Bosch SGV63E03UC Instructions for Use - Page 7
Dishwasher Setup - 01
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Dishwasher Setup Water Softening System Your dishwasher requires soft water to ensure proper washing results and is equipped with an internal water softening system. However, if you have a household water softening system, the internal system provided is not needed. For the water softening system to function properly, it will need to use the dishwasher water softening salt. The amount of salt dispensed can be set from "H:00" to "H:07". Salt is not required at H:00 (this is the default factory setting). The amount of salt required depends on the degree of hardness of your tap water. See Table 1. 1 Open the door. 2 Turn the unit on using the [ON/OFF] button. 3 Hold down the "A" button (see page 4) and press [START] until the display indicates "H:00". 4 Release both buttons. 5 Press the "C" button to select the desired setting. 6 Save the selected setting by pressing [START] and close the door. Using the water hardness test strip Hard Water and your Dishwasher Your water hardness level directly impacts your dishwasher's performance. Hard water will increase spotting and reduce detergent performance. Some dishwasher models are equipped with a water softener that uses a special salt to adjust the water hardness to obtain optimal performance. The dishwasher salt is added to the salt chamber located under the lower dishwasher rack. The amount of salt that is dispensed is based on your home water hardness. The home water hardness can be determined by using the water hardness test strip included in your manual set (or from your local hardware store). The dishwasher water softener setting must be adjusted to match your water hardness. Instructions for use of included "Water Hardness Test Strip" Only use salt designed for automatic dishwashers. Never use household water softener salt or table salt. Follow the instructions below for the included test strip (If purchasing a different test strip, follow manufacturers instructions). Step 1 - Run the water at the kitchen sink for 5 minutes. Step 2 - Dip the end of the test strip with the colored squares into the tap water for 1 second and shake off excess water. Step 3 - After one minute, compare the test strip to the chart below and determine the Dishwasher Water Softener setting. Step 4 - Adjust the dishwasher Water Softener setting. Consult your Use and Care manual for details. Step 5 - If required, add salt to the dishwasher salt chamber as shown. Adjusting the Water Softener Setting of your Dishwasher (select models) Using the Test Strip included with your dishwasher (Purchased Test Strips May have a Different Scale) Dishwasher Water Softener setting Add salt to dishwasher salt chamber Water Hardness Conversion Chart (Only necessary if you purchase a different Test Strip) ppm gpg/°dH H:00 No 0 116 0 6 H:01 H:02 H:03 H:04 H:05 H:06 H:07 Yes 117 152 7 8 Yes 153 188 9 10 Yes 189 223 11 13 Yes 224 294 14 17 Yes 295 383 18 22 Yes 384 544 23 31 Yes 545 890 32 52 5