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Refined Salt and Rinse Aid

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. 

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 of 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 appliance tub.

Rinse-aid dispenser setting

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

adjust the quantity of rinse aid.
• 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 

supplied.

• Switch it off using the On/Off button

 

• Setting is complete!
If the rinse aid level is set to ZERO, no rinse aid will be supplied. 
The LOW RINSE AID indicator light will not illuminate if you run 

out of rinse aid.

Up  to  maximum  4  levels  can  be  set  based  on  the  dishwasher 

model. 

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

to a lower number (1-2.)

•  If there are drops of water or limescale marks, set the adjustment 

device to a higher number (3-4.)

Water Hardness Table

Average salt dispenser 

capacity duration

**

level

°dH

°fH

mmol/l

months

1

0 - 6

0 - 10

0 - 1

7 months

2 6 - 11

11 - 20

1,1 - 2

5 months

3 12 - 17 21 - 30

2,1 - 3

3 months

4 17 - 34 31 - 60

3,1 - 6

2 months

5

*

34 - 50 61 - 90

6,1 - 9

2/3 weeks

For values between 0°f and 10°f, we do not recommend the use of salt. 

a setting of 5 may increase cycle duration. 

** 

1 wash cycle per day.

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

Only available in selected models.

MAX

Summary of Contents for FDFAO 32121

Page 1: ...and advice 2 3 Product Data 3 Installation 4 5 6 Description of the appliance 7 Refined salt and rinse aid 8 Loading the racks 9 10 Detergent and dishwasher use 11 Wash cycles 12 Special wash cycles...

Page 2: ...when barefoot When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from the mains socket Do not pull on the cable The water supply tap must be shut off and the plug should be removed from the electrica...

Page 3: ...14 Energy efficiency class on a scale from A low consumption to D high consumption A Energy consumption per year in kWh 2 265 Energy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle in kWh 0 93 Power consu...

Page 4: ...ter inlet and outlet hoses may be positioned towards the right or the left in order to achieve the best possible installation Make sure the dishwasher does not bend or squash the hoses Connecting the...

Page 5: ...ard DO NOT insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else Wires in the mains lead are coloured accordance with the following code Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you change the pl...

Page 6: ...Voltage 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility 2009 125 EC Comm Reg 1016 2010 Ecodesign 97 17 EC Labelling 2012 19 CE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE The machine has a buzzer set of...

Page 7: ...cator lights On Off Reset button and indicator light Extra Drying Option button Zone Wash Option button Delayed Start Option buttons Multi functional Tablets Option button Tabs Wash Cycle Selection bu...

Page 8: ...p 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...

Page 9: ...fter loading the appliance make sure that the spray arms can rotate freely Lower rack The lower rack can hold pans lids dishes salad bowls cutlery etc Large plates and lids should ideally be placed at...

Page 10: ...ergent Water temperature of rinse cycle Tips Only use glasses and porcelain guaranteed by the manufacturer as dishwasher safe Use a delicate detergent suitable for crockery Collect glasses and cutlery...

Page 11: ...h cycle or there is a power cut the cycle stops It starts again from the point at which it was interrupted once the door has been shut or the electricity supply is restored Detergent and dishwasher us...

Page 12: ...h while awaiting completion of the load with the dishes from the next meal No detergent Standby consumption Left on mode consumption 5 0 W Off mode consumption 0 5 W Wash cycle data is measured under...

Page 13: ...the DELAYED START button until the text OFF appears The Delayed Start function cannot be set once a wash cycle has been started Wash options The OPTIONS may only be set changed or reset after the wash...

Page 14: ...of time let the water run to make sure it is clear and free of impurities before performing the necessary connections If this precaution is not taken the water inlet could become blocked and damage t...

Page 15: ...Salt and Rinse Aid The salt and rinse aid dispenser cap has not been closed properly The rinse aid has been used up or the dosage is too low The dishes and glasses are streaked or have a bluish tinge...

Page 16: ...of improper in stallation Replacement of any consumable item or accesso ry These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filters Rep...

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