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4.4 Test Strip
Run water
through the
tap (1min.)
Keep the
strip in the
water (1sec)
Shake the
strip.
Wait
(1min.)
Set the hardness level of
your machine.
1
2
3
4
5
6
NOTE:
The level is set to 3 as default. If the water is well water or has a hardness level
above 90 dF, we recommend that you use filter and refinement devices.
4.5 Water Hardness Table
Level
German dH
French
dF
British
dE
Indicator
1
0-5
0-9
0-6
L1 is shown on the display.
2
6-11
10-20
7-14
L2 is shown on the display.
3
12-17
21-30
15-21
L3 is shown on the display.
4
18-22
31-40
22-28
L4 is shown on the display.
5
23-31
41-55
29-39
L5 is shown on the display.
6
32-50
56-90
40-63
L6 is shown on the display.
4.6 Water Softener System
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which reduces the hardness in the
mains water supply. To find out the hardness level of your tap water, contact your water
company or use a test strip (if available).
4.7 Setting
In order to change the salt level, follow the below steps:
• Open the door of the machine.
• Turn on the machine, and press the Programme button as soon as the machine is turned
on.
• Hold down the Programme button until “SL” disappears.
• The machine will display the last setting.
• Set the level by pressing the Programme button.
•
Turn off the machine to save the setting.