The basket is automatically locked on the
upper level.
2.
Carefully place items in the basket or
remove them (refer to
Basket
loading leaflet
).
3.
Lower the basket by connecting the
release handle with the basket frame
as shown below. Lift the release
handle completely and the basket
handle slightly until the basket is
disengaged on both sides.
Once the basket is unlocked, push
the rack down. The mechanism
returns to its default position on the
lower level.
There are two ways of lowering the
basket depending on the loading:
• If there is a full load of plates,
slightly push the basket down.
• If the basket is empty or half-
loaded, press the basket down.
9.2
Using the detergent
A
B
C
CAUTION!
Only use detergent
specifically designed for
dishwashers.
1.
Press the release button (
A
) to open
the lid (
C
).
2.
Put the detergent, in powder or
tablets, in the compartment (
B
).
3.
If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
detergent on the inner part of the
appliance door.
4.
Close the lid. Make sure that the lid
locks into position.
9.3
Setting and starting a
programme
The Auto Off function
This function decreases energy
consumption by deactivating
automatically the appliance when it is not
operating.
The function comes into operation:
• 5 minutes after the completion of the
programme.
• After 5 minutes if the programme has
not started.
Starting a programme
1.
Keep the appliance door ajar.
2.
Press the on/off button to activate
the appliance. Make sure that the
appliance is in programme selection
mode.
3.
Press repeatedly
until the display
shows the number of the chosen
programme. The display shows the
programme number for
approximately 3 seconds and then
shows the programme duration.
4.
Set the applicable options.
5.
Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
Starting a programme with
delay start
1.
Set a programme.
2.
Press
again and again until the
display shows the delay time you
want to set (from 1 to 24 hours).
The delay indicator comes on.
3.
Close the appliance door to start the
countdown.
While a countdown is running it is
possible to increase the delay time but
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