User instructions
CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM
To cancel the currently selected program, press the START/STOP (5) button for a few seconds, until the active program appears on the INFORMATION DISPLAY (4). At this point, to halt the program in progress simultaneously press the HALF LOAD (3) button and the START/STOP (5) button. The INFORMATION DISPLAY (4) will show the letter P followed by a dash
CHANGING THE PROGRAM
To change the program, press and hold down the START/STOP (5) button for a few seconds, then select the new program as described previously in the instructions; press the START/STOP (5) button again, holding it down for a few seconds.
DELAYED START
The start of the program can be delayed by 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 hours. In this way, it is possible to run the dishwasher when most convenient.
Turn the ON/OFF (1) selector until appears on the INDICATOR DISC (2) the number of hours by which the start of the washing program is to be delayed. This information automatically appears on the INFORMATION DISPLAY (4) as well. Then proceed to select the program in the manner described previously: the dishwasher will immediately perform a
TO SAVE ON ENERGY! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
•Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded.
•Do not wash the dishes in running water.
•Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of load.
•Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing.
•If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to 60°C.
•When possible, disable the drying cycle and leave the door open at the end of the washing cycle: the residual air and heat will dry the dishes perfectly.
TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION! … AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to save on electricity, observe the following:
•separate the more delicate items from dishes that are more resistant to aggressive detergents and high temperatures;
•do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes.
REMOVING THE DISHES
At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minutes before removing the dishes, to allow them to cool down. To prevent any water droplets on the upper basket from falling on the dishes in the lower basket, it is advisable to unload the lower basket first, and then the upper basket.
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