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Initial commissioning
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Reactivation salt
In order to achieve good cleaning re-
sults, the dishwasher needs to operate
with soft water. Hard water results in
the build-up of calcium deposits on
dishes and on the inner surfaces of the
machine.
Tap water with a water hardness level
higher than 5.2gr/gal (5°dH – German
scale) must be softened. This occurs
automatically in the integrated water
softener. The water softener is suitable
for a water hardness level of up to 38°F
(36°dH).
In order to maintain the functions of the
water softener, it must be reactivated
regularly. Reactivation occurs automati-
cally every ninth program sequence. At
the start of the next program, an addi-
tional 4.4l of water is required for this
process. Energy consumption increases
by 0.015kWh and the program is ex-
tended by 3minutes.
The above only applies to the Economy
program at a water hardness of 14°dH.
For other programs and water hardness
levels, the frequency of reactivation will
differ.
In order to be reactivated, the water
softener requires reactivation salt.
Depending on the water hardness level
(<22gr/gal, or <21°dH – German
scale), reactivation salt is not required if
combination detergents are being used
(see “Active ingredients” under “Deter-
gents”).
Damage caused by using unsuit-
able salts.
Some types of salt may contain in-
soluble components which can
cause the water softener to malfunc-
tion.
Use only special, coarse-grained re-
activation salt.
Damage to the water softener
from detergent.
Dishwasher detergent will damage
the water softener.
Do not fill the salt reservoir with pow-
der or liquid detergent.
If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than 5gr/gal
(5°dH – German scale), you do not
need to add reactivation salt. The salt
refill indicator will automatically turn
off after the water hardness has been
set accordingly (see “Water hardness”
under “Settings”).
If you only ever use combination de-
tergent products in your dishwasher,
you can turn off both refill reminders if
you wish (see “Refill reminders” under
“Settings”).
Please make sure that if you stop us-
ing combination detergents, you refill
the reactivation salt and rinse aid. Turn
the refill reminders back on if required.
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