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starting a wash cycle
Please follow the steps below to start a wash cycle.
1. Ensure the unit is connected to the mains power and the water supply is on (water pressure
between 0.04MPa 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. Select the wash cycle programme based on the loading and soil requirements. Please refer to
the “Wash Cycle Table” (page 12).
5. Press the ON/OFF button.
6. The indicator light of the selected programme will illuminate.
7. Close the dishwasher door. A click sound should be heard when the door is closed correctly. Do
not slam the door.
8. 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 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 lid is opened, we suggest that you allow the wash cycle to finish.
3. If the detergent dispenser lid is still closed, press the power on/off button to turn off the
dishwasher. Press it again to turn on.
4. Press the programme button to select your preferred programme.
5. Close the dishwasher door. A click sound should be heard when the door is closed correctly. Do
not slam the door.
6. The washing cycle will begin shortly.
at the end of a programme
At the end of a programme, the dishwasher will make an audible sound.
If you open the dishwasher door during the washing cycle and then close it, the dishwasher
will continue the current washing programme after 10 seconds. However, if the door is not
closed correctly after 1 minute, the dishwasher will make an audible sound at 1 minute
intervals.
The condensation strip helps to prevent the risk of steam damage to the worktop edging
above the dishwasher, it is advisable to leave the door closed until you are ready to unload
the crockery. However, you can also open the dishwasher door fully and wait until the
dishes and crockery are cool enough to unload. Do not leave the door only partially open.
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