Indesit DIF-14B1-EU: Start-up and use

Start-up and use

Starting the dishwasher

Measuring out the detergent

1.Turnthewatertapon.

A good wash result also depends on the correct

2.OpenthedoorandpresstheON/OFFbutton.

amount of detergent being used. Exceeding the stated

3. Measure out the detergent.

(see adjacent information).

amount does not result in a more effective wash and

4. Load the racks (

see Loading the racks

).

increases environmental pollution.

5. Select the wash cycle in accordance with the type of crockery

Based on how soiled the items are, the amount can be

and its soil level

(see Table of wash cycles)

by pressing the P

adjusted to individual cases using powder or liquid

button.

detergent.

6. Select the wash options

*.

(see Special wash cycles and

In the case of normally soiled items, use approximately

Options)

.

either 35 gr (powder detergent) or 35 ml (liquid detergent).

7. Start the wash cycle by shutting the door.

If tablets are used, one tablet will be enough.

8. The end of the wash cycle is indicated by beeps and by the

If the crockery is only lightly soiled or if it has been rinsed

flashing of the indicator light of the selected wash cycle. Open

with water before being placed in the dishwasher, reduce

thedoor, switchoff theappliance bypressing theON/OFF

the amount of detergent used accordingly.

button, shut off the water tap and unplug the appliance from

For good washing results also follow the instructions shown

the electricity socket.

on the detergent box.

9.Waitafewminutesbeforeremovingthecrockeryinorderto

avoid burns. Unload the racks, beginning with the lower level.

For further questions please ask the detergent producers'

Advice Offices.

- The machine will switch off automatically during

To open the detergent dispenser use the opening device “A”.

long periods of inactivity in order to minimise

electricity consumption.

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.

Changing a wash cycle in progress

If a mistake was made in the wash cycle selection process, it

is possible to change the cycle provided that it has only just

begun: open the door, taking care to avoid the escaping steam,

Introduce the detergent into the dry dispenser “B” only.

andpressandholdtheON/OFFbutton;themachinewillswitch

Place the amount of detergent for pre-washing directly

off.SwitchthemachinebackonusingtheON/OFFbuttonand

inside the tub.

select the new wash cycle and any options desired; start the

cycle by closing the door.

1.

WhenmeasuringoutthedetergentrefertotheTableofwash

cyclestoaddtheproperquantity.CompartmentB comprises

Adding extra crockery

alevel showingthe maximum quantity of liquid or powder

Withoutswitchingoffthemachine,openthedoor,takingcare

detergent that can be added to each cycle.

to avoid the escaping steam, and place the crockery inside the

2.

Removedetergentresiduesfromtheedgesofthedispenser

dishwasher. Close the door: the cycle starts from the point at

and close the cover until it clicks.

which it was interrupted.

3. Close the lid of the detergent dispenser by pulling it up until

the closing device is secured in place.

Accidental interruptions

The detergent dispenser automatically opens up at the right time

If the door is opened during the wash cycle or there is a power

according to the wash cycle.

cut, the cycle stops. It starts again from the point at which it

If all-in-one detergents are used, we recommend using the TABS

was interrupted once the door has been shut or the electricity

option, because it adjusts the cycle so that the best washing

supply restored.

and drying results are always achieved.

Only use detergent which has been specifically designed

for dishwashers.

DO NOT USE washing-up liquid.

Using excessive detergent may result in foam residue

remaining in the machine after the cycle has ended.

The use of tablets is only recommended for models which

offer the MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TABLETS option.

To achieve the best results from each washing and drying

cycle, powder detergent, liquid rinse aid and salt should

be used.

* Only available in selected models.

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