Daewoo DDWMJ1411W Operating Instructions Manual - page 9
Before using the dishwasher..
Priority to check before using the appliance for the first time.
A. Set the water softener
B. Add 1.5Kg dishwasher salt and then fill in the water
C. Fill the rinse aid dispenser
D. Fill in detergent
A. Water softener
The water softener must be set manually, using the water hardness dial.
The water softener is designed to remove minerals and salts from the water, which could have a detrimental or adverse effect
on the operation of the appliance. The higher the content of these minerals and salts, the harder your water is.
The 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.
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Adjusting salt consumption
The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjustment in the amount of salt consumed based on the hardness of the water
used. This is intended to optimise the level of salt consumption.
To set the salt consumption, please proceed as below:
1. Switch on the appliance;
2. Press the Start/Pause button for more than 5 seconds to start the water softener set model within 60 seconds after
the appliance was switched on;
3. Press the Start/Pause button to select the proper set according to your local environment, the sets will change in the
following sequence: H1->H2->H3->H4->H5->H6;
It is recommended that adjustment should be made in accordiance with the following table.
* Manufactory setting : H3 (EN 50242)
4. Press the Start/Pause button to end the set up model then, wait for 5 seconds to complete the settings.
WATER HARDNESS
Selector Position
Salt c onsumption
(gram/cycle)
°dH
°fH
°Clarke
mmol/l
0~5
0~9
0~6
0~0,94
H1
0
6–11
10–20
7–14
1,0–2,0
H2
9
12–17
21–30
15–21
2,1–3,0
H3
12
18–22
31–40
22–28
3,1–4,0
H4
20
23–34
41–60
29–42
4,1–6,0
H5
30
35–55
61–98
43–69
6,1–9,8
H6
60
*Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply.
** A Clark degree (°Clark) or English degrees (°e or e) is defined as one grain (64.8 mg) of CaCO3 per Imperial gallon
(4.55 litres) of water, equivalent to 14.254 ppm.
- 1 Clark (British degree) = 0.143 mmol/l
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WATER SOFTENER
The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits may
form on the dishes and utensils.The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt specifically
designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water.
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