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 CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAM  ·  To  cancel  the  currently  selected  program,  open  the   door  and  hold 
down  the  PROGRAM  SELECTION  (3)   button  for  a  few  seconds 
until  the  indicator  lights   for  programs  4  and  5  illuminate 
simultaneously (the word end is displayed on the  window). 
 
 
  ·   Close the door. 
·   After approximately 1 minute the dishwasher will a dvance to the end 
of cycle. 
   
 
  
 CHANGING THE PROGRAM  To  change  the...

 
 
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 If  the  door  has  to  be  opened  while  washing  is  in  pr ogress,  the  program 
will  be  interrupted.  The  relative  light  will  keep  flashing  and  a  beeper  will 
signal  that  the  cycle  has  not  been  completed.  You  m ust  wait  about 1 
minute before closing the door to restart the program. Wh en the door is 
closed  the  program  will  continue  from  where  it  was  interrupted.  This 
operation  should only  be  carried  out  if  strictly...

 
 
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4.  Operating instructions      
Once  the  dishwasher  has  been  correctly  installed,  prepare  for  use  as 
follows: 
 ·   Adjust the water softening system; 
·   Add the regenerating salt; 
·   Add the rinse aid and detergent. 
   
4.1  Using the water softening system  
 
     The  amount  of  scale  contained  in  the 
water  (water  hardness  index)  can  cause  
whitish  staining  on  the  dry  dishes,  which  
tend  to  become  dull  over  time....

 
 
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·  Do  not  use  table  salt   as  it  contains  insoluble  substances  which, 
over time, may damage the water softening system.  
·  When  necessary,  refill  the  regenerating  salt  contai ner before 
starting  the  washing  program .  In  this  way,  the  excess  saline 
solution  will  be  immediately  removed  by  the  water;  the  prolonged 
presence of salt water inside the tank may lead to corrosion.   
 
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WATER HARDNESS TABLE  WATER HARDNESS 
SETTING German degrees (°dH) French Degrees (°dF) 
0 - 4 0 - 7 All lights off (no salt)  
5 - 15 8 - 25 One light on  
16 - 23 26 - 40 Two lights on  
24 - 31 41 - 60 Three lights on  
32 - 47 61 - 80 Four lights on  
48 - 58 81 - 100 Five lights on     Contact  your  local  water  board  for  information  on the  hardness  of  your 
water supply. 
 
  After adjustment or display of the current setting , simply do not touch the...

 
 
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ADDING THE RINSE AID  The  rinse  aid  helps  the  dishes  dry  faster  and  
prevents  the  formation  of  scale  deposits  and  
staining;  it  is  automatically  added  to  the  water 
during  the  final  rinse  cycle,  from  the  container 
situated on the inner side of the door.   
 
To add rinse aid:  ·  Open the door. 
·   Rotate the container cap anticlockwise by ¼ of a t urn and remove it. 
·   Add  the  rinse  aid  until  the  container  is  full  (app...

 
 
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 ADDING THE DETERGENT  To  open  the  detergent  dispenser  cap,  lightly  press  
the  button P.  Add  the  detergent  and  close  the  cap 
carefully.  
During  the  washing  cycle,  the  dispenser  will  be 
opened automatically. 
 
       
  
 ·   When  a  program  with  hot  prewash  is  selected  (see  pr ogram  table), 
extra  detergent  must  be  placed  in  the  cavity G/H  (depending  on 
models). 
·  Use  only detergents specially formulated for dishwashers. F...

 
 
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 The  introduction  of  detergent  into  the  rinse  aid  di spenser,  even  in 
liquid form, will damage the dishwasher.         
 4.3  General warnings and recommendations 
 
 
 
 
Before using the dishwasher for the first time, it is advisable to read the 
following  recommendations  concerning  dish  types  to  be  washed  and 
their loading. 
There  are  generally  no  constraints  on  the  washing  of  domestic  dishes, 
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 WARNING! 
 
·  Make sure that the dishes are securely in place so  that they cannot 
tip  over  or  obstruct  the  rotation  of  the  spray  arms   during  the 
washing cycle. 
·  Do  not  place  very  small  objects  in  the  baskets  as  t hese  could  fall 
and obstruct the spray arms or the wash pump. 
·  Containers  such  as  cups,  bowls,  glasses  and  pots  sh ould  always 
be loaded with the opening facing downwards and with any cavities 
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4.4  Using the baskets  The  dishwasher  has  a  capacity  of  14  place-settings,  including  serving 
dishes. 
 
 LOWER BASKET  The  lower  basket  receives  the  full  force  of  the  low er  spray  arm,  and 
should  therefore  be  used  for  the  “toughest”  items  with  a  heavier  degree 
of soiling.  All types and combinations of loads are permitted, provided that the 
dishes, pots and pans are arranged with all the soiled surfaces exposed 
to the water jets coming...