User manual SINGER 81K76

[. . . ] 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 provided 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 ). [. . . ] The overall duration of the programme increases by approximately 10 minutes. This option is not recommended for use with wash cycles which do not specify the use of multi-use tablets (see table of wash cycles). 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 the electricity supply is restored. Loading the detergent A successful wash also depends on the correct amount of detergent being used, as recommended by the manufacturer. Exceeding the recommended amount does not result in a more effective wash and pollutes the environment. To obtain the best results from each washing and drying cycle, powder detergent, rinse aid liquid and salt should be used. 6 Wash cycles Wash cycle table Ariston dishwashers are fitted with an automatic filter cleaning system that may increase the cycle duration. The number and type of wash cycles varies according to the model of dishwasher. If the crockery is only lightly soiled or if it has been rinsed with water before being placed in the dishwasher, reduce the amount of detergent used accordingly. Normal Environmentally-friendly wash cycle with low energy consumption levels, suitable for pans and dishes. 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; * Only available in selected models. 8 Care and maintenance Shutting off the water and electricity supplies • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle to avoid leaks. € Remove the plug from the socket when cleaning the machine and when carrying out maintenance work. Cleaning the filters The filters remove food residue from the water used in the wash cycle: to obtain the best results from each wash, they should be cleaned. After cleaning check that the filter assembly has been replaced correctly. The dishwasher should not be used without filters or when the filter is loose. Remove the filters by pulling the handle upwards. Clean the filters: • after every wash cycle, remove the largest pieces of residue from semicircular plate A and glass B (these may be removed by pulling the handle) by rinsing them under running water. EN Cleaning the dishwasher • The external surfaces of the machine and the control panel may be cleaned using a nonabrasive cloth which has been dampened with water. do not use solvents or abrasive products. € Any marks on the appliance interior may be removed using a cloth dampened with water and a little vinegar. [. . . ] R eprogra m m e the m achine an d restart the w as h cycle. • Sw itch off the m a chine by pressing the O N /O FF b utton an d clean the filte rs (see M ain tenance ), then sw itch the dishw asher back o n by p ressing the sam e bu tton . R eprogra m m e the m achine an d resta rt the w ash cy c le. • Sw itch off the ap plianc e by p ressing the O N /O F F button an d sw itch it back on after a m inute. [. . . ]