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testing your water hardness
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).
1. Open the testing strip.
2. Run your cold tap for a minute then fill a cup/glass with water.
3. Dip the testing strip into the water for 1 second.
4. Shake off the excess water and wait 1 minute for the result.
results table
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
No Lime
Very low lime content
Low lime content
Medium lime content
Medium/High lime content
High lime content
Now you have your water hardness result you can set your dishwashers salt consumption level to
match.
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