Before using for the first time
Water softener
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 (4 gr/gal [US]), 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 water supply is constantly lower than 4°d (4 gr/gal [US]), you do not need to add water softener salt.
The message to refill salt 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 - 1/4 of the normal amount.
Checking the water hardness
The water hardness measured by the sensor can be displayed.
See "Settings J - Water hardness".
External water softener
If the dishwasher is connected to an external water softener unit which is regenerated with salt, the water hadness must still be set in the dishwasher.
^Set the dishwasher to the water hardness of the external water softener. If you don't know the value, set the dishwasher water hardness to 8°d (8 gr/gal [US]). See Settings J, External water softener.
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