When the appliance is first
installed
Before using the appliance for the first time
1. Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installation
instructions.
2. Remove all packaging from inside the
appliance.
3. Check if the factory set of the water softener
complies with the water hardness in your area.
If not, adjust the level of the water softener.
4. Pour 1 litre of water into the salt container and
then fill with dishwasher salt.
5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
6. Open the water tap.
7. Processing residues can remain in the
appliance. To remove these residues, start a
washing programme without loading the
baskets and without using detergent.
Filling with salt
Caution! Only use salt
specifically designed for
dishwasher use. All other
types of salt, especially table
salt, will damage the water
softener. Only fill with salt
just before starting one of the
complete washing
programmes. This will
prevent any grains of salt or
salty water, which may have
been spilt, to remain on the
bottom of the appliance for
any period of time and cause
corrosion.
1. Open the appliance door and remove the
lower basket.
2. Unscrew the cap of the salt container by
turning it anticlockwise.
3. Pour 1 litre of water into the container (this is
necessary only before filling with salt for the
first time).
4. Screw on the cap of the salt container by
turning it clockwise until it stops with a click.
Make sure that there is no trace of salt on the
screw thread or on the gasket.
5. Turn the cap of the salt container clockwise to
close the salt container.
Do not worry if water overflows
from the unit when filling with salt,
this is quite normal.
The water softener
The water softener removes minerals from the
water supply, which would have a detrimental
effect on the washing results and on the
appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals, the
harder your water is. Water hardness is
measured in equivalent scales.
The water softener should be adjusted
according to the hardness of the water in your
area. Your local water authority can advise you
on the hardness of the water in your area. It is
important to set the right level of the water
softener to assure good washing results.
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