Miele PFD 101 Operating Instructions Manual page 55

Setting EcoStart
The EcoStart function enables you to
benefit from cheaper electricity rates at
night. Before you can use this option,
you need to set up to 3 electricity-rate
time zones (see "EcoStart" under "Set-
tings").
Then set the time by which the selected
program has to be finished.
The dishwasher will then start automati-
cally in the most economical rate zone
within the time set.
 Use the  sensor buttons to enter
the hour and confirm your entry with
OK.
The hour will be saved and the minute
number block will be highlighted.
 Use the  sensor buttons to enter
the minutes and confirm your entry
with OK.
The estimated start time for the se-
lected program will appear in the dis-
play for several minutes.
The program will start automatically
when the estimated start time is
reached.
The time left will appear in the display,
the  sensor button will go out, and
the Start sensor button will light up.
Setting SmartStart
The SmartStart function is used for start-
ing your dishwasher automatically at a
time when your energy costs are most
economical.
To use this function you may need fur-
ther technical accessories.
If you have activated the
function in the
Settings 
Timer  menu will no longer show the
EcoStart function but will instead show
SmartStart (see "Miele@home" under
"Settings").
If your energy provider offers this ser-
vice, they will send a signal to your
dishwasher when energy costs are at
their most economical.
This signal will start the dishwasher.
You can set the time by which the pro-
gram selected has to be finished. The
dishwasher will then calculate the latest
possible start time for the program se-
lected and will wait until this start time
for the signal from the energy provider.
Options
SmartStart
menu, the
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