User manual INDESIT IDS573

[. . . ] Connecting the water inlet hose • To a suitable cold water connection point: before attaching the hose, run the water until it is perfectly clear so that any impurities that may be present in the water do not clog the appliance; after performing this operation, screw the inlet hose tightly onto a tap with a ¾ gas threaded connection. • To a suitable hot water connection point: your dishwasher may be supplied with hot water from the mains supply (if you have a central heating system with radiators) provided that it does not exceed a temperature of 60°C. Screw the hose to the tap as described for connection to a cold water supply. If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a specialist store or an authorised technician (see Assistance). [. . . ] Pre-wash for dishes while awaiting completion of the load with the dishes from the next meal. Environmentally-friendly wash cycle with low energy consumption levels, suitable for pans and dishes. Economic and fast wash to be used for lightly soiled dishes. (Run cycle immediately after use) (2 plates + 2 glasses + 4 pieces of cutlery + 1 saucepan + 1 small frying pan). Economic and fast wash for delicate items which are sensitive to high temperatures. (Run cycle immediately after use) (glasses upper rack + delicate plates, lower rack). Wash cycle Detergent (A) = compartment A (B) = compartment B Powder Liquid Tablets Wash cycles which include drying Yes Options Wash cycle duration (tolerance ±10%) Hrs. Delicates 25 g (A) 25 g (A) 1 (A) Yes A-B-C 1:35’ Notes: Optimum performance levels when using the "Daily and Rapid/Speed wash" cycles can be achieved by observing the maximum amounts of crockery specified. To make it easier to measure out the detergent, it is worth remembering that: 1 tablespoon = 15 gr. of powder = approximately 15 ml of liquid - 1 teaspoon = 5 gr. Of powder = approximately 5 ml of liquid * The Eco wash cycle adheres to the regulation EN-50242. • If drops of water remain on the crockery or if there are limescale marks present after the cycle has finished, set the adjuster to a higher number (4-6). Setting the water hardness Every dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which, by using refined salt designed especially for this type of appliance, supplies water without limescale which is then used to wash the crockery. This dishwasher offers a setting which helps to reduce pollution and optimises washing performance in accordance with the water hardness level in your area. This information can be obtained from the organisation which supplies your household with water. - Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. - Press the P button and hold for approximately 5 seconds; two short beeps will sound, the text H2O will appear on the display and the set hardness number will flash (the water In order to achieve the best possible results using a wash cycle, make sure that the dispenser is never empty. Refined salt removes limescale from the water, thus avoiding the formation of deposits on crockery. The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the dishwasher (see Description) and should be filled: • When the green float* cannot be seen by simply looking at the cap of the salt dispenser. • When the LOW SALT* indicator light on the control panel is illuminated; 1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the container cap (anticlockwise). The first time you do this: fill the water tank right up to its edge. [. . . ] This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you. This guarantee is subject to the following conditions: The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and maintenance instructions. The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate. The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only. [. . . ]