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4.8. Detergent usage
Only use detergents specifically designed for domestic dishwashers. Keep your detergents
in cool, dry places out of reach of children.
Add the proper detergent for the selected program to ensure the best performance. The
amount of detergent needed depends on the cycle, load size, and soil level of dishes.
Do not fill detergent into the detergent compartment more than required; otherwise you can
see whitish streaks or bluish layers on glass and dishes and may cause glass corrosion.
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4.4. Test strip
Run water
through the
tap (1min.)
Keep the
strip in the
water (1sec)
Shake the
strip.
Wait
(1min.)
Set the hardness level of
your machine.
1
2
3
4
5
6
NOTE: The level is set to 3 as default. If the water is well water or has a hardness level
above 90 dF, we recommend that you use filter and refinement devices.
4.5. Water Hardness Table
Level German dH
French
dF
British
dE
Indicator
1 0-5 0-9 0-6 L1 is shown on the display.
2 6-11 10-20 7-14 L2 is shown on the display.
3 12-17 21-30 15-21 L3 is shown on the display.
4 18-22 31-40 22-28 L4 is shown on the display.
5 23-34 41-60 29-42 L5 is shown on the display.
6 35-50 61-90 43-63 L6 is shown on the display.
4.6. Water Softener System
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which reduces the hardness in the
mains water supply. To find out the hardness level of your tap water, contact your water
company or use a test strip (if available).
4.7. Setting
• Open the door of the machine.
• Turn on the machine, and press the Programme button as soon as the machine is
turned on.
• Hold down the Programme button until “SL” disappears.
• The machine will display the last setting.
• Set the level by pressing the Programme button.
• Turn off the machine to save the setting.