Baumatic BDWI660 User Manual
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Setting the water softener level 
 
It is possible to regulate the amount of salt that the water softener will 
release during a wash cycle. The water softener should be set to a 
level that is appropriate for the hardness of your water (please refer to 
the table below). 
 
WATER HARDNESS
° dH
° fH
° Clarke
Mmol/L
Selector
Salt
consumption
(gram/cycle)
Usage
(cycles/1
kg)
0-5 0-9 0-6
0-0.94 H1
0 /
6-11 10-20 7-14
1.0-2.0 H2
20 60
12-17 21-30 15-21
2.1-3.0
H3
30 50
18-22 31-40 22-28
3.1-4.0
H4
40 40
23-34 41-60 29-42
4.1-6.0
H5
50 30
35-55 61-98 43-69
6.1-9.8
H6
60 20
 
To alter the amount of salt that is released by the water softener, you 
should:- 
o
 Open the door and switch on the appliance using the 
ON/OFF button (5). 
 
 
o
Press and hold the program button (4) for about 5 
seconds to enter the water softener setting mode. The 
salt and rinse aid indicators may light in the setting 
mode. 
o
Repeatedly press the program button (4) to select the 
appropriate option according to the hardness of your water. The 
LED display will show your choice as shown in the above table. 
o
When you have made your selection, press the ON/OFF button 
(5) to exit the setting mode. 
o
IMPORTANT: If you are using 3 in 1 dishwasher tablets and live 
in a medium or hard water area, then you should still fill the 
water softener with salt. The water softener level should be set 
accordingly. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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