AEG FAVORIT 55210, User Manual

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Setting mode
The appliance is in setting mode when all programme indicator lights are on.
The appliance must be in setting mode for these operations:
– To set a washing programme.
– To set the water softener level.
If a programme indicator light is on, cancel the programme to go back to the setting mode.
Refer to the chapter "Setting and starting a washing programme".
USE OF THE APPLIANCE
Refer to the following instructions for each step of procedure:
1. Make a check if the water softener level is correct for the water hardness in your area.
If necessary set the water softener.
2. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
4. Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.
5. Set the correct washing programme for the type of load and soil.
6. Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct quantity of detergent.
7. Start the washing programme.
If you use detergent tablets, refer to the chapter 'Use of detergent'.
SETTING THE WATER SOFTENER
The water softener removes minerals and salts from the water supply. Minerals and salts
can have bad effect on the operation of the appliance.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales:
• German degrees (dH°).
• French degrees (°TH).
• mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water).
• Clarke.
Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area. If necessary, contact your
local water authority.
Water hardness
Water hardness
setting
Digital display
level
°dH mmol/l °TH Clarke
>24 >4.2 >40 > 28 5
18- 24 3.2- 4.2 32- 40 22- 28 4
12- 18 2.1- 3.2 19- 32 13- 22 3
4- 12 0.7- 2.1 7- 19 5 -13 2
8 Use of the appliance