Maytag 860S manual Setting water hardness machines with water softener

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Setting water hardness

Setting water hardness (machines with water softener)

Before starting to use the dishwasher, you should set the correct water hardness. Phone your local water board to ascertain the water hardness in your area. The machine is set for low water hardness on delivery.

1.Turn the machine off with the main power button.

2.Press and hold the Temperature button and at the same time turn the machine on with the main power button

3.Release the Temperature button and you will now be in special settings.

4.Set the desired hardness with the Set button. Select from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 0 = without water softener as well as machines with water softener and low hardness.

No.	˚dH	˚fH

0	0-5	0-9

1	6-8	9-14

2	9-11	15-20

3	12-14	21-25

4	15-19	26-34

5	20-24	35-43

6	25-29	44-52

7	30-39	53-70

8	40-49	71-88

9	50+	89+

6. Press the Start/Stop button to confirm the setting.

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Contents Maytag MSE 860 Fars Dispensing dishwasher detergent Quick GuideLoading baskets Close the door Mini Program GuideContents Search words Salt Setting water hardnessRinse aid Performance informationBefore doing your first wash Safety Child-safe button lock Child SafetyAdvice Child-safe dishwashingParts of the dishwasher Technical informationBaskets Control panel DispenserBasic Course Load the baskets correctlyPress the main switch and select programme Select options TemperatureOptions DryingEco-dishwashing Specialsettings Changing options If the machine is switched off with the main switchPress Start/Stop and close the door Do you want to load more dishes?Fragile dishes Standard program Tested program55˚C 50˚C 30˚C Display Fine filter CleaningCoarse filter Drainage pumpDoor Spray armsTip Pour in rinse aid Machines with refill indicatorRinse aid Select dosageSalt Indicator is not workingApplies to dishwashers with water softeners Pour in salt Fault indications Display Type of fault ActionDishes are not clean Stains or a film on the china TroubleshootingProblems Possible causesProblems Machine Problems Possible causes ActionWater remains Bad odour in the machine Dishes are not sufficiently dryEnergy labelling Performance informationTest dosage Example of dishwasher loadingInstallation Suggestions on positioning the dishwasherConnection to electricity Technical dataConnection to water Connection to drainageAdjusting machines with adjustable foot Adjusting machines with six feet freestanding dishwasherAdjusting machines with three or four feet Positioning the machineFitting fixed kick-plate Fitting strip seal Adjusting the plinthScrew the dishwasher into place Setting water hardness Setting water hardness machines with water softenerService Service & guaranteeGuarantee Own comments Own comments Own comments Search words

860S specifications

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