Ariston AFA 370 - Manual (Page 13)

ARISTON DISHWASHER - Instructions for installation and use
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ISHWASHER
Cleaning and special maintenance
Cleaning the sprayer
arms.
Food residue may become
encrusted onto the sprayer
arms and block the holes where
water comes out. Check the
sprayer arms regularly and
clean them once in a while
(letters F and I “How is it made?”).
Once in a while,
once a month,
spend a little time
on the filter
assembly and the
sprayer arms.
Keep your dishwasher in shape
After every wash.
When the wash cycle has
ended, always remember to
turn off the water supply tap
and to leave the appliance door
ajar. This way, moisture and
bad odours will not be trapped
inside.
Unplug the appliance.
Before carrying out any
cleaning or maintenance on the
dishwasher, always remove the
plug from the electricity socket.
Do not run risks.
No solvents! No abrasives!
To clean the exterior and
rubber parts of your appliance,
do not use solvents or abrasive
cleaning products. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm
soapy water only.
If there are any stains on the
surface of the appliance
interior, use a cloth dampened
with water and a little white
vinegar, or a cleaning product
specifically made for
dishwashers.
Going on holiday?
When you go away for an extended
period of time, we recommend you
do the following:
• run a cycle with the dishwasher
empty
• turn off the water inlet tap.
• leave the appliance door ajar
This will help the seals last
longer and prevent unpleasant
odours from forming inside the
appliance.
Moving the appliance.
Should the appliance have to be
moved, try to keep it in a
vertical position. If absolutely
necessary, it can be positioned
on its back.
The seals.
One of the factors that cause
unpleasant odours to form
inside the dishwasher is food
that remains trapped in the
seals. Periodic cleaning using a
damp sponge will prevent this
from occurring.
Your dishwasher is not a waste
disintegrator!
Do not worry about removing every
single bit of food residue from your
dishes, but do get rid of bones, peel and
rind and any other left-overs before
placing them in the racks. Empty out
all glasses and cups.
Care and maintenance
Respecting these few rules ensures you will always
have a reliable work companion by your side.
1
2 A B
C
The filter assembly
If you want consistent good results
from your dishwasher, you need to
clean the filter assembly.
The food particles are removed
from the wash water, allowing it to
be recirculated during the cycle,
filtered perfectly. For this reason,
it is a good idea to remove the larger
food particles trapped inside the
cup “C” and the semi-circular filter
A after each wash; pull the cup
handle upwards to remove them.
Just rinse them under running
water.
The entire filter assembly should
be cleaned thoroughly once a
month: cup C + semi-circular filter
A + cylindrical filter B. Rotate filter
“B” anticlockwise to remove it.
For cleaning, use a non metallic
brush.
Reassemble the filter parts (as
shown in the figure) and reinsert
the whole assembly into the
dishwasher. Position it into its
housing and press downwards.
The dishwasher is not to be used
without filters. Improper
replacement of the filters may re-
duce the efficiency of the wash and
even damage your dishwasher.