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Starting a Wash Cycle
1. Ensure the unit is connected to the mains power and the water supply is on (water pressure between
0.03MPa and 1.00MPa).
2. Open the door. Pull out the lower and upper baskets, load the dishes and push the baskets back.
It is recommended that the lower basket is loaded first, and then the upper basket.
3. Pour in the detergent or place the detergent tablet in the detergent compartment and close
firmly afterwards.
4. Close the dishwasher door. A click should be heard when the door is closed correctly. Do not slam
the door.
5. Press the ON/OFF button the LED will light on the button to show the dishwasher is switched on.
6. Select the wash cycle programme based on the loading and soil requirements by pressing the
PROGRAM button. Please refer to the section “Wash Cycle Table”.
7. Press the START/PAUSE button the LED will switch off and the LED next to the will light. The
washing cycle will begin shortly.
Changing a Programme
To change the programme if the washing cycle has already started, follow the steps below.
1. Open the door slightly to avoid water spillage before opening the door fully. Check if the unit has
dispensed the detergent or detergent tablet. This will depend on how long the washing cycle was
running for.
2. If the detergent dispenser is opened, we suggest that you allow the wash cycle to finish.
3. If the detergent dispenser is still closed, close the door then press the START/PAUSE button the
programme will pause.
4. Press the PROGRAM button to select a new programme.
5. Press the START/PAUSE to start the new programme.
Cancelling a Programme
To cancel a programme and drain the dishwasher follow the steps below.
1. Press and hold the START/PAUSE button for 3 seconds. The current programme will stop and the
dishwasher will drain. The LED will flash while the dishwasher is draining.
If you open the dishwasher door during the washing cycle and then close it, the dishwasher will
continue the current washing programme once the door is closed.
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