Smeg DF614BE, DF614FAS7 Operating instructions, Using the water softening system

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User instructions

4. Operating instructions

Once the dishwasher has been correctly installed, prepare for use as follows:

Adjust the water softening system;

Add the regenerating salt;

Add the rinse aid and detergent.

4.1Using the water softening system

The amount of scale contained in the water (water hardness index) can cause whitish staining on the dry dishes, which tend to become dull over time. The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic

softening system which uses a specialSALT regenerating salt to reduce the hardness

of the water.

The dishwasher is factory set for water hardness level 3 (average hardness 41-60°dF24-31°dH).

When using water of medium hardness, the regenerating salt container should be refilled after approximately 20 washing cycles. The salt container can hold approximately 1.7 Kg of salt in grains. Some models are equipped with an optical no-salt indicator. In these models, the cap of the salt container contains a green float which descends as the salt concentration in the water drops. When the green float can no longer be seen through the transparent cap, the container must be topped up with regenerating salt. The container is situated at the bottom of the dishwasher. After removing the lower basket, unscrew the salt container cap by turning it anticlockwise and pour in the salt using the funnel supplied with the dishwasher. Before replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from around the opening.

When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition to the salt it is also necessary to add one litre of water to the container.

Each time the salt container is refilled, make sure that the cap is securely closed. The mixture of water and detergent must never penetrate the salt container, as this would compromise the operation of the regeneration system. In the event of this occurring, the warranty will be invalidated.

Only use regenerating salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers. If using salt tablets, do not fill the container completely.

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Contents Dishwasher Contents Safety and operating instructions Safety instructionsSafety instructions Aquastop Models Installation and hook-up Installation instructionsConnecting to the Water Supply Water supply connectionDrain Connection Electrical connection and precautions Front panel Description of the controls180 Setting the Washing ProgramTable for Certification Bodies Washing programsStarting the Program Switching onProgramming Program SelectionInterruption a Program Changing a ProgramAnnulling a Program Removing the Dishes To Save on ENERGY! … and Protect the EnvironmentOperating instructions Using the water softening systemAdjusting the Water Softening System Water Hardness Table Using the rinse aid and detergent dispensersAdding the Rinse AID Adjusting the Rinse AID Dispenser SettingAdding the Detergent User instructions General warnings and recommendations User instructions Using the baskets EN 50242 Standard Loads for Certification BodiesLower Basket Loading the Lower Basket Cutlery Basket Loading the Upper Basket Upper BasketAdjusting the Upper Basket Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the Water Intake FilterCleaning the Spray Arms Prolonged Disuse Cleaning the Filter UnitBefore Starting the Dishwasher After Prolonged Disuse If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check that Fault Description TroubleshootingTechnical Data 135 145