First Time Use - IKEA SKINANDE Manual

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FIRST TIME USE

SALT, RINSE AID AND DETERGENT
ADVICE REGARDING THE FIRST TIME USE
After installation, remove the stoppers from the racks and the
retaining elastic elements from the upper rack.
FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR
The use of salt prevents the formation of LIMESCALE on the
dishes andon the machine's functional components.
• It is important that the salt reservoir be never empty.
• It is important to set the water hardness.
The salt reservoir is located in the lower part of the dishwasher
(see PRODUCT DESCRIPTION) when the green float on the cap
of the salt reservoir is no longer visible.
4. Remove the funnel and wipe any salt residue away from the
opening.
Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent can
get into the container during the wash program (this could damage
the water softener beyond repair).
As soon as this procedure is complete, run a program without
loading. The "Pre-Wash" program alone is NOT sufficient.
Residual saline solution or grains of salt can lead to corrosion,
irreparably damaging the stainless steel components.
The guarantee is not applicable if faults are caused by such
circumstances.
Only use salt that has been specifically designed for dishwashers.
If the salt reservoir is not filled, the water softener and the
heating element may be damaged as a result.
Whenever you need to add salt, we recommend carrying out
the procedure just before the washing cycle is started.
SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS
To allow the water softener to work in a perfect way, it is essen-
tial that the water hardness setting is based on the actual water
hardness in your house. This information can be obtained from
your local water supplier.
The factory setting is for average (2) water hardness.
• Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.
• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.
• Hold down button P for 5 seconds, until you hear a beep.
• Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.
• The program indicator light of the current set level flashes.
• Press button P to select the desired hardness level (see
WATER HARDNESS TABLE).
Water Hardness Table
Level
1 Soft - Medium
2 Average
3 Hard
4 Very hard
• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Setting is complete!
1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew
the reservoir cap (anticlockwise).
2. Only the first time you do this: fill
the salt reservoir with water.
3. Position the funnel (see figure) and
fill the salt reservoir right up to its
edge (approximately 1 kg); it is not
unusual for a little water to leak out.
PPM
0 -200
210 - 300
310 - 400
410 - 500
FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER
Rinse aid makes dish DRYING easier. The rinse aid dispenser A
should be filled when the dark optical indicator on the dispenser
door C becomes transparent.
B
1. Open the dispenser B by pressing and pulling up the tab on
the lid.
2. Carefully introduce the rinse aid as far as the maximum
(110 ml) reference notch of the filling space - avoid spilling it.
If this happens, clean the spill immediately with a dry cloth.
3. Press the lid down until you hear a click to close it.
NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the tub.
ADJUSTING THE DOSAGE OF RINSE AID
If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results, you can
adjust the quantity of rinse aid used.
• Switch the dishwasher on using the ON/OFF button.
• Switch it off using the ON/OFF button.
• Press button P three times - a beep will be heard.
• Switch it on using the ON/OFF button.
• The program indicator light of the current set level flashes.
• Press button P to select the level of rinse aid quantity to be
supplied.
• Switch it off using the ON/OFF button
Setting is complete!
If the rinse aid level is set to ZERO (ECO), no rinse aid will be
supplied. The LOW RINSE AID indicator light will not be lit if you
run out of rinse aid. A maximum of 4 levels can be set according
to the dishwasher model. The factory setting is for a medium level.
• If you see bluish streaks on the dishes, set a low number (1-2).
• If there are drops of water or limescale marks on the dishes,
set a high number (3-4).
FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
Only use detergent which has been specifically designed for
dishwashers.
To achieve the best washing and drying results, the combined
useof detergent, rinse aid liquid and refined salt is required.
We recommend using detergents that do not contain phosphates
or chlorine, as these products are harmful to the environment.
Good washing results also depend on the correct amount of
detergent being used.
Exceeding the stated amount does not result in a more effective
wash and increases environmental pollution.
The amount can be adjusted to the soil level. In the case of
normally soiled items, use approximately either 35g (powder
detergent) or 35ml (liquid detergent) and additional tea spoon of
detergent directly inside the tub. If tablets are used, one tablet
will be enough.
If the crockery is only lightly soiled or if it has been rinsed with
water before being placed in the dishwasher, reduce the amount
of detergent used accordingly (minimum 25 g/ml) e.g. skip the
powder/gel putted inside the tub.
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