en Environmental protection and saving energy Ў Unsuitable cleaning agents may damage the appliance. ▶ Do not use a steam cleaner. ▶ So as not to scratch the finish Saving energy If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less electricity and less water. on the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or abrasive cleaning agents. ▶ To prevent corrosion, do not use Use the Eco 50 ° programme. The Eco 50 ° programme is en- ergy-efficient and environmentally friendly. → "Programmes", Page 18 sponge cloths on dishwashers with a stainless steel front or rinse such cloths thoroughly several times before using them for the first time.
If you do not have much tableware to wash, use the additional Half Load function. 1 Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy The programme will adjust to a lower load and consumption will be reduced. → "Additional functions", Page 20 Environmental protection and saving energy Help protect the environment by us- ing your appliance in a way that con- serves resources and by disposing of reusable materials properly. AquaSensor The AquaSensor is an optical meas- uring device (light barrier) which measures the turbidity of the rinsing water. You can save water with the AquaSensor. Use of the AquaSensor depends on the programme.
If the soiling level is high, the rinsing water is drained off and replaced with fresh water. If the soiling level is lower, the rinsing wa- ter is used in the next wash cycle, so reducing water consumption by 3-6 litres. In the automatic programmes the temperature and run time are ad- ditionally adjusted to the level of soil- ing. Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environ- mentally compatible and can be re- cycled. ▶ Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separ- ately. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority. 1 Depending on the appliance specifications 12