4. Add the detergent.
5. Set and start the correct programme
for the type of load and the degree
of soil.
9.1 Using the detergent
D
A B
30
20
A
B
D
30
20
1. Press the release button (B) to open
the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent, in powder or
tablets, in the compartment (A).
3. If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
detergent in the compartment (D).
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.
9.2 Setting and starting a
programme
The Auto Off function
This function decreases energy
consumption by deactivating
automatically the appliance when it is not
operating.
The function comes into operation:
• 5 minutes after the completion of the
programme.
C
C
• After 5 minutes if the programme has
not started.
Starting a programme
1. Keep the appliance door ajar.
2. Press the on/off button to activate
the appliance. Make sure that the
appliance is in programme selection
mode.
3. Press
or
programme.
• The indicator of the selected
programme flashes.
• The display shows the
programme duration.
4. Set the applicable options.
5. Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
• The programme indicator stops
flashing and comes on with fixed
light.
• The programme duration starts to
decrease with steps of 1 minute.
If you press the on/off button before the
start of the programme, the appliance
will be in programme selection mode
when you activate it again.
Starting a programme with
delay start
1. Set a programme.
2. Press Delay again and again until the
display shows the delay time you
want to set (from 1 to 24 hours).
The indicator of the selected programme
continues to flash.
3. Close the appliance door to start the
countdown.
The programme indicator stops flashing
and comes on with fixed light.
• When the countdown is completed,
the programme starts.
• While the countdown is running only
the buttons Reset and Delay are
active. It is not possible to change the
programme or options.
Opening the door while the
appliance operates
If you open the door while a programme
is running, the appliance stops. It may
affect the energy consumption and the
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