DISHWASHER / USER INSTRUCTIONS
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Preparation
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 Warning Indicator” (if any) illuminates
continuously on the panel of your machine.
If the water hardness adjustment is set to level 1, the “No salt warning indicator” will illuminate continu
-
ously although it is not necessary to use salt. If you use salt under this condition, salt will not be consumed
and the lamp will not illuminate.
Warning:
If you move your house, it is very important to make the water hardness level adjustment of your machine
according to the new location you move in order to preserve the washing efficiency.
If the water hardness level of your machine is adjusted previously, your machine will display the last water
hardness level adjustment. Adjust the new water hardness level of your machine on basis of the water
hardness level of your tap water.
a
b
c
d
e
f
Remove the test
strip from the packet.
Turn on the tap and
let the water run for
about a minute.
Hold the test strip in
the water for about a
second.
Remove the test strip
from the water and
shake it.
Wait for 1 minute.
The test strip shows
you the hardness
level.
1 Second
1 Minute
1 min.
Hardness
Level
English
Water
Hardness
°dE
German
Water
Hardness
°dH
French
Water
Hardness
°dF*
Position of
regen-
eration
adjustment
switch
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 position 1..
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 position 2.
4
th
Level
16-19
13-15
23-27
Press the Programme Selection
button to set the water hardness
level to position 3.
5
th
Level
20-24
16-19
28-34
Press the Programme Selection
button to set the water hardness
level to position 4.
6
th
Level
25-62
20-50
35-90
Press the Programme Selection
button to set the water hardness
level to position 5.
Water Hardness & Regeneration Settings
Softening the water
Dishwashers require fairly soft water. If the hardness exceeds 6°dH lime scale will form on crockery. To
avoid this an automatic system adds a special salt to soften the water so that you obtain the best possible
cleaning and drying performance.
To find out the hardness level of your water contact your local water company, or use the enclosed test
strip to measure the water hardness:
Perform the same hardness level
adjustment that you have set on the control
panel also with the regeneration adjustment
switch.
For example, if you have adjusted to “3” in
the control panel, also set the regeneration
adjustment switch to 3.
Regeneration Adjustment
Switch
1. When your machine is off, turn it on by pressing and holding the On / Off and Programme Selection key
for 5 seconds.
2. The stored water hardness level will be displayed on delay and programme follow-up indicators.
3. Use the Programme Selection key to adjust the water hardness according to a suitable level for your
mains water. See "Water hardness level adjustment table" for correct setting. While setting, the selected
regeneration value remains on and the end indicator flashes.
4. Save the setting by pressing the Start / Pause / Cancel key. The end indicator will remain on when the
setting is saved.
5. Press and hold the On / Off key for 1 second to turn the machine off.
Water Hardness Level Adjustment Table
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