Water Softener - Miele G 811 Operating Instructions Manual

Water softener

To achieve good cleaning results, the
dishwasher needs soft water. Hard
water results in calcium deposits on
dishware and in the dishwasher.
If your tap water hardness is above
8 gr/gal (values are in US gallons)
(140 ppm), the water should be
softened. This takes place
automatically in the unit's integrated
water softener.
– Your local water authority will be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
– The dishwasher must be
programmed to correspond to the
water hardness in your area.
– The water softener must be filled with
dishwasher salt for reactivation.
Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 9 - 17 gr/gal
(160 - 310 ppm), always program the
machine to the higher value, 17 gr/gal
(310 ppm) in this example.
If there is a fault, it will help the service
technician to know the hardness of your
local water supply.
^ Enter the water hardness:
Before using for the first time
gr/gal (ppm)
Turning the water softener off
If your water is consistently soft
(below 8 gr/gal) the salt reservoir
should not be filled with salt and
the water softener can be turned
off completely. The LED will not
light.
The setting cannot be changed during
a running program. Change the setting
at the end of a program or before
starting one.
^ Close the door and turn the program
selector to "Stop".
^ Turn the dishwasher off.
^ Press and hold the "Top Solo" button
and turn the dishwasher on.
^ Release the "Top Solo" button and
immediately press it two more times.
The "Intake/Drain" and "Salt" indicators
flash.
^ Set the program selector to the
6-o'clock position.
^ Use the "Top Solo" button to to set the
setting.
"Start" LED OFF = Water softener ON
"Start" LED ON = Water softener OFF
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