Smeg PL300KX Instruction Manual page 11

User instructions
TO SAVE ON ENERGY! ... AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
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Always try to run the dishwasher fully loaded.
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Do not wash the dishes in running water.
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Use the washing program that is most appropriate for each type of
load.
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Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing.
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If available, connect the dishwasher to a hot water supply up to
60°C.
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When possible, disable the drying cycle and leave the door open
at the end of the washing cycle: the residual air and heat will dry the
dishes perfectly.
TO CUT DOWN ON DETERGENT CONSUMPTION! ... AND PROTECT
THE ENVIRONMENT
The phosphates contained in dishwasher detergents are harmful to the
environment. To avoid using excessive amounts of detergent and to
save on electricity, observe the following:
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separate the more delicate items from dishes that are more
resistant to aggressive detergents and high temperatures;
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do not pour the detergent directly on the dishes.
If it is necessary to open dishwasher door during the washing cycle,
there will be a 1-minute delay before the program can be resumed.
After correctly closing the door, the washing program will start again from
where it was interrupted. This operation may negatively affective the
progress of the washing cycle.
END OF CYCLE
At the end of the washing program the selector will be on one of the
STOP markers, depending on the program carried out. Switch off the
dishwasher by pressing the ON/OFF key (2).
REMOVING THE DISHES
At the end of the washing program, wait at least 20 minutes before
removing the dishes, to allow them to cool down. To prevent any water
droplets on the upper basket from falling on the dishes in the lower
basket, it is advisable to unload the lower basket first, and then the
upper basket.