Smeg DW1410 instruction manual 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 special

SALT

regenerating salt to reduce the hardness

 

of the water.

 

 

 

The dishwasher is factory set for water

 

hardness

level

3 (average

hardness

 

41-60°dF 24-31°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 1.5 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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Dishwasher Contents Safety and operating instructions Safety instructionsSafety instructions Aquastop Models Connecting to the Water Supply Installation and hook-upWater supply connection Drain Connection Electrical connectionUpper panel Description of the controlsSetting the Washing Program and Switching on Table for Certification Bodies Washing programsDelayed Start Cancelling the Current ProgramChanging the Program Removing the Dishes END of CycleOperating 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 Grease and starch at temperatures above 60C General warnings and recommendations User instructions Lower Basket Using the basketsLoading the Lower Basket Upper Basket Cutlery BasketLoading the Upper Basket Adjusting the Upper BasketCleaning the Water Intake Filter Cleaning and maintenanceCleaning the Spray Arms Cleaning the Filter Unit Cleaning the Spray ARM, Travelling VersionGeneral Warnings and Recommendations for Correct Maintenance If the dishes are not being cleaned properly, check that Dishwasher fails to heat the water TroubleshootingTechnical Data