Use & Care Manual

OPERATION

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USING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEMUSING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM

The minerals in typical hard water (water hardness index) can cause whitish staining on dishes,

which will tend to become dull over time. The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic

softening system which uses a special regenerating salt to reduce the hardness of the water.

SETTING AND USAGESETTING AND USAGE

The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness (level H3). When using water of medium

hardness, the regenerating salt container should be refilled after approximately 20 washing cycles.

For adjustment, see “ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM” on page17.

CAPACITY AND LEVEL INDICATORCAPACITY AND LEVEL INDICATOR

The salt container can hold approximately 3.75 lb [1.7 kg] of granular salt. The dishwasher has

an optical no-salt indicator. The cap of the salt container contains a green float which descends

as the salt concentration in the water drops. When the green float can no longer be seen, the

container must be topped up with regenerating salt.

ADDING SALTADDING SALT

The salt container is situated at the bottom of the dishwasher. After removing the lower rack,

unscrew the salt container cap by turning it counterclockwise and pour in the salt using the funnel

supplied with the dishwasher. Before replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from around the

opening.

• When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition to the salt it is also necessary to add

one liter of water to the container.

• Each time the salt container is refilled, make sure that the cap is securely closed. The mixture

of water and detergent must never penetrate the salt container, as this would compromise

the operation of the regeneration system. In the event of this occurring, the warranty will be

invalidated.

• Only use regenerating salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers. If using salt tablets,

do not fill the container completely.

• Do not use table salt as it contains insoluble substances which, over time, may damage the

water softening system.

• When necessary, refill the regenerating salt container before starting the washing program. 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.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO CONFUSE THE SALT AND DETERGENT

PACKAGES. ADDING DETERGENT TO THE SALT CONTAINER WILL

DAMAGE THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM.

Salt container cap

Funnel provided

SALT