Hotpoint Ariston LFFA+ 8M14 - Manual (Page 9)

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Rinse aid and refined salt
G
F
Only use products which have been specifically designed
for dishwashers.
Do not use table salt or industrial salt, or washing up liquid.
Follow the instructions given on the packaging.
If using a multi-functional product it is not necessary to add
rinse aid; however, we recommend that you add salt, especially
if you live in an area where the water is hard or very hard.
Follow the instructions given on the packaging.
If you do not add salt or rinse aid, the LOW SALT
*
and
LOW RINSE AID
*
indicator lights remain lit.
Measuring out the rinse aid
Rinse aid makes it easier for the crockery to dry, as water runs
off surfaces more readily and therefore does not leave streaks or
marks.
The rinse aid dispenser should be filled:
• When the LOW RINSE AID
*
indicator light on the control
panel is illuminated;
1. Open the dispenser by turning the
lid (G) in an anticlockwise direction.
2. Pour in the rinse aid, making sure it
does not overflow from the dispenser.
If this happens, clean the spill
immediately with a dry cloth.
3. Screw the lid back on.
NEVER pour the rinse aid directly
into the appliance tub.
Adjusting the amount of rinse aid
If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results, you
may adjust the quantity of rinse aid used. Use a screwdriver to
turn the dosage adjuster (F) to one of the 6 pre-set positions (the
default position is set to 4):
• If there are streaks on the crockery, set the adjustment device
to a lower number (1-3).
• If drops of water remain on the crockery or if there are limescale
marks present after the cycle has finished, set the adjuster to a
higher number (4-6).
Setting the water hardness
Every dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which, by
using refined salt designed especially for this type of appliance,
supplies water without limescale which is then used to wash the
crockery.
This dishwasher offers a setting which helps to reduce pollution
and optimises washing performance in accordance with the water
hardness level in your area. This information can be obtained
from the organisation which supplies your household with water.
The water hardness adjustment procedure may vary
depending on the dishwasher model purchased.
- Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.
- Press and hold the P button for a few seconds; after a short
beep sounds, the water hardness setting will appear on the
display and the Start/Pause button will begin to flash (the default
water softening system setting is level 33333).
- Press the P button repeatedly until the desired hardness level
has been reached (1-2-3-4-5
*
see Water hardness table). The
selected water hardness value will appear on the display.
E.g.
: hardness setting 1 ("1" appears on the display);
hardness setting 2 ("2" appears on the display);
hardness setting 3 ("3" appears on the display); etc., etc. up to a
maximum of level 5.
To exit the function, wait a few seconds or press one of the
option buttons
*
, or switch off the machine using the ON/OFF
button.
Even if using multi-functional tablets, the salt dispenser should
still be filled.
(°dH = hardness measured in German degrees - °f = hardness
measured in French degrees - mmol/l = millimoles per litre)
Measuring out the refined salt
In order to achieve the best possible results using a wash cycle,
make sure that the dispenser is never empty. Refined salt removes
limescale from the water, thus avoiding the formation of deposits
on crockery.
The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the dishwasher
(
see Description) and should be filled:
• When the green float
*
cannot be seen by simply looking at the
cap of the salt dispenser.
• When the LOW SALT
*
indicator light on the control panel is
illuminated;
1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the
container cap (anticlockwise).
2. The first time you do this: fill the water tank
right up to its edge.
3. Position the funnel
*
( see figure) and fill
the salt container right up to its edge (this
should hold approximately 1 kg); it is not unusual for a little water
to leak out.
4. Remove the funnel* and wipe any salt residue away from the
opening; rinse the cap under running water and then screw it on,
the head facing downwards so as to let the water flow out of the
four cracks which are arranged in a star shape on the lower part
of the cap. (the container cap with the green float*)
It is advisable to perform this procedure every time you add
salt to the container.
Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent
can get into the container during the wash cycle (this could
damage the water softener beyond repair).
When necessary, measure out the salt before a wash cycle
so that any saline solution which has leaked out of the salt
dispenser is removed.
*
Only available in selected models.
Water Hardness Table
Average salt container
capacity duration
**
Level °dH °fH mmol/l months
1 0 - 6 0 - 10 0 - 1 7 months
2 6 - 11 11 - 20 1,1 - 2 5 months
3 12 - 17 21 - 30 2,1 - 3 3 months
4 17 - 34 31 - 60 3,1 - 6 2 months
5
*
34 - 50 61 - 90 6,1 - 9 2/3 weeks
For values between 0°f and 10°f, we do not recommend the
use of salt
. *
this setting may cause a slight increase in the
duration of the cycles.
**
for 1 wash cycle per day.