Function buttons
Use the function buttons for these operations:
• To set the water softener. Refer to the chapter 'Setting the water softener'.
• To deactivate/activate the rinse aid dispenser, when multitab function is active. Refer to
the chapter 'Multitab function'.
Setting mode
The appliance must be in setting mode for these operations:
• To set a washing programme.
• To set the water softener level.
• To deactivate/activate the rinse aid dispenser.
Press the on/off button. The appliance is in setting mode when:
– All the programme indicator lights come on.
Press the on/off button. The appliance is not in setting mode when:
– Only one programme indicator light comes on
– A washing programme is set. It is necessary to cancel the programme to go back to the
setting mode. Refer to the chapter 'Setting and starting a washing programme'.
Use of the appliance
Refer to the following instructions for each step of procedure:
1. Make a check if the water softener level is correct for the water hardness in your area.
If necessary set the water softener.
2. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
4. Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.
5. Set the correct washing programme for the type of load and soil.
6. Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct quantity of detergent.
7. Start the washing programme.
If you use combi detergent tablets ('3 in 1', '4 in 1', '5 in 1', etc.), refer to the chapter 'Multitab
function'.
Setting the water softener
The water softener removes minerals and salts from the water supply. Minerals and salts
can have bad effect on the operation of the appliance.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales:
• German degrees (dH°).
• French degrees (°TH).
• mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water).
•Clarke.
Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area. If necessary, contact your
local water authority.
Use of the appliance
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