Miele W 1903 operating instructions Before using the first time, Water hardness reminder

Before using the first time

Important:

The appliance must be properly in- stalled and connected to the water and electrical supply in accordance with local and national codes.

See “Installation instructions”.

Make sure the shipping struts on the rear of the washer have been re- moved.

Any residual water left in the machine from the testing pro- cess should be flushed out as follows:

^Do not put any laundry in the ma- chine.

^Place 1/4 of the recommended amount of detergent in compartment

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^Turn on the machine.

^Turn the program selector to the “COTTONS 140°F” program.

^Press the “Short” button.

^Any residues will be flushed out dur- ing the course of the program.

Water hardness reminder.

The amount of detergent needed to wash clothes can depend on various factors, including the water hardness in your area. You can set the water hard- ness dial in the detergent dispenser as a reminder.

^Turn the dial to the required setting. Use the tool supplied with the ma- chine. It is located behind the deter- gent drawer door, on the left hand side (see “Cleaning and Care”).

Water hardness ranges

(in grains per gallon and PPM calcium carbon-

ate)

1	2	3	4
soft water	medium water	hard water	very hard
			water
less than	8-14	15-22	over 22
7 grains	grains	grains	grains
per gallon	per gallon	per gallon	per gallon
less than	130-250 PPM	260-390 PPM	over 400 PPM
125 PPM	calcium car-	calcium car-	calcium car-
calcium car-	bonate	bonate	bonate
bonate

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