Loading Cutlery And Dishes; Select And Start A Washing Programme - Electrolux ESF 68070 User Manual

Activate the multitab function before
the start of a washing programme.
You cannot activate the multitab func-
tion when the programme operates.
To activate the multitab function
• Go to the option menu and activate the
multitab function. Refer to 'Control pan-
el'.
To deactivate the multitab function and use
separately detergent, salt and rinse aid:
1. Go to the option menu and deactivate
the multitab function. Refer to 'Control
panel'.

LOADING CUTLERY AND DISHES

Refer to the leaflet 'Examples of Real-
Life loads'.
Hints and tips
• Do not put in the appliance items that
can absorb water (sponges, household
cloths).
• Remove the remaining food from the
items.
• Make soft the remaining burned food on
the items.
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and
pans) with the opening down.
• Make sure that water does not collect in
containers or in bowls.

SELECT AND START A WASHING PROGRAMME

Select and start a washing programme
1. Close the appliance door and switch on
the appliance.
2. Select, if necessary, options and/or the
delay start. Refer to 'Control panel'.
3. Select a washing programme. Refer to
'Washing programmes'.
4. Press the Start button. The washing
programme starts automatically.
– If the delay start is set, the countdown
starts automatically. When the count-
down is completed, the washing pro-
gramme starts automatically
– If the salt container and /or the rinse
aid dispenser are empty, the related
messages show in the display and
the appliance will not start. Press the
Start button again to start the wash-
ing programme.
2. Fill the salt container and rinse aid dis-
penser.
3. Adjust the water hardness setting to the
highest level.
4. Do a washing programme without
dishes.
5. Adjust the water softener to the water
hardness in your area.
6. Adjust the rinse aid dosage.
• Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not
bond together.
• Make sure that the glasses do not touch
other glasses.
• Put small items in the cutlery basket.
• Mix the spoons with other cutlery to pre-
vent them to bond together.
• When you put the items in the baskets,
make sure that the water can touch all
surfaces.
• Put light items in the upper basket. Make
sure that the items do not move.
• Water droplets can collect on plastic
items and non-stick pans.
Fill the salt container and/or the rinse
aid dispenser when the appliance is
empty and before you start a washing
programme
If the delay start is set, the opening of
the appliance door interrupts the
countdown. When you close the door,
the countdown continues from the
point of interruption.
Interruption of a washing programme
• Open the appliance door.
– The washing programme stops.
• Close the appliance door.
– The washing programme continues
from the point of interruption.
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