Pure 100% sodium chloride with no iodine, fluorine and anti-lump agents added to common table salt ensures the presence of sodium, thus helping to easily regenerate the ion exchanger. This softener captures calcium and magnesium ions, softening the wash water and preventing the formation of limescale in the dishwasher and on the dishes.
The coarse-grained regenerating dishwasher salt breaks down slower in the compartment and is not used up as quickly as fine table salt.
Ion exchanger (softener)
This softener works on the principle of ion exchange and forms an integral part of every dishwasher. Water-soluble calcium (leading to the formation of limescale) is replaced by sodium.
The dishwasher needs soft water with reduced calcium and magnesium content to clean properly. If the water is hard, residues of these elements settle on the dishes and the internal parts of the dishwasher.
The most commonly used tap water usually has a hardness higher than 7° dH (1.2 mmol/l) and needs to be softened. The regenerating salt added to the salt compartment in the dishwasher is used to soften the water.
For perfect cleaning results, it is important to set the water hardness value according to the relevant dishwasher instructions.
First, determine the exact water hardness value, set the dishwasher to this value and then pour the regenerating salt into the salt compartment. The salt is then automatically dispensed by the dishwasher according to the water hardness setting. Find out the water hardness by using the Test Strip to Determine Water Hardness or contacting your water supplier.
This softener works on the principle of ion exchange and forms an integral part of every dishwasher. Water-soluble calcium (leading to the formation of limescale) is replaced by sodium.
The dishwasher needs soft water with reduced calcium and magnesium content to clean properly. If the water is hard, residues of these elements settle on the dishes and the internal parts of the dishwasher.
The most commonly used tap water usually has a hardness higher than 7° dH (1.2 mmol/l) and needs to be softened. The regenerating salt added to the salt compartment in the dishwasher is used to soften the water.
For perfect cleaning results, it is important to set the water hardness value according to the relevant dishwasher instructions.
First, determine the exact water hardness value, set the dishwasher to this value and then pour the regenerating salt into the salt compartment. The salt is then automatically dispensed by the dishwasher according to the water hardness setting. Find out the water hardness by using the Test Strip to Determine Water Hardness or contacting your water supplier.
