[. . . ] ¢ The inlet water temperature varies according to the model installed. ¢ 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. [. . . ] Long-handled utensils must be arranged horizontally in the upper rack, with the sharp end facing away from the front of the appliance. ¢ Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off the appliance, disconnect the mains plug and turn off the water tap. 38 ⢠If a fault occurs, switch off the appliance and turn off the water tap. ¢ On completion of the programme switch off the dishwasher and turn off the water tap. ¢ Repairs and technical modifications must be carried out exclusively by a qualified technician. Resistance to frost If the appliance is placed in surroundings exposed to the risk of frost, it must be drained completely. Turn off the water tap, remove the flexible inlet and outlet hoses, and let all the water run out. For appliances with water stop system: The water inlet hose and plastic casing contain electrical components. The appliance must be used at temperatures between 5°C and 45°C. eC Declaration of conformity This appliance has been designed , constructed and distributed in compliance with the safety requirements of EC Directives: ⢠73/23/EEC ⢠89/336/EEC ⢠93/68/EEC
Load capacity: 12 place settings. HOW TO FILL THE SALT CONTAINER
From a water hardness category of 1â2 (medium), before using the dishwasher, 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 (factory setting) or if the water hardness level changes: Set the water hardness level (for dishwashers without water hardness sensor only): Setting must be carried out according to the following table. ¢ Switch on the appliance (consult the quick reference guide). ¢ Select programme 2 (consult the programme chart in the quick reference guide). ¢ Press the Start button for at least 5 seconds until the Start indicator lamp blinks. ¢ The âStart indicator lampâ blinks or the digital display lights up according to the water hardness level selected (chart, setting. ¢ With each successive touch of the Start button the setting increases and when it reaches 7 it returns to 1 again. ¢ Switch off the appliance (consult the quick reference guide). Hardness level German degrees French degrees mmol/l Clarke scale or English degrees °eH
Setting blinking frequency (1x-7x) or digital display (1-7)
Settings for dishwashers without water hardness sensor only. In appliances provided with a water hardness sensor, the setting is automatically executed. °dH
°fH
1 soft 1 - 2 medium 2 average 3 medium-hard 4 hard 4 very hard 4 extremely hard
0-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 16 - 21 22 - 28 29 - 35 36 - 60
0-9 10 - 18 19 - 27 28 - 37 38 - 50 51 - 63 64 - 107
0 - 0. 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
If the water hardness level falls within category 1 (soft), no salt is required. [. . . ] Detergent Use good quality liquid or powder dishwasher detergents and/or tablets (do not use hand dishwashing detergents). In order to safeguard the environment, follow the manufacturer's directions for use. If you use detergents in tablet form, follow the manufacturer's directions for use. If you use multi-action dishwasher detergents that incorporate rinse aid and regeneration salt, follow the directions below: ⢠products that incorporate the rinse aid enhance the detergent action only with some programs. [. . . ]