Oster OS-BDW12SD Instruction Manual page 40

WATER HARDNESS
d H f H
0~10 0~17 0~12.5
10~25 17~44 12.5~31.3
25~50 44~89 31.3~62.5
>50 >89
Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water
supply.
B. Loading the Salt into the Softener
Always use salt intended for use with dishwasher.
NOTE: If your model has no water softener, you may skip this section
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 salts specifically
designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water.
The salt container is located beneath the lower basket and should be filled as follows:
Attention! Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers! All other types of salt
not specifically designed for use in a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the
water softener. In case of damages caused by the use of unsuitable salt the manufacturer
does not give any warranty nor is liable for any caused damages.
Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing programmes. This will
prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which may have been split, remaining on the
bottom of the machine for any period of time, which may cause corrosion. After the first
wash cycle the control panel light expires.
Selector Position
Mmol/l
Clark
0~1.7
1.7~4.4
4.4~8.9
>62.5 >8.9
WATER SOFTENER
Salt consumption
(gram/cycle)
/
-
Mid
+
English-7
Autonomy
(cycles/2kgs)
0
/
20 60
40 40
60 25