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SCOTLAND
NORTH EAST
EAST MIDLANDS
EAST ANGLIA
LONDON
SOUTH EAST
SOUTH WEST
WALES AND WEST
NORTH WEST
Soft
Medium
Hard
Hardness level
Water
hardness
°dE
Water
hardness
programme
setting
Level 1
0-5
L 1
Level 2
6-11
L 2
Level 3
12-17
L 3
Level 4
18-22
L 4
Level 5
23-31
L 5
Level 6
32-50
L 6
2
1
4
3
1 second
5
1 minute
6
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Remove the
test strip from
the packet.
Hold for
1 minute.
Set the water hardness level of the dishwasher
according to the result shown by the test strip.
Take the test
strip out of
the water and
shake.
Fill a glass with
tap water and
dip the test strip
into the water
and stir around.
Let the water
flow from your
tap for 1 minute.
No lime
Very low lime content
Low lime content
Medium lime content
High lime content
Very high lime content
Test strip
In order to achieve good cleaning results, the
dishwasher needs to operate with soft water. Hard
water results in the build-up of calcium deposits on
crockery and on the inner surfaces of the appliance.
The dishwasher has a special water softening system
to remove the hardness of the tap water.
Make sure the current setting of water softener
agrees with the hardness, as below.
Check water hardness
Note:
For optimum performance we recommend the
use of separate detergent, salt and rinse aid.
If the hardness level of the supply water is below 7°dE,
there is no need to use salt in your dishwasher.
Note:
If the water hardness level adjustment is set
to level 1, the “No salt warning indicator” will
illuminate continuously although it is not necessary
to use salt. However, if you fill the salt reservoir under
this condition, salt will not be consumed and the salt
indicator will not illuminate.
(If the hardness level of the supply water is above
62°dE or if you are using well water, then it is
recommended to use water purification devices and
special filters.)
3 - Before first use
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