Water Softener Unit (Optional) - Miele G 8066 Operating Instructions Manual

Water softener unit (optional)

Only applies to machines with a
built-in water softener.
To achieve good cleaning results, the
dishwasher needs to operate with soft
water. Hard water results in a build-up
of calcium deposits on crockery and in
the dishwasher.
To ensure a steady supply of soft water:
1. the water softener unit must always
be programmed correctly, and
2. the salt reservoir must be filled.
If the water hardness level is below
0.7 mmol/l (4 °d - German scale), the
reservoir does not need to be filled
with reactivation salt.
The water softener unit is set at the
factory for a water hardness level of
3.4 mmol/l (19 °d).
If the water supply is harder or softer
than this (including below 0.7 mmol/l
or 4 °d), the factory setting will need
to be changed following the
instructions in "Setting the water
softener". See chart on the next
page for settings.
Your local water authority will advise
you on the water hardness in your area.
Where the water hardness level
fluctuates, e.g. 1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l
(8 - 17°d), set the water softener to the
highest setting (3.1 mmol/l (17 °d) in
this example).
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Important
The built-in water softener has settings
from 0.2 - 6.5 mmol/l (1 °d - 35 °d ).
Where the water hardness level is
above 5.4 mmol/l (30 °d) an external
water softener unit, e.g. the G 7897
Aqua-soft system will need to be fitted.
In the case of a fault, it will help the
service technician if you know the
hardness of your local water supply.
Enter your water hardness level here:
mmol/l or °d