Hotpoint FDW80 manual To the + setting, Screw the cap back in place carefully, When to add salt

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Before Using your Dishwasher

Adjusting the water softener.

Water hardness varies according towhereyoulive.Ifthewaterinyour home is hard, without water soften- ing,incrustationswouldformonyour dishes. Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softener which uses special salt to get rid of limescale in thewater.

Your dishwasher can adjust its salt consumptionaccordingtothehard- nessofthewaterinyourhome.This way,youcanoptimiseandcustom- ise your dishwasher's salt con- sumption.

To adjust salt consumption, do as follows:

1.Unscrew the salt container cap

2.There is an arrow on the neck of the container (see figure): if necessary, turn the arrow anti- clockwise from the "-" setting

to the "+" setting.

Select the arrow position depending on the water hardness, referring to the table.

Salt Tap

IMPORTANT:

Onlyuserecommendeddishwasher salt. DO NOT use everyday table salt, cooking salt, as they containe insoluable substances which could harm the dishwasher.

Water Hardness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salt

Autono-

 

 

 

 

consu-

Clarke

 

 

Selector

my

°fH

mmol/l

mption

degrees

position

(cycles\2-

 

 

(grams/-

 

 

 

 

kg)

 

 

 

 

cycle)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 - 14

0 - 17

0 -1,7

/

0

/

 

 

 

 

 

 

14 - 36

18 - 44

1,8 - 4,4

"-"

20

60

 

 

 

 

 

 

36 - 71

45 - 89

4,5 - 8,9

MED

40

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

>71

> 89

> 8,9

"+"

60

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

You don't know how hard the water in your home is? Ask the company that supplies water in your area.

Salt

Filling the salt container.

Always use salt which is intended for dishwasher use.

The salt container is situated underneath the lower basket, fill it up as follows:

1.Pulloutthelowerbasketcompletely,unscrewandremovethecontainer cap

2.If it is the first time you add the salt, first fill the container up with water (you won't have to do this again next time)

3.Put the dishwasher funnel on the hole and pour in approximately two kilos of salt. It is normal that some water comes out of the container.

4.Screw the cap back in place carefully.

When to add salt:

The salt container should be filled up when the low salt indicator light “T” flashes on the control panel.

When you have loaded salt for the first time, it is normal for the low salt indicator light to stay on for at least 5 consecutive cycles.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

WARNING:

DO NOT pour detergent into the special salt container. This will destroy the water softener.

3 in 1 dishwasher tablets are now available. These combine detergent, salt and rinse aid ALL IN ONE. If the water in your areais hard or very hard, we still recommend you add salt to the salt container to prevent white streaks on your dishes and in the dishwashers interior.

Add rinse aid to the dispenser, only if you are dissatisfied with the results. In all cases, please read the manufacturers instructions on the packet.

If you are only using the 3 in 1 products, after a number of cycles it is normal for the salt and rinse aid indicator lights to flash permanently.

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Contents Troubleshooting inside Instructions for Installation and UseIshwasher Contents If your family includes children Electrical ConnectionMains plug must be easily accessible after installation For your SafetyLevelling Installation600 Before Using your Dishwasher DetergentRinse aid When to add salt To the + settingScrew the cap back in place carefully Filling the salt containerLoading your Dishwasher Getting to know your Dishwasher Controls97/17/CE Labelling How to use your Dishwasher ‘Aquasensor’ wash cycles Programme ChartFilter assembly Care and CleaningSeals Going awayCause/How to resolve… TroubleshootingMessages In The Display Cause/How to resolve…END flashing In Display AlternativelyMessages In The Display Demo Lit in Display Fault Area Issue Cause/How to resolve…Step AL05 in DisplayFault Area Issue To adjust the upper basket position, followInstructions below Poor Drying Results Follow instructions below on how to select Extra DryTo add rinse aid to your wash follow instructions below CapPoor Drying Results Dishwasher Will Not Drain Which must be cut offWhich must be removed General Comp.2 and Comp.3 see table at the end Loading the Rinse Aid Loading the detergentRepair Service and Information Help Desk Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK 08709 077Extended Warranties Guarantee terms and conditions Satisfaction guaranteed or your money backRepair Service and Information Desk Genuine Parts and AccessoriesMay 2004