[. . . ] Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket. Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean the appliance. If the appliance has ventilation openings in the base, they must not be covered e. The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. [. . . ] Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply. After starting a programme, it may take up to 5 minutes for the appliance to recharge the resin in the water softener. To prevent corrosion, start a programme immediately after filling the salt container. Set the correct programme for the type of load and the degree of soil. If the programme has a prewash phase, put a small quantity of detergent also in compartment B. Open the water tap and close the appliance The appliance starts working. The programme starts running automatically when the countdown is complete. OPENING THE DOOR WHILE THE APPLIANCE OPERATES Opening the door while a programme is running stops the appliance. After closing the door, the appliance continues from the point of interruption. If the door is opened for more than 30 seconds during the drying phase, the running programme ends. Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after AirDry automatically opens it, as this may cause damage to the appliance. If, afterwards, the door is closed for another 3 minutes, the running programme ends. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME When the programme is complete, the indicator is on. After 5 minutes the appliance automatically turns off to decrease energy consumption. To entirely deactivate the appliance, turn the The following hints will ensure optimal cleaning and drying results in daily use and also help to protect the environment. Remove larger residues of food from the dishes Always use the whole space of the baskets. When loading the appliance, make sure that the dishes can be completely reached and washed by the water released from the spray arm nozzles. You can use dishwasher detergent, rinse aid and salt separately or you can use the multitablets (e. Select the programme according to the type of load and degree of soil. With the ECO programme you have the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cutlery with normal soil. THE WATER SOFTENER The water softener removes minerals from the water supply, which would have a detrimental effect on the washing results and on the appliance. The water softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area. [. . . ] Carefully clean the appliance, including the Rubber gasket of the door, with a soft damp cloth. If you regularly use short duration programmes, these can leave deposits of grease and limescale inside the appliance. To prevent this, we recommend to run long duration programmes at least 2 times per month. To maintain the performance of your appliance at its best, we recommend to use monthly a specific cleaning product for dishwashers. [. . . ]