Indesit DIS 04 manual Rinse aid and refined salt, Measuring out the rinse aid

Rinse aid and refined salt

Only use products which have been

number 2).

EN

specifically designed for dishwashers.

E.g. Hardness level 1 (1

st

cycle indicator light flashing)

Do not use table salt or industrial salt, or

Hardness level 2 (1st cycle indicator light ON, 2nd cycle

washing up liquid.

indicator light flashing)

Hardness level 3 (1st and 2nd cycle indicator lights ON, 3rd

Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

cycle indicator light flashing etc) up to maximum 5 levels.

If using a multi-functional product it is not necessary to

- Press the P button repeatedly until the desired hardness

add rinse aid; however, we recommend that you add salt,

level has been reached (1-2-3-4-5*see Water hardness

especially if you live in an area where the water is hard or

table).

very hard. Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

- To exit the function, wait approximately few seconds or press

If you do not add salt or rinse aid, the LOW

another option* button, or switch off the machine using the ON/

SALT* and LOW RINSE AID* indicator lights

OFF button.

Even if using multi-functional tablets, the salt dispenser should

remain lit.

still be filled.

Measuring out the rinse aid

Water Hardness Table

Rinse aid makes it easier for the crockery to dry, as water

°dH

°fH

mmol/l

level

runs off surfaces more readily and therefore does not leave

0

11

0

20

1.1

2

1

streaks or marks.

12

17

21

30

2.1

3

2

The rinse aid dispenser should be filled:

17

34

31

60

3.1

6

3

• When the LOW RINSE AID* indicator light on the control

34

50

61

90

6.1

9

4*

panel is illuminated;

For values between 0°f and 10°f, we do not

1. Open the dispenser by turning

recommend the use of salt.

the lid (G) in an anticlockwise

* this setting may cause a slight increase in the

duration of the cycle.

direction.

2. Pour in the rinse aid, making

(°dH = hardness measured in German degrees - °f =

sure it does not overflow from the

hardness measured in French degrees - mmol/l = millimoles

F

dispenser. If this happens, clean

per litre)

the spill immediately with a dry

Measuring out the refined salt

G

cloth.

3. Screw the lid back on.

In order to achieve the best possible results using a wash

NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the appliance tub.

cycle, make sure that the dispenser is never empty. Refined

salt removes limescale from the water, thus avoiding the

Adjusting the amount of rinse aid

formation of deposits on crockery.

If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results, you

The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the

may adjust the quantity of rinse aid used. Use a screwdriver

dishwasher (see Description) and should be filled:

• When the green float* cannot be seen by simply looking at

to turn the dosage adjuster (F) to one of the 6 pre-set

positions (the default position is set to 4):

the cap of the salt dispenser.

• If there are streaks on the crockery, set the adjustment

• When the LOW SALT* indicator light on the control panel is

device to a lower number (1-3).

illuminated;

• If drops of water remain on the crockery or if there are

1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the

limescale marks present after the cycle has finished, set the

container cap (anticlockwise).

adjuster to a higher number (4-6).

2. The first time you do this: fill the water

tank right up to its edge.

Setting the water hardness

3. Position the funnel* (see figure) and fill

Every dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which, by

the salt container right up to its edge (this should hold

using refined salt designed especially for this type of

approximately 1 kg); it is not unusual for a little water to leak

appliance, supplies water without limescale which is then used

out.

to wash the crockery.

4. Remove the funnel* and wipe any salt residue away from

This dishwasher offers a setting which helps to reduce

the opening; rinse the cap under running water and then

screw it on, the head facing downwards so as to let the water

pollution and optimises washing performance in accordance

flow out of the four cracks which are arranged in a star shape

with the water hardness level in your area. This information can

on the lower part of the cap. (Salt cap with green float*)

be obtained from the organisation which supplies your

It is advisable to perform this procedure every time you

household with water.

add salt to the container.

- Open the door and switch on the machine by pressing the

Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent

ON/OFF button.

can get into the container during the wash cycle (this could

- Press the P button and hold for approximately 5 seconds;

damage the water softener beyond repair).

two short beeps will sound and the indicator light

When necessary, measure out the salt before a wash

corresponding to the set degree of hardness will flash slowly

cycle so that any saline solution which has leaked out of the

on the control panel (the water softening system is set to

salt dispenser is removed.

* Only available in selected models.

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