Hotpoint-Ariston lsff 7m09 c: Description of the appliance

Refined Salt and Rinse Aid

Only use products which have been specifically designed

Average autonomy

EN

Water Hardness Table

salt dispenser with 1

for dishwashers. Do not use table salt or industrial salt.

wash cycle per day

Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

level °dH °fH mmol/l months

If you are using a multi-function product, we recommend

1 0 - 6 0 - 10 0 - 1 7 months

2 6 - 11 11 - 20 1.1 - 2 5 months

that you add salt in any case, especially if the water is hard

3 12 - 17 21 - 30 2.1 - 3 3 months

or very hard.

(Follow the instructions given on the packaging.)

4 17 - 34 31 - 60 3.1 - 6 2 months

If you do not add salt or rinse aid, the LOW SALT* and

5*

34 - 50 61 - 90 6.1 - 9 2/3 weeks

LOW RINSE AID* indicator lights will remain lit.

For values between 0°f and 10°f, we do not recommend the use

of salt. A setting of 5 may increase cycle duration.

Measuring out the refined salt

The use of salt prevents the formation of LIMESCALE on the

(°dH = hardness measured in German degrees - °f = hardness

dishes and on the machine's functional components.

measured in French degrees – mmol/l = millimoles per litre)

• It is important that the salt dispenser be never empty.

• It is important to set the water hardness.

Measuring out the rinse aid

The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the dishwasher

Rinse aid makes dish DRYING easier. The rinse aid dispenser

(see Description)

and should be filled:

should be filled:

• When the LOW RINSE AID indicator light in the control panel

• When the LOW RINSE AID indicator light on the panel/display

is lit *;

• When the green float* on the cap of the salt dispenser is no

is lit *;

longer visible.

• When the dark optical indicator on the dispenser door “E”

• See autonomy in the water hardness table.

becomes transparent.

1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the

1. Open the dispenser by turning

container cap (anticlockwise).

the cap "G" in an anticlockwise

2. Only the first time you do this: fill the water

direction.

dispenser up to the edge.

2. Pour in the rinse aid, making

3. Position the funnel

(see figure)

and

sure it does not overflow from the

fill the salt container right up to its edge

dispenser. If this happens, clean

(approximately 1 kg); it is not unusual for a little water to leak out.

the spill immediately with a dry

4. Remove the funnel and wipe any salt residue away from the

cloth.

opening; rinse the cap under running water and then screw it on.

3. Screw the cap back on.

It is advisable to perform this procedure every time you add salt

NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the tub.

to the container.

Adjusting the amount of rinse aid

Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly, so that no detergent can

If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results, you

get into the container during the wash cycle (this could damage

can adjust the quantity of rinse aid used. Turn the adjuster “F”.

the water softener beyond repair).

A maximum of 4 levels can be set according to the dishwasher

Whenever you need to add salt, we recommend carrying out

model. The factory setting is for a medium level.

the procedure before the washing cycle is started.

• If you see bluish streaks on the dishes, set a low number (1-2).

Setting the water hardness

• If there are drops of water or limescale marks on the dishes,

For perfect water softener operation, it is essential that the

set a high number (3-4).

adjustment be based on the water hardness in your house. Ask

your local water supplier for this information. The factory setting

is for medium water hardness.

• Switch the dishwasher on using the On/Off button.

• Switch it off using the On/Off button

• Hold down the START/PAUSE button for 5 seconds until

you hear a beep.

• Switch it on using the On/Off button

• The display shows the current selection level number and the

salt indicator light.

• Press button P to select the desired hardness level

(see

Hardness Table).

• Switch it off using the On/Off button

• Setting is complete!

* Only available in selected models.

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