Hotpoint PFT 8H4 X TW Instruction for Use download pdf (Page 10)

Only use products which have been specifically

designed for dishwashers.

Do not use table salt or industrial salt, or washing up

liquid.

Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

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

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

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

very hard. Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

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

* and

LOW RINSE AID

* indicator lights/symbols will remain lit.

Measuring out the rinse aid

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

runs off surfaces more readily and therefore does not leave

streaks or marks.

The rinse aid dispenser should be filled:

• When the LOW RINSE AID

* indicator light on the control

panel/display is illuminated;

1. Open the dispenser by turning the

lid (G) in an anticlockwise direction.

2. Pour in the rinse aid, making sure it

does not overflow from the dispenser.

If this happens, clean the spill

immediately with a dry cloth.

3. Screw the lid back on.

NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the appliance tub.

Adjusting the amount of rinse aid

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

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

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

(the default position is set to 4):

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

device to a lower number (1-3).

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

limescale marks present after the cycle has finished, set

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

Setting the water hardness

Every dishwasher is fitted with a water softener which, by using

refined salt designed especially for this type of appliance,

supplies water without limescale which is then used to wash

the crockery.

This dishwasher offers a setting which helps to reduce pollution

and optimises washing performance in accordance with the

water hardness level in your area. This information can be

obtained from your local water supplier.

- Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF symbol.

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

the set hardness number will flash on the display (the water

softening system is set by default to number 3) and h2o will

appear.

- Press the P symbol repeatedly until the desired hardness level

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

see Water hardness table

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

option symbols

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

symbol.

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

still be filled.

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

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

Loading the refined salt

In order to achieve the best possible results using a wash

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

salt removes limescale from the water, thus avoiding the

formation of deposits on crockery.

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

(

see Description

) and should be filled:

• When the green float* cannot be seen by simply looking at the

cap of the salt dispenser.

• When the LOW RINSE AID* indicator light/symbol on the control

panel/display is illuminated.

1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew

the container cap (anticlockwise).

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

tank right up to its edge.

3. Position the funnel

* correctly (

see

figure

) and fill the salt dispenser up to the

edges (approximately 1 kg); it is normal for a little water to leak

out.

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

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

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

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

part of the cap. (cap with green float*)

It is advisable to perform this procedure every time you

add salt to the container.

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

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

damage the water softener beyond repair).

When necessary, measure out the salt before a wash

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

salt dispenser is removed.

* Only available in selected models.

Rinse aid and refined salt

Water Hardness Table

Average salt

container capacity

duration

°dH

°fH

mmol/l

level

months

0 6 0 10 0 1 1 7 months

6 11 11 20 1.1 2 2 5 months

12 17 21 30 2.1 3 3 3 months

17 34 31 60 3,1 6 4 2 months

34 50 61 90 6.1 9 5* 2/3 weeks

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

use of salt.

a setting of 5 may increase cycle duration.

for 1 wash cycle per day.

1 2 ... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ... 27 28

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