Rinse aid and refined salt

 

 

Only use products which have been

number 3).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EN

 

specifically designed for dishwashers.

E.g. Hardness level 1 (1st 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 30 seconds or switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

off the machine using the ON/OFF button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SALT* and LOW RINSE AID* indicator lights

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

 

 

remain lit.

 

still be filled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measuring out the rinse aid

 

 

 

 

 

Water Hardness Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

°dH

 

°fH

 

mmol/l

 

level

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

6

0

 

10

0

1

 

1

 

 

 

runs off surfaces more readily and therefore does not leave

 

6

 

11

11

 

20

1.1

2

 

2

 

 

 

streaks or marks.

 

 

12

 

17

21

 

30

2.1

3

 

3

 

 

 

The rinse aid dispenser should be filled:

 

17

 

34

31

 

60

3.1

6

 

4

 

 

 

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

 

34

 

50

61

 

90

6.1

9

 

5*

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* this setting may cause a slight increase in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the lid (G) in an anticlockwise

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

duration of the cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

direction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Pour in the rinse aid, making

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In order to achieve the best possible results using a wash

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Screw the lid back on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the appliance tub.

 

 

salt removes limescale from the water, thus avoiding the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting the amount of rinse aid

formation of deposits on crockery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the

 

 

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

 

 

dishwasher (see Description) and should be filled:

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

the cap of the salt dispenser.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

positions (the default position is set to 4):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

illuminated;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

device to a lower number (1-3).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the container cap (anticlockwise).

 

 

limescale marks present after the cycle has finished, set the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

adjuster to a higher number (4-6).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tank right up to its edge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting the water hardness

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the salt container right up to its edge

 

 

Every dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which, by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(this should hold approximately 1 kg); it

 

 

using refined salt designed especially for this type of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is not unusual for a little water to leak out.

 

 

appliance, supplies water without limescale which is then used

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

to wash the crockery.

 

 

 

 

the opening; rinse the cap under running water and then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This dishwasher offers a setting which helps to reduce

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

ON/OFF button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- 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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