Before Using The Appliance; Things To Watch Out For - Pelgrim GVW845KOR Notice D'utilisation

Before using the appliance

The appliance should only be connected by a
qualified fitter (see electrical connection).
Do not use the appliance if it has been
damaged during transport. Contact your
dealer.
This appliance is designed for household
use only.
Do not use the appliance if you have wet
hands or if you are standing on bare feet.
Keep packaging material, such as plastic
bags, polystyrene and wood out of the
reach of children.
Keep detergents out of the reach of
children. Keep children away from the
appliance: it is not a toy.
Disconnect the appliance before starting to
clean or repair it, preferably, by taking the
plug out of the socket or by turning off the
mains switch.
Do not use an extension cable.
Never clean electrical appliances (mixer,
food processor etc.) in the dishwasher.
Do not place any plastic utensils on the
heating element. Plastic objects could melt.
Never use detergents containing
phosphates or bleaches.
Avoid limescale by regularly refilling the
regenerative salts. Use only the special
salt intended for dishwashers (do not use
iodized salt).
Never fill the rinse-aid-, detergent- or salt
compartments with solvents such as
benzine, turpentine or alcohol. This could
cause an explosion.
Regularly check that the sprinklers and the
filter element are clean.
Never use the dishwasher without the
filters.
Do not stand or sit on the open door of your
dishwasher. The appliance may topple
over.
Do not touch the heating element, either
during or immediately after the end of the
washing programme.

Things to watch out for

Before you place kitchenware in the machine
First remove food remains. You thereby
avoid blockages.
First soak any pots/pans that are very dirty.
Environmental tips
Save your dirty dishes up and only wash them
when both baskets are completely full.
Always select the most suitable
programme, depending on how dirty your
dishes are.
Make no use, or as little use as possible, of
the pre-rinse programme.
If possible, connect the machine to a hot-
water plant with a maximum temperature of
60°C.
China ware
Not suitable:
All sorts of china ware with an onglaze
decoration or edge which you can see and
feel. Also consider the shape of the china
ware. Bell-shaped cups break more easily
than straight-sided cups. Under no
circumstances should you put porous
earthenware in your dishwasher.
Suitable:
China ware fired at a temperature of 700/800 °C.
Do not use too much rinse-aid in this case, to
avoid any damage. Only white or single-colour
china ware which is fired at a temperature of
1200/1300 °C is completely dishwasher proof.
Glass
Not suitable:
Crystal or hand-blown glassware; glass on
which the decoration has been burnt in;
glassware with a gold edging.
Suitable:
All other glass.
Cutlery
Not suitable:
Cutlery with a wooden, earthenware or china-
ware handle. There is a big risk of cracks. In
fact, there is a big risk of cracks for all wooden
objects washed in a dishwasher. Cutlery made
of chromium steel is not very suitable for
washing in the dishwasher. In the case of this
cutlery, there is a risk of corrosion (rust).
Suitable:
Cutlery made of chromium nickel steel 18/10.
This high-quality cutlery is rustproof and acid-
resistant. However, the blade of a knife may
be made of a different material. Watch out for
this. Silver or silver-plated cutlery is also
dishwasher proof. But in this case the rinse-
aid used must not contain any citric acid,
since this damages the silver. Moreover,
regular washing in the dishwasher may result
in the silver becoming scratched.