en Water softening system/special salt14+ Water softeningsystem / special saltWatersofteningsystem/specialsalt To ensure good rinsing results, thedishwasher requires soft water, i.e.water which is low in lime, otherwiselimescale will be deposited on theutensils and interior container. Tapwater above 7° dH (1.2 mmol/l) mustbe softened. The water is softened withspecial salt (regeneration salt) in thewater softening systemof the dishwasher. The setting andtherefore the required amount of saltdepends on the degree of hardness ofyour tap water (see following waterhardness table).Water hardness tableAdjusting the water softeningsystemYou can set the amount of salt thatshould be added to a value between•:‹‹ and •:‹ˆ. No salt is needed withthe setting •:‹‹.Here’s how to set up the amount ofadded salt:1. Ask your local water utility companyfor the water hardness value of thetap water.2. Required setting can be found in thewater hardness table.3. Switch on ON/OFF switch (.4. Press and hold the ‹ buttonfor 3 seconds.In the display window )" you willsee the factory setting •:‹… and ‘. .5. Adjust the setting using the buttons -and + P.6. Press and hold the ‹ buttonfor 3 seconds.The chosen setting has now beenstored in your dishwasher.Using special saltTop up the special salt as soon as thesalt refill indicator H lights up in thecontrol panel. Always top up the specialsalt immediately before switching on thedishwasher. This ensures that overrunspecial salt solution is immediatelyrinsed out and that corrosion in thewashing tank cannot occur.Caution!Detergent will destroy the watersoftening unit! Never pour detergent intothe dispenser for special salt.¯¯¯³¯¯´¯¯¯±¯Å:DWHUKDUGQHVVYDOXH&ODUNHVRIWPHGLXPKDUGȢȢȢȢȢȢȢȢPPROOȢȢȢȢȢȢȢȢ6HWYDOXHRQWKHPDFKLQH+DUGQHVVUDQJHKDUGKDUGPHGLXPPHGLXPVRIW