If you use standard detergent or multi-
tablets without salt, set the proper
water hardness level to keep the salt
refill indicator active.
How to set the water softener
level
The appliance must be in programme
selection mode.
1. Make sure that the programme
marker on the knob is aligned with
the indicator on/off .
2. To enter the user mode, press and
hold Half Load. At the same time
turn the knob counterclockwise until
the programme marker is aligned
with the first programme. Release
Half Load when the indicators Start
and on/off start to flash.
3. Press Half Load.
• The indicator
starts to flash.
• The indicators Start and on/off
continues to flash.
• The intermittent flashing of
refers to the current set level, e.g.
5 f pause + 5 flashes =
level 5.
4. Press Half Load again and again to
change the setting. Each time you
press Half Load the level number
increases. After level 10 you will start
again from level 1.
5. Turn knob to on/off position to
confirm the setting.
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Half Load
With this option you can wash a small
load of tableware and cookware.
The option decreases the programme
duration and the consumption of water
and energy.
Load both baskets and use less quantity
of detergent.
7.2 How to activate Half Load
Press Half Load, the related indicator
comes on.
If the option is non compatible with the
selected programme, the Half Load
indicator does not come on.
8. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that the current level of
the water softener agrees with the
hardness of the water supply. If
not, adjust the level of the water
softener.
2. Fill the salt container.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
4. Open the water tap.
5. Start a programme to remove any
processing residuals that can still be
inside the appliance. Do not use
detergent and do not load the
baskets.
When you start a programme, the
appliance can take up to 5 minutes to
recharge the resin in the water softener.
It seems that the appliance is not
working. The washing phase starts only
after this procedure is completed. The
procedure will be repeated periodically.
8.1 The salt container
CAUTION!
Only use salt specifically
designed for dishwashers.
The salt is used to recharge the resin in
the water softener and to assure good
washing results in the daily use.
How to fill the salt container
1. Turn the cap of the salt container
counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt
container (Only for the first time).
3. Fill the salt container with dishwasher
salt.
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