CAUTION! Only use detergent
designed specifically for
dishwashers.
1. Press the release button (B) to open
the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent in the compartment
(A). You can use detergent in tablets,
powder or gel.
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.
For information about the
detergent dosage, refer to the
manufacturer's instructions on
the packaging of the product.
Usually, 20 - 25 ml of gel
detergent is adequate for
washing a load with normal
soil.
Do not fill the compartment (A)
with more than 30 ml of gel
detergent.
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:
• When the programme is complete.
• After 5 minutes if a programme was not
started.
Starting a programme
1. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance. Make sure that the
appliance is in programme selection
mode.
2. Close the appliance door.
3. Press repeatedly until the indicator
of the desired programme is on.
The display shows the programme
duration.
4. Set applicable options if desired.
5. Press to start the programme.
• The indicator of the running phase
is on.
• The programme duration counts
down in minutes.
Starting a programme with
delay start
1. Set a programme.
2. Press repeatedly until the display
shows the desired delay time (from 1
to 24 hours).
3. Press to begin the countdown.
• The indicator is on.
• The remaining time counts down in
hours. The final hour is displayed in
minutes.
When the countdown is complete, the
programme starts and the indicator of the
running phase is on. The indicator is
off.
Opening the door while the
appliance operates
Opening the door while a programme is
running stops the appliance. It may affect
the energy consumption and the
programme duration. After closing the
door, the appliance continues from the
point of interruption.
If the door is opened for more
than 30 seconds during the
drying phase, the running
programme ends. It does not
happen if the door is opened by
AirDry function.
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