BUSCH BFSLSAE9W, Instruction Manual

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Using your Dishwasher
Getting the most from your appliance
Using your DIshwasher
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Using your Dishwasher
Getting the most from your appliance
5.4. Test Strip
Run water through
the tap (1min.)
Keep the strip in
the water (1sec)
Shake the strip. Wait (1min.)
Set the hardness level of
your machine.
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munite
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NOTE: The factory hardness level setting is “3”. If the water is well water or has a
hardness level above 90 dF, we recommend that you use filter and refinement
devices.
5.5. Water Hardness Table
5.6. Water Softener System
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which reduces the hardness in
the mains water supply. To find out the hardness level of your tap water, contact
your water company or use a test strip (if available).
5.7. Setting
In order to change the salt level, follow the below steps:
• Press program button when the machine is off position.
• Turn on the machine by pressing On/Off button and continue to press
program button at least for 3 seconds.
• If “Hardness set” is recognized “SL” is shown for 2 seconds.
• Release program button. The last setting level is viewed.
• Press program button to set the desired level.At any pressure of
program button hardness level is incremented. Hardness level 1
returns after hardness level 6.
• The last selected water hardness level is stored in the memory by
turning the machine off with On/Off button.
5.8. Detergent usage
Only use detergents specifically designed for domestic dishwashers. Keep your
detergents in cool, dry places out of reach of children.
Add the proper detergent for the selected program to ensure the best
Level German dH French dF British dE Indicator
1 0-5 0-9 0-6 L1 is seen on the display.
2 6-11 10-20 7-14 L2 is seen on the display.
3 12-17 21-30 15-21 L3 is seen on the display.
4 18-22 31-40 22-28 L4 is seen on the display.
5 23-31 41-55 29-39 L5 is seen on the display.
6 32-50 56-90 40-63 L6 is seen on the display.