RCA RDW2480 Owner's Manual page 15

Filling The Dishwasher Salt Dispenser
( Model Depending)
WARNING: Culinary and table salts do
not dissolve in water easily, using these
kind of salts will damage water softener
system in your machine.
NOTE: Machine can only be used by
special dishwasher salt to soften the
water. Do not use any small grained or
powdered type of salts which can easily
soluble. Using any other type of salt can
damage your machine. The manufacturer
is not liable for damages result-ing from
the use of the wrong type of salt
WARNING: Dishwasher detergent will
damage the softener assembly. Do not fill
the salt container with dishwasher
detergent.
WARNING: If the water in your area is
very soft and consistently lower than 9°f
(French Water Hardness) you do not have
to add dishwasher salt.
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1.To put softener salt, first remove the lower
basket and then open the salt compart-ment
cap by turning it counter clockwise. (fig 1-2)
2.Add first fill the compartment with 1kg salt
and water (fig 3) at overflowing level If
available,using the funnel (fig 4) provided will
make filling easier.
3.Refit the cap and close it.
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4
WARNING: Starting the machine with any
wash program is recommended after filling the
salt container, in case of any spilled salt
solutions. This prevents damage to the
machine.
NOTE: Fill the salt compartment with water
only for the first time you fill the salt
compartment.
NOTE: If the salt warning lamp on the
control panel illuminates fill the salt
compartment with salt again.
WARNING: Use softener salt specifically
produced for use in dishwashers .
WARNING: If you switch to using
detergent that does not contain salt or rinse
aid, it is important to remember to add
dishwasher salt and rinse aid.
Salt Refill Indicator
(Model Depending)
WARNING: If the salt indicator light comes
on during a program you need to wait until the
end of the program to fill the salt reservoir with
dishwasher salt.
After the salt reservoir has been filled, the refill
indicator may still be lit up if the salt con-
centration has not yet reached the correct
level. It will go out when the correct
concentration is reached.
NOTE: The salt refill indicator will be
turned off if you have programmed the
dishwasher for a water hardness below 9 °f.
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