Indesit DFP 2727: Rinse aid and refined salt

Rinse aid and refined salt

Only use products which have been

level for every wash cycle:

E.g.: wash cycle 1, water hardness level 1

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specifically designed for dishwashers.

Do not use table salt or industrial salt, or washing

wash cycle 2, water hardness level 2, etc. etc., up to a maxi-

mum of 5

* levels.

up liquid.

(The default water softener setting is level 3).

Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

- To exit the function, wait a few seconds or press one of the

If using a multi-functional product it is not necessary to add

option buttons

*, or switch off the machine using the ON/OFF

rinse aid; however, we recommend that you add salt,

button.

especially if you live in an area where the water is hard or

Even if using multi-functional tablets, the salt dispenser should

very hard. Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

still be filled.

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

Average salt container

SALT

* and LOW RINSE AID* indicator lights

Water Hardness Table

capacity duration

**

remain lit.

Level

°dH

°fH

mmol/l

months

1 0 - 6 0 - 10 0 - 1

7 months

Measuring out the rinse aid

2 6 - 11 11 - 20 1,1 - 2

5 months

Rinse aid makes it easier for the crockery to dry, as water

3 12 - 17 21 - 30 2,1 - 3

3 months

runs off surfaces more readily and therefore does not leave

4 17 - 34 31 - 60 3,1 - 6

2 months

streaks or marks.

5

*

34 - 50

61 - 90

6,1 - 9

2/3 weeks

The rinse aid dispenser should be filled:

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

• When the LOW RINSE AID

* indicator light on the control

use of salt

. *

this setting may cause a slight increase in the

panel is illuminated;

duration of

the cycles.

**

for 1 wash cycle per day.

1. Open the dispenser by turning

the lid (G) in an anticlockwise

direction.

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

2. Pour in the rinse aid, making

hardness measured in French degrees - mmol/l = millimoles

sure it does not overflow from the

per litre)

F

dispenser. If this happens, clean

the spill immediately with a dry

Measuring out the refined salt

G

cloth.

In order to achieve the best possible results using a wash

3. Screw the lid back on.

cycle, make sure that the dispenser is never empty.

NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the appliance tub.

Refined salt removes limescale from the water, thus

avoiding the formation of deposits on crockery.

Adjusting the amount of rinse aid

The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the

If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results,

dishwasher (

see Description

) and should be filled:

you may adjust the quantity of rinse aid used. Use a

• When the green float

* cannot be seen by simply looking at

screwdriver to turn the dosage adjuster (F) to one of the 6

the cap of the salt dispenser.

pre-set positions (the default position is set to 4):

• When the LOW SALT

* indicator light on the control panel is

• If there are streaks on the crockery, set the adjustment

illuminated;

device to a lower number (1-3).

1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the

• If drops of water remain on the crockery or if there are

container cap (anticlockwise).

limescale marks present after the cycle has finished, set

2. The first time you do this: fill the water tank

the adjuster to a higher number (4-6).

right up to its edge.

3. Position the funnel

* (

see figure)

and fill the

Setting the water hardness

salt container right up to its edge (this should hold

Every dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which, by

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

using refined salt designed especially for this type of

out.

appliance, supplies water without limescale which is then used

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

to wash the crockery.

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

This dishwasher offers a setting which helps to reduce pollution

on, the head facing downwards so as to let the water flow out

and optimises washing performance in accordance with the

of the four cracks which are arranged in a star shape on the

water hardness level in your area. This information can be

lower part of the cap. (Salt cap with green float

*)

obtained from the organisation which supplies your household

It is advisable to perform this procedure every time you

with water.

add salt to the container.

- Switch the machine off using the ON/OFF button and open

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

the door.

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

- Set the SELECT WASH CYCLE knob first to wash cycle 5,

damage the water softener beyond repair).

then to wash cycle 1, then to wash cycle 5 again.

When necessary, measure out the salt before a wash

- Press the ON/OFF button; the wash cycle phase (washing,

cycle so that any saline solution which has leaked out of the

drying, end) indicator lights will flash. It is now possible to

select the water hardness level. There is a water hardness

salt dispenser is removed.

* Only available in selected models.

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