The light related to
current setting value:
• For the settings with two values
(on and off), the light is either on
(= the setting is on) or off (= the
setting is off).
• For the settings with multiple
values (levels), the light flashes.
The number of flashes indicates
the current setting value (e.g. 5
flashes + pause + 5 flashes... =
level 5).
2. Press OK to enter the setting.
• The indicator related to the setting
is on.
• The other indicators are off.
• The light related to
the current setting value.
3. Press Previous or Next to change
the value.
4. Press OK to confirm the setting.
• The new setting is saved.
• The appliance returns to the
setting selection.
Water hardness
German de‐
French de‐
grees (°dH)
grees (°fH)
47 - 50
84 - 90
43 - 46
76 - 83
37 - 42
65 - 75
29 - 36
51 - 64
23 - 28
40 - 50
19 - 22
33 - 39
15 - 18
26 - 32
11 - 14
19 - 25
4 - 10
7 - 18
<4
<7
1) Factory setting.
2) Do not use salt at this level.
Regardless of the type of detergent
used, set the proper water hardness
level to keep the salt refill indicator
active.
indicates the
indicates
mmol/l
8.4 - 9.0
7.6 - 8.3
6.5 - 7.5
5.1 - 6.4
4.0 - 5.0
3.3 - 3.9
2.6 - 3.2
1.9 - 2.5
0.7 - 1.8
<0.7
5. Press and hold simultaneously
and
seconds to exit setting mode.
The appliance returns to the programme
selection.
The saved settings remain valid until you
change them again.
6.2 The water softener
The water softener removes minerals
from the water supply, which would have
a negative effect on the washing results
and on the appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals,
the harder your water is. Water hardness
is measured in equivalent scales.
The water softener should be adjusted
according to the hardness of the water in
your area. Your local water authority can
advise you on the hardness of the water
in your area. Set the right level of the
water softener to assure good washing
results.
mg/l (ppm)
Clarke
degrees
835 - 904
58 - 63
755 - 834
53 - 57
645 - 754
46 - 52
505 - 644
36 - 45
395 - 504
28 - 35
325 - 394
23 - 27
255 - 324
18 - 22
185 - 254
13 - 17
70 - 184
5 - 12
<70
< 5
Multi-tabs containing salt are
not effective enough to
soften hard water.
ENGLISH
11
for about 3
Water soften‐
er level
10
9
8
7
6
1)
5
4
3
2
2)
1