Hotpoint Ariston LFTA+ 3214 - Manual (Page 18)

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Start-up and use
Starting the dishwasher
1. Turn the water tap on.
2. Open the door and press the ON/OFF button: you will hear
a short beep and the display and option indicator lights switch
on.
3. Measure out the detergent (see below).
4. Load the racks (see Loading the racks).
5. Select the wash cycle in accordance with the type of
crockery and its soil level (see Table of wash cycles),
by
pressing the P button.
6. Select the wash options (see adjacent information).
7. Start the wash cycle by shutting the door: a long beep
signals the start of the wash cycle.
8. Two short beeps and one long one indicate the end of the
wash cycle and the wash cycle number flashes on the display.
Open the door, switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/
OFF button, shut off the water tap and unplug the appliance
from the electricity socket.
9. Wait for a few minutes before removing the crockery, in
order to avoid burns. Unload the racks, beginning with the
lower level.
- The machine will switch off automatically
during certain periods of inactivity, in order to
minimise electricity consumption.
AUTO WASH CYCLES
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: this model of dishwasher is
equipped with a special sensor which can be used to assess
the level of soiling and automatically select the most efficient
and economic wash cycle accordingly.
The duration of the auto wash cycles may vary due to the
operation of the sensor.
If the crockery is only lightly soiled or if it has been rinsed
with water before being placed in the dishwasher, reduce the
amount of detergent used accordingly.
Modifying a wash cycle in progress
If a mistake was made during the wash cycle selection
process it is possible to change the cycle, provided that it has
only just begun: open the door, avoiding the escaping steam,
and press and hold the ON/OFF button; the machine will
switch off with a long beep. Switch the machine back on using
the ON/OFF button and select the new wash cycle and any
options desired; start the cycle by closing the door.
Adding extra crockery
Without switching off the machine, open the door, taking care
to avoid the escaping steam, and place the crockery inside
the dishwasher. Close the door: the cycle starts from the point
at which it was interrupted.
Accidental interruptions
If the door is opened during the wash cycle, or if there is a
power cut, the cycle stops. It starts again from the point at
which it was interrupted once the door has been shut or once
the electricity supply is restored.
Measuring out the detergent
A good wash result also depends on the correct amount of
detergent being used; exceeding the stated amount does not
result in a more effective wash and increases environmental
pollution.
Only use detergent which has been
specifically designed for dishwashers.
DO NOT USE washing up liquid.
Using excessive detergent may result in foam
residue remaining in the machine after the cycle
has ended.
The use of tablets is only recommended for
models which offer the MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
TABLETS option.
To achieve the best results from each washing
and drying cycle, powder detergent, rinse aid
liquid and salt should be used.
Compartment A: Washing detergent
Compartment B: Pre-wash detergent
1. Open cover C by pressing button
D.
2. Pour in the detergent after
consulting the Table of wash cycles:
• For powder detergent use
compartments A and B.
• For detergent in tablet form: when
the cycle requires 1 tablet, place it in
compartment A and close the cover;
when it requires 2, place the second tablet at the bottom of the
appliance.
3. Remove detergent residues from the edges of the
compartment and close the cover until it clicks.
Wash options
If an option is not compatible with the selected was cycle
(see Table of wash cycles), the corresponding LED flashes
rapidly 3 times and 2 short beeps will sound.
Delayed start
It is possible to delay the start time of the cycle by 3, 6 or 9
hours.
1. Press the DELAYED START button: every time it is pressed
a buzzer sounds and the selected period of time is displayed.
2. Select the wash cycle and shut the door: after the beep
sounds, the timer begins counting down.
3. Once this time has elapsed, the indicator light switches off
and the wash cycle begins.
To adjust the delay time and select a smaller period of time,
press the DELAYED START button. To cancel it, press the
button repeatedly until the selected delayed start indicator
light switches off. The wash cycle will start automatically as
soon as the door is shut.
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Only available in selected models.