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Use of the appliance
Programme knob and on/off indicator light
• To set a washing programme, turn the programme knob clockwise or anticlockwise. The
programme marker on the programme knob must agree with one of the washing pro-
grammes on the control panel.
– The on/off indicator light comes on (position ON).
• To set the appliance to the off position, turn the programme knob until the programme
marker agrees with the on/off indicator light.
– The on/off indicator light goes off (position OFF).
Delay start button
Use the delay start button to delay the start of the washing programme with an interval
of 3 hours. Refer to the chapter 'Setting and starting a washing programme'.
Use of the appliance
Refer to the following instructions for each step of procedure:
1. Make a check if the water softener level is correct for the water hardness in your area.
If necessary set the water softener.
2. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
4. Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.
5. Set the correct washing programme for the type of load and soil.
6. Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct quantity of detergent.
7. Start the washing programme.
If you use detergent tablets, refer to the chapter 'Use of detergent'.
Setting the water softener
The water softener removes minerals and salts from the water supply. Minerals and salts
can have bad effect on the operation of the appliance.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales:
• German degrees (dH°).
• French degrees (°TH).
• mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water).
• Clarke.
Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area. If necessary, contact your
local water authority.
°dH
51 - 70
43 - 50
37 - 42
Water hardness
°TH
mmol/l
91 - 125
9,1 - 12,5
76 - 90
7,6 - 9,0
65 - 75
6,5 - 7,5
Water hardness setting
Clarke
manually
64 - 88
2
53 - 63
2
46 - 52
2
electronically
10
9
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