Zanussi ZDF26004XA User Manual - Page 11

4. Set the applicable options. 5. Close the appliance door to start the programme. XTRADRY OPTION Activate this option when you want to boost the drying performance. With the use of this option, the duration of some programmes, water consumption and the last rinse temperature can be affected. The XtraDry option is a permanent option for all programmes other than be selected at every cycle. and need not to DELAY OPTION 1. Set a programme. 2. Press Delay until the display shows the delay time you want to set (1-24h). The delay time flashes in the display. 3. Close the appliance door. The countdown starts to decrease by 1 hour. When the countdown is complete the programme starts. 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 HINTS AND TIPS closing the door, the appliance continues from the point of interruption. If the door is opened during the drying phase, before AirDry automatically opens it, the programme ends after 30 seconds. If the door is closed after it is opened automatically by AirDry in the drying phase, the programme ends after 3 minutes. Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after AirDry automatically opens it, as this may cause damage to the appliance. END OF THE PROGRAMME When the programme is complete, the display shows: 0:00. • Press on/off or wait 5 minutes for the Auto OFF function to automatically deactivate the appliance. • Close the water tap. If you open the door before the activation of Auto OFF, the appliance is automatically deactivated. GENERAL The following hints will ensure optimal cleaning and drying results in daily use and also help to protect the environment. • Remove larger residues of food from the dishes into the waste bin. • Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. When needed, use the prewash programme (if available) or select a programme with a prewash phase. • Always use the whole space of the baskets. • When loading the appliance, make sure that the dishes can be completely reached and washed by the water released from the spray arm nozzles. Make sure that items do not touch or cover each other. • You can use dishwasher detergent, rinse aid and salt separately or you can use the multitablets (e.g. ''3in1'', ''4in1'', ''All in 1''). Follow the instructions written on the packaging. • Select the programme according to the type of load and degree of soil. With the ECO programme you have the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cutlery with normal soil. THE WATER SOFTENER The water softener removes minerals from the water supply, which would have a detrimental effect on the washing results and on the appliance. The higher the content of these minerals, the harder your water is. Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales. The water softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area. Your local water authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area. It is important to set the right level of the water softener to assure good washing results. USING SALT, RINSE AID AND DETERGENT • Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent for dishwasher. Other products can cause damage to the appliance. • In areas with hard and very hard water we recommend to use plain dishwasher detergent 11