Miele G643 Operating instructions

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 accident
or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 430 250

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Contents

Contents

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

View of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 machine for the first time you require . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

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

Programming the water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programming the machine to the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adding rinse aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting the rinse aid dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Loading examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Flap up rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Positioning rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the upper basket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Lower basket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cutlery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Items not suitable for dishwashers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Contents

Operating the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Switching on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Additional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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

Buzzer to indicate the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cleaning the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cleaning the door panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Checking the water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Increasing the water intake time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Comparison tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Guide to the appliance

Guide to the appliance

View of the machine

1 Upper spray arm (not visible)
2 Cutlery tray

(depending on model)
3 Upper basket
4 Water feed for middle

spray arm
5 Middle spray arm
6 Water hardness selector
7 Lower spray arm

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8 Rinse aid reservoir

(with dosage selector)

9 Dual compartment detergent

dispenser
10 Data plate
11 Control panel (fascia )
12 Salt reservoir
13 Filter combination
14 Four height adjustable screw feet

Control panel (11)

15 “On” touch pad
16 “Off” touch pad
17 Check/Refill indicators
18 Programme names
19 Programme touch pads

Note:

The control panel is covered by a pro­tective foil on delivery.

Carefully remove the protective foil
before using the appliance for the
first time.

Guide to the appliance

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Warning and safety instructions

Warning and safety instructions

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
machine.This way you will avoid the
risk of accidents, and damage to
the machine.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for reference, and pass them
on to any future user.

Appropriate usage

This dishwasher is intended exclu-

sively for cleaning domestic croc­kery and cutlery in a domestic house­hold. Do not use for purposes other
than those for which it was designed.
Any other applications may be dan­gerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held re­sponsible for any damage caused by
improper use or for uses other than
those for which the appliance is in­tended.

Delivery

A damaged appliance is dan-

gerous. It is therefore essential to
check packaging immediately and
examine the dishwasher for transport
damage. Under no circumstances
should you use a damaged machine.

Please ensure that the packaging

material is offered for recycling.

Installation

the installation instructions.

must only be installed under a con­tinuous worktop which is secured to ad­jacent cabinetry.

temperatures sometimes dissipated by
radiant heat could damage the dish­washer.

installed.

plate match the household mains sup­ply.

when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system. It is imperative that this basic
safety requirement is tested and where
there is any doubt the electrical system
in the house is checked out by a quali­fied electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held re­sponsible for damage caused by the
lack or inadequacy of an effective ear­thing system (electric shock, for
example).

The dishwasher must be installed
and connected in compliance with

In order to ensure stability, built­under and integrated dishwashers

The dishwasher must not be in­stalled under a hob unit. The high

Do not connect the dishwasher to
the mains supply until it has been

Check that the voltage, frequency
and fuse rating shown on the data

The electrical safety of this ap­pliance can only be guaranteed

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Warning and safety instructions

A damaged appliance is dan-

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

With the “Waterproof system” the

plastic housing of the water inlet
connection contains an electrical com­ponent. The housing must therefore not
be dipped in water.

Never cut the water inlet hose,

even if it is too long. There are live
wires in this hose.

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.

Avoid inhalation of powder deter-

gents. Dishwasher detergents con­tain irritant or corrosive ingredients. They
can cause burning in the mouth and
throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing.
Consult a doctor immediately if detergent
has been swallowed or inhaled.

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, as
other salts may contain insoluble addi­tives which can impair the functioning
of the 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.

Do not sit or lean on the opened

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

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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, you could burn yourself.

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 com­pletely heat resistant in the upper bas­ket 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 let small children play with

the dishwasher and its controls or
operate it. There is a danger that child­ren playing might shut themselves in
the dishwasher.

Keep children away from deter-

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

To avoid the danger of children

coming into contact with the dish­washer detergent:
Only add detergent
the programme and close the door, ac­tivating the child safety lock (depend­ing on model).
Keep children away from the dish­washer when the door is open. There
could be detergent residues in the ap­pliance.

To ensure children do not come

into contact with detergent:
For 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.

just before starting

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 dish­washer detergent always leads to
serious damage to the water softener.

Do not use commercial or indus-

trial 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 of-

fers protection from water dam­age, provided 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 machine is not used for a
longer period of time (e.g. during
holidays).

In countries where there are 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 appliance guar­antee.

Disposal of your old machine

When disposing of an old dish-

washer first make it unusable. Dis­connect, cut off the cable and the plug
from the cable.
Make the door lock inoperative (2
cross-slotted screws), so that children
cannot accidentally shut themselves in.
Make appropriate arrangements for the
safe disposal of the appliance.

The manufacturer cannot be held re­sponsible for any damage caused
by non-observance of the 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 regulations. Repairs by
unqualified persons could be dan­gerous.

Always disconnect the appliance

from the electrical supply for main­tenance 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

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.
Rather than just throwing these ma­terials away, please ensure they are of­fered for recycling.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances contain materials which
can be recycled. Please contact your
local authorities or scrap merchant
about potential recycling schemes, be­fore disposing of the appliance.
Ensure that the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal. See the appropriate sec­tion in the Warning and Safety instruc­tions.

Energy saving washing

This dishwasher is exceptionally econ­omical in its use of water and electricity.
You can make the most of your ap­pliance by following these tips:

If your household water system is
suitable, this dishwasher can be con­nected to a hot water supply, for fur­ther economies.
Although all stages of the wash then
take place with hot water, savings are
made in:
– the use of primary energy
– costs
– programme running time.
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.

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Choose the programme to suit the
type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling.

Select the Economy 45ºC pro­gramme for energy-saving dishwash­ing.

Use the correct amounts of deter­gent.

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

The drying heat can be switched off,
shortening the length of the pro­gramme and saving energy. The
load then dries to a large extent in its
own heat (see “Additional options
and functions”)

Before using for the first time

Before using the machine for
the first time you require:

– approx. 2 litres of water,
– approx. 2 kg dishwasher reactivation

salt,

– domestic dishwasher detergent,
– rinse aid formulated for domestic

dishwashers.

Every dishwasher is tested at the
factory.
There will be residual water in the
machine from this test. It is not an
indication that the machine 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.

Note:
To open the door without the machine
door front fitted see section 3 of the In­stallation instructions, “Fitting the
matching door front”.

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 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. Hence
if mains water hardness is above 4 °d ­German scale (0.7 mmol/l), the water
should 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.

If the hardness of your local supply is
constantly lower than 4 °d (= 0.7 mmol/l),
you do
salt. The dishwasher must, however,
still be programmed to correspond to
the water hardness level in your area.

Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 8 - 17 °d (1.4 - 3.1
always set the machine to the higher
value (17 °d in this example).

not need to add dishwasher

mmol/l),

Programming the water
softener

The water hardness level of your water
supply must be programmed into the
machine using the programme touch
pads.
The water hardness level selector in
the wash cabinet is then
water hardness level in your area.

Programming the machine to the
water hardness level

The water hardness level programmed
into the machine can be checked or
changed using the programme touch
pads on the control panel. Each time a
pad is touched one of the indicator
lights (n) will flash and light up in the
control panel.

The programming procedure can be
cancelled at any time by pressing the
“Off” touch pad. The procedure can
then be re-started from the beginning
again.

The dishwasher is programmed at the
factory to operate with a water hard­ness level of between 22 and 35 °d
(4.0 to 6.3 mmol/l).

also set to the

In the case of a fault, it willl help the ser­vice technician if you know the hard­ness of your local water supply.

Enter the water hardness below:

°d

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Before using for the first time

Procedure... n lit up n flashes

Open the door.
Switch the dishwasher off with the “Off” touch (o) pad.
Press touch pads b and d in and whilst doing so

at the same time switch the dishwasher on with the
“On” (g) touch pad.

Release pads b and d again.

Note: If a different indicator light is flashing, the pro-

cess must be repeated.
The following indicator lights may also light up, if:
– you have not yet added rinse aid or if rinse aid

needs replenishing,

– drying heat had been switched off (see “Additional

functions”),

– the water intake time has been increased (see “In-

crease water intake time”),

– the buzzer at the end of a programme is switched off

(see “Additional functions”).
Press touch pad c.

If a water hardness level of between 1 °d and 12 °d has
been programmed in, a further indicator light will come
on: 1 - 4 °d (0.2 - 0.7 mmol/l):

5 - 6 °d (0.9 - 1.1 mmol/l):

7 °d ( 1.3 mmol/l):

8 - 10 °d (1.4 - 1.8 mmol/l):

11 - 12 °d (2.0 - 2.2 mmol/l):
If no additional indicator lights come on, a water hard­ness level of between 13 °d and 70 °d (2.3 -12.6
mmol/l) has been programmed in.

On Salt

On Salt +

Rinse aid

b

d

e

On Salt

b
c
d
e
f

c

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Before using for the first time

Procedure... n lit up n flashes

Once the correct water hardness level has been pro­grammed in:

Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” (o)
touch pad.

If you need to programme in a different water hardness
level:

Press the pad, corresponding to the water hardness
level in your area. Whilst this pad is pressed in, the
relevant indicator will light up.
1 - 4 °d (0.2 - 0.7 mmol/l): Touch pad
5 - 6 °d (0.9 - 1.1 mmol/l): Touch pad c
7 °d ( 1.3 mmol/l): Touch pad d
8 - 10 °d (1.4 - 1.8 mmol/l): Touch pad e
11 - 12 °d (2.0 - 2.2 mmol/l): Touch pad f

13 - 70 °d (2.3 -12.6 mmol/l): proceed to next page

b

On + b
On + c
On + d
On + e
On + f

Salt
Salt
Salt
Salt
Salt

Release the touch pad.

Depending on what has been programmed the follow­ing indicator lights may also come on:

Press touch pad g.
Press touch pad g again.
Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” (o)

touch pad.

The water hardness level is now stored in the pro­gramme memory.

Check the setting on the water hardness selector in
the wash cabinet, and change if necessary (see “Set-
ting the water hardness level selector in the wash
cabinet”).

On Salt +

c

b, d, e

On +

g Salt

On Salt +

g

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Before using for the first time

Procedure... n lit up n flashes

Water hardness level 13 - 70 °d:

Press touch pad g.

If a water hardness level of between 13 °d and 70 °d
has been programmed in, a further indicator light will
come on:

13 - 14°d (2.3 - 2.5 mmol/l):
15 - 17 °d (2.7 - 3.1 mmol/l):
18 - 21 °d (3.2 - 3.8 mmol/l):
22 - 35 °d (4.0 - 6.3 mmol/l):
36 - 70 °d (6.5 -12.6 mmol/l):

If the correct water hardness level has been pro­grammed in:

Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” (o)
touch pad.

If you need to programme in a different water hardness
level:

Press the pad, corresponding to the water hardness
level in your area. Whilst this pad is pressed in, the
relevant indicator will light up.
13 - 14 °d (2.3 - 2.5 mmol/l): Touch pad
15 - 17 °d (2.7 - 3.1 mmol/l): Touch pad c
18 - 21 °d (3.2 - 3.8 mmol/l): Touch pad d
22 - 35 °d (4.0 - 6.3 mmol/l): Touch pad e
36 - 70 °d (6.5 -12.6 mmol/l): Touch pad f

b

On +

g Salt

b
c
d
e
f

On +g + b
On +g + c
On +g + d
On +g + e
On +g + f

Salt
Salt
Salt
Salt
Salt

Release the touch pad.

Depending on what has been programmed the follow­ing indicator lights may also come on:

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On Salt +

c

b, d, e

Before using for the first time

Procedure... n lit up n flashes

Press touch pad g.
Press touch pad g again.
Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” (o)

touch pad.

The water hardness level is now stored in the pro­gramme memory.

Check the setting on the water hardness selector in
the wash cabinet, and change if necessary (see
“Setting the water hardness level selector in the
wash cabinet”).

On +

g Salt

On Salt +

g

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Before using for the first time

Setting the water hardness level
selector in the wash cabinet

The water hardness level selector in the
wash cabinet must be set according to
the following table.

Setting the selector to the correct set­ting will help minimise the effects of the
wash process on glass surfaces. Too
high a setting will lead to poor cleaning
results and an increase in water spots
left on crockery and cutlery.

Use a screwdriver to take the cover
off the water hardness level selector
in the wash cabinet.

Use a coin or screwdriver to adjust
the water hardness level selector in
the wash cabinet. There is a click as
each setting is reached.

°d

German

scale

1- 7 0.2- 1.3 2- 13 3
8-10 1.4- 1.8 14- 18 2
11-14 2.0- 2.5 20- 25 1
15-70 2.7-12.6 27-126 0

mmol/l °f Selector-

setting

(level)

The water hardness selector is set at the
factory to setting “1”.

Example:

For a water hardness level of 6 °d.
Turn the water hardness level selec­tor to setting 3 (1 - 7 °d).

Replace the cover on the water hard­ness level selector.

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Before using for the first time

Filling the salt reservoir

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 always causes serious
damage to the water softener. Make
sure that you have picked up the
right packet of dishwasher salt be­fore filling the salt reservoir.

Please only use special coarse
grained dishwasher salt for reactiva­tion, as other salts may contain inso­luble additives which can impair the
functioning of the softener.

Remove the lower basket and un­screw the salt reservoir cap.

Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 litres
of water (first use).

Place the funnel provided over the
salt reservoir and carefully fill with
salt. The salt reservoir holds approx.
2 kg of salt depending 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.

Run the Pre-wash programme imme­diately 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
(below 4 °d / 0.7 mmol) you do not
need to add salt to the reservoir. The
salt indicator light, however, will still
come on. It should be ignored.

(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.
Rinse aid is poured into the storage
reservoir and the amount set is dis­pensed automatically.

Make sure you have added rinse aid
before using the dishwasher for the first
time.

Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with powder or liquid dish­washer detergent 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

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

not be used

Adding rinse aid

Press the button in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.

or
– Liquid citric acid up to 50% acid con-

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

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Before using for the first time

Rinse aid indicator

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

Add rinse aid only until it is visible on

the surface of the filter in the open-

ing.

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.

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

Add rinse aid in plenty of time.

Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This

prevents over-foaming occuring dur-

ing the next programme.

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Setting the rinse aid dosage

The dosage selector has settings from
1-6. It is set to 3 at the factory (see
arrow). 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.

Before using for the first time

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.

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 there­fore 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.

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.

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When the dishwasher is being
loaded food and drink residue may
drip onto the sides of the dish­washer door. These surfaces do not
belong to 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 examples

Upper basket

For small, lightweight, delicate items
such as cups, saucers, glasses, des­sert bowls, etc. as well as plastic items
which are heat-resistant.
Flat saucepans or casserole dishes
can also be placed in the upper basket.

Flap up rack

To make room for tall items raise the
rack upwards.

Positioning rail

(depending on model)

Long items such as soup ladles, mixing
spoons and long knives should be
placed lying down across the front of
the upper basket.

The positioning rail can be flipped over
to the middle of the basket for easy
sorting and removing of crockery.

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Adjusting the upper basket

(depending on model)
In order to gain more space for taller

pieces of crockery in the bottom or
upper basket, the upper basket can be
adjusted on three levels with 2 cm be­tween 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 bas­ket can be inserted smoothly into the
cabinet.

Pull out the upper basket.

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

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper

basket level

Top 15 30

Middle 17 28

Bottom 19 26

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

without adjustment to upper basket
Plate Ø in upper basket: 23 cm

Plate Ø in lower basket: 28 cm

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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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.
Do not place thin, delicate glassware in
the lower basket unless a special bas­ket with glassware insert is installed.

Dishwashers with a cutlery tray

Height limitation

The stay at the front of the upper bas­ket determines the max. height per­missible for items placed in the lower
basket to ensure they do not impede
the movement of the middle spray arm.

Dishwashers with a cutlery basket

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Bottle holder

(depending on model)
The bottle holder, e.g. for milk and

baby bottles, can 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.

Cutlery

Dishwashers with a cutlery basket

Unsorted cutlery should be placed in
the cutlery basket with the handles
facing downwards to ensure opti­mum spray water access.

However, to avoid the risk of injury
cutlery with sharp points should be
placed with the handles upwards.

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Place small spoons in the individual
slots to either side of the cutlery basket.

Spoon inserts for the cutlery basket

Use the inserts supplied when washing
heavily soiled spoons, e.g. tablespoons
and serving spoons.
The inserts separate the spoons to
allow a space between them so that
they can be more easily accessed by
water.

Loading the dishwasher

Insert the spoons with the handles
facing downwards, using only every
other slot.

If required, place an insert onto the

front and rear of the cutlery basket.
To remove the inserts:

Press the engaged hooks inwards

(use a spoon handle if necessary)

and remove the insert by pulling it

upwards.

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Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC)

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 indentation in the middle 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.

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

If the spoon handles do not fit between
the holders then lay them the other way
round.

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Items not suitable for dish­washers:

– Wooden cutlery and crockery or

items with wooden parts: these may

discolour and fade. The glue used in

these items is not dishwasher-proof

and wooden handles may come

loose after being washed in a dish-

washer.
– Craft items, antiques, valuable

vases and decorative glassware are

also not suitable for dishwashers.
– Plastic items which are not heat resis-

tant may lose shape.
– Copper, brass, tin and aluminium

items may discolour or become matt.
– Items with colours painted over a

glaze may fade after many washes.
– Clouding may occur on glasses after

frequent washing. Do not wash glass-

ware containing lead crystal in a

dishwasher.

Please note

Silverware previously cleaned with a sil­ver polish may still be damp or spotted
at the end of a programme, where
water has not run off smoothly. It may
need rubbing dry with a soft cloth. Sil­ver 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 sulpher can discolour.
These include egg yolk, onions, mayon­naise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish brine
and marinades.

Aluminium components (e. g. a
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.

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 by hand.
– If delicate glassware is washed in

the dishwasher ensure that only very

low temperatures are used (see pro-

gramme 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

detergent, tablets or liquid dish-

washer detergent. Do not use liquid

detergent when selecting “Delay

Start” (depending on model).

Put powder or liquid detergent into

the dispenser compartment.

Detergent tablets should only be put

into compartment II if this is recom-

mended by the manufacturer.

If the manufacturer recommends in-

serting tablets in the cutlery basket

do not do so. Instead place them on

the inside of the door or directly into

the wash cabinet. The tablets will

then dissolve completely.
Detergent manufacturers give the re-

quired amount of detergent for a par­ticular programme on their packaging.

Use at least 30 ml of detergent for a

full load in the following programmes:

– Normal programme,

– Universal programme,

– Universal plus programme,

– Economy 45º C programme.

If the manufacturer recommends a

larger amount of detergent, use the

amount recommended.

Please note

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

There are currently three types of
detergent on the market:

1. Detergents containing phosphates
and chlorine.

2. Detergents containing phosphates
but chlorine-free.

3. Phosphate-free and chlorine-free
detergents.

Type 3 detergents are more environ­mentally friendly, however:

Phosphate-free detergent reacts more
sensitively to water hardness than
detergent containing phosphates. This
may influence cleaning results.
The following problems may occur:
– Increased etching in the form of a

bluish sheen on the surface of glass­ware

– Discolouration of silverware
– Colours painted over a glaze may

fade.
Appearances of this nature are gener­ally caused by the detergent used and
are not attributable to any malfunction­ing of the dishwasher itself.

Preventative measures:
– Try out a phosphate-free detergent

from another manufacturer.
– Change to a detergent containing

phosphates (type 2), or, if available,

to a detergent containing both phos-

phates and chlorine (type 1).
– Programme the water hardness se-

lector one setting higher than recom-

mended for your supply hardness

(see chart in “Before using for the

first time”). Softer water is then pro-

vided.

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Operating the dishwasher

The bleaching effect of chlorine-free
detergents is lower than that of deter­gents containing chlorine. This may re­sult in increased tea stains or discolour­ation on plastic items. Appearances of
this nature are generally caused by the
detergent used and are not attributable
to any malfunctioning of the dish­washer itself.

Preventative measures:
– Increase the amount of detergent

used for a greater bleaching effect.

– If available, change to a detergent

containing chlorine (type 1).

Should you experience difficulties when
using these types of products, please
contact the detergent manufacturer’s
advisory service.

Warning:

Avoid inhalation of powder deter­gents. Dishwasher detergents con­tain irritant or corrosive ingredients.
They can cause burning in the
mouth and throat if swallowed, 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 detergent residues in the
cabinet.

To avoid the danger of children
coming into contact with the dish­washer detergent only add deter­gent just before starting the pro­gramme and close the door,
activating the child safety lock.

To achieve optimum results distribute
the required amount of detergent, de­pending on the type of detergent and
the programme selected, proportionally
between compartments I and II of the
dispenser.
It is essential to follow the instructions
given in the programme chart at the
end of the operating instructions.

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Operating the dishwasher

Press the opening catch on the
detergent dispenser. The flap will
spring open.

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

For 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 in­dicate a level of approx. 20, 25, 30 ml
when the door is open in a horizontal
position.

Add the required amount of deter­gent and close the flap.

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

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Operating the dishwasher

Programme selection

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

In most cases this will be a Normal Pro­gramme, a Universal Programme or a
Universal Plus Programme.

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

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

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” touch pad (15).

The “On” (15) indicator light comes on.

Starting a programme

When selecting a programme, refer
to the programme chart at the end of
the operating instructions.

Press the touch pad for the required
programme.

The indicator light for the touch pad
pressed comes on.

Close the door.

The programme starts.

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

At the end of a programme

A buzzer sounds at the end of the pro­gramme cycle.

This buzzer is then repeated for one
hour at 10 minute intervals.

The buzzer stops when the door is op­ened.

You can switch this buzzer off so that it
does not sound to indicate the end of a
programme.
(See “Additional functions”).

Switching off

On completion of a programme:

Open the door slightly.
The programme touch pad indicator

light goes out.

If the programme indicator light is still
on, then the programme it relates to
has not yet finished. Close the door
again to allow the programme to fin­ish.

Press the “Off” touch pad (16).

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The “On” indicator light (15) goes out.

The dishwasher continues to use
electricity until switched off using
the “Off” touch pad.

Operating the dishwasher

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

Do not touch the heating element
during or directly after the end of a
programme. You could burn your­self.

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

Changing a programme

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

Press the touch pad for the new pro­gramme required.

Close the door.
The programme starts.
If a programme has already begun,

change the programme as follows:

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.

Warning
Water in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding.
Only open the door if absolutely
necessary and exercise extreme
caution when doing so. 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.

Do not touch the heating element
during or directly after the end of a
programme. You could burn your-

self.
Open the door.
Press the “Off” touch pad (16).
Press the “On” touch pad (15).
Press the touch pad for the required

programme.
Close the door.

The programme starts.

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Operating the dishwasher

Additional functions

Drying heat

In all wash programmes a heater element helps with drying. Drying heat is set as acti­vated at the factory.
Switching the heating elements off during drying will save approx. 0.1 kWh in elec­tricity. The dishes are then dried with residual heat. Open the dishwasher door at the
end of a programme to allow the dishes to dry better.

Activation / Deactivation of drying heat

Procedure... n lit up n flashes

Open the door.
Switch the dishwasher off with the “Off” (o) touch pad.
Press touch pads b and d and whilst doing so at

the same time switch the dishwasher on with the
“On” (g) touch pad.

Release touch pads b and d .

Note: If a different indicator light is flashing,
the process must be repeated from the beginning
again.

The following indicator lights may also light up, if:

– you have not yet added rinse aid or if rinse aid

needs replenishing

– drying heat had been switched off
– the water intake time has been increased (see “In-

crease water intake time”)

– the buzzer at the end of a programme is switched off.

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On Salt

On Salt +

Rinse aid

b

d

e

c

Operating the dishwasher

Procedure... n lit up n flashes

– Drying heat is activated, if:

– Drying heat is deactivated, if:

If the drying heat setting is the one you want (activated
or deactivated):

Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” (o)
touch pad.

If you wish to change the drying heat setting:

Press touch pad b.

On

(+

d,e)

On +

b

(+d,e)

Salt +

Salt +

c

c

Press touch pad g.
Press the g touch pad again.
Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” (o)

touch pad.

The changed drying heat setting is now stored in the
programme memory.

On +

g Salt

On Salt +

g

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Buzzer to indicate the end of a programme

A buzzer sounds to indicate the end of a programme. The buzzer is activated as
standard ex-works. You can switch this buzzer off if you wish, so that it does not
sound at the end of the programme.

Switching the buzzer on and off

Procedure... nlit up n flashes

Open the door.
Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off”(o)

touch pad.
Press touch pads b and d in and whilst doing so

at the same time switch the dishwasher on with the
“On” (g) touch pad.

Release touch pads b and d again.

Note: If a different indicator light is flashing,
the process must be repeated from the beginning
again.

The following indicator lights may also light up, if:

– you have not yet added rinse aid or if rinse aid

needs replenishing,

– drying heat had been switched off,
– the water intake time has been increased (see “In-

crease water intake time”),

– the buzzer at the end of a programme is switched off.

On Salt

On Salt +

Rinse aid

b

d

e

c

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Procedure... n lit up n flashes

– the buzzer is activated, if:

– the buzzer is deactivated, if:

If the buzzer setting is the one you want (activated or
deactivated):

Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” (o)
touch pad.

If you wish to change the buzzer setting:

Press touch pad e.

On

(+

b,d)

On +

e

(+b,d)

Salt +

Salt +

c

c

Press touch pad g.
Press touch pad g again.
Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” (o)

touch pad.

The changed buzzer setting is now stored in the pro­gramme memory.

On +

g Salt

On Salt +

g

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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 switch­ing off, the dishes will cool much fas­ter.

First unload the lower basket, then
the upper basket and cutlery tray
(depending on model).
This will prevent water drops from
the upper basket and cutlery tray
from falling onto the dishes in the
lower basket.

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Cleaning and care

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

The dishwasher must not be used
without all the filters in place.

Cleaning the filters in the
wash cabinet

The filter combination in the base of the
wash cabinet retains coarse soil from
the suds solution, thus preventing it ac­cessing the circulation system and re­entering the cabinet through the spray
arms.

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

Cleaning and care

Turn the handle anti-clockwise to re­lease the filter combination.

Switch the dishwasher off before­hand.

Lift the filter combination out of the
machine. Remove any coarse par­ticles and rinse the filter under run­ning water. Use a nylon brush if
necessary.

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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.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the spray arms

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

Switch the dishwasher off before­hand.

Remove the spray arms as follows:

Take out the cutlery tray (if your dish­washer is fitted with one).

Press the top spray arm upwards to
engage the inner ratchet. Then un­screw the spray arm.

Remove the lower basket.

Pull the lower spray arm firmly up­wards to remove it.

Lift up the middle spray arm b to en­gage the ratchet. Then unscrew the
spray arm

c.

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

Rinse thoroughly under running
water.

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-clean­ing, provided that the correct amount
of detergent is always used.

If however there are lime scale 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.

Wipe food and drink residue from
the sides of the dishwasher door.
These areas are not part of the wash
cabinet and are therefore not ac­cessed by water from the spray
arms.

Cleaning the control panel

This should only be wiped with a
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 to plastic

surfaces.

Cleaning the door panel

Clean using a suitable cleaning
agent.

Do not use any cleaning agents con-

taining ammonia or thinners.

They could damage surfaces.

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Problem solving guide

Problem solving guide

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected with­out calling in a Miele service technician, thus saving you both time and money.

You should, however, note the following:

Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained person in
accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorised or incor­rect repairs could cause personal injury or damage the machine.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The dishwasher does
not start

The dishwasher stops
running shortly after
starting a programme

The dishwasher stops
during a programme

The door is not properly
closed.

The machine is not
plugged in.

The fuse is defective or
has tripped.

The dishwasher is not
switched on.

A programme has not
been selected.

The stopcock is shut off.
The “Inlet/Outlet”
indicator light in the top
of the opened door
flashes .

The fuse has tripped. Replace the fuse

Close the door firmly.

Insert the plug.

Replace the fuse
(U.K. fuse rating = 13 A).

Press the “On” touch
pad. Select a programme.

Press the touch pad for
the programme you wish
to run.

Switch the dishwasher
off. Open the stopcock.
Start the programme
again.

( U.K. fuse rating 13 A).

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The dishwasher stops
during a programme

Water intake is restricted.
The “Inlet/Outlet”
indicator light in the top
of the opened door
flashes.

Water outlet is restricted,
water remains in the
wash cabinet at the end
of a programme. The
“Inlet/Outlet” indicator
light in the top of the
opened door flashes.

Before rectifying the
problem you must:
Switch the dishwasher off.

– Open the stopcock

fully.

– Check the water inlet

filter and clean if
necessary, see
“Cleaning the water
inlet filter”.

– Check the water level

and if necessary
increase the water
intake time, see
relevant sections.

Before rectifying the
problem you must:
Switch the dishwasher off.

– Clean the filter

combination, see
“Cleaning and Care”.

– Clean the drain pump,

see “Cleaning the
drain pump and non­return 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

The indicator lights
next to programme
pads 1 to 5 in the
opened door flash at
the end of a programme

Knocking noise
in the wash cabinet

Rattling noise

A whistling noise is
heard during the pro­gramme

Knocking noise in the
water pipes

There may be a technical
fault.

The spray arm is
knocking against an item
in the basket.

Items of crockery are
insecure in the wash
cabinet.

The axial face seal of the
circulation pump
sometimes makes a
whistling noise. This may
be caused by detergent.

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

– Switch the dishwasher

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.

Despite the problem the
dishwasher can be used
in all programmes.
However the water will
not heat up.

Interrupt the programme,
rearrange items which
are obstructing the spray
arms.

Interrupt the programme,
rearrange the items of
crockery.

This is not a problem. Try
out other detergents.
Consult the Miele Service
Department if the noise is
permanent.

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

Dishes and glasses are
not dry or are flecked

The dishes are not clean

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

The water hardness level
selector in the wash
cabinet is set too high.

Crockery was taken out
of the cabinet too soon.

Drying heat is switched
off.

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

The outlet of the water
intake pipe for the middle
spray arm was covered.
An insufficient amount of
water flowed into the
middle spray arm.

The programme was not
powerful enough.

Not enough detergent
was dispensed.

Liquid detergent was
used with“Delay Start”.

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

Set the selector to a
lower setting, See
“Programming and
setting the water
hardness level”.

Leave it in for longer, see
“Operating the
dishwasher”

Switch the “Drying heat”
option back on, see
“Operating the dish­washer”

See notes in “Loading the
dishwasher”.

Make sure that dishes
inserted in the rear
section of the upper
basket do not cover the
pipe outlet.

Select a more intensive
programme see “Pro-
gramme chart” at the end
of these operating instruc­tions.

Use more detergent, see
“Operating the dish­washer”.

Use powder detergent or
tabs when selecting
“Delay Start”.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The dishes are not clean

Tea or lipstick stains
have not been com­pletely removed

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

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
cabinet is not clean or is
not correctly fitted.
This may cause the spray
arms jets to get blocked.

The drain pump or non­return valve may be
blocked.

Too little water in the
wash cabinet.

The wash temperature of
the selected programme
was too low.

The bleaching effect of
the detergent used is too
low.

Not enough rinse aid was
used.

There is no salt in the salt
reservoir.

Rearrange 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
correctly. Clean the spray
arm jets, see “Cleaning
and care”.

Clean the drain pump
and the non-return valve,
see section on this.

Check the water level
and if necessary increase
the water intake time, see
section on these.

Select a programme with
a higher wash
temperature.

Use detergent containing
chlorine.

Increase the dosage,
see “Before using for the
first time”.

Add reactivation salt,
see “Before using for the
first time”.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

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 glass­ware; film can be wiped
off

Glassware is dull and
discoloured; film can­not be wiped off

The salt reservoir cap
was not correctly
screwed on.

The level at which the
water softener is
programmed is too low.

Phosphate-free detergent
was used.

The rinse aid dosage is
set too high.

The water hardness
selector in the wash
cabinet is incorrectly set.

Replace it making sure it
screws back on correctly.

Adjust to a higher setting,
see “Before using for the
first time”.

Try detergent containing
phosphate.

Reduce the dosage, see
“Before using for the first
time”.

Set it to the correct
setting, see “Before using
for the first time”.
There is no remedy for
already damaged glass­ware.

Plastic items are discol­oured

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Glassware is not
dishwasherproof. The
surfaces are affected.

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

There is no remedy.
Purchase glassware
which is dishwasher­proof.

Use detergent containing
chlorine. Use more deter­gent, see “Operating the
dishwasher”.
Discolouration is
irreversible.

Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

There are rust stains on
cutlery

The detergent dispen­ser 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

The salt reservoir cap
has not been screwed on
properly.

The affected items are
not corrosion resistant.

Clogged detergent
residue 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 the
non-return valve may be
blocked.

The drain hose is kinked. Remove the kink.

Screw the cap on firmly.

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

Remove the residue.

Make sure the dispenser
is dry before adding
detergent.

Before rectifying the
problem: Switch the
dishwasher off.

Clean the filter
combination, see
“Cleaning and Care”.

Clean the drain pump
and the non-return valve,
see appropriate section.

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Solving problems

Solving problems

Cleaning the water inlet filter

A filter is incorporated in the screw con­nection of the valve on the water inlet
hose. The filter must be cleaned when
dirty, otherwise insufficient water flows
into the wash cabinet (see “Checking
the water level”).

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 pliers

and rinse clean under running water.
Replace the filter and seal, making

sure they are sitting correctly.
Screw back into place on the water

inlet, taking care that it is not cross­threaded.

Turn on the stopcock gradually to
test for leaks. If there is a leak, screw
the connections on more tightly, mak­ing sure the threads do not cross.

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Checking the water level

If the water pressure (flow pressure at
the take-off point) is less than 1.0 bar,
too little water will flow into the wash
cabinet and the dishes will not be
cleaned properly.

To check whether sufficient water flows
into the wash cabinet:

Turn on the stopcock fully.
Run the “Pre-wash” programme

(without crockery) once to get water
flowing throughout the machine.

Start the “Pre-wash” programme
again.

After approx. three minutes open the
door and remove the bottom basket
from the machine.

Solving problems

The water level is correct when the
water level (dimension “X”), is at least
4 mm above the coarse filter in the
middle of the filter combination.

If it measures less, then either the
water inlet filter must be cleaned (see
previous page) or the water intake time
increased (see following page).

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Solving problems

Increasing the water intake time

The water intake time is set to “normal” at the factory. If the water pressure is lower
than 1.0 bar, too little water will flow into the wash cabinet (see “Checking the
water level”). In this case the water intake time must be increased.

Procedure... n lit up n flashes

Open the door.
Switch the dishwasher off using the “Off” (o) touch

pad.
Press touch pads b and d and whilst doing so at

the same time switch the dishwasher on by pressing
the “On” (g) touch pad.

Release touch pads b and d again.

Note: If a different indicator light is flashing,

the process must be repeated.
The following indicator lights may also light up, if:
– you have not yet added rinse aid or if rinse aid

needs replenishing,

– drying heat has been switched off (see “Additional

functions”),

– water intake is set to extended time,
– the buzzer at the end of a programme has been set

to deactivated (see see “Additional functions”).

On Salt

On Salt +

Rinse aid

b

d

e

c

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Solving problems

Procedure... n lit up n flashes

If water intake has been set to “extended”:

Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” (o)
touch pad.

On +

d

(+b,e)

Salt +

c

If water intake has been set to “normal”:

Press touch pad d.

Press touch pad g.
Press touch pad g again.
Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” (o)

touch pad.

The water intake time is now set to “extended”.

On

(+

b,e)

On +

d

(+b,e)
On +

g Salt

On Salt +

Salt +

Salt +

c

c

g

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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 non­return valve.

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Solving problems

Lift up the non-return valve and rinse
well under running water.

Remove all extraneous objects from
the non-return valve.

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

Remove all extraneous 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

After sales service

Should you still have any difficulties,
please contact:

– Your Miele Dealer
or
– The Miele Service Department
See back cover for addresses.

Please quote the model type and
number of your appliance.

This information can be found 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 en­ables new developments in pro­gramme technology to be programmed
into your machine by a service techni-

cian.
When, for example, technological de-

velopments offer advanced modifica­tions to your existing programme
cycles a service technician will be able
to input these into your machine con­trols via the indicator light marked PC
(Programme Correction).

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Miele will provide information on pro­gramme updates when such develop­ments become available.

Special accessories

Special accessories

To make the most of your dish­washer

You would like... then you need...

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

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

... a bottle holder

basket

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Comparison tests

Comparison tests

Test standard: EN 50242
Standard programme Economy 45 °

for comparison tests
(energy label):

Note: The Universal Plus 55º programme for normal soiling

has increased wash and drying results with shorter
running times and increased energy requirements.

Amount washed: 12 place settings
Amount of detergent: If using a detergent containing chlorine:

5 g in compartment I and 25 g in compartment II.
If using a chlorine-free detergent:
30 g

only in compartment II.

Rinse aid dispensing: Setting 3 (approx. 3 ml, set at factory)
Water hardness level

selector: Setting 0

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

Spoon inserts: Fit the two inserts on top of the cutlery basket,

(see section on loading the dishwasher, spoon inserts)
Place six spoons at intervals in each insert.

Upper basket

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Lower basket

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Comparison tests

Upper basket

Lower basket

Cutlery tray

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Transport

Transport

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

– Empty the dishwasher,
– Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses,

cables, cutlery baskets,

– 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
machine will leak out of it.
This residual water could get into the
electronic unit and cause a fault.

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Technical data

Technical data

Height 82 cm (adjustable + 5.0 cm)
Width 59.8 cm
Width of building in recess 60 cm
Depth 57 cm
Depth with door open 115.5 cm (Built-in model)
Weight:

Fully integrated appliance
Fully integrated appliance SC #

Voltage
Rated load see data plate on the right hand side of the door
Fuse rating
Test marks VDE, Radio and television suppressed
Water pressure (flow pressure) 1.0 - 10 bar pressure
Hot water connection max. 60 °C
Delivery head max. 1 m
Drainage length max. 4 m
Connection cable approx. 1.7 m
Capacity 12 place settings

approx. 50 kg
approx. 52 kg

}

# SC = Dishwasher with cutlery tray

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Programme chart

Programme chart

Pro­gramme

Touch

pad

When to use Detergent

chlorine

1)

free

Compart-

ment II
( Wash

cycle )

containing

chlorine

Compart-

ment I

( Pre-wash)

2)

Compart-

ment II

(Wash
cycle)

Universal 55 °

Universal
Plus 55 °

Universal 65 °

Normal 55 °

Economy

3)4)

45 °
Pre-wash

The dispensing method will depend on the type of detergent being used:

1) Use this ratio for:

– detergent which is chlorine and phosphate free
– detergent which is chlorine free but contains phosphates
– liquid dishwasher detergent

In this instance the whole amount is placed in compartment II.

2) Use this ratio for:
– powder detergent which contains chlorine and phosphates (but not liquid detergent)

Divide the total amount, as shown, between compartment I and compartment II.

When washing a full load in the Normal Programme, the Universal Programme, the Universal Plus Pro­gramme or the Economy Programme at least 30 ml of detergent are required. If the detergent manu­facturer recommends using more than this you should dispense the amount they suggest.

for normal everyday loads 100 % 20% 80 %

b

as Universal 55 °,

c

but with longer wash time for heavily
soiled loads,

also suitable for chlorine-free detergents
as Universal 55 °,

d

but at a higher temperature
for stubborn dried on particles

for normal everyday loads,

f

also suitable for chlorine-free detergents
for normal everyday loads, energy

e

saving programme
for rinsing crockery to avoid smells , if a

g

complete cycle is not yet needed

100 % 20 % 80 %

100 % 20 % 80 %

100 % 100 %

100 % 100 %

3) Standard programme for comparison tests (see section “Comparison tests”)

4) Programme with a much longer, but quieter drying phase.

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Programme chart

Programme cycle Consumption Duration

Energy kWh Water Minutes (approx.)

Litres Cold

Pre-

wash

XX

XX

XX

X 0.06 0.06 5 11 11

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

Values quoted are in accordance with EN 50242. Results in the home may differ.

Main

wash

55 °

55 °

65 °

X

55 °

X

45 °

Interim

rinse

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

Final
rinse

65 °

65 °

65 °

65 °

50 °

Drying Cold

water

connec-

tion

(15 °C)

X 1.30 0.7 18 85 72

X 1.35 0.8 18 108 95

X 1.40 0.8 18 88 74

X 1.30 0.7 14 80 67

X 1.05 0.6 14 168 153

Hot

water

connec-

tion

(55 °C)

water

(15 °C)

Hot

water

(55 °C)

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