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3.1 Regulating the top basket. Types of
regulation (3.1.1)
SUPER EASY: hold the basket by the
side handles and pull upwards with both
hands at the same time (both to raise and
lower it)(3.1.2). Ensure that it is level.
NORMAL: with the basket empty,
remove the stops (3.1.3); take the basket
out (3.1.4); insert it at the required height
and fit the stop back into place.
3.2 Putting the dishes into the machine.
Ensure that the dishes are
dishwasher-safe.
It is not advisable to put items made of
wood, silver, aluminium, decorated
porcelain or non heat-resistant plastic into
the dishwasher.
For correct washing, it is essential that
the dishes are positioned suitably in the
baskets without touching each other.
The lower basket is for the dirtiest items:
casserole dishes, bowls and plates.
Start to fill the basket from the outside
(3.2.1). Put the casserole dishes in facing
down, the soup dishes on the left and the
plates on the right.
If you have dropdown supports, you
can use them in their horizontal position
for large items such as casserole dishes
(3.2.2 - 3.2.3).
Put the cutlery in with the handle facing
downwards (3.2.4)
Knives and other sharp utensils should
be placed in the basket with their points
downwards or horizontally.
The top basket is for delicate items: cups,
glasses, porcelain, crystal and standard
size plates (3.2.5). There is an area for
long utensils and dropdown supports that
can be used for wine glasses when put
into vertical position (3.2.6).
For the Express programme or the Top
Load function , all of the dishes should
be placed in the Top Basket (3.2.7).
3
Use
Scale
level (HF)
Scale
level (DH)
Test
result
Dial
position
Man Elec
Hardness
0-13 HF0-13 DH
Green
No salt
needed
L0Soft
1 red strip
2 red strips
3 red strips
4 red strips
Standard
Medium
Hard
Very hard
Pos. 1
Pos. 2
Pos. 3
Pos. 4
L1
L2
L3
L4
8-21 DH
22-28 DH
29-35 DH
>35 DH
14-38 HF
39-50 HF
51-63 HF
>63 HF
HF: Water hardness (French system) DH: Water hardness (German system)
Dip the stick in a glass of water for one
second. Shake it and wait for one
minute. The strip will tell you the water
hardness level according to the
following table:
This simple adjustment of the
dishwasher is vital for correct
operation. Please ensure that you do
it. Otherwise your appliance could
be seriously affected.
If the level is 0, DO NOT use salt.
If you have any questions, consult the
technical support service.
Manual setting. On the inside right of
the dishwasher there is a controller
with an orange lever as in figure
(2.3.1). Position it at the number that
corresponds according to the table.
Electronic setting. If your controller is
the same as the one in figure (2.3.2) or
(2.3.3), the hardness is regulated from
the control panel by pressing the Time
Reduction key (2.3.4) for more
than 3 seconds. On releasing it,
depending on the model, the current
value L2 will be displayed on the
screen (2.3.5) or by pilot lights (2.3.6).
Press the same key several times until
you reach the required value.
Validate by pressing
2.4 Preliminary cleaning. You should run
a preliminary wash (without detergent,
dishes or rinse aid). First of all, if you
need to, load the dishwasher with salt
(2.4.1) without completely filling the
compartment. Fill it up with water
(2.4.2) and stir with a spoon. Close the
lid and start the programme.
