Before using for the first time
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Reactivation salt
In order to achieve good cleaning re-
sults, the dishwasher needs to operate
with soft water. Hard water results in
the build-up of calcium deposits on
dishes and on the inner surfaces of the
machine.
Domestic water with a hardness level
higher than 5 gpg (5 °dH – German
scale) must be softened. This occurs
automatically in the integrated water
softener. The water softener is suitable
for a water hardness level of up to 73
gpg (70 °dH – German scale).
In order to be reactivated, the water
softener requires reactivation salt.
Depending on the water hardness level
(< 22 gpg, or < 21 °dH – German scale),
reactivation salt may not be required if
combination detergents are being used
(see “Active ingredients” under “Deter-
gents”).
If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly
lower than 5 gpg
(5 °dH – German scale),
you do
not
need to add reactivation salt. The salt
refill indicator will automatically turn
off after the water hardness has been
set accordingly (see “Water hardness”
under “Settings”).
Damage to the water softener
from detergent.
Dishwasher detergent will damage
the softener assembly.
Do not fill the salt reservoir with pow-
der or liquid detergent.
Damage caused by using unsuit-
able salts.
Some types of salt may contain in-
soluble components which can
cause the water softener to malfunc-
tion.
Use only special, coarse-grained re-
activation salt.
If you only ever use combination de-
tergent products in your dishwasher,
you can turn off both refill reminders if
you wish (see “Refill reminders” under
“Settings”).
Please make sure that if you stop us-
ing combination detergents, you refill
the reactivation salt and rinse aid.
Turn the refill reminders back on if re-
quired.
