In my Miele LaPerla the water softener adjusts automatically to the water hardness. Our water runs about between 9 and 11 grains and the dishwasher adjusts at every fill. The salt reservoir in mine is in the door. Very easy to refill. And it will also tell me when its getting low. I also let the dishwasher know what kind of detergent I am using. The settings are Powder,Gel, 2 in 1 tabs, and 3 in 1 tabs. Since I am using the Cascade All in 1 Tabs I have it set to 3 in 1 tabs. It will adjust the softener and the rinse aid dispenser accordingly.
Also this dishwasher uses Vario Pressure washing. Each cycle has its own water pressure. Pots and Pans cycle has an intense wash action Normal is a notch down but still does a fantastic job washing and Heavy Wash aka Intensive is very powerful. I also have a Large Items cycle and it will only run the top and bottom arms. That cycle has the most pressure and thats because it has to reach deep into tall items.
The Sensor Cycle will adjust according to the size of the washload and type. Also adjusts for how dirty the load is. It will add time if it needs it or subtract time as well. There are also cycles for Starch so lets say you have a pasta partty and the dishes and pots and pans have that starch ring that gets on them ...this cycle will banish it. Also a cheese cycle...I have not tried that one yet since I have not made lasagna in awhile. This dishwasher does switch wash arms during the cycle. Middle is used first for 10 seconds then the top and bottom run for 10 seconds and it goes on like that. During the main wash the cycling between arms is longer since the inline water heater is connected to the upper arm feed. Water heating is very fast and its not like a regular machine with an exposed heater element in the bottom. It can raise the water temp rather fast. And it can be connected to cold water if one had to.
Also this dishwasher uses Vario Pressure washing. Each cycle has its own water pressure. Pots and Pans cycle has an intense wash action Normal is a notch down but still does a fantastic job washing and Heavy Wash aka Intensive is very powerful. I also have a Large Items cycle and it will only run the top and bottom arms. That cycle has the most pressure and thats because it has to reach deep into tall items.
The Sensor Cycle will adjust according to the size of the washload and type. Also adjusts for how dirty the load is. It will add time if it needs it or subtract time as well. There are also cycles for Starch so lets say you have a pasta partty and the dishes and pots and pans have that starch ring that gets on them ...this cycle will banish it. Also a cheese cycle...I have not tried that one yet since I have not made lasagna in awhile. This dishwasher does switch wash arms during the cycle. Middle is used first for 10 seconds then the top and bottom run for 10 seconds and it goes on like that. During the main wash the cycling between arms is longer since the inline water heater is connected to the upper arm feed. Water heating is very fast and its not like a regular machine with an exposed heater element in the bottom. It can raise the water temp rather fast. And it can be connected to cold water if one had to.
