Ariston LBF 51, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 6 / 16

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Start-up and use
Measuring out the detergent
Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline.
They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes and keep
children away from the dishwasher when the
door is open. Check that the detergent receptacle
is empty after completion of the wash cycle.
A good wash result also depends on the
correct amount of detergent being used;
exceeding the stated amount does not result in a
more effective wash and increases environmental
pollution.
Only use detergent which has been
specifically designed for dishwashers.
DO NOT USE washing up liquid.
Using excessive detergent may result in foam
residue remaining in the machine after the cycle
has ended.
The use of tablets is only recommended for
models which offer the MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
TABLETS option.
To achieve the best results from each washing
and drying cycle, powder detergent, rinse aid liquid
and salt should be used.
Compartment A: Washing detergent
Compartment B: Pre-wash detergent
1. Open cover C by pressing
button D.
2. Pour in the detergent after
consulting the
Table of wash
cycles :
• For powder detergent use
compartments A and B.
• For detergent in tablet form:
when the cycle requires 1 tablet,
place it in compartment A and close the cover; when it
requires 2, place the second tablet at the bottom of the
appliance.
3. Remove detergent residues from the edges of the
compartment and close the cover until it clicks.
A
B
D
C
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Only available in selected models.
Starting the dishwasher
1. Turn the water tap on.
2. Press the ON/OFF button: all the indicator lights on
the control panel will light up for a few seconds.
3. Open the door and pour in a suitable amount of
detergent ( see below ).
4. Load the racks ( see Loading the racks ) and shut the
door.
5. Select the wash cycle by turning the WASH CYCLE
SELECT knob in a clockwise direction: align the notch
on the knob with the number or symbol representing
the desired wash cycle. The START/PAUSE indicator
light will flash.
6. Select the wash options
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( see adjacent
information ).
7. Start the cycle by pressing the START button;the
indicator light will light up and remain lit in a fixed
manner. The indicator light corresponding to the
wash phase will switch on, signalling that the wash
cycle has begun.
8. At the end of the wash cycle the END indicator light
will switch on (fixed light). Switch off the appliance by
pressing the ON/OFF button, shut off the water valve
and unplug the appliance from the electricity socket.
9. Wait for a few minutes before removing the
crockery, in order to avoid burns. Unload the racks,
beginning with the lower level.
Modifying a wash cycle in progress
If a mistake was made during the wash cycle selection
process it is possible to change the cycle, provided that
it has only just begun: once the wash cycle has started,
switch off the machine by pressing and holding the ON/
OFF/Reset button. Switch it back on using the same
button and select the desired wash cycle and options.
Adding extra crockery
Press the Start/Pause button (the corresponding
indicator light will flash). Open the door, taking care to
avoid the escaping steam, and place the crockery inside
the appliance. Press the Start/Pause button (fixed light):
the cycle starts from the point at which it was interrupted.
If the Start/Pause button is pressed so as to pause the
machine, the wash cycle or the Delayed Start function
(if selected) is interrupted.
At this stage it is not possible to change the wash cycle.
Accidental interruptions
If the door is opened during the wash cycle, or if 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 once the electricity supply is restored.