Smeg STX4-3 - Manual (Page 12)

User instructions
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ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM
The dishwasher is equipped with an electronic device for adjusting the water softening setting
according to the hardness of the water.
Depending on model, the setting may be made electronically or by means of a selector switch.
ELECTRONIC SETTING
The value entered for this parameter establishes whether or not regeneration is to be carried out
at the end of the washing cycle, on the basis of the table below.
SETTING WATER HARDNESS REGENERATION
0 < 9°dH (15°dF) Not performed
1 < 15°dH (25°dF) Performed every 5 cycles
2 < 23°dH (40°dF) Performed every 4 cycles
3 < 34°dH (60°dF) Performed every 3 cycles
4 < 46°dH (80°dF) Performed every 2 cycles
5 < 58°dH (100°dF) Performed every cycle
Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply.
N.B.: a cycle is a washing program.
Programming procedure:
• Press the PROGRAM SELECTION (2) and DELAYED START (3) buttons simultaneously for
3 seconds until the DISPLAY (6) shows the symbol “H”;
• Press the DELAYED START button (3) to modify the parameter;
• Press the PROGRAM SELECTION button (2) to exit from the procedure.
SWITCH SETTING
According to the machine model, the selector which acts on the adjustment may be located:
• inside the plastic locking ring located on the right-hand side, inside the dishwasher;
• inside the water softener, just below the cap.
Both allow for adjustment to 5 settings: