Bosch SHX88PZ65N Quick Start Manual page 3

GETTING STARTED - 1ST TIME USE
ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM
The water softening system creates optimal washing results by dissolving lime-
scale and setting the correct water hardness
for the detergent to work best.
Ask your water company what the water hard-
ness is or use the included water test strip.
Set your dishwasher to the correct setting.
To adjust the setting:
• Press the ON/OFF button.
• Press the Setup button for 3 seconds until
H:0... is shown on the display window.
• Make the selection with setting buttons - +.
• Press and hold the Setup button for
3 seconds.
ADD SALT TO WATER SOFTENER
Open Add water to
the lid dispenser
before
the first
$
wash only.
LOADING TIPS FOR OPTIMAL CLEANING
Lower Rack
Load plates and bowls in lower
.
rack leaning inward
!
WARNING
• Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may
result in injury.
• To avoid risk of injury, always use caution when opening the door during or
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following a wash cycle as hot water or steam may escape. Do not fully open the
door until water noises have stopped and steam has subsided.
Water Hardness mmol/l Set value
hardness range on the
value °E machine
0 - 8
0‒8 soft 0‒1.1
9-10
9‒10 soft 1.2‒1.4
11‒12 1.5‒1.8 11-12
medium
13‒15 1.9‒2.1 13-15
medium
16-20
16‒20 medium 2.2‒2.9
21‒26 3.0‒3.7 21-26
hard
27‒38 hard 3.8‒5.4 27-38
hard 39-62
39‒62 5.5‒8.9
Add special
salt (never
use table salt
or detergent!)
Load pots and pans and other large
items upside down.
Upper rack
For small plates, glasses and cups.
Small cups fit on cup shelf.
3rd rack
USAGE TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
Do not
place
objects in
detergent
tray or
block it with
dishes
Use rinse
aid
for better
drying.
The cup shelf also serves as
stemware support.
Cutlery basket
Scrape
off
food,
but
do not
rinse.
Adjust
upper rack
as needed
for large
items.
PUSH
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