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OPERATION

USING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM

The minerals in typical hard water (water hardness index) can cause whitish staining on dishes,
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which will tend to become dull over time. The dishwasher is equipped with an automatic
softening system which uses a special regenerating salt to reduce the hardness of the water.
For adjustment, see "ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM" on page 17.
SETTING AND USAGE
The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness (level 3, for average hardness 41-
60° dF / 24-31° dH / 23.6-35 gpg). When using water of medium hardness, the regenerating salt
container should be refilled after approximately 20 washing cycles.
CAPACITY AND LEVEL INDICATOR
The salt container can hold approximately 3.75 lb [1.7 kg] of granular salt. The dishwasher has
an optical no-salt indicator. The cap of the salt container contains a green float which descends
as the salt concentration in the water drops. When the green float can no longer be seen, the
container must be topped up with regenerating salt.
ADDING SALT
The salt container is situated at the bottom of the dishwasher. After removing the lower rack,
unscrew the salt container cap by turning it counterclockwise and pour in the salt using the
funnel supplied with the dishwasher. Before replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from
around the opening.
• When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition to the salt it is also necessary to
add one liter of water to the container.
• Each time the salt container is refilled, make sure that the cap is securely closed. The
mixture of water and detergent must never penetrate the salt container, as this would
compromise the operation of the regeneration system. In the event of this occurring, the
warranty will be invalidated.
• Only use regenerating salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers. If using salt
tablets, do not fill the container completely.
• Do not use table salt as it contains insoluble substances which, over time, may damage the
water softening system.
• When necessary, refill the regenerating salt container before starting the washing program.
In this way, the excess saline solution will be immediately removed by the water; the
prolonged presence of salt water inside the tank may lead to corrosion.
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Salt container cap
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CONFUSE THE SALT AND DETERGENT
PACKAGES; ADDING DETERGENT TO THE SALT CONTAINER WILL
DAMAGE THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM.
Funnel provided