If you use the combi detergent tablets
('3 in 1', '4 in 1', '5 in 1'), use the multi-
tab function (refer to 'Multitab func-
tion').
Setting the water softener
The water softener removes minerals and
salts from the water supply. These minerals
and salts can cause damage to the appli-
ance.
Adjust the level of the water softener if this
does not agree with the water hardness in
your area.
Contact your local water authority to know
the water hardness in your area.
Water hardness
Water hardness ad-
justment
German degrees
(°dH)
French degrees
(TH°)
mmol/l
Clarke de-
grees
manually
elec-
troni-
cally
51 - 70
91 - 125
9,1 - 12,5
64 - 88
2
1)
10
43 - 50
76 - 90
7,6 - 9,0
53 - 63
2
1)
9
37 - 42
65 - 75
6,5 - 7,5
46 - 52
2
1)
8
29 - 36
51 - 64
5,1 - 6,4
36 - 45
2
1)
7
23 - 28
40 - 50
4,0 - 5,0
28 - 35
2
1)
6
19 - 22
33 - 39
3,3 - 3,9
23 - 27
2
1)
5
1)
15 - 18
26 - 32
2,6 - 3,2
18 - 22
1
4
11 - 14
19 - 25
1,9 - 2,5
13 - 17
1
3
4 - 10
7 - 18
0,7 - 1,8
5 - 12
1
2
< 4
< 7
< 0,7
< 5
1
2)
1
2)
1) Factory position.
2) Do not use salt at this level.
You must adjust the water softener
manually and electronically.
Manual adjustment
Turn the water hardness dial to the position
1 or 2 (refer to the table).
Electronic adjustment
1. Activate the appliance.
2. Make sure that the appliance is in set-
ting mode.
3. Press and hold buttons (4) and (5) at the
same time until the indicators of buttons
(3), (4) and (5) flash.
4. Release buttons (4) and (5).
5. Press button (3),
• The indicators of buttons (4) and (5)
go off.
• The indicator of button (3) continues
to flash.
• The acoustic signals sound.
• The display shows the setting of the
water softener (example:
and you
hear five acoustic signals = level 5).
6. Press button (3) again and again to
change the setting.
7. Deactivate the appliance to confirm.
If the water softener is set electronically
to the level 1, the salt indicator stays
off.
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