12 Dishwasher / User’s Manual/43 EN
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Following information will help you use
the product in an ecological and energy-
efficient manner.
Wipe away any coarse food remnants
on the dishes before putting them in the
product.
Operate the product after filling it
completely.
When selecting a programme, consider
the table of "Programme data and
average consumption values".
Do not put more detergent than
suggested on the detergent package.
The product is equipped with a water
softening system which reduces the
hardness of incoming water. This system
softens the supply water to a level that
will allow washing the dishes with the
required quality.
C
The mains water hardness
must be softened if it is over
7°dH. Otherwise, hardness
ions will accumulate
on the dishes that are
washed and may affect
the washing, rinsing and
drying performances of the
machine.
Washing performance will increase
when water softening system is adjusted
properly.
Water softening system needs to be
regenerated in order for the product
operates with the same performance
continuously. Dishwasher salt is used
for this purpose.
C
Use only special softening
salts produced particularly
for the dishwashers in your
machine.
C
It is recommended to use
granule- or powder-formed
softening salts in the
water softening system.
Do not use salts that do
not completely dissolve in
water such as table salt or
rock salt. Otherwise the
performance of the system
may deteriorate in time.
C
Salt reservoir will be filled
with water when you start
the product. For this reason,
add salt before operating the
machine.
1. Firstly, take the lower basket out to
add softening salt.
2. Turn the salt reservoir lid counter-
clockwise to open it (A).