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Testing strip (it’s not delivered with product)
The washing effectiveness of your machine depends on the softness of the tap water. For this
reason, your machine is equipped with a system that reduces the hardness in mains water
supply. The washing effectiveness will increase when the system is correctly set. To find out the
water hardness level of water in your area, contact your local water distribuitor or determine
water hardness level by using a test strip(if available).
Adjusting salt consumption
Table of Water Hardness Level Settings
Water hardness
level
German hardness
level dH
French hardness
level dF
British
hardness
level dE
Hardness Level Indicator
1
0-5
0-9
0-6
Wash light is on.
2
6-11
10-20
7-14
Rinse light is on.
3
12-17
21-30
15-21
Dry light is on.
4
18-22
31-40
22-28
End light is on.
5
23-31
41-55
29-39
Wash light is on. End light is on.
6
32-50
56-90
40-63
Wash light is on. End light is on.
Adjust the water hardness setting of your machine according to the level specified on the test
strip.
NOTE: Hardness level is adjusted to level 3 as a factory setting.
