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Before using for the first time
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Before using the appliance for
the first tim
e, you require:
– Approx. 2 qt (2 l) of water
– Approx. 2 kg (4 lbs) of dishwasher
salt
– Domestic dishwasher detergent
– Rinse aid formulated for domestic
dishwashers
Every dishwasher is tested at the fac‐
t
ory. There will be residual water in the
appliance from this test. It is not an in‐
dication that it has been used previ‐
ously.
Dishwasher salt
In order to achieve good cleaning re‐
sults, the d
ishwasher needs to operate
with soft water. Hard water results in a
build-up of calcium deposits on dish‐
ware and in the dishwasher.
Water supplies with a hardness level
higher than 4 gr/gal (4 °d) needs to be
softened. This takes place automatical‐
ly in the integrated water softener. The
water softener in the dishwasher is suit‐
able for a water hardness level of up to
73 gr/gal (70 °d).
The water softener requires dishwasher
salt.
Depending
on the water hardness level
(< 22 gr/gal or 21 °d), dishwasher salt is
not required if combination tablets are
being used (see "Operation - Deter‐
gent").
If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than 5 gr/gal
(5 °d)
you do not have to add dish‐
washer salt. The prompt to add salt
will be switched off automatically.
Dishwasher det
ergent will de‐
stroy the water softener.
Do not fill the salt container with
dishwasher det
ergent (even liquid
detergent).
Use only special
, coarse-grained
dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen
salt.
Other types of salt may contain in‐
soluble components which can dam‐
ag
e the water softener.