Rinse Aid And Refined Salt - Hotpoint LFFA+ 8M14 Operating Instructions Manual

Rinse aid and refined salt

Only use products which have been specifically designed
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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
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LOW RINSE AID indicator lights 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
panel is illuminated;
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 wa-
ter hardness level in your area. This information can be obtained
from the organisation which supplies your household with water.
The water hardness adjustment procedure may vary
depending on the dishwasher model purchased.
- Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.
- Press and hold the P button for a few seconds; after a short
beep sounds, the water hardness setting will appear on the
display and the Start/Pause button will begin to flash (the default
water softening system setting is level 3).
- Press the P button repeatedly until the desired hardness level
has been reached (1-2-3-4-5
selected water hardness value will appear on the display.
E.g.: hardness setting 1 ("1" appears on the display);
hardness setting 2 ("2" appears on the display);
hardness setting 3 ("3" appears on the display); etc., etc. up to
10
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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
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see Water hardness table). The
a maximum of level 5.
To exit the function, wait a few seconds or press one of the option
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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
1 0 - 6
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2 6 - 11
and
3 12 - 17
4 17 - 34
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34 - 50
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For values between 0°f and 10°f, we do not recommend the
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this setting may cause a slight increase in the
use of salt
duration of the cycles.
(°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:
• When the green float
the cap of the salt dispenser.
• When the LOW SALT
illuminated;
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
capacity duration
°fH mmol/l months
7 months
0 - 10 0 - 1
5 months
11 - 20 1,1 - 2
3 months
21 - 30 2,1 - 3
2 months
31 - 60 3,1 - 6
2/3 weeks
61 - 90 6,1 - 9
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cannot be seen by simply looking at
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indicator light on the control panel is
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.
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(see figure) and fill
3. Position the funnel
the salt container right up to its edge (this
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