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How to set the programme
selection mode
The appliance is in programme selection
mode when the on/off indicator comes on
and start indicator starts to flash.
When you activate the appliance, usually it
is in programme selection mode. However,
if this does not happen, you can set the
programme selection mode in the following
way:
Press and hold simultaneously Start and
Delay until the appliance is in programme
selection mode.
The water softener
The water softener removes minerals from
the water supply, which would have a
Water hardness
German de-
grees (°dH)
47 - 50
43 - 46
37 - 42
29 - 36
23 - 28
19 - 22
15 - 18
11 - 14
4 - 10
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1) Factory setting.
2) Do not use salt at this level.
If you use multi-tablets containing salt and
the hardness of your water is lower than
21dH, you can set the lowest water
softener level. It deactivates the salt refill
indicator.
If you use standard detergent or multi-
tablets without salt, set the proper
French de-
grees (°fH)
84 - 90
76 - 83
65 - 75
51 - 64
40 - 50
33 - 39
26 - 32
19 - 25
7 - 18
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detrimental effect on the washing results
and on the appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals,
the harder your water is. Water hardness is
measured in equivalent scales.
The water softener should be adjusted
according to the hardness of the water in
your area. Your local water authority can
advise you on the hardness of the water in
your area. It is important to set the right
level of the water softener to assure good
washing results.
mmol/l Clarke de-
grees
8.4 - 9.0 58 - 63
7.6 - 8.3 53 - 57
6.5 - 7.5 46 - 52
5.1 - 6.4 36 - 45
4.0 - 5.0 28 - 35
3.3 - 3.9 23 - 27
2.6 - 3.2 18 - 22
1.9 - 2.5 13 - 17
0.7 - 1.8 5 - 12
<0.7 < 5
water hardness level to keep the salt
refill indicator active.
Water softener
level
10
9
8
7
6
1)
5
4
3
2
2)
1