Ariston LFB5M019 AUS Operating Instructions | Page 8

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Refined salt and 

rinse aid

(°dH  =  hardness  measured  in  German  degrees  -  °f  =  hardness 
measured in French degrees – mmol/l = millimoles per litre)

* Only available in selected models.

MAX

Only use products which have been specifically designed 

for dishwashers. Do not use table salt or industrial salt.
Follow the instructions given on the packaging.

If you are using a multi-function product, we recommend 

that you add salt in any case, especially if 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 will remain lit.

Measuring out the refined salt

The use of salt prevents the formation of LIMESCALE on the dishes 
and on the machine’s functional components. 
• It is important that the salt dispenser be never empty.
• It is important to set the water hardness.
The salt dispenser is located in the lower part of the dishwasher 
(see Description) and should be filled:
•  When the LOW RINSE AID indicator light in the control panel 

is lit 

*;

•  When the green float

* on the cap of the salt dispenser is no 

longer visible. 

•  See autonomy in the water hardness table.

1. Remove the lower rack and unscrew the 
container cap (anticlockwise).
2. Only the first time you do this: fill the water 
dispenser up to the edge.
3. Position the funnel 

(see  figure) and 

fill the salt container right up to its edge 
(approximately 1 kg); it is not unusual 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.
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).

Whenever you need to add salt, we recommend carrying out 

the procedure before the washing cycle is started. 

Setting the water hardness
For perfect water softener operation, it is essential that the 
adjustment be based on the water hardness in your house. Ask 
your local water supplier for this information. The factory setting 
is for medium water hardness.

 

• Switch the dishwasher on using the On/Off button.

 

• Switch it off using the On/Off button

 

• Press and hold the START/PAUSE button  

 for 5 seconds.

• Switch it on using the On/Off button 
• The salt indicator light flashes (as many times as the current 
selection.)
• Set the knob to the desired hardness level number

 (see Table 

on water hardness.)
• Switch it off using the On/Off button 
• Setting is complete!
Even if using multi-functional tablets, the salt dispenser should 
still be filled. 

Measuring out the rinse aid

Rinse aid makes dish DRYING easier. The rinse aid dispenser 
should be filled:
•  When the LOW RINSE AID indicator light on the panel/display 

is lit 

*;

•  When the dark optical indicator

* on the dispenser door “D” 

becomes transparent.

1. Open the dispenser 

“D” by pressing and pulling up the tab

on the lid;
2. Carefully introduce the rinse aid as far as the maximum reference 
notch of the filling space - avoid spilling it. If this happens, clean 
the spill immediately with a dry cloth.
3. Press the lid down until you hear a click to close it.
NEVER pour the rinse aid directly into the appliance tub.

Rinse-aid dispenser setting
If you are not completely satisfied with the drying results, you can 
adjust the quantity of rinse aid.
• Switch the dishwasher on using the On/Off button. 

 

• Switch it off using the On/Off button 
• Press the START/PAUSE button  

 three times

• Switch it on using the On/Off button 
• Everything is off
• Set the knob to the level number of rinse aid quantity to be 
supplied.
• Switch it off using the On/Off button

 

• Setting is complete!
If the rinse aid level is set to ZERO (ECO), no rinse aid will be 
supplied. The LOW RINSE AID indicator light will not be lit if you 
run out of rinse aid. 
A maximum of 4 levels can be set according to the dishwasher 
model. The factory setting is for a medium level.

 

• If you see bluish streaks on the dishes, set a low number (1-2).
• If there are drops of water or limescale marks on the dishes, 

set a high number (3-4).

Water Hardness Table

Average salt dispenser 

capacity duration

**

level

°dH

°fH

mmol/l

months

1

0 - 6

0 - 10

0 - 1

7 months

2

6 - 11

11 - 20

1,1 - 2

5 months

3 12 - 17

21 - 30

2,1 - 3

3 months

4 17 - 34

31 - 60

3,1 - 6

2 months

5

* 34 - 50 61 - 90

6,1 - 9

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. 

** 1 wash cycle per day.

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