7. Start the washing programme. If you use the combi detergent tablets
('3 in 1', '4 in 1', '5 in 1'), refer to 'Multi-
tab function'.
SETTING THE WATER SOFTENER
The water softener removes minerals and
salts from the water supply. These minerals
and salts can cause damage to the appli-
ance.
Adjust the level of the water softener if this
does not agree with the water hardness in
your area.
Contact your local water authority to know
the water hardness in your area.
Water hardness
Water hardness ad-
justment
German degrees
(°dH)
French degrees
(TH°)
mmol/l Clarke de-
grees
manually elec-
troni-
cally
51 - 70 91 - 125 9,1 - 12,5 64 - 88
2
1)
10
43 - 50 76 - 90 7,6 - 9,0 53 - 63
2
1)
9
37 - 42 65 - 75 6,5 - 7,5 46 - 52
2
1)
8
29 - 36 51 - 64 5,1 - 6,4 36 - 45
2
1)
7
23 - 28 40 - 50 4,0 - 5,0 28 - 35
2
1)
6
19 - 22 33 - 39 3,3 - 3,9 23 - 27
2
1)
5
1)
15 - 18 26 - 32 2,6 - 3,2 18 - 22 1 4
11 - 14 19 - 25 1,9 - 2,5 13 - 17 1 3
4 - 10 7 - 18 0,7 - 1,8 5 - 12 1 2
< 4 < 7 < 0,7 < 5
1
2)
1
2)
1) Factory position.
2) Do not use salt at this level.
You must adjust the water softener
manually and electronically.
Manual adjustment
Turn the water hardness dial to the position
1 or 2 (refer to the table).
Electronic adjustment
1. Go into the option menu.
2. Go to Settings . Press the OK button to
confirm.
3. Go to Water hardness . Press the OK
button to confirm.
4. Set the level of the water softener. Refer
to the chart for the right level to set.
5. Press the OK button to confirm.
6. Press the home button to go out of the
menu.
If the water softener is set electronically
to the level 1, the salt indicator mes-
sage stays off.
USE OF DISHWASHER SALT
How to fill the salt container: 1. Turn the cap counterclockwise and
open the salt container.
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