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Testing strip (it’s not provided in product package)
The washing effectiveness of your machine depends on the softness of the tap water. For this
reason, your machine is equipped with a system that reduces the hardness in mains water
supply. The washing effectiveness will increase when the system is correctly set. To find out the
water hardness level of water in your area, contact your local water distribuitor or determine
water hardness level by using a test strip(if available).
Adjusting salt consumption
Water hardness
level
German hardness
level dH
French hardness
level dF
British hardness
level dE
Hardness Level Indicator
1
0-5
0-9
0-6
L1 is seen on display.
2
6-11
10-20
7-14
L2 is seen on display.
3
12-17
21-30
15-21
L3 is seen on display.
4
18-22
31-40
22-28
L4 is seen on display.
5
23-31
41-55
29-39
L5 is seen on display.
6
32-50
56-90
40-63
L6 is seen on display.
Adjust the water hardness setting of your machine according to the level specified on the test
strip.
NOTE: Hardness level is adjusted to level 3 as a factory setting.
After resting the machine, with the door open;
While touching the program button (3) turn on the machine with the power button.(1)
Continue to touch the program button until “SL” appears on the display. (2)
Release the program touch button when “SL” disappears from the display. (2)
The current water hardness setting will appear on the display. (2)
