Before washing for the
first time
Automatic dosing system
The dishwasher can be connected to an automatic dosing system
for commercial detergent and rinse aid which simplifies daily use
and reduces the risk of overdosing.
In section Installation on page 45 and in section Settings on page
35 the process for connecting and activating an automatic dosing
system is described.
Add the commercial detergent and rinse aid adapted for automat-
ic dosing systems to their respective external compartments in
good time to prevent air getting into the system. Acid rinse aid
is recommended for hard water (water with a high mineral con-
tent).
WARNING!
Note that there are risks involved in handling commercial deter-
gent and rinse aid. Protective gloves and goggles must be
used when handling these products.
Follow the supplier’s safety regulations concerning the handling
and storage of detergent and rinse aid.
The water softener
In order to achieve good dishwashing results, the dishwasher
needs soft water (water with low mineral content). Hard water
leaves a white coating on dishes and the dishwasher.
Water hardness is specified using the following scales: The
German water hardness scale (°dH) and the French water hard-
ness scale (°fH). A water supply with a water hardness in excess
of 6°dH (9°fH) must be softened. This is done automatically with
the aid of the built-in water softener. In order for the water
softener to function optimally, it must be adjusted to the hardness
of the water supply. If the water hardness exceeds 20°dH (36°fH),
we recommend connecting an external water softener.
Contact the local waterworks, or measure the water hardness
using the supplied test strip, to check the water hardness in your
area. Once you have adjusted the water softener, use detergent
and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
How to use the test strip:
1 Turn on the water tap and let the water run for a minute or so.
2 Fill a glass with cold water.
3 Remove the test strip from its packaging.
4 Dip the test strip in the water for about one second.
5 Wait one minute. Now compare the colours of the squares
with the water hardness table.
°fH
°dH
Test strip
<5
<3
4 green
>7
>4
1 red
>15
>8
2 red
>25
>14
3 red
>38
>21
4 red
Adjusting the water softener
In section Settings on page 35 the process for setting the water
softener is described. Do not forget to put salt in the salt compart-
ment after you have set the water softener.
Fill up the salt
Before you begin using a dishwasher with a water softener, you
must fill the salt compartment with salt. Use large grain salt or
special dishwasher salt.
WARNING!
Top up the salt just before running a programme. To avoid the
risk of rust stains, the dishwasher must be rinsed immediately
after topping up the salt.
Never pour dishwasher detergent into the salt compartment.
This destroys the water softener!
Do as follows the first time:
1 Unscrew the lid as illustrated.
2 Place the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt
compartment top-up hole. First, pour in about 1 l of water.
3 Then add salt, a maximum of 1,5 kg, until the compartment is
full.
4 Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on
firmly.
5 Run a programme to ensure that any salt in the dishwasher
is rinsed away.
Salt compartment lid
Refill salt indicator
When the salt needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the
display.
When the salt runs out, unscrew the cap and fill the container
with salt. Water is only needed the first time! Wipe clean and
tighten. Run a programme to ensure that any salt in the dishwash-
er is rinsed away.
NOTE!
After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes
out.
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