User manual THOMSON TDW 1445

[. . . ] Correct use · This dishwasher is only intended for washing household utensils suitable for machine washing. · Knives and other items with sharp points must be loaded in the cutlery basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position in the upper basket. · Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) suitable for dishwashers. · Avoid opening the door whilst the appliance is in operation, hot steam may escape. [. . . ] All programmes with prewash need an additional detergent dose (5/10 g) that must be placed in the prewash detergent chamber (2). When using detergent tablets; place the tablet in compartment (1) 2. The marking indicates the dosing levels: 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent. electrolux 15 4. Detergent tablets from different manufacturers dissolve at different rates. For this reason, some detergent tablets do not attain their full cleaning power during short washing programmes. Therefore, please use long washing programmes when using detergent tablets, to ensure the complete removal of detergent residuals. Multitab function This appliance is equipped with the multitab function, that allows the use of the multitab combi detergent tablets. These products are detergents with a combined cleaning, rinsing and salt functions. They can also contain other different agents depending on which kind of tablets you choose ('3 in 1', '4 in 1', '5 in 1' etc. ). Once this function is selected it will remain active for all following wash programmes. With the selection of this function the inflow of rinse aid and salt from each respective supply container is automatically deactivated and also the indicator lights for salt and rinse aid are deactivated. Activate/deactivate the multitab function before the start of a washing programme. When you press a programme button you have ONLY 3 seconds to select a different programme or a delay start. Interrupt or cancel a washing programme in progress ONLY if it's absolutely necessary. Interrupt a washing programme in progress · Open the dishwasher door; the programme will stop. Close the door; the programme will start from the point at which it was interrupted. Press the On/Off button again; the programme will start from the point at which it was interrupted. Cancel a delay start or a washing programme in progress · Press and hold the cancel button, until all the programme indicator lights come on. electrolux 17 · If you cancel a delay start also the washing programme and options (except Multitab) will be cancelled. · If a new washing programme is to be selected, check that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser. End of the washing programme · The appliance stops automatically. Open the appliance door, leave it ajar and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes. This way they will be cooler and the drying will be improved. If the save energy function is set, dishes can be wet at the end of the programme. We recommend to leave the appliance door ajar so that dishes can dry naturally. [. . . ] Your local Water Authority will advise you on the average mains pressure in your area. The water inlet hose must not be kinked, crushed, or entangled when it is being connected. The appliance features inlet and drain hoses which can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation by means of the locknut. If the appliance is connected to new pipes or pipes which have not been used for a long time, you should run the water for a few minutes before connecting the inlet hose. [. . . ]