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FIRST TIME USE
SALT, RINSE AID AND DETERGENT
ADVICE REGARDING THE FIRST TIME USE
After installation, remove the stoppers from the racks and the retaining
elastic elements from the upper rack.
FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR
The use of salt prevents the formation of LIMESCALE on the dishes and
on the machine’s functional components.
• It is mandatory that
THE SALT RESERVOIR NEVER BE EMPTY.
• It is important to set the water hardness.
The salt reservoir is located in the lower part of the dishwasher
(see PRODUCT DESCRIPTION)
and must be filled when the
SALT REFILL
indicator light
in the control panel is lit.
1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the
reservoir cap (anticlockwise).
2. Only the first time you do this: fill the salt
reservoir with water.
3. Position the funnel
(see figure)
and fill the salt
reservoir 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.
Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent can get
into the container during the wash program (this could damage the
water softener beyond repair).
Whenever you need to add salt, it is mandatory to complete the pro-
cedure before the beginning of the washing cycle to avoid corrosion.
SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS
To allow the water softener to work in a perfect way, it is essential that
the water hardness setting is based on the actual water hardness in
your house. This information can be obtained from your local water
supplier.
The factory sets the default value for the water hardness.
• Switch on the appliance by pressing the
ON/OFF
button.
• Switch off the appliance by pressing the
ON/OFF
button.
• Hold down button
P
for 5 seconds, until you hear a beep.
• Switch on the appliance by pressing the
ON/OFF
button.
• The current selection level number and the salt indicator light both flash.
• Press button
P
to select the desired hardness level (
see WATER
HARDNESS TABLE
).
• Switch off the appliance by pressing the
ON/OFF
button.
Setting is complete!
As soon as this procedure is complete, run a program without loading.
Only use salt that has been specifically designed for dishwashers.
After the salt has been poured into the machine, the SALT REFILL indi-
cator light switches off.
If the salt container is not filled, the water softener and the heating
element may be damaged as a result of limescale accumulation.
Using of Salt is recommended with any type of dishwasher deter-
gent.
Water Hardness Table
Level
°dH
German degrees
°fH
French degrees
°Clark
English degrees
1
Soft
0 - 6
0 - 10
0 - 7
2
Medium
7 - 11
11 - 20
8 - 14
3
Average
12 - 16
21 - 29
15 - 20
4
Hard
17
- 34
30 - 60
21 - 42
5 Very hard
35 - 50
61 - 90
43 - 62
FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER
Rinse aid makes dish DRYING easier. The rinse aid dispenser
A
should be
filled when the
RINSE AID REFILL indicator light
in the control
panel is lit.
1. Open the dispenser
B
by pressing and pulling up the tab on the lid.
2. Pour in the rinse aid (max.110 ml), making sure it does not overflow
from the dispenser. 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.
ADJUSTING THE DOSAGE OF RINSE AID
If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results, you can ad-
just the quantity of rinse aid used.
• Switch the dishwasher on using the
ON/OFF
button.
• Switch it off using the
ON/OFF
button.
• Press button
P
three times - a beep will be heard.
• Switch it on using the
ON/OFF
button.
• The current selection level number and rinse aid indicator light flash.
• Press button
P
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 (ECO), no rinse aid will be supplied.
The LOW RINSE AID indicator light will not be lit if you run out of rinse aid.
A maximum of 5 levels can be set according to the dishwasher model.
The factory setting is specific to the model, please follow instruction
above to check this for your machine.
• If you see bluish streaks on the dishes, set a low number (1-2).
• If there are drops of water or limescale marks on the dishes, set a
mid-range number (3-4).
FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
To open the detergent dispenser use the opening device C.
Introduce the detergent into the dry dispenser D only. Place the
amount of detergent for pre-washing directly inside the tub.
1. When measuring out the detergent
refer to the mentioned earlier infor-
mation to add the proper quantity.
Inside the dispenser
D
there are indi-
cations to help the detergent dosing.
2. Remove detergent residues from
the edges of the dispenser and clo-
se the cover until it clicks.
3. Close the lid of the detergent
dispenser by pulling it up until the
closing device is secured in place.
The detergent dispenser automatically opens up at the right time
according to the program.
If all-in-one detergents are used, we recommend using the
TABLET
button, because it adjusts the program so that the best washing and
drying results are always achieved.
Usage of detergent not designed for dishwashers may cause mal-
function or damage to the appliance.
A
B
D
C
