Miele G600, G800 manual 14Water Softener

G600 & G800 Electronic Dishwashers

Technical Information

4.17Water Softener

The Water Softener consists of 2 compartments - a Salt Container and an Ion Chamber. In addition it also has a mechanical Non-Return Valve, a Solenoid Valve and a Reed Switch / Magnetic Float Switch.

1 Reed switch B8/2 - salt level float switch

2 Salt container

3 Water exit

4 Ion exchanger

5 Mains water intake on underside

6 Solenoid valve Y38/1 - Softener

7 Intake for water for reactivation from reservoir in water mixer

Figure 4-14:Water Softener

Incoming water flows through the Intake Assembly and into the Ion Exchanger. When the water flows through the Softener, the calcium and magnesium ions are exchanged for sodium ions which soften the water. The softened water flows into the cabinet via a port in the Sump.

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