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PROGRAMME SELECTION
AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
(Use in conjunction with programme guide)
IMPORTANT
The dishwasher has one very practical
functions:
the "recommended" programme
(which is ideal for full load daily use)
for quick and accurate selection.
Programme settings
■ Open the door and place the dirty dishes
inside the appliance.
■ Press the "ON/OFF" button .
■ After pressing the "ON/OFF" button,
the indicator light which is factory set at
"recommended” will flash.
■ If you wish to select an option, press the
option button (the corresponding indicator
light will light up).
The option button can be selected or
deselected WITHIN 2 minutes of the
programme commencing.
■ Choose a programme by pressing the
corresponding button.
■ When the door is shut, after an audible
signal has sounded, the programme will
start automatically.
WITHIN 2 minutes of the programme
commencing another programme
can be selected, simply by pressing
the corresponding button.
IMPORTANT
To select the "COLD RINSE" programme,
simultaneously press the "RAPID"
programme button and "HALF LOAD"
option button.
Programme interruption
Opening the door when a programme is
running is not recommended especially
during the main wash and final hot rinse
phases. However, if the door is opened
while a programme is running (for example,
to add dishes) the machine stops
automatically.
Close the door, without pressing any
buttons. The cycle will start from where it
left off.
IMPORTANT
A running program can be interrupted
without opening the door by
pressing the "ON/OFF" button. In
this case, simply press the "ON/OFF"
button again to restart the cycle from
where it left off.
WARNING!
If you open the door during the
drying cycle, an audible audio signal
advises you that the drying cycle has
not yet finished.
Changing a running programme
Proceed as follows to change or cancel a
running program:
■ Hold down the current programme button
(with the indicator light on) for at least 5
seconds. The programme indicator lights
(except for the "RAPID" programme
indicator light) will flash.
■ The running programme will be cancelled
and the indicator light for the
“recommended” programme will start
to flash.
■ At this point a new programme can be set.
IMPORTANT
To cancel the "COLD RINSE"
programme, simultaneously hold
down the "RAPID" programme button
and "HALF LOAD" option button.
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WARNING!
Before starting a new programme,
you should check that there is still
detergent in the dispenser.
If necessary, top up the dispenser.
If there is any break in the power supply
while the dishwasher is operating, a
special memory stores the selected
programme and, when the power is
restored, it continues where it left off.
Programme end
A5 second alarm will sound (if not muted)
3 times at 30 second intervals to signal that
the programme has ended.
The selected programme indicator light
(2 indicator lights for the “COLD RINSE”
programme) will start to flash.
Dishes can now be removed and the
dishwasher turned off by pressing the
"ON/OFF" button or dishes can be loaded
for new cycle.
Option button
"HALF LOAD" button
In response to your everyday washing
requirement in addition to the normal wash
functions this dishwasher is equipped with
the “HALF LOAD” function. This function
enables the uses to wash a reduced
number of dishes yet retaining the freedom
of loading them both on the top and bottom
basket.
When this function is activated the dishwasher
will automatically reduce the water and
energy consumption and the wash time.
When selecting the “HALF LOAD” ensure
a reduced amount of detergent is used.
Alarm mute for the PROGRAMME
END
The alarm for the programme end may be
muted as follows:
■ With the dishwasher off, hold down the
"HALF LOAD" button for few seconds
while simultaneously pushing the
"ON/OFF" button, releasing them only
after the alarm sound.
■ Press the "HALF LOAD" button again:
the relevant indicator light (turned on to
indicate that the alarm is activated) will
flash (to indicate that the alarm is off).
■ Wait for the alarm to sound to indicate
that the settings were saved.
■ To turn the alarm on again, follow the
same procedure.
Fault signals
If malfunctions or faults occur when a
programme is running the indicator light
that corresponds to the selected cycle
(2 indicator lights for the "COLD RINSE"
programme) will flash rapidly and the alarm
sounds.
In this event, turn the dishwasher off by
pressing the "ON/OFF" button.
After checking to make sure the water
inlet hose tap is open, that the drain
hose is not bent and that the siphon or
filters are not clogged, set the selected
programme again.
If the anomaly persists, contact Customer
Service Department.
IMPORTANT
This dishwasher is equipped with an
anti-overflow safety device which will
automatically discharge any excess
water should a problem occur.
WARNING!
To ensure the correct operation of
the anti-overflow safety device, we
recommend that the dishwasher is
not moved or tilted during operation.
If however it is necessary to tilt or
move the dishwasher, please ensure
that the washing cycle is complete
and that there is no remaining water
inside the dishwasher.
