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 instructionsSpecial salt can be added in one of two ways:
2.Remove all packaging from inside the applianceIf you are using dishwasher detergent that already contains
3.Set the water softenersalt, the detergent including the salt is placed in the
4.Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill detergent compartment.
with salt- In this case the water softener must be set to level 1 to
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 softener
the 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 manually be set
remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which wouldbetween 2 and 5 (depending on the water hardness in
have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of theyour area) to ensure that the special salt is taken from
appliance.the detergent container only.
The higher the content of these salts, the harder your water is.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, Clarke
degrees, French degrees and PPM (parts per Million).Only use salt specifically designed for use in
The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness ofdishwashers.
the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can adviseAll other types of salt not specifically designed for use in
you on the hardness of the water in your area.a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water
The dishwasher is factory set at level 2. If this level is notsoftener.
suitable for your area the softener should be adjusted.Only fill with salt just before starting one of the washing
programmes (not the Rinse and Hold programme).
Water hardnessThis will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which
ClarkeFrenchPPMLevel Use of WaterAdjustmentmay have been spilt, remaining on the bottom of the
degrees degrees(parts persaltsofteneron themachine for any period of time, which may cause
(°TH)million)corrosion.adjustment machine
0 - 100 - 140 - 1401No-No
To fill:
11 - 2715 - 39141 - 3992Yes-No
1.Open the door, remove the lower basket and unscrew the
28 - 3540 - 50400 - 5003Yes+No
cap of the salt container by turning it anticlockwise.
36 - 4951 - 70501 - 7004Yes-Yes
2.Pour 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary
50 - 63 71 - 90701 - 900 5Yes+Yesonly before filling with salt for the first time).
3.Using the funnel provided,
pour in the salt until the
To adjust the water softenercontainer is full.SALESALT
SALZ
Level 14.Replace the cap making SEL
If your water is level 1 it is already soft and therefore there issure that there is no trace
no need to use salt.of salt on the screw thread
or on the gasket.
Levels 3 and 5
(water softener adjustment)5.Screw on the cap tightly
turning it clockwise until it
If your water is level 3 or 5,SR02
stops with a click.
proceed as follows:
- slide out the lower basket
The salt container will require topping up periodically.
and unscrew the cap of the
salt container;The salt cap has a refill indicator window in the centre.
- turn the two-position A green floatis clearly
selector anticlockwise from visible when there is salt
position - to position + with inside the container and
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the aid of a blunt knife or almost disappears when the
screwdriver.salt has finished reminding
you to add salt.
Levels 4 and 5
Do not worry if water over
(adjustment on the machine)flows from the unit when
If your water is level 4 or 5,filling with salt, this is quite
A
open the door and drill thenormal.
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membrane (A) on the upper
left-hand corner of the
machine.
With a water hardness of
level 5 both adjustments
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must be made.
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