Miele CM 5000 Operating Instructions Manual page 15

There is a choice of four water
hardness levels:
– Level 1 (soft):
Local water hardness range 0-8.4 °d
(0-1.5 mmol/l)
Water flow rate: approx. 220 l
Steam flow rate: approx. 440 min.
– Level 2 (medium):
Local water hardness level 1
8.4-14 °d (1.5-2.5 mmol/l)
Water flow rate: approx. 100 l
Steam flow rate: approx. 200 min.
– Level 3 (hard):
Local water hardness range 2
14-21 °d (2.5-3.8 mmol/l)
Water flow rate: approx. 70 l
Steam flow rate: approx. 140 min.
– Level 4 (very hard):
Local water hardness range 3-4
21 °d (3.8 mmol/l) or more
Water flow rate: approx. 40 l
Steam flow rate: approx. 80 min.
Setting the water hardness
You can use the test strip supplied to
check the water hardness level, or your
local water supplier will be able to
advise you on the water hardness in
your area.
Preparing the coffee machine for use
^ Dip the test strip in water for a
You can now set the water hardness
level for the coffee machine.
Setting the water hardness level
^ In the main menu, press the OK
r
^ Turn the rotary control until WATER
^ Turn the rotary control until the water
The setting is now saved.
second, then shake off any excess
water. The result will be evident after
about a minute.
button for two seconds.
SETTINGS
WATER HARDNESS
HARDNESS appears in the display.
Press the OK button.
hardness level you require appears
in the display.
Press the OK button.
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