Dishwasher / User’s Manual
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Preparation
Use the test strip supplied with the product according to the steps given below to determine
hardness level of your supply water.
Remove the test
strip from the
packet.
Turn on the tap and
let the water run for
about a minute.
Hold the test strip in
the water for about
a second.
Remove the test
strip from the water
and shake it.
Wait for 1 minute. The test strip shows
you the hardness
level.
After determining hardness level of the supply water:
1. Turn on the machine, press Time Delay and P+/P keys simultaneously. After the countdown
(3,2,1) is displayed keep the keys pressed for a while.
2. Press P+/P key to activate the (r..) position.
3. Using Time Delay key, adjust water hardness level according to the hardness of the supply
water. See “Water hardness level adjustment table” for correct setting.
4. Press On / Off key to save the setting.
Water hardness level adjustment table
Hardness
Level
English Water
Hardness °dE
German Water
Hardness °dH
French Water
Hardness °dF Water Hardness Level Indicator
0th Level
0-5
0-4
0-8
Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level
to position 1. (r1)
1st Level
6-9
5-7
9-13
2nd Level
10-15
8-12
14-22
Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level
to position 2. (r2)
3rd Level
16-19
13-15
23-27
Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level
to position 3. (r3)
4th Level
20-24
16-19
28-34
Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level
to position 4. (r4)
5th Level
25-62
20-50
35-90
Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level
to position 5. (r5)
If the hardness level of the supply water is above 90°dF or if you are using well water, then it
is recommended to use water purification devices and special filters.
Since your machine is equipped with an Automatic Water Hardness Detection System,
appropriate salt should be put in the dishwasher when “Salt indicator” illuminates.
If salt is not put in the machine, the Automatic Water Hardness Detection System will not
work properly.
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