User Guide
Contents 4 How it works 6 The essentials 8 Where will you see the benefits? 10 Operating the valves 12 Curved block salt 14 Thank you 16 Your Guarantee
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How it works
Our water softener will protect your home from limescale and improve the quality of water by removing the hardness minerals that are found in hard water. These hardness minerals are calcium and magnesium. A water softener plumbs into your mains water supply and removes the minerals directly from the water, throughout your whole home. The Minimax Innova rids your home of hardness through a process called ion exchange. The device contains two cylinders, both of which are filled with resin beads. The resin traps the hardness minerals, then softened water is supplied to your entire home.
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The essentials
Skin science New research has revealed the link between hard water and skin conditions like eczema. Scientists at the University of Sheffield and King’s College London, have proved that hard water damages the skin and potentially contributing to the development of eczema. The study proves that when it comes to skin conditions, softened water can make all the difference. Money saving The efficiency of your hot water system will improve. Softened water will remove the build up in your pipes, making your boiler more efficient. Appliances like your kettle, washing machine and dishwasher will all benefit from softened water. Shiner home with less cleaning Scale will disappear to uncover beautiful surfaces in your kitchen and bathroom keeping them looking brand new. You will no longer need to use harsh chemical products that hard water homes require. Longer lasting appliances With softened water scale will slowly diminish, extending the lifespan of appliances. With no limescale build up in appliances and pipes you will save money on costly maintenance or breakdowns.
Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of your Minimax Innova Water Softener:
Timescales Softened water will take 2 to 7 days to come through. Hot water can take longer to soften depending on the plumbing system in the property.
Regeneration The frequency your water softener regenerates is dependent on how much water your home uses. You may hear a noise during the regeneration process. Mini Curve Salt Your first two Mini Curve blocks of salt will be used up more quickly than subsequent curve salt. It is normal for the block salt to go down unevenly. Usage Typical block salt usage is 1 pack per person each month.
You’ll be able to see the benefits of softened water very soon after your
Minimax Innova has been installed. In most cases, you will immediately be able to enjoy more bubbles in your bath. Your kettle should be free from limescale after six weeks and limescale will disappear from your hot water cylinder after six months. Our water softener descales your home over time, meaning your pipes will be fully free from limescale after two years.
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Where will you see the benefits?
In your bathroom Fittings, such as taps and sinks, will stay much cleaner for longer. You will have that new shine look, with less cleaning required to keep it that way. Showering and bathing will feel silkier. Try not to use too much product as it will take a while to get used to and you simply won’t need as much. The bath may feel slippery at first, so please be careful. Outside It is best to water your garden with hard water as some plants aren’t happy in softened water. In most cases the outside tap is kept on the hard water supply. Some customers choose to have softened water supplied to the garden tap, so they experience the benefits of softened water when washing their car.
Indoors Some indoor plants thrive on softened water, but other varieties don’t. If in doubt, use hard water. Your hot water cylinder and pipework will descale over time once softened water starts flowing through the pipes. Not all fish are happy to live in softened water , some tropical and marine fish require special water conditions. Please take advice from your supplier before changing the water.
The products you use Softened water lathers better, so you will find you use fewer products; washing up liquid, shower gel, bubble bath, shampoo, the list is endless! With less limescale on surfaces, taps etc, you won’t need all those cleaning products and descalers. The Minimax Water Softener will keep your home and appliances cleaner for longer, meaning you don’t have to scrub as much. You will find you save money in the long run by not buying as many products. In your kitchen The amount of soap and washing powder will be drastically reduced when using your washing machine. Try out varying amounts to see what works for you, some people prefer not to use fabric conditioner at all as the softened water makes the clothes soft enough.
Use less powder or liquid in your dishwasher, and you won’t even need to use salt anymore. Glasses will now dry spotless. The heating element in your kettle will descale after the introduction of softened water, making it more efficient. The element inside might change colour once you start boiling softened water – this is perfectly normal. Your hot drinks will not contain any scale or scum residue. Cordials also mix well with softened water; you can use less, while enjoying more flavour. As well as tea and coffee not containing scale and scum, they taste a lot smoother. Most irons are designed to be used with hard water and therefore have built in descalers. It is not advised to use softened water with ones that do , please check your device instructions.
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The bypass valve for your water softener is located:
How to operate the bypass
ON
OFF
You can easily turn off your Minimax Water Softener by closing the outlet and inlet valves by a quarter, then open the bypass valve with another quarter turn. The outlet, inlet and bypass should all be facing the same
On installation, your Minimax Water Softener will have been turned on. The inlet and outlet valves should be in line with the pipework and the bypass will be cutting across the pipe. The inlet, outlet and bypass should all be facing the same direction.
Outlet Open
Inlet Open
Inlet Closed
Outlet Closed
direction still. Each install is
Bypass Open
Bypass closed
different, so the setup of yours might differ slightly from the diagrams.
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Curved block salt
How do I refill
the Mini Curved Salt?
Take off the clear lid, unwrap the Mini Curve salt and place it into the space. Simply position with the Mini Curve salt against the back of the softener.
A Minimax Innova Water Softener is non-electric, which is extremely beneficial as it doesn’t require any maintenance or regular service appointments.
If your Minimax Water Softener hasn’t been used for more than four days (e.g. if you have been away), run a tap for 5 minutes to rinse your water softener.
The most vital part of the water softener is the Mini Curved salt, without it your water softener won’t be able to supply your home with softened water. The water softener will use this salt to regenerate and ensure that the ion exchange process is always working and always providing softened water. The Mini Curve salt needs to be replenished regularly. Usage can vary as it depends on how much you consume in your home. We typically suggest one pack per person each month. When your Minimax Water Softener is first installed you may find that the block salt is used up at a faster rate. As time goes on it is perfectly normally for the two blocks to dissolve unevenly.
If your Mini Curve salt stops dissolving, it might have crystallised. Salt crystallisation is caused when the incoming mains water goes into a warmer environment, the brine solution at the bottom evaporates and causes crystallisation. This means the block salt can no longer function as it should and softened water won’t be provided to your home. The fix is simple and you can do it yourself; pour slightly cooled boiled water around each salt block, 1/2 pint will do – this will loosen the crystallisation. Simply scrape what’s left to the bottom of the water softener and it will dissolve.
Why do I need to use block salt? The Mini Curve salt is used for
regeneration of your Minimax Water Softener, which is vital to its function. The blocks are convenient to store and won’t create any spillage or mess unlike tablet salt. Where can I buy the Mini Curve salt for my water softener? Please contact your authorised Minimax Dealer who will supply them. What happens if I don’t replenish the Mini Curve salt? Without block salt, softened water can’t be supplied to your home. Hard water will enter your system again, meaning you experience the same hard water problems as before.
Pop the lid back on. Your home will continue to enjoy softened water.
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Thank you
Thank you for choosing a Minimax Innova Water for your home. We value your views and opinions, so would love to hear your feedback. If you have a spare couple of minutes, you can write a review here: https://www.minimax.co.uk/reviewcentre/
97% of customers would recommend the Minimax Water Softener.
By mentioning your Authorised Minimax Dealer you can help others discover the benefits of softened water in their home.
The Minimax Team
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Your guarantee
Contact We hope you thoroughly enjoy the benefits of a Minimax Water Softener in your home. If you have any questions, our friendly team is here to help!
Your water softener comes with a ten year parts guarantee. To ensure your guarantee remains valid you need to use curved block salt purchased from a Minimax supplier. All our waters softeners are approved by the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS), which means they comply to strict standards developed to safe guard Britain’s public water supplies. To register your guarantee please fill in the registration card in your pack.
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