Adjusting the water softening system
•Unpack the test strip.
•Open the tap and let the water flow for approx. 1
minute.
•Dip in the test strip into the water for 1 second.
•Take out the strip from the water and shake it.
•Wait for 1 minute.
•Make the necessary adjustment according to the test
strip.
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Washing, rinsing and drying performance of your dishwasher will improve when the water
softening system is adjusted correctly.
To adjust the system, first learn the water hardness in your region and adjust as indicated
below.
Quick Guide
Water hardness level adjustment table
Hardness
Level
English Water
Hardness °dE
German Water
Hardness °dH
French* Water
Hardness °dF Water Hardness Level Indicator
Level 0 0-5 0-4 0-8 Press the Selection key to switch the water hardness level
to position 1. (r1)
Level 1 6-9 5-7 9-13
Level 2 10-15 8-12 14-22 Press the Selection key to switch the water hardness level
to position 2. (r2)
Level 3 16-19 13-15 23-27 Press the Selection key to switch the water hardness level
to position 3. (r3)
Level 4 20-24 16-19 28-34 Press the Selection key to switch the water hardness level
to position 4. (r4)
Level 5 25-62 20-50 35-90 Press the Selection key to switch the water hardness level
to position 5. (r5)
After the determination of the water hardness:
1. When the door is closed, after turning on your machine with the On/Off button, enter the
Sub-Menu by pressing the On-Off and P2 program buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
2. Move to "r" position on the display by pressing the P2 button.
3. Set it to the appropriate level by selecting one of the “r: 1”, “r: 2”, “r: 3”, “r: 4” or “r: 5”
positions with the P3 program button.
4. Exit the settings menu by pressing the On/Off button for 3 seconds. Your settings will be
saved automatically.
