SETTINGS
PROGRAMME SELECTION MODE AND
USER MODE
When the appliance is in programme selection
mode it is possible to set a programme and to enter
user mode.
Settings available in the user mode:
• The level of water softener according to the
water hardness.
• Activation or deactivation of the rinse aid empty
notification.
• Activation or deactivation of the acoustic signal
for the end of a programme.
• Activation or deactivation of the AirDry.
As the appliance stores the saved settings,
there is no need to configure it before every
cycle.
How to set the programme selection mode
The appliance is in programme selection mode
when the programme indicator
flashes.
After activation, the appliance is in programme
selection mode by default. If not, set the
programme selection mode the following way:
Press and hold the on/off button until the appliance
is in programme selection mode.
How to enter user mode
Make sure the appliance is in programme selection
mode.
To enter the user mode, press and hold the
programme button until the indicator
flashes and the indicators
, and are on.
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.
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