2. Carefully place items in the basket or
remove them (refer to Basket
loading leaflet).
3. Lower the basket by connecting the
trigger handle with the basket frame
as shown below. Lift the trigger
handle completely and the basket
handle slightly until the basket is
disengaged on both sides.
Once the basket is unlocked, push
the rack down. The mechanism
returns to its default position on the
lower level.
There are two ways of lowering the
basket depending on the loading:
• If there is a full load of plates,
slightly push the basket down.
• If the basket is empty or half-
loaded, press the basket down.
9.2 Using the detergent
CAUTION!
Only use detergent
specifically designed for
dishwashers.
1. Press the release button (A) to open
the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent, in powder or
tablets, in the compartment (B).
3. If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
detergent on the inner part of the
appliance door.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid
locks into position.
9.3 Setting and starting a
programme
Starting a programme
1. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance. Make sure that the
appliance is in programme selection
mode.
2. Close the appliance door.
3. Press repeatedly until the
indicator of the desired programme is
on.
The display shows the programme
duration.
4. Set applicable options if desired.
5. Press
to start the programme.
• The indicator of the running phase
is on.
• The programme duration counts
down in minutes.
Starting a programme with
delay start
1. Set a programme.
2. Press repeatedly until the display
shows the desired delay time (from 1
to 24 hours).
The indicator is on.
3. Press
to begin the countdown.
The remaining time counts down in
hours. The final hour is displayed in
minutes.
When the countdown is complete, the
programme starts and the indicator of the
running phase is on. The indicator is
off.
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