Blanco BFD8XP - Detergent Products and Setting the Water Softener; For Standard Washing Products; For Multi-Purpose Products

• Proceed as follows to adjust the water softener on the control panel:
— This setting is made using the “SET” button; hold down the but-
ton to access the menu; the programme and delayed start lights
light up.
— The softener setting is indicated by the programme lights.
— To modify this setting (depending on water hardness) press
either button
several times
.
— Your choice is confirmed automatically after about 10 seconds without pressing “SET”.
— Pressing “SET” confirms the setting.
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Light unlit :
Light permanently lit
:
Light flashing :
Important:
It is very important to set the water softener correctly .
- If the setting is too low, there is the risk of chalky marks appearing.
- if the setting is too high, there is the risk of causing clouding of the glasses.
If you relocate, adjust the water softener setting as required.
• standard washing tablets
Non-multipurpose tablets should be placed in the external compartment (Fig 04) or, for optimum
performance, pull out the dispenser drawer and lay the tablet inside (Fig 05).
• Powders or liquids (Fig 03)
Fill at least up to the minimum mark for slightly dirty crockery and to the maximum mark for dirty
crockery. If the crockery is very dirty and for programmes with a pre-wash we recommend that you
add 5g of detergent (a dessert spoonful) into your dishwasher’s tub in accordance with the pro-
grammes table.
Important:
Keep these products out of children’s reach and away from dampness.
Only use products specially designed for dishwashers.
Fig. 04 Fig. 05Fig. 03
• FOR STANDARD WASHING PRODUCTS
• Your machine must be specially adjusted to use standard washing products.
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Important :
For hardness settings less than 25°F
(“4 in 1” light lit up or flashing) where you are
using multi-function products, please refer to
the table on the next page to get the most
from the “4 in 1” option setting (optional).
TTeessttiinngg ssttrriipp HHaarrddnneessss SSoofftteenneerr sseettttiinngg
0-10°F
10-18°F
18-25°F
25-40°F
40-55°F
55-70°F
> 70°F
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• Loading the multi-purpose tablet dispenser
To assist in loading the detergent, the distributor is situated on the front of the upper basket. It is
compatible with all the products recommended for dishwashers.
• Place the tablet in the external compartment (Fig 04 on previous page) or, for optimum
results, pull out the distributor’s drawer and lay the tablet inside
(Fig 05 on previous page).
- Close the dispenser.
• FOR MULTI-PURPOSE PRODUCTS (Water hardness less than at 25°F)
• Proceed to set the water softener
— This setting is made using the “SET” button; hold down the button to access the menu;
the programme and delayed start lights light up.
— The softener setting is indicated by the programme lights.
— In order to use multi-function tablets, you will need to change this setting. To modify
this setting, press either of the selection buttons several times until you have
selected the correct setting to match the water hardness.
• Proceed to set the “Multi-prupose products ” (function (optional)
— Hold down the “SET” button until the
“”
light flashes, then press one or other of the
selection buttons
.
— (Light unlit) : deactivates the “Multi-purpose products” option.
—
(Light flashing) : corresponds to activation of the “Multi-purpose products” func-
tion with the setting for
““SSppaarrkklliinngg CClleeaann””
.
This enables you to prioritise a brilliant finish for your crockery.
— (Light permanently lit) : corresponds to activation of the “ Multi-purpose products ”
function with the setting for “Extra Dry”.
““EExxttrraa ddrryy””
enhances the drying results if performance is reduced.
— The setting is validated automatically after 10 seconds if the
“ SET ” button in not pres-
sed again.
— The “Multi-purpose products ” light then illuminates permanently if this option has
been selected.
• Your appliance automatically adapts to using multipurpose products when
the water hardness is less than 25°F.
TTeessttiinngg
ssttrriipp
HHaarrddnneessss
SSoofftteenneerr sseettttiinngg
MMuullttii--ppuurrppoossee pprroodduuccttss
FFuunnccttiioonn
DDeeaaccttiivvaatteedd
“
SSppaarrkklliinngg
CClleeaann
”
“
EExxttrraa DDrryy
”
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10-18°F
18-25°F
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