9.1 Using the detergent
A
B
C
CAUTION!
Only use detergent
specifically designed for
dishwashers.
1. Press the release button (A) to open
the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent (gel, powder or
tablets) in the compartment (B).
3. If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
detergent on the inner part of the
appliance door.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid
locks into position.
For information about the
detergent dosage, refer to
the manufacturer's
instructions on the
packaging of the product.
Usually, 20 - 25 ml of gel
detergent is adequate for
washing a load with normal
soil.
The upper ends of the two
vertical ribs inside the
compartment (B) indicate
the maximum level for filling
the dispenser with gel (max.
30ml).
9.2 Setting and starting a
programme
Starting a programme
1. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance. Make sure that the
appliance is in programme selection
mode and the door is closed.
2. Press Program again and again until
the indicator of the desired
programme is on.
The display shows the programme
duration.
3. Set the applicable options.
4. Press Start to start the programme.
• The indicator of the running phase
is on.
• The programme duration starts to
decrease with steps of 1 minute.
Starting a programme with
delay start
1. Set a programme.
2. Press Delay repeatedly until the
display shows the desired delay time
(from 1 to 24 hours).
3. Press Start to begin the countdown.
• The indicator is on.
• The remaining time counts down
in hours. The final hour is
displayed in minutes.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts and the indicator of the
running phase is on. The indicator is
off.
Opening the door while the
appliance operates
Opening the door while a programme is
running stops the appliance. It may affect
the energy consumption and the
programme duration. After closing the
door, the appliance continues from the
point of interruption.
If the door is opened for
more than 30 seconds
during the drying phase, the
running programme ends. It
does not happen if the door
is opened by AirDry function.
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