Booklet with tips and tricks

FOR care of your dishes

This booklet is full of tips, tricks and ideas to help SUMMARY
you to get the best possible care of your dishes

1. A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING............................................................................... 4

Which of us has not found plates

and dishes still dirty, or the 2. DO’S AND DON’TS............................................................................................. 8
detergent tablet partially intact,
at the end of the wash?
3. THE RIGHT WAY TO USE DETERGENT............................................................... 10

4. SALT AND RINSE AID....................................................................................... 11

Very often, to avoid problems
like this we need to follow a few
simple, easy tips. 5. MAINTENANCE................................................................................................ 14
One of the things that makes a
dishwasher convenient is the time
it saves, but ineffective washing 6. BY HAND OR IN THE DISHWASHER: WHAT’S BETTER
can wipe this benefit out. We
FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?................................................................................ 15
hope that, with the tips in this
guide, you will get perfect
results every time!
1. A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING

It may seem obvious, but stowing the dishes in the baskets properly is vital for the most effective wash.
However, it is not always easy to find the right place for every dish, utensil or glass. Here are a few tips to help
you using your dishwasher as effectively as possible and keeping your dishes in perfect condition for a long time.

THE TOP BASKET

The top basket is ideal for glasses, cups and bowls, especially if only lightly soiled: remember that these items
should be placed upside-down. Use the support connected to the basket – the cup rack – strategically, placing
cutlery, ladles and small coffee cups (without concave bottom) on it. You can also use the cup rack to support
stem wine glasses; simply rest the stems on its edge. Last but not least, point the dirtiest parts of utensils and dishes
towards the jet of water, to avoid the bother of having to rinse them under the tap after washing.

THE BOTTOM BASKET

The bottom basket is ideal for the largest, dirtiest items, such as saucepans, frying-pans, tureens, salad bowls, lids
and dinner, soup and serving plates. To avoid the risk that the detergent may not be released, place large plates
and baking trays at the sides, so that the flap is able to open. Here again, remember that concave items should
be positioned upside-down.

THIRD BASKET
If your dishwasher has a third basket, this is the place for the largest items of cutlery, such as salad servers, ladles or
long-bladed knives. You can also use it for small coffee cups, always remembering to place them upside-down.
To ensure that the water can reach the third basket properly, do not overload the top basket.

OTHER TIPS
The cleanliness also depends on getting a number of little things right. Always make sure that the spray arms turn
freely and never collide with the dishes. Also, remember not to overload baskets with stacked dishes, or the water
will be unable to reach them. And, finally, when placing cutlery in the basket provided, insert sharp knives with
the handles upward.

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• Mixing bowls, taking care to place them upside-down;

DO’S AND DON’TS •

•
Any stainless steel container or utensil;
Graters, strainers or sieves, after rinsing them to remove coarse food particles. But take note: this is the
exception to a golden rule of dishwasher use. Because ...

After a good dinner, with a film about to start, there is always a strong temptation to clear the table in a rush
and put everything in the dishwasher, so it can do the work for you while you relax. Unfortunately, though, not all
dishes, glasses and utensils are made to withstand the dishwasher’s high temperatures. Here is a small guide to
help you avoid unpleasant surprises!

WHAT NOT TO PUT IN THE DISHWASHER

The general rule is simple: do not load anything not specifically marked as dishwasher safe. Unless otherwise
stated, materials such as wood, plastic, aluminium, lead crystal and decorated glass should not be washed in
the dishwasher. But there are some items it is not easy to identify as dishwasher safe or unsafe. Never put the
following in the dishwasher:

• Silver- or gold-plated items;

• Pewter, brass or bronze items, which might be stained or discoloured by the hot water;
• Items with wooden handles, which might become loose or warped; THERE IS NO NEED TO RINSE BEFORE WASHING
• Wooden chopping boards, for the same reason;
• Thermos flasks or sealed cooking vessels; Although it is a very common habit, it is best not to rinse dishes before putting them in the basket. In fact, the
• Cast iron or tin containers; detergent needs dirt to clean: the soap enzymes are less effective on dishes which have already been cleaned.
• Teflon or non-stick pans and frying pans, which might become damaged or lose their non-stick properties; Rinsing dishes before washing them simply wastes water and energy, and over time it may even damage the
• Cake tins; most delicate surfaces (such as glass or steel). It is important to remove food residues to avoid fouling the filter,
• Metal utensils such as whisks or spatulas; but it is better to do this with a piece of cutlery or a paper napkin.
• Pyrex objects;
• Rubber scrapers;
• High quality knives, as the handles might detach over time;
• Decorated plates, or plates produced before 1960, because they are not designed to withstand boiling
water.

WHAT TO PUT IN THE DISHWASHE

Here again, you can’t go wrong if you follow the general rule: anything marked as dishwasher-safe can be
washed in one. What’s more, the following items can also be washed with no problems:

• Plastic chopping-boards, which the high temperature will help to sterilise;

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3. THE RIGHT WAY TO USE DETERGENT
There is no right choice of powder, liquid and tablet detergents: they are all excellent
detergents, able to wash your dishes to perfection. However, to ensure they can do this it
is important to keep them in a cool, dry place (meaning not under the sink) and use them
correctly. Let’s find out more about them.
TABLET DETERGENT
This type of detergent is unsuited for short programmes, since it consists of ingredients activated
at different speeds. If you use it, select a long programme, to give the tablet time to dissolve
completely. Remember that the tablet must always be put in the detergent slot and never in
the tank itself.
CONCENTRATED DETERGENT
Concentrated detergent, with natural enzymes and low alkalinity, is excellent for protecting
not only the dishwasher but also the environment. Combine this type of detergent with 50°
washing programmes: they are designed to make full use of the enzymes’ cleaning properties
and give the same results as with higher-temperature programmes.
ALL IN ONE DETERGENT
All in One detergent also incorporates rinse aid and/or salt, so it is often not necessary to keep
the dishwasher supplied with these specific products. Remember to read the instructions on the
pack, because improper use could lead to the build-up of limescale deposits in the appliance
(indicating a lack of salt) or poorer drying and/or washing performance (insufficient rinse aid).
If any of these problems occur, we advise you to go back to a conventional detergent and
add salt and rinse aid separately (we will discuss these additives in the next section).
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4. SALT AND RINSE AID
Salt and rinse aid are fundamental ingredients for effective washing. While table salt improves
the flavour of the foods you prepare, the dishwasher version increases washing efficiency and
reduces limescale formation; rinse aid gives your dishes shine and erects a protective barrier
that enables them to be dry when they leave the dishwasher. Let’s take a detailed look at
why they are so important.
SALT
GOODBYE LIMESCALE
Dishwasher salt is not directly involved in the wash cycle; it flows through the softener and is
then discharged in the drain water. Its cleaning action is essential to prevent the chemicals in
hard water from forming limescale on dishes.
HOW IT WORKS
The dishwasher’s water softener contains ion exchange resins: the salt supplies them with
sodium, regenerating them and enabling them to attract and trap the magnesium and
calcium ions that make water hard. Salt specifically produced for dishwashers also contains
anticaking agents designed to prevent the product from forming a solid mass, which could
foul the softener, on contact with the water.
HOW TO USE IT
Remove the cap and fill the compartment with dishwasher salt. Don’t worry if the compartment
is full of water: the salt will have to dissolve when used, so there is no need to keep it dry. Once
you have replaced the cap, you can start the wash cycle. Ask your water supply authority
about the hardness of the water in your area so you can adjust the salt top-up frequency
accordingly: however, it is a good idea to top up the compartment once a month.
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RINSE AID
GOODBYE STAINS

If your dishes have less shine than usual at the end of the wash cycle, or there are little marks
on the surface of glasses, don’t blame the detergent or the dishwasher: often, these are
symptoms of a lack of rinse aid, a product developed to prevent too much water collecting
on the surface of dishes.

HOW IT WORKS

Rinse aid forms a protective barrier between the water and the dishes so that the water doesn’t
stick to the surface; it is released during the wash cycle, and the specific ingredients it contains
prevent little drops of limescale from forming by dissolving the residues responsible. Rinse aid
also comes into action if dishes do not dry fast enough: by dispersing water deposits, it saves
you the bother of having to dry dishes, utensils and glasses by hand.

VINEGAR

Unlike rinse aid, vinegar doesn’t form a protective film that lets the water run off the dishes;
what’s more, since it’s an acid, over time it may damage the dishwasher and the dishes
themselves. So don’t use vinegar instead of rinse aid: it doesn’t do the same job!
 

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5. MAINTENANCE 6. BY HAND OR IN THE DISHWASHER: WHAT’S BETTER
FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?

Looking after your dishwasher will enable it to wash better for longer. Here are a few small tips The dishwasher is an amazingly useful household appliance. But from an environmental point
that will extend its lifetime. of view, is it better than washing dishes by hand?

FREQUENT USE WATER AND ELECTRICITY

Although this may seem strange, dishwashers need to be used if they are to last. Try not to The dishwasher uses electrical energy to heat the water which is then supplied to the appliance.
leave yours out of use for more than a few weeks: it will last longer! Washing dishes by hand also requires energy, and much more of it; let’s compare the two
processes.

FILTER
COMPARISON
Inspect the filter cup for food residues regularly. If it is clogged, take it out and rinse it under the
tap, brushing it clean; you can do the same with the filter plate. Once clean, fix them together
Depending on the programme’s intensity, a normal dishwasher wash cycle takes from 0.9 to
and make sure that the plate fits properly into the bottom of the appliance. Your self-cleaning
2.0 kWh of energy; it takes 3.5 kWh to wash the same load of dishes by hand. This is because
filter is low-maintenance: it only needs checking once a fortnight.
the less water is used the less electricity is needed to heat it, and while a dishwasher uses from
13 to 27 litres of water, washing the same load by hand uses up to 140 litres.

So remember to wash plates, dishes and all suitable utensils in the dishwasher. You will save
not only time and effort, but also a lot of water and electricity.

DISHWASHER CLEANER

Every day, your dishwasher washes dirty dishes, cutlery and pans. Over time, this causes food,
dust and limescale residues to deposit on internal components such as the filters and gaskets.
So the DISHWASHER CLEANER programme should be used regularly, with the appliance empty:
combined with specific products, it will give your dishwasher a thorough cleaning – afterwards
it will perform better than ever!

6. BY HAND OR IN THE DISHWASHER:

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