. When using powder or gel detergent, reduce the amount to 2/3 of the normal amount when washing a small load. . Choose a program that best suits the degree of soiling and the type of dishes being washed. . For small loads select "Express". Before using for the first time To open the door Child Safety Lock . Press the release catch inside the door grip. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed the program will restart. To close the door . Push the baskets in. . Lift the door and push until it clicks into place. The Child Safety Lock is designed to prevent children from opening the dishwasher. . To lock the door, push the slider below the door grip to the right. . To unlock the door, push the slider to the left. Before using for the first time Water softener Every dishwasher is tested before leaving the factory. Any water remaining in the machine is from the final factory test and does not indicate that the machine has been used. To achieve good cleaning results, the dishwasher needs soft water. Hard water results in calcium deposits on dishware and in the dishwasher. If your tap water hardness is above 4 °d (4 gr/gal [US]), the water should be softened. – The water softener must be filled with dishwasher salt for reactivation. If using "Tab" products which include salt, you should still add salt to the machine to achieve optimal cleaning results. – Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardness level in your area. – The dishwasher must be programmed to correspond to the water hardness in your area. If the hardness of your local supply is constantly lower than 4 °d (4 gr/gal [US]), you do not need to add water softener salt. However the water hardness level must still be programmed. In areas where the water hardness fluctuates (example 37 -50 °d [39 52 gr/gal]) always program the machine to the higher value (in this example 50 °d [52 gr/gal] ). If there is a fault, it will help the service technician to know the hardness of your local water supply. . Please note your water hardness:: °d (gr/gal) The water hardness was programmed to 1 -4 °d (1 -4 gr/gal) by factory default. Before using for the first time Programming the water softener To exit the programming mode at any time, turn the dishwasher off with the "" button. . Turn the dishwasher off with "". . Press and hold the program and "Start / Stop" button simultaneously turn the dishwasher on with "". Hold the "Start / Stop" button in until the "Start / Stop indicator lights. If it does not come on, start over. . Press the "Delay Start" button twice. The "Delay Start" indicator flashes twice in intervals and the program sequence indicator "Rinse" flashes once in intervals (factory default). The amount set can be recognized by the flashing rhythm of the "Rinse" indicator (see table): °d gr/gal Flashing rhythm 1 4 1 -4 once 5 7 5 -7 twice 8 -11 8 -11 3 times 12 -15 13 -16 4 times 16 -20 17 -21 5 times 21 -25 22 -26 6 times 26 -30 27 -31 7 times 31 -36 32 -38 8 times 37 -45 39 -47 9 times 46 -70 48 -73 1 long flash . Select the desired setting with the "Start / Stop" button. Every touch of the button increases the level. The programmed dosage is saved. . Turn the dishwasher off "". Checking the programmed water hardness level . Turn the dishwasher off "". . Press the "Start / Stop" button, at the same time turn the dishwasher on "". Hold the "Start / Stop" button in until the indicator comes on. . Press the "Delay Start" button twice. The "Rinse" indicator flashes in the rhythm which corresponds to the adjusted water hardness. . Turn the dishwasher off "". Before using for the first time Filling the salt container Inadvertently filling the salt container with dishwashing detergent will damage the water softener. Only use water softener salt specially formulated for dishwashers. Other salts may contain insoluble additives which can impair the water softener. . Remove the lower basket and unscrew the salt container lid. When opening the salt container, water will run out. Open the container only to refill salt. Important: The salt container must be filled with 2 quarts (2 l) of water before adding salt for the first time. Water does not have to be added with subsequent refills. . Place the provided funnel over the salt container. Carefully fill with salt. The salt container holds approx. 4.5 lbs (2 kg) of salt. As it is filled, water will run out. . Clean any excess salt from the threads of the container opening. Screw the lid on firmly. . If the dishwasher will not be used immediately, run the "Express" program. This will remove any traces of salt from inside the wash cabinet. Salt indicator . When the "Salt" indicator comes on, refill the salt after the program is finished. After the container has been filled, the water softener is automatically reactivated the next time the dishwasher is started. The "Salt" indicator will be lit during this process. It will go out once the ...