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Prior to using for the first time
Before using your dishwasher for the first time:
1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply
with the installation instructions
2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance
3. Set the water softener
4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill
with salt
5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser
6. Run a "Rinse and Hold" programme (not all models of
dishwashers are foreseen with this programme)
The water softener
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to
remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would
have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the
appliance.
The higher the content of these salts, the harder your water is.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, German
degrees, French degrees and PPM (parts per Million).
The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of
the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise
you on the hardness of the water in your area.
The dishwasher is factory set at position 2.
If your water is below level 1 it is already soft and therefore
there is no need to use salt. In this case adjust the water
softener on level 1 without using salt.
Only for dishwasher models with salt refilling
indicator light:
If the water softener has been adjusted on level 1 and no salt
is being used, the salt refilling indicator light on the control
panel, will always remain illuminated when the machine is
switched on and the door closed.
Setting the water softener
1. Open the dishwasher door.
2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher.
3. Turn the water hardness switch until the required level (see
table) corresponds with the marker .
4. Replace the lower basket.
Filling with salt
Special salt can be added in one of two ways:
●
If you are using dishwasher detergent that already contains
salt, the detergent including the salt is placed in the
detergent compartment.
- In this case the water softener must be set to level 1 to
ensure that the special salt is taken from the detergent
container only.
●
If you are using dishwasher detergent and salt separately,
the special salt is to be put into the salt container.
- In this case the water softener must be set to between
level 1 and 5 (depending on the water hardness in your
area) to ensure that the special salt is taken from the salt
container only.
Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers.
All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in
a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water
softener.
Only fill with salt just before starting one of the washing
programmes (except the Rinse and Hold programme).
This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which
may have been spilt, remaining on the bottom of the
machine for any period of time, which may cause corrosion.
To fill:
1. Open the door, remove the lower basket and unscrew the
cap of the salt container by turning it anticlockwise.
2. Pour 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary
only before filling with salt for the first time).
3. Using the funnel provided, pour in the salt until the container
is full.
4. Replace the cap making
sure that there is no trace
of salt on the screw
thread or on the gasket.
5. Screw on the cap tightly
turning it clockwise until it
stops with a click.
The salt container will require
topping up periodically.
According to the model of dishwasher, you are reminded
of this by:
A) The salt cap has a refill
indicator window in the
centre.
A green float is clearly
visible when there is salt
inside the container and
almost disappears when the
salt has finished reminding
you to add salt.
B) A salt indicator light on the control panel will come on
when the salt has finished. The salt indicator light on the
control panel can remain illuminated for 2-6 hours after the
salt has been replenished, assuming the dishwasher
remains switched on. If you are using salts that take longer
to dissolve then this can take longer. The function of the
machine is not affected.
Do not worry if water over flows from the unit when filling with
salt, this is quite normal.
PPM
parts per million
°TH
french degrees
°dH
german degrees
41 - 50
30 - 40
19 - 29
4 - 18
< 4
71 - 90
51 - 70
31 - 50
8 - 30
< 8
701 - 900
501 - 700
301 - 500
80 - 300
< 80
level 5
level 4
level 3
level 2
level 1
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
Water hardness
Water
hardness
setting
Use of
salt
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