Smeg BLV1R instruction manual Operating instructions, Using the water softening system

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User instructions

3. 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.

3.1Using 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.

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 Guide for Using the Dishwasher and the Washing Programs Contents Upper panel Description of the controlsProgram Delay Button on some models only Setting the Washing Program and Switching on 110’ Changing the Program Cancelling the Current ProgramWashing programs Table for Certification BodiesExtra Programs Selecting Half Load WashOption Button Delaying the ProgramWater Hardness Table Adjusting the Water Softening SystemRemoving the Dishes END of CycleFault Description TroubleshootingTurbine flow-regulator malfunction For Cleaning Dishwashers Contents Safety and operating instructions Safety instructionsSafety instructions Aquastop Models Installation and hook-up Installation instructionsDrain Connection Connecting to the Water SupplyWater supply connection If the Appliance is Provided with a Plugless Supply Cord Electrical connection and precautionsFor Great Britain only When Cleaning and Maintaining the ApplianceOperating instructions Using the water softening systemUsing the rinse aid and detergent dispensers Adding the Rinse AID Adjusting the Rinse AID Dispenser SettingAdding the Detergent Products General warnings and recommendationsUser instructions Lower Basket Using the basketsEN 50242 Standard Loads for Certification Bodies Loading the Lower Basket Cutlery Basket Loading the Upper Basket Upper BasketAdjusting the Upper Basket Cleaning the Spray Arms Cleaning and maintenanceCleaning the Water Intake Filter Prolonged Disuse Cleaning the Filter UnitBefore Starting the Dishwasher After Prolonged Disuse If the dishes fail to dry or remain dull, check that