[. . . ] Inlet hose marked “25°C Max”: maximum temperature 25°C. • When installing the appliance, make sure the drain water discharges correctly (if necessary, remove the wire gauze from the sink siphon). • Fix the drain hose to the spigot with a clamp to prevent it from coming off during operation. For appliances with water-stop system only: If the water connections are made correctly, the waterstop system safeguards your home against damage caused by flooding. [. . . ] General recommendations: • The open dishwasher door can only support the weight of the loaded rack when pulled out. Do not rest objects on the open door or sit or stand on it: the appliance may topple over!• Only use detergents, rinse aids and regeneration salts specially recommended for use in domestic dishwashers. • Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off the appliance, disconnect the mains plug and turn off the water tap. • If a fault occurs, switch off the appliance and turn off the water tap. • If necessary, the power cable may be replaced with one the same obtained from our After-Sales Service. • On completion of the programme switch off the dishwasher and turn off the water tap. For appliances with water stop system: The water inlet hose and plastic casing contain electrical components. EC Declaration of conformity: This appliance has been designed, constructed and distributed in compliance with the safety requirements of EC Directives: 73/23/EC 89/336/EC 93/68/EC • • • Load capacity: 12 place settings. 13 HOW TO FILL THE SALT CONTAINER From a water hardness category of 1–2 (medium), before using the dishwasher for the first time, fill the salt container with regeneration salt (to find out the hardness level of water in your area, contact your local Water Board or check the last bill you received). If the water hardness level does not correspond to position 3 on the selector (factory setting) or if the water hardness level changes: Turn the selector to the correct position (for dishwashers without salt sensor only): Set the water hardness by turning the selector (if fitted) inside the door (top left) using a screwdriver. Use the table below to set the dial to the correct setting: Hardness level German degrees °dH 1 soft 1 - 2 medium 2 average 3 mediumhard 4 hard 4 very hard 4 extremely hard 0-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 16 - 21 22 - 28 29 - 35 36 - 60 French degrees °fH 0-9 10 - 18 19 - 27 28 - 37 38 - 50 51 - 63 64 - 107 0 - 0, 9 1, 0 - 1, 8 1, 9 - 2, 7 2, 8 - 3, 7 3, 8 - 5, 0 5, 1 - 6, 3 6, 4 - 10, 7 mmol/l Clarke scale or English degrees °eH 0 - 6, 3 7 - 12, 6 13, 3 - 18, 9 19, 6 - 25, 9 26, 6 - 35 35, 7 - 44, 1 44, 8 - 74, 9 Setting For dishwashers without salt sensor only!In appliances provided with a salt sensor, the selector automatically turns to the correct position. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 If the water hardness level falls within category 1 (soft), no salt is required. How to fill the salt container Warning: Only use regeneration salts for use in domestic dishwashers!detergent, as this will cause irreparable damage to the water softener system. When first using the dishwasher: fill the salt container to the rim with water. Fill the salt container to the rim with salt (using the filler provided) (when filling for the first time use min. If regeneration salt is to be added, immediately start a wash programme (rinsing alone is not sufficient) in order to eliminate any residual saline solution straight away and avoid corrosion. Salt level indicator The dishwasher is equipped with an electric or visual salt level indicator (depending on the model installed). Electric indicator The salt level indicator lamp on the control panel lights up when the salt container is empty. Visual indicator The float is clearly visible in the cap window when the salt container is full. The float lowers and is no longer visible when the salt container is empty. 14 HOW TO FILL THE RINSE AID DISPENSER The rinse aid facilitates drying and prevents the formation of unsightly spots and streaks on crockery. Before using the dishwasher for the first time, fill the rinse aid dispenser. [. . . ] If the recommended dosage on the detergent pack is over 45 ml (maximum capacity of the large compartment), pour the remaining detergent into the small compartment (B). For programmes with additional “Half load/Multizone” function selected (if provided): - Use a smaller quantity of detergent. Close the cover. C A B 16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off the appliance, disconnect the mains plug and turn off the water tap. Cleaning the outside of the appliance: To clean the outside of the appliance, use a neutral detergent and a damp cloth. [. . . ]