This model has a water softener to soften hard water.
The appliance can be used without dishwasher salt if not required, however, the hardness level needs to be set to H0 so that the icon does not remain lit.
In order to provide satisfactory rinsing results, the appliance requires soft water, i.e., containing little or no lime, otherwise water stains will be left behind on the dishes and inside the appliance.
If the tap water exceeds a certain level of hardness, it must be softened, i.e., decalcified. This is achieved by adding dishwasher salt to the water softener inside the appliance. The required amount of the salt is set up according to how hard tap water is.
Checking Water Hardness Level
Check the water hardness in your area. The water utility company can help you with this.Set the softening system level of the appliance according to the water hardness level.You can check water hardness by using the test strip included in the product.Immerse all reaction zones of the test strip for about a second. Do not in running water.Shake off excess liquid from the strip and wait for 1 minute.Check the water hardness colour from the strip. Refer to the wrapper.
Water Hardness Table
Water HardnessSoftening levelRatio*1ppm°d°e°fmmol/l(Ca+Mg)mg/l(Ca)Range0<4<5<7<0.7<29SoftH0-754 - 75 - 97 - 130.7 - 1.329 - 50H11:241257 - 149 - 17.513 - 251.3 - 2.550 - 100H21:725014 - 2117.5 - 2625 - 382.5 - 3.8100 - 150H31:4375>21>26>38>3.8>150HardH42:1The number of water softerner regeneration(s)*2 : The number of wash cycle(s)*3A water softner regeneration takes place at the end of a main wash operation according to the Eco programme.A wash cycle consists of 4 operations(Pre-wash, Main wash, Rinse, Heating rinse) according to the Eco programme.
Setting the Water Softening System
For effective washing results, adjust the setting corresponding to the hardness level of water used in water supply. The water softener has 5 adjustment levels, and the appliance is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level of H2. You can check the default setting value and adjust it in the following steps:Press Power and Half Load button simultaneously.Current setting value indicated.Press the Delay Start button, and then set up the intended value.Scope of setting value is H0 to H4.Press the START button to save the setting.The power turns off after saving.The Salt Refill n icon turns on in the display if dishwasher salt is not in the softening system.If the hardness setting is set to H0, no icon indicates in spite of no salt.
Filling with Dishwasher Salt
The salt dispenser must be filled with salt before starting the washing programme. In case of insufficient salt, the Salt Refill n icon indicates on the display, unless the hardness level has been set to H0.Once you have filled with dishwasher salt you must run the Rinse cycle immediately to remove the salt and the salt water around the inner tub in order to prevent corrosion.Remove the lower rack and remove the cap of the salt dispenser located on the left side of the filters.Before using the appliance for the first time, it is necessary to pour 1 kg of dishwasher salt and 1 L of water at the same time if intending to use the water softener system. When refilling the salt, use a funnel. Refer to Before Using section.Refit the cap tightly.Run the Rinse cycle without dishes.H1H2H3H4Cycles130502010The table describes information of Auto programme.Cycle may vary on the salt refill amount.Do not pour any detergent in the salt dispenser. It will cause a malfunction.Wipe off any spilled salt around the salt dispenser cap. Saline solution that runs into can cause corrosion in the tub and to the dishwasher load. Seal the cap properly by aligning it horizontally and turning it clockwise. A loosely fitted cap may cause the saline solution to leak from the salt dispenser into the tub and cause corrosion.After refilling the dishwasher salt, a wash programme should be operated without dishes, as any spilled salt inside the appliance may cause rust or damage to the appliance if the left unwashed.
Adding Rinse Aid
The Rinse Aid Refill icon appears in the display when more rinse aid is needed.The use of rinse aid is recommended to prevent water spots on dishes and to enhance drying results.Open the rinse aid lid by lifting up the flap.Add a liquid rinse aid to the maximum fill level. The rinse aid should be settled in the dispenser while filling, or air bubbles may result in poor drying results.Close the lid to lock the dispenser. Rinse aid is dispensed automatically during the final rinse cycle.Wipe off any spilled rinse aid to prevent suds.Only use liquid rinse aid in the appliance.Do not overfill the rinse aid dispenser.Too much or too little rinse aid can inhibit the drying results.If rinse aid flows out of the dispenser, wipe it off. Otherwise many suds can occur and stain the dishwasher.
Setting the Rinse Aid Level
The dispenser has five adjustment levels. The default programme is rinse aid level 2. This can be checked and altered by using the buttons on the control panel.Ensure the appliance is off.Press Power and Dual Zone simultaneously to check the current setting.Press Delay Start to change the rinse aid dispenser setting. Each press of the button changes the setting one step from L0(off) to L4.Once the desired rinse aid dispenser setting is selected, press START to save.The power turns off after saving.If the rinse aid lid is not closed properly, a large amount of rinse aid will release into the tub and cause washability problems.The Rinse Aid Refill e icon will illuminate when more rinse aid is needed.If you notice cloudy spots, streaks or water marks on the glassware after washing, increase the setting level.Setting the control too high can cause foaming, which will cause poor wash results.If the glass is smeared or foam is present on the bottom, decrease the level setting.Setting the rinse aid control too low can cause spotting and streaking on dishes and poor drying results.