Miele G 851 SC Plus - Manual (Page 15)

Programming the water softener
Your water hardness level must be
programmed into the dishwasher using
the program selector and buttons on
the control panel.
^ Make sure the dishwasher is turned
off.
^ Turn the program selector to "Stop".
^ Press and hold the "Top Solo" button
and at the same time turn on the
dishwasher with the "On/Off" button.
Release the "Top Solo" button within
two seconds.
The "Salt" indicator will flash.
If the "Rinse aid" indicator comes on,
the rinse aid dispenser needs to be
filled.
If any other indicator is lit or flashing,
the above steps must be repeated.
^ Turn the program selector to the
position which corresponds to the
water hardness in your area (see
table).
gr/gal* ppm Selector setting
1 - 4** 20 - 70 Normal Plus
5 - 7 90 - 130 Normal
8 - 10 140 - 180 China & Crystal
11 - 13 200 - 230 Rinse & Hold
14 - 16 250 - 290 5 o’clock position
17 - 22 310 - 400 6 o’clock position
23 - 35 410 - 630 7 o’clock position
36 - 70 650 - 1260 Energy Saver
* US gallons
** factory preset
Example:
Water hardness is 20 gr/gal.
Turn the program selector to the
"6 o’clock" position.
Before using for the first time
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