Rinse Aid And Refined Salt - Hotpoint SDAL 1200 Instruction Booklet

Rinse aid and refined salt

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
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SALT and LOW RINSE AID
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:
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• When the LOW RINSE AID
panel is illuminated;
• when the indicator (H) lights up on the container.
H
F
G
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.
- Switch the machine off using the ON/OFF button and open the
door.
- Set the SELECT WASH CYCLE knob first to wash cycle 5, then
to wash cycle 1, then to wash cycle 5 again.
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indicator lights remain
indicator light on the control
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
- Press the ON/OFF button; the wash cycle phase indicator
lights will flash. It is now possible to select the water hardness
level. There is a water hardness level for every wash cycle:
E.g.: wash cycle 1, water hardness level 1
wash cycle 2, water hardness level 2, etc. etc., up to a maximum
of five levels.
(The default water softener setting is level 3).
- To exit the function, wait a few seconds or press one of the
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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.
Water Hardness Table
Level °dH °fH mmol/l
1 0 - 6 0 - 10 0 - 1
2 6 - 11 11 - 20 1,1 - 2
3 12 - 17 21 - 30 2,1 - 3
4 17 - 34 31 - 60 3,1 - 6
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5
34 - 50 61 - 90 6,1 - 9
For values between 0°f and 10°f, we do not recommend the
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use of salt this setting may cause a slight increase in the
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duration of the cycles. for 1 wash cycle per day.
(°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:
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• When the green float cannot be seen by simply looking at the
cap of the salt dispenser.
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• 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
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.
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Only available in selected models.
Average salt container
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capacity duration
months
7 months
5 months
3 months
2 months
2/3 weeks
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( see figure) and fill the
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