Rinse Aid And Refined Salt; Measuring Out The Rinse Aid; Measuring Out The Refined Salt - Hotpoint LTF 11S112 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/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
any rinse aid. However, we recommend that you add salt,
especially if you live in an area where the water is hard or
(Follow the instructions given on the packaging).
very hard.
If you do not add salt or rinse aid, the LOW SALT
LOW RINSE AID indicator lights will stay lit.

Measuring out the rinse aid

Rinse aid makes it easier for the crockery to dry, as water runs off
the surfaces more readily and therefore does not leave streaks
or marks. The rinse aid dispenser should be filled:
• When the LOW RINSE AID indicator light
is illuminated, a reserve supply of rinse aid is still available
for 1-2 cycles;
1. Open the dispenser
on the lid;
2. Carefully introduce the rinse aid as far as the maximum
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 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. Switch on and off the
dishwasher using the ON/OFF button. Press the P button three
times. Press the ON/OFF button, the set level appears on the
display (set to factory level).
Adjust the rinse aid supply level with the P button.
Press the ON/OFF button to save the adjustment setting.
The rinse aid level can be set to ZERO, in such a case the rinse
aid will not be supplied and the low rinse aid indicator light in
case of running out.
A maximum of 4 levels can be set according to the dishwasher
model.
• If there are streaks on the crockery, set to a low number (1-2).
• I n case of drops of water or limescale marks, set to a high
number number (3-4).
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 your local water supplier.
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on the control panel
"D"
by pressing and pulling up the tab
Switch on and off the dishwasher using the ON/OFF button. Press
and hold the P button for a few seconds until you hear a beep.
Switch on the dishwasher with the ON/OFF button, the set level
appears on the display
Adjust the water hardness level with the P button,
see water hardness table)
Press the ON/OFF button to save the adjustment setting.
Even if using multi-functional tablets, the salt dispenser should
still be filled.
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and
Water Hardness Table
level °dH
1 0 - 6
2 6 - 11
3 12 - 17
4 17 - 34
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34 - 50
5
For values between 0°f and 10°f, we do not recommend the use of salt.
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a setting of 5 may increase cycle duration.
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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 obtain the best possible results from a wash cycle,
make sure that the salt 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 RINSE AID indicator light on the control panel
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is illuminated
1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the cap (anticlockwise).
residues 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 slots (star-shaped arrangement)
in the lower part of the cap (cap with green float
It is advisable to perform this procedure every time you add
salt to the dispenser.
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.
(water softener set to medium level).
up to a max. of 5 levels.
Average salt dispenser
capacity duration
°fH mmol/l months
0 - 10 0 - 1 7 months
11 - 20 1,1 - 2
5 months
21 - 30 2,1 - 3 3 months
31 - 60 3,1 - 6 2 months
61 - 90 6,1 - 9 2/3 weeks
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cannot be seen by simply looking at
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2. The first time you do this: fill the water
tank right up to its edge.
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3. Position the funnel (see figure)
fill the salt dispenser up to the edge
(approximately 1 kg). It is normal for a little
water to leak out.
4. Remove the funnel* and wipe any salt
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(1-2-3-4-5
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and
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