Water Softener; Adjusting Salt Consumption - Brandt BDJ424DB Manuel D'instructions

Before using your dishwasher for the first time:
A. Set the water softener
B. Add 1.5Kg dishwasher salt and then fill the salt container to the top with water
C. Fill the rinse aid dispenser
D. Fill in detergent
A. Water Softener 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 would 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.

Adjusting Salt Consumption

The dishwasher is designed to adjust the amount of salt consumed based on the hardness of
the water used. This is intended to optimise and customise the level o f salt consumption.
Please follow the steps below for adjustment in salt consumption.
1. Open the door ,Switch on the appliance;
2. Press the Program button for more than 5 seconds to start the water softener
setting mode within 60seconds after the appliance was switched on( The Salt and
Rinse aid warninglights will be on periodically when it gets in the setting mode );
3. Press the Program button to select the proper setting according to your local environment,
the settings will change in the following sequence: H3->H4->H5->H6->H1->H2->H3;
4. Press the Power button to end the setting mode.
dH
0~5
6-11
12-17
18-22
23-34
35-55
Note:1 Note:1
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1 dH=1.25 Clarke=1.78 fH=0.178mmol/l
dH: German degree
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fH: French degree
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The manufactory setting: H3 (EN 50242)
Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply.
NOTE: NOTE:
If your model does not have any water softener, you may skip this section.

WATER SOFTENER

The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will
form on the dishes and utensils.
The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt container specifically designed to eliminate
lime and minerals from the water.
WATER HARDNESS
fH
0~9
10-20
21-30
31-40
41-60
61-98
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mmol/l
Clarke
0~6 0~0.94
7-14 1.0-2.0
15-21 2.1-3.0
22-28 3.1-4.0
29-42 4.1-6.0
43-69 6.1-9.8
7
Salt c o nsumption
Selector Position
(gram/cycle)
0
H1
H2 9
12
H3
H4 20
H5 30
60
H6