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Water softener
To achieve good cleaning results, the
dishwasher needs soft water. Hard wa
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ter results in the build up of calcium de
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posits on dishes and in the dishwasher.
If your tap water hardness is above
8 gr/gal (140 ppm), the water should be
softened. This takes place automati
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cally in the integrated water softener.
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The water softener must be filled with
dishwasher salt for reactivation.
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The dishwasher must be pro
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grammed to correspond to the water
hardness in your area.
– Your local water authority will be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
If your tap water hardness is consis
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tently lower than 8 gr/gal (= 140 ppm)
do not add dishwasher salt. However,
the dishwasher must still be pro
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grammed to correspond to the water
hardness level in your area.
Where the water hardness fluctuates
(e. g. 9 - 17 gr/gal) always program the
machine to the higher value (in this ex
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ample 17 gr/gal).
If there is a fault, it will help the service
technician to know the hardness of your
tap water.
^ Enter the water hardness below:
gr/gal (ppm)
Before using for the first time
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