Multitab Function; Select And Start A Washing Program - Electrolux ESF 68040 User Manual

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Different brands of detergent dissolve in
different times. Some detergent tablets
do not have the best cleaning results
during short washing programs. Use
long washing programs when you use
detergent tablets to fully remove the de-
tergent.
Use of combi detergent tablets
These products are detergents with a com-
bined cleaning and rinsing functions. They
can contain also other cleaning agents.
Refer to the instructions from the manufac-
turer for the use of these products.
With tablets that contain rinse aid:

Multitab function

The multitab function is for combi detergent
tablets.
These tablets contain agents such as deter-
gent, rinse aid and dishwasher salt. Some
types of tablets can contain other agents.
Do a check if these tablets are suitable for the
local water hardness. Refer to the instruc-
tions from the manufacturer.
The multitab function can be set with any
program.
When you set the multitab function, it stays
on until you deactivate it.
The multitab function automatically stops the
rinse aid and water softener operation. The
rinse aid and salt messages are deactivated.
The program duration can increase if you use
the multitab function.
Activate or deactivate the multitab func-
tion before the start of a washing pro-
gram.
You cannot activate or deactivate the
multitab function when the program op-
erates. Cancel the washing program,
then set the program again.

Select and start a washing program

Follow these steps to set and start a washing
program:
1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Set options (if required). Refer to 'Option
menu'.
3. Select the washing program by pressing
the scroll buttons until the desired pro-
gram is shown, then press OK/Start. Re-
• set the lowest position for the rinse aid
dosage,
• do not put rinse aid in the rinse aid dis-
penser. In this condition rinse aid indicator
light is always on when you switch on the
appliance.
.
Do these steps if the drying results are
not satisfactory:
1. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
2. Set the rinse aid dosage to position 2.
If you go back to use normal detergents
again, fill the rinse aid dispenser and ad-
just the rinse aid dosage.
Follow these steps if the drying re-
sults are not satisfactory:
1. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse
aid.
2. Activate the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Set the rinse aid dosage to position
2.
• You can only activate or deactivate
the rinse aid dispenser when the mul-
titab function is activated.
To use normal detergent again:
1. Deactivate the multitab function.
2. Fill the salt container and rinse aid
dispenser.
3. Adjust the water hardness setting to
the highest level.
4. Do a washing program without
dishes.
5. Adjust the water softener to the wa-
ter hardness in your area.
6. Adjust the rinse aid dosage.
fer to the 'Washing programs' chart for
program details.
4. Set the delay start (if required). Refer to
'Option menu'.
To start a washing program the appli-
ance must be in program selection
mode. If you are still in option set mode,
press OK/Start button to return to pro-
gram selection mode.