18Setting the dishwashing programme1. Check that the dishes and cutlery are loaded intothe dishwasher in such a manner that the sprayarms are free to rotate.2. Open the tap fully.3. Close dishwasher door.4. Turn the programme switch clockwise to A or B(see „ Programme Table“).1 For interference suppression reasons, onlyoperate the programme switch with the dish-washer switched off. It is also possible thatthe automated addition of detergent will betriggered.5. Press the button for the programme required(see „ Programme Table“).6. Press ON/OFF button a. Power indicatorlight illuminates. The selected wash pro-gramme starts.The programme switch rotates during thewash programme and indicates the positionthat has been reached in the programme.1 If a wash programme has been started eventhough the tap was closed, switch off thedishwasher with the ON/OFF button a,open the tap and start the wash programmeagain.Changing/Interrupting the WashProgramme3 Only change or interrupt a wash programmein progress if it is absolutely necessary.When the appliance is closed again, the airthat has entered is heated rapidly andexpands. This can cause water to escapeonto the floor and possibly trigger the anti-flood system.Changing the wash programme1. Press ON/OFF button a. Power indicator lightgoes out, wash programme stops.1 Hot steam can escape when the door isopened. There is a risk of scolding! Open thedoor carefully.2. Open dishwasher door and check whether there isstill detergent in the container. Refill the containerif necessary.3. Close dishwasher door.4. Turn the programme switch clockwise to A or B(see „ Programme Table“).5. Press the button for the programme required(see „ Programme Table“).6. Press ON/OFF button a. ON/OFF button aindicator illuminates. The selected wash pro-gramme starts.Interrupting the wash programme byopening the door of the dishwasher1 Hot steam can escape when the door isopened. There is a risk of scolding! Open thedoor carefully.1. Open the door of the dishwasher. The wash pro-gramme stops.2. Shut the door. The wash programme continues.Switching Off the Dish-washerWhen the wash programme is finished:1. Press the ON/OFF button a . Power indicatorlight goes out.1 Hot steam may escape if the door is openedimmediately after the end of the programme.Therefore:2. Open the door carefully.Emptying the Dishwasher3• Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishesshould therefore be allowed to cool down beforeremoving them from the appliance.• Leave the dishes in the dishwasher for approx. 15minutes after the end of the programme so thatthey dry better and can cool down.• Empty the lower rack first, then the upper rack. Inthis way you will avoid any water left on the upperrack dripping onto the dishes in the lower rack andcausing water spots.1 Please note, that if your dishwasher isinstalled under a kitchen worktop, escapingsteam may damage the worktop. Its under-side must be protectad against rising steamwith aluminium foil as prescribed.