This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to
property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher,
please read the installation plan and the operating instructions
carefully before it is installed and used for the first time. Both contain important information on its installation, safety, use and maintenance.
Keep the installation plan and the operating instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any future owner.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with this information.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Correct use
This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and
similar residential environments.
This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use.
It must only be used as specified in these operating instructions
for cleaning domestic dishes and cutlery. Any other usage is not
supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil-
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety with children
Children must be kept away from the appliance unless they are
constantly supervised.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance at all
times to avoid the risk of injury. There is the risk that children may
lock themselves in the dishwasher.
If the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model) is
active keep young children away from the area in which the door
opens. Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the opening mechanism.
Danger of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,
etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
Keep children away from detergents. Dishwasher detergents can
cause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is
open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet. Seek
medical attention immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Technical safety
Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per-
formed by a Miele-authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.
Before installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of dam-
age. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwasher. A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective grounding
system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the electrical system in the house should be checked by a qualified electrician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
grounding system (e.g. electric shock).
Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be as-
sured if it has been connected to the electrical supply.
If the dishwasher is plugged into the electricity supply using a 3-
pin plug with a grounding contact (it must not be hard-wired), the
electrical socket must be easily accessible after the dishwasher is installed so that it can be disconnected from the electrical supply at
any time.
There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher. There
is a danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher is pushed
up against a plug.
The dishwasher must not be installed under a cooktop. The high
radiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a cooktop
could damage the dishwasher. For the same reason, it should not be
installed next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat,
such as heaters, etc.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the
connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage, and frequency) matches the electrical supply before connecting the dishwasher to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
Do not connect the dishwasher to the electrical supply until it has
been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door
springs.
The dishwasher may only be operated if the door opening mecha-
nism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger
while the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)
is active.
To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:
– The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. They
are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left
half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the
door cannot fall open.
– The door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens
at the end of the drying phase.
Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply by a multi-
socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in a non-sta-
tionary location (e.g., on a ship).
Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of
frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronic
module may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
To avoid any damage to the appliance, the dishwasher must only
be operated when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system.
The water pressure (flow pressure at the connection point) must
be between 7.25 - 145 psi.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A damaged appliance could be dangerous. If the dishwasher gets
damaged, turn off the electrical supply and contact Miele.
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele-authorized service technician.
Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts
only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the
safety of the appliance.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the electrical supply (turn it off and withdraw the plug from the socket).
If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special cable of the same type (available from Miele) by a Miele-authorized service technician only.
This dishwasher is supplied with a special bulb to cope with par-
ticular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance,
abrasion resistance and vibration). This special bulb must only be
used for the intended purpose. It is not suitable for room lighting.
Replacement bulbs may only be fitted by a Miele-authorized technician or the Miele Technical Service.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Proper installation
The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance
with the installation plan.
Be careful when installing the dishwasher. Wear protec-
tive gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components.
The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure
problem-free operation.
In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwashers
must only be installed under a continuous counter which is secured
to adjacent cabinetry.
The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. They
are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left
half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the
door cannot fall open.
The appliance may only be used with correctly adjusted door
springs.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Proper use
Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion!
Do not inhale or ingest powder detergent. Dishwasher detergents
contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in
the nose, mouth, and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Seek
medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.
Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily as someone could trip
over it and be injured by it.
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.
Dishes can be very hot at the end of a program. Allow them to
cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading.
Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish-
washers. Do not use dishwashing liquid.
Do not use commercial or industrial detergents as these may
cause damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical reaction (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).
Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.
This will cause serious damage to the reservoir.
Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dish-
washer detergent will damage the water softener. Make sure you
have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling
the salt reservoir!
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut-
lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with
the handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, place
knives and forks with the handles upwards.
Plastic items which cannot withstand being washed in hot water,
such as disposable plastic containers or plastic cutlery should not
be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape.
If you use the "FlexiTimer/Delay Start" option (depending on
model), make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent.
Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dispenser and may not be thoroughly dispersed.
Please observe the information given in "Technical data" regarding
the capacity of the dishwasher.
Accessories
Use only genuine original Miele parts. If spare parts or acces-
sories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become
invalid.
Disposal of your old dishwasher
Make the door lock inoperative so that children cannot acciden-
tally shut themselves in. Remove or destroy the locking bracket of
the door lock, and make appropriate arrangements for the disposal
of the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON TO ANY FUTURE USER
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Appliance overview
Guide to the dishwasher
a
Upper spray arm (not visible)
b
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
c
Upper basket
d
Middle spray arm
e
Heat exchanger return (depending on
model)
f
Lower spray arm
g
Filter combination
h
Data plate
i
Rinse aid reservoir
j
Double-chamber detergent dispenser
k
In-operation indicator light
l
Reservoir for reactivation salt
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Guide to the dishwasher
Control panel
a
In-operation indicator light
b
Program selection
c
Short and Extra Economical option
buttons with indicator lights
d
Arrow buttons
e
button (FlexiTimer) with indicator
light
These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models with
different heights.
The specific dishwasher models are referred to as follows:
Standard = 31 11/16" (80.5 cm) high dishwashers (integrated)
and 33 1/4" (84.5 cm) high dishwashers (freestanding)
XXL = 33 1/4" (84.5 cm) high dishwashers (integrated)
f
OK button
g
Display
h
Program selection button
i
(On/Off) button
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Guide to the dishwasher
Display functions
General information
The display is used to select or set the
following:
– The program
– The FlexiTimer (Delay Start)
– The Settings menu
The display can show the following:
– The program stage
– The estimated time left for the pro-
gram to run
– Any relevant fault messages and in-
formation
To save energy, the dishwasher
switches off after a few minutes if you
do not press any buttons during this
time.
To switch the dishwasher back on
again, press the button.
Settings menu
The Settings menu is used to adapt the
electronic module of the dishwasher to
changing requirements. See the "Settings menu" chapter for more information on accessing the settings menu.
The arrows in the display indicate additional options. You can use the arrow buttons next to the display, as appropriate, to select these additional options.
The OK button is used to confirm a
message or setting and also to move to
the next menu or another level.
The option which is selected will have a
check next to it.
To exit a sub-menu, use the arrow
buttons to select the Back option in
the display and confirm your choice
with OK.
If you do not press any of the buttons
for several seconds, the display with return to the previous level. You may need
to enter your settings again.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be
biodegradable and recyclable.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation!
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
contain valuable materials. They also
contain certain substances, compounds
and components which were essential
for the proper functioning and safe use
of the equipment. Handling these materials improperly by disposing of them in
your household waste can be harmful to
your health and the environment. Therefore, please do not dispose of your old
appliance with regular household waste
and follow local regulations on proper
disposal.
Consult with local authorities, dealers or
Miele in order to dispose of and recycle
electrical and electronic appliances.
Miele assumes no responsibility for
deleting any personal data left on the
appliance being disposed. Please ensure that your old appliance is kept
away from children until removal. Observe safety requirements for appliances that may tip over or pose an entrapment hazard.
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Energy-saving dishwashing
This dishwasher is economical in the
consumption of water and energy.
For best results follow these tips:
– For most economical dishwashing,
make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.
– Choose a program that best suits the
degree of soiling and the type of
dishes being washed.
– Select the Normal program (depend-
ing on model) for energy-saving dishwashing. This program is the most efficient in terms of its combined energy and water consumption at cleaning normally soiled dishes.
– Follow the detergent manufacturer's
recommendations on detergent
dosage.
– When using powder or liquid deter-
gent, you can use 1/3 less detergent if
baskets are only half full.
Caring for the environment
– The dishwasher can be connected to
a hot water supply for further
economies. If the water is heated by
for example, solar panels, this would
be energy efficient.
However, if your water is heated by
electricity we recommend cold water
connection.
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Before using for the first time
Opening the door
At the end of programs with a drying
phase (see "Program overview"), the
door will open automatically a little in
order to help the drying process.
This function can be deactivated if preferred (see "Settings menu - AutoOpen").
Pull the handle to open the door.
Open the door fully so that the door
catch rail retracts again.
Closing the door
Push the baskets in.
Then lift the door upwards and push
until it clicks into position.
Danger of crushing injuries!
Do not put your hand inside the door
as it is closing.
If the door is opened during operation,
all functions are automatically interrupted.
Water in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding!
Only open the door during operation
if absolutely necessary and exercise
extreme caution when doing so.
Keep the area around the door
free of obstructions.
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Before using for the first time
Basic settings
Open the door.
Turn the dishwasher on with the
button.
The welcome screen will appear when
the dishwasher is turned on for the first
time.
Language
The display will change automatically to
the screen for setting the language.
Use the arrow buttons to select
the language you want and also the
country, if appropriate, and confirm
your selection with OK.
For more information about the function of the display, see "Display".
A check will appear next to the language that has been set.
Time of day
The display will then change to the
screen for setting the time.
The current time of day must be set before you can use the "FlexiTimer" programming option.
Use the arrow buttons to set the
hour and confirm with OK.
Then set the minutes and confirm
with OK.
Keeping the arrow buttons
pressed will increase or decrease the
time automatically.
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Before using for the first time
Water hardness
The display changes to the screen for
setting the water hardness.
– The dishwasher must be pro-
grammed to the correct water hardness for your area.
– Your local water authority will be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
– Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 10 - 16 gr/gal (10 - 15
°d), always program the dishwasher
to the higher value (16 gr/gal or 15 °d
in this example).
It is useful to know your water hardness
so that you can provide the service
technician with this information in the
event of any service calls.
Enter the water hardness below:
____________ gr/gal (°d)
The dishwasher is programmed at the
factory for a water hardness level of 1
gr/gal (1 °d).
The message Set-up successfully com-
pleted will then appear in the display.
After confirming this with OK, the
prompts Refill salt and Refill rinse aid
may appear.
Add salt and rinse aid if necessary
(see "Before using for the first time,
Dishwasher salt" and "Rinse aid").
Confirm the messages with OK.
The program selected will appear briefly
in the display and the appropriate indicator light will come on.
Then, the display will show the estimated program duration for the program selected.
These basic settings will be saved after
the dishwasher has been through one
complete program.
Use the arrow buttons to select
the hardness of your water supply
and confirm with OK.
See "Settings menu, Water hardness"
for more information.
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Before using for the first time
Before using the appliance for
the first time, you require:
– Approx. 2 qt (2 l) of water
– Approx. 2 kg (4 lbs) of dishwasher
salt
– Domestic dishwasher detergent
– Rinse aid formulated for domestic
dishwashers
Every dishwasher is tested at the factory. There will be residual water in the
appliance from this test. It is not an indication that it has been used previously.
Dishwasher salt
In order to achieve good cleaning results, the dishwasher needs to operate
with soft water. Hard water results in a
build-up of calcium deposits on dishes
and in the dishwasher.
Water supplies with a hardness level
higher than 4 gr/gal (4 °d) needs to be
softened. This takes place automatically
in the integrated softener assembly. The
softener assembly in the dishwasher is
suitable for a water hardness level of up
to 73 gr/gal (70 °d).
If the water in your area is very soft
and consistently lower than 5gr/gal(5 °d - German scale) you do not
have to add dishwasher salt. The
prompt to add salt will be switched off
automatically if the softener assembly
has been programmed for this to happen.
Dishwasher detergent will dam-
age the softener assembly.
Do not fill the salt container with
dishwasher detergent (even liquid
detergent).
Use only special, coarse-grained
dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen
salt.
Other types of salt may contain insoluble components which can damage the softener assembly.
The softener assembly requires dishwasher salt.
Depending on the water hardness level
(< 22 gr/gal or 21 °d), dishwasher salt is
not required if combination tablets are
being used (see "Operation - Detergent").
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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.
2qt (2 l) of water to enable the salt to
dissolve.
Once the dishwasher has been used
for the first time, there is always sufficient water in the reservoir.
Remove the lower basket from the
wash cabinet and unscrew the salt
reservoir cap.
Water will run out of the reservoir
when the cap is removed.
It should therefore only be removed
in order to refill the salt reservoir.
Place the funnel provided over the
salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt
until the reservoir is full. The salt
reservoir holds approx. 4 lbs (2 kg) of
salt depending on the brand used.
Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 qt (2 l)
of water (first use only).
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Clean any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening and then screw
the cap on again firmly.
Immediately after filling the salt reser-
voir, run the QuickIntenseWash program with the Short programming option selected and without any dishes
in the dishwasher to remove any
traces of salt from the wash cabinet.
Before using for the first time
Salt refill indicator
Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher
salt for reactivation when Refill salt
appears in the display. If it appears
during a program, wait until the end
of the program.
Confirm with OK.
The salt refill indicator will go out.
Risk of corrosion!
Immediately after filling the salt
reservoir, run the QuickIntenseWash
program with the Short programming
option selected and without any
dishware in the dishwasher to remove any traces of salt from the
wash cabinet.
After the salt reservoir has been filled,
the refill indicator may still appear in the
display if the salt concentration has not
yet reached the correct level. If this is
the case, confirm again with OK.
If you only ever use Tab products in
your dishwasher, you can switch off
both refill indicators for salt and rinse
aid if you wish (see "Settings menu,
Switching off the refill indicators").
If you switch to using detergent that
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it
is important to remember to add
dishwasher salt and rinse aid and to
switch the indicators back on.
The salt refill indicator will be turned off
if you have programmed the dishwasher
for a water hardness below 5 gr/gal
(5°d).
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Before using for the first time
Rinse aid
Rinse aid is needed to prevent spotting
on dishes and glassware. The rinse aid
is filled in the reservoir and the set
amount will be automatically dosed.
Filling the rinse aid reservoir with
detergent will damage the reservoir.
Only pour rinse aid formulated for
residential dishwashers into the
reservoir.
When using "Tab" detergents rinse
aid is not needed.
Adding rinse aid
Press the button on the lid of the
rinse aid reservoir in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
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Add rinse aid only until it is visible in
the opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
3.7 oz. (110 ml).
Close the flap firmly so that it clicks
into place. Otherwise water can enter
the rinse aid reservoir during a program.
Before using for the first time
Rinse aid indicator
When the Refill rinse aid message appears in the display, the reservoir contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programs only.
Add rinse aid.
Confirm with OK.
The rinse aid refill indicator will go out.
If you only ever use Tab products in
your dishwasher, you can turn off both
refill indicators for salt and rinse aid if
you wish (see "Settings menu - Turning off the refill indicators").
Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents over-foaming occurring during the next program.
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage
for best results (see "Settings menu Rinse aid").
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Tips
Remove coarse food residues from the
dishes.
There is no need to rinse items under
running water!
Do not wash items soiled with
ash, sand, wax, grease, or paint in
the dishwasher. These will damage
the dishwasher.
Dishes can be loaded anywhere in the
baskets, but the following notes should
be observed:
– Do not place dishes or cutlery inside
other pieces. They will cover each
other.
– Load the dishes so that water can
access all surfaces. This ensures that
they get properly cleaned.
– Make sure that all items are securely
positioned.
– Make sure that small items cannot
fall through the holders in the baskets.
Small items, e.g., lids, should therefore be placed in the cutlery tray or
cutlery basket (depending on model).
Some foods may contain natural
dyes, e.g., carrots, tomatoes or
tomato sauce. Plastic items in the
dishwasher may discolor if large
quantities of these foodstuffs find
their way into the dishwasher on the
dishes. The stability of plastic items
is not affected by this discoloration.
Cleaning silver cutlery in the dishwasher may also cause plastic items
to discolor.
– Hollow items such as cups, glasses,
pans, etc. must be inverted in the
basket.
– Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g.,
champagne glasses, should be
placed in the center of the basket to
ensure better water coverage.
– Concave items such as mugs or
bowls should be placed at an angle
so that the water can run off.
– 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.
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Items not recommended for dishwashing
– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards and
dishes or items with wooden parts
– Craft items, antiques, valuable vases,
and decorative glassware
– 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 aluminum
items may discolor or become matt.
– Colors painted over a glaze may fade
after a number of washes.
– Delicate glassware and glassware
containing lead crystal: clouding may
occur over time.
Please note:
Silverware previously cleaned with a
silver polish may still be damp or spot-
ted at the end of a program, where water has not run off smoothly. It may
need to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth.
Glass care
– Clouding may occur on glasses after
frequent washing. If delicate glassware is washed in the dishwasher,
ensure that only very low temperatures are used (see program chart), or
a special glass-care program is used
(depending on model). This will reduce the risk of clouding.
– Purchase glassware which is dish-
washer-safe (e.g., Riedel glassware).
– Use detergents with glass protective
additives.
Silver which has been in contact with
foods containing sulphur can discolor.
These include egg yolk, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, fish, and marinades.
Aluminum components (e.g.,
range hood grease filters) must not
be cleaned with a commercial or industrial cleaning agent.
These may damage the material.
Tip: When purchasing new dishes and
cutlery, make sure they are dishwashersafe.
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