1.
Press the release button (B) to open
the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent, in powder or
tablets, in the compartment (A).
3. If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
detergent in the compartment (D).
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.
9.2 Setting and starting a
programme
The Auto Off function
This function decreases energy
consumption by deactivating automatically
the appliance when it is not operating.
The function comes into operation:
• 5 minutes after the completion of the
programme.
• After 5 minutes if the programme has
not started.
Starting a programme
1. Keep the appliance door ajar.
2. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance. Make sure that the
appliance is in programme selection
mode.
3. Press the button related to the
programme you want to start.
The related programme indicator comes
on.
4. Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
Starting a programme with delay
start
1. Set a programme.
2. Press again and again until the
indicator related to the number of
hours want to set comes on (3 or 6).
The delay indicator comes on.
3. Close the appliance door to start the
countdown.
While a countdown is running it is
possible to increase the delay time but
not to change the selection of the
programme.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts.
Opening the door while the
appliance operates
If you open the door while a programme is
running, the appliance stops. When you
close 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 will end.
Cancelling the delay start while
the countdown operates
When you cancel the delay start you have
to set the programme and options again.
Press and hold simultaneously
and until the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
Cancelling the programme
Press and hold simultaneously
and until the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
Make sure that there is detergent in the
detergent dispenser before you start a
new programme.
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