Haier DW12-CFE User Manual - Page 4

Loading the Dishwasher Before placing the dishes in the dishwasher, remove larger food particles to prevent the filter from becoming clogged, which results in reduced performance. If the pots and pans have baked-on food that is extremely hard to remove, we recommend that they are soaked before washed. This will eliminate the need for extra wash cycles. Pull out the rack to load the dishwasher. How to use the lower rack We recommend that you place the most difficult to clean items on the bottom rack: pots, pans, lids, serving dishes and bowls, as shown in the figure to the right. It is preferable to place serving dishes and lids on the sides of the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm. - Pots, serving bowls, etc. must always be placed face down. - Deep pots should be slanted to allow the water to flow out. - The lower rack features fold down tine rows (see fig.A) so that larger or more pots and pans can be loaded. - The silverware basket can be doubled (see fig.B) so that only one section may be used when the silverware load is light. This also makes space for additional pots and pans and it can also be placed in the upper rack. - Silverware should be placed in the silverware basket with the handles at the bottom; if the rack has side baskets, the spoons should be located individually into the appropriate slots. Especially long utensils should be placed in the horizontal position at the front of the upper rack. How to use the upper rack The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware, such as glasses, cups and saucers, plates, small bowls and shallow pans (as long as they are not too dirty). - Position the dishes and cookware so that they do not get moved by the spray of water. The upper rack can be adjusted for height by using the knobs located on both sides of the rack itself (see fig.C). Adjust the upper basket to the higher level and you have more space to accommodate those taller pans and trays in the bottom basket. Shelf Lean tall glasses and those with long stems against the shelf-not against other items to be washed. Place glasses, cups and small bowls on the additional cup rack. The additional cup rack can be swivelled in or out as required(see fig.D). Knife rack The knife rack clips onto the side of the top basket, giving you the freedom to wash your large sharp knives separately and out of harm's way (see fig.E). Lower Rack Upper Rack Load for 12 Standard Settings fig.A fig.C fig.E fig.B fig.D .5. GB Starting the Appliance Starting a wash cycle After having completed all of the installation steps in the preceding paragraphs, turn on the water to the unit, partially open the door of the dishwasher, and press the ON-OFF button "A" located on the control panel. The "B" indicator light will come on. At this point, the appliance is on and ready to be programmed. Setting and Starting a wash Cycle Choose the desired cycle by pressing the cycle selection button "G". Each time it is pressed, one of the cycle indicator lights "F" will come on in succession. Choose the wash cycle you feel is most appropriate for the type of dishes that need washing (consult the wash cycle table contained in this manual, especially when first using the appliance). Close the door and after a few seconds, a short acoustic signal will sound indicating that the wash cycle has begun and cannot be modified. If necessary, read the paragraph entitled, "Cancelling or modifying a cycle while underway. "The end of the cycle will be signalled by a double acoustic sound, and the indicator light "F" will begin to blink. Cancelling or modifying a cycle while underway... Premise: A cycle that is underway can only be modified if it has only been running for a short time. Otherwise, the detergent may have already been used, and the appliance may have already drained the wash water. If this is the case, the detergent dispenser must be refilled (see the paragraph entitled, "Loading the Detergent"). To change the cycle currently underway, open the door, press the "G" programming button and hold it in for about 5 seconds. Once the cycle has been cancelled, the dishwasher will emit a short acoustic sound and the relative indicator light will turn off. To set a new wash cycle, follow the instructions contained in the paragraph entitled, "Setting and Starting a Wash Cycle." If you forget to load some of the dishes... The wash cycle can be interrupted by opening the door carefully (in order to avoid being sprayed by hot water). When the door is closed again, the cycle will automatically restart at the point where it left off. At the end of the wash cycle... The end of the cycle will be indicated by a double acoustical signal and the blinking of the "F" indicator light. Open the door, turn off the appliance using the ON/OFF switch and turn off the water supply to the unit. Wait a few minutes before removing the dishes so as to avoid handling them while still hot (when they are more susceptible to breakage) and to get better drying results. Setting The Start Delay Time Open the door of the dishwasher partially. If the "J" button is pressed (see, Close-up View" Control Panel"). The start time for the wash cycle can be delayed for 2,4 or 6 hours. Each time the button is pressed, the "I" light will come on indicating the length of the delay. After selecting the delay time, the wash cycle can be set, as explained in "Starting a wash cycle..." There will be a short acoustic signal, and at this point the delay period will begin to count down. During this period the delay indicator light (I) will blink. At the end of the delay time, the indicator will stop blinking and the cycle will start. NOTE: a) During the delay period, none of the settings can be modified. If necessary, they can be cancelled by pressing cycle selector "G" for about 5 seconds. b) If the power to the appliance goes off or the door is opened during the delay period, the clock will stop the countdown. It will start again when the power has come back on, or when the door has been closed. Wash Cycle Adjustment Buttons 1/2 Load Button This button (see" Close-up View-Control Panel", letter "C") makes it possible to wash dishes using only the upper rack if there are not enough dishes for a full load, This will allow you to save on water and electrical energy. It cannot be used with the heavy duty wash cycles. GB .6.