Asko OCS8478G Instructions For Use Manual page 15

INITIAL USE
Test strip
Display number/colour
of the bars
1 4 green bars
2 1 red bar
3 2 red bars
4 3 red bars
5 4 red bars
Checking the water hardness
You can measure water hardness using the 'paper test strip' supplied
with your appliance. For information about water hardness in your
region please contact your local water board.
Using the 'paper test strip'
Dip the test strip in water for 1 second. Wait 1 minute and read the
number of bars on the paper strip. Check the table for the correct water
hardness setting.
Setting the water hardness
1. Compare the test strip with the image on the display.
2. Tap the bars on the display until they concur with the test strip.
3. Press on the confirm button to save the set water hardness.
The equipment has now been programmed so that the descaling
notification will appear in accordance with the actual water hardness.
Type
Very soft water
Soft water
Rather hard water
Hard water
Very hard water
The appliance is now ready for use.
The language, time, date and water hardness can be adjusted in the
settings menu (see 'Settings' chapter). The settings menu can be
opened from the start display via the 'Plus' menu.
French
PPM
hardness (°df)
0 - 90 0 - 9
90 -178 9 - 18
178 - 267 18 - 26
267 - 356 26 - 35
> 356 > 35
German
hardness (°dH)
0 - 5
5 - 10
10 - 15
15 - 20
> 20
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