Zanussi ZDS 679 EX Instruction Booklet

To save energyPlace dishes in the machine immediately afterevery meal and wait until the dishwasher is fullbefore washing.If necessary run the Rinse and Hold programme(see Programme Chart on the following pages),so that any food scraps do not become caked onthe dishes while you are waiting to run thecomplete wash programme.Do not prewash dishes under running water.Select an “Economy” or “Quick” programmewhen the dishes are not very soiled, followingthe instructions given in the “Washingprogrammes” chart.For best washing results:Before loading remove all scraps of food andsoak very heavily soiled pots and pans.Arrange saucepans, cups and glasses etc.upside-down.Tilt items with convex or concave surfaces sothat the water drains off easily.Avoid contact between the dishes as far aspossible.You will improve drying results by leaving thedishwasher door ajar for at least 15-30 minutesas soon as the programme finishes.Wait a few minutes before removing the dishes;in this way they will be cooler and the drying willbe improved.Empty the lower basket first and then the upperone; this will avoid water dripping from the upperbasket onto the dishes in the lower one.Items not suitable for dishwashers:The following items should not be washed inthe dishwasher (unless they are sold asdishwasher proof):- Cutlery with wooden or horn handles orglued parts- bronze cutlery- saucepans with wooden handles- aluminium ware- crystal ware- leaded glass- plastic items- antique or fine decorated chinaCertain types of decoration can discolour whenwashed in a dishwasher.Crystal-ware and plastic objects, if notguaranteed dishwasher proof should be washedby hand.Certain types of glass can also become opaqueafter being washed several times in adishwasher.A chemical reaction can occur between silvercutlery and stainless steel cutlery. As aprecaution, do not wash together.Iron and cast iron objects can rust and stainother items.Aluminium tends to go black, copper, pewterand brass tend to stain.If in doubt check with manufacturer of theitem.When buying new dishes, ensure that theyare dishwasher proof.Hints and tips40 PHT01GB