Miele G 680 Operating instructions

Operating instructions

for the G 680
dishwasher

To prevent accidents and reduce
the risk of damaging the machine,
read the Operating Manual

before installing or using

the machine. M.-Nr. 04 873 701

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Contents

Contents

Guide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

View of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Instructions importantes sur la sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Opening and closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Child safety lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Water Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Programming the Water hardness level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Checking the programmed Water hardness level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selector settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Filling the salt reservoir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Salt indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Bypassing the Salt indicator lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adding rinse aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting the dosage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Loading examples.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Bottom basket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Upper basket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cutlery basket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Utensil Insert for the Cutlery Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cutlery tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjustable cup racks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Coffee bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting the upper basket.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Items not suitable for dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Choosing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Program chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Contents

Operating the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Turning on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Starting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Sequence indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Program end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Turning off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Interrupting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing a program.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Unloading the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Additional features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Top Solo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cleaning the spray arms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning the water intake filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Cleaning the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the door panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Special accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Dishwasher installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Guide to the appliance

Miele dishwashers are available in two
versions:

1. Integrated (“i”) dishwashers

“i”- dishwashers are designed for instal­lation under a continuous countertop.

The control panel with its accessories
is included with the “i”- dishwasher in a
separate package for on-site installa­tion. The front is designed to accept a
custom made panel, matching the exist­ing kitchen cabinets.

Installation directions can be found in
the Installation chapter.

2. “U” dishwashers

The built-under (“U”) dishwashers use
the integrated (“i”) dishwashers as the
basic machine.

By using a GDU decor kit the “i”dish­washer can be converted into a “U”
model dishwasher.

Guide to the appliance

GDU installation instructions are in­cluded in a separate pamphlet sup­plied with the decor kit.

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Guide to the appliance

View of the machine

1. Upper spray arm (not visible)

2. Cutlery tray

3. Upper basket

4. Water feed tube for the middle

spray arm

5. Middle spray arm

6. Water hardness selector

7. Lower spray arm

8. Four height adjustable levelling legs

9. Combination filter

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10. Salt reservoir

11. Dual compartment detergent
dispenser

12. Rinse aid reservoir
(with dosage selector)

13. Data plate

Note: Lower basket is not shown.

Control panel

14. On/Off button

15. Door release

16. Child safety lock

17. “Top Solo”-button

18. “Check” indicator lamps

19. Program sequence display

20. Program and temperature
selector knob

Guide to the appliance

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING

When using your dish­washer, follow all basic
safety precautions.

This appliance conforms to
all uniform safety codes and
regulations. To avoid injury
and machine damage, read
the operating instructions
carefully before using the
dishwasher.

This dishwasher is designed for
household use only.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage or injury
caused by improper use or for
uses other than those for which
the appliance is intended.

Repairs should only be performed

by qualified personnel. Disconnect
the appliance from the power supply
before servicing (pull out the plug or
turn off the circuit breaker).

If not purchased specifically as a

“Freestanding” model, only install
the dishwasher under a continuous
countertop which is secured to the
cabinetry.

The dishwasher must be electri-

cally grounded. Install the dish­washer as per the included Installation
instructions.

Use only powder detergents and

liquid rinse aids recommended for
dishwashers. Never use gels or liquid
detergents.

Do not use commercial or indus-

trial grade detergents, as these
may cause adverse chemical reactions
and damage the machine. Use
detergents made for residential dish­washers.

only

Do not use your dishwasher unless

all enclosure panels are properly in
place.

Do not allow children to play in or

on the dishwasher.

Keep all detergents and rinse aids

out of the reach of children.

Dishwasher detergents contain So-

dium Silicate and Sodium Carbo­nate. In case of eye contact, immediate­ly flush with water. Call a physician or
poison control.

Do not tamper with the

controls.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When loading items to be

washed:
– Load pointed items so that they are
not likely to damage the door seal.
– Load knives with the cutting edge

down to reduce the risk of injuries.

Do not wash plastic items unless

they are labeled “dishwasher safe”
or the equivalent. For items not labeled,
check the manufacturer’s recommenda­tions.

Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the

door or dishracks of the dish­washer.

Remove the front door and cut off

the power cord of the dishwasher
before removing it from service or dis­carding it. This will help protect child­ren from injury or accidentally locking
themselves in.

Under certain conditions, hy-

drogen gas may be produced in a
hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the
hot water system has not been used for
such a period, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow from
each for several minutes before using
the dishwasher. This will release any ac­cumulated hydrogen gas. Do not
smoke or use an open flame during this
time.

For dishwashers with visible heating
element

Do not touch the heating element
during or immediately after use.

Do not drink the water from the

wash cabinet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ

AVERTISSEMENT

Au moment d’utiliser votre lave-vais­selle, veuillez observer toutes les me­sures de sécurité de base.

Cet appareil électroménager est con­forme à tous les règlements et codes
sur la sécurité. Pour éviter de vous
blesser et d’endommager l’appareil,
veuillez lire soigneusement les in­structions sur l’utilisation.

N’utilisez le lave-vaiselle que pour
laver la vaiselle.
Le fabricant ne peut être tenu re­sponsable des dommages ou bless­ures causés par une utilisation
inadéquate ou par des utilisations
autres que celles auxquelles l’ap­pareil est destiné.

Les réparations doivent être effec-

tuées uniquement par une per­sonne compétente. Débrancher l’ap­pareil de la prise de courant avant d’en
faire l’entretien (enlever la fiche de la
prise ou fermer le disjoncteur).

Installer uniquement le lave-vais-

selle sous un comptoir continu qui
est fixé à des meubles adjacents.

Vous devez mettre le lave-vaisselle

à la terre. Installer le lave-vaisselle
en observant les instructions pour l’in­stallation ci-jointes.

Utiliser uniquement des détersifs et

des produits de rinçage recom­mandés pour les lave-vaisselle.

Ne pas utiliser de détersifs de

qualité commerciale ou industrielle
puisqu’ils pourraient causer des réac­tions chimiques défavorables et en­dommager l’appareil. Utiliser des déter­sifs pour les lave-vaisselle ménagers
seulement.

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Ne pas utiliser votre lave-vaisselle

à moins que tous les panneaux
soient bien en place.

Ne pas permettre aux enfants de

jouer dans ou sur le lave-vaisselle.

Ranger tous les détersifs et pro-

duits de rinçage hors de la portée
des enfants.

Les détersifs pour lave-vaisselle

contiennent du silicate de soude et
du carbonate de soude. En cas de con­tact avec les yeux, les rincer immédi­atement à grande eau. Téléphoner à
un médecin ou à un centre de traite­ment antipoison.

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURI TÉ

Ne pas modifier les
commandes.

Ne pas boire l’eau du meuble de
lavage.

Au moment de remplir le lave-vais-

selle :
– Mettre les articles pointus de manière
à ce qu’ils n’endommagent pas le seau
étanche de la porte.
– Mettre le tranchant des couteaux vers
le bas afin de réduire les risques de
blessure.

Ne pas laver les articles en plas-

tique à moins qu’ils n’indiquent “Va
au lave-vaisselle” ou l’équivalent. Véri­fier les recommandations du fabricant
pour les articles non étiquetés.

Ne pas abuser et ne pas vous as-

seoir ni vous tenir sur la porte ou
sur les paniers du lave-vaisselle.

Enlever la porte et débrancher le

lave-vaisselle avant de le faire rép­arer ou de le jeter afin d’empêcher les
enfants de se blesser ou de s’enfermer
dans l’appareil par accident.

Dans certaines conditions, un sys-

tème d’eau chaude qui n’a pas été
utilisé pendant plus de 2 semaines
peut dégager de l’azote.
L’AZOTE EST EXPLOSIF. Si le système
d’eau chaude n’a pas été utilisé pend­ant une telle période de temps, ouvrir
tous les robinets d’eau chaude et
laisser l’eau couler pendant plusieurs
minutes avant d’utiliser le lave-vais­selle. Ceci dissipera tout l’azote accu­mulé. Ne pas fumer ni utiliser une
flamme nue durant ce temps.

Lave-vaiselle avec l’élément
chauffant

Ne touchez pas l’élément chauf-

fant pendant le fonctionnement de
l’appareil ou immédiatement après.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

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Caring for the environment

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material.

The cardboard box and packing ma­terial protects the appliance during
shipping. It has been deliberately de­signed to be biodegradable and recy­clable. Please dispose of these ma­terials as you would any other
recyclable products.

Energy saving washing.

These dishwashers are exceptionally ef­ficient in their use of water and elec­tricity. You can make the most of your
appliance by following these tips:

Make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher for the
most economical washing.

Disposal of your old machine.

Old machines contain materials which
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling center about the possi­bility of recycling these materials. Make
certain the machine has been made
child resistant as outlined in the “Import­ant safety instuctions” before disposing
of the appliance.

For small loads:
Select the “Top Solo” function (see
“Additional features” chapter).

Choose a program that best suits the
degree of soiling and the type of
dishes being washed.

If baskets are only half full, use the
ECONOMY program.

Use the correct amounts of deter­gent and rinse aid.

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Before using for the first time

Before using for the first time please
note the following points:

Setting the water softener.

The water softener must be set to corre­spond to the water hardness in your
area. This can be obtained from your
local water company, or by using a test
kit that can be purchased from the
Miele Parts Department.

The salt reservoir must only be filled

with water and salt. Never fill it with
detergent.

Adding rinse aid.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid

reservoir with liquid or powder deter­gent will damage the reservoir.

Use only powder detergents and liquid
rinse aids formulated for domestic dish­washers.

It is important to choose the correct
program.

Different wash programs should be se­lected for different loads and different
degrees of soiling. See the program
chart for further program descriptions.

Before using for the first time

Add the correct amount of detergent.

Generally, one to two tablespoons of
detergent will be adequate for most
wash loads. Not enough or too much
detergent can lead to poor wash re­sults.

Cleaning results vary between deter­gents. If you are not satisfied with the
results from one brand, try another
quality brand before contacting the
Miele Service Department for advice.

Load the dishes correctly.

Load the dishes so that water can con­tact all surfaces. Ensure that the spray
arms are not blocked by items which
are too tall for the basket or which ex­tend through the bottom of the basket.
If necessary, manually rotate the spray
arms to test for clearance.

The combination filter in the base of
the wash cabinet and the spray arms
must be kept clean.

These should be regularly inspected
and cleaned if necessary.

See the corresponding chapters for de­tailed information on the above points.

When the dishwasher is run for the
first time, the selected program will
not start for
minutes.
During these 7 minutes, the Water
Softener reactivation program will
run, and the “Softener” indicator
lamp will be on.

approximately 7

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Opening and closing the doo r

Opening and closing the door

To open the door.

Child safety lock.

Press the release catch inside the
door grip.

If the door is opened during operation,
all functions will automatically be inter­rupted.

To close the door.

Push the baskets in.

Lift the door and push until it clicks
into position.

The child safety lock is designed to
deter children from opening the dish­washer door.

Use the provided key to turn the
child safety lock to the desired set­ting.

Horizontal setting = The door is
locked.

Vertical setting = the door can
be opened.

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Water Softener

The water softener must be set to corre­spond to the water hardness in your
area. This can be obtained from your
local water company, or by using a test
kit that can be purchased from the
Miele Parts Department.

To avoid the build up of calcium de­posits on dishes, cutlery, and in the
dishwasher, if the water hardness is
above 7 gr/gal, the water should be
softened.

The dishwasher is factory set for a hard­ness level of 1 - 4 gr/gal.

If your water hardness differs from
the factory setting, the correct set­ting must be entered into the dish­washer using the adjacent table.

To ensure a steady supply of soft­ened water, the built in water sof­tener must be:

1. Correctly set.

2. Reactivated with salt when depleted

Where the water hardness fluctuates
(e.g. 8-17 gr/gal), always set the ma­chine to the higher value (17 in this
example).

Water Softener

Programming Table

gr/gal ppm

*1 - 4 20 - 70 NORMAL

5 - 6 90 - 110 NORMAL

7 130 LIGHT WASH

8 - 10 140 - 180 INTENSIVE

11 - 12 200 - 220 ENERGY

13 230 "6 o’clock

14 - 16 250 - 290 POTS & PANS

17 310 ECONOMY

18 - 22 320 - 400 CHINA &

23 - 35 410 - 630 SHORT

36 - 47 650 - 850 RINSE &

48 - 65 860 -1170 RINSE &

66 - 70 1190-1260 RINSE &

* factory setting

Program knob

setting

65/150

55/130

55/130

55/130

SAVER

position"

75/170

55/130

CRISTAL

45/115

45/115

HOLD

HOLD

HOLD

water

hardness

selector
(setting)

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

4

5

6

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Water Softener

Programming the Water
hardness level.

Turn the dishwasher off.

Turn the Program selector knob to
the “STOP” position.

Enter the programming mode by
pressing the “Top Solo” button, while
simultaneously turning the machine
“On”. After 2 seconds release the
“Top Solo” button. The “On” lamp
should be lit and the “Softener” lamp
should be blinking once you have en­tered the programming mode. If the
“Softener” lamp is not blinking or if
other lamps are blinking, repeat the
process. (Ignore the “Salt” and
“Rinse aid” lamps).

Using the Table on the previous
page, set the Program selector knob
to the position that corresponds to
your water hardness level, then
press the “Top Solo” button to lock in
the selection.

Example:
For a water hardness of 6 gr/gal,
set the Program selector knob to
“NORMAL 55/130”, then press the “Top
Solo” button.

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Return the Program selector knob to
the “STOP” position and turn the ma­chine off. The programmed water
hardness is now stored.

The water hardness selector in the
wash cabinet is factory set to posi­tion 6. This should only be changed
if your water has a hardness level
between 36 – 65 gr/gal.

Checking the programmed
Water hardness level.

Turn the dishwasher off.

Turn the Program selector knob to
the “STOP” position.

Enter the programming mode by
pressing the “Top Solo” button, while
simultaneously turning the machine
“On”. After 2 seconds release the
“Top Solo” button. The “On” lamp
should be lit and the “Softener” lamp
should be blinking once you have en­tered the programming mode. If the
“Softener” lamp is not blinking, re­peat the process. (Ignore the “Salt”
and “Rinse aid” lamps).

Slowly turn the Program selector
knob clockwise, through all the pro­gram selections.
The “Top Solo” lamp will light when
the currently programmed hardness
level is reached.

When the “STOP” position is
reached, turn off the machine.

Selector settings.

The water hardness selector in the
wash cabinet is factory set to posi­tion 6. This needs to be changed if
your water hardness level is between
36 – 65 gr/gal (refer to following table).

Water Softener

gr/gal ppm

1 - 35 20- 630 6*)

36 - 47 650 - 850 4

48 - 65 860 -1170 5

66 - 70 1190- 1260 6*)

*factory setting

Do not set the selector on
settings 1-3.

Using a screwdriver remove the
cover from the water hardness
selector.

Adjust the water hardness selector
as necessary. There will be a click as
each setting is reached.

Example:
The water hardness is 38 gr/gal.
The water hardness selector in the
wash cabinet must be set to 4 (36 ­47gr/gal).

water

hardness

selector
(setting)

Replace the cover on the water
hardness selector.

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Water Softener

Filling the salt reservoir.

The salt reservoir should be filled be­fore the first use and when the “Salt” in­dicator lamp lights up. Use water sof­tener reactivation salt (1 - 4 mm grain
size), as other salts may contain inso­luble additives which can impair the
functioning of the softener.

The salt reservoir holds approx. 4 lbs
(2 kg) of salt.

Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir
with dishwashing detergent will
damage the water softener. Make
sure that only water softener reacti­vation salt of the proper grain size is
used.

To fill the salt reservoir:

Remove the lower basket.

Unscrew and remove the salt reser­voir cap.

Before adding salt for the first time:
Fill the reservoir with approximately
2 quarts (2 l) of water.

Place the funnel (provided) over the
salt reservoir.

Carefully fill with salt. As it is filled,
water will run out.

Clean any excess salt from the
threads of the reservoir opening.

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Screw the cap on firmly.

If the dishwasher will not be used im­mediately after reactivation, run the
RINSE & HOLD program. This will
remove any traces of salt from the
cabinet.

Water Softener

Salt indicator.

When the salt reservoir is empty, the
“Salt
ifying you that the reservoir should be
refilled with reactivation salt.

After the reservoir has been filled, the
water softener is automatically reacti­vated the next time the dishwasher is
run.

The “Softener” indicator lamp illumi­nates during this process.

Note:

If your water is very soft (below
7 gr/gal), the salt indicator lamp will
stay on. In this case the reservoir
should not be filled with salt. The indica­tor lamp will remain lit and should be
disregarded or bypassed.

The “Salt
been designed for future program up­dates (PC). See the “After Sales Ser­vice” section for further details.

” indicator lamp will light, not-

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” indicator lamp has also

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Bypassing the Salt indicator lamp.

In order to bypass the salt indicator
lamp, you will need a screwdriver and
needle nose pliers.

Remove the salt reservoir cap.

Looking into the salt reservoir, you will
see the top of the float chamber on the
right hand side

Using a screwdriver, carefully pivot
the float chamber towards the center
of the reservoir.

Using the needle nose pliers, first
pull the cap
ber, then remove the float

Replace the float chamber cap,
push the chamber back into its up­right position, and replace the salt
reservoir cap. The indicator lamp
should now remain off.

b.

c off of the float cham-

d.

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Adding rinse aid

Adding rinse aid

The use of Rinse Aid is recommended
to prevent spotting on dishes and glass­ware that normally occurs during the
drying phase of automatic dishwashing.

Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with detergent will always
damage the reservoir. Only pour liq­uid rinse aid formulated
tial dishwashers into the reservoir.

for residen-

Adding rinse aid.

Add Rinse Aid before the first use
and anytime the “Rinse Aid” indica­tor lamp comes on.

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

Adding rinse aid

Setting the dosage.

Pour liquid rinse aid into the storage
container until it is visible on the sur­face of the screen. Do not refill until
the “Rinse aid” indicator lamp comes
on.

Only use rinse aid specifically
labeled for residential dishwashers.
Inadvertently adding detergent will
damage the rinse aid dispenser.

Press on the flap until you hear it
click shut. Failure to close it all the
way will allow water to enter the
reservoir during the wash program.

Wipe up any spilled rinse aid.

The flap will remain closed during nor­mal operation.

The dosage selector comes factory set
to 3. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6, de­pending on your requirements. This set­ting dispenses approximately 3 ml
rinse aid per program.

Use a higher setting if spots appear
on dry glassware.

If streaking appears on dishes or
glasses, use a lower setting.

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Loading the dishwasher

Loading the dishwasher

Load the dishes so that water can
contact all surfaces.

Do not place dishes and cutlery in­side other pieces where they may be
concealed.

Hollow items such as cups and
glasses should be inverted and
placed in the upper basket.

Concave based items should be
placed at an angle so that water can
run off them freely, or placed on top
of the coffee bar (See page 27).

Tall, narrow, hollow pieces should be
placed in the center of the basket,
rather than in the corners, to ensure
adequate water coverage.

Small cups and glasses should be
placed on the cup racks. Taller mugs
and glasses can be placed under­neath the rack.

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.

Some loading examples are shown on
the following pages.

Note
If the additional feature “Top Solo” has
been selected with a wash program, all
items must be loaded into the upper
basket and cutlery tray. See the “Addi­tional features” section for further infor­mation.

In areas where the water has a high
mineral content, it may be necess­ary to polish silverware after wash­ing to achieve a high shine.

Some food items may contain natural
dyes that can discolor plastic items
in the dishwasher ( e.g. carrots, to­matoes, ketchup, etc.). The stability
of plastic items is not affected by this
discoloration.

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Loading the dishwasher

Loading examples.

Bottom basket.

For larger and heavier items such as
plates, serving platters, saucepans,
bowls. Depending on the dishwasher
model, glasses can be cleaned in the
bottom basket if a special glassware in­sert is installed.

Dishwashers with cutlery tray.

The plate inserts on the left and right
rear of the lower basket are removable.
To remove, push the handles of both in­serts toward the inside of the basket.
Once removed, the open area can ac­commodate large pots, casserole
dishes, or accessory inserts (see “Spe­cial accessories”).

Height limit

The height guard at the base of the
upper basket is there to protect the
middle spray arm. No object placed in
the lower basket should stand higher
than this guard.

Dishwashers with cutlery basket.

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Loading the dishwasher

Upper basket.

For small, lightweight, delicate items
such as cups, saucers, glasses, des­sert bowls, etc.

Cutlery

Dishwashers with cutlery basket:

Unsorted cutlery should be placed in
the cutlery basket, with the sharp ends
down.

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

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

Utensil Insert for the Cutlery Basket

By ensuring that one piece of cutlery
does not rest against another, the in­cluded Utensil Insert will optimize the
cleaning of soiled spoons and forks.

To use the inserts:

Place one in front of and one behind
the basket handle by pushing them
down over the notches on the basket
partition walls.

Loading the dishwasher

Place the utensil handles into the in­serts, making sure that adjacent
items do not touch.

To remove the inserts:

Press in the latching tabs, using a
spoon handle if necessary, and
remove the inserts from the basket.

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Loading the dishwasher

Dishwasher with cutlery tray
(SC models):

To make unloading easier, cutlery can
be grouped in zones, one for knives,
one for forks, etc.

Larger items like sauce ladles, cake
slices, long knives and mixing spoons
can be placed lenghtwise in the trough
in the center of the tray.

Spoon heads should be placed so that
water can run off them freely.

Make sure that the upper spray arm
can rotate freely after the tray is slid
in, otherwise the rotation of the
spray arm may be inadequate for a
thorough cleaning.

The cutlery tray insert is removable.

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Place the heads of cutlery with round
or oval handles in the holders. This will
secure them during the wash cycle.

Place spoons so that their heads are se­cured in at least one holder so they can­not flip over and collect water.

Loading the dishwasher

Adjustable cup racks.

To make room for tall glasses, raise the
rack. Lower it to double stack smaller
items.

Coffee bar.

To allow water to run off of the bottom
of the coffee mugs, place them at a
slant on top of the coffee bar. The bar
can also be used as a seperator be­tween two rows of glasses to protect
them and keep them from leaning
against each other. To stack wide
items, flip the bar to the right.

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Loading the dishwasher

Adjusting the upper basket.

(depending on model)

The upper basket height is adjustable.
If tall items of dishware are being
washed, more room can be obtained
by raising or lowering the upper basket.

Pull out the upper basket and loosen
the two locknuts on either side of the
basket.

Depending on the setting of the upper
basket, the following dishware dimen­sions can be accommodated:

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper

basket

position

To p 6 "

Middle 7"

Bottom 7 1/2"

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

(non adjustable upper basket)

Upper basket diameter 9" (23 cm)

Lower basket diameter 11" (28 cm)

Upper

basket

diameter

(15.5 cm)

(17.5 cm)

(19.5 cm)

Lower

basket

diameter

12"

(30 cm)

11"

(28 cm)

10 1/2"

(26 cm)

Adjust the basket up or down to the
desired height.

Tighten the locknuts.

The upper basket can also be set at an
angle, with one side high, and the other
side low.

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Items not suitable for dishwashers

Items not suitable for dishwashers

– Cutlery with wooden handles.

– Wooden cutting boards.

– Glued items such as old knives with

handles that are glued together
around the shank of the blade.

– Hand made craft items.

– Copper or tin items.

– Plastic items which are not heat resis-

tant.

Please note:

– Silver or aluminum items may suffer

some discoloration.

– Aluminum parts (eg. oven hood

grease filters) should not be cleaned
using commercial or industrial deter­gents. These high alkaline deter­gents may damage the machine,
and in extreme instances, cause ex­plosive chemical reactions.

– Silverware previously cleaned with a

silver polish may be damp or
spotted at the end of a program
where water has adhered to the pol­ish. This can be rubbed off with a
soft, dry cloth. Silver that has pre­viously been cleaned in an immer­sion dip is usually dry at the end of a
program, but may discolor (tarnish).

– Colors on dishware that have been

painted over the glaze may fade
over time.

– Clouding may occur on glasses after

frequent washing.

Miele recommends:

Wash delicate glassware using the
ECONOMY program or the CHINA &
CRYSTAL program with a tempera­ture of 45 °C/115 °F. This will reduce
the risk of clouding.

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

When purchasing new dishes and
cutlery, make sure they are dish­washer safe.

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Adding detergent

Adding detergent

Use only powder detergents formu­lated for residential dishwashers.

Do not use gels or liquid deter­gents.

Press the latch on the detergent dis­penser. The cover will spring open.

Fill the dispenser with one to two
tablespoons of powder detergent.

Generally, filling the dispenser with one
to two tablespoons of detergent will be
sufficient to ensure thorough cleaning.
If dishes are extra dirty, or if the soil has
been allowed to dry on the dishes be­fore washing, a program utilizing a pre­wash cycle should be selected. In this
case, extra detergent can be added to
the small compartment labeled ( I ) in
the center of the dispenser.

Dishwasher detergents contain irri­tants and corrosive ingredients.
They can cause burns in the mouth
and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Keep children away from
detergent and from the dishwasher
when the door is open.

To avoid the danger of children com­ing into contact with dishwasher
detergent, only fill the detergent dis­penser immediately before starting
the program.

Close the cover. The cover will al­ways be open at the end of a wash
program (excluding the RINSE &
HOLD program).

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Capacities:
Compartment I (prewash) takes a maxi­mum of 1 ounce (25 ml) and Compart­ment II (main wash) takes a maximum
of 3 ounces (80 ml) when completely
filled. There are horizontal marks to as­sist you in filling Compartment II. The
marks indicate a level of approximately
3/4, 1, and 1 1/4 ounces (20, 25 and
30 ml respectively).

Choosing a program

The wash program chosen should de­pend on the type of dishes and the de­gree of soiling.

In most cases the LIGHT WASH pro­gram, a NORMAL program or the IN­TENSIVE program will give excellent re­sults.

The available programs and some of
their applications are listed in the Pro­gram Chart on the next two pages.

Choosing a program

“ENERGY SAVER” Program.

Use this program for lightly to nor­mally soiled dishware.

A warm water intake (temperature of
the incoming water) of at least
45 °C/115 °F is necessary for this
program.

Water is not heated in this program.
Only 0.10 kWh of electricity (approx.) is
used during this cycle.

The drying result may not match that of
a program with a full drying cycle.

The higher the temperature of the in­take water, the better the drying results.

Open the door of the dishwasher
2-3 inches (5-6 mm) at the end of the
program to speed the drying pro­cess.

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Program chart

Program chart

Program When to use Detergent

containing

chlorine

Compart-

ment

I

(Pre-

wash)

Universal Programs

LIGHT WASH
55°C/130 °F

NORMAL

for normal everyday loads,
particularly suitable for chlorine-free detergents

for normal everyday loads 20 % 80 % 100 %

55 ° C/130 °F
INTENSIVE

55 ° C/130 °F

as NORMAL 55 °C/130 °F, but with longer wash
time for heavily soiled loads,

20 % 80 % 100 %

also suitable for chlorine-free detergents

NORMAL
65 °C/150 °F

as NORMAL 55 °C/130 °F, but with higher wash
temperature for stubborn dried-on particles

20 % 80 % 100 %

Special programs

ENERGY SAVER for lightly to normally soiled dishware

20 % 80 % 100 %
only select ENERGY SAVER if the dishwasher is
connected to a hot water supply (minimum
temperature 45 °C/115 °F).
– see chapter "Choosing a program"

POTS & PANS
75 °C/170 °F

ECONOMY
55 °C/130 °F

For pots, pans and dishware with dried on
particles of food and very heavy soiling.

for full loads with very light soiling (e.g. coffee
cups), or:

20 % 100 % 120 %

for half a, normal everyday load

CHINA & CRYSTAL
45 °C/115 °F

SHORT
45 °C/115 °F

“Gentle program”, for lightly soiled and heat
sensitive tableware. 50 %

“Quick program”, for lightly soiled dishware
(e.g. party dishware). 50 %

RINSE & HOLD For rinsing dishes when a complete cycle is not

needed.

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

1) Use this method for:

– detergents which contain phosphates and chlorine.

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

2) Use this method for:
– detergent which is chlorine and phosphate free.
– detergent which is chlorine free but contains phosphates.

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

1)

Compart-

ment

II
(Main
wash)

100 % 100 %

50 %

3)

3)

3)

chlorine

2)

free

Compart-

ment

II

(Main

wash)

4)

3)

50 %

3)

50 %

3)

50 %

3) Use half of your normal amount of detergent.

4) Use slightly more detergent than usual for this cycle.

For the LIGHT WASH, NORMAL and INTENSIVE programs, one to two tablespoons of detergent is
usually sufficient for excellent wash results.

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Program chart

Program cycle USAGE Duration

Electric (kWh) Water

1.

Prelimi-

nary pre-

wash

X X X X X X 0.1 24/6.3 59

X X X X X X 1.6 24/6.3 131

2.

Pre-

wash

Main

wash

X X X X X 0.9 19/5.0 106

X X X X X 1.2 19/5.0 129

X X X X X 1.2 19/5.0 111

Interim

rinse

X X X X 1.1 14/3.7 99

X X X X 0.8

Final
rinse

Drying Water hot

(49 °C /

120 °F)

6)

Liters/

Gallons

14/3.7 75

Minutes

5)

X X X X X 0.5 19/5.0 64

X X X 0.6 14/3.7 36

X 0.06 5/1.3 11

5) Average consumption values are for a water hardness of up to 17 gr/gal.

6) With half loads – 7 place settings.
X = cycle used

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Operating the dishwasher.

Operating the dishwasher.

Turning on.

Close the door.
Open the water valve (if it is closed).
Press the “On/Off”-button (14).

Starting a program.

Turn the program and temperature
selector knob (20) clockwise or
counterclockwise to the desired pro­gram. The program will start.

Before starting the program, addi­tional feature “Top Solo” can be se­lected if desired (see “Additional fea­tures”, page 32).

To prevent children from coming
into contact with detergent, only
place it in the dispenser immediate­ly before starting the program.

Sequence indicator (19).

Once a program is started, the se­quence indicator lamps (19) show the
actual program stage reached by the
dishwasher.

Note:

When required, the water softener
reactivation process is performed
before the wash program. It may
last several minutes.
During this process the “Softener”
indicator will be on.

The hardness of the water supply will
dictate how often (after how many
washes) the water softener needs to be
reactivated.
For example, with a water hardness of
21 gr/gal, reactivation will take place
after every 3 programs. With a water
hardness of 8 gr/gal, reactivation will
only take place after 8 programs.

Program end

The program has finished when the
“End” indicator is illuminated. The dish­washer can now be unloaded.

If the dishwasher door remains closed,
the drying fan will continue to operate
for a few additional minutes to help
dissipate any remaining moisture.

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Unloading the dishwasher

Turning off.

At the end of a program:

Turn the program selector knob to
the “STOP” position.

If the appliance will not be used for an
extended period (e.g. while on vaca­tion), it is recommended that the water
supply valve be shut off.

Unloading the dishwasher

Changing a program.

A program can be changed at any
time. The new program will start as
soon as it has been selected.

Turn the program selector knob to
the desired program.

If you wish to start the new program at
its beginning:

Y our Miele dishwasher is designed
to shut off the water flow and drain
the machine in the rare event of a
valve failure. In order for this func­tion to be active, the door must be
shut, the machine must be “On”,
and the Program knob must be in
the “STOP” position.

Interrupting a program.

A program can be interrupted by open­ing the door.
If the door is then closed, the program
will continue from the point it was at be­fore the door was opened.

Warning!
The water in the dishwa sher may
be hot, and steam may be pres­ent! Only open the door if abso­lutely necessary and exercise ex­treme caution when doing so. The
danger of burns and scalding
exists.
Once the door has been opened,
allow 20-30 second for internal
temperature to equalize before
closing it again, and then make
sure it clicks into place.

Turn the program selector knob to
“STOP” then select the new program.

It may be necessary to add additional
detergent, depending on where the
original program was interrupted.

Unloading the dishwasher

Dishes tend to break and chip easier
when they are hot. Allow the dishes to
cool until they are comfortable enough
to handle before unloading them.

If the door is opened at the comple­tion of the drying cycle, the dishes
will cool much faster.

Unload the lower basket first, then
the upper basket and cutlery tray (if
so equipped). This will prevent water
drops from the upper basket or cut­lery tray from falling onto the dishes
in the lower basket.

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Additional features

Additional features

Top Solo (17).

When this feature is selected, the ma­jority of the water is directed to the top
and middle spray arms of the dish­washer. Its use is recommended when
all the dishes or cutlery needing clean­ing can be loaded into the upper bas­ket and cutlery tray.

Note:
Lightly soiled plates or serving platters
can still be placed in the bottom basket
if large spaces are left between them.
Do not place dishes, bowls or other hol­low containers in the bottom basket.
Adjusting the upper basket to its lowest
position will allow it to accommodate
larger plates.

Because smaller amounts of dishware
are being washed, the amount of deter­gent used can be reduced accordingly.

Using “Top Solo” will also save water
and energy.
For example, using “Top Solo” with the
NORMAL 55°C/130°F program uses

3.2 gallons (12 liters) of water, instead
of the usual 5 gallons (19 liters).

“Top Solo” can be selected with all
wash programs.

Choose a program.

Press the “Top Solo”-button (17). The
“Top Solo” indicator lamp illuminates,
and the program starts.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the filters in the
wash cabinet.

The combination filter in the base of
the wash cabinet should be regu­larly inspected and cleaned as
necessary. Any broken glass or
dishware should be removed imme­diately upon discovery.
Use caution when cleaning the fil­ters, non-return valve or drain
pump, as glass or bone splinters
may be caught in the bottom of the
wash cabinet.

Cleaning and care

Turn the handle counterclockwise to
release the filters.

Lift the combination filter out of the
machine. Remove any coarse par­ticles and rinse it under running
water. A nylon brush can be used, if
necessary.

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Cleaning and care

Turn the combination filter over and
open the coarse filter cover by pull­ing back on the locking tab.

After cleaning, make sure that the
coarse filter cover is properly locked
in place.

Replace the combination filter so
that it lies flat in the base of the wash
cabinet. Secure it by turning the
handle clockwise.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the spray arms.

On rare occasions particles of food
may get stuck in the spray arm jets.
They can be easily cleaned as follows:

To remove the middle spray arm lo­cated beneath the upper basket,
gently push upwards until it engages
in the ratchet

b, then unscrew it c.

Dishwashers with cutlery basket:

Unscrew the upper spray arm.

Dishwashers with cutlery tray:

Pull out the cutlery tray.

Push up on the upper spray arm to
engage the tooth-wheel mechanism
and then unscrew the spray arm.

To clean the spray arms, use a
pointed object to push the the food
particles into the jets.

Lift up on the lower spray arm to
remove it.

Rinse under running water to com­plete the process.

After cleaning, replace the spray
arms.

Important:
After replacing the spray arms,
check that they rotate freely.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve.

Use caution when cleaning the fil­ters, non-return valve or drain
pump, as glass or bone splinters
may be caught in the bottom of the
wash cabinet.

If the water in the dishwasher is not
completely drained at the end of a pro­gram, the drain pump or non-return
valve may be blocked. To clean them:

Remove the combination filter.

Use a jug or bowl to scoop the water
out of the wash cabinet.

Pull out the non-return valve.

Rinse the non-return valve under run­ning water.

Tilt the locking clamp to the side.

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

Before replacing the non-return valve,
check to make sure that nothing is ob­structing the drain pump. Spin the im­peller several times in both directions;
it should turn smoothly.
Carefully replace the non-return
valve and secure it with the locking
clamp.
Replace and secure the combination
filter.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the water intake filter.

The water valve housing on the inlet
hose contains electrical compo­nents and should not be immersed,
or run through water.

A filter is incorporated in the intake
hose that is attached to the dishwa­sher’s main shutoff valve. If your water
supply is hard, or the pipes contain
sediment; this filter may clog and pre­vent sufficient water from entering the
wash cabinet. It can be cleaned as fol­lows:

Cleaning the filter.

Disconnect the dishwasher from the
electrical supply (unplug it or shut off
the circuit breaker).

Turn off the main shutoff valve and
unscrew the intake hose.

Carefully remove the rubber seal.

Remove the filter using needle nose
pliers and clean it by rinsing under
running water.

Replace the filter and seal. Make
sure they are seated correctly.

Screw the intake hose back onto the
water valve, making certain it is not
cross-threaded.

Slowly turn on the valve and test for
leaks.

Installing an in-line water filter.

If your water supply contains a large
number of insoluble substances, we
recommend installing a filter between
the valve and the intake hose connec­tion. These filters can be obtained
from the Miele Parts Department.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the wash cabinet.

Generally the wash cabinet is self­cleaning, provided that the correct
amount of dishwasher detergent is
used.

If lime scale or grease deposits form,
they can be removed with a special
dishwasher cleaner available from the
Miele Parts Department.

Cleaning the door and the
door seal.

Wipe the door seal with a damp
cloth to remove any food particles.

Food residue and drink spillage
should be wiped from the sides of
the dishwasher door. These areas
are not normally cleaned by water
from the spray arms.

Cleaning the control panel.

The control panel can be cleaned
using a damp cloth and mild deter­gent.

Do not use abrasive, all purpose, or
glass cleaners, as their use may
damage plastic surfaces.

Cleaning the door panel.

Plastic laminate panels should be
cleaned using a suitable, non-ab­rasive cleaning agent, or mild soapy
water.

Panels made from wood should be
cleaned using a soft damp cloth and
an appropriate wood cleaner.

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Problem solving guide

With the aid of the following guide,
minor problems can be easily cor­rected. If you are unable to correct the
problem, please contact the Miele Ser­vice Department.

Problem solving guide

Shortly after starting a program the
“Intake/Drain” indicator lamp flashes

– The water shutoff valve is closed.

Open the valve. The dishwasher
should continue the program.

Any work on the electrical compo­nents of the appliance should only
be performed by a qualified and
trained person in accordance with
local and national regulations. Un­authorized or incorrect repairs
could cause personal injury and/or
damage the machine.

Problems/possible causes

The dishwasher does not start

– The door is not closed properly.

– The plug is not inserted properly.

– The circuit breaker is defective or

has tripped.

The dishes are not clean.

– The dishes are loaded incorrectly.

– The correct amount of detergent was

not used - see “Program chart”.

– The filters in the wash cabinet are

not clean - see “Cleaning and care”.

If the program does not continue:

Turn the program and temperature
selectior knob in the STOP position.
then
Turn off the dishwasher using the
ON/OFF switch.
Start the program again - see
“Starting a program”.

– Too little water may entering the ma-

chine due to insufficient water press­ure.

– The intake hose filter is clogged -

see “Cleaning and care”.

– The drain hose is kinked.

– The drain pump or non-return valve

may be blocked – see “Cleaning and
care”.

Before attempting a repair:

Turn the program and temperature
selector knob to the STOP position.
Turn off the dishwasher using the
ON/OFF switch.

– The spray arm jets are blocked - see

“Cleaning and care”.

– The wrong program was selected -

see "Program chart".

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Problem solving guide

White residue is visible on cutlery and
dishware

– No salt in the salt reservoir.

Fill the salt reservoir with salt as out­lined in the “Water Softener” section.

– The salt reservoir cap has not been

screwed on properly.

– Not enough rinse aid is being dis-

pensed.
Use a higher dosage setting - see
“Adding rinse aid".

Water remains in the dishwasher at
the end of a program

– The drain hose is kinked or clogged.

– The drain pump or non-return valve

may be blocked – see “Cleaning and
care”.

Before attempting a repair:

Turn the program and temperature
selector knob to the STOP position.
Turn off the dishwasher using the
ON/OFF switch.

The “Intake/Drain” indicator lights
during the “ENERGY SAVER” pro­gram.

The “ENERGY SAVER” program re­quires a water supply temperature of at
least 45 °C/115 °F. If the incoming
water is less than this temperature, the
“IntakeDrain” lamp illuminates (see also
“Program selection”). If your hot water
system has been used recently, not
enough hot water may have been avail­able to adequately clean the dishes.

If necessary, repeat the program.

If the “Intake/Drain” lamp lights
again, select a different program.

The “Softener”, “Rinse”, “Drying”
and “End” sequence indicator lamps
blink simultaneously.

Turn the program and temperature
selector knob to the STOP position.

Turn off the dishwasher using the
ON/OFF switch.

After 5 seconds:

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Turn on the machine.

Re-select the program.

If the lamps blink again there is ma­chine fault. Please call the MIELE Ser­vice Department.

Under certain circumstances you may
still be able to use the “RINSE &
HOLD” and “ENERGY SAVER” pro­grams.

After sales service

If you are still having problems, please
contact the Miele Service Department.
(See back cover for addresses).

Please have the model and serial num­bers of your appliance available. This
information can be found on the data
plate on the upper edge of the door.

After sales service

Program update function - PC

The Salt indicator lamp has a second
function: It allows a technician with the
proper equipment to change the pro­gramming of the dishwasher to take ad­vantage of the latest technological de­velopments.

For instance, if a detergent becomes
available that gives good wash results
using only cold water, the wash pro­grams can be changed to take advant­age of this development to help reduce
your energy costs.

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Special accessories

Special accessories

Bottle holder

(depending on model)

The bottle holder (for milk or baby
bottles) is available for use in the lower
basket.

To achieve the proper cleaning results,
the bottle holder should only be placed

in the positions marked in white. Do not

place them in the

X marked positions.

Glass insert for the bottom basket:

provides the ability to safely wash
glasses in the bottom basket.
(Only available for models with remov­able inserts in the lower basket.)

Glass insert for the upper basket:

provides special support for long
stemmed glassware.

Decor panel kit (GDU):

to change an “i” model into a “u” model
dishwasher.

Side mount brackets:

For installing a dishwasher under Co-

®

or granite countertops.

rian

These and other accessories are avail­able through your Dealer or the Miele
Parts Department.

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Installation instructions

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Contents

Contents

Dishwasher installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

1. Installing the steam deflector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

2. Installing the dishwasher under the countertop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

3. Installing the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

4. Aligning the control panel with the drawer fronts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

5. Installing the custom door panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

6. Adjusting the door springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

7. Securing the dishwasher to the countertop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

8. Installing the toekick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Dishwasher installation

The “i” model dishwasher is designed
for installation under a continuous
countertop.

A panel can be custom made for instal­lation on the front of the dishwasher, as­suring a perfect match with the kitchen
cabinetry.

If a standard non-cabinet matching
dishwasher installation is desired, the
“i” model dishwasher can be converted
into a “U” model through the addition of
a GDU 60/60 decor kit. The decor kit is
supplied with separate installation in­structions.

To ensure stability, these dish­washers should only be installed
under a continuous countertop
which is securely fastened to the
cabinet base units.

Dimensions:

Dishwasher installation

Removing the leg extensions.

The black leg extensions can be
removed if necessary, to reduce the
height of the machine to 32 1/4" – 33"
(see Fig.).

A = Black leg extension (removable)
B = White leg (must be installed on

machine).

After removal of the extension, screw
the white legs into the dishwasher.

1) at maximum machine height of 34 7/8"

2) at minimum machine height of 32 1/4",
with leg extensions removed

Range of adjustment is approximately
2 3/4".

Machine heights of 33 1/4" – 34"
cannot be obtained using the sup­plied legs.
For this height range, or for heights
greater than 34 7/8", contact the
Miele Parts Department for the ap­propriate legs.

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Dishwasher installation

1.Installing the steam deflector
– (if applicable).

A stainless steel plate is supplied to
protect the underside of the countertop
against steam rising from the dish­washer when the door is opened. If the
countertop is made of Corian®, gra­nite, marble or other solid, waterproof
material, the steam deflector should not
be used.

Squeeze a bead of sealant from the
supplied tube into the angle formed
by the curved edge
plate.

Align the plate c with the lower front
edge of the countertop (see illustra­tion) and use the supplied tacks to
nail it into place.

b of the cover-

2.Installing the dishwasher
under the countertop.

It is preferable to install the main water
and electric supplies so that they can
be accessed through an adjacent
cabinet, rather than situating them be­hind the machine. See the “Plumbing”
and “Electrical” sections for proper con­nection procedures before continuing.

Certain steps in the installation
procedures require that the dish­washer be pulled out of its opening.
For this reason, perform the final
plumbing and electrical connection-

after the machine has been levelled

s
and the front panel has been
mounted.

On countertops with wood or lami­nate edging, the tacks should be
nailed through the rear holes of the
plate.

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Install the slides.

Two slides are included and should be
installed on the feet of the dishwasher
before the machine is pushed under
the countertop. This will allow the ma­chine to slide easier, protect the floor,
and allow adjustment of the rear level­ing legs from the front of the machine.

Dishwasher installation

Push the machine into the opening,
making sure the electrical cable and
hoses can reach their connection
points without being kinked.

Place the slides, with the ratchet at
the rear, onto the dishwasher legs.

Unscrew the legs to raise the ma­chine to within 1/4" (5 mm) of the
underside of the countertop, and
check that the machine is level,
before sliding it into its opening.

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Dishwasher installation

Adjust the rear leveling legs to the re­quired height.

To raise the machine - turn clockwise.
To lower the machine - turn counter-

clockwise.
Several turns may be needed to set the
correct height. A low speed electric or
cordless screwdriver can also be used.

Adjust the front leveling legs by
pushing on the foot with a slotted
screwdriver.

Tipping the machine slightly, if
possible, will make adjusting the
front legs easier. Make sure the ma­chine is level when adjustments are
complete.

The dishwasher should be raised until it
just touches the underside of the counter­top.

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Dishwasher installation

3. Installing the control panel.

The control panel and hardware is packaged separately from the dishwasher. It
should be installed using the following procedure.

If a GDU decor kit is being used, (to

convert an “i” dishwasher to a “U” ver­sion), the spacer bars
removed and stored for possible use
in the future, (See the separate in­structions for installing the GDU
decor kit). If the GDU kit is
used, skip the following step.

To remove the spacer bars from the
control panel, place the panel on a
table, printed side up, and gently
push down on the spacer bars at a
point near the bottom of the control
panel. This will release the mounting
bolts from their slots.

i must first be

not being

Install the neccessary spacer bars i
on the control panel.

Place the covers b over the push­button switches.

Install the adapter disc c.

Place the seal d onto the ventilation

e

grill.

Push the ventilation grill e into the
metal backing plate.

Position the control panel f over the
backing plate and fasten it from the
inside of the door
screws provided.

Align and press the program knob
onto its shaft

g using the six

h.

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Dishwasher installation

4.Aligning the control panel

with the drawer fronts.

The control panel can be aligned
with the drawer fronts of the kitchen
cabinets by adjusting the spacer
bars.

Using an 8 mm socket, turn the nut
clockwise or counterclockwise until
the spacers reach the required
height.

Adjustment range
from 4 1/2" control panel with­(112 mm): out spacer bars,

to 5 3/4" control panel with
(145 mm): four spacer bars,

to 6": using a fifth spacer bar
(154 mm): (optional accessory).

After adjusting the control panel
height, cut off the plastic screw ex­cess.

If necessary, individual (or all)
spacer bars can be removed.

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5.Installing the custom

door panel.

A custom door panel matching the kit­chen cabinetry can be installed on the
dishwasher by using the provided tem­plates and bracket.
Length: 19" - 23 3/4" (48.3 - 60.4 cm)
Width: 23 1/2" (59.8 cm)

Note: The maximum panel length is

only applicable when no spacer bars
are used.

Dishwasher installation

If a Stainless Steel panel is being used,
please follow the separate installation
instructions included with the panel.

After panel installation, see Step 6 “Ad­justing the door springs”.

Place a template on each end of the
bracket as shown, making sure the
rule marks face the outside of the
bracket.

Hang the bracket on the machine
door.

Slide the top edge of the templates
under the spacer bars and control
panel.

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Dishwasher installation

Slide the mounting bracket up or
down until the oblong holes on the
machine door align with the corre­sponding marks on the template (as
shown in the left side of inset

Draw a line on each template that is
even with the top edge of the ad­jacent cabinet door (inset

Remove the bracket from the door.

Place the door panel on a flat sur­face, good side facing down, taking
care not to scratch the surface.
Make certain that the bottom of the
panel is closest to you.

D.

E).

Place the bracket on the back of the
door panel and adjust it so that:

– the lines you drew on the templates

align with the upper edge of the door
panel and;

– the mounting bracket is centered

(left to right) on the door panel.

Tape the bracket to the door panel to
hold it in place while the mounting
holes are being drilled.

Proceed to step “Drill pilot holes ...”.

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If the adjacent cabinetry (or ap­pliance) does not have drawers and
alignment to a drawer line is im­possible:

Hang the bracket on the machine
door, without the templates, and
tighten the four locking screws on
the edges of the door panel.

Close the door.

Measure the distance from the ad­jacent cabinet (or appliance) door
bottom to the bottom of the mounting
bracket (X).

Using measurement (X), draw a line
on the rear of the door panel (X) in­ches up from the bottom.

Dishwasher installation

Drill pilot holes for the screws using a
3/32" (2.5 mm) bit.

Attach the bracket to the panel using
the 6 screws provided.

Remove the bracket from the ma­chine door and place it on the rear of
the door panel so that:

– the bracket is centered left to right,

and

– the bottom of the bracket is aligned

with the (X) line.

Tape the bracket to the door panel to
hold it in place while the mounting
holes are being drilled.

Remove the templates (if used).

The templates should be kept in case
you want to install a different door
panel on the dishwasher at a later date.

Attach the panel to the dishwasher
by aligning the bracket tabs with the
slots on the door.

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Dishwasher installation

Open the dishwasher door slightly. If
the locking screws on the edge of the
dishwasher door can not be reached,
the dishwasher will have to be pulled
out of its recess a few inches.

Push up one side of the door panel
until it touches the spacer bars (or
control panel if spacer bars are not
being used) and lightly tighten the
T20 Torx screw on the correspond­ing edge of the machine door.

Once the door panel is positioned cor­rectly :

Open the dishwasher door.

Tighten all the Torx screws on the
edges of the dishwasher door.

Use the provided caps to plug the
locking screw access holes.

Repeat the process with the other
side of the door panel.

Shut the door.

Check that the door panel is adjusted
correctly. It should be snug at the
top and neatly aligned with the
cabinet drawer and door lines. If it
isn’t aligned properly, loosen the Torx
screws and readjust the panel

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Dishwasher installation

6. Adjusting the door springs.

The door springs are adjusted correctly
when a half opened door remains in
that position when released.

If the door drops down, the spring ten­sion needs to be increased.
If the door closes, the spring tension
needs to decreased.

The adjusting screw is located in the
upper front strip, on the left hand side
of the dishwasher.

Open the dishwasher door.

Adjust the door springs to the cor­rect balance by using a TORX screw­driver:
– turn clockwise to increase the

tension

– turn counterclockwise to decrease

the tension.

7.Securing the dishwasher
to the countertop.

To ensure the stability of the dish­washer, it must be attached to the
countertop after it has been positioned.

Insert one mounting bracket into
each of the slots located at the left
and right side of the machine top.

Push the machine into its recess and
if necessary, raise the dishwasher by
extending the feet until it just
touches the underside of the counter­top.

If a steam deflector is installed
under the countertop, the bracket
holes must align with the slots in the
deflector.

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Dishwasher installation

Open the dishwasher door and
using flat head screws, secure the
dishwasher to the countertop by
screwing through both the mounting
brackets and the steam deflector.

For Corian® or granite countertops,
fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent
cabinets as follows:

For openings greater than 23 5/8"
(60 cm) wide:

Make certain that the white rubber
seal located at the top, outer edge
of the dishwasher is tight against
the bottom of the countertop.

Do not drill any additional holes
through any portion of the wash
cabinet. If in doubt how to secure
the dishwasher, please call the
Miele Service Department.

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Pull the dishwasher 4" (10 cm) out of
its opening.

Insert the tab of each optional mount­ing bracket into the guide hole on
top of the dishwasher, and then
swing it to the right or left as re­quired.

Push the dishwasher back into its open­ing, align and fasten it to the adjacent
cabinets using 2 screws for each
bracket.

Dishwasher installation

For openings exactly 23 5/8" (60 cm)
wide:

Open the dishwasher door and
remove the caps covering the mount­ing holes on the outer edge of the
wash chamber.

Fasten the dishwasher to the ad­jacent cabinets using the supplied
screws and bushings. Make sure a
bushing is placed over the screw be­fore inserting it into its mounting hole.

Tighten the screws and replace the
caps.

8.Installing the toekick.

For kitchens utilizing one continuous
or a cabinet matching toekick

To prevent damaging the front
panel, and before installing the toe­kick, measurements must be taken
to ensure that the toekick will not in­terfere with the complete opening of
the dishwasher door.

The panel overhang (P), and toekick
depth of recess (R), determine the maxi­mum dishwasher toekick height (H).

The side mounting holes should
only be used for securing the
dishwasher if the opening is
exactly 23 5/8" (60 cm) wide. Use
of this method on larger openings
will damage the machine and
cause leaks.

If the panel contacts the toekick while
the dishwasher door is being opened,
the dishwasher toekick must be cu t
shorter or recessed deeper.

If (H) is equal to or less than the toekick

height of the adjoining cabinetry, no in-

terference will exist, provided that (R) is

at least 3/4".

Note: If a decorative or flush mount toe-

kick is desired, and (R) is less than
3/4", other modifications, such as beve­ling the top rear edge of the toekick,
may be necessary.

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Dishwasher installation

For kitchens utilizing the included plas­tic toekick

The included toekick will fit without
modification when:
– The machine is set to its maximum

height (legs fully extended), and

– the toekick is recessed as far as

possible (4 ").

If the machine height is less than maxi­mum, or if the toekick is recessed less
than 4 ", the toekick must be shortened
(see following page).

After installation, carefully open the
dishwasher door to check that the
front panel does not hit the toekick.
If it does, remove the toekick and trim
it accordingly.

Adjusting the toekick recess.

To adjust the depth (recess) of the
toekick, release the tension on the
spring clips as shown, and push the
mounting brackets included in the in­stallation kit in as far as possible.

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Dishwasher installation

Trimming the toekick

The rear of the toekick has two cutting
lines.

The toekick cannot be pushed
back in. It must be unscrewed, so
that the tension on the spring
clips can be released. The
brackets can then be pushed in,
and the toekick re-attached.

Carefully open the dishwasher door
until it hits the toekick.

Using the front lower edge of the
door panel as a guide, draw a line
across the toekick.

Screw the toekick onto the installed
brackets, with the cutting lines to­wards the top, and pull out evenly
until it aligns with the toekick of the
adjoining cabinets.

Unscrew and remove the toekick.

If one of the cutting lines is close to
the line just drawn, score the front of
the toekick, and snap off the excess,
otherwise, trim the toekick along the
line using a saw.

Screw the toekick back onto the
brackets, with
bottom.

If the dishwasher door does not open
completely, the toekick may need fur­ther trimming.

the cut edge at the

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Electrical connection

Electrical connection

It is the responsibility and obligation
of the customer to ensure that the
electrical and plumbing installation
is carried out by a qualified installer
in compliance with national and
local codes and ordinances.

Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply before servicing the ma­chine by pulling the plug or turning off
the circuit breaker.

Specifications.

Power Supply: 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Rated Load: 12.5 A / 1500 W

Circuit breaker:15 AMPS

The unit is equipped with a 5 ft (1.5 m)
power supply cord for connection to a

120 V, 15 AMP grounded receptacle.

Using an outlet:

It is recommended that the power
outlet for the appliance be installed
in a cabinet or on a wall adjacent to
the undercounter space in which the
appliance itself will be located. An
opening through the partition be­tween the compartments of 1 1/2"
(3 to 4 cm) can be made to allow the
plug to pass through.

Exercise care when pulling the dish­washer in or out, so as not to dam­age the power cord or hoses.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
GROUNDED.

In the event of a malfunction or break­down, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment grounding con­ductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and or­dinances.

WARNING - Improper connection
of the equipment grounding con­ductor can result in the risk of
electric shock. Check with a quali­fied electrician or service repre­sentative if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance; if it
will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a quali­fied electrician.

Make certain that there are no rough
edges that could damage the power
cord. If metal cabinets are used,
place the supplied rubber grommet
around the edge of the opening be­fore passing the cable through.

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Permanent Connection (Hard Wiring).

For hard wiring, the power cord must
be disconnected from the terminal box
located at the lower left front of the dish­washer, behind the toekick and service
panel. Pass the permanent power sup­ply cable through the strain relief and
secure it to the terminal box.

Connect:

L1 (Black) to L on terminal block

N (White) to N on terminal block

GRND To ground connector

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected
to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system, or an equipment­grounding conductor must be run
with the circuit conductors and con­nected to the equipment grounding
terminal or lead on the appliance.

Electrical connection

Use copper conductors only.

Warning.
Hardwiring the dishwasher
should only be done if required
by local electrical codes, and
then in a manner consistent with
those codes. Do not cut the plug
off the power supply cord and
connect it directly to the house
wiring.

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Plumbing

Plumbing

It is the responsibility and obligation
of the customer to ensure that the
electrical and plumbing installation
is carried out by a qualified installer
in compliance with national and
local codes and ordinances.

All dishwashers that carry the following
blue and white sticker are designed to
shut off the water and drain the wash
cabinet in the rare event of an internal
water valve failure.

In order for this feature to be active,
the door must be tightly shut, the
“On/Off” button must be depressed,
and the program selector knob must
be in the “Stop” position.

Hot water supply specifications:

Recommended temperature: 120°F

(49°C)
Maximum temperature: 140°F (60°C)
Water pressure: 4.5 - 145 psi

(0.3 - 10 bar)

An air gap is built into the water inlet
system and will prevent potable water
mixing with waste water.

Hot water connection

New plumbing:

The water inlet hose comes equipped
with a 3/4” female hose thread connec­tor. This can be directly connected to a
shut off valve with 3/4” male hose
thread ends.

It is preferable that the hose assem­bly be installed vertically so the hose
exits from the bottom of the valve
box.

If this is not possible, it can be installed
hoizontally, provided the hose exit re­mains beneath the main body of the
box (see illustration). (The “lightning
bolt” should be above the “arrow” when
the installation is complete).The valve
box should also be installed so that it is
at least 8” (24 cm) above the floor (or
base of the cabinet), and so the excess
coiled hose will remain lower than the
box at all points.

A 2” x 4” (60 x 115 mm) cutout in either
the side or bottom of the cabinet adjoin­ing the dishwasher is necessary if the
valve box needs to be passed through.

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The water pressure must be between

4.5 and 145 psi (0.3 and 10 bar).
If the water pressure is too low the ma­chine may not take in enough water in
the alloted time and the “Intake/Drain” in­dicator lamp will flash (see “Problem solv­ing guide”).
If the water pressure is too high, a press­ure reducer must be installed.

Existing plumbing:

If the standard 3/8" copper plumbing
for a dishwasher already exists with a
compression fitting and valve as pic­tured:

Plumbing

Do not, under any circumstances,
cut the intake hose. If the hose is
cut, the dishwasher will not work,
you will have a water leak and
you could be injured. If the hose
is too long, coil it neatly and
place it behind the machine.

Cut the 3/8" copper tube after the
valve.

Install the 3/8" compression to 3/4"
MHT (Male Hose Thread) adapter
(supplied with the machine), as illus­trated.

Connect the inlet hose to the existing
valve/adapter assembly.

Electrical wiring and components
should not come into contact with
any plumbing fixtures or hoses.

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Plumbing

Drainage system specifications:

The machine comes equipped with:

– A 5 ft. long (1.5 m) flexible drain

hose with an internal diameter of 7/8"
(22 mm).

– A built-in swivel connector which

allows the drain hose to be routed in
any direction.

– A built in non-return valve on the dis-

charge side to prevent waste water
from flowing back into the dish­washer.

– A built-in odor trap on the discharge

side to prevent odors from entering
the kitchen.

Maximum drain height: 3 ft (1 m)

Maximum drain hose length: 12 ft
(3.5 m)

Do not shorten the drain hose.

Electrical wiring and components
should not come into contact with
any plumbing fixtures or hoses.

IMPORTANT:

The dishwasher should be con­nected directly to the drain line.

Drain connection:

D = 24 " (60 cm)

Connect the supplied drain hose to the
drain pipe of the kitchen sink either:

A - above the trap using the clamp

provided, or

B - to the dishwasher connector of the
garbage disposal.

When connecting the drain hose to
the garbage disposal, make sure to
remove the knockout from the con­nection nipple. (See disposal manu­facturers instructions for this proce­dure.)

A sample of a correct water and drain
installation of a dishwasher is shown.

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A hose that attaches to a sink spray
can burst if it is installed on the
same water line as the dishwasher.
If your sink has one, it is recom­mended that the hose be discon­nected and the hole plugged.

Plumbing

Venting the drainage system
Only if the dishwasher drain hose is

connected to a floor drain or to a
drain pipe that is below the level of
the lower baskets wheels, the drain

must be vented; otherwise the water in­side of the dishwasher may siphon out
during the course of a wash program.

Vent the drain:

Open the dishwasher door.

Cut off the vent cap located at the
right rear of the dishwasher, behind
the filters, as illustrated

Additional note.

Since all Miele dishwashers are
equipped with an odor trap and non-re­turn valve, the drain hose can be con­nected directly to the drain pipe as illus­trated.

If plumbing codes require an external
air gap on the discharge side of the
dishwasher, the following requirements
must be met:

– No part the drain hose should be

higher than 39" (1 mm).

– If installed horizontally, the drain

hose can be up to 12 ft. (3.5 m) long.
If the drain hose is angled upwards
in any way, it cannot be longer than
5 ft. (1.5 m).

– The drain connection should be

made as close as possible to the
dishwasher.

– The internal diameter (7/8" or 22 mm)

of the drain hose should not be re­duced at any point.

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Technical Data

Technical Data

Height 32 1/4" (82 cm) adjustable to

34 7/8" (88.6 cm)

Width 23 1/2" (59.8 cm)

Width of opening 23 5/8" (60 cm)

Depth 22 1/2" (57 cm) U and i models

Depth with door open 45 1/2" (116 cm) U and i models

Weight approx. 115 Ibs (52 kg)

Voltage 110/120 V AC

Rated load 12.5 A / 1500 W

Fuse rating 15 A

Water pressure 4.5 - 145 psi (0.3 - 10 bar)

Hot water connection 120°F (49°C ) (max 140°F (60°C))

Drain height 3 ft (1 m) maximum

Drain length 12 ft (3.5 m) maximum

Power cord length approx. 5 ft (1.5 m)

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