How to use your Dishwasher

D ISHWASHER

First of all.

-Turn on the water supply tap completely.

-Add the correct amount of detergent.

-Load the baskets cor- rectly.

-Check that the spray arms rotate freely.

-Close the door securely.

-Press the ON-OFF button "A": indicator light "B" comes on. The display turns on and 3 dashes ap- pear, these indicate that the dish- washer is now awaiting instruc- tions.

Select the wash cycle.

turn knob "M" until the indicator is in line with the number or symbol for the cycle required.Select the wash cycle most suitable for the type of dishes to wash (see ‘Pro- gramme Chart’).

After a few seconds, you will hear a short beep: the wash cycle has started and indicator "G" displays the cycle phase starting symbol . The counter "L" will show the amount of time left until the end of the wash cycle.

Indicator lights.

Your dishwasher is provided with an indicator light "G" with 4 sym- bols which come on as the appli- ance carries out each phase of the selected programme.

These indicator lights represent each phase corresponding to: pre-wash, wash, rinses, drying. At all times your dishwasher tells you what phase it is at.

Modifying a wash cycle in progress.

Ifyouhavechosenthewrongcycle

-You can modify the wash cycle, if it has only just started. Turn knob "M"totheResetpositionandaftera few seconds you will hear 4 beeps. Indicator light "G" will go out and 3 dashes appear, this indicates all settings have been cancelled. You are now free to re-set the correct wash cycle.

You've left out a dish? Interrupt the wash cycle by press- ing the ON-OFF button, open the door and insert the dish you had forgotten, close the door and press the ON-OFF button again.

The cycle will start up from where you interrupted it.

Cycle end

The end of the wash cycle is indi- catedby2beepsand ENDflashes up on the display.

Turnknob"M"totheReset position and the 3 dashes for programming cancellationwillappear.

Turn the appliance off by pressing the ON-OFF button “A”, thus switching off the electricity supply. Turn off the water tap.

Wait a few minutes before unload- ing the dishes: they are very hot! If youwaitalittlewhile,theydrybetter due to the steam.

Empty the lower basket first.

There's been a power failure or you opened the dishwasher door

The wash cycle stops and then restarts when the electricity comes backonorwhenyouclosethedoor.

You decide when it starts.

When you have loaded the dishes, you can choose when to start your dishwasherbeforesettingthewash cycle desired. Press button "P"and you can delay the start of the wash cycle by 1 to 24 hours. Press the button once, a beep will sound and the wording "24 h" will come up on the display. Then, each time you press the button a beep will sound and the hours will decrease by one hour until the delay is 01 h. If you press the button once again, the delayed start is reset and 3 dashes appear on the display.

Onceyouhavesetthedelayedstart time, select the wash cycle on the knob: after the beep sounds, you will see indicator light "H" flash on the display and the countdown begins(indicatedonthedisplayone hour at a time). A quick look at the indicator lights will keep you informedofthecountdownprogress at all times.

Have you changed your mind?

During the countdown, you can modifythedelaybypressingbutton "P" repeatedly without resetting the wash cycle.

Ifyouhavechangedyourmindand wish to start the wash cycle immediately, press button "P" until the countdown is fully reset. Indicator light "H" will turn off and the cycle will start at the sound of a beep.

Half load.

Your dishwasher also allows you to wash half a load (using one basket), to save water , electricity and detergent (use only half the amount).

Before setting a wash cycle , press button "I". Each time you press it, you will hear a beep and symbol

(upperbasket)and

symbol (lower basket) appear on indicator "N". Press the button once more to reset the basket selection and the dishwasher will again be set to use both baskets.

How to programme “extra” drying

If you want your dishes to be perfectly dry, follow the instructions below.

Open the door, set the knob to RESET and make any specific settings, such as:

-upper or lower rack

-delayed start

Start the wash cycle by turning the knob: observe symbol for drying: it will flash for about 4 seconds, while the word "OFF" appearsonthedisplay(extradrying disabled).

If you press button "I" immediately, you will hear a prolonged beep and the word "ON" will appear on the display: the extra drying has beenenabled.

Once you have made your selection, shut the appliance door; a beep will sound and the wash cycle will either start immediately or after the delay, wherever set.

Remember that with extra drying, the wash cycle will last longer, to provide you with drier dishes.

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