Electrolux BW450 - Filling the Salt Container for the Water Softener; Adjusting the Softener

FILLING THE SALT CONTAINER FOR THE WATER SOFTENER
Remove the lower dish rack to give access to the salt container filler cap.
Having removed the cap, place a funnel over the opening and pour in about
lkg (2 lb) of water softener granular or regeneration salt. This is available
from larger hardware shops or builders merchants. Do not use domestic salt
as this contains trace elements which could affect the efficiency of the
softener. Fill the container with water (this operation should be carried out
during the first salt filling only). After filling always wipe away any excess
salt from around the top of the container so that the cap can be replaced and
screwed down securely. The salt will only need to be refilled periodically.
The indicator lamp on the fascia panel will remind you when the water
softener needs refilling.
After carrying out salt refilling and topping up operations you should carry
out the Rinse and Hold programme immediately. This will prevent salt
granules from lying on the bottom of your machine for any length of time.
ADJUSTING THE SOFTENER
If you live in an area with particularly
hard water, the water softener should be
adjusted. Your local Water Authority
should be able to advise you on water
conditions in your area.
To adjust the softener: (See figure 9)
a) remove the water softener cap.
b) pull out the plastic bars (A) white
and (B) red (Figure 9).
c) replace the plastic bars in the opposite
locations.
The white bar (A) is initially mounted
on the left-hand side of the water
softener. We suggest that you carry out
this operation during installation of the
machine or before salt refilling.