Testing Strip; Adjusting Salt Consumption - Nordmende DW6 1SL Gebrauchsanweisung

In order to understand whether or not the amount of softener salt in your machine is sufficient, check
the transparent section on the salt compartment cap. There is sufficient salt if the transparent section
is green. Salt has to be added if the transparent section is not green.

Testing strip

The washing effectiveness of your machine depends on the softness of the tap water. For this reason,
your machine is equipped with a system that reduces the hardness in mains water supply. The
washing effectiveness will increase when the system is correctly set. To find out the water hardness
level of water in your area, contact your local water board or determine water hardness level by using
the test strip(if available).
Open the Run
testing water
strip. through
your tap
for 1
min.

Adjusting salt consumption

Table of Water Hardness Level Settings
If the hardness of the water you use is above 90 dF (French hardness) or if you are using well
water; you are recommended to use filter and water refinement devices.
NOTE: Hardness level is adjusted to level 3 as a factory setting.
Keep the Shake the
testing testing strip
strip in after taking it
water for 1 out of water.
sec.
12
Wait for Make your machine's water hardness
1 min. setting according to the result obtained
through the testing strip.