Indesit DISP 5377: Rinse aid and refined salt

Rinse aid and refined salt

Only use products which have been

to number 3).

EN

specifically designed for dishwashers.

- Press the P button repeatedly until the desired hardness

Do not use table salt or industrial salt, or

level has been reached (1-2-3-4-5

* see Water hardness

washing up liquid.

table).

Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

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

option buttons

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

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

button.

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

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

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

still be filled.

very hard. Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

Water Hardness Table

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

°dH °fH mmol/l level

SALT

* and LOW RINSE AID* indicator lights

0 6 0 10 0 1 1

remain lit.

6 11 11 20 1.1 2 2

12 17 21 30 2.1 3 3

17 34 31 60 3.1 6 4

Measuring out the rinse aid

34 50 61 90 6.1 9

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*

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

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

runs off surfaces more readily and therefore does not leave

recommend the use of salt.

* this setting may cause a slight increase in the

streaks or marks.

duration of the cycle.

The rinse aid dispenser should be filled:

 When the LOW RINSE AID

* indicator light on the control

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

panel/dislay is illuminated;

hardness measured in French degrees - mmol/l = millimoles

1. Open the dispenser by turning

per litre)

the lid (G) in an anticlockwise

direction.

Measuring out the refined salt

2. Pour in the rinse aid, making

In order to achieve the best possible results using a wash

sure it does not overflow from the

cycle, make sure that the dispenser is never empty.

F

dispenser. If this happens, clean

Refined salt removes limescale from the water, thus

the spill immediately with a dry

avoiding the formation of deposits on crockery.

G

cloth.

The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the

3. Screw the lid back on.

dishwasher (see Description) and should be filled:

NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the appliance tub.

 When the green float

* cannot be seen by simply looking at

the cap of the salt dispenser.

Adjusting the amount of rinse aid

 When the LOW SALT

* indicator light on the control panel/

If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results,

display is illuminated;

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

1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the

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

container cap (anticlockwise).

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

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

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

tank right up to its edge.

device to a lower number (1-3).

3. Position the funnel

* (see figure) and fill

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

the salt container right up to its edge (this should hold

limescale marks present after the cycle has finished, set

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

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

out.

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

Setting the water hardness

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

Every dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which, by

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

using refined salt designed especially for this type of

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

appliance, supplies water without limescale which is then used

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

*)

to wash the crockery.

It is advisable to perform this procedure every time you

This dishwasher offers a setting which helps to reduce

add salt to the container.

pollution and optimises washing performance in accordance

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

with the water hardness level in your area. This information can

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

be obtained from your local water supplier.

damage the water softener beyond repair).

- Open the door and switch on the machine by pressing the

When necessary, measure out the salt before a wash

ON/OFF button.

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

- Press the P button and hold for approximately 5 seconds;

salt dispenser is removed.

two short beeps will sound and the set hardness number will

flash slowly on the display (the water softening system is set

* Only available in selected models.

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