Miele G618 Plus Operating instructions

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Operating instructions

for dishwashers

It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions before installing, commissioning or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine.

M.-Nr.

05 717 940

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Contents

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Energy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using the appliance for the first time you require. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programming the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Checking the programmed water hardness level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the rinse aid dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Flap up rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Hinged spikes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Variable inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To remove an insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To fit an insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hinged spike insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Items not suitable for dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Contents

Operating the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Top Solo (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Delay start (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Drying heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Cleaning the reflector panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Cleaning the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cleaning the door panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Comparison tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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Guide to the appliance

Appliance overview

1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 2 Cutlery tray 3 Upper basket 4 Water feed for middle spray arm 5 Middle spray arm 6 Lower spray arm 7 Rinse aid reservoir

(with dosage selector)

8 Dual compartment detergent

dispenser

9 Data Plate 10 Control panel 11 In-operation indicator light 12 Salt reservoir 13 Filter combination 14 Four height adjustable screw

feet

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Control panel (10)

15 "On" button 16 "Off" button 17 Time display for delay start 18 Delay start button 19 "Top Solo" button / Indicator light 20 Check/Refill indicators 21 Programme names 22 Programme buttons / indicator lights

Please note:

The programme list is covered by a protective foil on delivery.

Guide to the appliance

^ Carefully remove the protective foil

before using the appliance for the first time.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Installation

This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can however lead to personal injury and damage to property. Read the operating instructions carefully before starting to use this appliance. This way you will prevent the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference, and pass them on to any future user.

the installation instructions.

has been installed.

must only be installed under a continu ous worktop which is secured to adja cent cabinetry.

The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance with

The electrical socket must be eas ily accessible after the dishwasher

In order to ensure stability, built-un der and integrated dishwashers

Correct usage

This dishwasher is intended

exlusively for cleaning domestic crockery and cutlery in a domestic household. Using it for purposes other than those for which it was designed, as well as any alterations or conversions to the machine would be unauthorised and could cause harm. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.

Delivery

Before setting up the machine

check it for any externally visible damage. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged machine. A damaged machine is dangerous.

Please ensure that the packaging

material is offered for recycling.

The dishwasher must not be in

stalled under a hob. The high radiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a hob could damage the dishwasher.

Do not connect the dishwasher to

the mains supply until it has been installed.

Check that the voltage, frequency

and fuse rating shown on the data plate match the household mains sup ply.

The electrical safety of this appli

ance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the ap pliance and an effective earthing sys tem. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is tested and where there is any doubt, the electrical system in the house is checked by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held re sponsible for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. elec tric shock).

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Warning and Safety instructions

This equipment is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc. However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assess ment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.

A damaged machine is dangerous.

Switch off at the mains and call your Miele supplier or the Miele Service Department.

The plastic housing of the water

connection contains an electrical component. The housing must therefore not be dipped in water.

There are live wires in the water in-

let hose. Never cut the water inlet hose, even if it is too long.

For safety reasons do not operate

this appliance on an extension cable. (Danger of overheating).

Daily use

Do not use solvents in the dish

washer. Danger of explosion.

Water in the dishwasher must not

be used as drinking water. This wa ter is not drinking water.

Avoid inhalation of powder deter

gents. Do not ingest dishwasher detergent! Dishwasher detergents con tain irritant or corrosive ingredients. They can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult a doctor immediate ly if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.

Do not sit or lean on the opened

door. This could cause the dish washer to tip and be damaged and you could get injured.

In an appliance with a cutlery bas

ket (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 cutlery with sharp points with the handles upwards.

Only use detergents formulated for

domestic dishwashers. Do not use washing-up liquid.

Only use rinse aid formulated for

domestic dishwashers.

Only use special coarse grained

dishwasher salt for reactivation. Do not use other salts such as cooking salt, agricultural grade or gritting salt. These may contain insoluble additives which can impair the functioning of the water softener.

Plastic items which cannot with

stand 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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Take care on dishwashers with a visible heater element

Do not touch the heating element

during or directly after the end of a programme. It will be hot. Danger of burning!

Some plastic items could melt or

catch fire if they were to come into contact with the heating element. Therefore always place plastic items or any other items which may not be com pletely heat resistant in the upper bas ket and ensure they cannot drop down onto the heater element. Any items which are too small to be lodged securely in the upper basket should not be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Safety with children

Do not allow children to play in or

around the dishwasher, or to operate it. There is a danger that children playing might shut themselves in the dishwasher.

Keep children away from deter

gents. Dishwasher detergents con tain irritant or corrosive ingredients. They can cause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult a doctor immediate ly if your child has swallowed or inhaled detergent.

To avoid the danger of children

coming into contact with the dish washer detergent: only add detergent just before close the door, activating the child safety lock (depending on model). Keep children away from the dish washer when the door is open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet.

models with the "Delay start" option

make sure the dispenser is dry before adding detergent. Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dispenser and may not be thoroughly dispersed. If the door is open at the end of a programme, children may come into contact with this residue.

starting the programme and

To ensure children do not come into contact with detergent on

To avoid machine and material damage

Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir

with powder or liquid detergent. This will cause serious damage to the reservoir.

Inadvertently filling the salt reser

voir with powder or liquid dish washer detergent always leads to seri ous damage to the water softener. Make sure you have picked up the cor rect packet of dishwasher salt before filling the salt reservoir!

Do not use commercial or industrial

detergents as these may damage material and there is a risk of severe chemical reaction.

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Warning and Safety instructions

The Miele Waterproof System offers protection from water damage, pro

vided the following conditions are met:

The dishwasher is correctly installed

–

and plumbed in. The dishwasher is properly main

–

tained and parts are replaced where it can be seen that this is necessary.

The stopcock has been turned off

–

when the appliance is not used for a longer period of time (e.g. during hol idays).

In countries where there are ar-

eas 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 appliance guarantee.

Disposal of your old appliance

When disposing of an old dish

washer first make it unusable. Dis connect, cut off the cable and the plug from the cable. Make the door lock in operative by unscrewing 2 cross-slotted screws, so that children cannot acci dentally shut themselves in. Make ap propriate arrangements for the disposal of the appliance.

The manufacturer cannot be held lia ble for damage caused by non-com pliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Repairs and maintenance

Repairs may only be carried out by

suitably qualified and competent engineers in accordance with local and national safety requirements. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.

Always disconnect the appliance

from the electrical supply for main tenance work (switch off at wall socket and remove the plug, or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable).

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!

Rather than just throwing these materi als away, please ensure that they are recycled.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled. Please contact your dealer, your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes.

Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. See the appropriate sec tion in the Warning and Safety instruc tions.

Energy saving washing

This dishwasher is exceptionally eco nomical in its use of water and electric ity. You can make the most of your ap pliance by following these tips:

If your household water system is

suitable, this dishwasher can be con nected to a hot water supply, for fur ther economies. Although all stages of the wash then take place with hot water, savings are made in:

- the use of primary energy,

- reduced CO

- costs,

- programme running times. If, however, your water is heated by electricity we would still 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.

The "Top Solo" function should only be selected for washing very small loads of crockery (see "Additional op tions").

Select the Economy programme for energy-saving dishwashing.

Use the correct amounts of deter gent.

Use only 2/3 of the given dosage if baskets are only half full.

The drying heat can be switched off. This saves energy because the load dries in its own heat (see "Drying heat").

emissions,

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Before using the appliance for the first time you require:

approx. 1 litre of water,

–

approx. 1.2 kg dishwasher reactiva

–

tion 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 previously used.

Before using for the first time

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Before using for the first time

To open the door

^ Pull on the handle. If the door is opened during operation

all functions are automatically interrupted.

Instructions for opening the door before the machine door front has been fitted are given in the Installation instruction booklet.

To close the door

Push the baskets right in.

Lift the door upwards, and push until

it clicks into position.

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Before using for the first time

Water softener

In order to achieve good cleaning re sults, the dishwasher needs to operate with soft water. Hard water results in the build-up of calcium deposits on crock ery and in the dishwasher. Mains water with a hardness level higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4° d - German scale) needs to be softened. This takes place automatically in the integrated water softener.

The water softener must be filled with

–

dishwasher salt for reactivation.

– The dishwasher must be pro-

grammed to correspond to 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 exam ple).

Programming the water hardness level

The dishwasher is set at the factory for a hardness level of

0.2 - 0.7 mmol/l (1 - 4 °d).

If this setting corresponds to the hard ness of your water you do not need to do anything more.

If your water is harder or softer, you will need to programme the water hardness level using the buttons on the control panel. Each time a button is pressed one of the other indicator lights will flash and light up in the control panel. However, only the indicator lights mentioned in the following programming process stages are significant.

The programming procedure can be cancelled at any time by pressing the "Off" button (o). The procedure can then be re-started from the beginning again.

In the event of a fault, it will help the service technician if you know the hard ness of your local water supply.

Enter the water hardness below:

mmol/l or °d

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Before using for the first time

1. Open the door.

2. Switch the dishwasher off using

the "Off" button.

3. Press the a and c buttons in and

whilst doing so on using the "On" button.

4. Then release these buttons.

The "Salt" and b indicator lights will flash. If this is not the case the process must be repeated.

^ 5. Press the b button. The b indicator light will go out and the

"Salt" indicator light will flash.

switch the dishwasher

Setting the machine for water hard ness level 0.2 - 2.5 mmol/l (1°d - 14°d):

An indicator light will come on next to one of the a - e buttons. This repre sents the water hardness level set in the machine. See Table 1.

Table 1:

°d

(German

scale)

1 - 4 0.2 - 0.7 a 5 - 7 0.9 - 1.3 b

9 - 11 1.6 - 2.0 d

12 - 14 2.2 - 2.5 e

If this value corresponds to your water hardness level:

Switch the dishwasher off using the "Off" button.

If you would like to change the setting for a different water hardness level:

Press the button which corresponds to the water hardness level in your area (see Table 1).

mmol/l Button

8 1.4 c

The "Salt" and b indicator lights will flash.

Press button f twice.

The "Salt" and f indicator lights will flash.

Switch the dishwasher off using the "Off" button.

The programmed water hardness level is now stored in memory.

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Before using for the first time

Setting the machine for water hard ness level 2.7 - 12.6 mmol/l (15 °d - 70 °d ):

Press the f button.

The f indicator light will light up. An indicator light will come on next to

one of the a - e buttons. This repre sents the water hardness level set in the machine. See Table 2.

Table 2:

°d

(German

scale)

15 - 16 2.7 - 2.8 17 - 21 3.0 - 3.7 b 22 - 24 3.9 - 4.3 c 25 - 31 4.5 - 5.6 d 32 - 70 5.7 - 12.6 e

If this value corresponds to your water hardness level: ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the

"Off" button.

mmol/l Button

Checking the programmed water

hardness level

To check which hardness level the ma chine has been set for:

Repeat steps 1 to 5.

An indicator light will come on next to one of the a - e buttons. This repre

sents a water hardness level of be tween 0.2 mmol/l and 2.5 mmol/l (1 °d and 14 °d German scale) set in the machine. See Table 1.

If there are no indicator lights on

press the f button. The f indicator light will light up. An indicator light will come on next to

one of the a - e buttons. This represents a water hardness level of between 2.7 mmol/l and 12.6 mmol/l (15 °d and 70 °d German scale) set in the machine. See Table 2.

^ Switch the dishwasher off using the

"Off" button.

If you would like to change the setting for a different water hardness level:

Press the button which corresponds to the water hardness level in your area (see Table 2).

The "Salt" and b indicator lights will flash.

Press button f twice.

The "Salt" and f indicator lights will flash.

Switch the dishwasher off using the "Off" button.

The programmed water hardness level is now stored in memory.

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Before using for the first time

Filling the salt reservoir

If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than

0.7 mmol/l (4 °d) you do not need to add dishwasher salt. The dish washer must, however, still be pro grammed to correspond to the water hardness level in your area. (The salt indicator light will still come on, but should be ignored).

Important: Before filling the salt res ervoir with dishwasher salt for the first time 1 litre of water to enable the salt to dissolve. Once the dishwasher has been used, there is always sufficient water in the reservoir.

voir with powder or liquid dishwasher detergent always leads to serious damage to the water soft ener. Make sure you have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling the salt reservoir!

, you must fill it with approx.

Inadvertently filling the salt reser-

Remove the lower basket and un

screw the salt reservoir cap.

Fill the reservoir with approx. 1 litre of

water (first use).

^ Place the funnel provided over the

salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt

until the reservoir is full. The salt res-

ervoir holds approx. 1.2 kg of salt de-

pending on the brand used.

As the salt reservoir is filled, displaced water will overflow.

Clean any excess salt from around

the reservoir opening and then screw

the cap on again firmly.

Only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation. Do not use other salts such as cooking salt, agricultural grade or gritting salt. These may contain insoluble additives which can impair the func tioning of the water softener.

Run the "Pre-wash" programme im mediately to remove any traces of salt water from the cabinet.

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Before using for the first time

Salt indicator

The salt indicator light in the control panel comes on to notify you that the reservoir is empty.

^ The reservoir should then be refilled

with dishwasher salt for reactivation. (See: Filling the salt reservoir).

After the reservoir has been filled, the water softener is automatically reactivated the next time the dishwasher is run. The salt indicator light may still be illuminated during this process. It will go out once the salt concentration has reached the correct level.

Note

If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than 0.7 mmol (4 °d) you do not need to add salt to the res ervoir. The salt indicator light, however, will still come on, but should be ig nored.

(See "After sales service" for definition of "PC").

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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 res ervoir and the amount set is dispensed automatically.

Inadvertently filling the rinse aid

reservoir with powder or liquid deter gent always causes serious damage to 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 50% acid

content.

Adding rinse aid

^ Press the button in the direction of

the arrow until the flap springs open.

The resulting rinsing and drying quality will not, however, be as good as when rinse aid is used.

Do not use vinegar with a higher acid content (e.g. vinegar essence 25% acid). This must not be used as its use would damage the dish washer.

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Before using for the first time

Rinse aid indicator

Add rinse aid only until it is visible on

the surface of the filter in the opening.

The rinse aid reservoir holds approx. 130 ml.

^ Close the flap firmly so that it clicks

into place. Otherwise water would enter the rinse aid reservoir during a programme.

Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This prevents over-foaming occuring dur ing the next programme.

The Rinse aid indicator light on the con trol panel comes on when the rinse aid reservoir needs to be replenished.

When the light comes on the reservoir still contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programmes.

^ Add rinse aid in plenty of time.

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Before using for the first time

Setting the rinse aid dosage

The dosage selector has settings from 1-6. It is set to "3" (3 ml) at the factory. Approx. 3 ml of rinse aid are then used per programme. This is a recommended setting.

If spots appear on crockery and glassware:

^ Use a higher setting. If clouding or smearing appears on

crockery and glassware:

Use a lower setting.

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Loading the dishwasher

Note

Remove coarse food residues from

crockery.

There is no need to rinse items under running water.

Do not wash items soiled with

ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease or paint in the dishwasher. Ash does not dissolve and is distributed in the wash cabinet. Wax, sand, lubricating grease and paint cause damage to the dishwasher.

Crockery can be loaded anywhere in the baskets, but the following notes should be observed:

^ Do not place crockery and cutlery in-

side other pieces where they may be concealed.

^ Load the crockery so that water can

access all surfaces. This ensures that it is properly cleaned.

Make sure that all items are securely positioned.

Hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. must be inverted in the basket.

Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g. cham pagne glasses, should be placed in the centre of the basket to ensure better water coverage.

Deep based items should be placed

at an angle so that water can run off them freely.

The spray arms must not be blocked

by items which are too tall or hang through the baskets. If in doubt, test for free movement by manually rotating the spray arms.

Make sure that small items do not fall

through the holders in the baskets. Small items, e.g. lids, should there fore be placed in the cutlery tray or cutlery basket.

Some foodstuffs may contain natural dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or ketchup. Plastic items in the dishwasher may discolour if large quantities of these foodstuffs find their way into the appliance on the crockery. The stability of plastic items is not affected by this discolouration.

When the dishwasher is being loaded food and drink residue may drip onto the sides of the dish washer door. These surfaces are outside the wash cabinet and are not accessed by water from the spray arms.

Food residue should therefore be

wiped away before the dishwasher door is closed.

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Loading the dishwasher

Upper basket

Use the upper basket for small, lightweight, delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls, etc. as well as heat sensitive plastic items. Shallow saucepans or casserole dishes can also be placed in the upper basket.

Note for "Top Solo"

Flap up rack

To make room for tall items raise the rack upwards.

If a wash programme has been se lected with the additional function "Top Solo", all crockery must be loaded in the upper basket and cutlery tray.

As the middle spray arms also directs water downwards, it is possible to wash lightly soiled plates (with a large diame ter) and serving platters in the lower basket, however plenty of space must be left in between items. Do not wash pots, bowls or other hollow containers when using this function.

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Loading the dishwasher

Adjusting the upper basket

In order to gain more space for taller pieces of crockery in the bottom or up per basket, the upper basket can be adjusted on three levels with 2 cm be tween each level.

The upper basket can also be set at an angle with one side high and the other side low. Ensure however, that the bas ket can be inserted smoothly into the cabinet. It is best to adjust the basket before loading it.

Pull out the upper basket.

Depending on the setting of the upper basket, the following plate dimensions can be accommodated.

Upper

basket

level

To p 1 5 3 0

Middle 17 28

Bottom 19 26

Plate Ø in cm

Upper basket

Lower

basket

Pull upwards on the levers at either side of the upper basket.

Adjust the basket to the desired height.

Then push the levers securely back down into position.

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Loading the dishwasher

Lower basket

For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc. Small items such as saucers can also be placed in the lower basket.

Hinged spikes

Both sides of the front section can be lowered to make more room for large items, e.g. pots, pans and dishes.

^ Press the yellow lever downwards

and then fold the spikes towards the middle of the basket.

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Loading the dishwasher

Variable inserts

A variety of inserts are available for washing crockery in the lower basket.

To remove an insert

Pull upwards by the handle to re

move.

To fit an insert

^ Fit the insert into the lower basket

with the hooks going under the long cross piece as illustrated.

Press down on the handle until the in sert is securely held in position.

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Loading the dishwasher

Hinged spike insert

The spike insert is used for washing plates and saucers.

^ The hinged spike insert fits in the

area marked white in the back of the bottom basket.

Bottle holder

The bottle holder, e.g. for milk and baby bottles, must be inserted into the lower basket as shown in the illustration. If placed anywhere else, water will not be able to access the bottles properly, and cleaning results will be impaired.

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Cutlery

Loading the dishwasher

For best results cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc. This makes unloading much easier.

Place the blades of knives and the prongs of forks between the holders. Spoons, on the other hand, should be placed with the handles between the holders.

Longer items such as soup ladles, cake slices, mixing spoons and long knives should be placed lengthwise in the in dentation at the side of the cutlery tray.

The upper spray arm must not be blocked by items which are too big (e.g. cake slices).

The cutlery tray insert is removable.

The deeper section (for large items of cutlery) must be on the left hand side. The flap up rack cannot be lifted up if the deeper section is on the right hand side.

Spoon heads should be placed in con tact with at least one of the serrated retainers on the base of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off them freely.

If spoon handles do not fit between the holders then lay them the other way round making sure that the head of the spoon is in contact with the support on the bottom of the tray.

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Loading the dishwasher

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 dish washer.

Craft items, antiques, valuable vases

–

and decorative glassware are also not suitable for dishwashers.

Plastic items which are not heat re

–

sistant. The high temperatures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape.

– Copper, brass, tin and aluminium

items may discolour or become matt.

– Colours painted over a glaze may

fade after a number of washes.

– Clouding may occur on glasses after

frequent washing. Do not wash glassware containing lead crystal in a dishwasher.

Please note

Silverware silver polish ted at the end of a programme, where water has not run off smoothly. It may need rubbing dry with a soft cloth. Sil ver treated in a silver immersion dip is usually dry at the end of a programme but may discolour.

Silver which has been in contact with foods containing sulphur can discolour. These include egg yolk, onions, mayon naise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish brine and marinades.

grease filter) must not be cleaned with caustic alkaline commercial or industrial cleaning agents. These may damage material, or in extreme cases, cause severe chemical reaction. See section "Adding detergent" for information on suitable detergents.

previously cleaned with a

may still be damp or spot

Aluminium components (e.g. a

We recommend: –

When purchasing new crockery and cutlery, make sure they are dish washer-proof.

–

There are no standard guidelines for washing glassware. When in doubt, wash glassware by hand.

–

If delicate glassware is washed in the dishwasher ensure that only very low temperatures are used (see programme chart). This will reduce the risk of clouding.

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Operating the dishwasher

Adding detergent

Only use detergents formulated

for domestic dishwashers. Do not use washing up liquid.

You can use conventional powder de

tergent, tablets or liquid dishwasher detergent. Refer to the dosage instructions given by the manufacturer on the packaging.

Put powder or liquid detergent into

the dispenser compartment.

^ Detergent tablets should only be put

into compartment II if this is recommended by the manufacturer. If the manufacturer recommends inserting tablets in the cutlery basket do not do so. Instead place them on the inside of the door or directly into the wash cabinet to help them dissolve properly.

Detergent manufacturers give the re quired amount of detergent for a partic ular programme on their packaging.

Use at least 20 ml of detergent for a

full load in the following programmes:

- Intensive

- Universal plus

- Universal

- Economy If the manufacturer recommends a larger amount of detergent, use the amount recommended.

Failure to dispense the recom mended amount of detergent may impair cleaning results.

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Operating the dishwasher

Avoid inhalation of powder de

tergents and do not ingest dish washer detergent! Dishwasher de tergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients. They can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swal lowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult a doctor immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled. Keep children away from detergents and from the dishwasher when the door is open. There could still be deter gent residues in the cabinet. To avoid the danger of children coming into contact with dishwasher detergent only add detergent just before starting the programme and close the door.

It is essential to follow the instructions given in the programme chart at the end of the operating instructions.

Press the opening catch on the de

tergent dispenser. The flap will spring open.

The flap is always open at the end of a programme.

For your information

Compartment I holds max. 20 ml, Compartment II holds max. 70 ml.

There are markings in compartment II to assist with dispensing. The marks in dicate a level of approx. 20, 25, 30 ml when the door is open in a horizontal position.

Add the required amount of deter gent and close the flap.

Ensure that the detergent package is properly sealed after use. Otherwise the detergent can lose its effective ness.

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Programme selection

Choose your programme according to the type of load and how dirty it is.

In most cases this will be the Universal programme or the Universal plus programme.

These programmes are ideally suited to everyday mixed loads with varying de grees of soiling.

The different programmes and their uses are described in the programme chart at the end of this booklet.

The additional function "Top Solo" can be selected with each programme. See "Additional functions/Top Solo" for more details.

Operating the dishwasher

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Operating the dishwasher

Switching on

Open the stopcock, if it is closed.

Open the door.

Make sure the spray arms are not ob

structed. Press the "On" (15) button.

The "On" indicator light (15) comes on.

Starting a programme

^ When selecting a programme, refer

to the programme chart at the end of the operating instructions.

^ Press button (22) for the programme

you want.

The indicator light next to the selected programme will come on.

The additonal options "Delay start" or "Top Solo" can now be selected if wished (see "Additional options").

Close the door.

The in operation control light will come on.

The programme cycle begins.

Do not finish a programme prematurely. Important programme stages (e. g. reactivating the water softener) could be omitted.

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Operating the dishwasher

At the end of a programme

At the end of a programme the in oper ation control light will be visible flashing with the door shut.

It will go out one hour after the end of the programme.

The in operation light will go out if the door is opened.

Switching off

At the end of a programme:

Open the door.

The in operation and programme button indicator lights go out.

^ Press the "Off" button (16). The "On" indicator light (15) goes out.

The dishwasher continues to use electricity until switched off using the "Off" button.

The dishwasher can now be unloaded (see "Unloading the dishwasher").

To prevent the risk of steam

damage to the worktop edging above the dishwasher it is advisable to leave the door closed until you are ready to unload the crockery. Alter natively you can open the door fully until the crockery is cool enough to unload. Do not leave the door only partially open.

If the dishwasher is not to be used for a longer period of time, e. g. whilst on holiday, the stopcock should be turned off.

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Operating the dishwasher

Changing a programme

Important: If the detergent dispenser flap has already opened, do not change the programme.

A change can be made to the programme selected before the door is closed as follows:

Press the button for the programme

you wish to run. Close the door.

The programme cycle begins. If a programme has already begun,

change the programme as follows:

^ Open the door. ^ Press the "Off" button (16). ^ Press the "On" (15) button. ^ Press the button for the programme

you wish to run.

Interrupting a programme

A programme is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. If the door is closed again, the programme will continue from the point it was at before the door was opened.

Water in the dishwasher may be

hot. Danger of scalding! If you have to open the door do so very care fully. Before closing the door again, leave it ajar for approx. 20 secs. This will enable the temperature in the wash cabinet to settle. Close the door firmly making sure that it clicks into place.

Close the door.

The in operation control light will come on.

The programme cycle begins.

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Additional options

Operating the dishwasher

"Top Solo" (2)

The "Top Solo" additional function is recommended when there is only a small amount of crockery and cutlery to clean. With this function the majority of the water is directed to the top and middle spray arms in the dishwasher. This means that the water jets are aimed at items in the upper basket and the cutlery tray if the dishwasher has one.

As the middle spray arm also directs water downwards, lightly soiled plates or platters can be placed in the bottom basket, and cutlery may be placed in the cutlery basket if there are large spaces between items. Do not place dishes, bowls or other hollow containers in the bottom basket.

Because smaller amounts of crockery are being washed the amount of deter gent recommended by the manufac turer can be reduced to approx. 2/3 of the total amount for the full load. Make sure, however, when reducing the amount dispensed that the cleaning re sult is not affected.

Using "Top Solo" will also save water and energy. For example, if using this function with the "Economy" programme only 10 litres of water and approx. 0.65 kWh of electricity are used.

The "Top Solo" function can be selected with all programmes.

^ Press the "On" (15) button. The "On" indicator light (15) comes on. ^ Press the button for the programme

you wish to run.

The indicator light next to the selected programme will come on.

Press the "Top Solo" 2 (19) button.

The "Top Solo" 2 (19) indicator light co mes on.

The "Delay Start" function can now be selected (see next page).

Close the door.

The in operation control light will come

on.

The programme cycle begins. The additional function is automatically

deleted from memory at the end of the programme cycle.

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Operating the dishwasher

Delay start (d)

The starting time of a programme can be delayed, e.g. to benefit from econ omy rates of electricity. A delay start time of between 1 and 9 hours can be selected.

The delay start time is set in one hour stages.

^ Press the "On" (15) button. The "On" indicator light (15) comes on. ^ Press the button for the programme

you wish to run.

The indicator light next to the selected programme button comes on.

^ Press the d (18) button. A 1 appears in the delay start display

(17). A delay of one hour has been set.

Press button d (18) repeatedly until the required delay start period shows up in the display (17).

The "Top Solo" function can now be se lected (see previous page).

Close the door.

At the end of the delay period the se lected programme begins automati cally.

When using the "Delay Start"

function, make sure that the com partment is dry before adding detergent. Wipe dry with a cloth if necessary. Do not use liquid detergent when selecting "Delay Start". It may run out of the dispenser before the programme starts.

The delay start time counts up to 9 in one hour stages. Pressing the "Delay start" button d (18) again switches the option off. If the "Delay start" button is held in the display counts up automatically.

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Operating the dishwasher

Starting a programme before the de lay start period has elapsed:

A programme can be started before the delay start period has elapsed. Pro ceed as follows:

Open the door.

Press the "Off" button (16).

Press the "On" (15) button.

Press the button for the programme

you wish to run.

If the "Top Solo" function had been se lected, then you will need to select it again.

^ Close the door. The in operation control light will come

on. The programme cycle begins.

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Operating the dishwasher

Drying heat

In all programmes the drying process is assisted by the heating element. Drying heat is set as activated at the factory.

Switching the heating elements off dur ing drying will save approx. 0.1 kWh in electricity. The dishes are then dried with residual heat. Open the dish washer door at the end of a programme to allow the dishes to dry better.

Activation/Deactivation of drying heat

^ Open the door. ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the

"Off" button (16).

^ Press the a and c buttons in and

whilst doing so on using the "On" button.

^ Then release these buttons.

switch the dishwasher

Drying heat is switched on if:

the a indicator light is not lit up

– Drying heat is switched off if:

the a indicator light is lit up

–

Press the a button to change the

setting.

Depending on the previous setting the a indicator light will either come on or go out.

Press button f twice.

^ ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the

"Off" button.

The change is now stored in memory.

The "Salt" and b indicator lights will flash. If this is not the case the process must be repeated.

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Unloading the dishwasher

Dishes tend to break and chip more

easily when they are hot. Allow the dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading them.

If you open the door fully after switch

ing off, the dishes will cool much faster.

First unload the lower basket, then

the upper basket and cutlery tray. This will prevent water drops from the upper basket and cutlery tray from falling onto the dishes in the lower basket.

Operating the dishwasher

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Cleaning and care

Check your dishwasher regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months). This way faults and problems can be avoided.

Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet

The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet retains coarse soil from the suds solution, preventing it access ing the circulation system and re-enter ing the cabinet through the spray arms.

The dishwasher must not be

used without all the filters in place.

Collection of coarse soil may cause the filters to clog. Check the filter combination regularly (every 4 - 6 months) and clean if necessary.

Turn the handle anti-clockwise to re

lease the filter combination.

^ Switch the dishwasher off before-

hand.

Lift the filter combination out of the dishwasher. Remove any coarse par ticles and rinse the filter under run ning water. Use a nylon brush if nec essary.

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Cleaning and care

To clean the underside of the filter, the flap must be opened:

^ Pull back the yellow clip to do this. ^ Rinse all parts under running water,

using a nylon brush if necessary.

^ Then close the flap so that the clip

engages. Important: After cleaning make sure that the clip has properly engaged.

Replace the filter combination so that

it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet.

^ Secure the filter by turning the handle

in a clockwise direction.

Take care when you are fitting the filter combination that it is secured in position correctly. Otherwise coarse soil could get into the circulation system and cause a blockage.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the spray arms

Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray arms should therefore be inspected and cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months).

Switch the dishwasher off before

hand.

Remove the spray arms as follows:

Take out the cutlery tray.

Press the top

engage the inner ratchet. Then un screw the spray arm.

spray arm upwards to

Remove the lower basket.

^ Pull the lower

wards to remove it.

spray arm firmly up-

Lift up the middle gage the ratchet. Then unscrew the spray arm b.

spray arm b to en

Use a pointed object to push food particles into the spray arm jets.

Rinse thoroughly under running wa ter.

Replace the spray arms and check that they rotate freely.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the wash cabinet

The wash cabinet is largely self-clean ing, provided that the correct amount of detergent is always used.

If however there are limescale or grease deposits in the cabinet these can be removed with a proprietary dishwasher cleaner.

Cleaning the door and the door seal

Wipe the door seals regularly with a

damp cloth to remove food deposits.

^ When the dishwasher is being loaded

food and drink residue may drip onto the sides of the dishwasher door. These surfaces are outside the wash cabinet and are not accessed by water from the spray arms. Any soiling should be wiped off these surfaces before the door is closed.

Cleaning the reflector panel

The reflector panel for the in operation control light is situated in the coverplate underneath the worktop.

It can be taken out of its plastic holder to be cleaned.

Open the door and carefully remove

the reflector panel from the holder. The reflector panel and its plastic

holder should only be wiped with a damp cloth or suitable cleaning agent designed for use on plastic.

Do not use abrasive cleaning

agents, glass cleaning agents or all-purpose cleaners. Because of their chemical composition they could cause serious damage to plastic surfaces.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the control panel

This should only

damp cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaning

agents, glass cleaning agents or all-purpose cleaners. Because of their chemical composition they could cause serious damage the surface material.

be wiped with a

Cleaning the door panel

Clean using a suitable cleaning

agent for the type of material the front is made of.

Door fronts made from wood should

only be cleaned using a damp cham ois leather and then dried with a soft cloth.

Clean stainless steel panels with a

proprietary non-abrasive cleaning agent designed specifically for use on stainless steel. To help prevent re-soiling, proprietary conditioning agents for stainless steel can also be used. Apply sparingly with an even pressure.

Do not use any cleaning agents

containing ammonia or thinners. These would damage the surface structure.

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Problem solving guide

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected with out calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money.

You should, however, note the following:

Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained per

son in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorised or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage the appliance.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The machine does not start

The dishwasher stops during a programme.

The door is not properly closed.

The appliance is not plugged in.

The fuse is defective or has tripped.

The machine is not switched on.

A programme has not been selected.

The fuse is defective or has tripped.

Close the door firmly.

Insert the plug.

Replace the fuse (see data plate for minimum fuse rating).

Press the "On" button, and select a programme.

Press the button for the programme you want to select.

Replace the fuse (see data plate for minimum fuse rating).

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The dishwasher stops running shortly after starting a programme, the in operation control light is flashing rapidly.

Water inlet fault. The indicator light "In let/Drain", seen when the door is open, lights up and flashes alternately.

Before rectifying the prob lem you must: Switch the dishwasher off.

Open the stopcock

–

fully. Check the water inlet

–

filter and clean if nec essary, see "Cleaning the water inlet filter".

The Waterproof system has reacted.

Call the Miele Service

–

Department.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The dishwasher stops running, the in operation control light is flashing rapidly.

Water inlet fault. The indicator light "In let/Drain", seen when the door is open, is flashing.

Before rectifying the prob lem you must: Switch the dishwasher off.

Open the stopcock

–

fully. Check the water inlet

–

filter and clean if nec essary, see "Cleaning the water inlet filter".

The water pressure at

–

the intake is lower than

0.3 bar. Seek profes sional advice.

There is a fault with the drainage system. Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a programme. The indicator light "Inlet/Drain", seen when the door is open, is flashing.

– Clean the filter combi-

nation, see "Cleaning and Care".

– Clean the drain pump,

see "Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve".

– Clean the non-return

valve, see "Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve".

–

Remove any kink in the drain hose.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

At the end of a programme the in opera tion control light is flashing rapidly; the indicator lights next to programme buttons 1 to 5 are flashing when the door is open.

Knocking noise in the wash cabinet

Rattling noise Items of crockery are in

Knocking noise in the water pipes

There may be a technical fault.

The spray arm is knocking against an item in the bas ket.

secure in the wash cabinet.

This may be caused by the on-site installation or the cross-section of the piping.

Switch the machine off.

–

Run another programme. If the indicator lights flash again at the end of this programme, there is a technical fault.

Call the Miele Service

–

Department.

Interrupt the programme, rearrange items which are

obstructing the spray arm.

Interrupt the programme,

rearrange the items of crockery.

This has no influence on dishwasher function. If in doubt contact a suitably qualified plumber.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The dishes are not clean The dishes were not

loaded correctly. Dishes were placed inside other pieces, water could not access all surfaces.

The outlet of the water in take pipe for the middle spray arm was covered. An insufficient amount of water flowed into the mid dle spray arm.

The programme was not powerful enough.

Not enough detergent was dispensed.

Tall items are blocking the path of the spray arms.

The spray arm jets are blocked.

The filter combination in the base of the wash cabi net is not clean or is not correctly fitted. This may cause the spray arm jets to get blocked.

The non-return valve is open and blocked. Dirty water has flowed back into the wash cabinet.

See notes in "Loading the dishwasher".

Make sure that dishes

placed in the rear section of the upper basket do not cover the opening.

Select a more intensive programme, see "Programme chart" at the end of these operating instructions.

Use more detergent, see "Operating the dishwasher".

Rearrange the items so that the spray arms can rotate freely.

Clean the spray arm jets, see "Cleaning and Care".

Clean and/or replace the

filter combination cor rectly. Clean the spray arm jets, see "Cleaning and Care".

Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve, see "Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve".

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Dishes and glasses are not dry or are flecked

White residue is visible on cutlery and crockery, clouding occurs on glassware; film can be wiped off

Smearing appears on glassware and cutlery, there is a bluish sheen on the surface of glass ware; film can be wiped off

The rinse aid amount may be insufficient or the rinse aid reservoir empty.

Crockery was taken out of the cabinet too soon.

Drying heat is switched off.

Not enough rinse aid was used.

There is no salt in the salt reservoir.

The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on correctly.

The water softener is programmed to a setting which is too low.

Combination dishwasher detergent tablets contain ing rinse aid and/or salt may have been used. These are unsuitable as long term use can impair the softener unit.

The rinse aid dosage is set too high.

Increase the dosage or replenish the reservoir, see "Before using for the first time".

Leave it in for longer, see "Operating the dish washer".

Switch the "Drying heat" option back on. See "Op erating the dishwasher".

Increase the dosage, see "Before using for the first time".

Add dishwasher reactivation salt, see "Before using for the first time".

Replace it making sure it screws back on correctly.

Programme a higher setting, see "Before using for the first time".

Use a standard liquid,

tablet or powder deter gent.

Reduce the dosage, see "Before using for the first time".

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Glassware is dull and discoloured; film can not be wiped off

Tea or lipstick stains have not been com pletely removed

Plastic items are discol oured

There are rust stains on cutlery.

Glassware is not dishwasherproof. The sur

faces are affected. The wash temperature of

the selected programme

was too low. The bleaching effect of the

detergent used is too low. Natural dyes e.g. from car

rots, tomatoes or ketchup may be the cause. The amount of detergent used or its bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with natural dyes.

The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on correctly.

The affected items are not corrosion resistant.

The "Pre-wash" programme was not run after dish washer salt was added. Traces of salt have got into the wash cycle.

There is no remedy.

Purchase glassware

which is dishwasher-proof. Select a programme with a

higher wash temperature.

Use a different type of de tergent.

Use more detergent, see

"Operating the dish washer". Discolouration is irrever sible.

Replace it making sure it screws back on correctly.

There is no remedy. Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-proof.

Always run the "Pre-wash"

programme after adding dishwasher salt.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The detergent lid cannot be closed properly.

Detergent residue is left in the dispenser at the end of a programme

Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a programme

Clogged detergent resi due is blocking the catch.

The dispenser was still damp when detergent was added.

The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged.

The drain pump or non-re turn valve may be blocked.

The drain hose is kinked. Remove any kink in the

Remove the residue.

Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding de tergent.

Before rectifying the prob lem you must: Switch the dishwasher off.

Clean the filter combina tion, see "Cleaning and Care".

Clean the drain pump and

the non-return valve, see "Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve".

drain hose.

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Cleaning the water inlet filter

Solving problems

A filter is incorporated in the screw con nection of the valve on the water inlet hose. The filter must be cleaned when dirty, otherwise insufficient water flows into the wash cabinet.

The plastic housing of the water

connection contains an electrical component. It must not be dipped in water.

Recommendation

If the mains water contains a large number of insoluble substances, we recommend fitting a large-area filter in the connection between the stopcock and the water inlet hose threaded union. This filter is available from the Miele Spares Dept.

Cleaning the filter:

^ Disconnect the dishwasher from the

mains supply (switch off at the mains socket, pull out the plug , switch off the appropriate circuit at the fuse box or withdraw the mains fuse).

Turn off the stopcock.

Unscrew the inlet hose.

Carefully remove the rubber seal.

^ ^ Withdraw the filter using pointed pli-

ers and rinse clean under running water.

^ Replace the filter and seal, making

sure they are sitting correctly.

^ Reconnect the inlet hose to the stop-

cock, making sure it goes on correctly and is not cross-threaded.

Turn on the stopcock gradually to test for leaks. If there is a leak, the inlet hose might not be on securely, or it may have been screwed on at an an gle. Unscrew and reconnect the wa ter inlet valve correctly.

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Solving problems

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve

If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a programme the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean. Watch out for glass or bone splinters which could cause injury.

Take the filter combination out of the

wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and care", "Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet").

Scoop the water out of the cabinet

using a suitable container.

Raise the locking clamp for the

non-return valve.

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Lift up the non-return valve and rinse

well under running water.

Solving problems

The drain pump is situated under the non-return valve (see arrow).

^ Remove all foreign objects from the

non-return valve.

^ Remove all foreign objects from the

drain pump (watch out for glass or bone splinters which are particularly difficult to detect and could cause injury). Turn the drain pump impeller by hand to check that there are no more obstructions.

^ Carefully replace the non-return valve

and secure it with the locking clamp.

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After sales service

Should you still have any difficulties, please contact:

Your Miele Dealer

– or

The Miele Service Department (see

–

back cover for address).

Please quote the model type and

number of your appliance.

This information is given on the data plate at the side of the door.

Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service.

Programme update function - PC

The programme update function (PC = Programme correction) is designed to enable a service technician to update your machine’s electronics in keeping with advances in technology.

The indicator or check light marked "Salt PC" is used as the interface for this programming.

Information regarding programme updates will be made known by the Miele Company as and when such develop ments become available.

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Optional accessories

To make the most of your dishwasher

If you would like ... you will need to order ...

to wash bottles, e. g. milk or baby bottles

...to wash a lot of glasses ... a glassware insert for the bottom

... to wash long-stemmed glassware ... a glassware insert for the upper

... a bottle holder

basket

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Comparison tests

Test standard: AS 2007 Programme tested: Gentle 45° Amount washed: 9 place settings Amount of detergent: 5 g in compartment I + 20 g in compartment II Rinse aid dispensing: Setting 3 (approx. 3 ml, set at factory) Noise measurements: Before starting a programme to measure noise,

the dishwasher door must first be opened completely, and then closed. Doing this will automatically close the ventilation outlet for the Turbothermic process.

Upper basket

These illustration show how 9 place settings can be loaded. For normal mixed loads see "Loading the dishwasher".

Lower basket

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Comparison tests

Cutlery tray

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Transport

Should you ever need to move the dish washer, e.g. when moving house, note the following:

Empty the dishwasher,

–

Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses,

–

mains cable, cutlery baskets, lower basket

Transport the dishwasher in the up

–

right position. If unavoidable, it may be transported on its back. Do not transport it on its side or on the door as residual water still in the appliance will leak out of it. This residual water could get into the electronic unit and cause a fault.

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Technical data

Height 81.7 cm (adjustable +2.0 cm) Height of building in recess 82 cm (+ 5.0 cm) Width 44.8 cm Width of building in recess 45 cm Depth 57 cm Depth with door open 115.5 cm Weight approx. 48,5 kg Voltage Rated load see data plate at the top of the door Plug / Fuse rating Test marks Electrical safety, Typetest Mark, C-tick Mark Electrically suppressed

according to Water pressure (flow rate): 300 - 1000 kPa pressure Hot water connection up to max. 60 °C Delivery head: max. 1 m Drainage length: max. 4 m Connection cable approx. 1.9 m Capacity 9 place settings

AS/NZS 1044

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Programme chart

Programme When to use Detergent

Compartment

(Wash cycle)

Intensive 75 ° for normally soiled pots, pans, dishes etc with dried on soiling;

Universal Plus 55 °

Universal 55 ° for normal everyday loads 100 %

Economy

Gentle o 45 °

Pre-wash for rinsing crockery to avoid smells, if a complete cycle is not yet

1) Standard programme for comparison tests (see section "Comparison tests").

2) Programme with much longer, but quieter drying phase

for very heavy soiling, add 20% more detergent to compartment I with a longer wash time for normally soiled crockery

with dried on soiling

for normal everyday loads, energy saving programme 100 %

Gentle programme for lightly soiled and temperature sensitive crockery and glassware

needed.

100 %

50 %

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Programme chart

Programme cycle Consumption Duration

Energy kWh Water h:min

Hot

water

con

nection

(55 °C)

Litres Cold

Hot

water

con nection (55 °C)

water

con nection (15 °C)

Pre-

wash

XX X

When washing a full load in the Intensive Programme, the Universal Plus Programme, the Universal Programme, the Normal Programme and the Economy Programme at least 20 ml of detergent are required. If the detergent manufacturer recommends using more than this you should dispense the amount they suggest. For the Intensive Programme add an additional 4-6 ml to compartment I.

Main

wash

75 °

55 °

45 °

X 0.06 0.06 4 0:11 0:11

Interim

rinse

Final rinse

70 °

65 °

50 °

Drying Cold

water

con

nection

(15 °C)

X 1.50 1.20 20 2:14 1:48

X 1.15 0.55 16 1:54 1:36

X 1.10 0.55 16 1:31 1:20

X 0.74 0.30 12 2:14 2:02

X 0.90 0.40 16 1:34 1:24

N.B. Data obtained from a machine tested in Germany.

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