[. . . ] Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance. Tips and instructions for the economical and environmentally conscious use of the appliance are marked with a clover leaf. Your dishwasher is fitted with the new "PULSE WASH" wash system. With this wash system, the motor speed and spray pressure are varied during the wash programme to improve the cleaning of the dishes. It is for this reason that the noise level changes during the wash programme. 3 2 In the event of a malfunction, these operating instructions contain information on how to rectify faults yourself, see the "What to do, if. . . " section. [. . . ] Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. To ensure that all items of cutlery are completely washed, you should 1. Place short knives, forks and spoons in the grid insert with their handles pointing downwards. Some models of dishwasher have cutlery baskets without a cutlery grid. 17 Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack (Plates up to 29cm in diameter). Your dishwasher has one of the following two types of lower rack: Type 1: The rear plate insert in the lower rack can be removed 3 To make it easier to load large dishes, it is possible - to remove the plate inserts from the lower rack. - to move the cutlery basket sideways. Type 2: The rear plate insert in the lower rack can be folded on its side 3 To ease the loading of large items, - the two rows of prongs in the rear plate insert can be folded across one another. - the cutlery rack in the lower rack can be moved to the side. 18 Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper rack. · Arrange plates and dishes offset on and under the folding cup racks so that washing water can reach all items. · The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall items. · Lay or hang wine, champagne, and brandy glasses in the cut outs on the cup racks. can also be placed on the two rows of prongs on the left of the upper rack. 19 Filling with Detergent 1 Only use dishwasher detergent. Fill with detergent: Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the pre wash programme). The detergent is released into the wash water during the programme. 2 Please observe the manufacturer's dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging. The detergent compartment is on the inside of the dishwasher door. By this means it is possible to wash only a few dishes quickly and economically. At half load (6 place settings), up to 2 litres of water and 0. 2 kWh of electricity are saved. Changing / interrupting / cancelling a wash programme 3 Only change or interrupt a wash programme that is in progress if it is absolutely necessary. After the appliance has been closed again, the air that has entered will be heated significantly and expand. As a result, water may collect in the base of the appliance and trigger the anti-flood system. Changing a wash programme Switching Off the Dishwasher Switch off the dishwasher when is illuminated on the programme progress display. Hot steam may escape from the appliance when opening the door immediately after the end of the programme. Open the door carefully. 3 If you would like to change the wash programme in the first 3 seconds after having selected a programme, briefly press the button for the new wash programme. If you would like to change the wash programme after this time, proceed as follows: 1. First, the indicator for the wash programme that is currently running will flash. After several seconds only the indicator for the new wash programme will be illuminated. The newly selected wash programme will begin. w 1 Emptying the Dishwasher 3 · · Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing them from the appliance. [. . . ] These are available from your local Service Force Centre. 32 3 The following section is only applicable to dishwashers that have a safety valve on the threaded hose fitting for the tap: Water inlet hose with safety valve After connecting the double-walled water inlet hose, the safety valve is next to the tap. Therefore the water inlet hose is only under pressure while the water is running. If the water inlet hose starts to leak during this operation, the safety valve cuts off the running water and the draining pump in the dishwasher is switched on. 1 Please take care when installing the water inlet hose: ­ The electrical cable for the safety valve is in the double-walled water inlet hose. ­ If the water inlet hose or the safety valve is damaged, remove the mains plug immediately. [. . . ]