Hotpoint FDLET 31120, FDLET 31020 manual Special wash cycles and Options, Wash options

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Special wash cycles and Options

Wash options

The OPTIONS may only be set, changed or reset after the wash cycle has been selected and before the Start/ Pause button has been pressed.

Only the options whic are compatible with the type of wash cycle set may be selected. If an option is not compatible with the selected wash cycle (see Table of wash cycles), the corresponding symbol flashes rapidly 3 times.

If an option is selected which is not compatible with another (previously selected) option, it will flash 3 times and switch off, while the most recently selected option will remain active. To deselect an option which has been set by mistake, press the corresponding button again.

Extra drying

To improve the dryness level of the crockery, press the EXTRA DRYING button; the indicator light will illuminate. If it is pressed again the option will be deselected.

A higher temperature during the final rinsing and a longer drying phase improve the dryness level.

The EXTRA DRYING option increases the duration of the wash cycle.

Half load

If there are not many dishes to be washed, a half load cycle may be used in order to save water, electricity and detergent. Select the wash cycle and press the HALF LOAD button: the indicator light will illuminate.

Press the HALF LOAD button to deselect this option.

Remember to halve the amount of detergent.

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Delayed start

It is possible to delay the start time of the wash cycle by 3,

6 or 9 hours:

1:After selecting the desired wash cycle and any other options, press the DELAYED START button. the indicator light will illuminate.

2:Select the desired delay time by pressing the Delayed

Start button repeatedly. The wash phase (3 hours), the drying phase (6 hours) and end (9 hours) indicator lights will illuminate in succession.

If the Delayed Start button is pressed again, the option is deselected and the indicator light switches off.

3. After the selection process, the countdown will begin if the Start/Pause button is pressed. The selected delay period indicator light flashes and the Start/Pause button stops flashing (fixed light).

3. Once this time has elapsed, the DELAYED START indicator light switches off and the wash cycle begins.

The Delayed Start function cannot be set once a wash cycle has been started.

Multi-functional tablets (Tabs)

This option optimises washing and drying results.

When using multi-functional tablets, press the MULTI- FUNCTIONAL TABLETS button; the corresponding indicator will light up. If the button is pressed again, the option will be deselected.

The “Multi-functional tablets” option results in a longer wash cycle.

The use of tablets is only recommended for models having this option and it is not recommended with wash cycles which do not specify the use of multi-functional tablets.

*Only available in selected models.

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