In order to provide good cleaning
results, the machine requires a supply
of soft water (water that is low in
calcium and magnesium). If hard tap
water is used, it can leave a white
mineral deposit build-up on the labware
and the machine itself.
Therefore, tap water with a hardness of
4 °d (0.7 mmol/l) or more must be
softened. The built-in water softener is
designed for this purpose.
– In order to function properly, the
water softener requires a supply of
reactivation salt.
– The washer-disinfector must be
correctly programmed to match the
hardness of the tap water supply.
– Your local water authority will provide
information about the hardness of the
tap water in your area.
The factory default for the water
softener is set to a hardness of 19 °d
(3.4 mmol/l).
If the actual water hardness is
different (even if it is below 4 °d), the
factory default setting will need to be
changed using the electronic
control.
If the water hardness is known to
fluctuate (e. g., 8 - 17 °d), always
program for the highest value (in this
instance 17 °d).
The built-in water softener can be
programmed to settings from 1 °d to
60 °.
It is useful to make a note of the water
hardness so that you can provide the
service technician with this information
in the event of any service calls.
Please note the water hardness in the
space provided here:
°d
Water softener
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