Adjusting The Water Softening System - Blomberg LDF42240W User Manual

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Preparation

Adjusting the water softening system

Cleaning, rinsing and drying performance of your dishwasher will increase when
water softening system is adjusted properly.
Adjust the new water hardness level according to the Water hardness level
instruction in this booklet.
Use the test strip supplied with the product according to the steps given below to
determine hardness level of your supply water.
Remove the test
Turn on the tap and
strip from the
let the water run for
packet.
about a minute.
After determining hardness level of the supply water:
1. Turn on the machine, press Time Delay and P+/P keys simultaneously. After the
countdown (3,2,1) is displayed keep the keys pressed for a while.
2. Press P+/P key to activate the (r..) position.
3. Using Time Delay key, adjust water hardness level according to the hardness of
the supply water. See "Water hardness level adjustment table" for correct setting.
4. Press On / Off key to save the setting.
Water hardness level adjustment table
Hardness
English Water
Level
Hardness °dE
0th Level
0-5
1st Level
6-9
2nd Level
10-15
3rd Level
16-19
4th Level
20-24
5th Level
25-62
If the hardness level of the supply water is above 90 °dF or if you are using well
water, then it is recommended to use water purification devices and special filters.
If the hardness level of the supply water is below 13°dF, there is no need to use
salt in your dishwasher. If this is the case, "No Salt Warning Indicator" (if any)
illuminates continuously on the panel of your machine.
If the water hardness level adjustment is set to level 1, the "No salt warning
indicator" will illuminate continuously although it is not necessary to use salt. If you
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Hold the test strip in
the water for about
a second.
German Water
French Water
Hardness °dH
Hardness °dF
0-4
0-8
5-7
9-13
8-12
14-22
13-15
23-27
16-19
28-34
20-50
35-90
Remove the test
Wait for 1 minute.
strip from the water
and shake it.
Water Hardness Level Indicator
Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level
to position 1. (r1)
Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level
to position 2. (r2)
Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level
to position 3. (r3)
Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level
to position 4. (r4)
Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level
to position 5. (r5)
The test strip shows
you the hardness
level.
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