Electrolux ESM48311SX User Manual page 12

Regardless of the type of detergent used,
set the proper water hardness level to
keep the salt refill indicator active.
Multi-tabs containing salt are not effective
enough to soften hard water.
How to set the water softener level
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press .
• The indicator
• The remaining indicators are off.
• The display shows the current setting:
e.g. = level 5.
2. Press repeatedly to change the setting.
3. Press the on/off button to confirm the
setting.
7.3 The rinse aid empty notification
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes without
streaks and stains. It is automatically
released during the final rinse.
When the rinse aid chamber is empty, the
rinse aid indicator turns on. If the drying
results are satisfactory while using multi-
tablets only, you can deactivate the
notification for refilling the rinse aid. However,
for best drying performance, always use rinse
aid.
If standard detergent or multi-tablets without
rinse aid are used, activate the notification to
keep the rinse aid refill indicator active.
How to deactivate the rinse aid empty
notification
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press .
• The indicator
• The remaining indicators are off.
• The display shows the current setting.
– = the rinse aid empty
notification is deactivated.
– = the rinse aid empty
notification is activated.
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still flashes.
still flashes.
2. Press to change the setting.
3. Press the on/off button to confirm the
setting.
7.4 AirDry
AirDry improves the drying results with less
energy consumption. The appliance door
opens automatically during the drying phase
and remains ajar.
AirDry is automatically activated with all
programmes other than
The duration of the drying phase and the door
opening time vary depending on the selected
programme and options.
When AirDry opens the door, the display
shows the remaining time of the running
programme.
CAUTION!
Do not try to close the appliance door
within 2 minutes after automatic opening.
This can cause damage to the appliance.
If, afterwards, the door is closed for at
least 3 minutes, the running programme
ends.
CAUTION!
If children have access to the appliance,
we advise to deactivate AirDry. The
automatic opening of the door may pose
a danger.
How to deactivate AirDry
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press .
(if applicable).