Beko BDFN26521XQ User Manual page 48

Quick Guide
Adjusting the water softening system
Washing, rinsing and drying performance of your dishwasher will improve when the water
softening system is adjusted correctly.
To adjust the system, first learn the water hardness in your region and adjust as indicated
below.
• Unpack the test strip.
• Open the tap and let the water flow for approx. 1
minute.
• Dip in the test strip into the water for 1 second.
• Take out the strip from the water and shake it.
• Wait for 1 minute.
• Make the necessary adjustment according to the test
strip.
After the determination of the water hardness:
1. Press the On/Off key and P2 program key simultaneously for 3 seconds and enter the
Settings menu after turning your machine on with On/Off key, depending on the model you
may enter the Settings Menu by pressing the P3 key for 3 seconds.
2. Move to "r" position on the screen by pressing the P2 key.
3. Set to a proper level by selecting one of the "r:1","r:2","r:3","r:4" or "r:5" positions with the
P3 program key.
4. To save, exit the settings menu by pressing on/off key of your machine for 3 seconds.
Your settings shall be saved automatically.
Water hardness level adjustment table
Hardness English Water
Level Hardness °dE
Level 0
0-5
Level 1
6-9
Level 2
10-15
Level 3
16-19
Level 4
20-24
Level 5
25-62
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
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Water Hardness Level Indicator
Press the Selection key to switch the water hardness level
to position 1. (r1)
Press the Selection key to switch the water hardness level
to position 2. (r2)
Press the Selection key to switch the water hardness level
to position 3. (r3)
Press the Selection key to switch the water hardness level
to position 4. (r4)
Press the Selection key to switch the water hardness level
to position 5. (r5)