User manual HOTPOINT LV 680 DUO IX

[. . . ] LAVASTOVIGLIE ARISTON - Istruzioni per l’installazione e l’uso 11 D ISHWASHER Quick guide to your dishwasher This manual explains pleasantly all your new electric household appliance has to offer. In addition, you will discover a world of useful hints and handy tips to help you get a better wash from your dishwasher and to make it last longer. 19) Installation, after delivery or your moving house, is the most important procedure for the correct operation of your dishwasher. That the electricity system is in accordance with norms; 2. [. . . ] It is normal that some water comes out of the container. Water hardness varies according to where you live. If the water in your home is hard, without water softening, incrustations would form on your dishes. Your dishwasher is fitted with a water softener which uses special salt to get rid of limescale in the water. The salt container should be filled up when the low salt indicator light "E" flashes. Once you have loaded the salt for the first time, it is normal that the low salt indicator light stays on or flashes for about 5 consecutive cycles. Salt adjustment Your dishwasher can adjust its salt consumption according to the hardness of the water in your home. This way, you can optimise and customise your dishwasher's salt consumption (not too much, nor too little). Water Hardness Water in your home without salt To prevent rust from forming, load the salt just before beginning a wash cycle. There is an arrow on the neck of the container (see figure): if necessary, turn the arrow anticlockwise from the "-" setting to the "+" setting. Select the arrow position depending on the water hardness, referring to the table provided. You don't know how hard the water in your home is?Ask the company that supplies water in your area. How to look after and protect the dishes you hold dear Savings are easy Using your electric household appliances wisely helps you make savings and is good for the environment. To optimise consumption levels, try to use the dishwasher with a full load only. If it takes quite some time to fill up your dishwasher, use the soak cycle to avoid the formation of bad odours and caked-on food. Select the most suitable wash cycle for the type of load you have placed in the dishwasher. The choice of wash cycle depends on the type of dishes to wash and on how dirty they are. To select the right wash cycle, please consult the wash cycle table on page 17. s Almost all silverware can be cleaned in a dishwasher. There are two exceptions: old silverware and silverware decorated with an oxidising agent. Hot water can loosen the handles on old silverware ad wear off the decorations on the other. [. . . ] Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance on the dishwasher, always remove the plug from the electricity socket. When you go away for an extended period of time, we recommend you do the following: • run a cycle with the dishwasher empty • turn off the water inlet tap. • leave the appliance door ajar This will help the seals last longer and prevent unpleasant odours from forming inside the appliance. Should the appliance have to be moved, try to keep it in a vertical position. [. . . ]