Daewoo DDW-M1212, Manual

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The water softener is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt specifically
designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water. If hard water is used in the
dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes and utensils.
Removal and Replacement
1. Open the dishwasher door.
2. Remove the top panel, left side panel, right side panel,
baseboard and bottom board (see
outside panel
).
3. Remove the 4 terminal lugs connected to the water softener.
4. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the 3 hoses from the water softener.
5. Remove the lower basket and then unscrew and
remove the cap from the salt container.
Note: The clamping nut turns counter clock-wise and
may be difficult to remove. It may be necessary to
insert a screw driver or other tool between the
clamping nut tabs to enable you to apply sufficient
torque to break the factory seal.
6. Remove the clamping nut.
7. Remove the gasket (not shown) and the water
softener.
8. Reverse the above procedure to install.
Note:
When remove softener and conjoint hoses, some
salt water will flow out. Make sure to wipe off the
water and operate a rinse procedure after
replacement.
Water softener
Tab
Clamping Nut