AEG L9FEC966R User Manual - Page 14

14 www.aeg.com WARNING! Pour the salt in the Salt compartment only. WARNING! Do not put anything but salt Salt in the compartment . If any other detergent/additive is poured inadvertently in this compartment, please refer to 'Eliminating detergent or other additives from salt compartment' in 'Troubleshooting' chapter. Only use special salt for dishwasher and/or washing machine. Other types of salts are less efficient and over time could damage the water softener technology permanently. Do not use fine salt! 6. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Make sure that all transit bolts have been removed from the appliance. 2. Make sure that the electrical power is available and the water tap is open. 3. Make sure that there is salt in the Salt compartment marked by and set the proper water hardness level. Refer to "How to set the water hardness level". 4. Pour 2 litres of water into the detergent compartment marked by . The appliance works normally even without salt, but without exploiting its full potential. If using the appliance without salt for a long time, once the salt is finally refilled, the water softener function is completely restored after a few long washing cycles. This action activates the drain system. 5. Pour a small quantity of detergent into the compartment marked by . 6. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without any laundry in the drum. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub.