Measuring The Water Hardness; Setting The Water Hardness - Miele CM 5100 Operating Instructions Manual

– 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 (21 °d (>21 °d (>3.8 mmol/l) or
more
Water flow rate: approx. 40 l
Steam flow rate: approx. 80 min.

Measuring 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.
^ Dip the test strip in water for a
second, then shake off any excess
water. The result will be evident after
about a minute.
You can now set the water hardness
level for the coffee machine.
Preparing the coffee machine for use

Setting the water hardness

^ In the main menu, press the OK
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^ Turn the rotary control until WATER
^ Turn the rotary control until the water
The setting is now saved.
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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