9Prior to using for the first timePrior to using for the first time, remove all the clipswith which the dish racks are secured for transport.Then perform the following steps:1. Adjust the water softener2. Filling with Special Salt for the Water Softener3. Filling with Rinse AidAdjusting the Water SoftenerTo prevent the build up of scale on dishes and in thedishwasher, the dishes must be washed with soft, i.e.low lime content water. For this reason the dish-washer is fitted with a water softener in which tapwater from a hardness of 4 °d (German degrees) issoftened with the aid of special salt.3 Your local water authority can advise you onthe hardness of the water in your area.The water softener has 4 settings.Adjust the water softener in accordance with the tableto suit your area:1. Open the door on the dishwasher.2. Remove the lower rack from the dishwasher.3. Adjust the water hardness switch with, e.g. a coin.4. Replace the lower rack and close the door of thedishwasher.Water Hardnessin °d1) in ppm2)1)(°d) German degree, measure of water hardness2)(ppm) parts per million (CaCO 3)*Factory settingTurn the arrow on the waterhardness switch to number29-5022-28510 - 900390 - 5004315-21 260 - 380 2*4-14 70 - 250 1under 4 under 70 1no salt necessary