Before washing for the first time
Water hardness
In order to achieve good dishwashing results, the dishwasher needs soft water (water with low mineral
content). Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and the dishwasher.
Checking water hardness
Contact the local water utility to check the water hardness in your area. This is important with regard
to how much detergent and rinse aid to use.
Basic settings
The first time the dishwasher is switched on, it is important that you choose the right settings to ensure
good dishwashing results. See the chapter Settings.
Set up:
• Rinse aid
• TAB
Top up with rinse aid
By using rinse aid you will improve your drying result. You will also achieve a better dishwashing result
with glassware and dishes.
Top up the rinse aid compartment with rinse aid if you have selected Rinse aid 01 - 05.
Lift up to open
Press to close
1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid.
2. Carefully top the rinse aid up to the marked level MAX.
3. Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
For water with a hardness greater than 10–12 °dH, you ought to use rinse aid with citric acid (known
as acid rinse aid).
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