Use of the appliance. Zanussi ZDF212

The pressure and temperature of the water, the variations of power supply and the quantity of dishes can change these values.

Use of the appliance

Refer to the following instructions for each step of procedure:

1. Make a check if the water softener level is correct for the water hardness in your area. If necessary set the water softener.

2. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.

3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.

4. Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.

Setting the water softener

5. Set the correct washing programme for the type of load and soil.

6. Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct quantity of detergent.

7. Start the washing programme.

If you use detergent tablets, refer to the chapter 'Use of detergent'.

The water softener removes minerals and salts from the water supply. Minerals and salts can have bad effect on the operation of the appliance.

Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales:

• German degrees (dH°).

• French degrees (°TH).

°dH

51 - 70

43 - 50

37 - 42

29 - 36

23 - 28

19 - 22

15 - 18

11 - 14

4 - 10

< 4

1) No use of salt required.

Water hardness

°TH

91 - 125

76 - 90

65 - 75 mmol/l

9,1 - 12,5

7,6 - 9,0

6,5 - 7,5

51 - 64

40 - 50

33 - 39

26 - 32

19 - 25

7 - 18

< 7

5,1 - 6,4

4,0 - 5,0

3,3 - 3,9

2,6 - 3,2

1,9 - 2,5

0,7 - 1,8

< 0,7

Clarke

64 - 88

53 - 63

46 - 52

36 - 45

28 - 35

23 - 27

18 - 22

13 - 17

5 - 12

< 5

• mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water).

• Clarke.

Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your area. If necessary, contact your local water authority.

manually

2

2

1

2

2

2

2

1

1

1 1)

Water hardness setting electronically

10

9

8

5

4

7

6

3

2

1 1)

You must set the water softener manually and electronically.

Manual adjustment

The appliance is set at the factory at position 2.

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