Indesit DVSR 5: Loading the racks

Loading the racks: Indesit DVSR 5

Loading the racks

Tips

Cutlery basket

EN

Before loading the racks, remove all food residues from the

The basket is equipped with top grilles for improved cutlery

crockery and empty liquids from glasses and containers. No

arrangement. The cutlery basket should be positioned only at

preventive rinsing is needed under running water.

the front of the lower rack.

Arrange the crockery so that it is held in place firmly and does

not tip over; and arrange the containers with the openings facing

downwards and the concave/convex parts placed obliquely,

thus allowing the water to reach every surface and flow freely.

Make sure that the lids, handles, trays and frying pans do not

prevent the spray arms from rotating. Place any small items in

the cutlery basket.

Since plastic dishes and non-stick frying pans usually retain more

water drops, their drying will be not so good as that of ceramic

or stainless-steel dishes.

Upper rack

Lightweight items such as plastic containers should be placed

Load this rack with delicate and lightweight crockery such as

in the upper rack and arranged so that they cannot move.

glasses, cups, saucers and shallow salad bowls.

After loading the appliance, make sure that the spray arms can

rotate freely.

Lower rack

The lower rack can hold pans, lids, dishes, salad bowls, cutlery

etc. Large plates and lids should ideally be placed at the sides.

Adjustable position tip-up compartments*

The side tip-up compartments can be positioned at three

different heights to optimize the arrangement of the crockery

inside the rack.

Several dishwasher models are

Wine glasses can be placed safely in

fitted with tip-up sectors*.

the tip-up compartments by inserting

They can be used in a vertical

the stem of each glass into the

position when arranging dishes or

corresponding slot.

in a horizontal position (lower) to

For optimum drying results incline

load pans and salad bowls easily.

the tip-up compartments more. To

change the inclination, pull up the tip-

Some models are equipped with

up compartment, slide it slightly and

Vertical Zone, special pull-out

position it as you wish.

supports*in the rear of the rack

that can be used to support frying

pans and baking pans in a more

vertical position, thus taking up

less space.

In order to use it, just get hold of the coloured grip and pull it

upwards while rotating it forward. The supports can slide right

and left to fit the size of the crockery.

Very soiled dishes and pans should be placed in the lower rack

because in this sector the water sprays are stronger and allow

a higher washing performance.

*Only available in selected models with different numbers and

positions.

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Adjusting the height of the upper rack

Tray*

EN

The height of the upper rack can be adjusted: high position

Some dishwasher models are fitted with a sliding tray which

to place bulky crockery in the lower rack and low position to

can be used to hold small crockery and cutlery.

make the most of the tip-up compartments by creating more

For optimum washing performance, avoid positioning bulky

space upwards.

crockery directly below the tray. The cutlery tray can be

removed.

(see Figure.)

The height of the upper rack should be adjusted WHEN THE

RACK IS EMPTY.

NEVER raise or lower the rack on one side only.

If the rack is equipped with a Lift-Up device*

(see figure)

, lift

it up by holding its sides. To restore the lower position, press

the levers (A) at the sides of the rack and follow the rack down.

Unsuitable crockery

Wooden crockery and cutlery.

Delicate decorated glasses, artistic handicraft and antique

crockery. Their decorations are not resistant.

Parts in synthetic material which do not withstand high

temperatures.

Copper and tin crockery.

Crockery soiled with ash, wax, lubricating grease or ink.

The colours of glass decorations and aluminium/silver pieces can

change and fade during the washing process. Some types of

glass (e.g. crystal objects) can become opaque after a number

of wash cycles too.

Damage to glass and crockery

Caused by:

Type of glass and glass production process.

Chemical composition of detergent.

Water temperature of rinse cycle.

Tips:

Only use glasses and porcelain guaranteed by the

manufacturer as dishwasher safe.

Use a delicate detergent suitable for crockery.

Collect glasses and cutlery from the dishwasher as soon as

the wash cycle is over.

* Only available in selected models.

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Detergent and

dishwasher use

Measuring out the detergent

Starting the dishwasher

EN

Good washing results also depend on the correct amount of

1. Turn the water tap on.

detergent being used. Exceeding the stated amount does not

2. Press the ON/OFF button:

result in a more effective wash and increases environmental

3. Open the door and pour in a suitable amount of detergent.

pollution.

(see Detergent)

4. Load the racks

(see Loading the racks)

and shut the door.

The amount can be adjusted to the soil level.

5. Select the wash cycle by turning the WASH CYCLE

In the case of normally soiled items, use approximately either

SELECT knob clockwise: align the notch in the knob with

25g (powder detergent) or 25ml (liquid detergent). If tablets

the number/symbol representing the desired wash cycle. The

are used, one tablet will be enough.

START/PAUSE indicator light will go on.

If the crockery is only lightly soiled or if it has been rinsed

6. Select the wash options*

(see Special wash cycles and

with water before being placed in the dishwasher, reduce

options.)

the amount of detergent used accordingly.

7. Start the cycle by pressing the Start/Pause button: a beep

For good washing results also follow the instructions shown

will sound* and the indicator light corresponding to the wash

on the detergent box.

phase will go on to signal that the cycle has begun.

8. At the end a few beeps * will signal the end of the wash cycle

For further questions please ask the detergent producers.

and the END indicator light will go on.

Open the detergent dispenser using button D and measure out

Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.

the detergent according to the Table of wash cycles:

9. Wait for a few minutes before removing the crockery - to

• powder or liquid: compartments

avoid burns. Unload the racks, beginning with the lower level.

A (wash detergent) and B (pre-

wash detergent)

The machine will switch off automatically during long

tablets: when the cycle requires

periods of inactivity in order to minimise electricity

1 tablet, place it in compartment A

consumption.

and close cover C; when it requires

2 tablets, place the second tablet

AUTO WASH CYCLES*: some models of dishwasher are

on the bottom of the appliance.

equipped with a special sensor which can be used to assess

Remove detergent residues from

the level of soiling and automatically select the most efficient and

the edges of the compartment and close cover C until it clicks.

economic wash cycle accordingly. The duration of the auto wash

The detergent dispenser automatically opens up at the right time

cycles may vary due to the operation of the sensor.

according to the wash cycle.

Changing a wash cycle in progress

If all-in-one detergents are used, we recommend using the TABS

If a mistake was made in the wash-cycle selection process, it is

option, because it adjusts the cycle so that the best washing and

possible to change the cycle provided that it has only just begun:

drying results are always achieved.

Once the wash cycle has started, in order to change the wash

Only use detergent which has been specifically designed

cycle switch off the machine by pressing and holding the ON/

for dishwashers.

OFF/Reset button. Switch it back on using the same button and

select the desired wash cycle and options.

DO NOT USE washing up liquid.

Using excessive detergent may result in foam residues

Adding extra crockery

remaining in the machine after the cycle has ended.

Press the Start/Pause button - the corresponding indicator light

To achieve the best washing and drying results, the combined

will flash. Open the door, taking care to avoid the escaping

steam, and place the crockery inside the appliance. Press the

use of detergent, rinse aid liquid and refined salt is required.

Start/Pause button (fixed light): the cycle starts again.

We recommend using detergents that do not contain

phosphates or chlorine, as these products are harmful

If the Start/Pause button is pressed so as to pause the

to the environment.

machine, both the wash cycle and the Delayed Start function (if

selected) are interrupted.

At this stage the wash cycle cannot be changed.

Accidental interruptions

If the door is opened during the wash cycle or there is a power

cut, the cycle stops. It starts again from the point at which it

was interrupted once the door has been shut or the electricity

supply restored.

* Only available in selected models.

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