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Operating instructions
for dishwashers
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential
to read these instructions as well as the installation plan before it is
installed and used for the first time.
en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 075 750HG03
Contents
2
Guide to the appliance.......................................................................................... 5
Guide to the appliance ............................................................................................ 5
Control panel........................................................................................................... 6
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 7
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 16
Disposal of the packing material ........................................................................... 16
Disposing of your old appliance............................................................................ 16
Energy-saving dishwashing................................................................................... 17
Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 18
Opening the door .................................................................................................. 18
Closing the door.................................................................................................... 18
Water softener....................................................................................................... 19
Programming the water hardness level ............................................................ 20
Before using the appliance for the first time, you require: .................................... 22
Dishwasher salt ..................................................................................................... 22
Filling the salt reservoir..................................................................................... 23
Add salt reminder ........................................................................................ 24
Rinse aid................................................................................................................ 25
Adding rinse aid ...............................................................................................25
Add rinse aid reminder ................................................................................26
Setting the rinse aid dosage............................................................................. 27
Loading the dishwasher...................................................................................... 28
Notes ..................................................................................................................... 28
Upper basket......................................................................................................... 30
Adjusting the upper basket ..............................................................................31
Lower basket......................................................................................................... 32
Cutlery ................................................................................................................... 33
Cutlery tray ....................................................................................................... 33
Cutlery basket (depending on model) ..............................................................34
Loading examples ................................................................................................. 35
Dishwashers with cutlery tray........................................................................... 35
Dishwashers with cutlery basket......................................................................37
Comparison tests ................................................................................................ 39
Standard height with cutlery tray .......................................................................... 39
XXL height with cutlery tray................................................................................... 42
Standard and XXL height with cutlery basket ....................................................... 45
Contents
3
Operation.............................................................................................................. 48
Detergent............................................................................................................... 48
Adding detergent.............................................................................................. 50
Switching on the dishwasher ................................................................................ 51
Selecting a programme ......................................................................................... 51
Starting the programme ........................................................................................ 52
Display................................................................................................................... 52
Energy management ............................................................................................. 53
At the end of the programme ................................................................................ 53
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 54
Unloading the dishwasher..................................................................................... 54
Interrupting a programme...................................................................................... 55
Changing a programme......................................................................................... 55
Programme options............................................................................................. 56
Turbo ..................................................................................................................... 56
DetergentAgent ..................................................................................................... 56
Switching off the refill indicators ........................................................................... 57
Delay start ............................................................................................................. 58
Buzzer tones.......................................................................................................... 60
Adjust Sensor wash............................................................................................... 61
Optimise standby .................................................................................................. 62
Factory default settings......................................................................................... 63
Programme chart ................................................................................................64
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 68
Cleaning the wash cabinet .................................................................................... 68
Cleaning the door and the door seal..................................................................... 68
Cleaning the control panel .................................................................................... 68
Cleaning the door front ......................................................................................... 69
Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................... 70
Cleaning the filters................................................................................................. 70
Cleaning the spray arms........................................................................................ 72
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................73
Technical problems ............................................................................................... 73
Water inlet fault ..................................................................................................... 75
Water drainage fault .............................................................................................. 76
General problems.................................................................................................. 77
Noises.................................................................................................................... 78
Unsatisfactory washing result ............................................................................... 79
Contents
4
Maintenance ........................................................................................................82
Cleaning the water inlet filter................................................................................. 82
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve..................................................... 83
After sales service............................................................................................... 84
Repairs .................................................................................................................. 84
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 84
Optional accessories ..........................................................................................85
Electrical connection ..........................................................................................87
Water connection ................................................................................................ 88
The Miele Waterproof system................................................................................ 88
Connection to the water supply ............................................................................ 88
Drainage ................................................................................................................ 89
Technical data...................................................................................................... 90
Guide to the appliance
5
Guide to the appliance
a
Upper spray arm (not visible)
b
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
c
Upper basket
d
Middle spray arm
e
Air inlet for drying (depending on
model)
f
Lower spray arm
g
Filter combination
h
Data plate
i
Rinse aid reservoir
j
Dual compartment detergent
dispenser
k
Salt reservoir
Guide to the appliance
6
Control panel
a
Check/Refill indicators
/ = Inlet/Drain
= Rinse aid
= Salt
b
Display
c
Delay start button with indicator
light
d
Turbo button with indicator light
e
Programme selection
Auto = Sensor wash
= Gentle 45°C
ECO = ECO
50°C = Light soiling 50°C
75°C = Pots & pans 75°C
f
Programme selector button
g
On/Off button
These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models with
different heights.
The specific dishwasher models are referred to as follows:
Standard = 80.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated)
and 84.5 cm high dishwashers (freestanding)
XXL = 84.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated)
Warning and Safety instructions
7
This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements.
Inappropriate 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
contain important information on its installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
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-compliance
with this information.
Warning and Safety instructions
8
Correct application
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts.
This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use.
It must only be used as specified in these operating instructions
for cleaning domestic crockery 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
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Warning and Safety instructions
9
Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
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
opening mechanism.
Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves in
packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of
suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.
Keep detergent and other household agents out of the reach of
children at all times. Some dishwasher detergents are strongly
alkaline and contain irritants and corrosive ingredients. They can be
extremely dangerous if swallowed, and can cause burning in the
mouth, nose and throat, or inhibit breathing. Avoid contact with the
skin and eyes. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the
door is open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet or
dispenser. Check that the dispenser is empty after the completion of
a programme. Seek medical advice immediately if your child has
swallowed or inhaled detergent, e.g. Poisons Information Centre
(Australia) or National Poisons Centre (NZ).
Warning and Safety instructions
10
Technical safety
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical
appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service
technician.
Before installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of
damage. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged
dishwasher. 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 earthing
system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the
electrical system in the house should be checked by a qualified
electrician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be
assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply
via a suitable switched socket. 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.
Danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher were to be
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.
Warning and Safety instructions
11
To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the
connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and
frequency) matches the mains electricity supply before connecting
the dishwasher to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in any
doubt.
Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains 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
mechanism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of
injury whilst 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 mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (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
control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
To avoid any damage to the appliance, the dishwasher must only
be operated when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system.
The plastic housing of the water connection contains an electrical
valve. The housing must not be dipped in water.
Warning and Safety instructions
12
There are electrical wires in the water inlet hose. Do not cut the
water inlet hose, even if it is too long.
The integrated Waterproof system offers protection from water
damage, provided the following conditions are met:
– The dishwasher is correctly installed and plumbed in.
– The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced
where it can be seen that this is necessary.
– The tap has been turned off when the appliance is not used for a
longer period of time (e.g. during holidays).
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 50 and 1000 kPa (0.5 and 10 bar).
A damaged appliance could be dangerous. If the dishwasher gets
damaged, switch it off at the mains and call Miele.
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced
with a special cable of the same type (available from Miele) by a
Miele authorised service technician only in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning and Safety instructions
13
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which
may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered
by the warranty.
Correct installation
The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance
with the installation instructions.
Be careful when installing the dishwasher. Wear
protective gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal
components.
The dishwasher must be correctly aligned to ensure problem-free
operation.
In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwashers
must only be installed under a continuous worktop which is secured
to adjacent cabinetry.
If you want to convert your freestanding dishwasher to a built-
under ("U") model, you will need to order the appropriate conversion
kit. If you remove the existing plinth, you must replace it with a U-
model plinth. This is necessary to avoid the risk of injury caused by
protruding metal parts.
The door springs on either side need to be evenly adjusted. They
are correctly adjusted if the half-opened door (approx. 45° door
opening angle) remains in this position when it is released. The door
must not fall down under its own weight.
The appliance may only be used with correctly adjusted door
springs.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion!
Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher detergent. Some dishwasher
detergents are strongly alkaline and contain irritants or corrosive
ingredients. They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed, and can
cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat, or inhibit breathing.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Seek medical advice
immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled, e.g. Poisons
Information Centre (Australia) or National Poisons Centre (NZ).
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
dishwasher to tip and be damaged, and you could get injured.
Dishes can be very hot at the end of a programme. Allow them to
cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading.
Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic
dishwashers. Do not use washing-up liquid.
Do not use commercial or industrial detergents as these may
cause damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical
reaction (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
dishwasher 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
15
In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model) cutlery
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 etc. with the handles upwards.
Plastic items which cannot withstand being washed in hot water,
such as disposable plastic containers, or plastic cutlery and crockery
should not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures in
the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape.
If you use the "FlexiTimer/Delay start" option (depending on
model), make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent.
Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp
dispenser and may not be thoroughly dispersed.
Please observe the information given in "Technical data" regarding
the capacity of the dishwasher.
Accessories
Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Disposal of your old dishwasher
Make the door lock inoperative so that children cannot
accidentally shut themselves in. Remove or destroy the locking
bracket of the door lock, and make appropriate arrangements for the
disposal of the appliance.
Caring for the environment
16
Disposal of the packing
material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
The packaging consists of the following
materials:
Outer packaging:
– Corrugated cardboard made from up
to 100% recyclable material:
or: Polyethylene (PE) shrink wrap
– Polyproplylene (PP) strapping
Inner packaging:
– Chlorine and fluorine free expanded
polystyrene (EPS)
– Base, lid frame and support battens
made from untreated natural wood
from renewable forests
– Polyethylene (PE) protective wrap
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
recycled.
Ensure that any plastic
wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed
of safely and kept out of the reach of
babies and young children. Danger
of suffocation.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Therefore, please do not dispose of
your old appliance with your household
waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre.
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being
stored for disposal.
To enable sorting by type of plastic for
recycling, all plastic parts of the
appliance are labelled with international
standard symbols.
Caring for the environment
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Energy-saving dishwashing
This dishwasher is exceptionally
economical in its use of water and
electricity.
You can make the most of your
appliance by following these tips:
– For most economical dishwashing,
make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.
– Choose the programme to suit the
type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling.
– Select the ECO programme for
energy-saving dishwashing. This
programme is the most efficient in
terms of its combined energy and
water consumption at cleaning
normally soiled crockery.
– Follow the detergent manufacturer's
recommendations on detergent
dosage.
– When using powder or liquid
detergent you can use
1
/
3
less
detergent if baskets are only half full.
– If your household water system is
suitable, this dishwasher can be
connected to a hot water supply for
further economies. If the water is
heated by solar panels, for example,
this would be energy efficient.
However, if your water is heated by
electricity, we would recommend
connection to cold water.
You can find further tips on energy-
saving dishwashing in "Miele's guide
to dishwashing".
Before using for the first time
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Opening the door
Pull the handle.
If the door is opened during operation,
all functions are automatically
interrupted.
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.
Closing the door
Push the baskets right in.
Then lift the door upwards and push
until it clicks into position.
Danger of injury!
Do not put your hand inside the door
as it is closing.
Before using for the first time
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Water softener
In order to achieve good cleaning
results, the dishwasher needs to
operate with soft water. Hard water
results in a build-up of calcium deposits
on crockery and in the dishwasher.
Mains water with a hardness level
higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d - German
scale) needs to be softened. This takes
place automatically in the integrated
water softener. The water softener in
the dishwasher is suitable for a water
hardness level of up to 12.6 mmol/l (70
°d - German scale).
– The water softener requires
dishwasher salt.
Depending on the water hardness
level (< 3.8mmol/l, or 21°d - German
scale), dishwasher salt is not required
if combination tablets are being used
(see "Operation - Detergent").
– The dishwasher must be
programmed for the water hardness
level in your area.
– Your local water authority will be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
– Where the water hardness fluctuates,
e.g. between 1.8 and 2.7 mmol/l (10 -
15 °d - German scale), always
programme the dishwasher to the
higher value (2.7 mmol/l or 15 °d in
this example).
In the event of a fault, it will help the
service technician if you know the
hardness of your local water supply.
Enter the water hardness below:
____________mmol/l
The dishwasher is programmed at the
factory for a water hardness level of
0.2mmol/l (1°d - German scale).
If this setting corresponds to the
hardness 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.
Before using for the first time
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Programming the water hardness
level
Switch the dishwasher off with the
button, if it is switched on.
Press the programme selector button
in and, whilst holding it in, switch
the dishwasher on using the
button.
Keep the programme selector button
pressed in for at least 4 seconds
until the lower right-hand programme
indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the
procedure from the beginning again.
Press the Turbo button twice.
The Turbo indicator light will flash
rapidly twice at intervals.
The value which has been set for the
water hardness is shown as a figure
after in the display (see chart).
will start flashing in the display.
This is the factory default setting of
1°d.
Use the programme selector 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.
Switch the dishwasher off with the
button.
Before using for the first time
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°d mmol/l °f Display
1 0.2 2 1
2 0.4 4 2
3 0.5 5 3
4 0.7 7 4
5 0.9 9 5
6 1.1 11 6
7 1.3 13 7
8 1.4 14 8
9 1.6 16 9
10 1.8 18 10
11 2.0 20 11
12 2.2 22 12
13 2.3 23 13
14 2.5 25 14
15 2.7 27 15
16 2.9 29 16
17 3.1 31 17
18 3.2 32 18
19 3.4 34 19
20 3.6 36 20
°d mmol/l °f Display
21 3.8 38 21
22 4.0 40 22
23 4.1 41 23
24 4.3 43 24
25 4.5 45 25
26 4.7 47 26
27 4.9 49 27
28 5.0 50 28
29 5.2 52 29
30 5.4 54 30
31 5.6 56 31
32 5.8 58 32
33 5.9 59 33
34 6.1 61 34
35 6.3 63 35
36 6.5 65 36
37-50 6.7-9.0 67-89 50
51-60 9.2-10.8 91-108 60
61-70 11.0-12.6 110-126 70
Before using for the first time
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Before using the appliance for
the first time, you require:
– approx. 2 litres of water,
– approx. 2 kg dishwasher salt,
– domestic dishwasher detergent,
– rinse aid formulated for domestic
dishwashers.
Every dishwasher is tested at the
factory. There will be residual water in
the appliance from this test. It is not
an indication that it has been used
previously.
Dishwasher salt
In order to achieve good cleaning
results, the dishwasher needs to
operate with soft water. Hard water
results in a build-up of calcium deposits
on crockery and in the dishwasher.
Mains water with a hardness level
higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d - German
scale) needs to be softened. This takes
place automatically in the integrated
water softener. The water softener in
the dishwasher is suitable for a water
hardness level of up to 12.6 mmol/l
(70°d - German scale).
The water softener requires dishwasher
salt.
Depending on the water hardness level
(< 3.8 mmol/l, or 21 °d - German scale),
dishwasher salt is not required if
combination tablets are being used (see
"Operation - Detergent").
If the water hardness in your area is
constantly lower than 0.9 mmol/l
(5°d), you do not need to add
dishwasher salt. The prompt to add
dishwasher salt will be switched off
automatically. The water softener
must, however, still be programmed to
correspond to the water hardness
level in your area.
Dishwasher detergent will
damage the water softener.
Do not fill the salt reservoir with
powder or liquid detergent.
Only use special coarse grained
dishwasher salt for reactivation,
as other salts (e.g. cooking salt,
agricultural grade or gritting salt) may
contain insoluble additives which can
impair the functioning of the water
softener.
Before using for the first time
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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. 2litres of
water to enable the salt to dissolve.
Once the dishwasher has been used,
there is always sufficient water in the
reservoir.
Remove the lower basket and
unscrew the salt reservoir cap.
Water or saline solution 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.2litres
of water (first use only).
Place the funnel provided over the
salt reservoir and carefully fill with
dishwasher salt until the reservoir is
full. The salt reservoir holds approx. 2
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
reservoir, run the Gentle 45°C
programme with the Turbo
programme option selected and
without any crockery in the
dishwasher to remove any traces of
salt from the cabinet.
Before using for the first time
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Add salt reminder
Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher
salt when the Salt indicator light
comes on (If it comes on during a
programme, wait until the end of the
programme).
Risk of corrosion!
Immediately after filling the salt
reservoir, run the Gentle45°C
programme with the Turbo
programme option selected and
without any crockery 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 refill reminder will be switched off if
you have programmed the dishwasher
for a water hardness below 0.9mmol/l
(5°d - German scale).
If you only ever use multi-function
combination products in your
dishwasher, you can switch off both
refill reminders for salt and rinse aid if
you wish (see "Programme options -
Switching off the 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 reminders back on.
Before using for the first time
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Rinse aid
Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water
does not cling and leave marks on
crockery during the drying phase and
helps crockery dry faster after it has
been washed.
Rinse aid is poured into the storage
reservoir and the amount set is
dispensed automatically.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with powder or liquid
detergent will damage the reservoir.
Only pour rinse aid formulated for
domestic dishwashers into the
reservoir.
Alternatively, it is possible to use
– household vinegar with a max. 5%
acid content
or
– liquid citric acid up to 10% acid
content
The resulting rinsing and drying quality
will not, however, be as good as when
rinse aid is used.
Do not use vinegar with a higher
acid content (e.g. vinegar essence
25% acid).
This would damage the dishwasher.
If you only ever use combination
products containing rinse aid in your
dishwasher, you do not need to add
rinse aid.
Adding rinse aid
Press the button on the lid of the
rinse aid reservoir in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
Before using for the first time
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Add rinse aid only until it is visible in
the opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
110 ml.
Close the flap firmly so that it clicks
into place. Otherwise water can enter
the rinse aid reservoir during a
programme.
Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents over-foaming occurring
during the next programme.
Add rinse aid reminder
When the Rinse aid indicator light
comes on, the reservoir contains
sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programmes
only.
Add rinse aid in plenty of time.
If you only ever use multi-function
combination products in your
dishwasher, you can switch off both
refill reminders for salt and rinse aid if
you wish (see "Programme options -
Switching off the 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 reminders back on.
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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.
If the "Adjust Sensor wash" programme
function (depending on model) has
been activated, the amount of rinse aid
dispensed in the Sensor wash
programme can be higher than that set.
If spots appear on crockery and
glassware:
Increase the rinse aid dosage.
If clouding or smearing appears on
crockery and glassware:
Decrease the rinse aid dosage.
Switch the dishwasher off with the
button, if it is switched on.
Press the programme selector button
in and, whilst holding it in, switch
the dishwasher on using the
button.
Keep the programme selector button
pressed in for at least 4 seconds
until the lower right-hand programme
indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the
procedure from the beginning again.
Press the Turbo button 3 times.
The Turbo indicator will flash rapidly 3
times at intervals.
The dosage set will appear in the
display after .
The flashing sequence will appear in
the display.
This indicates the factory default setting
3.
Use the programme selector button
to select the setting required.
Each press of the button moves you
up a level.
The setting is now stored in memory.
Switch the dishwasher off with the
button.
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Notes
Remove coarse food residues from
crockery.
There is no need to rinse items under
running water.
Do not wash items soiled with
ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease or
paint in the dishwasher. Ash does
not dissolve and is distributed in the
wash cabinet. Wax, sand, lubricating
grease and paint cause damage to
the dishwasher.
Crockery can be loaded anywhere in
the baskets, but the following notes
should be observed:
– Do not place crockery and cutlery
inside other pieces where they may
be concealed.
– Load the crockery 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 centre of the basket to
ensure better water coverage.
– Wide based items should be placed
at an angle so that water can run off
them freely.
– 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
rotating the spray arms.
– Make sure that small items cannot
fall through the holders in the
baskets.
Small items, e.g. lids, should
therefore be placed in the cutlery tray
or cutlery basket (depending on
model).
Some foodstuffs may contain natural
dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or
tomato sauce. Plastic items in the
dishwasher may discolour if large
quantities of these foodstuffs find
their way into the dishwasher on the
crockery. The stability of plastic
items is not affected by this
discolouration.
Cleaning silver cutlery in the
dishwasher may also cause plastic
items to discolour.
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