Use of the appliance
Refer to the following instructions for each step of pro-
cedure:
1. Make a check if the water softener level is correct for
the water hardness in your area. If necessary set the
water softener.
2. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
4. Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.
5. Set the correct washing programme for the type of
load and soil.
6. Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct quantity
of detergent.
7. Start the washing programme.
If you use detergent tablets, refer to the chapter 'Use
of detergent'.
Setting the water softener
The water softener removes minerals and salts from the
water supply. Minerals and salts can have bad effect on
the operation of the appliance.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales:
• German degrees (dH°).
• French degrees (°TH).
• mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the
hardness of water).
• Clarke.
Adjust the water softener to the water hardness in your
area. If necessary, contact your local water authority.
Water hardness
Water hardness setting
°dH
°TH
mmol/l
Clarke
manually
electronically
51 - 70
91 - 125
9,1 - 12,5
64 - 88
2
10
43 - 50
76 - 90
7,6 - 9,0
53 - 63
2
9
37 - 42
65 - 75
6,5 - 7,5
46 - 52
2
8
29 - 36
51 - 64
5,1 - 6,4
36 - 45
2
7
23 - 28
40 - 50
4,0 - 5,0
28 - 35
2
6
19 - 22
33 - 39
3,3 - 3,9
23 - 27
2
5
15 - 18
26 - 32
2,6 - 3,2
18 - 22
1
4
11 - 14
19 - 25
1,9 - 2,5
13 - 17
1
3
4 - 10
7 - 18
0,7 - 1,8
5 - 12
1
2
< 4
< 7
< 0,7
< 5
1
1)
1
1)
1) No use of salt required.
You must set the water softener manually and elec-
tronically.
Manual adjustment
The appliance is set at the factory at position 2.
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