Before using for the first time
Water softener | Checking the water hardness |
Every dishwasher is tested before leaving the factory. Any water remaining in the machine is from the final factory test and does not indicate that the machine has been used.
To achieve good cleaning results, the dishwasher needs soft water. Hard water results in calcium deposits on dishware and in the dishwasher.
If your tap water hardness is above 4°d (8 gr/gal [140 ppm]), the water should be softened. This takes place automatically in the unit’s integrated water softener.
The water softener sets automatically to the local water hardness.
If the hardness of your local supply is constantly lower than 4°d (8 gr/gal [140 ppm]), you do not need to add water softener salt.
The "Insufficient salt" message will turn off automatically.
For best results use salt when using 3 in 1 tabs (these tabs contain detergent, rinse aid and water softener salt). When selecting the "3 in 1" detergent setting, the salt dosage is reduced to 1/3 to 1/4.
The water hardness measured by the sensor can be displayed.
See "Settings J - Water hardness".
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