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Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐ fore installation or use.
en-US HG06 M.-Nr. 10 014 050
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................. 5
Displaying and setting the water hardness level .............................................. 19
Before using the appliance for the first time, you require:..................................... 21
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐ propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher, please read the installation plan and the operating instructions carefully before it is installed and used for the first time. They con‐ tain important information on its installation, safety, use and main‐ tenance.
Keep the installation plan and the operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli‐ ance with this information.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Correct use
This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and similar residential environments.
This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use.
It must only be used as specified in these operating instructions for cleaning domestic dishware and cutlery. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil‐ dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety with children
Children must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance at all times to avoid the risk of injury. There is the risk that children may lock themselves in the dishwasher.
If the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model) is active keep young children away from the area in which the door opens. Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the open‐ ing mechanism.
Danger of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
Keep children away from detergents. Dishwasher detergents can cause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet. Seek medical attention immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaled detergent.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Technical safety
Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per‐ formed by a Miele-authorized service technician. Work by unquali‐ fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.
Before installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of dam‐ age. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwash‐ er. A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective grounding system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the elec‐ trical system in the house should be checked by a qualified electri‐ cian.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate grounding system (e.g. electric shock).
Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be assur‐ ed if it has been connected to the electrical supply.
The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply via a suitable switched socket using a 3-pin plug with a grounding contact (it must not be hard-wired). The electrical socket must be easily accessible after the dishwasher is installed so that it can be disconnected from the electricity supply at any time.
There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher. There is a danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher is pushed up against a plug.
The dishwasher must not be installed under a cooktop. The high radiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a cooktop could damage the dishwasher. For the same reason, it should not be installed next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat, such as heaters, etc.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage, and frequen‐ cy) matches the electrical supply before connecting the dishwasher to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
Do not connect the dishwasher to the electrical supply until it has been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door springs.
The dishwasher may only be operated if the door opening mecha‐ nism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger while the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model) is active.
To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:
– The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. They are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the door cannot fall open.
– The door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens at the end of the drying phase.
Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply by a multisocket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the re‐ quired safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in a non-sta‐ tionary location (e.g., on a ship).
Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronic module may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
The plastic housing of the water connection contains an electrical valve. The housing must not be dipped in water.
There are live wires in the water intake hose. Do not shorten the water intake hose, even if it is too long.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The built-in WaterProof System offers reliable protection against water damage if the following conditions are met:
– Proper installation
– Proper maintenance of the dishwasher or replacement of the parts in case of noticeable damage
– Closing of the water valve during longer absences (for example, vacation)
The WaterProof System will work even if the appliance is switched off. However, the appliance must remain connected to the electricity supply.
The water pressure (flow pressure at the connection point) must be between 4.35 - 145 psi.
A damaged appliance could be dangerous. If the dishwasher gets damaged, turn off the electrical supply and contact Miele.
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele-authorized service technician.
Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safe‐ ty of the appliance.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the electrical supply (turn it off and with‐ draw the plug from the socket).
If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cable of the same type (available from Miele) by a Miele-au‐ thorized service technician only.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Proper installation
The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance with the installation plan.
Be careful when installing the dishwasher. Wear protective gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components.
The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure problem-free operation.
In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwash‐ ers must only be installed under a continuous counter which is se‐ cured to adjacent cabinetry.
If you want to convert your freestanding dishwasher to a built-un‐ der ("U") model, you will need to order the appropriate conversion kit. If you remove the existing toe-kick, you must replace it with a Umodel plinth. This is necessary to avoid the risk of injury caused by protruding metal parts.
The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. They are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the door cannot fall open.
The appliance may only be used with correctly adjusted door springs.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Proper use
Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion!
Do not inhale or ingest powder detergent. Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in the nose, mouth, and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Seek medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or in‐ haled.
Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily as someone could trip over it and be injured by it.
Do not sit or lean on the opened door. This could cause the dish‐ washer to tip and be damaged, and you could get injured.
Dishes can be very hot at the end of a program. Allow them to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading.
Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish‐ washers. Do not use dishwashing liquid.
Do not use commercial or industrial detergents as these may cause damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical re‐ action (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).
Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.
This will cause serious damage to the reservoir.
Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dish‐ washer detergent will damage the water softener. Make sure you have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling the salt reservoir!
Only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation.
Do not use other salts such as cooking salt, agricultural grade or gritting salt. These may contain insoluble additives which can impair the functioning of the water softener.
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In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐ lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with the handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, place knives and forks with the handles upwards.
Plastic items which cannot withstand being washed in hot water, such as disposable plastic containers or plastic cutlery should not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures in the dish‐ washer may cause them to melt or lose shape.
If you use the "FlexiTimer/Delay Start" option (depending on mod‐ el), make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent.
Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dis‐ penser and may not be thoroughly dispersed.
Please observe the information given in "Technical data" regard‐ ing the capacity of the dishwasher.
Accessories
Use only genuine original Miele parts. If spare parts or accesso‐ ries from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
Disposal of your old dishwasher
Make the door lock inoperative so that children cannot acciden‐ tally shut themselves in. Remove or destroy the locking bracket of the door lock, and make appropriate arrangements for the disposal of the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON TO ANY FUTURE USER
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Guide to the dishwasher
Appliance overview a
Upper spray arm (not visible) b
Cutlery tray (depending on model) c
Upper basket d
Middle spray arm e
Air intake for drying (depending on model) f
Lower spray arm g
Filter system h
Data plate i
Rinse aid reservoir j
Dual compartment detergent dis‐ penser k
Optical Interface l
Reservoir for dishwasher salt
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Guide to the dishwasher
Control panel a
Optical Interface b
Program selection c
Time display d
Check/Refill indicators e
Delay Start button with indicator light f
Short button with indicator light g
Program selection button h
(On/Off) Button
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of packaging material
The cardboard box and packaging pro‐ tect the appliance during shipping.
These materials are biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials.
Please be sure that your old appliance does not pose a danger to children while being stored for disposal.
Energy-saving dishwashing
This dishwasher is economical in the use of water and electricity. For best re‐ sults follow these tips:
– For most economical dishwashing, make full use of the baskets without overloading the dishwasher.
– Choose a program that best suits the degree of soiling and the type of dishes being washed.
– Select the Economy program (de‐ pending on model) for energy-saving dishwashing. This program is the most efficient in terms of its com‐ bined energy and water consumption at cleaning normally soiled dishware.
– Follow the detergent manufacturer's recommendations on detergent dos‐ age.
– When using powder or liquid deter‐ gent, you can use
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/
3
less detergent if baskets are only half full.
– The dishwasher can be connected to a hot water supply for further econo‐ mies. If the water is heated by for ex‐ ample, solar panels, this would be energy efficient.
However, if your water is heated by electricity we would recommend con‐ nection to cold water.
You can find additional tips on energysaving dishwashing in "Miele's guide to dishwashing".
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Opening the door
Pull the handle to open the door.
If the door is opened during operation, all functions are automatically interrupt‐ ed.
Water in the dishwasher may be hot. Danger of scalding!
Only open the door during operation if absolutely necessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so.
Before using for the first time
Closing the door
Push the baskets in.
Then lift the door upwards and push until it clicks into position.
Danger of crushing injuries!
Do not put your hand inside the door as it is closing.
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Water softener
In order to achieve good cleaning re‐ sults, the dishwasher needs to operate with soft water. Hard water results in a build-up of calcium deposits on dish‐ ware and in the dishwasher.
Water supplies with a hardness level higher than 4 gr/gal (4 °d) needs to be softened. This takes place automatical‐ ly in the integrated water softener. The water softener in the dishwasher is suit‐ able for a water hardness level of up to
73 gr/gal (70 °d).
– The water softener requires dish‐ washer salt.
Depending on the water hardness level (< 22 gr/gal, or 21 °d), dish‐ washer salt is not required if combi‐ nation tablets are being used (see
"Operation - Detergent").
– The dishwasher must be program‐ med for the water hardness in your area.
– Your local water supplier can tell you the water hardness level in your area.
– Where the water hardness fluctuates e.g. between 10 - 16 gr/gal (10 - 15
°d), always program the dishwasher to the higher value (16 gr/gal or 15 °d in this example).
It is useful to know your water hardness so that you can provide the service technician with this information in the event of any service calls.
Enter the water hardness below:
____________ gr/gal (°d)
The dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level of 1 gr/gal (1 °d).
If this setting corresponds to the hard‐ ness of your water, you do not need to do anything more.
However, if you have a different water hardness, you must adjust the water softener to match your water hardness.
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Displaying and setting the water hardness level
Open the door.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button, if it is turned on.
Press the program selection button
, and, simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the button.
Keep the program selection button pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the proce‐ dure from the beginning again.
Press the Short button twice.
The Short indicator light will flash twice at short intervals.
The value which has been set for the water hardness appears as a figure in the time display (see table) according to
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will start flashing in the time display.
This is the factory default setting of 1°.
Use the program selection button to select the value which equates to your water hardness level.
Each press of the button moves you up a level. When the highest water hardness level is reached, the setting starts from the beginning again.
The setting is now stored in memory.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
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°d
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
8
9
10
11
12
3
4
5
1
2
6
7 gr/gal
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
8
9
10
11
13
3
4
5
1
2
6
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18
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20
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10
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Time dis‐ play
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
°f
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25
27
29
31
32
34
36
14
16
18
20
22
5
7
9
2
4
11
13
°d
28
29
30
31
32
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
33
34
35
36
37-45
46-60
61-70 gr/gal
29
30
31
32
33
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
34
35
36
38
39--47
48-63
64-73
°f
36
45
60
70
33
34
35
28
29
30
31
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Time dis‐ play
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22
23
24
25
26
27
50
52
54
56
58
38
40
41
43
45
47
49
59
61
63
65
66-80
82-107
109-125
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Before using the appliance for the first time, you require:
– Approx. 1 liter (1 qt.) of water
– Approx. 2 lbs (1 kg) of dishwasher salt
– Domestic dishwasher detergent
– Rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers
Every dishwasher is tested at the fac‐ tory. There will be residual water in the appliance from this test. It is not an in‐ dication that it has been used previ‐ ously.
Dishwasher salt
In order to achieve good cleaning re‐ sults, the dishwasher needs to operate with soft water. Hard water results in a build-up of calcium deposits on dish‐ ware and in the dishwasher.
Water supplies with a hardness level higher than 4 gr/gal (4 °d) needs to be softened. This takes place automatical‐ ly in the integrated water softener. The water softener in the dishwasher is suit‐ able for a water hardness level of up to
73 gr/gal (70 °d).
The water softener requires dishwasher salt.
Depending on the water hardness level
(< 22 gr/gal or 21 °d), dishwasher salt is not required if combination tablets are being used (see "Operation - Deter‐ gent").
Before using for the first time
If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than 5 gr/gal
(5 °d) you do not have to add dish‐ washer salt. The prompt to add salt will be switched off automatically.
Dishwasher detergent will de‐ stroy the water softener.
Do not fill the salt container with dishwasher detergent (even liquid detergent).
Use only special, coarse-grained dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen salt.
Other types of salt may contain in‐ soluble components which can dam‐ age the water softener.
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Filling the salt reservoir
Before filling the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt for the first time, you must fill it with approx. 1 liter (1 qt.) of water to enable the salt to dis‐ solve.
Once the dishwasher has been used for the first time, there is always suf‐ ficient water in the reservoir.
Remove the lower basket and un‐ screw the salt reservoir cap.
Water will run out of the reservoir when the cap is removed.
It should therefore only be removed in order to refill the salt reservoir.
Fill the reservoir with approx. 1 liter (1 qt.) of water (first use only).
Place the funnel provided over the salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt until the reservoir is full. The salt reservoir holds approx. 2 lbs (1 kg) of salt depending on the brand used.
Clean any excess salt from around the reservoir opening and then screw the cap on again firmly.
Immediately after filling the salt reser‐ voir, run the Express program with the Short program option selected and without any dishware in the dish‐ washer to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet.
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Salt refill indicator
Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt when the Salt indicator light comes on (If it comes on during a program, wait until the end of the program).
Risk of corrosion!
Immediately after filling the salt res‐ ervoir, run the Express program with the Short program option selected and without any dishware in the dishwasher to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet.
After the salt reservoir has been filled, the refill indicator may still be lit up if the salt concentration has not yet reached the correct level. It will go out when the correct concentration is reached.
The salt refill indicator will be switched off if you have programmed the dish‐ washer for a water hardness below 5 gr/gal (5 °d).
Before using for the first time
If you only ever use combination prod‐ ucts in your dishwasher, you can switch both refill indicators for salt and rinse aid off if you wish (see "Op‐ tions - Refill indicators").
If you switch to using detergent that does not contain salt or rinse aid, it is important to remember to add dishwasher salt and rinse aid and to switch the indicators back on.
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Rinse aid
Rinse aid is needed to prevent spotting on dishes and glassware. The rinse aid is filled in the reservoir and the set amount will be automatically dosed.
Filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir.
Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers into the res‐ ervoir.
When using "Tab" detergents rinse aid is not needed.
Adding rinse aid
Add rinse aid only until it is visible in the opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
3.7 oz. (110 ml).
Close the flap firmly so that it clicks into place. Otherwise water can enter the rinse aid reservoir during a pro‐ gram.
Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This prevents over-foaming occurring dur‐ ing the next program.
Press the button on the lid of the rinse aid reservoir in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open.
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Rinse aid indicator
When the Rinse Aid indicator lights up, the rinse aid reservoir contains suffi‐ cient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programs only.
Add rinse aid.
If you only ever use combination prod‐ ucts in your dishwasher, you can switch both refill indicators for salt and rinse aid off if you wish (see "Op‐ tions - Refill indicators").
Setting the rinse aid dosage
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for best results.
The rinse aid dosage is set in stages from 0 to 6. It is set to 3 at the factory.
This is the recommended setting.
The dosage can turn out to be higher than the set value due to the automatic adjustment of the Automatic program.
If spots appear on dishware and glass‐ ware:
Increase the rinse aid dosage.
If clouding or smearing appears on dishware and glassware:
Decrease the rinse aid dosage.
Before using for the first time
Turn the dishwasher off with the button, if it is turned on.
Press the program selection button
, and, simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the button.
Keep the program selection button pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the proce‐ dure from the beginning again.
Press the Short button three times.
The Short indicator will flash 3 times at short intervals.
The set value will appear in the display after .
The flashing sequence will appear in the display.
This indicates a factory default setting of 3.
Use the program selection button to select the setting required.
Each press of the button moves you up a level.
The setting is now stored in memory.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
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Tips
Remove coarse food residues from the dishware.
There is no need to rinse items under running water!
Do not wash items soiled with ash, sand, wax, grease, or paint in the dishwasher. These will damage the dishwasher.
Dishware can be loaded anywhere in the baskets, but the following notes should be observed:
– Do not place dishes or cutlery inside other pieces. They will cover each other.
– Load the dishware so that water can access all surfaces. This ensures that they get properly cleaned.
– Make sure that all items are securely positioned.
– Hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. must be inverted in the basket.
– Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g., champagne glasses, should be placed in the center of the basket to ensure better water coverage.
– Concave items such as mugs or bowls should be placed at an angle so that the water can run off.
– The spray arms must not be blocked by items which are too tall or hang through the baskets. If in doubt, test for free movement by manually rotat‐ ing the spray arms.
– Make sure that small items cannot fall through the holders in the bas‐ kets.
Small items, e.g., lids, should there‐ fore be placed in the cutlery tray or cutlery basket (depending on model).
Some foods may contain natural dyes, e.g., carrots, tomatoes or to‐ mato sauce. Plastic items in the dishwasher may discolor if large quantities of these foodstuffs find their way into the dishwasher on the dishware. The stability of plastic items is not affected by this discolor‐ ation.
Cleaning silver cutlery in the dish‐ washer may also cause plastic items to discolor.
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Items not recommended for dish‐ washing
– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards and dishware or items with wooden parts
– Craft items, antiques, valuable vases, and decorative glassware
– Plastic items which are not heat-re‐ sistant: the high temperatures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape.
– Copper, brass, tin and aluminum items may discolor or become matt.
– Colors painted over a glaze may fade after a number of washes.
– Delicate glassware and glassware containing lead crystal: clouding may occur over time.
Please note:
Silverware previously cleaned with a silver polish may still be damp or spot‐ ted at the end of a program, where wa‐ ter has not run off smoothly. It may need to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth.
Silver which has been in contact with foods containing sulphur can discolor.
These include egg yolk, onions, mayon‐ naise, mustard, fish, and marinades.
Aluminum components (e.g., range hood grease filters) must not be cleaned with a commercial or in‐ dustrial cleaning agent.
These may damage the material.
Tip: When purchasing new dishware and cutlery, make sure they are dish‐ washer-safe.
Glass care
– Clouding may occur on glasses after frequent washing. If delicate glass‐ ware is washed in the dishwasher, ensure that only very low tempera‐ tures are used (see program chart), or a special glass-care program is used
(depending on model). This will re‐ duce the risk of clouding.
– Purchase glassware which is dish‐ washer-safe (e.g., Riedel glassware).
– Use detergents with glass protective additives (e.g., Miele CareCollection tabs).
– Visit "http://www.mieleglass‐ care.com/international/en/glasscare/ english" for more information on glass care.
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With models with cutlery tray, 10 standard place settings
Upper basket
Lower basket
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
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Upper basket
For safety reasons, do not oper‐ ate the dishwasher without the upper and lower baskets in place.
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Adjustable cup rack (depending on model)
Use the upper basket for small, light‐ weight and delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls, etc.
Shallow pans or casserole dishes can also be placed in the upper basket.
Raise the rack to make room for tall items.
Glasses can be arranged along the po‐ sitioning rail of the cup rack to give them some support during the pro‐ gram.
Lower the cup rack and lean the glasses against it, or double stack smaller pieces.
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Adjusting the upper basket
In order to gain more space for taller items the upper basket can be adjusted on three levels with 3/4" (2 cm) be‐ tween each level.
The upper basket can also be set at an angle with one side high and the other side low. Make sure, however, that the basket can slide smoothly in and out of the cabinet.
Pull the upper basket out.
Dishwashers with cutlery tray
Upper bas‐ ket adjust‐ ment
Upper
Middle
Plate in inches (cm)
Upper bas‐ ket
Lower bas‐ ket
7 7/8" (15) 12 3/16"
(31)
6 11/16"
(17)
11 7/16"
(29)
7 1/2" (19) 10 5/8" (27) Lower
Depending on the setting of the upper basket, a variety of plate dimensions can be accommodated.
To raise the upper basket:
Lift the basket until it clicks into place.
To lower the upper basket:
Pull upwards on the levers at either side of the upper basket.
Adjust the basket to the desired height and then push the levers se‐ curely back down into position.
Depending on the setting of the upper basket, the following plate dimensions can be accommodated.
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Lower basket
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Hinged spikes
Both rows of spikes at the front can be lowered to make more room for large items, e.g., pots, pans, and dishes.
For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc.
Glasses, cups and small items such as saucers can also be placed in the lower basket. Do not place thin, deli‐ cate glassware in the lower basket.
Press the yellow lever downwards , and then lower the spikes .
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Comfort insert
The comfort insert is used for cups, glasses, plates, dishes, and pots.
The comfort insert can be removed to make more room for larger items such as casserole dishes.
Removing the insert
The cup rack can be raised to make more room for tall items.
Stemware, e.g., wine glasses or champagne flutes, can be leaned against the cup rest or suspended from it.
Press the insert downwards and press the catch inwards at the same time .
Refitting the insert
Position the comfort insert at the back of the lower basket.
Fit the insert into the lower basket with the hooks under the long crosspiece.
Push the insert downwards and at the same time move the catch out‐ wards until it clicks into position.
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Bottle holder (depending on model)
The bottle holder can be used to wash narrow items, e.g., milk and baby bot‐ tles.
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Place the bottle holder in the position shown in the bottom basket.
If placed anywhere else, water will not be able to access the bottle prop‐ erly, and cleaning results will be im‐ paired.
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Cutlery
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
Arrange the cutlery in the tray as shown.
To make unloading much easier, cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc.
Spoon heads should be placed in con‐ tact with at least one of the serrated re‐ tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off them freely.
The upper spray arm must not be blocked by items which are too big.
If spoon handles do not fit between the holders, lay them the other way round.
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Detergent
Only use detergents formulated for domestic dishwashers.
Refer to the manufacturer's packaging as to whether Tab products are suitable for the water hardness level in your area.
Please note that the cleaning and dry‐ ing results of Tab detergents can vary greatly.
For optimum cleaning and drying re‐ sults, use Miele dishwasher detergent and add Miele salt and Miele rinse aid separately. See "Optional accesso‐ ries."
Operation
Detergent dosage
Follow the dosage recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging.
Unless directed otherwise, use one detergent tab or add 1 1/4 - 2 table‐ spoons (20 - 30 ml) detergent to compartment II, depending on the level of soiling. With very heavy soil‐ ing you can also add a small amount of detergent to compartment l.
Tabs may not dissolve completely when the Express program (if availa‐ ble) is used.
Use only the recommended amount of detergent. Continued use of too much detergent may cause machine damage.
Dishwasher detergents can cause burning in the nose, mouth, and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing.
Avoid inhaling or swallowing dish‐ washer detergent. Keep children away from detergent. Keep deter‐ gent out of the reach of children.
Keep children away from the dish‐ washer when the door is open. There could still be detergent residues in the dishwasher. Only add detergent just before starting the program and lock the door with the child safety lock (depending on model).
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Operation
Adding detergent
Press the opening catch on the de‐ tergent dispenser. The flap will spring open.
The flap is always open at the end of a program.
Add the required amount of detergent and close the flap.
Make sure that the detergent packag‐ ing is properly closed after use to avoid it getting damp and becoming lumpy.
Dispensing aid
Compartment I holds a maximum of 2 teaspoons (10 ml),
Compartment II holds a maximum of
3.5 tablespoons (50 ml) of detergent.
The marks in compartment II indicate the levels of approximately 1 ¼ and 2 tablespoons (20 and 30 ml) respective‐ ly. The marks indicate the approximate fill level in ml when the door is open in a horizontal position.
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Operation
Turning on
Turn on the water supply if it is turned off.
Open the door.
Make sure the spray arms are not ob‐ structed.
Turn the dishwasher on with the button.
The indicator light next to the program selected will come on.
Selecting a program
Choose your program according to the type of load and the degree of soiling.
The different programs and their uses are described in the Program Over‐ view chapter.
Use the program selection button to select the program required.
The indicator light for the program se‐ lected will light up.
The program duration will appear in hours and minutes in the display.
You can now select program options
(see "Options").
If any program options are selected, the appropriate indicator lights will also light up.
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Operation
Starting a program
Start the program by closing the door within four seconds of the last press of a button.
The program will begin.
The Optical Interface comes on to show that a program has been started.
If you do not close the door within four seconds, the indicator light of the selected program and the time display will flash.
The program cannot be started until you press the program selection but‐ ton and close the door within four seconds.
A program should only be canceled in the first few minutes, if at all. Oth‐ erwise important program stages could be omitted.
Time display
The duration of the program selected appears in hours and minutes in the display before the program begins. Dur‐ ing the program, the time left until the end of the program is displayed.
The program duration displayed may vary with the same program. It is influ‐ enced by, among other things, the wa‐ ter temperature at each intake, the re‐ activation process, the type of deter‐ gent, the amount of dishware, and the amount of soiling.
When a program is selected for the first time, the display shows an average time for a cold water intake.
The times shown in the program over‐ view refer to standard test loads and temperatures.
Each time a program is run, the elec‐ tronic module calculates the program duration required according to the tem‐ perature of the water taken into the dishwasher and the amount of dish‐ ware.
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Energy management
To save energy, the dishwasher will switch off automatically 10 minutes af‐ ter the last time a button has been pressed or 10 minutes after the end of the program (see "Options - Optimize
Standby").
Press the button to switch the dishwasher back on.
The dishwasher will not turn off while a program is running, during the delay start period, or if there is a fault.
Operation
At the end of the program
At the end of a program, the TimeCon‐ trol function will be visible flashing slowly with the door shut. The buzzer might also be sounding.
The program has finished when . appears in the display.
The drying fan may continue to run for a few minutes at the end of the pro‐ gram.
The dishwasher can now be opened and unloaded (see "Unloading the dishwasher").
To prevent the risk of steam damage to the counter edging above the dishwasher, it is advisable to leave the door closed until you are ready to unload the dishware. Alter‐ natively you can open the door fully until the dishware is cool enough to unload. Do not leave the door only partially open.
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Operation
Turning off
At the end of a program:
Open the door.
The dishwasher can be switched off at any time using the button.
Turning the dishwasher off during a pro‐ gram stops the program.
Turning the dishwasher off during the run-up to a delay start time (FlexiTimer) will also stop the process.
If the dishwasher is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g., while on vacation, the water supply should be closed.
Unloading the dishwasher
Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot. Allow the dishes to cool until they are comforta‐ ble enough to handle before unloading them.
The dishes will cool much faster if you open the door when the program has ended.
First unload the lower basket, then the upper basket, and finally the cutlery tray (depending on model).
This will prevent water drops from the upper basket and cutlery tray from fall‐ ing onto the dishes in the lower basket.
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Operation
Interrupting a program
The program will be interrupted as soon as you open the door.
After four seconds, the indicator light of the selected program and the time dis‐ play will flash.
Press the program selection button and close the door within four sec‐ onds.
The program will continue from the point at which it was interrupted.
Water in the dishwasher may be hot. Danger of scalding!
Only open the door if absolutely nec‐ essary and exercise extreme caution when doing so. Before closing the door again, leave it ajar for approx.
20 seconds. This will enable the tem‐ perature in the wash cabinet to set‐ tle. After that, press the program se‐ lection button and close the door within four seconds.
Changing a program
If the detergent dispenser flap has already opened, do not change the program.
If a program has already started and you wish to change it, proceed as fol‐ lows:
Open the door.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
Turn the dishwasher on again with the button.
Select the desired program.
Start the program by closing the door within four seconds.
The Optical Interface comes on to show that a program has been started.
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Options
Short
The Short option reduces the duration of programs in which this option is available.
In order to achieve optimum cleaning results, consumption rates are in‐ creased with this option.
When used in combination with the
Rapid program, the Short option results in a wash program without drying or au‐ tomatic opening of the door (if availa‐ ble).
Open the door.
Turn the dishwasher on with the button.
Select a program.
Press the Short button.
The Short indicator light will light up.
The program can now be started.
The option selected will remain active for that particular program until the set‐ ting is changed.
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Options
Turning off the refill indicators
If you consistently use a Tab detergent, you can deactivate the refill indicators if you wish.
Open the door.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button, if it is turned on.
Press the program selection button
, and, simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the button.
Keep the program selection button pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the proce‐ dure from the beginning again.
Press the Short button nine times.
The Short indicator light will flash nine times at short intervals.
The flashing sequence in the time dis‐ play will show whether the refill indica‐ tors are switched on or off.
– : Refill indicators activated
– : Refill indicators deactivated
Press the program selection button to change the setting.
The setting is now stored in memory.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
If you switch to using detergent that does not contain salt or rinse aid, it is important to remember to add dishwasher salt and rinse aid and to switch the indicators back on.
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Options
Delay Start
You can set the start time for a pro‐ gram, e.g., to take advantage of night time electricity rates. The start time can be delayed between 30 minutes and 24 hours.
The delay period is shown in 30 mi‐ nutes increments for a delay period be‐ tween 30 minutes and 9 hours 30 mi‐ nutes. It is shown in hours for periods longer than this.
When using the Delay Start function, make sure that the detergent com‐ partment is dry before adding deter‐ gent. Wipe dry with a cloth if neces‐ sary. If the compartment is wet, powder detergent can become lum‐ py and stick to the dispenser, with the result that it is not fully dis‐ pensed.
Do not use liquid detergent when se‐ lecting Delay Start, as it can run into the dishwasher before it is required.
Open the door.
Turn the dishwasher on with the button.
Select the desired program.
Press the button.
The last delay start time used will ap‐ pear in the time display. The indica‐ tor light will light up.
Set the required delay start time us‐ ing the button.
If you keep the button pressed, the time will increase automatically up to
hours. To get back to . hours, press the button twice.
Close the door within four seconds.
If you do not close the door within four seconds, the indicator light of the selected program and the time display will flash.
The program cannot be started until you press the program selection but‐ ton and close the door within four seconds.
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Options
Open the door if you need to check how long the delay period has left to run.
The time up until the program starts will count down in the display in hours for durations above 10 hours, and in mi‐ nutes for durations below 10 hours.
When the set time is reached, the pro‐ gram selected will start automatically.
The time remaining will appear in the time display and the indicator light will go out.
How the Delay Start time is shown in the display: up to 59 minutes: e.g., 30 minutes = .
1 hour up to 9 hours 30 minutes: e.g., 5 hours = . over 10 hours: e.g., 15 hours =
If you open the door during the delay start time, you must then press the program selection button and close the door within four seconds in order to continue the delay start time.
Starting a program before the delay start time has elapsed:
A program can be started before the delay start period has elapsed.
Proceed as follows:
Open the door.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
Turn the dishwasher on again with the button.
Select the program you want.
Start the program by closing the door within four seconds.
The Optical Interface comes on to show that a program has been started.
If you do not close the door within four seconds, the indicator light of the selected program and the time display will flash.
The program cannot be started until you press the program selection but‐ ton and close the door within four seconds.
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Options
Buzzer tones
A sequence of audible tones will sound at the end of the program or if there is a fault.
The buzzer at the end of a program and the warning buzzer in the event of a fault will sound 4 times at intervals with a short pause between each set.
The buzzer tones are set to off at the factory.
If you want the buzzer to sound at the end of a program, you will have to switch it on. Buzzer tones for faults are always active.
Open the door.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button, if it is turned on.
Press the program selection button
, and, simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the button.
Keep the program selection button pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the proce‐ dure from the beginning again.
Press the Short button four times.
The Short indicator will flash four times at short intervals.
The flashing sequence in the time dis‐ play shows whether the buzzers at the end of the program are activated or de‐ activated.
– : Buzzer tones activated
– : Buzzer tones deactivated
Press the program selection button to change the setting.
The setting is now stored in memory.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
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Options
Optimize Standby
"Optimize Standby" is activated by de‐ fault.
To save energy, the dishwasher will switch off automatically a few minutes after the last time a button has been pressed or after the end of a program.
The dishwasher will not turn off while a program is running, during the delay start period, or if there is a fault.
Optimize Standby can be switched off if you prefer. If you do this the duration before the dishwasher switches off au‐ tomatically increases to 6 hours. Doing this will increase energy consumption.
Open the door.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button, if it is turned on.
Press the program selection button
, and, simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the button.
Keep the program selection button pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the proce‐ dure from the beginning again.
Press the Short button eight times.
The Short indicator light will flash eight times at short intervals.
The flashing sequence in the display shows whether or not Optimize Stand‐ by is activated.
– : "Optimize Standby" activated
– : "Optimize Standby" deactivated
Press the program selection button to change the setting.
The setting is now stored in memory.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
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Options
Factory default settings
If you have altered any settings from the factory default, you can reset them back to the factory default settings as follows:
Open the door.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button, if it is turned on.
Press the program selection button
, and, simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the button.
Keep the program selection button pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the proce‐ dure from the beginning again.
Press the Short button 19 times.
The Short indicator light will flash once at a long interval and then 9 times at short intervals.
The flashing sequence in the display in‐ dicates whether a setting has been changed from its factory default.
– : All settings are set to factory de‐ fault settings
– : At least one setting has been changed
To reset the dishwasher to the factory default settings, press the program selection button .
The setting is now stored in memory.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
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Program overview
Program When to use
Prewash
Program sequence
Main wash
Interim rinse
Final rinse
Normal
Pots &
Pans
China &
Crystal
Program for regular use to completely wash a full load of normally soiled dish‐ ware with the ability to ad‐ just energy and water con‐ sumption based on the soil load of the dishware.
For heavily soiled dishware and normally soiled pots, pans and utensils with dried on residue; use 20% more detergent than rec‐ ommended.
GlassCare program for temperature-sensitive glasses and dishes with light soiling. Use 50% of the detergent amount.
SaniWash To sanitize dishware, e.g.
baby bottles, cutting boards and preparation dishware.
Express "Quick program" for lightly soiled dishware, e.g. party dishware or to remove salt traces from the wash cabi‐ net after refilling salt; not suitable for detergent tabs.
Pre-wash To rinse dishes when a complete program is not needed.
If re‐ quired
2X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
If re‐ quired
X
X
2X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Consumption: The consumption values refer to a hot-water connection.
Electric power: 0.01 - 1.0 kWh
Water: 1.0 - 3.7 gal. (3.8 - 14 l)
Drying
X
X
X
X
X
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Cleaning and care
Check and clean your dishwasher regularly. This will help avoid prob‐ lems and faults.
All surfaces are susceptible to scratching.
Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or discolor all surfa‐ ces.
Cleaning the wash cabinet
Generally, the wash cabinet is self cleaning if the correct amount of deter‐ gent is used.
If, however, there are lime scale or grease deposits in the cabinet, these can be removed with a special dish‐ washer cleaner (see "Optional accesso‐ ries"). Follow the instructions on the packaging.
If you mainly use low temperature pro‐ grams (< 120°F/50 °C), there is a risk of bacteria and unpleasant odors building up in the wash cabinet. To prevent this happening the dishwasher will automat‐ ically increase the temperature in the fi‐ nal rinse of the selected program after several programs using low tempera‐ tures have been run.
Clean the filters in the wash cabinet regularly.
Cleaning the door and the door seal
Bacteria could build up on the door seal and the sides of the dishwasher door as these surfaces are outside the wash cabinet and are not accessed and cleaned by the spray arm jets.
Wipe the door seals regularly with a damp cloth to remove food deposits.
Wipe off any food or drink residues which may have dripped onto the sides of the dishwasher door before closing it.
Cleaning the control panel
The control panel should only be wiped with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the indicator reflector panel
The indicator reflector panel for the Op‐ tical Interface / TimeControl function
(depending on model) is situated in the cover plate underneath the counter.
The indicator reflector panel should only be wiped with a damp cloth or a suitable cleaning agent designed for use on plastic.
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Cleaning the door front
If soiling remains longer, it may happen that the surfaces can be‐ come discolored or changed.
Remove any soiling immediately.
Clean the front with a solution of warm water and a little dishwashing liquid applied with a soft sponge.
Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft cloth.
Glass cleaners may be used to clean the exterior. However do not allow them to sit or "puddle", this can cause damage to the surface.
Remove the cleaner promptly.
Cleaning and care
To better maintain your appliance avoid the following:
– Cleaning products containing soda, ammonia, acid, or chloride
– Descaling agents
– Abrasive cleaning products, such as scouring powder, scouring liquid, or pumice stones,
– Cleaners containing solvents
– Stainless steel cleaners
– Dishwasher cleaner
– Oven cleaners
– Glass cleaner
– Hard, abrasive brushes or sponges, e.g., pot scourers, brushes or spong‐ es which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents
– Eraser sponges
– Sharp metal scrapers
– Steel wool
– Steam cleaning appliances
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Cleaning and care
Filter system
The filter system in the base of the wash cabinet prevents food from being redeposited on dishes. It also protects the circulation pump from damage caused by foreign objects.
This dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place!
Collection of coarse soil may cause the filters to clog. The level of soiling and time it takes before the filters need cleaning will vary depending on use.
Check the condition of the filters reg‐ ularly and clean them if necessary.
Filter system
Turn the dishwasher off.
Turn the handle counter-clockwise to release the filter system .
Lift the filter system out of the dish‐ washer . Remove any coarse parti‐ cles and rinse the filter well under running water.
Use a nylon brush if necessary.
Ensure that course soil does not get into the circulation system and cause a blockage.
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Cleaning and care
To clean the inside of the filter, the flap must be opened:
Press catches together in the di‐ rection of the arrows as shown, and open the filter .
Rinse all the filters under running wa‐ ter.
Then close the flap so that the catch engages.
Replace the filter system so that it lies flat in the base of the wash cabi‐ net.
Then turn the handle clockwise until both arrows point towards each oth‐ er. This will lock the filter system in place.
Take care when you are fitting the filter system that it is secured in position correctly.
Otherwise coarse soil could get into the circulation system and cause a blockage.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the spray arms
Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray arms should therefore be inspected and cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months).
Turn the dishwasher off.
Remove the spray arms as follows:
Take out the cutlery tray (if your dish‐ washer is fitted with one).
Push the top spray arm upwards to engage the inner ratchet. Then un‐ screw the spray arm.
Pull the lower spray arm firmly up‐ wards to remove it.
Push the middle spray arm upwards
to engage the ratchet. Then un‐ screw the spray arm .
Remove the lower basket.
Use a pointed object to push the food particles that are stuck in the spray arm jets into the spray arm.
Rinse the spray arms thoroughly un‐ der running water.
Replace the spray arms and check that they rotate freely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐ ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting Miele Service. This will save time and money.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
You should, however, note the following:
Unauthorized or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to the appliance.
Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and na‐ tional safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthor‐ ized work.
Technical problems
Problem
The dishwasher does not start.
The dishwasher stops during a program.
After the program has started, the Optical In‐ terface is not visible.
Possible cause and solution
The door is not properly closed.
Push the door firmly shut.
The dishwasher is not plugged in.
Insert the plug.
The circuit breaker has tripped.
Reset the fuse (see data plate for the correct fuse rating).
The dishwasher is not switched on.
Turn the dishwasher on with the button.
The circuit breaker has tripped.
Reset the fuse (see data plate for the correct fuse rating).
If the circuit breaker trips again, contact Miele
Service.
The indicator reflector panel was not correctly fitted.
Refit the indicator reflector panel correctly (see the installation plan).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Problem
The Optical Interface is flashing quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
All the program indica‐ tor lights flash when the door is open.
Fault code appears in the display.
Fault :
The buzzer is sounding continuously.
The drain pump may al‐ so be running, even with the door open.
Fault :
Possible cause and solution
There may be a technical fault.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
Turn the dishwasher back on after a few seconds.
Select the desired program.
Close the door.
If the indicator lights flash again, there is a technical fault.
Contact Miele Service.
The WaterProof System has reacted.
Turn off the water supply.
Contact Miele Service.
A fault has occurred in the circulation pump.
Turn the dishwasher off for at least 30 seconds with the button.
Turn the dishwasher back on.
Select the desired program.
Close the door.
If the fault message appears again, there is a techni‐ cal fault.
Contact Miele Service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Water intake fault
Problem
The Optical Interface is flashing quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
The Intake/Drain indica‐ tor light is flashing on and off.
The Optical Interface is flashing quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
The Intake/Drain indica‐ tor light is flashing and fault code or has appeared in the display.
Possible cause and solution
The water supply is turned off.
Turn on the water supply all the way.
Before fixing the fault:
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
There is a problem with the water intake.
Turn on the water supply fully and start the pro‐ gram again.
Clean the water intake filter (see "Frequently asked questions").
The water pressure at the intake is lower than 4.35
psi.
Contact a plumber.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Water drainage fault
Problem
The Optical Interface is flashing quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
The Intake/Drain indica‐ tor light is flashing and fault code has ap‐ peared in the display.
Possible cause and solution
Before fixing the fault:
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
There is a problem with the water intake.
There might be water in the wash cabinet.
Clean the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -
Filter system").
Clean the drain pump (see "Frequently asked questions").
Clean the non-return valve (see "Frequently asked questions").
Remove any kink or loop in the drain hose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
General problems
Problem
The Optical Interface is flashing quickly.
The warning buzzer is sounding.
The indicator light of the selected program and the time display flash.
The dishwasher does not start or the delay start time stops run‐ ning.
Detergent residue is left in the dispenser at the end of a program.
The dispenser cover cannot be closed.
The inside of the door and/or the interior walls are wet after a program has finished.
Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a program.
Possible cause and solution
The safe mode of the dishwasher was activated.
The following takes place:
– If you do not close the door within four seconds of the last press of a button at program start
– If the door is open for longer than four seconds during a program or within the delay start time.
Press the program selection button and close the door within four seconds.
The dispenser was still damp when detergent was added.
Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding de‐ tergent.
Detergent residue is blocking the latch.
Remove the detergent residue.
This is caused by the drying system and does not in‐ dicate a fault. The moisture will dissipate after a while.
Before fixing the fault:
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
The filter system in the wash cabinet is clogged.
Clean the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -
Filter system").
The drain pump or non-return valve is blocked.
Clean the drain pump or the non-return valve (see
"Frequently asked questions").
The drain hose is kinked.
Remove the kink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Noises
Problem
There is a knocking noise in the wash cabi‐ net.
There is a rattling noise in the wash cabinet.
There is a knocking noise from the water pipe
Possible cause and solution
A spray arm is hitting the dishware.
Interrupt the program, and rearrange the items which are obstructing the spray arm.
Dishware is moving around in the wash cabinet.
Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces.
A foreign object (e.g., a cherry pit) has become lodged in the drain pump.
Remove the foreign object from the drain pump
(see "Maintenance - Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve").
This may be caused by the installation or the diame‐ ter of the water pipe.
This has no influence on dishwasher function. If in doubt, contact a suitably qualified plumber.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Poor cleaning results
Problem
The dishes are not clean.
Smearing appears on glassware and cutlery.
There is a bluish sheen on the surface of glass‐ ware; film can be wiped off.
Possible cause and solution
The dishes were not loaded correctly.
See notes in "Loading the dishwasher".
The program was not powerful enough.
Select a more intensive program (see "Program overview").
Not enough detergent was dispensed.
Use more detergent, or change your detergent.
Items are blocking the path of the spray arms.
Rearrange the items so that the spray arms can rotate freely.
The filter system in the base of the wash cabinet is not clean or is not correctly fitted.
This may cause the spray arm jets to get blocked.
Clean and/or fit the filter system correctly.
Clean the spray arm jets if necessary (see "Clean‐ ing and care - Cleaning the spray arms").
The non-return valve is open and blocked. Dirty water has flowed back into the wash cabinet.
Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve
(see "Frequently asked questions").
The rinse aid dosage is set too high.
Decrease the dosage (see "Before using for the first time - Rinse aid").
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Frequently Asked Questions
Problem
Dishware is not dry or cutlery and glasses are spotty.
Possible cause and solution
The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse aid reservoir is empty.
Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage, or change the brand of rinse aid (see "Before using for the first time - Rinse aid").
Dishware was taken out of the cabinet too soon.
Leave it in for longer (see "Operation").
Combination tabs have been used which have im‐ paired drying performance.
Change your detergent, or replenish the rinse aid
(see "Before using for the first time - Rinse aid").
Detergent deposits.
Switch to another detergent.
Glasses have a brown‐ ish-blue discoloration; the deposit cannot be wiped off.
Glasses are dull and discolored; the deposit cannot be wiped off.
Tea or lipstick stains have not been com‐ pletely removed.
Plastic parts are discol‐ ored.
The glassware is not dishwasher-safe. The surfaces are affected.
There is no remedy.
Purchase glassware which is dishwasher-safe.
The wash temperature of the selected program was too low.
Select a program with a higher wash temperature.
The bleaching effect of the detergent is too low.
Switch to another detergent.
Natural dyes, e.g., from carrots, tomatoes, or ketchup may be the cause. The amount of detergent used or its bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with natural dyes.
Use more detergent (see "Operation - Detergent").
Discoloration is irreversible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Problem
White residue is visible on dishware and cut‐ lery, clouding occurs on glassware; this film can be wiped off.
There are rust stains on the cutlery.
Possible cause and solution
The rinse aid dosage is too low.
Increase the dosage (see "Before using for the first time - Rinse aid").
The salt reservoir is empty.
Fill the salt reservoir (see "Before using for the first time - Dishwasher salt").
The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor‐ rectly.
Replace it, making sure that it screws back on correctly.
An unsuitable Tab detergent has been used.
Change your detergent.
The water softener is programmed to too low a water hardness level.
Program the water softener for harder water (see
"Before using for the first time - Water softener").
The affected items are not corrosion resistant.
There is no remedy.
Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-safe.
A program was not run after dishwasher salt was added. Traces of salt have got into the wash cycle.
Always run the Express program with the Short program option selected and without any dishware in the dishwasher after adding dishwasher salt.
The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor‐ rectly.
Replace it, making sure that it screws back on correctly.
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Frequently asked questions
Cleaning the water intake
A filter is incorporated in the screw con‐ nection of the water intake valve. The filter must be cleaned when dirty, other‐ wise insufficient water flows into the wash cabinet.
The plastic housing of the water connection contains an electrical component.
The housing must not be dipped in water.
Recommendation
If the water supply contains a large amount of insoluble substances, we recommend fitting a large-area filter in the connection between the faucet and the water intake hose threaded union.
This filter is available from a Miele deal‐ er or Miele Service.
To clean the filter:
Disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical supply.
Switch off at the mains socket and withdraw the plug.
Turn off the water supply.
Unscrew the water intake valve.
Take the seal ring out of the screw connection.
Withdraw the filter using pointed pli‐ ers and rinse clean under running water.
Replace the filter and washer, making sure they are sitting correctly.
Reconnect the water intake valve to the faucet, making sure it goes on correctly and is not cross-threaded.
Turn on the water supply.
If water leaks out, the screw connection may not be connected securely or it may have been screwed on at an angle.
Unscrew and reconnect the water in‐ take valve correctly.
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Frequently asked questions
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve
If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a program, the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean.
Turn off the dishwasher and pull the plug.
Take the filter system out of the wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and care -
Cleaning the filters").
Scoop the water out of the cabinet using a suitable container or utensil.
The drain pump is beneath the non-re‐ turn valve (see arrow).
Remove all foreign objects from the drain pump (glass or bone splinters).
Before returning the non-return valve, check that the drain pump is not blocked. Spin the propeller sever‐ al times in both directions to check for obstructions.
Carefully reinsert the non-return valve and secure it with the locking clamp.
Make sure the locking clamp clicks into place!
Press the catch for the non-return valve inwards .
Lift the non-return valve up and out
and rinse well under running water.
Remove all foreign objects from the non-return valve.
Be careful not to damage any delicate components when cleaning the drain pump and the non-return valve.
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Customer service
Repairs
For problems that you cannot resolve on your own, please contact:
– your Miele dealer or
– Miele Service
The telephone number for Miele is listed at the back of these instruc‐ tions.
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact the
Miele Service Department at the phone number on the back of this booklet.
Warranty
For more information, please refer to the included warranty.
MieleCare (USA only)
MieleCare, our Extended Service Con‐ tract program, gives you the assurance of knowing that your appliance invest‐ ment is covered by 5 years of worry free ownership.
MieleCare is the only Extended Service
Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service
Provider using genuine Miele parts. On‐ ly genuine Miele parts installed by fac‐ tory trained professionals can guaran‐ tee the safety, reliability, and longevity of your Miele appliance.
Please note that unless expressly ap‐ proved in writing by Miele’s Service de‐ partment, Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by
Miele. Our goal is to prevent unauthor‐ ized (and untrained) service personnel from working on your Miele products, possibly doing further damage to them, you and/or your home.
To learn more about MieleCare Extend‐ ed Service Contracts, please contact your appliance dealer or visit us online at: http://www.mieleusa.com
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Optional accessories
Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid, as well as cleaning and care products, are available as optional accessories.
All the products are designed for use with Miele dishwashers.
These and many other useful products can be ordered via the Miele website or from Miele (see end of this manual for contact details).
Dishwasher detergent, rinse aid, and salt
When you decided to buy a Miele dish‐ washer, you chose excellent quality and performance. However, ensuring that your dishwasher always delivers the best possible results will also depend on your choice of dishwasher deter‐ gent, rinse aid, and dishwasher salt, as cleaning results can vary depending on the brand used.
With Miele CareCollection products, you can be sure of optimum results as these products have been specially de‐ signed for Miele dishwashers.
Detergent tabs
– Sparkling results even with stubborn food deposits
– Combination product with other components such as rinse aid, salt, and glass protection additives
– Phosphate-free - safe for the envi‐ ronment
– Water-soluble wrapping - no need to unwrap
Powder detergent
– With active oxygen for thorough cleaning
– With enzymes which are effective even in low temperature programs
– With glass protection against corro‐ sion
Rinse aid
– For gleaming glasses
– Helps dishware to dry
– With glass protection against corro‐ sion
– Specially designed cap for precise, easy dispensing
Dishwasher salt
– Prevents lime scale on dishware and in the appliance
– Extra coarse-grained
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Optional accessories
Dishwasher care products
Miele cleaning and care products pro‐ vide optimum care for your dishwasher.
Dishwasher cleaner
– Cleans the dishwasher effectively and thoroughly
– Removes grease, bacteria, and un‐ pleasant odors
– Ensures excellent dishwashing re‐ sults
Dishwasher descaler
– Removes heavy lime scale deposits
– Mild and gentle with natural citric acid
Dishwasher conditioner
– Removes odors, lime scale, and light deposits
– Maintains the elasticity and leak tightness of the seals
Dishwasher freshener
– Neutralizes unpleasant odors
– Fresh, pleasant lime and green tea scent
– Easy to attach to the dishwasher basket
– Very economical, lasts for 60 wash cycles
Accessories
Some accessories may be supplied as standard, depending on model.
Cappuccinatore insert
The Cappuccinatore insert can be used for cleaning the individual parts of the
Miele Cappuccinatore in the dishwash‐ er.
Small cutlery basket
This small basket for the lower basket can be used for additional cutlery, in‐ cluding ladles and small parts.
Insert for glasses
The insert for glasses fits in the lower basket and is designed to accommo‐ date lots of glasses.
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Installation Instructions
Please refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions.
To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, please contact Miele for additional instructions.
Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information.
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Electrical connection
Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
Check that the voltage, frequency and fuse rating shown on the data plate match the household mains supply.
The power outlet must be accessible after installation. Do not use an ex‐ tension cord to connect the dish‐ washer to the mains. Danger of over‐ heating! See data plate on the right side of the door.
A damaged power cord must only be replaced with a genuine Miele cord by a Miele service technician.
Grounding instructions
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
GROUNDED.
In the event of a malfunction or break‐ down, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical cur‐ rent. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropri‐ ate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Improper connection of the equip‐ ment grounding conductor can result in electric shock.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the out‐ let, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
If there is any question concerning the proper electrical connection or grounding of this appliance to the powersupply, please consult a li‐ censed electrician or call Miele’s
Technical Service Department:
USA: 1-800-999-1360
CDN: 1-800-565-6435
Specifications
The dishwasher comes equipped with a
4 ft (1.2 m) powercord with a molded plug for connection to 120 V, 60 Hz,
15 A grounded receptacle.
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The Miele WaterProof System
With proper installation, the Miele Wa‐ terProof System will protect you from water damage.
Water intake
Water in the dishwasher must not be used as drinking water.
– The dishwasher may be connected to a cold or hot water supply up to a maximum of 140°F/60°C.
We would only recommend connec‐ tion to a hot water supply if it is eco‐ nomical, e.g. a solar-powered supply.
When connected to a hot water sup‐ ply, all program stages which would otherwise be carried out with cold water will be carried out with hot wa‐ ter.
– The intake hose is approx. 4' 11"/1.5
m long. A 1.5 m long flexible metal extension hose (pressure tested to
2,030 psi) is available as an optional accessory, if required.
– A faucet with a 3/4" male thread must be provided on site.
– This appliance is constructed to comply with ANSI/ASSE 1001 //
IEC/EN/DIN 61770 // VDE 0700 Part
600, and may be connected to a suit‐ able supply without an extra non-re‐ turn valve if national regulations per‐ mit.
– The water pressure (flow pressure at the take-off point) must be between
4.35 - 145 psi. If the water pressure is too high, a pressure reducer valve must be fitted.
Water connection
After connecting the dishwasher to the water supply, check that the wa‐ ter intake is airtight.
To avoid any damage to the ap‐ pliance, the dishwasher must only be connected to fully vented pipework.
The intake hose must not be shortened or damaged in any way as it contains electrical components.
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Water connection
Drainage
– The machine comes equipped with a built-in non-return valve on the dis‐ charge side to prevent waste water from flowing back into the dishwash‐ er.
– Take the drain line of the dishwasher and attach the drain line as high as possible under the counter rim of the kitchen sink before connecting the end to the drain. The loop will serve to prevent a backed up drain or large volume of water in the sink from si‐ phoning back into the dishwasher.
– The dishwasher is supplied with ap‐ prox. 5' 11" (1.5 m) of flexible drain hose with an internal diameter of 7/8"
(22 mm).
– The drain hose can be extended us‐ ing extensions and adapters. The drainage length must not be longer than 13' 1 1/2" (4 m) and the delivery head must not exceed 3' 3 3/8"
(1 m).
– If the hose is to be directly fitted to the drainage outlet on site, use the hose clip supplied (see installation di‐ agram).
– The hose can be directed to the left or the right of the appliance.
– The on-site connector for the drain hose can be adapted to different widths of hose. If the connector pro‐ trudes too far into the drain hose, it will need to be shortened. Otherwise the drain hose may become blocked.
– The drain hose must not be short‐ ened.
Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose, and that it is not squashed or stretched.
After servicing the appliance, ensure that the drain does not leak.
Venting the drain
If the on-site drain connection is situat‐ ed lower than the guide path for the bottom basket rollers in the open door, the drain must be vented. Otherwise a siphoning effect during a program can cause the appliance to empty itself of water.
To vent: open the dishwasher door fully.
Pull the lower spray arm firmly up‐ wards to remove it.
Cut off the top of the vent valve in the wash cabinet.
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Sound emission testing
Prerequisites for sound emission tests
Load the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro‐ gram.
Setup for sound emission tests
The dishwasher must be set up according to the following specifications.
Install the dishwasher into an analyzing unit.
Secure the front panel.
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Sound emission testing
Push the provided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until it is flush with the appliance feet .
Push the toe-kick into place in such a way that it is flush with the door front .
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Sound emission testing
Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending on model) .
Push the insulating strip into the front top edge of the toe-kick .
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Please have the model and serial number of your appliance available before contacting Technical Service.
U.S.A.
Miele, Inc.
National Headquarters
9 Independence Way
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 800-843-7231
609-419-9898
Fax: 609-419-4298 www.mieleusa.com
Technical Service & Support
Nationwide
Phone: 800-999-1360
Fax: 888-586-8056
Canada
Importer
Miele Limited
Headquarters and Miele Centre
161 Four Valley Drive
Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca
Customer Care Centre
Phone: 800-565-6435
905-532-2272 [email protected]
Germany
Manufacturer
Miele & Cie. KG
Carl-Miele-Straße 29
33332 Gütersloh
G 4760
en-US M.-Nr. 10 014 050 / 04
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