You can set the rinse aid dosage between
position 1 (lowest dosage) and position 4
(highest dosage).
Turn the rinse aid selector
4
to increase or
decrease the dosage.
Multitab function
The multitab function is for combi detergent
tablets.
These tablets contain agents as detergent,
rinse aid and dishwasher salt. Some types of
tablets can contain other agents.
Do a check if these tablets are applicable for
the local water hardness. Refer to the in-
structions from the manufacturer.
When you set the multitab function, it stays
on until you deactivate it.
The multitab function deactivates the flow of
rinse aid and salt.
The multitab function deactivates the indica-
tor lights of salt and rinse aid.
The programme duration can increase if you
use the multitab function.
Activate the multitab function before the
start of a washing programme.
You cannot activate the multitab func-
tion when the programme operates.
To activate the multitab function:
• Press the multitab button. The multitab in-
dicator light comes on.
To deactivate the multitab function and use
separately detergent, salt and rinse aid:
1. Press the multitab button. The multitab
indicator light goes off.
2. Fill the salt container and rinse aid dis-
penser.
3. Adjust the water hardness setting to the
highest level.
4. Do a washing programme without
dishes.
5. Adjust the water softener to the water
hardness in your area.
6. Adjust the rinse aid dosage.
Loading cutlery and dishes
Refer to the leaflet 'Examples of RealLife
loads'.
Hints and tips
Do not use the appliance to clean objects
that can absorb water (e.g. sponges, house-
hold cloths).
• Before you load cutlery and dishes, follow
these steps:
– Remove remaining food.
– Make remaining burnt food in the pans
soft.
• While you load cutlery and dishes, follow
these steps:
– Load hollow items (e.g. cups, glasses
and pans) with the opening down.
– Make sure that water does not collect in
the container or in a deep base.
– Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not
bond together.
– Make sure that the glasses do not touch
other glasses.
– Put small objects in the cutlery basket.
– Mix the spoons with other cutlery to pre-
vent them from bonding together.
– Arrange the items to let water touch all
surfaces.
• Plastic items and pans with non-stick
coatings can retain the water droplets.
• Put light items in the upper basket. Make
sure that the items do not move.
Select and start a washing programme
Select and start a washing programme
without delay start
1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Make sure that the appliance is in setting
mode.
3. Select a washing programme. Refer to
'Washing programmes'.
– The display shows the number of the
washing programme.
4. If necessary, select one or more func-
tions.
5. Close the appliance door. The washing
programme starts automatically.
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