17.	Filter ASM
8.	Inlet Hose	18.	Lower Rack
9.	Power Cord	19.	Salt Container Cap

10. Adjustable Leg

Accessory

Funnel

The appearance and specifications may vary without notice.

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FUNCTION OF CONTROL BUTTON

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Smart DiagnosisTM function is available only for the products with a Smart DiagnosisTM mark. (Refer to Page 31.)

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FUNCTION OF CONTROL BUTTON

Programme

•Press the cycle that corresponds to your desired wash cycle.

Rinse

•Repeated pressing of the Spray and Half Load button will select Extra Hot, Rinse+, Extra Hot & Rinse+.

•If you select the Extra Hot( ) function, the operating temperature will be up to 80 . (Eco, Auto, Care, Dual Spray)

•WhenyouselectRinse+() an additional rinse cycle is added.

Child Lock ( )
•Used		to lock or unlock the control buttons to prevent all the settings from being changed by a child.
•To	activate or release the Child Lock function, press the Child Lock button for 3 seconds while the dishwasher is
in operation.
•AllcontrolswillbedisabledexcepttheChild Lock and Power buttons.
•TurningoffthedishwasherwillnotresettheChild Lock function. You must release the Child Lock before you can
operate the dishwasher.
Spray
•With		eachpress,thelevelofwaterjetischangedtoMedium(		), Soft (		) and Strong(		) in a sequence.

(Only Care and Dual Spray)

Half load

•ForhalfLoad,onlyusetheupperorlowerracktohelpsaveenergy.

•AlwaysselecttheUpperorLowerRackFunction.Note:onlyexceptionisfortheQuick&Drymode.

•Ifyoudonotselectthisfunction,themachinewillactivatethe‘variouswashing’function,whichoperatestheupper and lower spray arms on an alternative basis.

Delay Start

•If you want to delay the start of selected programme, press this button.

•Pressing this button will increase time by 1 hour.

•Thedelaystarttimecanbeadjustedfrom1hourto19hours.

Power

•Foroperating,pressthisbuttonfirstforpoweron.

•After operating, this button automatically switches off for safety and energy saving.

•In case of irregular surge disturbance to the machine, the power may be automatically turned off for safety.

Indicator

•ChildLock.

•Refill with special salt.

•Refill with rinse aid.

Time Left

•Before starting, the display window shows the running time of the selected programme.

•After starting, the display window shows the remaining time.

•Ifthedishwasherhasatrouble,thetroubletypeisdisplayed.(OE,FE,IE,AE,HE,LE,tE, nE)

•If these error letters are displayed, please refer to the trouble shooting guide page 30 and follow the guide.

Beep On/Off

•Thedishwashermustbeswitchedon.

•Thebeepon/offfunctioncanbesetbypressingtheSpray and Delay Start button simultaneously for a few seconds.

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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Hardness setting

You have to check your water hardness and set the softening system level before operating your dishwasher.

Step 1. Check and find water hardness level

■Method 1

1)Check the water hardness in your area.

(Your water utility company can help you with this.)

2)Set the softening system level of your dishwasher according to the water hardness level.

Refer to Step 2.

■Method 2

1)Check your water hardness by using test strip. ()

2)Test Procedure

Immerse all reaction zones of the test strip for approx.1sec (not in running water!).

Shake off excess liquid from the strip and wait for 1min.

Check the water hardness color from the strip. (refer to the wrapper)

< Water hardness level >

	Thevalue		Hardness range				Water		Softening
	of	°d	°e	°f	mmol/l	mg/l	quality		system
	hardness				(Ca+Mg)	Ca			level
	0	<4	<5	<7	<0.7	<29	soft		H0
	75	4 - 7	5 - 9	7 - 13	0.7 - 1.3	29 - 50			H1, H2
	125	7 - 14	9 - 17.5	13 - 25	1.3 - 2.5	50 - 100			H3, H4
	250	14 - 21	17.5 - 26	25 - 38	2.5 - 3.8	100 - 150	very hard		H5, H6
	375	>21	>26	>38	>3.8	>150			H7

1 °e = 14.25 mg/l CaCO

1 °f = 10 mg/l CaCO

1 °d = 10 mg/l CaO (=1,78 °f) (=1,25 °e)

3)Set the softening system level of your dishwasher according to the water hardness level. Refer to Step 2.

Step 2. Setting up the softening system level of your dishwasher

Adjust the water softener to the setting corresponding to the water hardness level in your area. The water softener has 8 adjustment levels.

The dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level of . This can be checked and altered by using the buttons on the control panel.

1.First, ensure the dishwasher is switched off.

2.Press Half Load and Power button simultaneously and keep them pressed.

3.To change the setting:

Simply press the Half Load button, then the figure will change one by one. The display will change between and .

4.Once the hardness setting is correctly adjusted, press the Delay Start button. The hardness setting is then saved.

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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Step 3. Salt Filling

This model has a water softener to soften hard water. Please read these notes carefully for correct operation.

In order to provide satisfactory rinsing results, the dishwasher requires soft water, i.e., containing little or no lime, otherwise water stains will be left behind on the dishes and interior containers. If the tap water exceeds a certain level of hardness, it must be softened, I.e.,decalcified.

This is achieved by adding a special salt to the water softener inside the dishwasher. The required amount of salt is set up according to how hard your tap water is.

■ Filling with Salt

Fill the regenerating salt container before starting the washing programme.

Once you have filled with salt you must run the Quick course immediately to remove salt and salt water around the tub in order to prevent corrosion.

• Remove lower rack and unscrew the cap of salt container.

• Before using your dishwasher for the first time, it is necessary to Pour 1.5kg of salt and 1 litre of water in to the container. Otherwise salt refill lamp always turn on during operation.

Use a funnel for ease and clean filling, ensuring that coarse salt or regenerating salt intended for dishwashers is used.

•After filling, wipe off any spilled salt to seal the cap properly.

•Screw the cap tightly to prevent any suds from penetrating into the container.

Step 4. Adding Rinse Aid

■ For filling

To fill the Rinse Aid chamber, push the rinse aid button. Fill the container to the maximum level with a good quality Rinse Aid, then close the cap.

The Rinse Aid is automatically dispensed during the final rinse cycle.

The dosage is factory set to suit most installations. If, after washing, you notice cloudy spots, streaks or water marks on your glassware, it may be necessary to increase the setting. To do this, remove the cap and rotate the indicator arrow to a higher setting then replace the cap . If the glass is smeared or foam is present on the bottom of the glass or the bottom of the machine, select a lower setting.

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INFORMATION FOR ENERGY TEST(EN50242)

■Appliance loaded in accordance with standard specifications.

•Capacity : 14 place settings

•Standard course : Eco

•RinseAid setting : 5

•Reference cleaner : 35g of detergent onto the inside surface of the door.

•Height-adjustable Rack-U must be inserted into the uppermost position.

•It is the most efficient programme in terms of its combined energy and water consumption for that type of tableware.

	Programme	Time in	Water in	Energy in
		minutes	Liter	KWh
	Eco	225	9	0.92

1. Cutlery Basket

2. Upper Rack

a	Milk	b	Tea	c	Meat
d	Egg	e	Oat	f	Spinach
g	Margarine

3. Lower Rack

Milk	Tea	Meat
Egg	Oat	Spinach
Margarine

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HOW TO USE AND OPERATE

Daily use load

1. Cutlery Basket

2. Upper Rack

3. Lower Rack

CAUTION

••Do not use the pot and pan with plastic handle.

••Poor washing for smudges of waterproof or long lasting lipsticks on the glass.

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HOW TO USE AND OPERATE

For better washing performance, always load the dishwasher according to the instructions.

■Before loading items into the dishwasher.

•Clean off large particles of food, in particular insoluble items such as bones, pips etc.

•Items with burnt on food should be soaked prior to loading in the dishwasher.

■While you load items into the dishwasher.

•Load all items with the opening down.

(Make sure that water does not collect in a deep base.)

•Deep based items should be placed at an angle to help water run off and dry properly.

•Make sure that all items do not touch each other.

■Take care not to obstruct the rotation of spray arms.

■Plastic items do not dry as well as steel or porcelain items.

NOTE

Non Dishwasher Safe Items

The combination of high water temperatures and dishwasher detergent may damage particular items, therefore we do not recommend using the dishwasher to wash the following:

Copper or anodised aluminium

Hand painted silver or gold leaf crockery

Wood or bone handled utensils

Iron or non rust proof utensils

Plastic items which are not dishwasher safe

Expensive one such as silvers and dishes with golden rings

Fragile item such as crystal glasses

1. Cutlery Basket

Place forks and spoons in the cutlery basket with their handles downwards.

For Large utensils, such as whisks, the cover can be opened by being unhinged.

Take care not to obstruct the rotation of the spray arm.

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<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>18cm	be longer than 18cm.

The basket can be split along its length, increasing the lower rack’s loading versatility.

Slide two baskets in opposite directions, then pull them apart.

WARNING

••To prevent injuries, place knives and other utensils with sharp points on the cutlery rack.

••If you want to load them in the cutlery basket, place them with the pointed edges facing downwards.

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HOW TO USE AND OPERATE

2. Lower Rack

The lower rack is suitable for dinner plates, soup bowls, dishes, pots, pans, lids and even the 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.

Take care not to obstruct the rotation of the spray arms.

How to fold down

Fold up state

Ex) Loading large pot

Fold down state

3. Upper Rack

The upper rack is suitable for delicate items such as, small plates, long cutlery, cups, glasses and dishwasher safe plastic items.

Plates should be positioned upwards with the plate bottom facing the front of the rack. Cups, glasses and bowls must be positioned upside down.

Take care not to obstruct the rotation of the spray arm under the upper rack.

The knife rack provides support for long stem glasses.

The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall crockery items.

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HOW TO USE AND OPERATE

Adjusting the height of the upper rack

The height of the upper rack can be adjusted when you load glasses with long stems or tall crockery items.

• Move the upper rack to the lower position

Pull up the levers on either side of the rack.

• Move to upper position

Lift the rack upward.

There is a 45mm gain in height when the upper rack is moved to the lower position.

45mm

After adjusting the rack levels, check that the spray arms are free to rotate.

WARNING

••Before adjusting, ensure the rack is empty of all crockery. Otherwise crockery may get damaged or you may get injured.

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.)

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