In order to understand whether or not the amount of softener salt in your machine is sufficient, check
the transparent section on the salt compartment cap. There is sufficient salt if the transparent section
is green. Salt has to be added if the transparent section is not green
Testing strip
The washing effectiveness of your machine depends on the softness of the tap water.
For this reason, your machine is equipped with a system that reduces the hardness
in mains water supply.The washing effectiveness will increase when the system is correctly
set.To find out the water hardness level of water in your area, contact your local water
board or determine water hardness level by using the test strip(if available).
Open the
Run
testing
water
strip.
through
your tap
for 1
min.
Adjusting salt consumption
Table of Water Hardness Level Settings
Water
German
hardness
hardness
degree
dH
1
0-5
2
6-11
3
12-17
4
18-22
5
23-31
6.
32-50
If the hardness of the water you use is above 90 dF (French hardness) or if you are using well
water; you are recommended to use filter and water refinement devices.
NOTE: Hardness level is adjusted to level 3 as a factory setting.
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Keep the
Shake the
testing
testing strip
strip in
after taking it
water for 1
out of water.
sec.
French
British
hardness
hardness
dH
dH
0-9
0-6
10-20
7-14
21-30
15-21
31-40
22-28
41-55
29-39
56-90
40-63
16
Wait for
Make your machine's water hardness
1 min.
setting according to the result obtained
through the testing strip.
Water hardness indicator
Wash light is on.
End light is on.
Start/Pause key is on.
Wash light is on.
End light is on.
Wash light is on.
Start/Pause key is on.
End light is on.
Start/Pause key is on.
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