1. Water hardness
In order to achieve good dishwashing results, the dishwasher needs soft water (water with low min-
eral content). Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and the dishwasher.
Water hardness is specified using the German water hardness scale (°dH) or the French water
hardness scale (°fH).
A water supply with a water hardness in excess of 6°dH (9°fH) must be softened. This is done auto-
matically with the aid of the built-in water softener. In order for the water softener to function optimally,
it must be adjusted to the hardness of the water supply. Once you have adjusted the water softener,
use detergent and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
Contact the local water utility to check the water hardness in your area.
Make a note of the water hardness:____________
Recommended setting
French water hardness scale
German water hardness scale
0
(pre-selected at factory)
0-9°fH
0-5°dH
1
10-14°fH
6-8°dH
2
15-20°fH
9-11°dH
3
21-25°fH
12-14°dH
4
26-34°fH
15-19°dH
5
35-43°fH
20-24°dH
6
44-52°fH
25-29°dH
7
53-70°fH
30-39°dH
8
71-88°fH
40-49°dH
9
89°fH
50°dH
If the water hardness exceeds 50°dH (89°fH), we recommend connecting an external water softener.
WARNING!
Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and inside the dishwasher. It is therefore important
that you select the right setting for the water softener! See Water hardness.
Never run the dishwasher with an empty salt compartment if the water supply has a water hardness
in excess of 6°dH (9°fH).
2. Basic settings
Open the door and press the main power switch.
"
Welcome to your new ASKO. This is a first time set up.
" is shown on the display. It is important
that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results.
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Before washing for the first time
