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SKS51E32EU
[en] User manual

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Table of contents
1 Safety ............................................4
1.1 General information....................4
1.2 Intended use...............................4
1.3 Restriction on user group...........4
1.4 Safe installation ..........................4
1.5 Safe use .....................................5
1.6 Damaged appliance...................7
1.7 Risk to children ..........................7
1.8 Safety systems ...........................8
2 Preventing material damage .......9
2.1 Safe installation ..........................9
2.2 Safe use .....................................9
3 Childproof lock1.........................10
3.1 Door lock..................................10
4 Environmental protection and
saving energy.............................10
4.1 Disposing of packaging ...........10
4.2 Saving energy...........................10
4.3 AquaSensor1.............................10
5 Installation and connection.......10
5.1 Scope of supply .......................10
5.2 Installing and connecting the
appliance..................................11
5.3 Drainage connection ................11
5.4 Drinking water connection .......11
5.5 Electrical connection ................11
6 Familiarising yourself with
your appliance............................13
6.1 Appliance .................................13
6.2 Controls ....................................14
7 Programmes ...............................16
7.1 Information for test institutes ....18
8 Additional functions1.................18
9 Features......................................19
9.1 Basket ......................................19
9.2 Cutlery basket ..........................19
9.3 Folding prongs .........................19
9.4 Height of tableware ..................20
10 Before using for the
first time....................................20
10.1 Performing the initial con-
figuration.................................20
11 Water softening system...........20
11.1 Overview of water hardness
settings ...................................20
11.2 Setting water softening sys-
tem .........................................21
11.3 Special salt .............................21
11.4 Switching off water soften-
ing system ..............................22
11.5 Regeneration of the water
softening system ....................22
12 Rinse aid system......................23
12.1 Rinse aid ................................23
12.2 Setting the amount of rinse
aid...........................................23
12.3 Switching rinse aid system
off ...........................................24
13 Detergent ..................................24
13.1 Suitable detergents ................24
13.2 Unsuitable detergents ............25
13.3 Information on detergents ......25
13.4 Adding detergent ...................26
14 Tableware .................................26
14.1 Damage to glass and table-
ware........................................27
14.2 Arrange tableware ..................27
14.3 Removing tableware...............28
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15 Basic operation ........................28
15.1 Opening appliance door ........28
15.2 Switching on the appliance ....29
15.3 Setting a programme .............29
15.4 Setting additional functions ....29
15.5 Setting timer programming1...29
15.6 Starting the programme .........29
15.7 Interrupting programme .........29
15.8 Terminate programme............30
15.9 Switching off appliance ..........30
16 Basic settings...........................31
16.1 Overview of basic settings .....31
17 Cleaning and servicing............31
17.1 Cleaning the tub .....................31
17.2 Self-cleaning interior1..............32
17.3 Cleaning products ..................32
17.4 Tips on appliance care...........32
17.5 Filter system ...........................32
17.6 Cleaning the spray arm..........33
18 Troubleshooting.......................34
18.1 Clean wastewater pump.........45
19 Transportation, storage and
disposal ....................................45
19.1 Removing the appliance ........45
19.2 Protect appliance from frost...46
19.3 Transporting the appliance ....46
19.4 Disposing of old appliance ....46
20 Customer Service.....................47
20.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD).........47
21 Technical specifications..........48
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1 Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 General information
¡Read this instruction manual carefully.
¡Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.
¡Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
1.2 Intended use
Only use this appliance:
¡For cleaning household tableware.
¡In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡Up to an altitude of 4000 m above sea level.
1.3 Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by
people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or
inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are
supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil-
dren unless they are being supervised.
Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance
and power cable.
1.4 Safe installation
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Improper installation may cause injury.
▶When installing and connecting the appliance, follow the instruc-
tions in the manual and installation instructions.

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WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
▶Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the
specifications on the rating plate.
▶Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance.
▶Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur-
rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
▶The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in-
stallation must be properly installed.
▶Never equip the appliance with an external switching device,
e.g. a timer or remote control.
▶When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power
cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an
all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent elec-
trical installation according to the installation regulations.
▶When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not
trapped or damaged.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved
adapters.
▶Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
▶If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service.
▶Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
If the appliance is not installed properly, this may result in burns.
▶With free-standing appliances, ensure that they are installed with
the back panel against a wall.
1.5 Safe use
WARNING‒Risk of serious harm to health!
Failure to comply with safety instructions and directions for use on
packagings of detergent and rinse aid products may cause seri-
ous harm to health.
▶Follow the safety instructions and directions for use on the
packagings of detergent and rinse aid products.

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WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
Adding solvents to the interior of the appliance may cause explo-
sions.
▶Never add solvents to the interior of the appliance.
Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in conjunc-
tion with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may
cause explosions.
▶Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning
agents, in particular commercial or industrial products, in con-
junction with aluminium parts (e.g. grease filters of extractor
hoods or aluminium pans), e.g. for the Machine Care pro-
gramme.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Leaving the appliance door open may result in injury.
▶Only open the appliance door to load or unload tableware in or-
der to prevent accidents, e.g. through tripping.
▶Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open.
Knives and utensils with sharp points can cause injuries.
▶Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery bas-
ket with the points downwards, on the knife shelf or in the cut-
lery drawer.
WARNING‒Risk of scalding!
If you open the appliance door while the programme is running,
hot water may splash out of the appliance.
▶Open the appliance door carefully if the programme is still run-
ning.
WARNING‒Risk of tipping!
Overfilling the Baskets may cause the appliance to tip up.
▶Never overfill the Baskets with free-standing appliances.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
▶Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.

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▶Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance.
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
▶Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance
parts or heat sources.
▶Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or
edges.
▶Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
1.6 Damaged appliance
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
▶Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
▶Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always
unplug the appliance at the mains.
▶If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-
plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and
turn off the water tap.
▶Call customer services. →Page47
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
▶Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained
specialist staff.
▶Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-
placed with a special connection cable, which is available from
the manufacturer or his Customer Service.
1.7 Risk to children
WARNING‒Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap
themselves up in it and suffocate.
▶Keep packaging material away from children.
▶Do not let children play with packaging material.

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Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to
suffocate.
▶Keep small parts away from children.
▶Do not let children play with small parts.
Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate.
▶Use the childproof lock if fitted.
▶Never let children play with or operate the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of harm to health!
Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting
their lives at risk.
▶With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut
through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door
beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.
WARNING‒Risk of crushing!
With higher-level appliances, children can become crushed
between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath.
▶Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the appli-
ance door.
WARNING‒Risk of chemical burns!
Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the mouth,
throat and eyes.
▶Keep children away from detergent and rinse aid products.
▶Keep children away from the appliance when open. The water in
the interior of the dishwasher is not drinking water. It may con-
tain residues of detergents and rinse aid.
1.8 Safety systems
Protect children from possible hazards resulting from the appli-
ance.
Depending on the features of the model, the appliance comes
with a
→"Childproof lock", Page10.

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Preventing
2 Preventing material
damage
Preventing
2.1 Safe installation
ATTENTION!
Improper installation of the appliance
may cause damage.
▶If the dishwasher is installed above
or below other domestic appli-
ances, follow the information on in-
stallation in combination with a
dishwasher in the installation in-
structions for the individual appli-
ances.
▶If there is no information or if the
installation instructions do not in-
clude the relevant information, con-
tact the manufacturer of these ap-
pliances to check that the dish-
washer can be installed above or
below these appliances.
▶If no information is available from
the manufacturer, the dishwasher
should not be installed above or
below such appliances.
▶To ensure the safe operation of all
domestic appliances, continue fol-
lowing the installation instructions
for the dishwasher.
▶Only install the dishwasher below
a hob after taking into considera-
tion the specified safety clear-
ances.
▶Do not install the dishwasher near
heat sources, e.g. radiators, heat
storage tanks, ovens or other ap-
pliances that generate heat.
Modified or damaged water hoses
may result in material damage and
damage to the appliance.
▶Never kink, crush, modify or cut
through water hoses.
▶Only use the water hoses supplied
with the appliance or genuine
spare hoses.
▶Never re-use water hoses that
have been used before.
If the water pressure is too high or
too low, the appliance may not be
able to operate properly.
▶Make sure that the water pressure
in the water supply system is min.
50kPa (0.5bar) and max.
1000kPa (10bar).
▶If the water pressure exceeds the
maximum value specified, a pres-
sure-reducing valve must be in-
stalled between the drinking water
connection and the hose set of the
appliance.
2.2 Safe use
ATTENTION!
Escaping water vapour can damage
fitted units.
▶When the programme ends, leave
the appliance to cool down for a
while before opening the door.
Special salt for dishwashers can
damage the tub due to corrosion.
▶To make sure that any special salt
that escapes is washed out of the
tub, add the special salt to the dis-
penser for special salt immediately
before the programme starts.
Detergent may damage the water
softening system.
▶Only fill the dispenser of the water
softening system with special dish-
washer salt.
Unsuitable cleaning agents may dam-
age the appliance.
▶Do not use a steam cleaner.
▶So as not to scratch the finish on
the appliance, do not use sponges
with a rough surface or abrasive
cleaning agents.
▶To prevent corrosion, do not use
sponge cloths on dishwashers with
a stainless steel front or rinse such
cloths thoroughly several times be-
fore using them for the first time.

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3 Childproof lock1
The childproof lock lets you protect
children from possible hazards result-
ing from the appliance.
Depending on the features of the
model, the appliance comes with a
door lock.
3.1 Door lock
The door lock is a mechanical safety
system and makes it more difficult to
open the appliance door.
→"Opening appliance door",
Page28
4 Environmental protec-
tion and saving energy
4.1 Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environ-
mentally compatible and can be re-
cycled.
▶Sort the individual components by
type and dispose of them separ-
ately.
4.2 Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your
appliance will use less electricity and
less water.
Use the Eco50° programme.
aThe Eco50° programme is en-
ergy-efficient and environmentally
friendly.
4.3 AquaSensor1
The AquaSensor is an optical meas-
uring device (light barrier) which
measures the turbidity of the washing
water. You can save water with the
AquaSensor.
Use of the AquaSensor depends on
the programme. If the soiling level is
low, the washing water is used in the
next wash cycle, allowing water con-
sumption to be reduced by 2-4 litres.
If the soiling level is higher, the wash-
ing water is drained off and replaced
with fresh water. In the automatic pro-
grammes the temperature and run-
ning time are additionally adjusted to
the level of soiling.
5 Installation and con-
nection
5.1 Scope of supply
After unpacking all parts, check for
any damage in transit and complete-
ness of the delivery.
If you have any complaints, contact
the dealer who sold you the appli-
ance or our Customer Service.
Note:The appliance has been tested
at the factory to check it is in working
order. It is possible that water has left
marks on the appliance. These
marks will disappear after the first
wash cycle.
The delivery consists of the following:
¡Dishwasher
¡User manual
¡Installation Instructions
¡Warranty1
¡Installation material
¡Steam guard plate1
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¡Rubber apron1
¡Mains cable
¡Quick reference guide1
5.2 Installing and connecting
the appliance
You can position your appliance in a
fitted kitchen between wooden and
plastic walls.
1. Follow the safety instructions.
→Page4
2. Follow the instructions for electrical
connection. →Page11
3. Check the Scope of supply
→Page10 and the condition of
the appliance.
4. Consult the installation instructions
for the installation dimensions re-
quired.
5. Set the appliance up so it is level.
Make sure that the appliance is
standing on the floor securely.
6. Install the drainage connection.
→Page11
7. Install the drinking water connec-
tion. →Page11
8. Connect the appliance to the
power supply.
5.3 Drainage connection
Connect your appliance to drainage
connection so dirty water is dis-
charged via the wash cycle.
Installing the drainage connection
1. Consult the installation instructions
supplied for the steps required
here.
2. Connect the wastewater hose to
the outlet connection of the siphon
using the enclosed parts.
3. When doing so, check that the
wastewater hose is not kinked,
crushed or twisted.
4. Also check that there is no cover
in the drainage system preventing
the wastewater from being dis-
charged.
5.4 Drinking water connec-
tion
Connect your appliance to a drinking
water connection.
Installing the drinking water
connection
Note
¡If you are replacing the appliance,
you must use a new water supply
hose.
1. Consult the installation instructions
supplied for the steps required
here.
2. Connect the appliance to the drink-
ing water connection using the en-
closed parts.
Observe the Technical data
→Page48.
3. When doing so, check that the
drinking water connection is not
kinked, crushed or twisted.
5.5 Electrical connection
Connect your appliance to the power
supply.
Connecting the appliance to the
electricity supply
Notes
¡Please follow the Safety instruc-
tions →Page4.
¡Connect the appliance to alternat-
ing current only, in the range of
220 - 240V and 50Hz or 60Hz.
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¡Please note that the water safety
system is only functional if there is
a power supply.
1. Insert the non-heating appliance
plug of the power cable into the
appliance.
2. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance into a nearby socket.
The connection data for the appli-
ance can be found on the rating
plate.
3. Check that the mains plug is inser-
ted properly.

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6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance
6.1 Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
1
2
3
8
7
6
4
5
1
Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD num-
ber →Page47.
The data you need for Customer Service
→Page47.
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2
Detergent dispenser Detergent →Page24 is added to the de-
tergent dispenser.
3
Cutlery basket1Cutlery basket →Page19
4
Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe-
cial salt.
→"Water softening system", Page20
5
Spray arm The spray arm washes the tableware in
the basket.
If the tableware has not been washed
properly, clean the spray arm.
→"Cleaning the spray arm", Page33
6
Filter system Filter system →Page32
7
Basket Basket →Page19
8
Dispenser for rinse aid Add rinse aid to the dispenser for rinse
aid.
→"Rinse aid system", Page23
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6.2 Controls
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and
to obtain information about the operating status.
With some buttons you can perform different functions.
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1
ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance
→Page29
Switching off the appliance
→Page30
2
Programme selector Programmes →Page16
3
Start button and reset
button
Starting the programme →Page29
Terminating the programme
→Page30
4
Programme sequence display The programme sequence display
shows the current cycle of the appli-
ance, e.g. washing or drying.
5
Timer programming1Setting timer programming
→Page29
6
Additional functions1Additional functions →Page18
7
Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system →Page23
8
Special salt refill indicator Water softening system →Page20
9
Water supply display Display for water supply
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7 Programmes
You can find an overview of the pro-
grammes that can be selected here.
Different programmes, which can be
found on the control panel of your
appliance, are available depending
on the appliance configuration.
The running time may vary depend-
ing on the programme selected. The
running time depends on the water
temperature, the quantity of table-
ware, the level of soiling and the ad-
ditional function selected. The run-
ning time will change if the rinse aid
system is switched off or rinse aid
needs to be added.
The consumption values can be
found in the quick reference guide.
The consumption values relate to
normal conditions and a water hard-
ness of 9-20°E. Different influen-
cing factors such as water temperat-
ure or pipe pressure may result in
deviations.
Programme Use Programme se-
quence
Additional func-
tions
Intensive 70°
Dishes:
¡Washing pots
and pans, non-
fragile table-
ware and cut-
lery.
Level of soiling:
¡Removing stub-
born burned or
dried-on food
remnants con-
taining starch
and protein.
When using
powder detergent,
you can also ap-
ply a little to the
inside of the appli-
ance door.
Intensive:
¡Pre-rinse
¡Cleaning 70°C
¡Intermediate
rinse
¡Final rinse
69°C
¡Drying
All
→"Additional func-
tions", Page18
Mix 65°
Dishes:
¡Cleaning mixed
dishes and cut-
lery.
Level of soiling:
¡Removing com-
mon household
food remnants
normally to
firmly dried-on.
Intensive:
¡Pre-rinse
¡Cleaning 65°C
¡Intermediate
rinse
¡Final rinse
69°C
¡Drying
All
→"Additional func-
tions", Page18

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Programme Use Programme se-
quence
Additional func-
tions
Eco 50°
Dishes:
¡Cleaning mixed
dishes and cut-
lery.
Level of soiling:
¡Removing com-
mon household
food remnants
lightly dried-on.
Most economical:
¡Pre-rinse
¡Cleaning 50°C
¡Intermediate
rinse
¡Final rinse
66°C
¡Drying
All
→"Additional func-
tions", Page18
Glass 40°
Dishes:
¡Cleaning delic-
ate tableware,
cutlery, temper-
ature-sensitive
plastics,
glasses and
stemware in the
stemware bas-
ket.
Level of soiling:
¡Removing
lightly adhering
fresh food rem-
nants.
Particularly gentle:
¡Pre-rinse
¡Cleaning 40°C
¡Intermediate
rinse
¡Final rinse
60°C
¡Drying
ExtraDry
→"Additional func-
tions", Page18
Quick 45°
Dishes:
¡Cleaning delic-
ate tableware,
cutlery, temper-
ature-sensitive
plastics and
glasses.
Level of soiling:
¡Removing
lightly adhering
fresh food rem-
nants.
Time-optimised:
¡Cleaning 45°C
¡Intermediate
rinse
¡Final rinse
55°C
ExtraDry
→"Additional func-
tions", Page18
PreRinse
Dishes:
¡Cleaning all
types of dishes.
Level of soiling:
¡Cold rinsing, in-
termediate
cleaning.
Cold rinse suit-
able:
¡Pre-rinse
None

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7.1 Information for test insti-
tutes
Test institutes are provided with in-
formation for comparability tests, e.g.
according to EN60436.
These are the conditions for conduct-
ing the tests, however they are not
the results or consumption values.
E-mail enquiries to: dishwasher@test-
appliances.com
The product number (E-Nr.) and the
production number (FD) are required
here. They can be found on the rat-
ing plate on the appliance door.
8 Additional functions1
You can find an overview of the addi-
tional functions that can be selected
here. Different additional functions,
which can be found on the control
panel of your appliance, are available
depending on the appliance configur-
ation.
Additional func-
tion
Use
Hygiene
¡To ensure a
higher hygiene
status for the
appliance and
dishes, the
temperature is
raised and
maintained for
an extra-long
period.
¡Especially suit-
able for clean-
ing chopping
boards or
baby bottles.
Additional func-
tion
Use
¡Continuous
use of this
function in-
creases the
hygiene status.
¡This will in-
crease the run-
ning time and
energy con-
sumption.
ExtraDry
¡For a better
drying result
the final rinse
temperature is
increased and
the drying
phase exten-
ded.
¡Especially suit-
able for drying
plastic parts.
¡There is a
slight increase
in energy con-
sumption and
the running
time is exten-
ded.
SpeedPerfect
¡The running
time is
shortened by
20% to 50%
depending on
the washing
programme.
¡Energy and
water con-
sumption are
increased.
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9 Features
You can find an overview of the pos-
sible features of your appliance and
how to use them here.
These features depend on the model
of your appliance.
9.1 Basket
Arrange the tableware in the basket.
9.2 Cutlery basket
Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket,
always without sorting it and with the
sharp points downwards.
9.3 Folding prongs
Use the folding prongs to position
tableware securely, e.g. plates.
You can fold the prongs down to po-
sition pans, bowls and glasses
better.1
Folding down prongs1
If you do not need the prongs, fold
them down.
1. Push the lever forwards and fold
down the prongs ⁠.
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2. To use the prongs again, fold them
back up.
aThe prongs audibly click into posi-
tion.
1Depending on the appliance specifications

en first time
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9.4 Height of tableware
You can place tableware with a max-
imum height of 28cm in the basket.
first time
10 Before using for the
first time
first time
10.1 Performing the initial
configuration
On initial start-up or after a reset to
the factory settings, you will need to
make settings.
Requirement:The appliance has
been installed and connected.
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1. Add special salt. →Page21
2. Add rinse aid. →Page23
3. Switch on the appliance.
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4. Setting the water softening system.
→Page21
5. Set the amount of rinse aid to be
dispensed. →Page23
6. Add detergent →Page24.
7. Start the Programme with the
highest cleaning temperature
without tableware.
To remove any marks from water
or other residues, we recommend
you operate the appliance without
tableware before using it for the
first time.
Tip:You can change these settings
and other Basic settings →Page31
at any time.
11 Water softening sys-
tem
Hard water leaves limescale on the
tub and tableware and parts of the
appliance may become blocked.
To ensure good dishwashing results,
you can treat the water with special
salt and the water softening system.
To avoid damage to the appliance,
water with a hardness above 9 °E
must be softened.
11.1 Overview of water hardness settings
You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected
here.
You can find out how hard your water is from your local water company or by
using a water hardness tester.
Water
hardness
value °E
Hardness
range
mmol/l Level LED LED LED
0 - 8 Soft 0 - 1.1 0
9 - 20 Medium 1.2 - 2.9 1
21 - 26 Hard 3.0 - 3.7 2
27 - 44 Hard 3.8 - 6.2 3