Bosch SPX5ES55UC Instructions for Use - Page 7

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 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 (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 (top controls only) and turn the unit on using the [ON/OFF] button. 2 Hold down the "A" button (see page 4) and press [START] until the display indicates "H:00". 3 Release both buttons and press the "C" button to select the desired setting. 4 Save the selected setting by pressing [START] and close the door (top controls only). Using the water hardness test strip Dip the test strip into tap water for a second. Shake off excess water and wait approximately 1 minute before comparing results. After 1 minute the test strip will show you the correct setting Setting of internal water softener Fill water softener with salt? 0 H:00 no 1 H:00 no 2 H:02 yes 3 H:04 yes 4 H:06 yes Salt Refill the salt container, using a funnel to pour, right before turning on the unit to ensure that salt overflow is immediately washed away. This prevents corrosion. See Figure 1. 1 Open the screw cap of the salt container. 2 Fill the container with water (only required when turning on the unit for the first time). 3 Add dishwasher salt until the water is displaced and runs out. 4 Refill with salt as soon as the "Refill Salt" or "Salt" LED is lit. Notice: Never fill the salt dispenser with detergent. It will destroy the water softening system. To prevent corrosion, refill with salt and immediately begin any cycle. Note: Do not use salt tablets or any salt other than dishwasher water softening salt. For more information about ordering salt please contact Customer Service. Figure 1 5