Miele G 5223, G 5228 Operating instructions
Operating instructions
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. 11 606 660HG07
Contents
Warning and safety instructions ...................................................................... 5
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 14
Appliance overview ............................................................................................. 14
Control field......................................................................................................... 15
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 16
Before using for the first time .......................................................................... 17
Opening the door ................................................................................................ 17
Closing the door.................................................................................................. 18
Activating the safety lock .................................................................................... 18
Water softener..................................................................................................... 19
Displaying and setting the water hardness .................................................... 20
Dishwasher salt ................................................................................................... 21
Filling the salt reservoir................................................................................... 22
Refilling the salt .............................................................................................. 23
Rinse aid.............................................................................................................. 24
Adding rinse aid ............................................................................................. 25
Filling the rinse aid container.......................................................................... 25
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 27
Economical dishwashing..................................................................................... 27
Loading the dishwasher.................................................................................... 28
General information............................................................................................. 28
Upper basket....................................................................................................... 30
Adjust the upper basket ...................................................................................... 33
Lower basket....................................................................................................... 34
Cutlery tray/cutlery basket
(depending on model) .........................................................................................
Loading the 3D MultiFlex tray......................................................................... 36
Loading the cutlery basket............................................................................. 37
Loading examples ............................................................................................... 38
Dishwashers with cutlery tray......................................................................... 38
Dishwashers with cutlery basket.................................................................... 40
Detergent ........................................................................................................... 42
Active ingredients ............................................................................................... 42
Detergent dispensing .......................................................................................... 43
Adding detergent................................................................................................. 44
Operation............................................................................................................ 45
Switching on the dishwasher .............................................................................. 45
Selecting a programme ....................................................................................... 45
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Contents
Display of programme running time .................................................................... 46
Starting the programme ...................................................................................... 46
End of programme............................................................................................... 47
Energy management ........................................................................................... 47
Switching off the dishwasher .............................................................................. 48
Unloading the dishwasher................................................................................... 48
Interrupting a programme.................................................................................... 49
Cancelling or changing a programme ................................................................. 49
Options ............................................................................................................... 50
Timer ................................................................................................................... 50
Programme overview ........................................................................................ 52
Programme options........................................................................................... 56
Express........................................................................................................... 56
AutoOpen ............................................................................................................ 57
Switching off the refill reminders......................................................................... 58
Extraclean........................................................................................................... 59
Extradry .............................................................................................................. 60
Factory defaults................................................................................................... 61
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 62
Cleaning the wash cabinet .................................................................................. 62
Cleaning the door and the door seal................................................................... 63
Cleaning the control panel .................................................................................. 63
Cleaning the appliance front ............................................................................... 63
Cleaning the spray arms...................................................................................... 64
Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................. 66
Cleaning the filters............................................................................................... 66
Cleaning the water inlet filter............................................................................... 68
Cleaning the drain pump..................................................................................... 69
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 71
Technical problems ............................................................................................. 71
Fault messages ................................................................................................... 72
Door release ........................................................................................................ 73
Water inlet fault ................................................................................................... 74
Water drainage fault ............................................................................................ 75
General problems with the dishwasher............................................................... 76
Noises.................................................................................................................. 77
Unsatisfactory washing result ............................................................................. 78
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Contents
Service................................................................................................................ 82
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 82
EPREL database ................................................................................................. 82
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 83
Note for test institutes......................................................................................... 83
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 84
Installation.......................................................................................................... 86
The Miele Waterproof system.............................................................................. 86
Water inlet ........................................................................................................... 86
Water drainage .................................................................................................... 88
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 90
Electrical connection ..................................................................................... 90
Technical data.................................................................................................... 91
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Warning and safety instructions
This dishwasher conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material damage.
Please observe the installation sheet and read the operating instructions carefully before setting up the dishwasher and using it
for the first time. They both contain important information on its installation, safety, use and maintenance. This is to protect yourself
from injury and prevent damage to the dishwasher.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the dishwasher as well as the safety instructions and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with these instructions.
Keep the installation sheet and the operating instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any future owner.
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Warning and safety instructions
Appropriate use
This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
This dishwasher is not intended for outdoor use.
This dishwasher is intended for use at altitudes of up to 4000m
above sea level.
This dishwasher must only be used for cleaning domestic crock-
ery and cutlery. All other types of use are not permitted.
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 dish-
washer unless they are constantly supervised.
Children aged 8 and older may only use the dishwasher without
supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner.
Children must be able to understand and recognise the possible
dangers caused by incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the dishwasher
unsupervised.
Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the dishwasher.
Never allow children to play with the dishwasher. There is a danger
that children might shut themselves in the dishwasher.
If the automatic door opening mechanism is active (depending on
the model), keep young children away from the area in which the
door opens. There is a danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault
with the opening mechanism.
Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children may become en-
tangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it
over their head and risk suffocation. Keep packaging material away
from children.
Keep children away from detergents. Detergents cause severe
skin burns and severe eye damage. They can cause burning in the
mouth and throat, or inhibit breathing. It is therefore important to
keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. Detergent residues could still be present in the dishwasher. Seek medical advice immediately if a child has swallowed or inhaled any detergents.
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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 qualified technician.
Damage to the dishwasher can compromise your safety. Before
using the dishwasher, check it for any visible damage. Never use a
damaged dishwasher.
The electrical safety of this dishwasher can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present. If in doubt, the electrical installation should be
checked by a qualified electrician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
or lack of 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 socket and plug (e.g. a switched socket and fused 3pin plug in the UK). 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 be-
cause the building-in niche may be too small. Danger of overheating
and fire risk if the dishwasher were to be pushed up against a plug.
The dishwasher must not be installed underneath a hob. The high
temperatures radiated by hobs could damage the dishwasher below.
For the same reason, the appliance must not be installed next to
open fires or other appliances that give off heat, such as heaters
etc., not normally found in a kitchen.
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Warning and safety instructions
Ensure that the connection data on the dishwasher’s data plate
(fuse rating, frequency and voltage) match the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage
to the dishwasher. Compare these before connecting the appliance
to the mains. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
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 the
model) is active.
To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:
- The door springs must be evenly adjusted 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.
Multi-socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (fire hazard). Do not connect the
dishwasher to the mains electricity supply using a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead.
The dishwasher 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 occurring. Frozen hoses are at risk of tearing or bursting. The
reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
To avoid any damage to the dishwasher, it must only be operated
when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system.
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Warning and safety instructions
The plastic housing of the water connection contains a solenoid
valve. The housing must not be dipped in water.
There are live wires in the water inlet hose. Do not cut the hose,
even if it is too long.
The integrated Waterproof system offers protection from water
damage, provided that the following conditions are met:
- Installation has been carried out correctly
- The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced
where this is noticeably required
- The stopcock is turned off during longer absences from the home
(e.g. whilst on holiday).
The Waterproof system will work even when the dishwasher is
switched off. However, the dishwasher must remain connected to
the electricity supply.
The water-connection pressure needs to be between 50 and
1,000kPa.
A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous. If the dishwasher
gets damaged, switch it off at the mains immediately and call your
Miele dealer or Miele Service.
While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
We recommend replacing defective components with original
spare parts. If original Miele spare parts are installed correctly, Miele
ensures full compliance with safety requirements and the warranty
remains valid.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the dishwasher
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply (switch it off
and withdraw the plug from the socket).
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Warning and safety instructions
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.
Correct installation
The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance
with the supplied installation sheet.
Be careful before and while installing the dishwasher.
Some metal parts pose a risk of injury/being cut. Wear protective gloves.
The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure
problem-free operation.
In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwashers
must only be installed under a continuous worktop that is secured to
adjacent cabinetry.
The dishwasher must only be built into a tall unit if additional
safety precautions are taken. In order to safely install the appliance
in a tall unit, please use the Tall unit installation set and observe the
installation sheet provided. Otherwise there is the danger of the unit
tipping over.
The door springs must be evenly adjusted 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 must only be operated with properly adjusted door
springs.
If the door cannot be adjusted properly, contact the Miele Customer
Service Department.
The maximum weight of the front panel that can be aligned with the
factory fitted door springs is 10–12kg (depending on model).
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Warning and safety instructions
Correct use
Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Risk of explosion.
Dishwasher detergents can cause burning on the skin and in the
eyes, nose, mouth and throat. Avoid contact with detergents. Do not
inhale powder detergents. Do not swallow dishwasher detergents.
Seek medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed
or inhaled.
Avoid leaving the dishwasher door open unnecessarily. You could
injure yourself on the open door or trip over it.
Do not sit or lean on the open door. The dishwasher could tip
over. This could injure you or damage the dishwasher.
Crockery may be very hot at the end of the programme. Allow the
dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before
unloading them.
Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish-
washers. Do not use washing-up liquid.
Do not use any commercial or industrial detergents. These may
cause material 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 damage to the reservoir.
Do not fill the AutoDos (depending on model) with powder or li-
quid detergent. Loose detergent will damage the AutoDos.
Do not fill the salt reservoir with powder or liquid detergent. Deter-
gent will damage the water softener.
Only use special coarse-grained dishwasher salt or other pure kit-
chen salt for reactivation. Other salts may contain insoluble additives
that can impair the functioning of the water softener.
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Warning and safety instructions
In dishwashers with a cutlery basket (depending on model), knives
and forks should be placed with the handles upwards in the basket
for safety reasons. Knives and forks placed with the handles downwards pose a danger of injury. However, cutlery placed handle down
in the basket will come out cleaner and drier.
Plastic items that 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 timer option (depending on model), the detergent
compartment must be dry. If it is not, wipe it until dry. The detergent
will clump together if the detergent compartment is not dry, and this
may mean that it is not fully rinsed out.
Please observe the information given in the “Technical data”
chapter regarding the capacity of the dishwasher.
Accessories and spare parts
Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war-
ranty, performance and, if applicable, product liability claims will be
invalidated.
Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for 15years
following the discontinuation of your dishwasher.
Transport
Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position so that no
water flows into the electrical controls, as this would cause faults.
If you wish to transport the dishwasher, empty it and securely
fasten all loose parts such as baskets, hoses and cables.
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Guide to the appliance
Appliance overview
a
Top spray arm
b
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
c
Upper basket (depending on model)
d
Middle spray arm
e
Aeration valve
f
Bottom spray arm
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g
Filter combination
h
Salt reservoir
i
Data plate
j
Rinse aid reservoir
k
Detergent compartment
Control field
Guide to the appliance
a
Programme selection
ECO = ECO
Auto = Auto45–65°C
45°C = Gentle45°C
65°C = QuickPowerWash65°C
75°C = Intensive75°C
b
Time display
c
Indicator lights/Refill reminders
/ = Inlet/Drain
= Rinse aid
= Salt
These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models of different heights.
The different dishwasher models will be named as follows:
normal = dishwasher measuring 80.5cm high (built-in appliance)
or 84.5cm high (freestanding appliance)
XXL = dishwasher measuring 84.5cm high (built-in appliance).
d
Startbutton with indicator light
For starting the selected programme.
e
Express button
For reducing the programme duration.
f
Timer button
For selecting a later programme start.
g
Programme selection button
For programme selection.
h
ON/OFF button
For switching the dishwasher on and
off.
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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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Before using for the first time
Every dishwasher is tested at the factory. There will be residual water in the
appliance from this test. It is not an indication that the dishwasher has been
used previously.
Opening the door
In some programmes, the door automatically opens slightly to assist the
drying process.
This function can be deactivated, if preferred (see “Programme options –
AutoOpen”).
At the end of the programme, if the
AutoOpen function is on, the door locking pins automatically retract.
To prevent a technical fault, do not
hold the door locking pins firmly
when they are retracting.
If the door is opened during operation
all wash functions are automatically interrupted.
Risk of scalding due to hot wa-
ter.
During operation, water in the dish-
washer may be very hot.
During operation, only open the door
with extreme caution.
Risk of injury due to door open-
ing automatically.
The door may open automatically at
the end of a programme.
Keep the area around the door free
of obstructions.
To open the door, reach under the re-
cessed grip and pull the handle.
Open the door fully to disengage the
locking mechanism.
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Before using for the first time
Closing the door
Push the baskets right in.
Raise the door upwards until the
catch engages.
Risk of crushing due to the door
closing.
When closing the door, you are at
risk of shutting your fingers in it.
Do not put your hand inside the door
as it is closing.
Activating the safety lock
Use the safety lock to prevent children
opening the dishwasher door. 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
the build-up of calcium deposits on
crockery and on the inner surfaces of
the appliance.
Mains water with a water hardness level
higher than 0.9mmol/l (5°dH – German
scale) must be softened. This occurs
automatically in the integrated water
softener. The water softener is suitable
for a water hardness level of up to
12.6mmol/l (70°dH – German scale).
In order to be reactivated, the water
softener requires dishwasher salt.
Depending on the water hardness level
(<3.8mmol/l, or <21°dH – German
scale), dishwasher salt is not required if
combination detergents are being used
(see “Detergent – Active ingredients”).
- You should programme the dishwasher to the correct water hardness
for your area.
If the water hardness in your area is
available in a unit other than °dH, you
can convert the values as follows:
1°dH = 0.18mmol/l = 1.78°fH
The dishwasher is programmed at the
factory for a water hardness level of
2.5mmol/l (14°dH – German scale).
If your water hardness level corresponds to this setting, you can skip to
the next section.
However, if you have a different water
hardness level, 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 2.7mmol/l (10–
15°dH – German scale), always programme the dishwasher to the higher
value (2.7mmol/l or 15°dH in this example).
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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 theStart button in and, whilst
holding it in, switch the dishwasher
on using the button.
Keep theStart button pressed in for
at least 4seconds until the Start indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the procedure from the beginning again.
Press the programme selection
button 2 times.
The left indicator light will flash rapidly 2
times at intervals.
The value set for the water hardness is
shown as a figure after in the time display.
4 will start flashing in the time display.
A water hardness of 14°dH is set.
Use the Startbutton to set the water
hardness value in your area.
The dosage amount increases each
time you press the button. When the
highest value is reached, the setting
starts again from the beginning.
The setting is now saved.
Switch the dishwasher off with the
button.
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Before using for the first time
Dishwasher salt
In order to maintain the water softener’s
functions, the water softener must be
reactivated regularly. Reactivation occurs automatically every ninth programme sequence. At the start of the
next programme, an additional 4.4l of
water is required for this process. Energy consumption increases by
0.015kWh and the programme is extended by 3minutes.
The above only applies to the ECO programme at a water hardness of
2.5mmol/l (14°dH – German scale). For
other programmes and water hardness
levels, the frequency of reactivation will
differ.
In order to be reactivated, the water
softener requires dishwasher salt.
Depending on the water hardness level
(<3.8mmol/l, or <21°dH – German
scale), dishwasher salt is not required if
combination detergents are being used
(see “Detergent – Active ingredients”).
If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than 0.9mmol/l
(5°dH – German scale) you do not
need to add dishwasher salt. The salt
refill indicator will automatically switch
off after the water hardness has been
set accordingly (see “Before using for
the first time – Displaying and setting
the water hardness”).
Damage to the water softener
from detergent.
Dishwasher detergent will damage
the water softener.
Do not fill the salt reservoir with
powder or liquid detergent.
Damage caused by using unsuit-
able salts.
Some types of salt may contain in-
soluble components which can
cause the water softener to malfunction.
Only use special coarse-grained
dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen
salt for reactivation.
If you only ever use combination detergent products containing salt and
rinse aid in your dishwasher, you can
switch off both refill reminders if you
wish (see “Programme options –
Switching off the refill reminders”).
Please make sure that if you stop using combination detergents, you refill
the dishwasher salt and rinse aid.
Switch the refill reminders back on if
required.
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Before using for the first time
Filling the salt reservoir
Before filling the salt reservoir for the
first time, you must fill it with approx.
2l of water to enable the salt to dissolve.
Once the dishwasher has been used
once, there is always sufficient water
in the salt reservoir.
Remove the lower basket from the
wash cabinet and unscrew the salt
reservoir cap.
Danger of corrosion due to saline
solution.
Water or saline solution will run out
of the reservoir when the cap is
opened. Saline solution that runs out
can cause corrosion in the wash
cabinet and to the dishwasher load.
The salt reservoir should therefore
only be opened in order to replenish
the salt.
Fill the salt reservoir with approx. 2l
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 up to
2kg of salt, depending on the type of
salt used.
Clean off salt residues from around
the salt reservoir opening. Next,
screw the salt reservoir cap on again
firmly.
Immediately after filling the salt reser-
voir and each time you remove the
salt container cap, run the
65°CQuickPowerWash pro-
gramme with the Express programme option selected without a
load in the dishwasher to dissolve
and remove any traces of salt from
the wash cabinet.
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Before using for the first time
Refilling the salt
When the Salt indicator lights up,
wait until the end of the programme
and then refill the salt reservoir.
Risk of corrosion due to saline
solution.
Saline solution that runs out can
cause corrosion in the wash cabinet
and to the load items.
Each time you remove the salt reservoir cap, you must run the
65°CQuickPowerWash pro-
gramme with the Express programme option selected without any
load items in the dishwasher. This
will dissolve and remove any traces
of salt from the wash cabinet.
After the salt reservoir has been filled,
the refill reminder may still appear in the
display if the salt concentration has not
yet reached the correct level. It will go
out once the salt concentration has
reached the correct level.
The salt refill indicator will be switched
off if you have programmed the dishwasher for a water hardness below
0.9mmol/l (5°dH – German scale).
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Before using for the first time
Rinse aid
Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that
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 container
and the amount set is dispensed automatically.
Washing-up liquid or detergent
can cause damage.
Washing-up liquid and detergent can
damage the rinse aid container.
Only fill it with rinse aid formulated
for domestic dishwashers.
Alternatively, you could use liquid citric
acid at a concentration of up to 10%.
The resulting rinsing and drying quality
on the crockery will not, however, be as
good as when rinse aid is used.
Risk of acid damage.
The dishwasher can be damaged by
high concentrations of acid.
Under no circumstances should you
use citric acid with a higher acid
content.
If you only ever wish to use combination products in your dishwasher,
you do not need to add rinse aid.
However, for optimum rinsing and
drying results, use dishwasher detergent and add dishwasher salt and
rinse aid separately.
Please make sure that if you stop using combination detergents, you refill
the dishwasher salt and rinse aid.
Switch the refill reminders back on if
required.
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Before using for the first time
Adding rinse aid
Press the yellow button on the lid
of the rinse aid container.
The lid will spring open.
Close the lid firmly until you hear it
click into place. Otherwise, water can
enter the rinse aid container during a
programme.
Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents excess foam developing
during the next programme.
Filling the rinse aid container
When the refill reminder Rinse aid
appears in the display, the container
contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 to 3
programmes only.
Refill with rinse aid in plenty of time.
The rinse aid refill reminder will disappear.
If you only ever use combination detergent products containing salt and
rinse aid in your dishwasher, you can
switch off both refill reminders if you
wish (see “Programme options –
Switching off the refill reminders”).
Fill with rinse aid until the filling level
indicator (arrow) changes to a dark
colour while the door is horizontally
open.
The rinse aid container holds approximately 110ml.
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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 can be set from 0
to 6ml.
3ml is the factory default 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 theStart button in and, whilst
holding it in, switch the dishwasher
on using the button.
Keep theStart button pressed in for
at least 4seconds until the Start indicator light comes on.
If this does not happen, start the procedure from the beginning again.
Press the programme selection
button 3 times.
The left indicator light will flash rapidly 3
times at intervals.
The dosage set will appear in the time
display after .
will start flashing in the time display.
Setting3 is set.
Use the Startbutton to select the re-
quired setting.
The dosage amount increases each
time you press the button. When the
highest value is reached, the setting
starts again from the beginning.
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The setting is now saved.
Switch the dishwasher off with the
button.
Caring for the environment
Economical 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:
- Washing in a dishwasher generally
uses less water and energy than
washing by hand.
- There is no need to pre-wash items
under running water, and this unnecessarily increases water and energy
consumption.
- For the most economical dishwashing, make full use of the basket capacity without overloading the dishwasher. This results in the most economical dishwashing in terms of energy and water consumption.
- Choose the programme to suit the
type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling (see “Programme overview”).
- You can connect the dishwasher to a
hot water supply. A hot water connection is particularly suitable with
energy-saving water heating sources,
such as solar energy with a circulation system.
If the water is heated by electricity,
we would recommend connection to
cold water.
- Select the ECOprogramme for energy-saving dishwashing. This programme is the most efficient in terms
of its combined energy and water
consumption for cleaning crockery
with a normal level of soiling.
- Follow the detergent manufacturer’s
recommendations on detergent
dosage.
- When using powder or liquid detergent, you can use 1/3 less detergent if
the baskets are only half full.
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General information
Remove coarse food residues from
crockery.
There is no need to pre-rinse items under running water.
Damage can be caused by ash,
sand, wax, lubricating grease or
paint.
These substances will contaminate
the dishwasher and can then no
longer be removed.
Do not wash items soiled with these
substances in 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 items where they will cover
one another.
- Load the crockery so that water can
access all surfaces. This ensures that
they get properly cleaned.
- The spray arms must not be blocked
by items that are too tall or hang
through the baskets. 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 such as lids should
therefore be placed in the 3D
MultiFlex tray or cutlery basket (depending on model).
Some foods may contain natural dyes,
e.g. carrots, tomatoes or ketchup.
These dyes can discolour plastic items
in the dishwasher if large quantities of
these foods are in contact with the
crockery inside the appliance. The stability of plastic items is not affected by
this discolouration.
Washing silverware can also cause
plastic items to discolour.
- Make sure that all items are securely
positioned.
- Hollow items such as cups, glasses,
pots etc. must be placed upside
down in the baskets.
- Tall and narrow hollow items, such as
champagne glasses, should be
placed in the middle of the basket
rather than in the corners. This ensures the hollow items are more easily accessed by the water jets.
- Wide-based items should be placed
at an angle so that water can run off
them freely.
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Items not suitable for dishwashers:
- Wooden cutlery and crockery or
items with wooden parts: these may
discolour and fade. The glue used in
these items is not dishwasher-proof
and wooden handles may come
loose after being washed in a dishwasher.
- Craft items, antiques, valuable vases
and decorative glassware: such items
are not suitable for dishwashers.
- Plastic items that are not heat resistant: the high temperatures in the
dishwasher may cause them to melt
or lose shape.
- Copper, brass, tin and aluminium
items: these may discolour or become dull.
- Colours painted over a glaze: these
may fade after a number of washes.
- Delicate glassware and glassware
containing lead crystal: clouding may
occur over time.
Silver
Silver that has been in contact with
foods containing sulphur can discolour.
These include egg yolk, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish brine
and marinades.
Silverware previously cleaned with a
silver polish may still be damp or spot-
ted at the end of a programme, where
water has not run off smoothly.
Damage due to caustic alkaline
detergents.
Aluminium parts (e.g. the grease fil-
ters of cooker hoods) can be damaged by caustic alkaline detergents.
In extreme cases, there is a risk of an
explosive chemical reaction (such as
an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).
Aluminium components must not be
cleaned in the dishwasher with
caustic alkaline commercial or industrial detergents.
Tip: When purchasing new crockery
and cutlery, make sure they are dishwasher-proof if you want to wash them
in the dishwasher.
Glass care
- Clouding may occur on glasses after
frequent washing in the dishwasher.
When washing delicate glassware in
the dishwasher, ensure that only a
special glass-care programme with
very low temperatures is selected
(see “Programme overview”). This will
reduce the risk of clouding.
- Purchase glassware that is dishwasher-safe (e.g. Riedel glassware).
- Use detergents with glass protective
additives.
Tip: Rub the silver dry with a cloth.
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