Miele G 6890, G6895 Operating instructions

Operating instructions
for dishwashers

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential
to read these instructions as well as the installation sheet before it is in­stalled and used for the first time.

en-GB M.-Nr. 10 773 510HG05-W

Contents

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

Overview.................................................................................................................. 5

Control panel........................................................................................................... 6

Display..................................................................................................................... 7

Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 8

Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 17

Energy saving washing.......................................................................................... 18

EcoFeedback consumption indicator.................................................................... 19

Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 20

Opening the door .................................................................................................. 20

Emergency door opener................................................................................... 21

Closing the door.................................................................................................... 21

Basic settings........................................................................................................ 22

Before using the appliance for the first time, you require: .................................... 24

Dishwasher salt ..................................................................................................... 24

Adding salt .......................................................................................................25

Add salt reminder ............................................................................................. 26

Rinse aid................................................................................................................ 27

Adding rinse aid ...............................................................................................27

Add rinse aid reminder ..................................................................................... 28

Loading the dishwasher...................................................................................... 29

Notes ..................................................................................................................... 29

FlexAssist .............................................................................................................. 31

Upper basket......................................................................................................... 31

Adjusting the upper basket .............................................................................. 34

Lower basket......................................................................................................... 35

Cutlery ................................................................................................................... 38

3D Cutlery tray + (depending on model) .......................................................... 38

Cutlery basket (depending on model) .............................................................. 40

Loading examples ................................................................................................. 41

Dishwashers with cutlery tray........................................................................... 41

Dishwashers with cutlery basket .....................................................................43

Operation.............................................................................................................. 45

Detergent............................................................................................................... 45

Adding detergent.............................................................................................. 47

Switching on.......................................................................................................... 48

Selecting a programme ......................................................................................... 48

Starting the programme ........................................................................................ 49

Time display .......................................................................................................... 49

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Contents

Energy management ............................................................................................. 50

At the end of the programme ................................................................................ 50

Switching off.......................................................................................................... 51

Unloading the dishwasher..................................................................................... 51

Interrupting a programme...................................................................................... 52

Changing a programme......................................................................................... 52

Programme options............................................................................................. 53

Options.................................................................................................................. 53

FlexiTimer .............................................................................................................. 54

Heat exchanger ..................................................................................................... 58

DetergentAgent ..................................................................................................... 59

Programme chart ................................................................................................60

Further programmes  ........................................................................................ 64

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 65

Cleaning the wash cabinet .................................................................................... 65

Cleaning the door and the door seal..................................................................... 65

Cleaning the control panel .................................................................................... 65

Cleaning the reflector panel .................................................................................. 65

Cleaning the door front ......................................................................................... 66

Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................... 67

Cleaning the filters................................................................................................. 67

Cleaning the spray arms........................................................................................ 69

Problem solving guide ........................................................................................70

Technical problems ............................................................................................... 70

Water inlet fault ..................................................................................................... 73

Water drainage fault .............................................................................................. 74

General problems.................................................................................................. 75

Noises.................................................................................................................... 77

Unsatisfactory washing result ............................................................................... 78

Maintenance ........................................................................................................81

Cleaning the water inlet filter................................................................................. 81

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve..................................................... 82

After sales service............................................................................................... 83

Contact in case of malfunction ............................................................................. 83

Warranty ................................................................................................................ 83

Note for test institutes ........................................................................................... 83

Optional accessories ..........................................................................................84

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Contents

Electrical connection ..........................................................................................86

Plumbing ..............................................................................................................87

The Miele waterproof anti-leak system ................................................................. 87

Connection to the water supply ............................................................................ 87

Drainage ................................................................................................................ 89

Technical data...................................................................................................... 90

Conformity declaration.......................................................................................... 91

Data sheet for household dishwashers ................................................................. 92

Settings menu...................................................................................................... 94

Open the Settings menu ....................................................................................... 94

Language  ........................................................................................................... 95

Time of day............................................................................................................ 95

Water hardness ..................................................................................................... 96

Rinse aid................................................................................................................ 97

Consumption (EcoFeedback)................................................................................ 97

EcoStart................................................................................................................. 98

Networking .......................................................................................................... 100

Miele@home ........................................................................................................ 100

Soak .................................................................................................................... 104

Pre-wash ............................................................................................................. 104

Brightness ........................................................................................................... 104

Volume................................................................................................................. 105

Memory ............................................................................................................... 105

Refill reminders.................................................................................................... 106

Check filters ........................................................................................................ 106

Automatic ............................................................................................................ 106

AutoOpen ............................................................................................................ 107

Knock2open ........................................................................................................ 107

Optimise standby ................................................................................................ 108

BrilliantLight......................................................................................................... 108

Heat exchanger ................................................................................................... 108

Software version.................................................................................................. 109

Showroom programme........................................................................................ 109

Factory default..................................................................................................... 109

To close the Settings menu ................................................................................. 109

4

Overview

Guide to the appliance

a

Upper spray arm (not visible)

b

Cutlery tray (depending on model)

c

Upper basket

d

Middle spray arm

e

Heat exchanger (depending on

model)

f

Lower spray arm

g

Filter combination

h

Data plate

i

Rinse aid reservoir

j

Dual compartment detergent dis­penser

k

Salt reservoir

l

In-operation indicator light

5

Guide to the appliance

Control panel

a

In-operation indicator light

b

Programmes

c

Option buttons with indicator lights

d

Arrow buttons

e

button (FlexiTimer) with indicator

light

This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models.
The specific dishwasher models are referred to as follows:
Standard = 80.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated)
and 84.5 cm high dishwashers (freestanding)
XXL = 84.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated).

f

OKbutton

g

Display

h

Programme selector button 

i

On/Off button 

6

Guide to the appliance

Display

General

The display is used to select or set the
following:

– the programme

– the FlexiTimer (Delay start)

– the Settings menu

The display can show the following:

– the stage the programme is at

– the estimated time left for the pro-

gramme to run

– the energy and water consumption

(EcoFeedback)

– 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 alter the
dishwasher's electronics to suit differ­ent requirements. You access the Set­tings menu by pressing a specific but­ton combination (see “Settings menu”).

The arrows in the display indicate fur­ther options. You can use the  arrow
buttons next to the display, as appropri­ate, to select these further 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
tick  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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Warning and Safety instructions

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 sheet and the operating instructions
carefully before it is installed and used for the first time. They con­tain important information on its installation, safety, use and main­tenance.

Keep the installation sheet 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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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct application

 This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and

similar working and residential environments.

 The dishwasher is not intended for outdoor use.
 It must only be used as a domestic appliance as specified in these

operating instructions, for cleaning domestic crockery and cutlery.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.

 The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli-

ance unless they are constantly supervised.

 Children 8 years and older may only use the dishwasher unsuper-

vised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise
and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance

unsupervised.

 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the dishwasher and do

not let them play with it. There is a danger that children playing might
shut 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. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be

kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.

 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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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause

considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and re­pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.

 A damaged dishwasher is dangerous. Check it for any recognis-

able damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance.

 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re­quirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the electrical installa­tion tested by a qualified electrician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

 Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be as-

sured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

 The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply

via a suitable switched socket using a suitable fused plug (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 electricity supply at any time.

 There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher.

Danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher were to be
pushed up against a plug.

 The dishwasher must not be installed under a hob. The high radi-

ant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a hob 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.

 To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the

connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and fre­quency) match the mains electricity supply before connecting the
dishwasher to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains 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 mech-

anism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger
whilst 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 mains electricity supply by a

multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (fire hazard).

 The appliance must not be used in a non-stationary 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
control unit 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 plastic housing of the water connection contains an electrical

component. It must not be dipped in water.

 There are electrical wires in the water inlet hose. Do not shorten

the water inlet hose, even if it is too long.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 The integrated Waterproof system offers protection from water

damage, provided the following conditions are met:

– The dishwasher is correctly installed and plumbed in.

– The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced

where it can be seen that this is necessary.

– the stopcock is turned off during longer absences from the home

(e.g. whilst on holiday).

The Waterproof system will work even if the appliance is switched
off. However, the appliance must remain connected to the electricity
supply.

 The water pressure (flow pressure at the take-off point) must be

between 50 and 1000kPa (0.5 and 10bar).

 If the dishwasher gets damaged, switch it off at the mains imme-

diately and call your Miele Dealer or the Miele Service Department.

 While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-

dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.

 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-

ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.

 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance

must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply (switch 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). For safety reas­ons this work must be carried out by a Miele authorised service
technician only.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 This dishwasher is supplied with a special lamp to cope with par-

ticular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance,
abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp must only be
used for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for room
lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised
person or the Miele Service Department.

Correct installation

 The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance

with the installation sheet supplied.

 Take care, both before and during installation of the dish-

washer, not to cut yourself on the metal parts. Danger of in­jury. Wear protective gloves.

 The dishwasher must be correctly aligned to ensure problem-free

operation.

 In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwashers

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

 If you want to convert your freestanding dishwasher to a built-un-

der (“U”) model, you will need to order the appropriate conversion
kit. If you remove the existing plinth, you must replace it with a U­model plinth. This is necessary to avoid the risk of injury caused by
protruding metal parts.

 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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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

 Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion.
 Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher deter-

gents 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.

 You could injure yourself on the open dishwasher door or trip over

it. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.

 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 the programme. 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 washing-up 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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Warning and 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 etc. 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

 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with

this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu­facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liab­ility.

Disposal of your old dishwasher

 Make the door lock inoperative so that children cannot accident-

ally shut themselves in. Make appropriate arrangements for the dis­posal of the appliance.

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mater­ial

The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur­ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.

Disposing of your old appli­ance

Electrical and electronic appliances of­ten contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials, com­pounds and components, which were
essential for their correct function and
safety. These could be hazardous to hu­man health and to the environment if
disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local com­munity waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic ap­pliances, or contact your dealer or
Miele for advice. You are also respons­ible (by law, depending on country) for
deleting any personal data that may be
stored on the appliance being disposed
of. Please ensure that your old appli­ance poses no risk to children while be­ing stored prior to disposal.

17

Caring for the environment

Energy saving washing

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

– For most economical dishwashing,

make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.

– Choose the programme to suit the

type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling.

– Select the ECO programme (depend-

ing on model) for energy-saving dish­washing. This programme is the most
efficient in terms of its combined en­ergy and water consumption at clean­ing normally soiled crockery.

– If your dishwasher is connected to a

hot water supply select the SolarSave
programme for washing a lightly to
normally soiled load. Because the
water is not heated in this pro­gramme, crockery may still be slightly
damper at the end of this programme
than it would be with other pro­grammes.

– 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.

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Caring for the environment

EcoFeedback consumption in­dicator

The Consumption function is used for
calling up information about the energy
and water consumption of your dish­washer (see “Settings menu, Consump­tion”).

Three different types of information can
be displayed:

– an estimate of the consumption be-

fore the programme begins

– the actual consumption at the end of

the programme

– the total consumption of the dish-

washer

1. Consumption estimate:

After a programme has been selected,
first the name of the programme and
after a few seconds the estimated en­ergy and water consumption will appear
in the display.

2. Actual consumption

At the end of the programme you can
call up the actual amount of energy and
water used by the programme which
has just been run.

 Open the door at the end of the pro-

gramme.

 Press OK when the Consumption (OK)

message appears in the display.

Switching the dishwasher off at the
end of the programme will delete the
actual consumption values for the
programme which has just been run.

3. “Consumption” setting

The Consumption setting gives a total of
the energy and water which has been
used in all previous dishwasher pro­grammes (see “Settings menu, Con­sumption”).

The estimated consumption levels will
be displayed as a bar chart. The more
bars () in the display, the more en­ergy or water will be used.

The values are influenced by the pro­gramme selected and any programme
options selected.

The display will change automatically to
show the time remaining.

The consumption indicator is switched
on as standard. However, you can also
switch the indicator off (see “Settings
menu, Consumption”).

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Before using for the first time

Opening the door

This dishwasher has a motorised door
opener which is activated by knocking
on the door front (“Knock2open func­tion”).

 Knock twice in quick succession on

the top third of the door front

The door will open a little.
 There are two dark grips inside the

door at the top.
Take hold of them and pull to release
the door lock.

 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.

At the end of programmes with a drying
phase (see “Programme chart”), 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”).

The door locking pins will retract.

If the door is opened during operation
all functions are automatically interrup­ted.

The number of knocks required for
opening the door can be changed if
wished (see “Settings, Knock2open”).

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Emergency door opener

If the door will not open when knocked
or if there is a power cut the door can
be opened manually with the
Knock2open device supplied with the
dishwasher.

 Push the device into the gap between

the dishwasher front and the neigh­bouring unit door about 15 cm below
the worktop.

 Turn the device clockwise , until it

grips behind the dishwasher front.

Before using for the first time

 Then use it to pull the door open.

Closing the door

 Push the baskets right in.
 Raise the door upwards until the

catch engages.

The door will then close automatically.

 Danger of injury.

Do not put your hand inside the door
as it is closing.

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Before using for the first time

Basic settings

 Open the door.
 Switch the dishwasher on with the 

button.

The welcome screen will appear when
the dishwasher is switched on for the
first time.

Language

The display will then change automatic­ally to the screen for setting the lan­guage.

 Use the arrows to select the lan-

guage you want and also the country,
if appropriate, and confirm your se­lection with OK.

See “Guide to the appliance, Display”
for more information about the display
and controls.

A tick 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” pro­gramme option.

 Use the arrows to set the hour

and confirm with OK.

 Then set the minutes and confirm

with OK.

Keeping the arrow buttons
pressed in, will increase and decrease
the time automatically.

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Before using for the first time

Water hardness

The display will change 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 1.8 and 2.7 mmol/l (10 ­15 °d - German scale) always pro­gramme the dishwasher to the higher
value (2.7 mmol/l or 15 °d in this ex­ample).

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

Enter the water hardness below:

____________mmol/l or °d

The dishwasher is programmed at the
factory for a water hardness level of 2.7
mmol/l (15 °d - German scale).

Finally, prompts will appear in the dis­play.

After confirming these prompts with
OK, the messages  Add salt and 

Add 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 programme selected will appear
briefly in the display and the appropri­ate indicator light will come on.
Then, if applicable, the estimated en­ergy and water consumption for the
programme selected will appear for a
few seconds.
Finally, the display will show the estim­ated programme duration for the pro­gramme selected.

 Use the arrows to select your

water hardness level 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. 1 kg 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 crock­ery and in the dishwasher.
Mains water with a hardness level
higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d - German
scale) needs to be softened. This takes
place automatically in the integrated
water softener. The water softener in
the dishwasher is suitable for a water
hardness level of up to 12.6 mmol/l (70
°d - German scale).

If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than 0.9 mmol/l
(5 °d - German scale) you do not
have to add dishwasher salt. The
prompt to add salt will be switched off
automatically if the water softener has
been programmed for this to happen.

 Dishwasher detergent will dam-

age the water softener.
Do not fill the salt reservoir with

powder or liquid detergent.

 Only use special coarse grained

dishwasher salt for reactivation.
Other salts may contain insoluble ad-

ditives which can impair the func­tioning of the water softener.

The water softener requires dishwasher
salt.
Depending on the water hardness level
(< 3.8 mmol/l, or 21 °d - German scale),
dishwasher salt is not required if com­bination tablets are being used (see
“Operation, Detergent”).

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Adding salt  When filling the salt reservoir only

open the door halfway to ensure

that all the salt gets into the reservoir.

 Press the button on the top of the salt

reservoir in the direction of the arrow.

The flap will spring open.

Do not fill the reservoir with water.

 Add salt only until the reservoir is full

or until water runs out of the opening.
The salt reservoir holds approx. 1 kg
of salt, depending on the brand used.

Do not add any more than 1 kg of
salt.

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

 Lift up the funnel.

 Clean any excess salt from around

the reservoir opening, and then close
the flap.

 Immediately after filling the salt reser-

voir, run the QuickPowerWash pro-
gramme with the Short option and
without any crockery in the dish­washer to dissolve and remove any
traces of salt from the cabinet.

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Before using for the first time

Add salt reminder

 When  Add salt appears in the dis-

play wait until the end of the pro­gramme and then refill the salt reser­voir.

 Confirm with OK.

The refill reminder will go out.

 Risk of corrosion.

Immediately after filling the salt
reservoir, run the QuickPowerWash
programme with the Short option
and without any crockery in the dish­washer to remove any traces of salt
from the cabinet.

After the salt reservoir has been filled,
the refill reminder 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.

The refill reminder will be switched off if
you have programmed the dishwasher
for a water hardness below 0.9mmol/l
(5°d - German scale).

If you only ever use combination
products containing salt and rinse aid
in your dishwasher, you can switch the
reminders off if you wish (see “Set­tings menu, Refill reminders”).

If you switch to using detergent that
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it
is important to remember to add salt
and rinse aid and to switch the re­minders back on.

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Before using for the first time

Rinse aid

Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water
does not cling and leave marks on
crockery during the drying phase and
helps crockery dry faster after it has
been washed.
Rinse aid is poured into the storage
reservoir and the amount set is dis­pensed automatically.

 Inadvertently filling the rinse aid

reservoir with washing-up liquid or
powder or liquid detergent will dam­age the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid
formulated for domestic dishwashers
into the reservoir.

Alternatively, it is possible to use

– Household vinegar with a max. 5%

acid content

or

– Liquid citric acid up to 10% acid con-

tent

If you only ever use combination
products containing rinse aid in your
dishwasher, you do not need to add
rinse aid.

Adding rinse aid

 Press the button on the lid of the

rinse aid reservoir in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.

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

 Do not use vinegar with a higher

acid content (e.g. vinegar essence
25% acid).

This would damage the dishwasher.

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Before using for the first time

 Add rinse aid only until it is visible in

the opening.

The rinse aid reservoir holds ap­prox.110ml.

 Close the flap firmly so that it clicks

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

Add rinse aid reminder

When the  Add rinse aid message ap­pears, the reservoir contains sufficient
rinse aid for 2 - 3 programmes only.

 Add rinse aid in plenty of time.
 Confirm with OK.

The refill reminder will go out.

If you only ever use combination
products containing salt and rinse aid
in your dishwasher, you can switch
both reminders off if you wish (see
“Settings menu, Refill reminders”).

If you switch to using detergent that
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it
is important to remember to add salt
and rinse aid and to switch the re­minders back on.

 Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This

prevents over-foaming occurring dur­ing the next programme.

You can adjust the rinse aid dosage
for best results (see “Settings menu,
Rinse aid”).

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Notes

Remove coarse food residues from
crockery.

There is no need to rinse items under
running water.

 Do not wash items soiled with

ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease or
paint in the dishwasher. These will
damage to the dishwasher.

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

– Do not place crockery and cutlery in-

side other pieces where they may be
concealed.

– Load the crockery so that water can

access all surfaces. This ensures that
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 foodstuffs may contain natural
dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or
ketchup. Plastic items in the dish­washer may discolour if large quant­ities of these foodstuffs find their
way into the dishwasher on the
crockery. The stability of plastic
items is not affected by this discol­ouration.
Cleaning silver cutlery in the dish­washer may also cause plastic items
to discolour.

– 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 centre of the basket to
ensure better water coverage.

– Wide based items should be placed

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

– The spray arms must not be blocked

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

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Items not suitable for dishwashers:

– Wooden cutlery and crockery or

items with wooden parts: these may
discolour and fade. The glue used in
these items is not dishwasher-proof
and wooden handles may come
loose after being washed in a dish­washer.

– Craft items, antiques, valuable vases

and decorative glassware: such items
are not suitable for dishwashers.

– Plastic items which are not heat res-

istant: the high temperatures in the
dishwasher may cause them to melt
or lose shape.

– Copper, brass, tin and aluminium

items: these may discolour or be­come matt.

– Colours painted over a glaze: these

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 programme, where
water has not run off smoothly. It may
need to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth.

 Aluminium components (e.g.

cooker hood grease filters) must not
be cleaned with caustic alkaline
commercial or industrial cleaning
agents.

These may damage the material, or
in extreme cases, there is a risk of a
severe explosive chemical reaction
(such as an explosive oxyhydrogen
gas reaction).

Tip: When purchasing new crockery
and cutlery, make sure they are dish­washer-proof.

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 programme chart), or a
special glass-care programme 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 discolour.
These include egg yolk, onions, mayon­naise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish brine
and marinades.

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FlexAssist

The yellow coded FlexAssist parts in­dicate which elements of the dish­washer baskets and cutlery tray are
moveable. They also act as grips and
have symbols embossed on them to
show what the moveable parts are used
for.

Upper basket

See “Loading the dishwasher, Loading
examples” for examples of how to
load crockery and cutlery.

 For safety reasons, do not oper-

ate the dishwasher without the upper
and lower baskets in place (except
when running the Tall items pro­gramme, if available).

 Use the upper basket for small, light-

weight and delicate items such as
cups, saucers, glasses, dessert
bowls, etc.
Shallow pans or casserole dishes can
also be placed in the upper basket.

Cup rack

 Raise the rack upwards using the yel-

low lever  to make room for tall
items.

Glasses can be arranged along the cup
rack for support during the programme.

 Lower the cup rack and lean the

glasses against it.

 Long items such as soup ladles, mix-

ing spoons and long knives should be
placed lying down across the front of
the upper basket.

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Hinged spikes

The rows of spikes can be lowered to
make more room for larger items such
as casserole dishes.

 Press the yellow lever downwards 

and then lower the spikes .

Jumbo cup rack (depending on model)

The cup rack can be set at two different
widths so that it can also accommodate
large cups.

 Pull the cup rack upwards and click it

back into position at the required
width.

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Glass rail

This rail is designed to hold tall glasses
and stemware securely.

 Lower the rail with the yellow lever 

and lean tall glasses against it.

 You can also move one of the side in-

serts in the cutlery tray to make more
room for tall glasses (see “Cutlery, 3D
cutlery tray”).

Adjusting the height

You can set the glass rail at two differ­ent heights.

 Pull the rail upwards and click it back

into position at the required height.

Use the low setting for small glasses
and tumblers.

Use the high setting for tall glasses and
stemware.

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Adjusting the upper basket

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

The upper basket can also be set at an
angle with one side high and the other
side low. This can be useful to help pre­vent water being left in deep dishes etc.
Ensure, however, that the basket can
be inserted smoothly into the cabinet. It
is better to adjust the basket before
loading it.

 Pull out the upper basket.

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

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

(see data plate for model number)

Upper

basket

level

Top 20 24 31 (35*)

Middle 22 26 29

Bottom 24 28 27

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

(see data plate for model number)

Upper

basket

level

Plate  in cm

Upper basket Lower

Stand-

ard

Upper basket Lower

Stand-

ard

XXL

Plate  in cm

XXL

basket

basket

To raise the upper basket:

 Lift the basket up until it clicks into

place.

To lower the upper basket:

 Pull upwards on the levers at either

side of the upper basket.

 Adjust the basket to the desired

height and then push the levers se­curely back down into position.

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Top 15 19 31 (35*)

Middle 17 21 29

Bottom 19 23 27

* When tilted, plates of up to 35 cm can be
accommodated (see "Lower basket).

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Lower basket

See “Loading the dishwasher, Loading
examples” for examples of how to
load crockery and cutlery.

 Use the lower basket for larger and

heavier items such as plates, serving
platters, saucepans, serving dishes,
etc.
Glasses, cups and small items such
as saucers can also be placed in the
lower basket.

Removable MultiComfort insert

The rear section of the lower basket is
used for washing cups, glasses, plates
and pots.

You can remove the MultiComfort insert
to make more room for larger items
such as pans and casserole dishes.

To remove the insert

 Pull the yellow handle forwards and

remove the insert.

To replace the insert

 Place very large plates in the centre

of the lower basket.

When tilted, plates up to 35cm in dia­meter can be accommodated.

 Fit the insert into the lower basket

with the hooks going under the long
cross-piece .

 Press down on the insert until it clicks

into position .

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FlexCare glass holder

Silicone padding in the FlexCare glass
holder provides a stable and secure
hold for delicate stemware.

 Stemware, e.g. wine glasses, cham-

pagne flutes and beer glasses, can
be leaned against the glass rack or
suspended from it.

 The glass rack can be raised to make

more room for tall items.

You can set the glass rack at two differ­ent heights.

Glass rail

This rail is designed to hold tall glasses
and stemware securely.

 Lower the rail and lean tall glasses

against it.

 Slide the glass rack to the desired

height until the catches click into
place at the top or rest on the bot­tom.

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Hinged spikes

The spikes at the front are used for
washing plates, soup bowls, platters,
dessert bowls, and saucers.

Both rows of spikes can be lowered to
make more room for large items, e.g.
pots, pans and serving dishes.

 Press the yellow lever downwards ,

and then lower the spikes .

Bottle holder

The bottle holder can be used to wash
narrow items, e.g. milk and baby
bottles.

 If the bottle holder is not needed, lift

it up  and fold the sides down ,
as illustrated.

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Cutlery

3D Cutlery tray + (depending on

model)

See “Loading the dishwasher, Loading
examples” for examples of how to
load crockery and cutlery.

 Arrange the cutlery in the tray as

shown.

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

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

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

The side sections of the tray can be
moved into the middle using the yellow
grips in order to accommodate tall
items of crockery in the upper basket
(see also “Upper basket, glass rail”).

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

For optimum cleaning results arrange
spoons with the inner part facing the
centre of the cutlery tray.

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You can use the yellow slide to adjust
the height of the middle section of the
cutlery tray to make more room for large
items of cutlery, such as serving
spoons and ladles.

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Both rows of spikes in the middle sec­tion of the cutlery tray can be flipped
over to make room for larger pieces of
cutlery.

 Raise the spikes  and then flip them

over .

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Cutlery basket (depending on model)

The cutlery basket can be placed any­where on the front rows of spikes in the
lower basket.

 To avoid the risk of injury, knives and

forks should be placed with the
handles upwards in the basket. How­ever, cutlery placed handle down in
the basket will come out cleaner and
drier.

 Fit it onto the cutlery basket if re-

quired.

 Place small items of cutlery in the in-

dividual slots on three sides of the
cutlery basket.

Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket

Use the insert supplied for heavily
soiled items of cutlery. The insert separ­ates the items so that they can be more
easily accessed by water.

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 Insert cutlery with the handles facing

downwards.

 Arrange them evenly along the insert.

Loading examples

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper basket

Lower basket

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Cutlery tray

Heavily soiled items

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Dishwashers with cutlery basket

Upper basket

Lower basket

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Heavily soiled items

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Operation

Detergent

 Only use detergents formulated

for domestic dishwashers. Do not
use washing-up liquid.

Active ingredients

Modern detergents contain various act­ive ingredients, the most important of
which are:

– Complexing agents to prevent calci-

fication.

– Alkalis to aid removal of dried on soil-

ing.

– Enzymes to break down starch and

loosen protein.

– Oxygen based bleaching agents to

remove coloured stains (e.g. tea, cof­fee, tomato sauce).

Most dishwasher detergents are mildly
alkaline and contain enzymes and oxy­gen based bleaching agents.

You can also buy combination products
(see “Programme options, DetergentA­gent”, if applicable).
In addition to detergent, these products
contain rinse aid and salt substitutes.
They are available as “3 in 1” or when
they also contain other components
such as glass and stainless steel pro­tective additives and enhanced cleaning
power, as “5 in 1”, “7 in 1”, “All in 1”
etc.
Refer to the manufacturer's packaging
as to whether combination products are
suitable for the water hardness level in
your area.
Please note that the cleaning and dry­ing results of combination detergents
can vary greatly.

For optimum cleaning and drying res­ults, use Miele dishwasher detergent
and add Miele salt and Miele rinse aid
separately. See “Optional accessor­ies”.

Types of detergent:

– Powder and liquid gel detergents.

These detergents allow you to adjust
the amount dispensed according to
the size of the load and level of soil­ing.

– Tab detergents. These are suitable for

most levels of soiling.

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Operation

Detergent dosage

 Follow the dosage recommended by

the manufacturer on the packaging.

 Unless directed otherwise, use one

detergent tab or add 20 to 30 ml de­tergent to compartment II, depending
on the level of soiling. With very
heavy soiling you can also add a
small amount of detergent to com­partment l.

 Tabs may not dissolve completely

when the QuickPowerWash pro­gramme (if available) is used.

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

 Dishwasher detergents can

cause burning in the nose, mouth
and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing.

Avoid inhalation of powder deter­gents and do not ingest dishwasher
detergent. Seek medical attention
immediately if detergent has been
swallowed or inhaled.
Keep detergent out of the reach of
children at all times. Keep children
away from the dishwasher when the
door is open. There could still be de­tergent residues in the cabinet. Only
add detergent just before starting the
programme and close the door, ac­tivating the safety lock (if your dish­washer is fitted with one).

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Adding detergent

 Press the opening catch on the deter-

gent dispenser. The flap will spring
open.

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

Operation

 Add the required amount of detergent

and close the flap.

 Make sure that the detergent pack-

aging is properly closed after use to
avoid it getting damp and clumping
together.

For information

Compartment I holds max. 10 ml,
Compartment II holds max. 50 ml of de­tergent.

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

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Operation

Switching on

 Open the stopcock, if it is closed.
 Open the door.
 Make sure the spray arms can rotate

freely.

 Press the  button for at least 2

seconds.

The programme selected will appear
briefly in the display and the appropri­ate indicator light will come on.
Then, if applicable, the estimated en­ergy and water consumption for the
programme selected will appear for a
few seconds.
Finally, the display will show the estim­ated programme duration for the pro­gramme selected.

Switch the Memory function on (see
“Settings menu, Memory”) if you want
the last programme selected to remain
selected instead of the ECO pro­gramme.

Selecting a programme

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

The different programmes and their
uses are described in the Programme
chart later on in this booklet.

 Use the programme selector button

 to select the programme required.

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

Further programmes are selected via
the Further  option.

 Use the programme selector button

 to select the Further  option.

The first of the further programmes will
appear in the display.

 Use the  arrow buttons to select

the programme required.

During the course of the programme
you can use OK to display the name of
the programme which is currently run­ning.

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You can now select programme options
(see “Programme options”).

If any programme options are selected,
the appropriate indicator lights will also
light up.

Operation

Starting the programme

 Start the programme by closing the

door.

The programme will begin.

The in-operation indicator comes on to
show that a programme has been star­ted.

A programme should only be can­celled in the first few minutes, if at
all. Otherwise important programme
stages could be omitted.

Time display

The estimated duration of the pro­gramme selected appears in hours and
minutes in the display before the pro­gramme begins. If the door is opened
during the programme, the time left until
the end of the programme is displayed.

Symbols appear to indicate which stage
the programme is at:

 Pre-wash / Soak
 Main wash
 Interim rinse
 Final rinse
 Drying
 Finish

The programme duration displayed may
vary with the same programme. It is in­fluenced by, among other things, the
water temperature at each intake, the
reactivation process, the water soften­ing unit, the type of detergent, the
amount of crockery and how dirty it is.

When a programme is selected for the
first time, the display will show the aver­age programme duration for a cold wa­ter intake.

The durations shown in the Programme
chart refer to standard test loads and
temperatures.

Each time a programme is run, the elec­tronic unit calculates the programme
duration required according to the tem­perature of the water taken into the
dishwasher and the amount of crockery.

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Operation

Energy management

To save energy, the dishwasher will
switch off automatically 10 minutes
after the last time a button has been
pressed or 10 minutes after the end of
the programme (see “Settings menu,
Optimise standby”).

 Press the  button to switch the

dishwasher back on.

The dishwasher will not switch off
whilst a programme or the FlexiTimer
is running or if there is a fault.

At the end of the programme

At the end of a programme, the In-oper­ation indicator light will be visible flash­ing slowly with the door shut. The
buzzer might also be sounding.

The In-operation indicator light will go
out 10 minutes after the end of the pro­gramme if the door is closed.

The programme has finished when the
door has opened slightly (if applicable)
and Finished appears in the display.

You can now empty the dishwasher.

 If you have deactivated the auto-

matic door opening function (see
“Settings menu, AutoOpen”), but
would still like to open the door at
the end of the programme, then
make sure that you open the door
fully.

Otherwise steam from the dish­washer could damage the edge of
the worktop because the fan is no
longer running.

In the QuickPowerWash programme the
door will not open until a few minutes
after the programme has finished.

If the Consumption programmable func­tion is switched on, you can now call up
the actual energy and water consump­tion of the programme which has just
finished (see “Caring for the environ­ment, EcoFeedback consumption indic­ator”).

The drying fan may continue to run for
a few minutes at the end of the pro­gramme.

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Operation

Switching off

At the end of a programme:

 Open the door.
 The dishwasher can be switched off

at any time using the  button.

Switching the dishwasher off during a
programme stops the programme.

Switching the dishwasher off during the
run-up to a delay start time (FlexiTimer)
will also stop the process.

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

Unloading the dishwasher

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

If you open the door fully after switching
off, the dishes will cool much faster.

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

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Operation

Interrupting a programme

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

 Water in the dishwasher may be

hot. Danger of scalding.
Only open the door if absolutely ne-

cessary and exercise extreme cau­tion when doing so. Before closing
the door again, leave it ajar for ap­prox. 20 seconds. This will enable
the temperature in the wash cabinet
to settle. Then raise the door up and
push until the catch engages.

Changing a programme

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

If a programme has already started and
you wish to change it, proceed as fol­lows:

 Open the door.
 Switch the dishwasher off with the 

button.

 Switch the dishwasher on again with

the  button.

 Select the programme you want, and

then start it by shutting the door.

The in-operation indicator comes on to
show that a programme has been star­ted.

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Programme options

Options

You can select and deselect the options
before starting the programme using
the appropriate buttons and the display.

 Open the door.
 Switch the dishwasher on with the 

button.

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

 Select a programme.
 Press the button for the option you

want.

The indicator light will come on for the
relevant button if the option is available
for the programme selected.

If the option is not compatible with the
programme selected, a message to this
effect will appear in the display.

 In this instance, confirm the message

with OK.

 Start the programme by closing the

door.

The option selected will remain active
for that particular programme until the
setting is changed.

Short

The Short option reduces the duration
of programmes in which this option is
available by up to 30% (see “Pro­gramme chart”).

When used in combination with the

QuickPowerWash programme, the
Short option results in a wash pro-

gramme without drying or automatic
opening of the door (if available).

Energy save

The Energy save option reduces the en­ergy consumption of programmes in
which this option is available by up to
20%.

In order to achieve optimum cleaning
results the programme duration is ex­tended with this option.

Intensive lower basket

The Intensive lower basket option in­tensifies cleaning performance in the
lower basket in programmes in which
this option is available.

Energy and water consumption are in­creased slightly due to the extended
wash duration in the lower basket.

Extra dry

The Extra dry option improves the dry­ing performance in programmes in
which this option is available.

Energy consumption is increased due
to an extended fan running time and an
increased final rinse temperature.

In order to achieve optimum cleaning
results energy consumption may in­crease slightly with this option.

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Programme options

FlexiTimer

The FlexiTimer  gives you three ways
of starting the programme by means of
delaying the start. You can set the start
time or the finish time of a programme.
You also have the option of taking ad­vantage of time variable economy rates
of electricity using the EcoStart or

SmartStart function.

When using the FlexiTimer, make
sure that the detergent compartment
is dry before adding detergent. Wipe
dry with a cloth if necessary. If the
compartment is wet, powder deter­gent can become lumpy and stick to
the dispenser, with the result that it is
not fully dispensed.
Do not use liquid detergent as it can
run into the dishwasher before it is
required.

 Open the door.
 Switch on the dishwasher with the 

button.

 Select the programme you want.
 Press the  button.

The  indicator will light up.
You can use the  arrow buttons to

select the Start at, Finish at, EcoStart or

SmartStart and Back  functions.

 Confirm selection of the function you

want with OK.

The set time will appear and the hour
number block will be highlighted.

You can now enter the time you want
using the  arrow buttons and con­firm with OK.

If, while you are setting the time, you do
not press any buttons for several
seconds, the display will revert to the
previous menu. You will then have to
enter your settings again.

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Programme options

Start at

With the Start at function, you set the
exact time you want the programme to
start at.

 Use the arrows to set the hour

and confirm with OK.

The hours will be saved and the minute
number block will be highlighted.

 Use the  arrow buttons to set the

minutes and confirm with OK.

The saved start time for the programme
selected will appear in the display.
The Start indicator light will come
on.

 Close the door.

When the set time is reached, the pro­gramme selected will begin automatic­ally.

Finish at

With the Finish at function, you set the
latest time at which you wish the pro­gramme to end.

 Use the arrows to set the hour

and confirm with OK.

The hours will be saved and the minute
number block will be highlighted.

 Use the  arrow buttons to set the

minutes and confirm with OK.

The estimated start time for the pro­gramme selected will appear in the dis­play.
The Start indicator light will come
on.

 Close the door.

A message will appear in the display if
the programme cannot be completed
by the set finish time because it has too
long a running time.

The programme will start automatically
when the estimated start time is
reached.

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Programme options

EcoStart

The EcoStart function allows you to take
advantage of time variable economy
rates of electricity. Before you can use
this option you must set up to three
electricity tariff time zones (see “Set­tings, EcoStart”).
You then set the latest time at which the
programme selected should end.
The dishwasher will start automatically
in the cheapest tariff zone within the
time set.

 Use the arrows to set the hour

and confirm with OK.

The hours will be saved and the minute
number block will be highlighted.

 Use the  arrow buttons to set the

minutes and confirm with OK.

The estimated start time for the pro­gramme selected will appear in the dis­play.
The Start indicator light will come
on.

SmartStart

The SmartStartfunction is used for start­ing your dishwasher automatically at a
time when your energy costs are most
economical.

If the SmartStart option has been activ­ated in the Settings  menu, SmartStart
will appear in the “FlexiTimer” menu in­stead of EcoStart (see “Settings,
Miele@home, SmartStart”).

If your energy provider offers this ser­vice, they will send a signal to your
dishwasher when energy costs are at
their most economical.
This signal will start the dishwasher.

You can set a time, by which the pro­gramme has to have finished by. The
dishwasher will then calculate the latest
possible start time for the programme
selected and will wait until this start
time for the signal from the energy pro­vider.

 Close the door.

The selected programme will start auto­matically during the most cost effective
time zone. It will finish at the latest by
the set finish time.

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Programme options

Set the time, by which the selected pro­gramme has to be finished by.

 Use the arrows to set the hour

and confirm with OK.

The hours will be saved and the minute
number block will be highlighted.

 Use the  arrow buttons to set the

minutes and confirm with OK.

The Wait for SmartStart message will ap­pear in the display.
The indicator will light up.

 Close the door.

The selected programme will start auto­matically, as soon as the energy pro­vider has sent the signal, or the latest
calculated start time has been reached.

Changing or deleting set times

You can change the set times or the
programme before the start time in the
display is reached.

 Open the door.
 Press the  button.
 Use the arrow buttons  to select

the setting you want to change and
confirm with OK.

 Use the arrow buttons  to select

the Change or Delete function and
confirm with OK.

After confirming the Change function
you can change the set time.

After confirming the Delete function, the
programme duration will appear in the
display for the selected programme.
The  indicator light will go out and the
indicator light for the selected pro­gramme will come on.

 Start the programme by closing the

door.

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Programme options

Heat exchanger

This dishwasher is equipped with a heat
exchanger, in which fresh water for the
programme is pre-heated, in order to
save energy. The heat exchanger is re­filled with fresh water towards the end
of each phase that uses fresh water and
is held there ready for the next part of
the programme.

If you do not wish to use this function it
can be switched off (see “Settings, Heat
exchanger”).

If water in the heat exchanger is not
used for several weeks, it will be auto­matically drained and pumped away for
hygiene reasons. This process takes a
few minutes and will also be carried out
if the dishwasher is switched off or the
door is open.
The display will remain dark. The mes­sage Empty accumulat. will appear in the
display when the button is pressed.
No other functions are available during
this process.
Automatic drainage cannot be interrup­ted.

The heat exchanger should only be
used in conjunction with a cold-fill
dishwasher.

This function should be switched off
if your dishwasher is connected to a
hot water supply.

The heat exchanger can be manually
drained for transporting the appliance,
e.g. before moving house (see“Settings,
Heat exchanger”).

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DetergentAgent

For optimum cleaning results, the dish­washer automatically adjusts the pro­gramme sequence to the type of deter­gent being used. Depending on the pro­gramme, this can mean that the running
time and energy consumption vary
slightly.

If you only ever use combination
products containing salt and rinse aid in
your dishwasher, you can switch the re­minders off if you wish (see “Settings
menu, Refill reminders”). The Detergent­Agent function will not be affected by
this.

Please make sure that if you start us­ing dishwasher salt and rinse aid
again, you switch the reminders back
on.

Programme options

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Programme chart

Programme Programme sequence

Pre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying

°C °C

1)

ECO

Automatic Variable programme sequence,

sensor-controlled adjustment according to the amount of crockery and

If required 45-65 If required 57-70 X

Intensive
75°C

QuickPower
Wash

Gentle X 45 X 58 X

Normal 55 °C X 55 X 58 X

Hygiene 69 2X 70 X

ExtraQuiet 46 X 60 X

SolarSave 2X X X X X

Tall
items65°C

Maintenance
programme

2X 75 X 58 X

X 65 X 58 X

54 X 44 X

level of food deposits

65 X 65 X

75 2X 70 X

1)

This programme is the most efficient in terms of its combined energy and water con­sumption for cleaning normally soiled crockery.

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Programme chart

Consumption

2)

Duration

2)

Energy Water

Cold water Hot water Litres Cold water Hot water

15 °C 55 °C 15 °C 55 °C

kWh kWh h:min h:min

0.67 0.49 9.9 3:42 3:20

0.75 3) -1.05

4)

0.50 3) -0.65

4)

6.5 3) -15.0

4)

1:54-3:10 1:37-2:47

1.30 0.90 14.5 3:17 2:54

1.30 0.80 11.5 0:58 0:58

0.90 0.45 13.5 2:22 1:56

1.00 0.55 13.5 2:30 2:08

1.50 1.15 13.0 2:41 2:27

1.00 0.70 9.5 4:20 4:11

0.06 27.0 2:30

1.10 0.55 14.0 1:54 1:42

2.10 1.30 21.5 2:36 2:11

2)

Values quoted are in accordance with EN 50242. In practice there may be variations to
these figures due to variable conditions and data recorded by the sensors. Durations
shown will reflect your household conditions.
Selecting programme options will also affect consumption levels and programme dura­tions (see “Programme options”).

3)

Part load with light soiling

4)

Full load with heavy soiling

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Programme chart

Mixed crockery

Pots, pans, everyday crockery

and cutlery

Normal, lightly dried-on

food residues

Burnt-on, stubborn, dried-

on food deposits containing

starch or protein 1)

Water and

energy saving programme

Short programme

Programme for everyday use

Short programme

Maximum cleaning power

Short programme

1)

Food such as potatoes, pasta, rice or stews can leave starchy deposits. Deposits containing protein

can be left by food such as meat, fish or eggs and bakes.

Crockery Food deposits Programme

features

Mixed,

everyday crockery

Heat-sensitive glasses

and plastic

All normal food deposits

Fresh, easily removed

food deposits

Variable, sensor-controlled

programme

Short programme

Programme duration

less than 1 hour

3)

Gentle programme with

glass care

Short programme

No crockery

Residual salt after refilling the

salt container

Flushes out salt residues

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Programme chart

-

25 ml

or

1 tab

Automatic

+short

- 1 tab

3)

QuickPowerWash

-

20 ml

or

1 tab

Gentle



+short

-

25 ml

or

1 tab

ECO

+short

-

25 ml

or

1 tab

Normal 55 °C

4)

+short

10 ml

25 ml

or

1 tab

Intensive 75 °C

+short

Detergent

Compartment I

2)

Compartment II

2)

Programme

- -

QuickPowerWash

+short

2)

see “Detergent”

3)

best cleaning results are only achieved using Miele's quick dissolving UltraTab Multi

4)

in “further ” (depending on model)

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Programme chart

Further programmes 

Hygiene

Special programme for items which
need to be hygienically clean, e.g. baby
bottles and chopping boards.

ExtraQuiet

Very quiet programme with a longer
duration. Suitable for mixed loads of
crockery, pots and pans with normal,
slightly dried on food residues.

SolarSave

This programme does not heat the wa­ter. To use it the water intake temperat­ure must be at least 45 °C / 115 °F (see
“Plumbing, Connection to the water
supply”). This programme is suitable for
mixed loads of crockery and glassware
with normal, slightly dried on food
residues.

Tall items 65 °C

Programme for very large heat-resistant
items, (e.g. very deep pans). In this pro­gramme the upper basket is removed to
make space for large items in the lower
basket. This programme has a medium
action to remove normal, slightly dried
on residues.

Maintenance programme

The wash cabinet is largely self-clean­ing. However, if residues or soiling build
up in the cabinet, they can be removed
by running the “Maintenance pro­gramme” without a load. This pro­gramme is designed for cleaning the
wash cabinet using care products such
as Miele's dishwasher cleaner or condi­tioner (see “Optional accessories, Dish­washer care products”). Please follow
usage instructions on the packaging.

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Cleaning and care

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

 The external surfaces of the

dishwasher are susceptible to
scratching.

Contact with unsuitable cleaning
agents can alter or discolour the ex­ternal surfaces.

Cleaning the wash cabinet

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

If, however, there are limescale or
grease deposits in the cabinet, these
can be removed with a special cleaning
agent (available from Miele). Follow the
instructions on the packaging.

If you mainly use low temperature pro­grammes (below 50 °C), there is a risk
of bacteria and unpleasant odours
building up in the wash cabinet. To pre­vent this happening the dishwasher will
automatically increase the temperature
in the final rinse of the selected pro­gramme after several programmes us­ing low temperatures have been run.

Cleaning the door and the door seal

Mould could build up on the door seal
and the sides of the dishwasher door as
these surfaces are outside the wash
cabinet and so not accessed and
cleaned by the spray arm jets.

 Wipe the door seal regularly with a

damp cloth to remove food deposits.

 Wipe off any food or drink residues

which may have dripped onto the
sides of dishwasher door before clos­ing it.

Cleaning the control panel

 The control panel should only be

wiped with a damp cloth.

Cleaning the reflector panel

The reflector panel for the In-operation
indicator light is situated in the cover­plate underneath the worktop.

 The reflector panel should only be

wiped with a damp cloth or a suitable
cleaning agent designed for use on
plastic.

 Clean the filters in the wash cabinet

regularly.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the door front

 Soiling that is left too long might

become impossible to remove and
could cause the external surfaces to
alter or discolour.

Remove any soiling immediately.

 Clean the front with a clean sponge

and a solution of hot water and wash­ing-up liquid. After cleaning dry with a
soft cloth.
A clean, damp microfibre cloth
without cleaning agent can also be
used.

To avoid damaging the external sur­faces, do not use:

– cleaning agents containing soda, am-

monia, acids or chlorides,

– cleaning agents containing descaling

agents,

– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.

powder cleaners and cream cleaners,

– solvent-based cleaning agents,

– stainless steel cleaning agents,

– dishwasher cleaner,

– oven sprays,

– glass cleaning agents,

– hard, abrasive brushes or sponges,

e.g. pot scourers, brushes or
sponges which have been previously
used with abrasive cleaning agents,

– melamine eraser blocks,

– sharp metal scrapers,

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– wire wool,

– steam cleaning appliances.

Cleaning and care

Checking the filters in the wash cabinet

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

 This dishwasher must not be

used without all the filters in place.

Collection of coarse soil may cause the
filters to clog. The level of soiling and
time it takes before the filters need
cleaning will vary depending on use.

The message Check filters will appear in
the display after every 50 programme
cycles (factory default setting).

You can set the interval for this mes­sage to appear to between 30 and 60
programme cycles (see “Settings menu,
Check filters”).

 Check the filter combination.
 Clean it, if necessary.
 Then confirm the message with OK.

The message will go out.

Cleaning the filters

 Switch the dishwasher off.

 Turn the handle anti-clockwise to re-

lease the filter combination .

 Lift the filter combination out of the

dishwasher . Remove any coarse
particles and rinse the filter well un­der running water.
Use a nylon brush if necessary.

 Make sure that when cleaning

the filters, no coarse soil falls into the
circulation system, causing a block­age.

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Cleaning and care

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

 Press catches  together in the dir-

ection of the arrows as shown, and
open the filter .

 Rinse all the filters under running wa-

ter.

 Then close the flap so that the catch

engages.

 Replace the filter combination so that

it lies flat in the base of the wash cab­inet.

 Then turn the handle clockwise to

lock the filter combination in place.

 Take care when you are fitting

the filter combination that it is se­cured in position correctly.

Otherwise coarse soil could get into
the circulation system and cause a
blockage.

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Cleaning the spray arms

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

 Switch the dishwasher off.

Remove the spray arms as follows:
 Take out the cutlery tray (if your dish-

washer is fitted with one).

 Push the top spray arm upwards to

engage the inner ratchet. Then un­screw the spray arm.

Cleaning and care

 Pull the lower spray arm firmly up-

wards to remove it.

 Push the middle spray arm upwards

 to engage the ratchet. Then un-
screw the spray arm .

 Remove the lower basket.

 Use a pointed object to push food

particles into the spray arm jets.

 Rinse thoroughly under running wa-

ter.

 Replace the spray arms and check

that they rotate freely.

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Problem solving guide

Most minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result
from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Depart­ment.

The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
You should, however, note the following:

 Unauthorised or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to

the appliance.
Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably qual-

ified and trained person in strict accordance with current local and national
safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised
work.

Technical problems

Problem Cause and remedy

The dishwasher will not
start.

The dishwasher stops
during a programme.

After the programme
has started, the In-op­eration indicator light is
not visible.

The door is not properly closed.
 Raise the door upwards until the catch engages.

The appliance is not plugged in.
 Insert the plug and switch on at the socket.

The mains fuse has tripped.
 Reset the trip switch in the mains fuse box or re-

place the fuse in the plug (minimum fuse rating ­see data plate).

The dishwasher is not switched on.
 Switch the dishwasher on with the  button.

The mains fuse has tripped.
 Reset the trip switch in the mains fuse box or re-

place the fuse in the plug (minimum fuse rating ­see data plate).

 If the mains fuse trips again, call the Miele Service

Department.

The reflector panel was not correctly fitted.
 Re-fit the reflector panel correctly (see Installation

sheet).

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Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

The In-operation indic­ator is flashing quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
One of the following
faults is shown in the
display:

Fault FXX There may be a technical fault.

Waterproof The Waterproof system has reacted.

Fault F78 A fault has occurred in the circulation pump.

Before rectifying the problem:
 Switch the dishwasher off with the  button.

After a few seconds:

 Switch the dishwasher back on.
 Select the programme you want.
 Close the door.

If the fault message appears again, there is a tech­nical fault.

 Call the Miele Service Department.

 Close the stopcock.
 Call the Miele Service Department.

 Switch the dishwasher off for at least 30 seconds

with the  button.

 Switch the dishwasher back on.
 Select the programme you want.
 Close the door.

If the fault message appears again, there is a tech­nical fault.

 Call the Miele Service Department.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

The In-operation indic­ator is flashing quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
One of the following
faults is shown in the
display:

Fault F33 The door might be obstructed by an item inside the

Fault F32 There may be a technical fault.

Before rectifying the problem:
 Switch the dishwasher off with the  button.

appliance.
 If this is the case, remove the item causing an ob-

struction and switch the dishwasher on again.

 If the same message appears again, call the Ser-

vice Department.

 Open the door manually (see “Opening the door,

Emergency door opener”).

 If the same message appears again, call the Ser-

vice Department.

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Problem solving guide

Water inlet fault

Problem Cause and remedy

The In-operation indic­ator is flashing quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
One of the following
faults is shown in the
display:

Open stopcock The stopcock is closed.

 Open the stopcock fully.

Water intake Before rectifying the problem:

 Switch the dishwasher off with the  button.

The water intake is restricted.
 Open the stopcock fully and start the programme

again.

 Clean the water inlet filter (see “Maintenance”).
 The water pressure at the intake is lower than

50kPa (0.5bar).
Seek professional advice.

The following message
appears in the display
during the SolarSave pro­gramme:
 Intake temp. low

The intake water has not reached the required tem­perature of 45°C (see “Plumbing, Connection to the
water supply”).

 Start the programme again.
 If the fault message appears again, select a differ-

ent programme.

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Problem solving guide

Water drainage fault

Problem Cause and remedy

The In-operation indic­ator is flashing quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
The following fault is
shown in the display:
Drain

Before rectifying the problem:
 Switch the dishwasher off with the  button.

The water outlet is restricted.
There might be water in the wash cabinet.

 Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning and

care, Cleaning the filters”).

 Clean the drain pump (see “Maintenance”).
 Clean the non-return valve (see “Maintenance”).
 Remove any kink or loop in the drain hose.

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General problems

Problem Cause and remedy

The door will not open
when knocked.

The interior lighting
does not come on when
the door is opened.

The following fault mes­sage is appears in the
display:
 Salt reservoir lid

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

The detergent dis­penser lid cannot be
closed properly.

At the end of a pro­gramme there is a film
of moisture on the in­side of the door and the
interior cabinet walls.

The Knock2open function has been permanently dis­abled.

 Switch the door opening mechanism on again (see

“Settings, Knock2open”).

If the door will still not open or if there is a power cut
the door can still be opened with the door opening
device supplied (see “Before using for the first time,
Emergency door opener”).

The lighting has been switched off permanently.
 Switch the lighting back on again (see “Settings

menu, BrilliantLight”).

The salt reservoir lid has not been closed properly.
 Close the salt reservoir lid.

If the salt reservoir lid has opened during a pro­gramme:

 Switch the dishwasher off and back on again with

the  button.

 Close the salt reservoir lid.
 Start the programme again.

The dispenser was still damp when detergent was ad­ded.

 Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding de-

tergent.

Clogged detergent residue is blocking the catch.
 Clean the detergent from the catch.

This is caused by the drying system and does not in­dicate a fault. The moisture will dissipate after a
while.

Problem solving guide

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Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

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

Before rectifying the problem:
 Switch the dishwasher off with the  button.

The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged.
 Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning and

care, Cleaning the filters”).

The drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked.
 Clean the drain pump or the non-return valve (see

“Maintenance”).

The drain hose is kinked.
 Remove any kink from the drain hose.

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Noises

Problem Cause and remedy

Knocking noise in the
wash cabinet.

Rattling noise in the
wash cabinet.

Knocking noise in the
water pipes.

A spray arm is knocking against an item in a basket.
 Interrupt the programme, and rearrange the items

which are obstructing the spray arm.

Items of crockery are insecure in the wash cabinet.
 Interrupt the programme, and rearrange the items

of crockery.

A foreign object (e.g. a cherry stone) has become
lodged in the drain pump.

 Remove the foreign object from the drain pump

(see “Maintenance, Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve”).

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

 This has no influence on dishwasher function. If in

doubt, contact a suitably qualified plumber.

Problem solving guide

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Problem solving guide

Unsatisfactory washing result

Problem Cause and remedy

The dishes are not
clean.

Smearing appears on
glassware and cutlery.
There is a bluish sheen
on the surface of glass­ware; film can be wiped
off.

The dishes were not loaded correctly.
 See notes in “Loading the dishwasher”.

The programme was not powerful enough.
 Select a more powerful programme (see “Pro-

gramme chart”).

There is some stubborn soiling although most of the
crockery is only lightly soiled (e.g. with tea stains).

 Use the Automatic programme option (see “Set-

tings menu, Automatic”).

Not enough detergent was dispensed.
 Use more detergent, or change your detergent.

Items are blocking the path of the spray arms.
 Rearrange the items so that the spray arms can ro-

tate freely.

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

 Clean and/or fit the filter combination correctly.
 Clean the spray arm jets, if necessary (see “Clean-

ing and care, Cleaning the spray arms”).

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

 Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve

(see “Maintenance, Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve”).

The rinse aid dosage is set too high.
 Reduce the dosage (see “Settings menu, Rinse

aid”).

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Problem Cause and remedy

Crockery is not dry or
cutlery and glasses are
flecked.

Glassware has a brown
or blue tinge, and film
cannot be wiped off.

Glassware is dull and
discoloured; film cannot
be wiped off.

Tea or lipstick stains
have not been com­pletely removed.

Plastic items are discol­oured.

The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse aid
reservoir is empty.

 Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage or

change the brand of rinse aid (see “Before using
for the first time, Rinse aid”).

Crockery was taken out of the cabinet too soon.
 Leave it in for longer (see “Operation”).

Combination products have been used which have
impaired drying performance.

 Change your detergent, or replenish the rinse aid

(see “Before using for the first time, Rinse aid”).

This may be caused by the detergent.
 Change your detergent.

The glassware is not dishwasher-proof. The surfaces
are affected.

 There is no remedy.

Purchase glassware which is dishwasher-proof.

The wash temperature of the selected programme
was too low.

 Select a programme with a higher wash temperat-

ure.

The bleaching effect of the detergent used is too low.
 Change your detergent.

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

 Use more detergent (see “Operation, Detergent”).

Discolouration is irreversible.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

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

There are rust stains on
cutlery.

The rinse aid dosage is set too low.
 Increase the dosage (see “Settings menu, Rinse

aid”).

There is no salt in the salt reservoir.
 Fill the salt reservoir (see “Before using for the first

time, Dishwasher salt”).

An unsuitable combination product has been used.
 Change your detergent. Use a standard liquid, tab-

let or powder detergent.

The water softener is programmed to too low a water
hardness level.

 Programme the water softener to a higher water

hardness level (see “Settings menu, Water hard­ness”).

The affected items are not corrosion resistant.
 There is no remedy.

Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-proof.

A programme was not run after dishwasher salt was
added. Traces of salt have got into the wash cycle.

 Always run the QuickPowerWash programme with

the Shortprogramme option selected and without
any crockery in the dishwasher after adding dish­washer salt.

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Cleaning the water inlet filter

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

 The plastic housing of the water

connection contains an electrical
component.

The housing must not be dipped in
water.

Maintenance

Recommendation

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

Cleaning the filter:

 Disconnect the dishwasher from the

mains supply.
Switch off at the mains socket and
withdraw the plug.

 Close the stopcock.
 Unscrew the inlet hose.

 Carefully remove the seal.
 Withdraw the filter using pointed pli-

ers and rinse clean under running wa­ter.

 Replace the filter and seal, making

sure they are sitting correctly.

 Reconnect the inlet hose to the stop-

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

 Open the stopcock.

If water leaks out, the inlet hose may
not be connected securely or it may
have been screwed on at an angle.

 Unscrew and reconnect the water in-

let valve correctly.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve

If the water has not been pumped away
at the end of a programme the drain
pump or the non-return valve might be
blocked. They are, however, easy to
clean.

 Disconnect the dishwasher from the

mains supply. Switch off at the mains
socket and withdraw the plug.

 Take the filter combination out of the

wash cabinet (see “Cleaning and
care”, “Cleaning the filters”).

 Scoop the water out of the cabinet

using a suitable container or utensil.

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

 Remove all foreign objects from the

drain pump carefully (watch out for
glass splinters which are particularly
difficult to detect). Turn the drain
pump impeller by hand to check that
there are no more obstructions. You
will feel a little resistance when you
turn the impeller.

 Press the catch for the non-return

valve inwards .

 Tilt the non-return valve inwards until

it is released.

 Rinse it thoroughly under running wa-

ter and remove any soiling from the
non-return valve.

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 Carefully replace the non-return

valve.

 Ensure that the catch engages

correctly.

 Be very careful not to damage

sensitive components when cleaning
the drain pump and the non-return
valve.

After sales service

Contact in case of malfunction

In the event of any faults which you
cannot remedy yourself, please contact
your Miele Dealer or Miele Service.

Contact information for Miele Service
can be found at the end of this docu­ment.

Please note that telephone calls may be
monitored and recorded for training
purposes and that a call-out charge will
be applied to service visits where the
problem could have been resolved as
described in this booklet.

Please quote the model and serial num­ber of your appliance when contacting
Miele. This information can be found on
the data plate.

Warranty

For information on the appliance war­ranty specific to your country please
contact Miele. See back cover for ad­dress.

Note for test institutes

All information required regarding com­parison testing and measuring noise
levels is given in the “Comparison
tests”.
The latest version of this leaflet can be
ordered by email from:

– [e-mail]

Please quote your postal address, as
well as the model and serial number of
your dishwasher (see data plate).

In the UK, your appliance warranty is
valid for 2 years from the date of pur­chase. However, you must activate your
cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or re­gistering online at www.miele.co.uk.

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Optional accessories

Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid as
well as cleaning and care products are
available as optional accessories.
All the products are designed for use
with Miele dishwashers.

These and many other useful products
can be ordered from Miele or via the
Miele Webshop (see end of this booklet
for contact details).

Dishwasher detergent, rinse aid and salt

When you decided to buy a Miele dish­washer you chose excellent quality and
performance. However, ensuring that
your dishwasher always delivers the
best possible results will also depend
on your choice of dishwasher deter­gent, rinse aid and salt, as cleaning res­ults can vary depending on the brand
used.
With Miele products, you can be sure of
optimum results as these products have
been specially designed for Miele dish­washers.

Detergent tabs

– sparkling results even with stubborn

food deposits

– combination product with other com-

ponents such as rinse aid, salt and
glass protection additives

– phosphate free - helps protect the

environment

– water-soluble wrapping - no need to

unwrap

Powder detergent

– with active oxygen for thorough

cleaning

– with enzymes which are effective

even in low temperature programmes

– with glass protection against corro-

sion

Rinse aid

– for sparkling glasses

– helps crockery to dry

– with glass protection against corro-

sion

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– specially designed cap for precise,

easy dispensing

Dishwasher salt

– prevents limescale on crockery and

in the appliance

– extra coarse-grained

Dishwasher care products

Miele cleaning and care products
provide optimum care for your dish­washer.

Dishwasher cleaner

– cleans the dishwasher effectively and

thoroughly

– removes grease, bacteria and un-

pleasant odours

– ensures excellent dishwashing results

Descaling agent

– removes heavy limescale deposits

– mild and gentle with natural citric

acid

Conditioner

– removes odours, limescale and light

deposits

Optional accessories

– maintains the elasticity and leak

tightness of the seals

Freshener

– neutralises unpleasant odours

– fresh, pleasant lime and green tea

scent

– easy to attach to the dishwasher bas-

ket

– very economical, lasts for 60 wash

cycles

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Electrical connection

The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable with moulded plug ready for con­nection to a switched socket.

 The electrical socket must be

easily accessible after the dish­washer has been installed. Do not
connect the dishwasher to the mains
electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guaran­tee the required safety of the appli­ance (e.g. danger of overheating).

If the connection cable is damaged, it
must be replaced with a Miele cable of
the same type (available from Miele) by
a Miele approved service technician or
suitably qualified person only.

Do not connect the appliance to an in­verter such as those used with an
autonomous energy source e.g. solar
power. When switched on, peak loads
in the system can cause the safety
switch-off mechanism to be triggered.
This can damage the electronic unit.
The appliance must not be used with
so-called energy-saving devices
either. These reduce the amount of en­ergy supplied to the appliance, causing
it to overheat.

 Before connecting the appliance,

check that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage, frequency
and fuse rating) matches the mains
electricity supply. If in any doubt,
consult a qualified electrician.

The data plate is located on the right­hand side of the door.

 The electrical installation must

be in compliance with current local
and national safety regulations. In
the U.K. it must comply with BS

7671.

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Plumbing

The Miele waterproof anti-leak system

Provided your dishwasher has been in­stalled correctly, the Miele WaterProof
System will protect you from water
damage throughout its lifetime.

Connection to the water supply

 Water in the dishwasher must

not be used as drinking water.

– The dishwasher may be connected to

a cold or hot water supply, max.
60°C.
We would only recommend connec­tion to a hot water supply if it is eco­nomical, e.g. a solar powered supply.
When connected to a hot water sup­ply all programme stages which
would otherwise be carried out with
cold water will be carried out with hot
water.

– The SolarSave programme (if avail-

able) requires a hot water supply of
between 45 °C (minimum) and 60 °C
(maximum).
The higher the water intake temperat­ure, the better the cleaning and dry­ing results.

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Plumbing

– The inlet hose is approx. 1.5m long.

A 1.5m long flexible metal extension
hose (pressure tested to 14000
kPa/140 bar) is available as an op­tional accessory, if required.

– A stopcock with a 3/4" male thread

must be provided on site.

– This appliance is constructed to

comply with IEC/EN/DIN 61770 //
VDE 0700 Section 600, and may be
connected to a suitable supply
without an extra non-return valve if
national regulations permit.

– The water pressure (flow pressure at

the take-off point) must be between
50 and 1000kPa (0.5 and 10bar). If
the water pressure is lower than this,
the fault message Water intake will ap­pear in the display (see “Problem
solving guide”). If the water pressure
is too high, a pressure reducer valve
must be fitted.

After connecting the dishwasher to
the water supply, check that all
plumbing connections are watertight.

 To avoid any damage to the ap-

pliance, the dishwasher must only be
operated when it is connected to a
fully vented plumbing system.

 The inlet hose must not be

shortened or damaged in any way as
it contains electrical components
(see illustration).

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Plumbing

Drainage

– The appliance drainage system is fit-

ted with a non-return valve, which
prevents dirty water from flowing
back into the dishwasher via the
drain hose.

– The dishwasher is supplied with ap-

prox. 1.5 m of flexible drain hose with
an internal diameter of 22 mm.

– The drain hose can be extended us-

ing a connection piece to attach a
further length of hose. The drainage
length must not be longer than 4 m,
and the delivery head must not ex­ceed 1 m.

– If the hose is to be directly fitted to

the drainage outlet on site, use the
hose clip supplied (see installation
sheet).

– The hose can be directed to the left

or the right of the appliance.

– The on-site connector for the drain

hose can be adapted to different
widths of hose. If the connector pro­trudes too far into the drain hose, it
will need to be shortened. Otherwise
the drain hose may become blocked.

Venting the drainage system

If the on-site drain connection is situ­ated lower than the guide path for the
bottom basket rollers in the open door,
the drainage system must be vented.
Otherwise a siphoning effect during a
programme can cause the appliance to
empty itself of water.

 To vent it: Open the dishwasher door

fully.

 Pull the lower spray arm firmly up-

wards to remove it.

 Cut off the top of the vent valve in the

wash cabinet.

– The drain hose must not be

shortened.

 Make sure that there are no kinks

in the hose, and that it is not
squashed or stretched.

After connecting the dishwasher to
the drainage system, check that all
plumbing connections are watertight.

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Technical data

Technical data

Dishwasher model Standard XXL

Height 80.5 cm

(adjustable +6.5cm)

Height of building-in recess Min. 80.5 cm

(+6.5cm)

Width 59.8 cm 59.8 cm

Width of building-in recess 60 cm 60 cm

Depth 57 cm 57 cm

Weight max. 53 kg max. 59 kg

Voltage See data plate

Connected load See data plate

Fuse rating See data plate

Test certificates awarded See data plate

Water pressure (flow rate) 50 - 1000 kPa

(0.5 - 10 bar)

Hot water connection Up to max. 65 °C Up to max. 65 °C

Delivery head Max. 1 m Max. 1 m

Drainage length Max. 4 m Max. 4 m

Mains cable Approx. 1.7 m Approx. 1.7 m

84.5 cm
(adjustable +6.5cm)

Min. 84.5 cm
(+6.5cm)

50 - 1000 kPa
(0.5 - 10 bar)

Capacity 13/14 place settings* 13/14 place settings*

* depending on model

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Technical data

Dishwasher model Standard XXL

Power consumption when
switched off

Power consumption when not
switched off

Networked standby 0.7 W 0.7 W

Frequency band 2,412 GHz – 2,472 GHz

Maximum transmitting power < 100 mW

0.3 W 0.3 W

2.5 W 2.5 W

Conformity declaration

Miele hereby declares that this dishwasher complies with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from one of the
following internet addresses:

– Products, Download from www.miele.co.uk

– For service, information, operating instructions etc: go to www.miele.co.uk/do-

mestic/customer-information-385.htm and enter the name of the product or the
serial number

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Technical data

Data sheet for household dishwashers

In acc. with delegated regulation (EU) No. 1059/2010

MIELE

Model name / identifier G 6890 SCVI

Rated capacity in standard place settings, for the standard cleaning cycle 14

Energy efficiency class

A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient) A+++

Annual energy consumption (AEc)

Energy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle (Et) 0,67 kWh

Weighted power consumption in off-mode (Po) 0,30 W

Power consumption in left-on mode (Pl) 2,50 W

Weighted annual water consumption (AWc)

Drying efficiency class

A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) A

Standard programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates

Programme time for the standard cleaning cycle 222 min

Duration of the left-on mode (Tl)

Airborne acoustical noise emissions 41 dB(A) re 1 pW

Built-in ●

1

2

4

189 kWh/year

2.772 Litres/year

3

ECO

10 min

● Yes, standard feature

1

Based on 280 standard cleaning cycles using cold water fill and the consumption of the low power
modes. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.

2

Based on 280 standard cleaning cycles. Actual water consumption will depend on how the appliance
is used.

3

This programme is suitable to clean normally soiled tableware and is the most efficient programme in
terms of combined energy and water consumption.

4

If the household dishwasher is equipped with a power management system.

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Technical data

Data sheet for household dishwashers

In acc. with delegated regulation (EU) No. 1059/2010

MIELE

Model name / identifier G 6895 SCVI XXL

Rated capacity in standard place settings, for the standard cleaning cycle 14

Energy efficiency class

A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient) A+++

Annual energy consumption (AEc)

Energy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle (Et) 0,67 kWh

Weighted power consumption in off-mode (Po) 0,30 W

Power consumption in left-on mode (Pl) 2,50 W

Weighted annual water consumption (AWc)

Drying efficiency class

A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) A

Standard programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates

Programme time for the standard cleaning cycle 222 min

Duration of the left-on mode (Tl)

Airborne acoustical noise emissions 41 dB(A) re 1 pW

Built-in ●

1

2

4

189 kWh/year

2.772 Litres/year

3

ECO

10 min

● Yes, standard feature

1

Based on 280 standard cleaning cycles using cold water fill and the consumption of the low power
modes. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.

2

Based on 280 standard cleaning cycles. Actual water consumption will depend on how the appliance
is used.

3

This programme is suitable to clean normally soiled tableware and is the most efficient programme in
terms of combined energy and water consumption.

4

If the household dishwasher is equipped with a power management system.

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Settings menu

Settings menu for changing standard settings

Open the Settings menu

 Switch the dishwasher on with the 

sensor if it is switched off.

 Use the programme selector button

 to select the Further  option.

The first of the further programmes will
appear in the display.

 Select the Settings  option with the

arrow buttons and confirm with
OK.

The first option in the Settings menu will
appear in the display.

See “Guide to the appliance, Display”
for more information about the display
and controls.

 Use the  arrow buttons to select

the option you want to change and
confirm your selection with OK.

Sub-menu options which have already
been selected will have a tick  be­side them.

 To exit a sub-menu, use the  ar-

row buttons to select Back  and
confirm with OK.

The display will revert to the menu
above.

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Settings menu

Language 

The display can be set to appear in one
of several different languages.

You can change the language in the
display via the Language  sub-menu.

 Select the language you want as well

as the country, if appropriate, and
confirm with OK.

The flag after the word Language 
acts as a guide if a language which
you do not understand has already
been set.
If this the case, keep selecting the op­tion which has a flag after it until you
reach the Language  sub-menu.

Time of day

You can select either a 24 hour or 12
hour clock.

The current time of day must be set be­fore you can use the “FlexiTimer” pro­gramme option.

Setting the clock format

 Select the Clock format option.
 Select the setting you want and con-

firm with OK.

Setting the time of day

 Select the Set option.
 Set the hour with the  arrow but-

tons and confirm with OK.
Then set the minutes and confirm
with OK.

The time of day has now been saved.

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Settings menu

Water hardness

Your dishwasher is fitted with a water
softener which you need to programme
to the water hardness level in your area.

– 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 1.8 and 2.7 mmol/l (10 ­15 °d - German scale) always pro­gramme the dishwasher to the higher
value (2.7 mmol/l or 15 °d in this ex­ample).

 Select the water hardness you want,

and confirm your selection with OK.

A tick  will appear beside the water
hardness which has been set.

°d mmol/l °f Display

1 0.2 2 1

2 0.4 4 2

3 0.5 5 3

4 0.7 7 4

5 0.9 9 5

6 1.1 11 6

7 1.3 13 7

8 1.4 14 8

9 1.6 16 9

10 1.8 18 10

°d mmol/l °f Display

11 2.0 20 11

12 2.2 22 12

13 2.3 23 13

14 2.5 25 14

15 2.7 27 15

16 2.9 29 16

17 3.1 31 17

18 3.2 32 18

19 3.4 34 19

20 3.6 36 20

21 3.8 38 21

22 4.0 40 22

23 4.1 41 23

24 4.3 43 24

25 4.5 45 25

26 4.7 47 26

27 4.9 49 27

28 5.0 50 28

29 5.2 52 29

30 5.4 54 30

31 5.6 56 31

32 5.8 58 32

33 5.9 59 33

34 6.1 61 34

35 6.3 63 35

36 6.5 65 36

37-45 6.6-8.0 66-80 37-45

46-60 8.2-10.7 82-107 46-60

61-70 10.9-12.5 109-125 61-70

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Settings menu

Rinse aid

You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for
best results.
The rinse aid dosage is set in stages
from 0 to 6.
It is set to 3 at the factory.

The rinse aid dosage can turn out to be
higher than the set value due to the
automatic adjustment of the pro­gramme.

If spots appear on crockery and glass­ware:

– Increase the rinse aid dosage.

If clouding or smearing appears on
crockery and glassware:

– Decrease the rinse aid dosage.
 Select the setting you want and con-

firm your choice with OK.

Consumption (EcoFeedback)

You can programme the dishwasher so
that the energy and water consumption
of the currently selected programme
appears in the display. The estimated
consumption can be displayed before
the programme starts and the actual
consumption can be displayed after the
programme has finished.
In this menu you can also call up the
total energy and water used in all previ­ous dishwasher programmes (see
“Caring for the environment,
EcoFeedback consumption indicator”).

Consumption indicator

 Select the (Consumption) Display op-

tion and confirm with OK.

 Select the setting you want and con-

firm with OK.

Total consumption

 Select the Total consumption option

and confirm with OK.

 You can call up the values for Energy

and Water with the  arrow but­tons.

You can also reset the values for the
total consumption to 0.

 Select the Reset option and confirm

with OK.

 Select the Yes option and confirm

with OK.

 Confirm the message with OK.

The values are now reset to 0.

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Settings menu

EcoStart

In order to run your dishwasher in the
most economical way, you can use the

EcoStart option to take advantage of

your electricity supplier's time variable
tariffs (see “Programme options, Flexi­Timer with EcoStart”).
With this option selected, your dish­washer will start automatically at your
electricity supplier's cheapest tariff
times.

To use this option you must first set up
to three electricity tariff time zones in
which the dishwasher can start. You
can allocate different priorities to these
time zones. The time with the cheapest
electricity tariff will be given Priority 1.

Contact your electricity supplier to find
out the times of the cheapest electricity
tariffs.

Once the electricity tariff times have
been set, you can use the EcoStart op­tion to set the latest finish time required
for each programme.
The dishwasher will then start automat­ically in the cheapest electricity tariff
time and the programme will end at the
latest at the finish time set.

Setting the electricity tariff times

Before you can use the EcoStart option,
you must set at least one electricity tar­iff time.

 Use the  arrow buttons to select

the electricity tariff time (T1-T3) you
want to set and confirm with OK.

The start of the electricity tariff time se­lected will appear in the display and the
hour number block will be highlighted.

 Use the  arrow buttons to set the

hours and minutes for the start time
and confirm both with OK.

The end of the electricity tariff time se­lected will appear in the display and the
hours number block will be highlighted.

 Use the  arrow buttons to set the

hours and minutes for the end time
and confirm both with OK.

The electricity tariff time will be saved
and its priority will appear in the display.

 Use the  arrow buttons to set the

priority you want and confirm with
OK.

 Confirm the message with OK.

The electricity tariff time will be activ­ated.

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Settings menu

Changing the electricity tariff times

You can change the start, finish or pri­ority of an electricity tariff time.

 Use the  arrow buttons to select

the electricity tariff time (T1-T3) you
want to change and confirm with OK.

 Select the setting you want to change

and confirm with OK.

 Use the  arrow buttons to change

the setting and confirm with OK.

 Confirm the message with OK.

The change will be saved.

Deleting the electricity tariff times

 You can delete the settings for a elec-

tricity tariff time and in doing so de­activate the EcoStart option for this
time zone.

 Use the  arrow buttons to select

the electricity tariff time (T1 - T3) you
want to delete and confirm with OK.

 For example, select Delete T1 and

confirm with OK.

 For example, select Delete T1? and

confirm with OK.

The settings for the electricity tariff time
selected will be reset.

 Confirm the message with OK.

The electricity tariff time will be deleted.

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Settings menu

Networking

Your dishwasher is equipped with an in­tegrated WLAN module.

In order to connect your dishwasher to
your WLAN network you must first ac­tivate the network function.

This will add the Miele@home option to
the “Settings” menu.

Networking is deactivated ex-works.

Make sure that your WLAN network
signal strength is strong enough at
the installation site of your dish­washer.

 Select the setting you want and con-

firm with OK.

Miele@home

This option is only displayed if you
have activated the network settings
(see “Settings, Network”).

There are a number of ways of connect­ing your dishwasher to your WLAN net­work:

Miele@mobile App

The Miele@mobile App is available to
download free of charge from the Apple

App Store® or from the Google Play
Store™.

After installing the Miele@mobile App
on a mobile device, you can do the fol­lowing:

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– Operate your appliance remotely

– Call up information on the operating

status of your appliance

– Call up information on the pro-

gramme sequence of your appliance

– Set up a Miele@home network with

other Wi-Fi enabled Miele appliances