Indesit DFP 2727: Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

Shutting off the water and electricity

Clean the water inlet filter at the tap outlet regularly.

EN

supplies

- Turn off the water tap.

• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle to avoid

- Unscrew the end of the water inlet hose, remove the filter

leaks.

and clean it carefully under running water.

- Replace the filter and screw the water hose back into

• Always unplug the appliance when cleaning it and

position.

when performing maintenance work.

Cleaning the dishwasher

Cleaning the filters

• The external surfaces of the machine and the control

The filter assembly consists of three filters which remove

panel may be cleaned using a non-abrasive cloth

food residues from the washing water and then recirculate

which has been dampened with water. Do not use

the water. They should be cleaned if you wish to achieve

solvents or abrasive products.

the best results in every wash.

• Any marks on the inside of the appliance may be

removed using a cloth dampened with water and a

Clean the filters regularly.

little vinegar.

The dishwasher should not be used without filters, or if

the filter is loose.

Preventing unpleasant odours

• After several washes, check the filter assembly and if

• Always keep the door of the appliance ajar in order to

necessary clean it thoroughly under running water, using a

avoid moisture from forming and being trapped inside

non-metallic brush and following the instructions below:

the machine.

1. Turn the cylindrical filter C in an anti-clockwise direction

1.1.

1.1.

and pull it out (fig. 1).

• Clean the seals around the door and detergent

2.2.

2.2.

2. Remove the cup filter B by exerting a slight pressure on

dispensers regularly using a damp sponge. This will

the side flaps (fig. 2).

avoid food becoming trapped in the seals, which is

3.3.

3.3.

3. Slide out the stainless steel plate filter A (fig. 3).

the main cause behind the formation of unpleasant

4.

Inspect the trap and remove any food residue. NEVER

odours.

REMOVE the wash cycle pump (black detail)

(fig. 4)

.

Cleaning the sprayer arms

Food residue may become encrusted onto the sprayer

arms and block the holes used to spray the water. It is

therefore recommended that the arms are checked from

B

time to time and cleaned with a small non-metallic

C

brush.

C

The two sprayer arms may both be removed.

1

2

To remove the upper sprayer

arm, rotate the locking ring in

an anti-clockwise direction.

The upper sprayer arm should

be replaced with the holes

facing upwards.

The lower sprayer arm can be

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removed by pressing on the

After cleaning the filters, replace the filter assembly and fix

side tabs and pulling it upwards.

it in position correctly; this is essential for maintaining the

efficient operation of the dishwasher.

Leaving the machine unused for

extended periods

Cleaning the water inlet filter*

• Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply and

If the water hoses are new or have not been used for an

shut off the water tap.

extended period of time, let the water run to make sure it

• Leave the door of the appliance ajar.

is clear and free of impurities before performing the

necessary connections. If this precaution is not taken,

• When you return, run a wash cycle when the dishwasher

the water inlet could become blocked and damage the

is empty.

dishwasher.

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* Only available in selected models.