Beko DIN14C10 User Manual - Page 12

4 Preparation Tips for energy saving Following information will help you use the product in an ecological and energy-efficient manner. Wipe away any coarse food remnants on the dishes before putting them in the product. Operate the product after filling it completely. When selecting a programme, consider the table of "Programme data and average consumption values". Do not put more detergent than suggested on the detergent package. Water softening system C Your dishwasher requires soft water. If the hardness of the water is above 6°dH, the water must be softened and descaled. Otherwise, ions that create the hardness will accumulate on the surfaces of the dishes and may adversely affect the washing, shining and drying performances of the product. operates with the same performance continuously. Dishwasher salt is used for this purpose. C Use only special softening salts produced particularly for the dishwashers in your machine. C We recommend using granular or powder softening salts. Do not use salts that are insoluble in water such as table salt or common salt. Performance of water softening system may get worse in time. C Salt reservoir will fill with water when you start the product. Therefore, add the softening salt before starting the machine. 1. First take the lower basket out to add softening salt. The product is equipped with a water softening system which reduces the hardness of incoming water. This system softens the supply water that enters into the product to a level that will allow washing the dishes with the required quality. Adjusting the water softening system Washing performance will increase when water softening system is adjusted properly. Adjust the new water hardness level according to the Water hardness level instruction in this booklet. Adding salt Water softening system needs to be regenerated in order that the product 12 /35 EN Dishwasher / User's Manual