LG DF242 Series Owner's Manual page 25

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Water Hardness Table
ppm °d
0 <4
75 4 - 7
125 7 - 14 9 - 17.5
250 14 - 21 17.5 - 26
375 >21
*1 The number of water softerner regeneration(s)
*2 A water softner regeneration takes place at the end of a main wash operation according to the Eco
programme.
*3 A wash cycle consists of 4 operations(Pre-wash, Main wash, Rinse, Heating rinse) according to the Eco
programme.
Setting the Water Softening
System
For effective washing results, adjust the setting
corresponding to the hardness level of water used
in water supply. The water softener has 5
adjustment levels, and the appliance is
programmed at the factory for a water hardness
level of H2. You can check the default setting value
and adjust it in the following steps:
1
Press Power and Half Load button
simultaneously.
• Current setting value indicated.
2
Press the Delay Start button, and then set up
the intended value.
• Scope of setting value is H0 to H4.
3
Press the Start button to save the setting.
• The power turns off after saving.
Water Hardness
mmol/l
°e °f
(Ca+Mg)
<5 <7 <0.7
5 - 9 7 - 13 0.7 - 1.3
13 - 25 1.3 - 2.5
25 - 38 2.5 - 3.8
>26 >38 >3.8
*2
: The number of wash cycle(s)
mg/l
Range
(Ca)
<29 Soft
29 - 50
50 - 100
100 - 150
>150 Hard
NOTE
• The Salt Refill n icon turns on in the display if
dishwasher salt is not in the softening system.
• If the hardness setting is set to H0, no icon
indicates in spite of no salt.
Filling with Dishwasher Salt
The salt dispenser must be filled with salt before
starting the washing programme. In case of
insufficient salt, the Salt Refill
the display, unless the hardness level has been set
to H0.
CAUTION
• Once you have filled with dishwasher salt you
must run the Rinse cycle immediately to remove
the salt and the salt water around the inner tub
in order to prevent corrosion.
OPERATION
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Softeni
*1
Ratio
ng level
H0 -
H1 1:24
H2 1:7
H3 1:4
H4 2:1
*3
n icon indicates on