Hotpoint Ariston LDZ 226 Mode D'emploi page 17

Loading the racks
Before loading the racks, remove all food residues from the
crockery and empty liquids from glasses and cups.
After loading the appliance, check that the sprayer arms
can rotate freely.
Lower rack
The lower rack can hold pans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery,
etc. as seen in the Loading examples.
Plates and large covers should be placed at the sides of the
rack, ensuring that they do not block the rotation of the upper
sprayer arm.
vertical position when arranging plates or in a horizontal position
when arranging pans and salad bowls.
Cutlery basket
The type of cutlery basket may vary according to the
dishwasher model: it may be modular, non-modular or a sliding
version. The non-modular basket must only be positioned at
the front of the lower rack.
The modular basket may be separated into two parts, a solution
which is recommended when performing a half load wash (only
in models offering this option), is available in a sliding version
(positioned at any point on the lower rack by sliding it between
the fixed or tip-up inserts.
possible way.
Knives and other utensils with sharp edges must be placed
in the cutlery basket with the points facing downwards, or they
must be positioned horizontally in the tip-up compartments on
the upper rack.
Upper rack
Load this rack with delicate and lightweight crockery: glasses,
tea and coffee cups, saucers, small salad bowls, saucepans
and small saucepans which are not too soiled, using the
Loading examples as a guide.
• Mugs and cups, long sharp knives and serving utensils:
place these on the tip-up compartments
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Only available in selected models.
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The number and position may vary.
Some
dishwasher
models are fitted
with tip-up
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sections , which
can be used in a
- Both versions are
fitted with a
collapsible sliding
system which means
the cutlery can be
arranged in the best
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.
In order to make it easier to arrange the crockery, the upper rack
may be moved to a higher or lower level.
(in models which offer the Baby cycle, the upper rack must be
placed in its lower position when the appliance is being loaded).
The height of the upper rack should ideally be adjusted
WHEN THE RACK IS EMPTY.
Never lift or lower the rack on one side only.
Open the left and right guide rail stops and
pull out the rack; position it higher or lower
as required, slide it along the guide rails
until the front wheels are in place and close
the stops (see figure).
If the rack is fitted with “Dual Space”
handles
rack until it reaches its stop point, grip the
handles at the sides of the rack and move it
upwards or downwards, then slowly let it fall
back into place.
For dishwasher models with a Baby Cycle,
tip-up compartments suitable for washing
bottles, rings and teats are provided. (see
the instruction sheet)
• Wooden items, objects with wooden or horn handles or glued-
on parts.
• Items made from aluminium, copper, brass, pewter or tin.
• Items made from plastic material which is not heat-resistant.
• Antique or hand-painted porcelain.
• Antique silver. Silver which is not antique may, however, be
washed in the dishwasher using a delicate wash cycle,
provided that it does not come into contact with other metals.
We recommend the use of crockery which is dishwasher safe.
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(see figure), pull out the upper
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