Water Softener; Water Hardness - Miele PG 8593 Operating Instructions Manual

Water hardness

In order to achieve good cleaning results, the machine needs to
operate with soft (low in calcium) water. Hard water results in the
build-up of calcium deposits on the load and the machine.
Tap water with a hardness level higher than 4 gr/gal must be
softened. This takes place automatically in the built-in water softener.
The water softener must be set to the exact hardness of the tap water
(see" Water softener - Setting the water hardness").
Miele Service is able to measure the exact water hardness on site.
Alternatively your local water supplier will be able to tell you the
exact degree of hardness in the mains water supply.
For future servicing it is useful to make a note of the water hardness
level so that you can provide the service technician with this
information. Enter your water hardness level here:
______________________________ gr/gal
The water softener must also be reactivated at regular intervals. To do
this, special reactivation salt is required (see "Water softener - Filling
the salt reservoir"). Reactivation occurs automatically during a
program sequence.
If the hardness level of your water is constantly lower than 4 gr/gal
salt is not required for the water softener. The water hardness level
must, however, still be set.

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