USING THE WATER SOFTENER
The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the
dishwasher, deposits will be formed on the utensils. This appliance is equipped
with a water softener which useds a salt specifically designed to eliminate the
minerals from the water.
CAUTION:
•
Only use salt specially formulated for domestic dishwashers.
•
Do not use table salt as it contains insoluble substanes which may damage
the water softening system.
•
Fill the salt container before starting the washing program. In this
way, the excess saline solution will be immediately removed by the water;
the prolonged presence of salt water inside the tank may lead to corrosion.
Adjusting the salt consumption
1. After the dishwasher is switched on, enter the status of adjusting the
salt consumption by holding down
illuminate.
2. Repeatedly press
to adjust the setting to suit the water hardness.
3. Press
to validate settings.
WATER HARDNESS
°dH
°fH
°Clarke
Mmol/l
0 – 5
0 – 9
0 – 6
0 – 0.94
6 – 11
10 – 20
7 – 14
1.0 – 2.0
12– 17
21–30
15–21
2.1 – 3.0
18–22
31–40
22–28
3.1 – 4.0
23–34
41–60
29–42
4.1 – 6.0
35–55
61–98
43–69
6.1 – 9.8
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until the indicator lights
and
Salt consumption
Indicator light(s)
(gram / cycle)
illuminated
0
9
12
20
30
60
NOTE:
1 °dH=1.25 °Clarke= 1.78 °fH= 0.178mmol/l
°dH: German degree
°fH: French degree
Fillingwith salt
The salt container must be refilled when the salt warning light
1.
Remove the lower basket and unscrew the cap from the salt container.
2.
Place the end of the funnel (supplied) into the hole and pour in about 1.5kg
dishwasher salt.
3.
Fill the salt container to its maximum limit with water.
It is normal for small amount of water to come out of the salt container.
4.
Screw back the cap tightly.
NOTE: Depending on how well the salt dissolves, the salt warning light
still be on even though the salt container is filled.
°Clarke: British degree
illuminates.
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