15
Softener Adjustment
The efficiency of your dishwasher depends on the softness of the
tap water. To ensure best efficiency, the dishwasher is equipped with
a system that reduces the hardness in the mains water supply. The
efficiency will increase when the system is correctly set. To find out
the water hardness level of your water supply you can use the test
strip supplied or alternatively contact your local water board.
1. Open the testing strip (figure 4).
2. Run water through the tap for one minute.
3. Hold the testing strip in the water for one second.
4. Remove from the water and shake the test strip to remove excess
water.
5. Wait for one minute.
6. Check the number of marks on the strip to see the level of water
hardness.
If the hardness of the water you use is above 63dE, or if you are
using well water, you are recommended to contact your local water
board to confirm the water hardness level and to use filter and water
refinement devices.
No Lime
Very low lime content
Low lime content
Medium lime content
Lime content
High Lime content
fig. 4
