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Dishwasher / User’s Manual
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Preparation
Test Strip
Let the water
flow from your
tap for 1 minute.
Remove the
test strip from
its packing.
Fill a glass with
tap water and
dip the test strip
into water for 1
second.
Take the test strip
out of the water and
shake it.
Hold for
1 minute.
Set the water hardness level of your dishwasher
according to the result shown by the test strip.
No Lime
Very low lime content
Low lime content
Medium lime content
High lime content
Very High lime content
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
To Adjust the Water Hardness
1. Turn on the machine by pressing On / Off key while pressing and holding the
Programme Selection key when the machine is in off position. Press and hold the
programme key until the water hardness level stored on your machine is displayed in
the program indicator. Start / Pause indicator will start flashing once the stored water
hardness setting is displayed.
2. By using Programme Selection key, adjust water hardness level according to the
hardness of the supply water. See “Water hardness level adjustment table” for correct
setting.
3. Select the water hardness level suitable to your machine from the Water Hardness
Level Adjustment Table by pressing the Delayed Start Key.
4. Press «Start/Pause/Cancel» key for once to store the level you have selected.
5. Start / Stop icon will light continuously when the new water hardness level is stored.
6. Press the On/Off button to turn off your machine.
Water Hardness Level Adjustment Table
Hardness
Level
English Water
Hardness °dE
German Water
Hardness °dH
French Water
Hardness °dF*
Water Hardness Level Indicator
1
st
Level
0-5
0-4
0-8
Press the Programme Selection button to set the water hardness
level to P1 position.
2
nd
Level
6-9
5-7
9-13
3
rd
Level
10-15
8-12
14-22
Press the Programme Selection button to set the water hardness
level to P2 position.
4
th
Level
16-19
13-15
23-27
Press the Programme Selection button to set the water hardness
level to P3 position.
5
th
Level
20-24
16-19
28-34
Press the Programme Selection button to set the water hardness
level to P4 position.
6
th
Level
25-62
20-50
35-90
Press the Programme Selection button to set the water hardness
level to P5 position.
If the hardness level of the water that you use is above 90 °dF (French standard for water
hardness) or if you are using well water, than it is recommended to use filter and water
purification devices.
* If the hardness level of the water that you use is below 8°dF (French standard for water
hardness), there is no need to use salt in your dishwasher. If this is the case, “No Salt
