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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 operations 
When a programme is running the relevant 
indicator light will remain on and the 3 
“PROGRAMME STATUS” indicator lights 
("WASH"  , "RINSE"  , and "DRY"  ) 
will light singularly and in sequence to 
indicate the current phase.
Programme end
A5 second alarm will sound (if not muted) 
3 times at 30 second intervals to signal that 
the programme has ended. 
The “PROGRAMME STATUS” indicator 
lights will turn off and 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.
"DELAY START" button 
The dishwasher start time can be set with 
this button, delaying the start by 3, 6 or 9 
hours.
Proceed as follows to set a delayed start:
■ Press the "DELAY START"button (each 
time the button is pressed the start 
will be delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hours 
respectively and the corresponding time 
indicator light will illuminate).
■ To start the countdown, press the selected 
programme button (the relevant indicator 
light will come on, while the set time 
indicator light will start to flash).
If a 9 hour delay is set, countdown will be 
displayed by the 6h indicator light after 3 
hours and the 3h indicator light after 6 
hours.
At the end of the last 3 hours (at the end 
of countdown) the 3h indicator light will 
stop flashing and remain on to indicate the 
washing phase and the programme will 
start automatically.
If countdown has not ended, whereby 
the programme has not yet started, it is 
possible to change or cancel the delayed 
start and select another programme or to 
select/deselect the option button, proceeding 
as follows:
■ Hold down the selected programme 
button for at least 5 seconds. The 
programme indicator lights (except for 
the "RAPID" programme indicator light) 
will flash. 
■ The selected programme will be cancelled 
and the indicator light for the 
"recommended" programme will start 
to flash.
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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.