Using the Water Softener
The hardness of the water varies from place to place� If hard water
is used in the dishwasher, deposits will be formed on the utensils�
This appliance is equipped with a water softener which uses a salt
specifically designed to eliminate the minerals from the water�
CAUTION:
• Only use salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers�
• Do not use table salt as it contains insoluble substances which
may damage the water softening system�
• Fill the salt container before starting the washing
programme. In this way, the excess saline solution will be
immediately removed by the water; the prolonged presence of salt
water inside the tank may lead to corrosion�
• If you plan to use dishwasher tablets for your washing needs,
then you do not require to use salt or rinse agent but please note
that the refill salt indicator light will remain illuminated on the
control panel� This is quite normal and will not affect the operation
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of your dishwasher�
Adjusting the salt consumption
1�
After the dishwasher is switched on, enter the status of
adjusting the salt consumption by holding down
and
until the value H4 (factory setting) flashes
on the display�
2�
While the value is flashing repeatedly press
adjust the setting from H0 to H7 to suit the water hardness�
3�
Press
to confirm the setting�
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WATER HARDNESS
°fH
0~11 0~8
12~14 9~10
15~18 11~12
19~21 13~15
22~29 16~20
30~37 21~26
38~54 27~38
55~89 39~62
Filling with salt
1�
2�
1
to
Screw the cap back clockwise�
Display
°Clarke mmol/l
0~1�1
H0
1�2~1�4 H1
1�5~1�8 H2
1�9~2�1 H3
2�2~2�9 H4
3�0~3�7 H5
3�8~5�4 H6
5�5~8�9 H7
Unscrew the cap from the salt container by turning it
anticlockwise�
Place the supplied funnel so the end fits into the opening
of the salt container� Load about 2kg of salt into the salt
container�
NOTE:
°Clarkes: British degree
°fH: French degree
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