First Time Use - KitchenAid KIO 3T133 PFE UK Instructions For Use Manual

First time use

ADVICE REGARDING THE FIRST TIME USE
After installation, remove the stoppers from the racks and the retaining
elastic elements from the upper rack.
WATER SOFTENER SETTINGS
Before starting the first wash program, set the hardness level
of the water from the mains supply FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR.
First load the softener tank with water, then introduce about 1 kg
of salt. It is perfectly normal for water to flow out.
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 deep-down
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.
After the salt has been poured into the machine, the SALT REFILL
indicator light switches off.
If the salt container is not filled, the water softener and the heating
element may be damaged as a result of limescale accumulation.
Using of Salt is recommended with any type of dishwasher
detergent.
WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM
Water softener automatically reduces water hardness, consequently
preventing scale buildup on heater, contributing also to better cleaning
efficiency.
This system regenerates itself with salt, therefore it is required
to refill salt container when empty.
Frequency of regeneration depends on water hardness level setting -
regeneration takes place once per 6 Eco cycles with water hardness
level set to 3.
Regeneration process starts in final rinse and finishes in drying phase,
before cycle ends.
• Single regeneration consumes: ~3.5L of water;
• Takes up to 5 additional minutes for the cycle;
• Consumes below 0.005kWh of energy.
REFINED SALT AND RINSE AID
If you are using a multi-function product, we recommend that you
add salt in any case, especially if the water is hard or very hard
(follow the instructions given on the packaging).
If you do not add salt or rinse aid, the SALT REFILL and RINSE AID
REFILL indicator lights will remain lit.
FILLING THE SALT RESERVOIR
The use of salt prevents the formation of LIMESCALE on the dishes
and on the machine's functional components.
• It is mandatory that THE SALT RESERVOIR NEVER BE EMPTY.
• It is important to set the water hardness.
The salt reservoir is located in the lower part of the dishwasher
(see PRODUCT DESCRIPTION) and must be filled when the SALT REFILL
indicator light in the control panel is lit.
1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the
2. Only the first time you do this: fill the salt
3. Position the funnel (see figure) and fill the salt
4. Remove the funnel and wipe any salt residue
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).
Whenever you need to add salt, it is mandatory to complete
the procedure before the beginning of the washing cycle to avoid
corrosion.
SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS
To allow the water softener to work in a perfect way, it is essential
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 sets the default value for the 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 current selection level number and the salt indicator light both flash.
• Press button P to select the desired hardness level (see WATER
HARDNESS TABLE).
Water Hardness Table
°dH
Level
German degrees
1 Soft 0 - 6
2 Medium 7 - 11
3 Average 12 - 16
4 Hard 17 - 34
5 Very hard 35 - 50
• Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Setting is complete!
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reservoir cap (anticlockwise).
reservoir with water.
reservoir right up to its edge (approximately
1 kg); it is not unusual for a little water to leak
out.
away from the opening.
°fH
French degrees
0 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 29
30 - 60
61 - 90
°Clark
English degrees
0 - 7
8 - 14
15 - 20
21 - 42
43 - 62