Indesit IDF 145, Operating Instructions Manual

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Precautions and advice
This appliance was designed and manufactured in
compliance with current international safety standards. The
following information has been provided for safety reasons and
should therefore be read carefully.
General safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home
and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
• The appliance must be used by adults only, to wash domestic
crockery in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered
areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the machine exposed
to rain and storms.
• Do not touch the appliance when barefoot.
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
• The water supply tap must be shut off and the plug should be
removed from the electrical socket before cleaning the
appliance or carrying out any maintenance work.
• If the appliance breaks down, do not under any circumstances
touch the internal parts in an attempt to perform the repair
work yourself.
• Never touch the heating element.
• Do not lean or sit on the open door of the appliance: this may
cause the appliance to overturn.
• The door should not be left open as it may create a dangerous
obstacle.
• Keep detergent and rinse aid out of reach of children.
• The packaging material should not be used as a toy.
Disposal
• Disposal of packaging materials: observe local legislation so
that the packaging may be reused.
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states that household
appliances should not be disposed of using the normal solid
urban waste cycle. Exhausted appliances should be collected
separately in order to optimise the cost of re-using and
recycling the materials inside the machine, while preventing
potential damage to the atmosphere and to public health. The
crossed-out dustbin is marked on all products to remind the
owner of their obligations regarding separated waste
collection.
For further information relating to the correct disposal of
household appliances, owners may contact the relevant public
authority or the local appliance dealer.
Saving energy and respecting the
environment
Saving water and energy
• Only begin a wash cycle when the dishwasher is full. While
waiting for the dishwasher to be filled, prevent unpleasant
odours using the Soak cycle (
see Wash cycles ).
• Select a wash cycle which is suited to the type of crockery
and to the soil level of the crockery using the Table of wash
cycles
:
- For dishes with a normal soil level, use the Eco wash cycle,
which guarantees low energy and water consumption levels.
- If the load is smaller than usual activate the Half load option
*
( see Start-up and use ).
• If your electricity supply contract gives details of electricity
saving time bands, run wash cycles during the periods when
a lower tariff is applied. The Delayed start
*
button (
see Start-
up and use ) helps you organise the wash cycles accordingly.
Phosphate-free and chlorine-free detergents
containing enzymes
• We strongly recommend that you use detergents that do not
contain phosphates or chlorine, as these products are harmful
to the environment.
• Enzymes provide a particularly effective action at temperatures
around 50°C, and as a result detergents containing enzymes
can be used in conjunction with low-temperature wash cycles
in order to achieve the same results as a normal 65°C wash
cycle.
• To avoid wasting detergent, use the product in appropriate
quantities based on the manufacturer’s recommendations, the
hardness of the water and the soil level and quantity of crockery
to be washed. Even if they are biodegradable, detergents
contain substances which may alter the balance of nature.
*
Only available in selected models.