Water Softener - Miele G 8050 Operating Instructions Manual

Water softener

In order to achieve good cleaning
results, the dishwasher needs to
operate with soft water. Hard water
results in the build-up of calcium
deposits on crockery and in the
dishwasher.
Mains water with a hardness level
higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4° d – German
scale) needs to be softened. This takes
place automatically in the integrated
water softener.
– The water softener requires
dishwasher reactivation salt.
– The dishwasher must be
programmed for the water hardness
in your area.
– Your local water authority will be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l (8 - 17 °d
German scale) always programme the
dishwasher to the higher value
(3.1 mmol/l in this example).
In the case of a fault, it will help the
service technician if you know the
hardness of your local water supply.
^ Enter the water hardness below:
mmol/l or °d
Before using for the first time
The dishwasher is programmed at
the factory for a water hardness level
of 3.4 mmol/l (19 °d).
If this setting corresponds to the
hardness of your water you do not need
to do anything more.
If your water is harder or softer, you will
need to programme the water hardness
level using the buttons on the control
panel. Each time a button is pressed
one of the other indicator lights will
flash and light up in the control panel.
However, only the indicator lights
mentioned in the following
programming process stages are
significant.
The programming procedure can be
cancelled at any time by pressing
the On/Off button. The procedure
can then be re-started from the
beginning again.
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