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3 - Before first use
Check water hardness
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.
Test strip
1
2
Remove the
Let the water
test strip from
flow from your
the packet.
tap for 1 minute.
Hardness level
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
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"
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.
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3
4
1 second
Fill a glass with
Take the test
tap water and
strip out of
dip the test strip
the water and
into the water
shake.
and stir around.
Water
Water
hardness
hardness
programme
°dE
setting
0-5
L 1
6-11
L 2
12-17
L 3
18-22
L 4
23-31
L 5
32-50
L 6
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Note: For optimum performance we recommend the
use of separate detergent, salt and rinse aid.
5
6
1 minute
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Hold for
Set the water hardness level of the dishwasher
1 minute.
according to the result shown by the test strip.
NORTH WEST
WALES AND WEST
SOUTH WEST
(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.)
No lime
Very low lime content
Low lime content
Medium lime content
High lime content
Very high lime content
Soft
Medium
Hard
SCOTLAND
NORTH EAST
EAST MIDLANDS
EAST ANGLIA
LONDON
SOUTH EAST
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