Half load using the upper rack, Delayed start

Half load using the upper rack

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 and the wash cycle will take place only in the upper rack.

Remember to load the upper rack only, and to reduce the amount of detergent accordingly.

It is better to use powder detergent in this case.

This option is not compatible with the following wash cycles: Speed and Baby.

Delayed start

It is possible to delay the start time of the cycle for a period of time between 1 and 24 hours.

1.After selecting the desired wash cycle and any other options, press the DELAYED START button: the corresponding indicator light will illuminate. Use the same button to select the time at which you wish the wash cycle to begin (after a period of 1 to 24 hours).

2.Confirm your selection using the Start/Pause button; the countdown will begin. The selected delay period indicator light flashes and the Start/Pause button stops flashing (the light becomes fixed instead).

3.When the set time has elapsed, a long beep sounds, the DELAYED START indicator light switches off and the wash cycle begins.

To deselect the DLEAYED START option, press the DELAYED START button repeatedly until the text OFF appears.

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

Extra drying

To improve the dryness level of the crockery, press the	EN
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.

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

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 light will illuminate. The “Multi-functional tablets” option results in the lengthening of the wash cycle.

The MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TABLETS option remains set for subsequent wash cycles if it is not deselected.

The use of tablets is only recommended for models which offer the MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TABLETS option.

This option is not recommended for use with wash cycles which do not specify the use of multi-functional tablets (see Table of options).

Table of	A	B	C	D
Table of	Delayed	Half		Extra
options	Delayed	Half	Tabs	Extra
options	Start	Load	Tabs	Dry
Super wash	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Normal	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Daily A 60’	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Prewash	Yes	Yes	No	No
Eco 50°C	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed 25’	Yes	No	Yes	NO
Delicate	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Baby Cycle	Yes	No	No	No

*Only available in selected models.

FDPF 481 specifications

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