Test Strip; Water Hardness Table; Water Softener System; Setting - Sharp QW-GX12F49EEW-FR User Manual

4.4. Test Strip

Run water
through the
tap (1min.)
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munite
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
1 0-5
2 6-11
3 12-17
4 18-22
5 23-31
6 32-50

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 the test strip (if available).

4.7. Setting

• Turn the knob to the "off" position.
• Push the "Start/Pause" button and hold it down.
• Turn the knob clockwise one step.
• Hold down the "Start/Pause" button until the LEDs flash and "SL" disappears.
• The machine will display the last setting.
• Set the level by pushing the "+" and "-" buttons.
• Turn the knob to the "off" position to save the setting.
4.8. Detergent usage
Only use detergents specifically designed for domestic dishwashers. Keep your detergents
in cool, dry places out of reach of children.
Add the proper detergent for the selected program to ensure the best performance. The
amount of detergent needed depends on the cycle, load size, and soil level of dishes.
Do not fill detergent into the detergent compartment more than required; otherwise you can
see whitish streaks or bluish layers on glass and dishes and may cause glass corrosion.
Keep the
Shake the
strip in the
strip.
water (1sec)
1
second
French British
dF dE
0-9 0-6
10-20 7-14
21-30 15-21
31-40 22-28
41-55 29-39
56-90 40-63
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Wait Set the hardness level of
(1min.)
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Indicator
L1 is shown on the display.
L2 is shown on the display.
L3 is shown on the display.
L4 is shown on the display.
L5 is shown on the display.
L6 is shown on the display.
your machine.
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