Before using for the first time
Water softener
To achieve good cleaning results, the dishwasher needs soft water. Hard wa- ter results in the build up of calcium de- posits on dishes and in the dishwasher. If your tap water hardness is above
8 gr/gal (140 ppm), the water should be softened. This takes place automati- cally in the integrated water softener.
–The water softener must be filled with dishwasher salt for reactivation.
–The dishwasher must be pro- grammed to correspond to the water hardness in your area.
–Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardness level in your area.
If your tap water hardness is consis- tently lower than 8 gr/gal (= 140 ppm) do not add dishwasher salt. However, the dishwasher must still be pro- grammed to correspond to the water hardness level in your area.
Where the water hardness fluctuates (e. g. 9 - 17 gr/gal) always program the machine to the higher value (in this ex- ample 17 gr/gal).
If there is a fault, it will help the service technician to know the hardness of your tap water.
^Enter the water hardness below: gr/gal (ppm)
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