Rinse Aid And Refined Salt; Measuring Out The Rinse Aid; Measuring Out The Refined Salt - Hotpoint Ariston LFTA+ 2164 Operating Instructions Manual

Rinse aid and refined salt

Only use products which have been
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specifically designed 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
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SALT and LOW RINSE AID
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;
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 water hardness level in your area. This information can
be obtained from the organisation which supplies your
household with water.- Open the door and switch on the
machine by pressing the ON/OFF button.
- Press the P button and hold for approximately 5 seconds;
two short beeps will sound and the indicator light
corresponding to the set degree of hardness will flash
slowly on the control panel (the water softening system is
set to number 3).
- Press the P button repeatedly until the desired hardness
20
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indicator lights
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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.
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3. Screw the lid back on.
NEVER pour the rinse aid directly
G
into the appliance tub.
level has been reached (1-2-3-4-5
table ).
E.g. hardness 1 (indicator light 1 flashing)
hardness 2 (indicator light 1 illuminated, indicator light 2
flashing).
hardness 3 (indicator lights 1 and 2 illuminated, indicator light
3 flashing and so on).
- To exit the function, wait approximately few seconds or press
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another option button, 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 °fH mmol/l
1 0 - 6 0 - 10 0 - 1
2 6 - 11 11 - 20 1,1 - 2
3 12 - 17 21 - 30 2,1 - 3
4 17 - 34 31 - 60 3,1 - 6
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34 - 50 61 - 90 6,1 - 9
For values between 0°f and 10°f, we do not recommend the
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use of salt this setting may cause a slight increase in the
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duration of the cycles. for 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 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:
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• When the green float cannot be seen by simply looking at
the cap of the salt dispenser.
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• When the LOW SALT indicator light on the control panel is
illuminated;
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.
3. Position the funnel
salt container right up to its edge (this should hold
approximately 1 kg); it is not unusual for a little water to leak
out.
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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. (Salt cap with 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.
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see Water hardness
Average salt container
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capacity duration
months
7 months
5 months
3 months
2 months
2/3 weeks
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( see figure) and fill the
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