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Water Hardness & setting the salt 

The wat er softener must be set manually, using the water hard ness dial. The wat er softener 
is designed to remove minerals and salts from t he water, which woul d have a detrimental or 
adverse effect on the operation of the appliance. The higher the content of these minerals 
and salts, the harder your water is. The softener should be adjusted according t o the 
hardness of the water in you r area. Your loca l Water Authority can advise you on the hardness 
of the water in your ar ea. 

 

Adjusting Salt Consumption 

 

The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjustment in the amount of sa lt co nsumed bas ed on 
the ha rdness of the water used. This is intended to op timise and customise the level o f salt 
consumption. 

“/” 

No salt needed 

“-” 

Setting toward the “-” sign 

“+” 

Setting toward the “+” sign 

“-” or “+” 

Setting toward between the “-” 
sign and the “+” sign 

British measurement = Clarke 

For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 

0845 209 7461  

Opening times: Monday - Friday  8am – 6pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm or visit 

us at 

www.productcareuk.com 

Please follow the steps below for adjustment in salt 
consumption. 
1. Unscrew the cap from the salt container inside the unit. Anti 
clockwise and remove, to reveal the picture on the left. 
2. There is a ring on the container with an arrow on it (see 
figure on the side), if necessary, rotate the ring in the 
anticlockwise direction from the "-" Setting toward the "+" sign, 
based on the hardness of the water being used. This controls 
the amount of salt that will be used 
It is recommended that adjustments should be made in 
accordance with the following scheme: 

dH

mmol/l

0~14

0~8

0~1.4

/

0

/

14~39

8~22

1.4~3.9

-

20

50

39~80

22~45

3.9~8

Mid

40

25

+

60

16

fH

0~10

10~28

28~56

Clarke

WATER HARDNESS

Selector Position

Salt consumption

Auto nomy

45~60

80~107

56~75

8~11

Summary of Contents for RHDW2

Page 1: ...00 1 PANTONE BLACK C 2 3 A4 Russell Hobbs 105g 6710007213 RHSLDW2 S B 9259A...

Page 2: ...2B RHSLDW2S Dishwasher For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcareuk com IMPORTANT RETAIN FOR FUTURE...

Page 3: ...alt 10 Loading the salt into the container 11 Rinse aid dispenser 12 Detergent 14 Loading the dishwasher 16 Washing programs 22 Washing cycles 23 Maintenance Cleaning 25 Positioning the appliance 29 W...

Page 4: ...the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a competen...

Page 5: ...en away from the dishwasher when the door is open Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance The door should not be left open since this could increase the risk o...

Page 6: ...water pressure is 1Mpa The minimum permissible inlet water pressure is 0 04Mpa Ensure you do not use any corrosive chemicals or vapours in the appliance It is not designed for industrial or laboratory...

Page 7: ...zontal position Check that the detergent compartment is empty after completion of the wash cycle Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items no...

Page 8: ...al negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this prod...

Page 9: ...ess the button to run through the different wash cycle options 9 Program indicator light when you select washing program the corresponding light will display 10 Start Reset Button Press this button to...

Page 10: ...ou can see any damage do not use the dishwasher Do not put anything on the top of the dishwasher Before using your dishwasher for the first time A Set the water softener B Add 1 5Kg dishwasher salt an...

Page 11: ...oward the sign or Setting toward between the sign and the sign British measurement Clarke For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am 1...

Page 12: ...he cap from the salt container See diagram 1 B Place a funnel into the hole and introduce about 1 5kg of dishwasher salt C Fully fill the salt container with water It is normal for a small amount of w...

Page 13: ...rinse ensuring thorough rinsing and spot and streak free drying Attention Only use branded rinse aid for dishwasher Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances e g Dishwasher cleaning...

Page 14: ...4 If spots and poor drying are a problem increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed by removing the dispenser lid and rotating the dial to 5 If the dishes still are not drying properly or are show spo...

Page 15: ...se a program with a higher temperature Concentrated Detergent Based on their chemical composition detergents can be split in two basic types conventional alkaline detergents with caustic components lo...

Page 16: ...sh phase A B Detergent Dishwasher detergent is corrosive Take care to keep it out of reach of children Always add the detergent just before starting each wash cycle Only use branded detergent aid for...

Page 17: ...suitable for the dishwasher Some types of glasses can become dull after a large number of washes Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to discolour during washing Glazed patterns may fade if mac...

Page 18: ...harp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket Please do not overload your dishwasher This is important for good results Removing the dishes To preven...

Page 19: ...avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm Pots serving bowls etc must always be placed top down Deep pots should be slanted to allow water to flow out Please be reminded that The Bottom Basket...

Page 20: ...19 Loading the dishwasher For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcareuk com...

Page 21: ...and knives should be placed on the shelf so that they do not obstruct the rotation of the spray arms The shelf can be folded back or be removed when not required for use Shelf Upper wheels Lower whee...

Page 22: ...ing sure that They do not nest together Silverware is placed with the handles down WARNING Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in...

Page 23: ...ots plates glasses and lightly soiled pans 60 0 77 10 0 27g 4 23g 4 23g 4 23g 155 120 1 09 1 13 16 0 13 0 160 0 77 10 5 Pre wash Wash 40 Rinse Rinse 60 Drying 15g 95 0 71 13 0 For lightly soiled crock...

Page 24: ...g cycles Turning on the appliance Starting the wash cycle Draw out the lower and upper basket load the dishes and push them back It is commended to load the lower basket first then the upper one see t...

Page 25: ...ishes and utensils while they are still hot and more susceptible to breakage They will also dry better Switch off the dishwasher 1 Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the ON OFF button 2 Turn off th...

Page 26: ...on the top of this filter and lift out 3 Fine filter This filter holds soil and food residues in the sump area and prevents it from being redeposit on the dishes during wash cycle Filter Assembly The...

Page 27: ...you can remove the filter system Remove any food remnants and clean the filters under running water When following this procedure from step1 to step 3 the filter system will be removed when following...

Page 28: ...e after washing cycles please operate as follows 1 Cut off the electrical power to the dishwasher 2 Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet pipe from the water valve 3 Drain the water...

Page 29: ...d rubber parts of the dishwasher do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products Only use a cloth with warm soapy water To remove spots or stains from the surface of the interior use a cloth dampene...

Page 30: ...alls The dishwasher is equipped with water supply and drain hoses that can be positioned either to the right or the left sides to facilitate proper installation Once the appliance is positioned for le...

Page 31: ...hose into a drain pipe with a minimum diameter of 4cm or let it run into the sink making sure to avoid bending or crimping it Use the special plastic support that comes with the appliance The top of t...

Page 32: ...wise the cleaning effect of the dishwasher could be reduced Syphon Connection The waste connection must be at a height of between 40 cm minimum and 100 cm maximum from the bottom of the dish The water...

Page 33: ...his appliance is designed to operate from a mains supply of AC230V 50HZ Check that the voltage marked on the product corresponds with your supply voltage This product is fitted with a 13A plug complyi...

Page 34: ...g proceed as follows The GREEN YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN YELLOW The BLUE wire i...

Page 35: ...items which are obstructing the sp ay arm r Interrupt the programme and rearrange the items of crockery This has no influence on the dishwasher function if in doubt contact a suitably qualified plumb...

Page 36: ...a program with a long washing time Water drainage is more difficult with these items Cutlery or dishes of this type are not suitable for washing in the dishwasher The programme was not powerful enough...

Page 37: ...approved fuse conforming to BS1362 of the same rating If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained from an electrical supplier If you need to remove the plug cu...

Page 38: ...acturer Type Description Standard place settings Energy efficiency class Annual energy consumption Energy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle Power consumption of off mode Power consumption of...

Page 39: ...highest efficiency to G lowest efficiency This program is suitable for cleaning soiled normally soiled tableware and that it is the most efficient programme in terms of its combined energy and water c...

Page 40: ...place of purchase Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the store The following conditions apply The product must be returned to the retailer with the original proof of purchase The product m...

Page 41: ...within Your co operation is vital to make sure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment For your nearest disposal facility visit www recycle more co uk or ask in store f...

Page 42: ...41 For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcareuk com...

Page 43: ...42 For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcareuk com...

Page 44: ...43 For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcareuk com...

Page 45: ...t be disposed of with your general household waste Only discard electrical electronic battery items in separate collection schemes which cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained wit...

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