IKEA TORSBODA - Basket heights; Before first use; Performing the initial configuration; Water softening system

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Basket heights
Set the baskets at the right height.
Appliance height 86.5cm with cutlery drawer
LEVEL TOP BASKET BOTTOM BASKET
1 max. ø 18 cm 33 cm/"34 cm" →Page15
2 max. ø 20.5 cm 30.5 cm
3 max. ø 23 cm 28 cm
Before first use
Before first use
Before first use
Performing the initial configuration
On initial start-up or after a reset to the factory settings, you
will need to make settings.
Requirement:"The appliance has been installed and con-
nected." →Page9
1. "Add special salt." →Page18
2. "Add rinse aid." →Page18
3. "Switch on the appliance." →Page22
4. "Setting the water softening system." →Page17
5. "Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed." →Page19
6. "Add detergent" →Page19.
7. Start the Programme with the highest cleaning temperat-
ure without tableware.
To remove any marks from water or other residues, we
recommend you operate the appliance without tableware
before using it for the first time.
Tip:You can change these settings and other Basic settings
at any time.
Water softening system
Water softening system
Water softening system
Hard water leaves limescale on the tableware as well as the
washing tank, and parts of the appliance may become
blocked.
To ensure good dishwashing results, you can treat the water
with special salt and the water softening system. To avoid
damage to the appliance, water with a hardness above 9°E
must be softened.
Overview of water hardness settings
You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected here.
You can find out how hard your water is from your local water company or by using a water hardness tester.
WATER HARDNESS °E HARDNESS RANGE MMOL/L SETTING VALUE
0 - 8 Soft 0 - 1.1 H00
9 - 10 Soft 1.2 - 1.4 H01
11 - 12 Medium 1.5 - 1.8 H02
13 - 15 Medium 1.9 - 2.1 H03
16 - 20 Medium 2.2 - 2.9 H04
21 - 26 Hard 3.0 - 3.7 H05
27 - 38 Hard 3.8 - 5.4 H06
39 - 62 Hard 5.5 - 8.9 H07
Note:Set the water hardness determined on your appliance.
→"Setting the water softening system", Page17
With a water hardness of 0 - 8°E you can dispense with spe-
cial salt for dishwashers and switch off the water softening
system.
→"Switching off the water softening system", Page18
Setting the water softening system
Set the water hardness on your appliance.
1. Determine the water hardness and the appropriate set-
ting value.
→"Overview of water hardness settings", Page17
2.
Press ⁠.
3.
To open the basic settings, press for 3
seconds.
a The display shows Hxx.
a The display shows ⁠.
4.
Press repeatedly until the right water hardness has
been set.
The value H04 is set at the factory.
5.
To save the settings, press for 3 seconds.