Use and Care Manual

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OPERATION
Before Using
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
NOTE
• Connect to the hot water supply only. The water supply temperature should be a minimum of 120 °F (49
°C) for better washing performance and shorter cycle time.
• Follow the instructions for loading the dishwasher to ensure effective cleaning.
• Remove insoluble items such as bones, toothpicks, and pieces of paper while loading the dishwasher.
Checking Water Hardness Level
Method 1
1 Talk to the local municipal water department to check the water hardness in your area.
2 Set the water softening level on the appliance based on this information.
Method 2
Test the hardness of your water using the strips included with the appliance.
1 Pour a glass of water from the tap, and submerge the test area of the strip in the water for about a
second. Do not hold the test strip under running water.
2 Shake off excess liquid from the strip and wait for 1 minute.
3 Check the color on the strip against the chart on the package to determine the water hardness.
4 Set the water softening level on the appliance.
Water Hardness Table
Water Hardness
Softening
level
ppm °d °e °f
mmol/l
(Ca+Mg)
mg/l
(Ca)
Range
0 <4 <5 <7 <0.7 <29 Soft H0
75 4 - 7 5 - 9 7 - 13 0.7 - 1.3 29 - 50 H1
125 7 - 14 9 - 17.5 13 - 25 1.3 - 2.5 50 - 100 H2
250 14 - 21 17.5 - 26 25 - 38 2.5 - 3.8 100 - 150 H3
375 >21 >26 >38 >3.8 >150 Hard H4
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