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Refined salt and

rinse aid

Only available in selected models.

Only use products which have been specifically designed

for dishwashers. Do not use table salt or industrial salt.
Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

If you are using a multi-function product, we recommend

that you add salt in any case, especially if the water is hard
or very hard.

(Follow the instructions given on the packaging.)

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

and

LOW RINSE AID

indicator lights will remain lit.

Measuring out the refined salt

The use of salt prevents the formation of LIMESCALE on the
dishes and on the machine's functional components.
• It is important that the salt dispenser be never empty.
• It is important to set the water hardness.

The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the dishwasher

(see Description)

and should be filled:

• When the LOW RINSE AID indicator light in the control panel

is lit

;

• When the green float

on the cap of the salt dispenser is no

longer visible.

• See autonomy in the water hardness table.

1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the

container cap (anticlockwise).

2. Only the first time you do this: fill the water
dispenser up to the edge.
3. Position the funnel

(see figure)

and

fill the salt container right up to its edge

(approximately 1 kg); it is not unusual for a

little water to leak out.
4. Remove the funnel and wipe any salt residue away from the
opening; rinse the cap under running water and then screw it on.
It is advisable to perform this procedure every time you add salt
to the container.
Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent can

get into the container during the wash cycle (this could damage
the water softener beyond repair).

Whenever you need to add salt, we recommend carrying out

the procedure before the washing cycle is started.

Setting the water hardness

For perfect water softener operation, it is essential that the

adjustment be based on the water hardness in your house. Ask

your local water supplier for this information. The factory setting
is for medium water hardness.

• Switch the dishwasher on using the On/Off button.

• Switch it off using the On/Off button

• Hold down the START/PAUSE button

for 5 seconds until

you hear a beep.

• Switch it on using the On/Off button
• The display shows the current selection level number and the

salt indicator light.

• Press button

ECO

to select the desired hardness level

(see

Hardness Table).

• Switch it off using the On/Off button
• Setting is complete!
Even if using multi-functional tablets, the salt dispenser should

still be filled.

(°dH = hardness measured in German degrees - °f = hardness
measured in French degrees – mmol/l = millimoles per litre)

Measuring out the rinse aid

Rinse aid makes dish DRYING easier. The rinse aid dispenser
should be filled:

• When the LOW RINSE AID indicator light on the panel/display

is lit

;

• When the dark optical indicator

on the dispenser door

“D”

becomes transparent.

1. Open the dispenser

“D”

by pressing and pulling up the tab

on the lid;

2. Carefully introduce the rinse aid as far as the maximum
reference notch in the filling space - avoid spilling it. If this
happens, clean the spill immediately with a dry cloth.
3. Press the lid down until you hear a click to close it.

NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the tub.

Adjusting the amount of rinse aid

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

may want to adjust the quantity of rinse aid used.
• Switch the dishwasher on using the On/Off button.

• Switch it off using the On/Off button
• Press the START/PAUSE button

3 times - a beep will be

heard.

• Switch it on using the On/Off button
• The display shows the current selection level and the rinse aid

indicator light.

• Press button

ECO

to select the level of rinse aid quantity to be