Hotpoint Ariston PFT 834X - Manual (Page 21)

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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/symbols will 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/display 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 fitted 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 your local water supplier.
- Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF symbol.
- Press and hold the P symbol for approximately 5 seconds;
the set hardness number will flash on the display (the water
softening system is set by default to number 3) and h2o will
appear.
- Press the P symbol repeatedly until the desired hardness level
has been reached (1-2-3-4-5
*
see Water hardness table).
- To exit the function, wait a few seconds or press one of the
option symbols
*
, or switch off the machine using the ON/OFF
symbol.
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)
Loading 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 RINSE AID
*
indicator light/symbol on the
control panel/display 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
*
correctly (see
figure) and fill the salt dispenser up to the
edges (approximately 1 kg); it is normal 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. (cap with 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.
G
F
Rinse aid and refined salt
Water Hardness Table
Average salt
container capacity
duration
**
°dH °fH mmol/l level months
0 6 0 10 0 1 1 7 months
6 11 11 20 1.1 2 2 5 months
12 17 21 30 2.1 3 3 3 months
17 34 31 60 3,1 6 4 2 months
34 50 61 90 6.1 9 5* 2/3 weeks
For values between 0°f and 10°f, we do not recommend the
use of salt.
*
a setting of 5 may increase cycle duration.
**
for 1 wash cycle per day.