12
EN
Using the appliance
B
Testing strip
Run water from
the tap (1 min.)
Leave the strip
in the water (1
sec)
Shake out the
strip.
Wait
(1 min.)
Set the water
hardness of
your appliance.
1
minute
1
second
1
minute
Warning:
The factory setting for the hardness level is "3”. If the water used is from
a well or has a hardness level of more than 90 dF, we recommend using
a lter or rening devices.
Water Hardness Table
Level
German
dH
Français
dF
English
dE
Indicator
1 0-5 0-9 0-6 L1 appears on the display.
2 6-11 10-20 7-14 L2 appears on the display.
3 12-17 21-30 15-21 L3 appears on the display.
4 18-22 31-40 22-28 L4 appears on the display.
5 23-31 41-55 29-39 L5 appears on the display.
6 32-50 56-90 40-63 L6 appears on the display.
Water softener system
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener that reduces the hardness of the main
water supply. To nd the level of hardness in your tap water, contact your water company or
use the testing strip (if available).