Turning on the Gorenje dishwasher

Simply turning on the Gorenje dishwasher and starting the standard washing program is not difficult - even a child of primary school age can handle it. You need to insert the plug into the socket, load the dishes, add detergent, turn on the machine, select a program and click on “Start”. But this only applies to a standard launch, when the device is used for a long time, so all the initial preparatory stages have long been completed. In order for the machine to serve for a long time, it is necessary to prepare it for work before the first operating cycle, as well as follow basic operating rules, which we will now discuss.

Why carry out a “idle” launch of the PMM?

One of the main mistakes of dishwasher owners is to start the wash in normal mode immediately after purchase. The manufacturer Gorenje himself insists that the first wash must be an empty wash, that is, without dirty or any other dishes. This recommendation did not come out of nowhere.

Such an idle cycle will allow you to remove all small debris that accidentally gets into the equipment, and will also remove grease from the internal elements of the device.
Such a test wash will also be able to show how quickly the machine draws water, how much the liquid heats up, whether it drains completely after use, how well the machine dries dishes, and so on. With the help of an idle start, you can understand whether your newly purchased Gorenje dishwasher is in order.
Finally, this is not only a test of the machine’s performance, but also a check of the installation of the home assistant.Situations are not uncommon when the PMM is installed incorrectly, for example, by pressing down the power cable with the entire weight of the device, which is why the household appliance does not even start.

A test wash must be carried out without dishes, but with detergents and salt, which will help get rid of debris, grease and dirt.

Finding the salt compartment is very simple - just pull out the lower basket for dishes and you will see the reservoir in the bottom of the PMM. Unscrew the cap and fill the compartment, and then add about a kilogram of salt, making sure that the reservoir does not overfill. If there is too much water in the compartment, it will leak into the tank, but you should not be afraid of this.

After adding salt, you need to add detergent. Today in stores you can buy powders, gels, rinses and special 3-in-1 tablets, so choose according to your taste. Add chemicals to the detergent compartments located on the inside of the machine door. Then you can turn on the machine and note which detergent you added.

Finally, it is necessary to indicate the water hardness in order to thus set the salt consumption in the machines. Hardness can be determined using a special test strip, or you can simply find information on the Internet, for example, on the website of your city’s water supply service. All that remains is to select any mode and start the work cycle using the “Start” button.

First wash of dishes

After the test wash, you should not immediately start a full-fledged work cycle with dirty dishes, as you will have to wait until the machine cools down. This is due to the fact that continuous operation can lead to such negative consequences as overload and damage to the heating element and pump. loading dishes into the dishwasher

After the Gorenje appliance has cooled down, it can be loaded with dishes from which any remaining food must be removed in advance. The salt and rinse aid should last for several months after dry cleaning, so there is no need to add detergent for the first wash. In order for the dishes to be washed perfectly, they must be correctly laid out in the compartments, so that nothing from the utensils interferes with the movement of the rocker arms, and water can freely enter all areas of the chamber.

The first time after purchasing a PMM, do not chase the loading speed of the chamber, but learn how to properly place dishes in baskets - with experience, this process will take you no more than 10 minutes.

When all the dishes are cleaned of food and optimally placed inside the machine, there is enough detergent and the program is selected, you can start working. And if at first it seems that correctly setting the work cycle and preparing the sink takes a lot of time, then you will understand how effectively the Gorenje dishwasher makes your life easier.

Rules for using PMM Gorenje

The operating rules apply not only to the idle and first wash, but to each operating cycle. To extend the life of your home assistant, you should remember a number of generally accepted rules:

Do not touch operating equipment with wet hands under any circumstances;
for safety, do not connect the PMM to the power supply via an adapter or extension cord;
do not allow preschool children to use technology;
carefully load the dishes into the chamber so that no foreign object gets inside;
Clean all food filters from time to time;
Wash the chamber of household appliances regularly, and also make sure that food and grease do not get under the door at the junction with the chamber.

This whole set of measures will help you preserve your equipment for years and even decades. It is better to spend time on maintenance and careful care than to lose money on repairs and buying a new device to replace the damaged one.