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Refined Salt and Rinse Aid
(°dH=hardnessmeasuredinGermandegrees-°f=hardness
measuredinFrenchdegrees–mmol/l=millimolesperlitre)
Measuring out the rinse aid
Rinse aid makes dishDRYING easier. The rinse aiddispenser
shouldbefilled:
• WhentheLOWRINSEAIDindicatorlightonthepanel/display
is lit;
• When the dark optical indicator on the dispenser door “E”
becomes transparent.
1. Open the dispenser by turning the
cap "G" in an anticlockwise direction.
2. Pour in the rinse aid, making
sure it does not overflow from the
dispenser. If this happens, clean the
spill immediately with a dry cloth.
3. Screw the cap back on.
NEVER pour the rinse aid directly
into the tub.
Adjusting the amount of rinse aid
If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results, you
canadjustthequantityofrinseaidused.Turntheadjuster“F”.
A maximum of 4 levels can be set according to the dishwasher
model. The factory setting is for a medium level.
• Ifyouseebluishstreaksonthedishes,setalownumber(1-2).
• Iftherearedropsofwaterorlimescalemarksonthedishes,
setahighnumber(3-4).
Only use products which have been specifically designed
for dishwashers. Do not use table salt or industrial salt.
(Followtheinstructionsgivenonthepackaging.)
If you are using a multi-function product, we recommend
that you add salt in any case, especially if the water is hard or
very hard.
(Followtheinstructionsgivenonthepackaging.)
If you do not add salt or rinse aid, the LOW SALT and LOW
RINSE AID indicator lights will remain lit.
Measuring out the refined salt
TheuseofsaltpreventstheformationofLIMESCALEonthedishes
and on the machine's functional components.
•Itisimportantthatthesaltdispenserbeneverempty.
•Itisimportanttosetthewaterhardness.
The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the dishwasher
(seeDescription)
andshouldbefilled:
• WhentheLOWSALTindicatorlightinthecontrolpanelislit;
• Seeautonomyinthewaterhardnesstable.
1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the
containercap(anticlockwise).
2.Onlythefirsttimeyoudothis:fillthewater
dispenser up to the edge.
3. Position the funnel
(seefigure)
and fill the salt
containerrightuptoitsedge(approximately1
kg);itisnotunusualforalittlewatertoleakout.
4. Remove the funnel and wipe any salt residue away from the
opening; rinse the cap under running water and then screw it on.
It is advisable to perform this procedure every time you add salt
to the container.
Makesurethecapisscrewedontightly,sothatnodetergentcan
getintothecontainerduringthewashcycle(thiscoulddamage
thewatersoftenerbeyondrepair).
Whenever you need to add salt, we recommend carrying out
the procedure before the washing cycle is started.
Setting the water hardness
For perfect water softener operation, it is essential that the
adjustmentbebasedonthewaterhardnessinyourhouse.Ask
your local water supplier for this information. The factory setting is
for medium water hardness.
•SwitchthedishwasheronusingtheOn/Offbutton.
•SwitchitoffusingtheOn/Offbutton
•HolddownbuttonStart/Pause for 5 seconds until you hear
a beep.
•SwitchitonusingtheOn/Offbutton
•Thedisplayshowsthecurrentselectionlevelnumberandthe
salt indicator light.
•PressbuttonP to select the desired hardness level
(seehardness
table).
•SwitchitoffusingtheOn/Offbutton
•Settingiscomplete!
Water Hardness Table
Average autonomy
salt dispenser with 1
wash cycle per day
level °dH °fH mmol/l months
1 0-6 0-10 0-1 7months
2 6-11 11-20 1.1-2 5months
3 12-17 21-30 2.1-3 3months
4 17-34 31-60 3.1-6 2months
5 34-50 61-90 6.1-9 2/3weeks
Forvaluesbetween0°fand10°f,wedonotrecommendthe
useofsalt.Asettingof5mayincreasecycleduration.(°dH
=hardnessmeasuredinGermandegrees-°f=hardness
measuredinFrenchdegrees–mmol/l=millimolesperlitre)