Prior to using for the first time
Before using your dishwasher for the first time:
Filling with salt
1.Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply
with the installation instructions.Special salt can be added in one of two ways:
2.Remove all packaging from inside the appliance.If you are using dishwasher detergent that already contains
3.Set the water softener.salt, the detergent including the salt is placed in the
4.Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill detergent compartment.
- In this case the water softener must be set to level1 to
with salt.
ensure that the special salt is taken from the detergent
5.Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
container only.
If you are using dishwasher detergent and salt separately,
Setting the water softenerthe special salt is to be put into the salt container.
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to- In this case the water softener must be set between level
remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would1 and level 5 (depending on the water hardness in your
have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of thearea) to ensure that the special salt is taken from the
appliance.detergent container only.
The higher the content of these salts, the harder your water is.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, German
Only use salt specifically designed for use in
degrees, French degrees and PPM (parts per Million).
dishwashers.
The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of
All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in
the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise
a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water
you on the hardness of the water in your area.
softener.
The dishwasher is factory set at level 2.
Only fill with salt just before starting one of the washing
If this level is not suitable for your area the softener should be
programmes (not the "Rinse and Hold" programme).
adjusted.
This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which
If your water is below level 1 it is already soft andmay have been spilt, remaining on the bottom of the
therefore there is no need to use salt.machine for any period of time, which may cause
Water hardnesscorrosion.
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1.Open the door, remove the lower basket and unscrew the
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2.Pour 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary
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pour in the salt until the SALZ
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container is full.
To adjust the water softener
4.Replace the cap making
sure that there is no trace
Levels 3 and 5(water softener adjustment)
of salt on the screw thread
If your water is level 3 or 5,or on the gasket.
proceed as follows:
5.Screw on the cap tightly.SR14
- slide out the lower basket
and unscrew the cap of the
salt container;The salt container will require topping up periodically.
- turn the two-position The salt cap has a refill
selector anticlockwise from indicator window in the
position - to position + with centre.
the aid of a blunt knife or A green floatis clearly visible
screwdriver.when there is salt inside the
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disappears when the salt has
Levels 3 and 5finished reminding you to add
salt.
(adjustment on the machine)
If your water is level 4 or 5,SR11
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open the door and drill the
membrane (A) on the upper
Do not worry if water over flows from the unit when filling with
left-hand corner of the
salt, this is quite normal.
machine.
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must be made.
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