Hotpoint Ariston PFK 724X - Manual (Page 18)

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Start-up and use
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.
A B
D
C
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Only available in selected models.
Starting the dishwasher
1. Turn the water tap on.
2. Premere il tasto ON-OFF: si sente un breve bip, tutte le spie
e il display si illuminano per alcuni secondi.
2. Press the ON/OFF button: you will hear a short beep; all the
indicator lights and the display will light up for a few seconds.
3. Open the door and pour in a suitable amount of detergent
(see below).
4. Load the racks (see Loading the racks) and shut the door.
5. Select the wash cycle by turning the WASH CYCLE SELECT
knob in a clockwise direction: align the notch on the knob with
the number or symbol representing the desired wash cycle.
The START/PAUSE indicator light will flash.
6. Select the wash options
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(see adjacent information).
7. Start the cycle by pressing the START button; the indicator
light up, and remain lit in a fixed manner. The indicator light
corresponding to the washing phase will switch on, signalling
that the wash cycle has begun and the time remaining until the
end of the cycle is displayed.
8. At the end of the wash cycle the END indicator light will
switch on (fixed light). Switch off the appliance by pressing the
ON/OFF button, shut off the water valve 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.
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: once the wash cycle has started, switch off
the machine by pressing and holding the ON/OFF/Reset
button. Switch it back on using the same button and select the
desired wash cycle and options.
Adding extra crockery
Press the Start/Pause button (the corresponding indicator light
will flash). Open the door, taking care to avoid the escaping
steam, and place the crockery inside the appliance. Press the
Start/Pause button (fixed light): the cycle will restart after a
prolonged beep is emitted.
If the Start/Pause button is pressed so as to pause the
machine, the wash cycle or the Delayed Start function (if
selected) is interrupted.
At this stage it is not possible to change the wash cycle.
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.