Miele G 5223, G 5228 Operating instructions

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Operating instructions

Dishwashers

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions as well as the installation sheet before it is installed and used for the first time.

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M.-Nr. 11 606 660

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) .........................................................................................	36
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

	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
Extra clean...........................................................................................................	59
Extra dry ..............................................................................................................	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

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

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 IEC 60335-1, 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.

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 4000 m above sea level.

This dishwasher must only be used for cleaning domestic crockery 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.

Warning and safety instructions

Safety with children

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the dishwasher 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 entangled 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.

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 assured 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 3- pin 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 because 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.

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 mechanism 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.

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 1,000 kPa.

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 undertaken 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).

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 10–12 kg (depending on model).

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 dishwashers. 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 liquid detergent. Loose detergent will damage the AutoDos.

Do not fill the salt reservoir with powder or liquid detergent. Detergent will damage the water softener.

Only use special coarse-grained dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen salt for reactivation. Other salts may contain insoluble additives that can impair the functioning of the water softener.

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, warranty, performance and, if applicable, product liability claims will be invalidated.

Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for 15 years 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.

Miele G 5223, G 5228 Operating instructions

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

g Filter combination

h Salt reservoir

i Data plate

j Rinse aid reservoir

k Detergent compartment

Guide to the appliance

Control field

a Programme selection

ECO	= ECO
Auto	= Auto 45–65 °C
45 °C	= Gentle 45 °C

d Start button with indicator light

For starting the selected programme.

e Express button

For reducing the programme duration.

65 °C	= QuickPowerWash 65 °C f Timer button
75 °C	= Intensive 75 °C	For selecting a later programme start.
		For selecting a later programme start.

b Time display

c Indicator lights/Refill reminders

/ = Inlet / Drain

= Rinse aid

= Salt

g Programme selection button For programme selection.

h ON/OFF button

For switching the dishwasher on and off.

These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models of different heights.

The different dishwasher models will be named as follows: normal = dishwasher measuring 80.5 cm high (built-in appliance) or 84.5 cm high (freestanding appliance)

XXL = dishwasher measuring 84.5 cm high (built-in appliance).

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mater-

ial

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 appli-

ance

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.

Risk of scalding due to hot wa-

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”).

To open the door, reach under the recessed grip and pull the handle.

Open the door fully to disengage the locking mechanism.

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.

ter.

During operation, water in the dishwasher may be very hot.

During operation, only open the door with extreme caution.

Risk of injury due to door opening automatically.

The door may open automatically at the end of a programme.

Keep the area around the door free of obstructions.

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 underneath the door grip to the right.

To unlock the door, push the slide to the left.

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 0.9 mmol/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

12.6 mmol/l (70 °dH – German scale).

In order to be reactivated, 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 detergents are being used (see “Detergent – Active ingredients”).

-You should programme the dishwasher to the correct water hardness for 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 °dH – German scale), always programme the dishwasher to the higher value (2.7 mmol/l or 15 °dH in this example).

If the water hardness in your area is available in a unit other than °dH, you can convert the values as follows:

1 °dH = 0.18 mmol/l = 1.78 °fH

The dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level of 2.5 mmol/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.

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 4 seconds 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 Start button 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.

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 4.4 l of water is required for this process. Energy consumption increases by

0.015 kWh and the programme is extended by 3 minutes.

The above only applies to the ECO programme at a water hardness of

2.5 mmol/l (14 °dH – German scale). For other programmes and water hardness levels, the frequency of reactivation will differ.

If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than 0.9 mmol/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 unsuitable salts.

Some types of salt may contain insoluble 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.

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. 2 l 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. 2 l 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

2 kg 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 reservoir and each time you remove the salt container cap, run the

65 °C QuickPowerWash programme with the Express programme option selected without a load in the dishwasher to dissolve and remove any traces of salt from the wash cabinet.

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 °C QuickPowerWash programme 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 0.9 mmol/l (5 °dH – German scale).

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.

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.

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 110 ml.

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.

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 6 ml.

3 ml 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 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 4 seconds 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. Setting 3 is set.

Use the Start button to select the required setting.

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.

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”).

-Select the ECO programme for en- ergy-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 deter-

gent, you can use /3 less detergent if the baskets are only half full.

-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.

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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.

-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.

-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.

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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 spotted at the end of a programme, where water has not run off smoothly.

Tip: Rub the silver dry with a cloth.

Damage due to caustic alkaline detergents.

Aluminium parts (e.g. the grease filters 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 dish- washer-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 dish- washer-safe (e.g. Riedel glassware).

-Use detergents with glass protective additives.

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