Indesit DISP 5377: Rinse aid and refined salt

Rinse aid and refined salt

Only use products which have been specifically

slowly on the display (the water softening system is set to number

EN

designed for dishwashers.

3).

Do not use table salt or industrial salt, or washing

- Press the P button repeatedly until the desired hardness level

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

*

see Water hardness table

).

up liquid.

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

Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

option buttons

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

button.

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

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

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

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

still be filled.

Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

Average salt container

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

Water Hardness Table

capacity duration

**

SALT

* and LOW RINSE AID* indicator lights remain

Level

°dH

°fH

mmol/l

months

lit.

1 0 - 6 0 - 10 0 - 1

7 months

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

5 months

Measuring out the rinse aid

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

3 months

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

2 months

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

runs off surfaces more readily and therefore does not leave

5

*

34 - 50

61 - 90

6,1 - 9

2/3 weeks

streaks or marks.

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

The rinse aid dispenser should be filled:

use of salt

. *

this setting may cause a slight increase in the

• When the LOW RINSE AID

* indicator light on the control

duration of

the cycles.

**

for 1 wash cycle per day.

panel/dislay is illuminated;

1. Open the dispenser by turning

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

the lid (G) in an anticlockwise

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

direction.

2. Pour in the rinse aid, making sure

it does not overflow from the

Measuring out the refined salt

dispenser. If this happens, clean

In order to achieve the best possible results using a wash

F

the spill immediately with a dry

cycle, make sure that the dispenser is never empty. Refined

G

cloth.

salt removes limescale from the water, thus avoiding the

3. Screw the lid back on.

formation of deposits on crockery.

NEVER pour the rinse aid directly

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

into the appliance tub.

(

see Description

) and should be filled:

• When the green float

* cannot be seen by simply looking at

Adjusting the amount of rinse aid

the cap of the salt dispenser.

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

• When the LOW SALT

* indicator light on the control panel/display

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

is illuminated;

to turn the dosage adjuster (F) to one of the 6 pre-set positions

1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the

(the default position is set to 4):

container cap (anticlockwise).

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

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

device to a lower number (1-3).

right up to its edge.

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

3. Position the funnel

* (

see figure)

and fill the

limescale marks present after the cycle has finished, set the

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

adjuster to a higher number (4-6).

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

Every dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which, by

the head facing downwards so as to let the water flow out of the

using refined salt designed especially for this type of appliance,

four cracks which are arranged in a star shape on the lower part

supplies water without limescale which is then used to wash the

of the cap. (Salt cap with green float

*)

crockery.

It is advisable to perform this procedure every time you add

salt to the container.

This dishwasher offers a setting which helps to reduce pollution

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

and optimises washing performance in accordance with the water

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

hardness level in your area. This information can be obtained

damage the water softener beyond repair).

from your local water supplier.

When necessary, measure out the salt before a wash

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

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

OFF button.

salt dispenser is removed.

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

short beeps will sound and the set hardness number will flash

* Only available in selected models.

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