9.1.5 Selecting the wash cycle
Before starting the wash cycle, place the corresponding basket containing the dishes in the machine
and close the hood/door.
Before starting the wash cycle, the machine should have the ideal temperature for washing the dishes
properly, indicated by the selected/default program led switched on and the temperature on
thermometers, advising the user that the machine is ready. The required temperature of the machine
is over 180 ºF (see thermo-stop chapter) in the rinse boiler and over 158 ºF in the wash tub.
In glasswashers and undercounter dishwashers, to start the wash cycle, a wash cycle button must be
pressed (P1/P2/P3) with the door closed.
In the hood type dishwashers, the last used (or default at start) wash cycle starts automatically when
the hood is closed. The cycle can be selected with the hood open. Also, a wash cycle button can be
pressed (P1/P2/P3/P3-Long press 3s) with the hood closed in order to start the wash cycle.
The wash cycle selected by default is P2 in machines with more than one wash cycle button. Each
wash cycle corresponds to a wash time that should be selected according to the user requirements.
When the wash cycle starts, the selected program led will switch on blinking.
The hood/door must be closed for the machine to start the wash cycle. For safety
reasons, if the hood/door is open, the wash cycle will not start.
If you start your dishwasher prior to your boiler reaching a minimum of 180ºF
(83 ºC), YOU WILL HAVE AN EXTENDED WASH CYCLE!
9.1.5.1 Thermo-stop
The thermo-stop is designed to ensure a constant rinse at the maximum temperature. This means that
the machine continues washing until the boiler reaches the ideal temperature. Then the rinse cycle
starts.