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Water softening system
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8.
Start the Program with the highest cleaning temperature
without dishware.
To remove any marks from water or other residues, we
recommend you operate the appliance without dishware
before using it for the first time.
Water softening system
10 Water softening system
Water softening system
Hard water leaves limescale on dishware as well as the
washing tank, and parts of the appliance may become
blocked.
To ensure good dishwashing results, you can treat the wa-
ter with special salt and the water softening system. To
avoid damage to the appliance, water with a hardness
above 9 °E must be softened.
10.1 Overview of water hardness settings
You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected here.
You can find out how hard your water is from your local water company or by using a water hardness tester.
Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value
0 - 8 soft 0 - 1.1 0 - 8
9 - 10 soft 1.2 - 1.4 9 - 10
11 - 12 medium 1.5 - 1.8 11 - 12
13 - 15 medium 1.9 - 2.1 13 - 15
16 - 20 medium 2.2 - 2.9 16 - 20
21 - 26 hard 3.0 - 3.7 21 - 26
27 - 38 hard 3.8 - 5.4 27 - 38
39 - 62 hard 5.5 - 8.9 39 - 62
Note: Set the water hardness determined on your appli-
ance.
→
"Setting the water softening system", Page 22
With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E you can dispense with
special salt for dishwashers and switch off the water soft-
ening system.
→
"Switching off the water softening system", Page 23
10.2 Setting the water softening system
Set the water hardness on your appliance.
1.
Determine the water hardness and the appropriate set-
ting value.
→
"Overview of water hardness settings", Page 22
2.
Press ⁠.
3.
To open the basic settings, press for approx. 3 sec-
onds.
4.
Press repeatedly until the display shows "Water hard-
ness".
5.
Press or repeatedly until the right water hardness
has been set.
The value 0 - 8 is set at the factory.
6.
To save the settings, press for approx. 3 seconds.
10.3 Special Dishwasher Salt
You can use special dishwasher salt to soften the water.
Adding dishwasher salt
If the salt refill indicator lights up, add special dishwasher
salt to the dispenser for salt just before the cycle starts.
The amount of special dishwasher salt required depends
on the water hardness. The higher the water hardness, the
greater the amount of salt required.
NOTICE:
Detergent may damage the water softening system.
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Only fill the dispenser of the water softening system
with special dishwasher salt.
Special salt for dishwashers can damage the tub due to
corrosion.
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To make sure that any special salt that escapes is
washed out of the tub, add the special salt to the dis-
penser for special salt immediately before the program
starts.
1.
Unscrew the lid of the salt dispenser and remove.
2.
Before the first use: Fill the dispenser full with water.
3.
Note: Only use special salt specified for dishwashers.
Do not use salt tablets.
Do not use table salt.
Add the special dishwasher salt to the dispenser.
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Funnel
Fill the dispenser completely with the salt. The water in
the dispenser is displaced and forced out.
4.
Place the lid back on the dispenser and turn to close.