Water Softener - Miele G 848 Operating Instructions Manual

Water softener

To achieve good cleaning results, the
dishwasher needs soft water. Hard wa-
ter results in the build up of calcium de-
posits on dishes and in the dishwasher.
If your tap water hardness is above
8 gr/gal (140 ppm), the water should be
softened. This takes place automati-
cally in the integrated water softener.
– The water softener must be filled with
dishwasher salt for reactivation.
– The dishwasher must be pro-
grammed to correspond to the water
hardness in your area.
– Your local water authority will be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
Before using for the first time
If your tap water hardness is consis-
tently lower than 8 gr/gal (= 140 ppm)
do not add dishwasher salt. However,
the dishwasher must still be pro-
grammed to correspond to the water
hardness level in your area.
Where the water hardness fluctuates
(e. g. 9 - 17 gr/gal) always program the
machine to the higher value (in this ex-
ample 17 gr/gal).
If there is a fault, it will help the service
technician to know the hardness of your
tap water.
^ Enter the water hardness below:
gr/gal (ppm)
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