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4. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
4.4 Test Strip
4.5 Water Hardness Table
4.6 Water Softener System
4.7 Setting
Run water
through
the tap (1min.)
Keep the strip
in the water
(1sec)
Shake the
strip.
Wait (1min.)
Set the hardness level of
your machine.
1
1
1
1
❗
NOTE:
The factory hardness level setting is “3”. If the water is well water or has a hardness level
above 90 dF, we recommend that you use filter and refinement devices.
Level
German
dH
French
dF
British
dE
Indicator
1
0-5
0-9
0-6
L1 is shown on the display.
2
6-11
10-20
7-14
L2 is shown on the display.
3
12-17
21-30
15-21
L3 is shown on the display.
4
18-22
31-40
22-28
L4 is shown on the display.
5
23-31
41-55
29-39
L5 is shown on the display.
6
32-50
56-90
40-63
L6 is shown on the display.
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which reduces the hardness in the mains
water supply. To find out the hardness level of your tap water, contact your water company or
use the test strip (if available).
In order to change the salt level, follow the below steps:
•
Open the door of the machine.
•
Turn on the machine, and touch the Programme button as soon as the machine is turned on.
•
Hold down the Programme button until “SL” disappears.
•
The machine will display the last setting.
•
Set the level by touching the Programme button.
•
Turn off the machine to save the setting.
