Operating instructions
for dishwashers
To avoid the risk of accidents or |
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M.-Nr. 07 861 930 |
Contents
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Disposing of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Energy saving dishwashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Water hardness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Before using the appliance for the first time, you require:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Items not suitable for dishwashers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Hinged spikes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Hinged cup rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Jumbo cup rack (depending on model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Glass rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 MultiComfort area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Hinged spikes (depending on model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 3D cutlery tray (depending on model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Cutlery basket (depending on model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Starting the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Time display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Changing a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Additional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Intensive lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Delay start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 DetergentAgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Cleaning the door front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Checking the filters in the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Cleaning the filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Technical problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 The dishwasher does not fill/drain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Unsatisfactory washing result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Comparison tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Future updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Water connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 The Miele Waterproof system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Connection to the drainage system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 To open the Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Water hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Sensor wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 AutoOpen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Optimise standby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Refill indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Longer drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Check filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Showroom programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Leaving the Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Description of the appliance
Appliance overview
Upper spray arm (not visible)
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
Upper basket
Middle spray arm
Air inlet for drying (depending on model)
Lower spray arm
Filter combination
Data plate
Child safety lock in door grip (not visible)
Rinse aid reservoir
Dual compartment detergent dispenser
Salt reservoir
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Description of the appliance
Control panel
Programme selection
Display
Start/Stop button with indicator light
Delay start button with indicator light
Turbo button with indicator light
Intensive lower basket button with indicator light
Programme button
On/Off button
These Operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models with different heights.
The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows:
Standard |
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80.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated) |
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and 84.5 cm high dishwashers (freestanding) |
XXL |
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84.5 cm high dishwashers |
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all relevant statutory safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installing and using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, use and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed & breakfasts.
The appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
The dishwasher is designed exclusively for cleaning domestic crockery and cutlery.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse.
Cleaning may only be carried out by older children under the supervision of an adult.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance at all times to avoid the risk of injury. There is the risk that children may lock themselves in the dishwasher.
Keep detergent and other household agents out of the reach of children at all times. Dishwasher detergents contain irritants and corrosive ingredients which 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.
Consult a doctor immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaled detergent.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Before installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of damage. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwasher. A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous.
The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply via a suitable switched socket. The electrical socket must be easily accessible after the dishwasher has been installed so that it can be disconnected from the electricity supply at any time (See "Electrical connection").
There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher. Danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher were to be pushed up against a plug.
The dishwasher must not be installed under a cooktop. The high radiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a cooktop could damage the dishwasher. For the same reason, it should not be installed next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat, such as heaters etc.
Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it has been fully installed, including the adjustment of the door springs.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Before connecting the appliance, check that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and rated load) match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply via a multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile installations (e.g. on a ship).
Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of frost occuring. Frozen hoses may burst or split, and the reliability of the electronic unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The plastic housing of the water connection contains an electrical valve. The housing must not be dipped in water.
There are live wires in the water inlet hose. Never cut the water inlet hose, even if it is too long.
The integrated Waterproof System offers protection from water damage, provided the following conditions are met:
–The dishwasher is correctly installed and plumbed in.
–The appliance is properly maintained and parts are replaced where it can be seen that this is necessary.
–The tap has been turned off when the appliance is not used for a longer period of time (e.g. during holidays).
The Waterproof system will work even if the appliance is switched off. However, the appliance must remain connected to the electricity supply.
A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous. If the dishwasher gets damaged, switch it off at the mains immediately and call Miele.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which Miele cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
Always disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical supply for maintenance work (switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug).
If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele approved service technician only in order to protect the user from danger.
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct installation
The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance with the installation instructions.
Be careful when installing the dishwasher. Wear protective gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components.
The dishwasher must be correctly aligned to ensure problem-free operation.
In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwashers must only be installed under a continuous worktop which is secured to adjacent cabinetry.
If you want to convert your freestanding dishwasher to a
built-under ("U") model, you will need to order the appropriate conversion kit. If you remove the existing plinth, you must replace it with a U-model plinth. This is necessary to avoid the risk of injury caused by protruding metal parts.
The door springs on either side need to be evenly adjusted. They are correctly adjusted if the half-opened door (approx. 45° door opening angle) remains in this position when it is released. The door must not fall down under its own weight.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion!
Avoid inhalation of powder detergents. Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult a doctor immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.
Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily as you could trip over
it.
Dishes can be very hot at the end of a programme.
Allow the dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading them.
Do not sit or lean on the opened door. This could cause the dishwasher to tip and be damaged, and you could get injured.
Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers. Do not use washing-up liquid.
Do not use commercial or industrial detergents as these may cause damage, and there is a risk of severe chemical reaction.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent. This will cause serious damage to the reservoir.
Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dishwasher detergent will damage the water softener.
Miele recommends using specially designed dishwasher salt to maximize the performance of your dishwasher and to prevent a build-up of calcium and limescale in the dishwasher cabinet, especially if you live in a hard water area. Dishwasher salt can be purchased online at www.miele-shop.com (depending on country) or directly from Miele.
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.
In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model) cutlery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with the handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, place knives, forks and other utensils with sharp points with the handles upwards.
Plastic items which cannot withstand being washed in hot water, such as disposable plastic containers, or plastic cutlery and crockery, should not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape.
On models with "Delay start", 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 dispensed.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Accessories
Only use genuine Miele spare parts and accessories with this dishwasher. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, this will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Disposal of your old dishwasher
Make the door lock inoperative so that children cannot accidentally shut themselves in. Remove or destroy the locking bracket of the door lock.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The packing material protects the dryer from transport damage. The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.
The packaging consists of the following materials:
Outer packaging:
–Corrugated cardboard made from up to 100% recyclable material:
or: Polyethylene (PE) protective wrap
–Polyproplylene (PP) strapping
Inner packaging:
–Chlorine and fluorine free expanded polystyrene (EPS)
–Base, lid frame and support battens made from untreated natural wood from renewable forests
–Polyethylene (PE) protective wrap
Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are recycled.
Disposing of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance. Please do not dispose of your old appliance with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre. You can also contact your Chartered Agent for advice.
Ensure that your old appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
To enable sorting by type of plastic for recycling, all plastic parts of the appliance are labelled with international standard symbols.
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Caring for the environment
Energy saving dishwashing
This dishwasher is exceptionally economical in its use of water and electricity.
You can make the most of your appliance by following these tips:
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.
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 "Energy save" programme for energy-saving dishwashing.
This programme is the most efficient in terms of energy and water consumption for 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.
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Before using for the first time
To open the door
At the end of the programme, the door will open automatically a little in order to help the drying process.
This function can be deactivated (see Settings menu - AutoOpen).
Reach under the handle and pull the door open.
If the door is opened during operation, all functions are automatically interrupted.
Keep the area around the door free of obstructions.
To close the door
Push the baskets right in.
Then lift the door upwards and push until it clicks into position.
Do not put your hand inside the door as it is closing: you may catch your fingers. Danger of injury.
Safety lock
Use the safety lock to prevent children opening the dishwasher door.
To lock the door, push the slide underneath 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
Display
General notes
The display is used to select and set the following:
–the programme
–Extra options
–the Delay start time
–the Settings
During a programme, the display shows the following:
–the stage the programme is at
–the estimated time left for the programme to run
–any relevant fault messages and notes
To save energy, the dishwasher will switch off after a few minutes if no buttons are pressed (see Operation - Standby).
To switch the dishwasher back on, press the button.
Settings menu
The "Settings menu" is used to alter the dishwasher's electronics to suit different requirements.
The Settings menu can be accessed by pressing a particular combination of buttons.
See "Settings menu" for more details.
In the Settings menu, the normal functions of the buttons underneath the display are switched off so that these buttons can be used to select and confirm setting options.
The arrows on the left and right of the display indicate further options. You can select these further options by using the left or right arrow buttons underneath the display.
The OK (Turbo) button underneath the display is used to confirm a message or setting and also to move to the next menu or to another menu level.
A tick will appear beside the option which is currently selected.
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Before using for the first time
Basic settings
Switch the dishwasher on with the On/Off button .
If the dishwasher is being switched on for the first time, the welcome screen will appear.
Language
The display will then change automatically to the screen for setting the language.
See "Display" for more information about the display.
Select the language you want, and confirm your selection with the OK (Turbo) button.
A tick will appear next to the language that has been set.
Water hardness
The display will then change to the screen for setting the water hardness.
–The dishwasher must be programmed for the water hardness in your area.
–Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardness level in your area.
–Where the water hardness fluctuates e.g. between 1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l
(8 - 17 °d German scale), always programme the dishwasher to the higher value (3.1 mmol/l in this example).
In the event of a fault, it will help the service technician if you know the hardness of your local water supply.
Enter the water hardness:
mmol/l or °d
The dishwasher is set at the factory for a hardness level of 0.2 mmol/l (1 °d).
Select the water hardness level for your area, and confirm your selection with the OK (Turbo) button.
See "Settings - Water hardness" for further information.
Finally, two messages will appear in the display.
After confirming these, the prompts
Add rinse aid and Add salt may
also appear.
Press any button to confirm these. The display will change to show the main menu.
These settings will be saved in memory after the dishwasher has been through one complete programme.
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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 of 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.
Filling the salt reservoir
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 in the dishwasher.
Mains water with a hardness level higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d – German scale) needs to be softened. This takes place automatically in the integrated softener unit. The softener unit is suitable for a water hardness level of up to 12.6 mmol/l (70 °d).
The water softener unit requires reactivation salt.
Depending on the water hardness level ( 21 °d), dishwasher salt is not required if combination tablets are being used (see "Detergent").
If the water hardness in your area is constantly lower than 4 °d
(= 0.7 mmol/l), you do not need to add salt. The water softener unit must, however, still be programmed to correspond to the water hardness level in your area. The Add salt message will be deactivated automatically.
Important! 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.
Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dishwasher detergent will damage the water softener unit.
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Before using for the first time
Miele recommends using specially designed dishwasher salt to maximize the performance of your dishwasher and to prevent a build-up of calcium and limescale in the dishwasher cabinet, especially if you live in a hard water area. Dishwasher salt can be purchased online at www.mieleshop.com.au or directly from Miele. 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.
Remove the lower basket and unscrew the salt reservoir cap.
Water or saline solution will run out of the reservoir when the cap is removed. It should therefore only be removed in order to refill the salt reservoir.
Fill the reservoir with approx. 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.
Clean any excess salt from around the reservoir opening and then screw the cap on again firmly.
Run the Quick wash programme immediately (without any crockery in the dishwasher, and without selecting the Turbo function) to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet.
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Before using for the first time
Salt indicator
Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt for reactivation when the Add
salt message appears. (If it appears during a programme, wait until the end of the programme).
Confirm by pressing the OK (Turbo) button.
The "Add salt" message will go out.
After the salt reservoir has been filled, the "Add salt" message may still appear in the display if the salt concentration has not yet reached the correct level.
If this is the case, press the OK (Turbo) button again.
The salt indicator is deactivated when the dishwasher has been programmed to a water hardness level below
0.7 mmol/l (4 °d).
Run the Quick wash programme immediately (without any crockery in the dishwasher, and without selecting the Turbo function) to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet.
If you only ever use combination products containing salt and rinse aid in your dishwasher, you can switch the indicators off if you wish (see "Settings - Switching off the refill indicators").
If you switch to using detergent that does not contain salt or rinse aid, it is important to remember to replenish the salt and rinse aid and to switch the refill indicators 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 powder or liquid detergent will damage the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers into the reservoir.
Alternatively, it is possible to use
–household vinegar with a max. 5% acid content
or
–liquid citric acid up to 10% acid content.
The resulting rinsing and drying quality will not, however, be as good as when rinse aid is used.
Do not use vinegar with a higher acid content (e.g. vinegar essence 25% acid). This would damage the dishwasher.
If you only ever use combination products containing rinse aid in your dishwasher, you do not need to add rinse aid.
Adding rinse aid
Press the button on the lid of the rinse aid reservoir in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open.
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Add rinse aid only until it is visible in the opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
110ml.
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.
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for best results (see Settings menu - Rinse aid).
Rinse aid indicator
When the Add rinse aid message appears, the reservoir contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programmes only.
Add rinse aid in plenty of time.
Confirm by pressing the OK (Turbo) button.
The "Add rinse aid" message will go out.
If you only ever use combination products containing salt and rinse aid in your dishwasher, you can switch the indicators off if you wish (see "Settings - Switching off the refill indicators").
Ensure that you refill salt and rinse aid and switch on the refill indicators again if you are not using combination products.
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