5. OPTIONS
Activate or deactivate the op-
tions before the start of a pro-
gramme. You cannot activate or
deactivate the options while a
programme operates.
If one or more options are set,
make sure that the related indi-
cators are on before the pro-
gramme starts.
5.1 Multitab
Activate this option only when you use
the combi detergent tablets.
This option deactivates the flow of rinse
aid and salt. The related indicators are
off.
The programme duration can increase.
How to activate the Multitab option
1. Press Option until the Multitab indi-
cator comes on.
If you stop to use the combi
detergent tablets, before you start to
use separately detergent, rinse aid
and dishwasher salt, do these steps:
1. Set the water softener to the highest
level.
2. Make sure that the salt container and
the rinse aid dispenser are full.
3. Start the shortest programme with a
rinsing phase, without detergent and
without dishes.
4. Adjust the water softener to the wa-
ter hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse
aid.
5.2 ÖKO PLUS
This option decreases the temperature
in the last rinse phase.
The use of this option decreases the en-
ergy consumption (up to 25%) and the
programme duration.
The dishes can be wet at the end of the
programme.
How to activate the ÖKO PLUS option
1. Press Option until the ÖKO PLUS in-
dicator comes on. In the display you
can see the update of the pro-
gramme duration.
• If the option is not applicable to
the programme, the related indica-
tor does not come on.
6. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that the set level of the
water softener agrees with the water
hardness in your area. If not, adjust
the water softener. Contact your local
water authority to know the water
hardness in your area.
2. Fill the salt container.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
4. Open the water tap.
5. Processing residues can stay in the
appliance. Start a programme to re-
move them. Do not use detergent
and do not load the baskets.
6.1 Adjusting the water softener
Water hardness
Water softener
adjustment
German
degrees
(°dH)
French
degrees
(°fH)
mmol/l Clarke
degrees
Manual Elec-
tronic
47 - 50 84 - 90 8.4. - 9.0 58 - 63
2
1)
10
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