Hints And Tips - Smeg LVS345CQSX User Manual

• The indicator
• The remaining time counts down in
hours. The final hour is displayed in
minutes.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts and the indicator of the
running phase is on. The indicator
Opening the door while the
appliance operates
Opening the door while a programme is
running stops the appliance. It may affect the
energy consumption and the programme
duration. 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. It does not
happen if the door is opened by Dry
Assist function.
Do not try to close the appliance door
within 2 minutes after Dry Assist
automatically opens it as this may cause
damage to the appliance.
If, afterwards, the door is closed for at
least 3 minutes, the running programme
ends.
Cancelling the delay start while the
countdown operates
When you cancel the delay start you have to
set the programme and options again.

11. HINTS AND TIPS

11.1 General
Follow the hints below to ensure optimal
cleaning and drying results in daily use and to
protect the environment.
• Washing dishes in the dishwasher as
instructed in the user manual usually
consumes less water and energy than
washing dishes by hand.
• Load the dishwasher to its full capacity to
save water and energy. For best cleaning
results, arrange items in the baskets as
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is on.
is off.
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Press simultaneously Delay and Option
until the appliance is in programme
selection mode.
Cancelling the programme
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Press and hold simultaneously Delay and
Option until the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
Make sure that there is detergent in the
detergent dispenser before you start a new
programme.
End of the programme
When the programme is complete, the Auto
Off function switches the appliance off
automatically.
All buttons are inactive except for the on/off
button.
Close the water tap.
The Auto Off function
This function decreases energy consumption
by deactivating automatically the appliance
when it is not operating.
The function comes into operation:
• When the programme is complete.
• After 5 minutes if a programme was not
started.
instructed in the user manual and do not
overload the baskets.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. It
increases the water and energy
consumption. When needed, select a
programme with a prewash phase.
• Remove larger residues of food from the
dishes and empty cups and glasses
before putting them inside the appliance.
• Soak or slightly scour cookware with firmly
cooked-on or baked-on food before
washing it in the appliance.