Miele 10 014 200 User Manual

Operating Instructions Dishwasher
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐ fore installation or use.
en-US M.-Nr. 10 014 200HG05
Contents
Guide to the dishwasher .....................................................................................
14
Appliance overview................................................................................................ 14
Control panel.......................................................................................................... 15
Display functions.................................................................................................... 16
Caring for the environment.................................................................................
17
Disposal of packaging material.............................................................................. 17
Disposal of your old appliance .............................................................................. 17
Energy-saving dishwashing ................................................................................... 17
Before using for the first time.............................................................................
18
Opening the door................................................................................................... 18
Closing the door .................................................................................................... 19
Child safety lock .................................................................................................... 19
Basic settings......................................................................................................... 20
Before using the appliance for the first time, you require:..................................... 22
Dishwasher salt...................................................................................................... 22
Filling the salt reservoir..................................................................................... 23
Salt refill indicator ............................................................................................. 24
Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 25
Adding rinse aid................................................................................................ 25
Rinse aid indicator ............................................................................................ 26
Loading the dishwasher ......................................................................................
27
Tips ........................................................................................................................ 27
Loading examples.................................................................................................. 29
Upper basket ......................................................................................................... 33
Adjusting the upper basket............................................................................... 35
Lower basket ......................................................................................................... 36
Grates and filters.................................................................................................... 39
Cutlery.................................................................................................................... 41
3D cutlery tray (depending on model)............................................................... 41
Operation ..............................................................................................................
42
Detergent ............................................................................................................... 42
Adding detergent .............................................................................................. 43
Turning on .............................................................................................................. 44
Selecting a program............................................................................................... 44
Starting a program................................................................................................. 45
Time display........................................................................................................... 45
Energy management.............................................................................................. 46
At the end of the program...................................................................................... 46
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Turning off .............................................................................................................. 47
Unloading the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 47
Interrupting a program........................................................................................... 48
Changing a program .............................................................................................. 48
Options..................................................................................................................
Options .................................................................................................................. 49
Delay Start with EcoStart....................................................................................... 51
Program overview................................................................................................
Settings menu ......................................................................................................
Opening the Settings menu ................................................................................... 56
Language ............................................................................................................
Time of day ............................................................................................................ 57
Date........................................................................................................................ 57
Water hardness...................................................................................................... 58
Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 59
SensorWash........................................................................................................... 59
AutoOpen............................................................................................................... 59
BrilliantLight ........................................................................................................... 60
Check filters ........................................................................................................... 60
Changing the main menu....................................................................................... 60
Saving options ....................................................................................................... 61
System lock ........................................................................................................... 61
Temperature........................................................................................................... 62
Brightness.............................................................................................................. 62
Volume ................................................................................................................... 62
Memory.................................................................................................................. 63
RemoteVision......................................................................................................... 63
Version info ............................................................................................................ 63
EcoStart ................................................................................................................. 64
Showroom program............................................................................................... 66
Factory default settings.......................................................................................... 66
Closing the Settings menu..................................................................................... 66
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54
56
56
Cleaning and care................................................................................................
Cleaning the wash cabinet..................................................................................... 67
Cleaning the door and the door seal ..................................................................... 67
Cleaning the door front.......................................................................................... 68
Filter system........................................................................................................... 69
Cleaning the spray arms ........................................................................................ 71
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Frequently Asked Questions...............................................................................
Technical problems................................................................................................ 72
Water intake fault................................................................................................... 74
Water drainage fault............................................................................................... 75
General problems................................................................................................... 76
Noises .................................................................................................................... 77
Poor cleaning results.............................................................................................. 78
Frequently asked questions................................................................................
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve ..................................................... 81
Customer service.................................................................................................
Repairs................................................................................................................... 82
Warranty................................................................................................................. 82
Optional accessories...........................................................................................
Installation Instructions.......................................................................................... 85
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 86
Water connection.................................................................................................
Connection to the water supply............................................................................. 88
Drainage................................................................................................................. 89
Sound emission testing.......................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐
opriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to
pr property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher, please 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.
read the installation plan and the operating instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Correct use

This dishwashe
similar residential environments.
r is intended for use in domestic households and
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 applianc
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
e is not intended for use by persons (including chil‐
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Safety with children

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Chil
constantly supervised.
Chil
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
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.
Dange
etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
K
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.
dren must be kept away from the appliance unless they are
dren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)
r of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,
eep children away from detergents. Dishwasher detergents can
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Technical safety

Installatio
formed by a Miele-authorized service technician. Work by unquali‐ fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.
Befor
age. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwash‐ er. A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous.
The ele
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
ed if it has been connected to the electrical supply.
The dishwasher must on
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.
n, repair, and maintenance work should only be per‐
e installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of dam‐
ctrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be assur‐
ly be plugged into the electricity supply
Ther
is a danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher is pushed up against a plug.
The dishwasher must no
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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e must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher. There
t be installed under a cooktop. The high
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
o avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the
T
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 con
been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door springs.
The dishwasher may on
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
ar
e 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 dr
nect the dishwasher to the electrical supply until it has
ly be operated if the door opening mecha‐
ying phase.
Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply by a multi-
socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the re‐ quired safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
This applianc
tionary location (e.g., on a ship).
e must not be installed and operated in a non-sta‐
Do not insta
frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronic module may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
The wat
be between 4.35 - 145 psi.
A d
damaged, turn off the electrical supply and contact Miele.
amaged appliance could be dangerous. If the dishwasher gets
ll the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of
er pressure (flow pressure at the connection point) must
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The manu
not repaired by a Miele-authorized service technician.
Defective co
only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safe‐ ty of the appliance.
During
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.
facturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
mponents should be replaced by Miele original parts
installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
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Proper installation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The dishwasher must be install
with the installation plan.
Be car
gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components.
eful when installing the dishwasher. Wear protective
The dishwasher must be corr
problem-free operation.
ed and connected in compliance
ectly aligned horizontally to ensure
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 spring
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.
s must be adjusted equally on both sides. They

Proper use

Do not use solDo not inh
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.
A
void leaving the door open unnecessarily as someone could trip
over it and be injured by it.
vents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion!
ale or ingest powder detergent. Dishwasher detergents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not sit or lea
washer to tip and be damaged, and you could get injured.
Dishes can
cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading.
n on the opened door. This could cause the dish‐
be very hot at the end of a program. Allow them to
Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish‐
washers. Do not use dishwashing liquid.
Do not use co
cause damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical re‐ action (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).
Do not fill
This will cause serious damage to the reservoir.
mmercial or industrial detergents as these may
the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.
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 coa
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.
rse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation.
In an app
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.
liance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please obser
ing the capacity of the dishwasher.
ve the information given in "Technical data" regard‐

Accessories

Use only ge
ries from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
nuine original Miele parts. If spare parts or accesso‐

Disposal of your old dishwasher

Mak
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

e the door lock inoperative so that children cannot acciden‐
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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
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g
Filter system
h
Data plate
i
Rinse aid reservoir
j
Dual compartment detergent dis‐ penser
k
Reservoir for dishwasher salt

Control panel

Guide to the dishwasher
a
On/Off sensor b For switching the dishwasher on and off.
b
Information sensor bu For displaying additional information about the option in
c
Selection sensor buttons
For selecting the option marked with a dash list ton. For altering values displayed. For navigating to other menu screens. The selection sensor buttons light up when active.
These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models with different heights. The specific dishwasher models are referred to as follows: Standard = 31 11/16" (80.5 cm) high dishwashers (integrated) and 33 1/4" (84.5 cm) high dishwashers (freestanding) XXL = 33 1/4" (84.5 cm) high dishwashers (integrated)
ed next to the sensor but‐
utton
tton
the display.
d
Display
See "Function of the display" for mor
e information.
e
"Back" sensor b For navigating back to the previous menu or deleting values which have been
set previously.
f
Start sensor bu For starting the selected program.
utton
tton
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Guide to the dishwasher

Display functions

General information

The display is used to select or set the following:
– The program – Any options – The Delay Start function – The Settings  menu – The display of information The display can show the following: – The program name – The program stage – The current time of day and the date – The estimated time left for the pro‐
gr
am to run
– Any relevant fault messages and in‐
formation
To save energy, the dishwasher turns
er a few minutes if you do not
off aft press any buttons during this time. To switch the dishwasher back on again, press the button.
A dash button indicates that a function can be selected with that sensor button. The relevant sensor button lights up.
The scroll bar on the right of the dis‐ play indicat more text are available which can be displayed by touching the relevant illu‐ minated sensor button.
A dotted line will appear under the last option available.
Touch the sensor button next to OK t confirm a message or setting and also to move to the next menu or another menu level.
A check will appear beside the op‐ tion whic
To exit a sub-menu, touch the sen‐ sor butt If you do not press any of the sensor buttons for several seconds, the display will return to the previous menu level. You may need to enter your settings again.
The Settings electronic module of the dishwasher to changing requirements (see "Set‐ tings menu").
in the display next to a sensor
es that more options or
o
h is currently selected.
on (Back).
menu is to adapt the
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Caring for the environment

Disposal of packaging material

The cardboard box and packaging pro‐
ect the appliance during shipping.
t These materials are biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances may contain materials th
at can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials.
Please be sure that your old appliance
es not pose a danger to children
do while being stored for disposal.

Energy-saving dishwashing

This dishwasher is economical in the use of wat sults follow these tips:
– For most economical dishwashing,
mak overloading the dishwasher.
– Choose a program that best suits the
degr dishes being washed.
– Select the ECO pr
on model) for energy-saving dish‐ washing. This program is the most ef‐ ficient in terms of its combined ener‐ gy and water consumption at clean‐ ing normally soiled dishware.
– If your dishwasher is connected to a
hot wat
Saver program for washing a lightly to
moderately soiled load. Because the water is not heated in this program, dishware may still be slightly damper at the end of this program than it would be with other programs.
er and electricity. For best re‐
e full use of the baskets without
ee of soiling and the type of
ogram (depending
er supply, select the Energy
– Follow the detergent manufacturer's
r
ecommendations on detergent dos‐
age.
– When using powder or liquid deter‐
gent, you can use 1/3 less det baskets are only half full.
You can find additional tips on energy­saving dishwashing in "Miele's guide t
o dishwashing".
ergent if
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Before using for the first time

Opening the door

At the end of programs with a drying
e (see "Program overview"), the
phas door will open automatically a little in order to help the drying process. This function can be deactivated if pre‐ ferred (see "Settings menu ­AutoOpen").
T
o open the door, reach under the
door grip and pull.
W
ater 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.
K
eep the area around the door
free of obstructions.
Open the door fully t
locking mechanism. The door locking pin then retracts. If the door is opened during operation,
all functions are automatically interrupt‐ ed.
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o disengage the
Before using for the first time

Closing the door

ush the baskets in.
PT
hen raise the door upwards until the
catch engages. The door will then close automatically.
Danger of crushing injuries!
Do not put your hand inside the door as it is closing.

Child safety lock

Use the safety lock to prevent children
om opening the dishwasher door.
fr
T
o lock the door, push the slide un‐
derneath the door grip to the right.
T
o unlock the door, push the slide to
the left.
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Before using for the first time

Basic settings

urn the dishwasher on using the
T
sensor button. The welcome screen will appear when
the dishwasher is turned on for the first time.

Language

The display will change automatically to the scr
Select the language you want as well
A check will appear ne guage that has been set.

Date

The display will change to the screen for setting the
een for setting the language.
as the cou
confirm with OK.
To learn about the display, read the section with the same name.
ntry, if appropriate, and
xt to the lan‐
date.

Time of day

The display will then change to the scr
een for setting the time.
The time of day needs to be set before the Delay start pr used. You can also show the current time of day in the display.
Use +/- t
with OK.
n set the minutes and confirm
The
with OK.

Time of day display

The display will then change to the
een for setting the display for the
scr time of day.
Selec
Co
t the display you require for the
time of day, and confirm this with OK.
nfirm the message about energy
consumption with OK.
ogram option can be
o set the hour and confirm
You can show the actual date and time in the display
Set the year using +/- and confirm
with OK. Then set the month and the day and
confirm them with OK.
Keeping the relevant sensor button pr
essed will increase or decrease the
time automatically.
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.
Before using for the first time

Water hardness

The display changes to the water hard‐ ness setting.
– The dishwasher must be program‐
med for the wat
er hardness in your
area.
– Your local water supplier can tell you
the wat
er 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
fact
ory for a water hardness level of 1
gr/gal (1 °d).
The message Set up successfully complet-
ed will then
appear in the display.
After confirming this message OK, the
efill indicators Refill salt and Refill
r
rinse aid may appear.
Add salt and rinse aid if necessary
(see "Before using for the first time ­Dishwasher salt" and "Rinse aid").
Confirm the messages with OK. The display will switch to the main
menu. The prompt to set the dishwasher up
for first use will not appear agai
n after you have run the first complete pro‐ gram.
Selec
t the water hardness level for
your water supply and confirm with
OK.
See "Settings menu - Water hardness" for more information.
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Before using for the first time
Before using the appliance for the first tim
– Approx. 2 lbs (1 kg) of dishwasher
salt – Domestic dishwasher detergent – Rinse aid formulated for domestic
dishwashers
Every dishwasher is tested at the fac‐ t
ory. There will be residual water in the appliance from this test. It is not an in‐ dication that it has been used previ‐ ously.
e, you require:

Dishwasher salt

In order to achieve good cleaning re‐ sults, the d 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).
ishwasher needs to operate
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 det
stroy the water softener. Do not fill the salt container with
dishwasher det detergent).
Use only special
dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen salt.
Other types of salt may contain in‐ soluble components which can dam‐ ag
e the water softener.
ergent will de‐
ergent (even liquid
, coarse-grained
The water softener requires dishwasher salt. Depending (< 22 gr/gal or 21 °d), dishwasher salt is not required if combination tablets are being used (see "Operation - Deter‐ gent").
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on the water hardness level

Filling the salt reservoir

Important! Before filling the salt res‐
voir with dishwasher salt for the
er first time, you must fill it with approx. 2 qt (2 l) of water to enable the salt to dissolve.
Once the dishwasher has been used for the first time, ther ficient water in the reservoir.
e is always suf‐
Before using for the first time
Remo
Fi
ve the lower basket and un‐
screw the salt reservoir cap.
Water will run out of the reservoir when the ca
It should therefore only be removed
order to refill the salt reservoir.
in
ll the reservoir with approx. 2 qt (2 l)
of water (first use only).
p is removed.
Place the funnel provided over the
salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt until the reservoir is full. The salt reservoir holds approx. 4 lbs (2 kg) of salt depending on the brand used.
an any excess salt from around
Cle
the reservoir opening and then screw the cap on again firmly.
Immediat
voir, run the the and without any dishware in the dish‐ washer to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet.
ely after filling the salt reser‐
Short pr
Express pr
ogram option selected
ogram with
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Before using for the first time

Salt refill indicator

Fi
ll the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt for reactivation when Refill salt appears in the display (If it appears during a program, wait until the end of the program).
Confirm with OK. The message will go out.
Risk of corr
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,
efill indicator may still appear in the
the r display if the salt concentration has not yet reached the correct level. If this is the case, confirm again with
The salt refill indicator will be turned off if you have pr er for a water hardness below 5 gr/gal (5 °d).
osion!
OK.
ogrammed the dishwash‐
If you only ever use Tab products in your dishwasher both refill indicators for salt and rinse aid if you wish (see "Settings menu ­Switching off the refill indicators").
If you switch to using detergent that does not contain salt or rinse aid, it is impor dishwasher salt and rinse aid and to switch the indicators back on.
tant to remember to add
, you can switch off
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Before using for the first time

Rinse aid

Rinse aid is needed to prevent spotting
dishes and glassware. The rinse aid
on is filled in the reservoir and the set amount will be automatically dosed.
Filli
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.
ng the rinse aid reservoir with

Adding rinse aid

P
ress 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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Before using for the first time
Add rinse aid only until it is visible in
the opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
3.7 o
z. (110 ml).
Close the flap firmly so that it clicks
o place. Otherwise water can enter
int the rinse aid reservoir during a pro‐ gram.

Rinse aid indicator

When the Refill rinse aid message ap‐ p
ears in the display, the reservoir con‐ tains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 pro‐ grams only.
Add rinse aid.Confirm with OK.
The message will go out.
If you only ever use Tab products in your dishwasher refill indicators for salt and rinse aid if you wish (see "Settings menu - Turn‐ ing off the refill indicators").
, you can turn off both
W
ipe up any spilled rinse aid. This prevents over-foaming occurring dur‐ ing the next program.
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for best r Rinse aid").
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esults (see "Settings menu -

Loading the dishwasher

Tips

Remove coarse food residues from the dishwar
There is no need to rinse items under runni
Dishware can be loaded anywhere in the baskets, but the following notes should be observed:
– Do not place dishes or cutlery inside
– Load the dishware so that water can
– Make sure that all items are securely
e.
ng water!
Do not wash it
ash, sand, wax, grease, or paint in the dishwasher. These will damage the dishwasher.
other pieces. They will cover each othe
r.
acce
ss all surfaces. This ensures that
they get properly cleaned.
positioned.
ems soiled with
– 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., 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.
carrots, tomatoes or to‐
– Hollow items such as cups, glasses,
pans, etc. must b basket.
– Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g.,
champagne glasses, should be placed in the cen ensure better water coverage.
– Concave items such as mugs or
bowls should be placed at an angle so that the wat
– The spray arms must not be blocked
ems which are too tall or hang
by it through the baskets. If in doubt, test for free movement by manually rotat‐ ing the spray arms.
e inverted in the
ter of the basket to
er can run off.
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Loading the dishwasher
Items not recommended for dish‐ washing
– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards and
dishwar
– Craft items, antiques, valuable vases,
and decor
– Plastic items which are not heat-re‐
sistan dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape.
– Copper, brass, tin and aluminum
it
– Colors painted over a glaze may fade
aft
– Delicate glassware and glassware
con occur over time.
Please note: Silverware
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.
e or items with wooden parts
ative glassware
t: the high temperatures in the
ems may discolor or become matt.
er a number of washes.
taining lead crystal: clouding may
previously cleaned with a

Glass care

– Clouding may occur on glasses after
fr
equent 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
– Use detergents with glass protective
additives (e.g., Miele CareCollection tabs).
– Visit "http://www.mieleglass‐
car english" for more information on glass care.
-safe (e.g., Riedel glassware).
e.com/international/en/glasscare/
Silver which has been in contact with foods contai These include egg yolk, onions, mayon‐ naise, mustard, fish, and marinades.
ning sulphur can discolor.
Aluminum components (e.g.,
ange hood grease filters) must not
r be cleaned with a commercial or in‐ dustrial cleaning agent.
These may damage the material.
Tip: When pur and cutlery, make sure they are dish‐ washer-safe.
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Upper basket
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
Lower basket
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