Select and start a washing programmeSet the washing programme with the door ajar.The washing programme only starts after youclose the door. Until then it is possible to modify thesettings.Do these steps to set and start a washing programme:1. Switch on the appliance.2. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.3. Press the programme selection/cancel buttonagain and again to set the washing programme.Refer to the chapter 'Washing programmes'.– The programme indicator light comes on.4. Close the door.– The washing programme starts automatically.When the washing programme operates, youcannot change the programme. Cancel the wash-ing programme.Warning! Only interrupt or cancel a washingprogramme if necessary.Caution! Open the door carefully. Hot steam cancome free.Cancelling a washing programme1. Press and hold the programme selection/cancelbutton for approximately 3 seconds.– The programme indicator light goes off.– The end indicator light starts to flash.2. Release the programme selection/cancel button tocancel the washing programme.At this time you can do these steps:1. Switch off the appliance.2. Set a new washing programme.Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent before youset a new washing programme.Interrupting a washing programmeOpen the door.• The programme stops.Close the door.• The programme continues from the point of inter-ruption.End of the washing programmeSwitch off the appliance in these conditions:• The appliance stops automatically.• The audible signals for the end of the programmeoperate.1. Open the door.– The end indicator light comes on.– The programme indicator light stays on.2. Press the on/off button.3. For better drying results, keep the door ajar forsome minutes before you remove the dishes.Let the dishes cool down before you remove them fromthe appliance. Hot dishes are easily damaged.Removing the load• First remove items from the lower basket, then fromthe upper basket.• There can be water on the sides and door of theappliance. Stainless steel becomes cool more quick-ly than the dishes.Care and cleaningWarning! Switch the appliance off before youclean it.Cleaning the filtersImportant! Do not use the appliance without the filters.Make sure that the installation of the filters is correct.Incorrect installation will cause unsatisfactory washingresults and damage to the appliance.11