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G 4922
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Miele G 4920, G 4922, G 4925 Operating instructions

Operating instructions for dishwashers
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is es- sential to read these instructions as well as the installation sheet be­fore it is installed and used for the first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 09 953 490HG05
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Contents
Displaying and setting the water hardness .................................................... 21
Adding salt ..................................................................................................... 24
Add salt reminder ........................................................................................... 25
Adding rinse aid ............................................................................................. 26
Rinse aid refill reminder.................................................................................. 27
Setting the rinse aid dosage........................................................................... 28
Adjusting the upper basket ............................................................................ 32
Cutlery tray ..................................................................................................... 34
Cutlery basket (depending on model) ............................................................ 35
Dishwashers with cutlery tray......................................................................... 36
Dishwashers with cutlery basket ................................................................... 38
Adding detergent............................................................................................ 42
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Contents
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Contents
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Guide to the appliance

Overview

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
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g
Filter combination
h
Data plate
i
Rinse aid reservoir
j
Dual compartment detergent dis­penser
k
Salt reservoir

Control panel

Guide to the appliance
a
Programmes
b
Time display
c
Check / Refill indicators
d
Start button with indicator light
This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models. 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).
e
Short button with indicator light
f
Delay start button with indicator light
g
Programme selector button
h
On/Off button
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Warning and Safety instructions

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 sheet 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 sheet 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct application

This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
The dishwasher is not intended for outdoor use.It must only be used as a domestic appliance 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.
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli-
ance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the dishwasher unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the dishwasher and do
not let them play with it. There is a danger that children playing might shut 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. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate.
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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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and re­pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
A damaged dishwasher is dangerous. Check it for any recognis-
able damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re­quirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the electrical installa­tion tested 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 as-
sured 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 using a suitable fused plug (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.
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 hob. The high radi-
ant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a hob 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.
To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the
connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and fre­quency) match the mains electricity supply before connecting the dishwasher to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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 mech-
anism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger 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 (fire hazard).
The appliance must not be used in a non-stationary 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 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
component. It must not be dipped in water.
There are electrical wires in the water inlet hose. Do not shorten
the water inlet hose, even if it is too long.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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 stopcock is turned off during longer absences from the home (e.g. whilst on holiday).
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 take-off point) must be
between 50 and 1000kPa (0.5 and 10bar).
If the dishwasher gets damaged, switch it off at the mains imme-
diately and call your Miele Dealer or the Miele Service Department.
While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated.
Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-
ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply (switch it off and withdraw 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). For safety reas­ons this work must be carried out by a Miele authorised service technician only.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This dishwasher is supplied with a special lamp to cope with par-
ticular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp must only be used for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised person or the Miele Service Department.

Correct installation

The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance
with the installation sheet supplied.
Take care, both before and during installation of the dish-
washer, not to cut yourself on the metal parts. Danger of in­jury. Wear protective gloves.
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-un-
der (“U”) model, you will need to order the appropriate conversion kit. If you remove the existing plinth, 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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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion.Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher deter-
gents can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Seek medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.
You could injure yourself on the open dishwasher door or trip over
it. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.
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 the programme. 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 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 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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Warning and Safety instructions
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 etc. 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 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

Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu­facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liab­ility.

Disposal of your old dishwasher

Make the door lock inoperative so that children cannot accident-
ally shut themselves in. Make appropriate arrangements for the dis­posal of the appliance.
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Caring for the environment

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.
Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufactur­ing process and also reduces the amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposing of your old appli­ance
Electrical and electronic appliances of­ten contain valuable materials. They also contain specific materials, com­pounds and components, which were essential for their correct function and safety. These could be hazardous to hu­man health and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly. Please do not, therefore, dispose of your old appliance with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local com­munity waste collection / recycling centre for electrical and electronic ap­pliances, or contact your dealer or Miele for advice. You are also respons­ible for deleting any personal data that may be stored on the appliance being disposed of. Please ensure that your old appliance poses no risk to children while being stored prior to disposal.
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Caring for the environment

Energy saving washing

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 (depend­ing on model) 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 for example, solar panels, this would be energy efficient. However, if your water is heated by electricity we would recommend con­nection to cold water.
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Before using for the first time

Opening the door

To open the door, reach under the
door grip and pull.
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 raise the door up, and push un-
til it clicks into position.
Danger of injury.
Do not put your hand inside the door as it is closing.

Safety lock

The child safety lock can be used to prevent children opening the dish­washer. The door can then only be opened by using a lot of force.
To lock the door, push the slide un-
derneath the door grip to the right.
To unlock the door, push the slide to
the left.
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Before using for the first time

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 °dH - 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°dH - German scale).
- The water softener requires dish­washer salt. Depending on the water hardness level (< 3.8 mmol/l, or 21°dH - Ger­man scale), dishwasher salt is not re­quired if combination tablets are be­ing used (see “Operation, Deter­gent”).
- The dishwasher must be pro­grammed to the correct water hard­ness for your area.
Enter the water hardness below:
____________mmol/l or °dH
The dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level of 2.7 mmol/l (15°dH - 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.
- 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°dH - German scale) always pro­gramme the dishwasher to the higher value (2.7mmol/l or 15°dH 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.
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Before using for the first time

Displaying and setting the water hardness

Switch the dishwasher off with the
button, if it is switched on.
Press the Start button in and whilst
holding it in switch the dishwasher
on using the button. Keep the Start button pressed in for at least four seconds until the Start indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the pro­cedure from the beginning again.
Press the button twice. The indicator will flash rapidly twice
at intervals.
The value 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 15°dH.
Use the Start button to select the
value which equates to your water hardness level. Each press on 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.
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Before using for the first time
°dH mmol/l °fH 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
°dH mmol/l °fH 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
37-45 6.6-8.0 66-80 45
46-60 8.2-10.7 82-107 60
61-70 10.9-12.5 109-125 70
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Before using for the first time

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 °dH - 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 °dH - German scale).
If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than 0.9 mmol/l (5 °dH - German scale) you do not have to add dishwasher salt. The prompt to add salt will be switched off automatically if the water softener has been programmed for this to happen.
Dishwasher detergent will dam-
age the water softener. Do not fill the salt reservoir with
powder or liquid detergent.
Only use special coarse grained
dishwasher salt for reactivation. Other salts may contain insoluble ad-
ditives which can impair the func­tioning of the water softener.
The water softener requires dishwasher salt. Depending on the water hardness level (< 3.8 mmol/l, or 21 °dH - German scale), dishwasher salt is not required if combination tablets are being used (see “Operation, Detergent”).
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Before using for the first time

Adding salt

Before filling the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt for the first time, you must fill it with approx. 2 litres 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 un-
screw 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. 2 litres
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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.
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Immediately after filling the salt reser-
voir, run the Sensor wash gentle programme with the Short option and without any crockery in the dish­washer to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet.
Before using for the first time

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 Sensor wash
gentle programme with the Short option 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 0.9mmol/l (5°dH - German scale).
If you only ever use combination products in your dishwasher, you can switch both refill reminders for salt and rinse aid off if you wish (see “Pro­gramme options - Refill reminders”).
If you switch to using detergent that does not contain salt or rinse aid, it is important to remember to add salt and rinse aid and to switch the re­minders back on.
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Before using for the first time

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 washing-up liquid or 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
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.
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.
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Before using for the first time

Rinse aid refill reminder

When the Rinse aid indicator lights up, the rinse aid reservoir contains suffi­cient rinse aid for 2-3 programmes only.
Add rinse aid in plenty of time.
If you only ever use combination products in your dishwasher, you can switch both refill reminders for salt and rinse aid off if you wish (see “Pro­gramme options, Refill reminders”).
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.
If you switch to using detergent that does not contain salt or rinse aid, it is important to remember to add salt and rinse aid and to switch the re­minders back on.
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Before using for the first time

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 rinse aid dosage can turn out to be higher than the set value due to the automatic adjustment of the pro­gramme.
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 Start button in and whilst
holding it in switch the dishwasher
on using the button. Keep the Start button pressed in for at least four seconds until the Start indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the pro­cedure from the beginning again.
Press the button 3 times. The indicator will flash rapidly three
times at intervals.
The dosage set will show in the display after the symbol.
The flashing sequence  will appear in the display. This indicates the factory default setting
3. Use the Start button to select the set-
ting required. Each press on the button moves you up a level. After reaching the highest value the counter starts from the be­ginning again.
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The setting is now stored in memory. Switch the dishwasher off with the
button.
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