Adjusting The Water Softening System - Viking Range 5 SERIES Use & Care Manual

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The rinse aid adjustment is described under
"Adjusting the amount of rinse aid" in the
section for operating the machine.
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Wipe clean any spilled rinse aid outside the
reservoir. Rinse aid that spilled accidentally
will cause foaming and it will eventually
decrease washing performance.

8. ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM

(Select Models)
Cleaning, rinsing and drying performance of your dishwasher will increase when water softening system is adjusted
properly.
Adjust the new water hardness level according to the Water hardness level instruction in this booklet.
Use the test strip supplied with the product according to the steps given below to determine hardness level of your supply
water.
After determining hardness level of the supply water:
1. Switch on your machine, press adn hold the Menu key
2. Press the settings menu key for 3 seconds to enter the Settings Menu.
3. Using <- and +> keys, proceed until the water hardness setting indicator becomes on ("r" position will be displayed).
4. Using the Selection key, adjust water hardness level according to the hardness of the supply water. For correct setting
please see "Water hardness level setting table".
5. Press the Menu key to exit the settings menu. Your setting will be saved automatically.
Water hardness level adjustment table
Hardness Grains Per
Level Gallon (gpg)
Level 0
0-14
Level 1
15-22
Level 2
23-37
Level 3
38-46
Level 4
47-58
Level 5
59-154
If the hardness level of the supply water is above 154 gpg (grains per gallon) or if you are using well water, then it is
recommended to use water purification devices and special filters.
If the hardness level of the supply water is below 22 gpg, there is no need to use salt in your dishwasher. If this is the
case, "No Salt Warning Indicator" (if any) illuminates continuously on the panel of your machine.
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. If you use salt under this condition, salt will not be consumed and the Salt indicator will not
illuminate.
French Water
Hardness °dF Water Hardness Level Indicator
0-8
Press the Selection key to switch the water
hardness level to position 1. (r1)
9-13
Press the Selection key to switch the water
14-22
hardness level to position 2. (r2)
Press the Selection key to switch the water
23-27
hardness level to position 3. (r3)
Press the Selection key to switch the water
28-34
hardness level to position 4. (r4)
Press the Selection key to switch the water
35-90
hardness level to position 5. (r5)
23
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