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Water softener
Setting up the water softener
Important!
Only GB IE models have a
Models with water softener are not currently available in New Zealand, Australia, USA or Canada.
Determine the water hardness in your local area
Your local water company will be able to provide you with information. Identify the setting you require for your DishDrawer® from the water hardness table below. For example, if your water hardness is 500ppm, then the water softener setting on your DishDrawer® should be 4. Refer to the ‘Option adjustments’ section to adjust the water softener so that the setting corresponds to your water hardness.
DishDrawer® | Parts per | Grains per | odH | ofH | oe / oClark | mmol/l |
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0 | 0 - 100 | 0 - 6 | 0 - 5.6 | 0 - 10 | 0 - 7 | 0 - 0.1 |
1 | 100 - 250 | 6 - 14 | 5.6 - 14 | 10 - 25 | 7 - 17.5 | 0.1 - 2.5 |
2 | 250 - 350 | 14 - 20 | 14 - 19.6 | 25 - 35 | 17.5 - 24.5 | 2.5 - 3.5 |
3 | 350 - 450 | 20 - 26 | 19.6 - 25.2 | 35 - 45 | 24.5 - 31.5 | 3.5 - 4.5 |
4 | 450 - 550 | 26 - 32 | 25.2 - 30.8 | 45 - 55 | 31.5 - 38.5 | 4.5 - 5.5 |
5 | 550 - 625 | 32 - 36 | 30.8 - 35 | 55 - 62 | 38.5 - 43.8 | 5.5 - 6.2 |
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compartment(s) of the detergent dispenser for all |
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programmes except Rinse and the rinse aid setting |
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should be at 5. If your water hardness is above |
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625ppm, the wash performance of your DishDrawer® |
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How to fill the salt reservoir
1Open the DishDrawer®.
2Unscrew the salt reservoir cap by turning anticlockwise.
3Place the salt into the salt container and pour the contents into the salt reservoir. The salt reservoir can hold up to approximately 1 lb/0.5 kg of salt.
4Fit the cap tightly back into its original position.
5If you do not wash your dishes immediately after filling the salt reservoir, run a Rinse programme to remove any salt water or spilt granules.
Note:
When filling the salt reservoir, you may notice water being displaced from the water softener overflow.
