Use Previous and Next to switch between the basic
settings and to change their value.
Use OK to enter the selected setting and to confirm
changing its value.
How to change a setting
Make sure the appliance is in setting mode.
1. Press Previous or Next until the indicator
dedicated to the desired setting flashes.
The light related to
indicates the current setting
value:
• For the settings with two values (on and off),
the light is either on (= the setting is on) or off
(= the setting is off).
• For the settings with multiple values (levels),
the light flashes. The number of flashes
indicates the current setting value (e.g. 5
f pause + 5 flashes... = level 5).
2. Press OK to enter the setting.
• The indicator related to the setting is on.
• The other indicators are off.
• The light related to
indicates the current
setting value.
3. Press Previous or Next to change the value.
4. Press OK to confirm the setting.
• The new setting is saved.
• The appliance returns to the setting selection.
5. Press and hold simultaneously 30min and ECO for
about 3 seconds to exit setting mode.
The appliance returns to the programme selection.
The saved settings remain valid until you change them
again.
The water softener
The water softener removes minerals from the water
supply, which would have a negative effect on the
washing results and on the appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals, the harder
your water is. Water hardness is measured in equivalent
scales.
The water softener should be adjusted according to the
hardness of the water in your area. Your local water
authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in
your area. It is important to set the right level of the
water softener to assure good washing results.
Water hardness
German degrees
(°dH)
French degrees
(°fH)
mmol/l
Clarke de-
grees
Water softener level
47 - 50
84 - 90
8.4 - 9.0
58 - 63
10
43 - 46
76 - 83
7.6 - 8.3
53 - 57
9
37 - 42
65 - 75
6.5 - 7.5
46 - 52
8
29 - 36
51 - 64
5.1 - 6.4
36 - 45
7
23 - 28
40 - 50
4.0 - 5.0
28 - 35
6
19 - 22
33 - 39
3.3 - 3.9
23 - 27
5 1)
15 - 18
26 - 32
2.6 - 3.2
18 - 22
4
11 - 14
19 - 25
1.9 - 2.5
13 - 17
3
4 - 10
7 - 18
0.7 - 1.8
5 - 12
2
<4
<7
<0.7
< 5
1 2)
1) Factory setting.
2) Do not use salt at this level.
Regardless of the type of detergent used, set the
proper water hardness level to keep the salt refill
indicator active.
Multi-tabs containing salt are not
effective enough to soften hard water.
Regeneration process
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