Podab C 34-66 DGT Installation And Operation Manual - page 13
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from the appliance.
Each time the machine is turned off with the A-1 button, it will start again from the last selected washing cycle when
turned on again. This occurs also when programs such as regeneration are used which automatically turn the machine
off at the end of the cycle. The continuous washing cycle is never started automatically when the machine it turned on. If
the machine is turned off by turning the mains power selector on the wall, the machine will restart from the normal
washing cycle when turned on again. The cycle may only be selected when the machine is not performing a cycle.
During all cycles the A-3 buttons (cycle selection) is deactivated.
Washing tips
Never put bare hands into the washing water. If this should happen, rinse immediately and thoroughly with cold water.
Put dishes, cups, glasses or cutlery in the appropriate baskets (B). The machine can be equipped with different types of
baskets, even stackable ones on request. Place the dishes in the relating basket with supports, making sure that the
dishes face upwards. Place cutlery and coffee spoons with their handles facing down. Do not mix silver plated cutlery
with stainless steel cutlery as the two materials would react and this would harm the surfaces. When possible, wash
glassware before other object or wash with renewed tank water. To save on detergent and electricity wash only when the
baskets are full, but do not overload them. Do not stack the dishes. WE RECOMMEND pre-cleaning the dishes in order
to minimise machine maintenance. The quality of final wash results will be greatly improved by first removing paper, food
particles, lemon peels, toothpicks, olive pits, etc. which could partially clog the tank filter and impair washing efficiency.
We recommend washing the dishes before food particles dry on their surface. It is good practice, when dried food scraps
are involved, to first soak the dishes in soapy water before introducing them into the machine.
MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance
The tank MUST be cleaned at least twice a day or whenever there are solid particles in the tank filter. Remove the tank
filters (C-10) (if fitted) and clean them. Drain the water by unplugging the overflow pipe (C-2). Remove the pump filter (C-
4) and clean it. Clean the tank and remove any small residues and solid particles. Make sure that the rotary wash arms
are free to rotate. If the nozzle holes are clogged by solid particles, remove them with a fine tipped tool. Put all the
removed parts back into their position in reverse order. Leave the hood open after the working session. To avoid possible
oxidation or chemical attack hazards in general, keep the steel surfaces of the appliance clean.
NEVER USE THE MACHINE WITHOUT THE PUMP PROTECTION FILTER.
Periodic maintenance
(to be done at least every 2-3 days)
NOTE: do not wash the appliance with high pressure or direct jets of water since water could penetrate into electrical
devices and prejudice the efficient operation of the appliance and its safety systems. Non-observance of this instruction
invalidates the guarantee.
- Drain the water completely from the appliance.
- Turn the appliance off by pressing the button ON/OFF button.
- Turn off the electric power supply by disconnecting the main switch installed upstream from the appliance.
- Clean the tank filters and the pump filter.
- Dismantle the upper and lower washing and rinsing arms by unscrewing their central fastening ring nut.
- Check and clean all the sprayers.
- Thoroughly clean the tank.
- Place again all the parts that were removed, proceeding in the reverse order.
- Leave the hood open for the entire period that the appliance is at rest.
- Clean the outer surfaces of the appliance with soap and water. Rinse the surfaces and dry them carefully.
NOTE:never clean stainless steel with steel shavings, wool or brushes. Lime deposits and scale will build up on the
inner surfaces of the boiler tank, the pipelines and tank due to calcium and magnesium salts present in the water. These
scales and deposits can prejudice proper appliance operation. The appliance must be periodically descaled by expert
personnel. If the machine fails to operate correctly or breaks down, disconnect from the electricity mains and call a
qualified service centre.
Machine idle
Whenever the appliance will be inactive for a long period of time, follow these steps for hygiene purposes:
- fill the machine with water but without any detergent
- make a few wash cycles without any dishes
- drain the machine completely
Repeat these steps until the drained water is clean and free of any residues of dirt or detergent. Protect the outer
surfaces with vaseline oil if the machine will be inactive for a very long period. Have an expert draining all the water out
from the boiler and the internal circuits to avoid the danger of ice formation.
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