Miele G 690 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

Dishwasher
G 690

It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 873 550

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Contents

Contents

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

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

Control panel (facia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warning and safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Opening and closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Child safety lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To set the water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hardness level 20-630 mg/l (1 - 35 °d German scale) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hardness level 650 - 1260 mg/l (36 - 70 °d German scale) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adding rinse aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the dosage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Loading examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Bottom basket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cutlery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Flap up racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Positioning rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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

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

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

Choosing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

Sequence indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Time display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

End of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Programme change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Contents

Additional options and functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Delay start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Top Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Removing the load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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

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

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

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cleaning the filter in the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Cleaning the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

The facia panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

The front of the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Special accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

InfoControl unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Comparison tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Installation instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Guide to the appliance

Miele dishwashers are available in
three versions:

1. “Freestanding“ dishwashers

“Freestanding“ dishwashers do not re­quire any special installation fixings in
the kitchen, (except for plumbing).
A decor frame can be added to take a
panel for matching the dishwasher to
the kitchen fronts, (with some models
this is already fitted).

2. Integrated (“i“) dishwashers

“i“ dishwashers are specially designed
for building under a continuous work­top.

The control panel with its accessories
is included with the “i“ dishwasher in a
separate package for on-site fixing.
The front is designed to be fitted with a
base unit "door" front to match the kit­chen furniture.

Guide to the appliance

3. “U“ dishwashers

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

By using a decor set (GDU) the “i“ dish­washer can be converted into a “U“
model dishwasher.

GDU installation instructions are in­cluded in a separate installation leaflet
supplied with the decor set.

The dishwasher does not have a plinth
facia. The plinth area can be covered
either with facia to match your kitchen
furniture if available, or another facia.
The separate plinth facia can be fitted
to match the height of adjacent plinths.
The plinth return is freely adjustable.

All notes on installation are described
in the chapter on "Installation instruc­tions".

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Guide to the appliance

View of the machine

Control panel (facia)

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1 Upper spray arm (not visible)
2 Cutlery tray

(standard depending on model)

3 Upper basket, (design varies

according to model, and may not
match the one shown).

4 Water guide duct for the middle

spray arm
5 Middle spray arm
6 Water hardness selector
7 Lower spray arm
8 Four height adjustable screw feet
9 Filter combination
10 Salt reservoir
11 Dual compartment detergent

dispenser
12 Rinse aid reservoir

(with dosage selector)

Guide to the appliance

13 Data plate
14 Indicator lights
15 Programme sequence display
16 ON / OFF button
17 Programme selector buttons
18 Time left / Delay start indicator lights
19 Time display
20 Delay start button
21 Top Solo button
22 START/Stop button
23 Child safety lock
24 Door opener

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Warning and safety instructions

Warning and safety instructions

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

Appropriate usage

This dishwasher is intended exclu-

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

The following notes are to help avoid
personal injury

To ensure stability integrated and

built-under models must be in­stalled under a continuous worktop
which has been firmly screwed to
neighbouring units.

fied electrician. The manufacturer can­not be held responsible for damage
caused by the lack or inadequacy of
an effective earthing system, (electric
shock for example).

For safety reasons do not operate
this appliance on an extension

cable. Danger of overheating.

A damaged appliance is dangerous.
Switch off at the mains and call the

Service Department for assistance.

Repairs may only be carried out by

suitably qualified and competent
engineers to ensure safety. Repairs by
unqualified persons could be dan­gerous.

With the “Waterproof system”, the

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

Do not let small children play with

the dishwasher and its controls or
operate it.
There is a danger that children playing
might shut themselves in the dish­washer. Please supervise its use by the
elderly or infirm.

Do not use solvents in the dish-

washer. Danger of explosion!

Avoid inhalation of powder deter-

gents.

The electrical safety of this ap-

pliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system. It is imperative that this basic
safety requirement is tested and where
there is any doubt the electrical system
in the house is checked out by a quali-

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Warning and safety instructions

Dishwasher detergents contain irri-

tant or corrosive ingredients. They
can cause burning in the mouth and
throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing.
Keep children away from detergents
and from the dishwasher when the
door is open. There could be detergent
residues in the appliance.

To avoid the danger of children

coming into contact with the dish­washer detergent: Only put it into the
detergent dispenser
the programme, and then secure the
door with the child safety lock.
For models with “Delay Start” option
make sure the detergent dispenser is
dry before putting in detergent. Wipe
dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if
poured into a damp dispenser and may
not be thoroughly dispensed. If the
door is open at the end of a pro­gramme, children may come into con­tact with this residue.

Water in the dishwasher must not

be used as drinking water.

Appliances with a cutlery basket:

items of cutlery are cleaned and
dried more efficiently if placed in the
basket handles downwards. You may
however, prefer to place cutlery with
sharp points with the handles upwards.

Always disconnect the appliance

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

just before starting

The following notes should help to
avoid material damage

The voltage and frequency shown
on the data plate must match the

mains supply in the house.

Only use detergents formulated for
domestic dishwashers. Do not use

washing-up liquid.

Do not use commercial or indus-

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

Inadvertently filling the salt reser-

voir with dishwasher detergent al­ways leads to damage to the water sof­tener. Make sure that you have picked
up the right packet of dishwasher salt
before filling the salt reservoir.

Inadvertently filling the rinse aid

reservoir with powder or liquid
detergent always leads to serious dam­age to the reservoir. Only use rinse aid
formulated for domestic dishwashers.

Do not sit or lean on the opened

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

Plastic items which cannot with-

stand being washed in hot water,
e.g. disposable plastic containers, or
plastic cutlery should not be cleaned in
the dishwasher. The high temperatures
could cause the material to distort.

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Warning and safety instructions

The Miele Waterproof System of-

fers protection from water damage,
provided the following conditions are
met:

– the dishwasher is correctly installed

and plumbed in

– the dishwasher is properly main-

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

– the stopcock has been turned off

when the machine is not used for a
longer period of time (e.g. during
holidays).

In countries where there are areas

which may be subject to infesta­tion by cockroaches or other vermin,
pay particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any dam­age which may be caused by cock­roaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.

Dishwashers with visible heating ele­ments

For appliances with the heating ele-

ment in the wash cabinet do not
touch the element during or directly
after the end of a programme, you
could burn yourself.

Disposal of your old machine

When disposing of an old dish-

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

The manufacturer can not be held
responsible for any damage caused
by non-observance of the Warning
and Safety instructions.

Some plastic items could melt or

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

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

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

Caring for the environment

Energy saving washing

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

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

Disposal of your old machine

Old machines contain materials which
can be re-cycled. Please contact your
local authorities or scrap merchant
about potential recycling schemes, be­fore disposing of the appliance.

Ensure that the machine presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal. See the appropriate sec­tion in the Warning and Safety instruc­tions.

If your household water system is
suitable, this dishwasher can be con­nected to a hot water supply, for fur­ther economies.
However, if your water is heated by
electricity we would still recommend
connection to cold water.
In the UNIVERSAL 55° programme,
depending on the capacity of the
dishwasher, when connected to hot
water 55°C up to 0.7 kWh of electri­cal energy is saved. The hot water
provides this energy, and the ap­prox. 0.13 l oil or 0.14 m
needed to heat the water might be
considerably more cost effective.
Although all stages of the wash then
take place with hot water, savings
are made in cost, time and energy.

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

For small loads:
Select the additional “Top Solo” op­tion (see chapter “Additional options
and functions”)

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natural gas

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

If baskets are only half full use the
ECONOMY programme.

Use the correct dosages of deter­gent.

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Before using for the first time

Before using for the first time

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

See the relevant chapters for detailed
information on the points below.

Setting the water softener

The water softener unit must be set to
deal with the water hardness level in
your area.
The salt reservoir must also
filled with water and then with dish­washer salt. Never fill with dishwasher
powder detergent.

Filling the salt reservoir with deter­gent by mistake will always damage
the water softener. Please check
every time before refilling that the
package contains dishwasher salt.

Add rinse aid

Only use rinse aid formulated for do­mestic dishwashers.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid reservoir
with powder or liquid detergent, or wash­ing up liquid, will damage the reservoir.

Do not use washing up liquid

Only use detergent formulated for do­mestic dishwashers.

first be

Add the correct amount of detergent

Follow the detergent manufacturer’s
recommendations on how much deter­gent to use. Not using enough will lead
to poor wash results.
The amount to dispense will depend on
the type of detergent and programme
selected.

Read the notes on dosage given in the
programme chart.

Cleaning results may vary from brand
to brand. If you are not satisfied with
the results from one brand try another
quality brand before contacting the
Customer Service department for advice.

It is important to choose the correct
programme

The NORMAL programme and the
UNIVERSAL programmes are ideally
suited to everyday loads. See the pro­gramme chart for descriptions of other
programmes.

When the dishwasher is run for the
first time the programme selected
will not start for
During these 7 minutes the “Reacti­vate” (Regenerate) programme step
is carried out and the “Reactivate”
indicator light illuminates.

approx. 7 minutes.

Load the crockery correctly

Load the crockery so that water will come
into contact with all surfaces. This en­sures that they will be properly cleaned.
The spray arms must not be blocked
by items which are too tall for the bas­ket or which hang through. If necessary
manually rotate the spray arms to test.

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

These should be regularly inspected
and cleaned if necessary.

Opening and closing the door

To open the door

Opening and closing the door

Child safety lock

Press the release catch inside the
door grip.

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

To close the door

Push the baskets right in
Lift the door upwards and push until

it clicks into position

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

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

Horizontal setting = The door is
locked.

Vertical setting = The door can
be opened.

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Water softener

Water softener

To avoid the build-up of calcium de­posits on crockery and cutlery, and in
the dishwasher, the water needs to be
softened.

To ensure a steady supply of soft water
the built-in water softener must be:

1. correctly set (programmed) and

2. the salt reservoir must be filled with

dishwasher salt for reactivation.
(With very soft water (under 70 mg/l
(4° dH) no dishwasher salt needs to
be added).

The dishwasher is set at the factory to
operate up to a hardness level of
400 mg/l (22 °d German scale)

If your water hardness level is differ­ent from this (including under 70
mg/l (4° dH)) the factory setting will
need to be changed according to
the chart on this page.

Your local water authority will advise
you on the water hardness of your area.

Where the hardness level fluctuates
(e.g. 140-310 mg/l, 8 - 17 °d German
scale) always take the highest value
(value 17 °d in this example)!

Should you require a service visit, it is
useful for the technician to know the
water hardness.

Please make a note of the water
hardness level here:
Water hardness:

mg/l

Settings

°d mg/l °f

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

22 *)

23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

36-47 650- 850 65- 85 36 4
48-65 860-1170 86-117 36 5
66-70 1190-1260 119-126 36 6

*) factory setting

20
40
50
70

90
110
130
140
160
180
200
220
230
250
270
290
310
320
340
360
380
400
410
430
450
470
490
500
520
540
560
580
590
610
630

11
13
14
16
18
20
22
23
25
27
29
31
32
34
36
38
40
41
43
45
47
49
50
52
54
56
58
59
61
63

Value

for

Pro-

gram-

ming

2
4
5
7
9

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

Water-

hard-

ness

select.

(Setting)

6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

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Water softener

To set the water softener

Hardness level 20-630 mg/l

(1 - 35 °d German scale)

Switch the dishwasher off.
Use a screwdriver to remove the lid of

the water hardness level selector in
the wash cabinet.

Check that the selector is set to set­ting 6 (factory setting). If not, use a
flat blade screwdriver or a coin to
turn the selector until it clicks on set­ting 6.

Press the "Top Solo" button as many
times as necessary until the water
hardness value required (measured
in °dH) appears in the display.

Example:

For a water hardness level of 540 mg/l
(30 °d German scale).

Keep pressing the "Top Solo" button
until "30" appears in the display.

Once the figure "36" is reached the
counter returns to "1".

Press the “START/Stop” button.

“SP” appears in the time display.

Press the “START/Stop” button again.

All the control lights next to the pro­gramme selection buttons and the deci­mal point in the time display light up.

The change to water hardness recogni­tion is now stored in memory.

Press and hold in the "+" and
"START/Stop" buttons, and
same time switch on the dishwasher
with the "ON/OFF " button.
"P" and two figures appear in the
time display.

Press the "UNIVERSAL 55 °" pro­gramme button.
A figure appears in the display corre­sponding to the water hardness level
already set, e.g. "22" – the water sof­tener is set to a water hardness level
of 400 mg/l (22 °d German scale).

at the

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Water softener

Hardness level 650 - 1260 mg/l

(36 - 70 °d German scale)

Switch off the dishwasher.
Press and hold in the "+" and

"START/Stop" buttons, and

at the
same time switch on the dishwasher
with the "ON/OFF " button.
"P" and two figures appear in the
time display.

Press the "UNIVERSAL 55 °" pro­gramme button.
A figure appears in the display corre­sponding to the water hardness level
already set, e.g. "22" – the water sof­tener is set to a water hardness level
of 400 mg/l (22 °d German scale).

Keep pressing the "Top Solo" button
until "36" appears in the display.

Once the figure "36" is reached the
counter returns to "1".

Press the “START/Stop” button.

°d mgl/l °f

36-47 650-850 65-85 36 4
48-65 860-1170 86-117 36 5
66-70 1190-1260 119-126 36 6 *)

*) factory setting

Value for

program-

ming

Water­hardness
selector
(Settings)

Example:

Water hardness is 920 mg/l (52 °d).
The water hardness selector must be

turned to setting 5 (48 - 65 °d).

“SP” appears in the time display.

Press the “START/Stop” button again.

All the control lights next to the pro­gramme selection buttons and the deci­mal point in the time display light up.

The change to water hardness recogni­tion is now stored in memory.

In addition the water hardness selector
in the wash cabinet must be set accord­ing to the chart.

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Switch the dishwasher off.
Use a screwdriver to remove the lid

of the water hardness level selector
in the wash cabinet.

Check that the selector is set to set­ting 6 (factory setting). If not, use a
flat blade screwdriver or a coin to
turn the selector until it clicks on set­ting 6.

For technical reasons do not set the
selector to setting 1 - 3.

Water softener

Filling the salt reservoir

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

The salt reservoir holds approx. 2 kg of
salt.

Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir

dishwasher detergent always

with
leads to
tener.
Make sure that you have picked up
the right packet of
before filling the salt reservoir.

Remove the bottom basket.
Unscrew the salt reservoir cap.

damage to the water sof-

dishwasher salt

Water softener

Before filling the salt reservoir for
the first time:
Fill the salt reservoir with approx.
2 litres of water.

Place the funnel (provided) in place.
Fill carefully with salt

(As it is filled displaced water will run
out).

Clean salt from the screw threads of
the socket.

Screw the cap on firmly.
Run the “PRE-WASH” programme

immediately. This removes any
traces of salt from the cabinet. This
is not necessary if a “UNIVERSAL”
or “UNIVERSAL PLUS” programme
is run straight away.

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Water softener

Water softener

Salt indicator

When the salt reservoir is empty the
“Salt” indicator light comes on. The
reservoir should be refilled with dish­washer salt for reactivation.

After the reservoir has been refilled with
salt the water softener is automatically
reactivated either the next time the dish­washer is run or the time after that.

Note

With water that is very soft, i.e. at a
level constantly below 70 mg/l (4 °d),
no reactivation salt needs to be added.
As the salt reservoir is empty the salt in­dicator light will come on. In this case
the light is of no significance.

The "Salt" indicator light has also been
designated for future programme up­dates, (see "After Sales Service").

The “Reactivate” indicator light illumi­nates during this process.

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Adding rinse aid

Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that
water does not cling and leave marks
on crockery during the drying phase.
Rinse aid is poured into the storage
reservoir and the amount set is dis­pensed automatically.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
130 cm

3

.

Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with
liquid detergent) always causes
serious damage to the reservoir.
Only pour
domestic dishwashers into the reser­voir.

powder detergent (or

rinse aid formulated for

Adding rinse aid

Add rinse aid when the indicator
light “Rinse aid” on the control panel
comes on.

Although it is possible to use
hold vinegar with a max. 5% acid
content, or liquid citric acid up to
50% acid as an alternative, the re­sulting rinsing and drying quality
will not be as good as when rinse
aid is used.
Do not use vinegar with a high acid
content (e.g. vinegar essence 25%
acid). This must
use would damage the dishwasher.

not be used as its

house-

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

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Adding rinse aid

Setting the dosage

Add rinse aid only until it is visible on
the surface of the filter in the open­ing.

Close the flap firmly.
The flap must audibly engage, other­wise water could get into the rinse
aid storage container during the pro­gramme.

Mop up any split rinse aid. This pre­vents over-forming occuring during
the next programme.

The flap should normally remain
closed. Only open it for adding more
rinse aid!

Wait until the “Rinse aid” indicator on
the control panel lights up before ad­ding more rinse aid.

The dosage adjuster (see arrow) in the
opening has settings from 1 to 6. It is
set to 3 at the factory, as the recom­mended dose.This setting dispenses
approx. 3 ml rinse aid per programme.

If there are flecks on glasses after
drying use a higher setting.

If smearing appears on crockery use
a lower setting.

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Loading the dishwasher

Note

Load the crockery so that water will
come into contact with all surfaces.
This ensures that they will be
properly cleaned.

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

Hollow items e.g. cups, glasses etc.
must be inverted in the basket.

Deep based items should be placed
at an angle such that water runs off
them freely.

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

Small pieces should be placed on the
cup racks. Cups should be on the
lower rack and bowls on the top rack
so that water reaches all pieces.

Loading the dishwasher

The spray arms must not be blocked
by items which are too tall for the
basket or which hang through.
If necessary manually rotate the
spray arms to test.

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

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Loading the dishwasher

Loading the dishwasher

Loading examples

Bottom basket

Larger and heavier items such as
plates, serving platters, saucepans,
bowls. Depending on the dishwasher
model glasses may only be cleaned in
the bottom basket if it is fitted with a
special glassware insert or if there is a
special bottom basket.

Height limit

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

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

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Loading the dishwasher

Upper basket

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

Note for “Top Solo”

If a wash programme has been se­lected with the additional option “Top
Solo”, all crockery must be loaded into
the upper basket and cutlery tray. See
the “Additional options and functions”
chapter for further information.

As the middle spray arm also directs
water downwards, lightly soiled plates
or platters can be placed in the bottom
basket if there are large spaces be­tween them.
bowls or other hollow containers in the
bottom basket.

For dishwashers with a cutlery basket,
spread the cutlery out.

See also the Section on “Additional op­tions and functions Top Solo”.

Do not place dishes,

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Loading the dishwasher

Loading the dishwasher

Cutlery

Dishwashers with cutlery basket:

Unsorted cutlery should be placed in
the cutlery basket, handles facing
downwards.

You may, however, prefer to place
cutlery with sharp points with the
handles upwards.

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

Larger items like soup ladles, long
knives and mixing spoons should be
placed lying down across the front of
the upper basket. Do not arrange such
items at the back of the upper basket.

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Spoon inserts for cutlery basket

Use the inserts supplied when washing
heavily soiled spoons, e.g. tablespoons
and serving spoons.

The inserts separate the spoons to
allow a space between them, for the
water jets to reach the entire surface.

Loading the dishwasher

Place the spoons into the inserts with
the handles facing downwards. Only
use alternate slots.

When needed place one insert at the
front and one at the back of the cut­lery basket.

Removing the inserts:

Press the catches (which are already
clicked in) inwards (if necessary use
a spoon handle) and pull the inserts
upwards and out.

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Loading the dishwasher

Loading the dishwasher

Dishwasher with cutlery tray
(SC models):

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

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

Ensure that spoon heads are in contact
with at least one of the grips in the cut­lery tray. This way they cannot collect
water.

Cutlery with round or oval handles
should be placed with the heads in the
grips as this prevents item slipping.

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

The cutlery tray insert is removable (de­pending on model).

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If putting the spoons this way round,
make sure the spoon heads touch at
least one of the strips on the floor of the
tray, so that the water still runs off.

Loading the dishwasher

Flap up racks

Loading the dishwasher

Positioning rail

(standard feature depending on model)

Can either be used for a second row of
cups or raised upwards to make room
for tall items.

For easy sorting and removing of croc­kery the positioning rail can be rested to
one side.

Raise it again afterwards so that croc­kery can rest against it in the basket.

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Loading the dishwasher

Loading the dishwasher

Adjusting the upper basket

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

pieces of crockery in the bottom or
upper basket, the upper basket can be
adjusted in three steps with 2 cm be­tween each step.

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

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

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper

basket

position

Top 15.5 30

Middle 17.5 28

Bottom 19.5 26

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

Upper

basket

position

To p 2 1 3 0

Middle 23 28

Bottom 25 26

plates Ø in cm

Upper

basket

plates Ø in cm

Upper

basket

Lower

basket

Lower

basket

Adjust the basket up or down to the
right height.

Tighten the locknuts.

The upper basket can also be set to an
angle, with one side high, and the other
side low. Ensure however that the bas­ket can be inserted smoothly into the
cabinet.

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Items not suitable for dishwashers

Items not suitable for dishwashers

– cutlery with wooden or horn handles,
– wooden or plastic chopping boards,
– glued items, e.g. old knives with

handles which have been glued on,
– hand-made craft items,
– copper or tin items,
– plastic items which are not heat resis-

tant.

Please note

Silver- and aluminium items can suf-

–

fer some discolouration.

– Aluminium components (e.g. grease

filter) must not be cleaned with caus­tic alkaline commercial or industrial
detergents. This may damage ma­terial or, in extreme cases, cause
severe chemical reaction.

Silver, treated with a silver polish

–

may still be damp or spotted at the
end of a programme, where water
has not run off smoothly. It may need
rubbing dry with a soft cloth.
treated in a
usually dry at the end of a pro­gramme but may discolour.

Colours painted over a glaze may

–

fade after many washes.

silver immersion dip is

Silver,

– Clouding may occur on

frequent washing.

We recommend:

Washing delicate glassware in the
ECONOMY 55 ° - programme, (or for
models where the programme is
available, GENTLE 45°C) might
reduce the risk of clouding.

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

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

glasses after

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Adding detergent

Adding detergent

Only use detergents formulated for
domestic dishwashers. Do not use
washing up liquid.

Selecting detergent

Recently almost all detergent manufac­turers have launched
with a different composition, in addition
to standard types.

new detergents

Please note
Dishwasher detergents contain irri­tant or corrosive ingredients. They
can cause burning in the mouth
and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Keep children away from
detergent and from the dishwasher
when the door is open. There could
still be detergent residues in the
cabinet.
To avoid the danger of children com­ing into contact with the dishwasher
detergent:
only put it into the detergent dispen­ser just before starting the pro­gramme.

Should you experience difficulties when
using these types of products, please
contact Miele Customer and Technical
Services Department, or the detergent
manufacturer’s own Advisory Service.

new dishwashing detergents, al-

These
though welcome from an ecological
point of view, react to a different degree
from conventional products to water
hardness. The drawbacks may only
become apparent after a prolonged
period of use.

The following problems may occur:

– White deposits on crockery and

inner cabinet.

– Increased etching in the form of a

bluish sheen on the surface of glass­ware.

– Discolouration of silverware.

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

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Adding detergent

Preventive measures:

1. If you wish to continue using the new

chlorine and phosphate-free pro-

ducts, the following is recommended:
– Try out an environmentally friendly

detergent of the same type from an-

other manufacturer.

2. If you are still dissatisfied with the re-

sults, we recommend the use of

chlorine-free but not phosphate-free

detergent.
– The instrucions given in this book for

setting the water softener and dis-

pensing detergent remain valid.

3. If results are still not to your satisfac-

tion, you should revert back to using

conventional

both chlorine and phosphate.
– The instrucions given in this book for

setting the water softener and dis-

pensing detergent remain valid.
Should you experience difficulties when

using these types of products, please
contact the detergent manufacturer’s
own Advisory Service.

detergents containing

Dishwasher detergent must be added
before each programme (except PRE­WASH).

– Pour powder or liquid detergent into

the dispenser.

– Dishwasher detergent tablets should

only be placed in detergent dispen­ser (compartment II), if recom­mended by the detergent manufac­turer. If the detergent manufacturer
recommends placing dishwasher
detergent tablets in the cutlery bas­ket do not do so. Instead place them
on the inside of the door or directly
into the wash cabinet. This is to en­sure that they dissolve fully.

Detergent manufacturers give the re­quired amount of detergent in ml (or g)
on the packaging.

For the NORMAL programme and the
UNIVERSAL programmes use at least
30 ml (or g) detergent unless advised
to use more by the manufacturer, then
use what they advise.

The amount to dispense will depend on
the type of load and the programme se­lected.
See the programme chart on the next
pages for advice on amounts to dis­pense.

If you buy detergent in bulk please en­sure that the container is always
properly sealed after use. Otherwise
the detergent can lose its effectiveness.

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Adding detergent

For information:
Compartment I takes max. 25 ml, Com­partment II max. 80 ml. There are hori­zontal markers to assist with
dispensing in compartment II, indicat­ing the level in ml.

Press the opening catch on the con­tainer flap.
The flap will spring open.

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

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Pour in the required amount of deter­gent.

Shut the flap.

Choosing a programme

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

In most cases this will be the NORMAL
programme or one of the UNIVERSAL
programmes.

NORMAL 55°

UNIVERSAL 55° or 65°
These programmes are ideally suited to

everyday loads, mixed loads with va­rying degrees of soiling.

For particular needs there are special
programmes:

The different programmes and their
uses are described on the next two
pages in the Programme chart.

You can also choose the additional op­tion "Top Solo" for each programme.
See the "Additional options and func­tions" chapter for further information.

Choosing a programme

Programme “Energy save”

Use this programme for lightly to nor­mally soiled crockery.

For technical reasons a warm water
intake of at least 45°C (temperature
of the incoming water) is necessary
for this programme.

Water is not heated up in this pro­gramme.
Only approx. 0.20 kWh is used.

The drying result will not quite match
that of a programme with a full drying
cycle.

The higher the temperature of the water
taken in (up to 60 ° max), the better the
results obtained with this programme.

The door of the dishwasher can be left
ajar at the end of this programme to
dispel vapour/moisture more quickly.

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Programme chart

Programme chart

Programme When to use Detergent

containing

chlorine

Compart-

ment I

(Pre-wash)

Normal and Universal Programmes

NORMAL 55° for normal everyday loads,

particularly suitable for chlorine-free detergents

UNIVERSAL 55 ° for normal everyday loads 20 % 80 % 100 %

1)

Compart-

ment II

(Wash
cycle)

100 % 100 %

chlorine-

free

Compart-

ment II

(Wash
cycle)

2)

UNIVERSAL
PLUS 55 °

UNIVERSAL 65 ° as UNIVERSAL 55 °, but with higher wash

ECONOMY 55 ° for full loads with very light soiling, e.g.

Energy Save for light to normally soiled loads, select only

INTENSIVE 75 ° for pots, pans and food preparation crockery

SHORT 45 ° “Quick programme”, for lightly soiled

GENTLE 45 ° “Gentle programme”, for lightly soiled

PRE-WASH for rinsing crockery to avoid smells if a

The amount dispensed will depend on the type of detergent being used:

1) Use this method for:

2) Use this method for:

3)

– detergents containing phosphates and chlorine (except liquid detergent)

Divide the total amount proportionally between compartment I and compartment II.

– detergent which is chlorine and phosphate free

– detergent which is chlorine free but contains phosphates

– liquid detergent

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

as UNIVERSAL 55 °, but with longer wash time
for heavily soiled loads,
particularly suitable for chlorine-free detergents

temperature for stubborn dried-on particles

Special Programmes

coffee cups,
or:
for half a normal everyday load,

if the dishwasher is connected to a hot water
intake (minimum temperature 45 °C), (see
Programme selection)

with dried on particles of food and very

heavy soiling

crockery e.g. party crockery

crockery and for heat sensitive crockery

complete cycle is not needed

20 % 80 % 100 %

20 % 80 % 100 %

20 % 80 % 100 %

20 % 100 % 120 %

50 % 50 %

50 % 50 %

50 % 50 %

For the NORMAL programme and the UNIVERSAL programmes use at least 30 ml (or g) detergent un­less advised to use more by the manufacturer, then use what they advise.

If “Top Solo” option is selected, the appropriate amount of detergent according to the degree of soil
should be added to compartment II only (approx. 2/3 of the total amount required for full load).

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Programme chart

Programme cycle Consumption

Energy kWh Water

1.

Preliminary

pre-wash2.Prewash

XX

XX

XX

XXXXXX–0.222

XXX

XX

X 0.06 0.06 5

Main

wash

X

55 °

55 °

55 °

65 °

X

55 °

75 °

X

45 °

45 °

Interim-

rinse

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

Final
rinse

65 °

65 °

65 °

65 °

55 °

65 °

55 °

55 °

Drying

phase

X 1.2 0.6 13

X 1.2 0.6 17

X 1.2 0.6 17

X 1.3 0.7 17

X1.1

X 1.6 0.8 22

X 1.1 0.3 17

Water

cold

(15 °C)

0.9 0.3 13

Water

hot

(55 °C)

5)

0.4

5)

Litres

13

4)

3) Standard programme (see section on “Comparison tests”)

4) Average water consumption taken with a water hardness level up to 310 mg/l, (17 °d)
and a correctly set water softener. (See section on “Water softener”).

5) with half loads (6 place settings)

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Switching on and off

Switching on and off

Switching on

Close the door.
Turn on the stopcock, (if previously

closed).
Press the “On/Off”-switch (16).
All the indicator lights (17) next to the

programme selector buttons and the
decimal point (19) in the time display
light up.

Starting a programme

Press the Programme selector but­ton (17), to select a programme.

The light next to the selected pro­gramme stays on, all others go out.
The indicator light next to the "START/
Stop" button lights up.
The length of the programme se­lected appears in hours and minutes

Time display (19).

in the
The "Time left" light comes on.

Before starting the programme se­lect any other options required, e.g.
"Delay start" or "Top Solo. (See Sec­tion on "Additional options").

Press the "START/Stop" button (22).
The indicator light next to the "START/

Stop" button goes out. The pro­gramme begins.

Sequence indication (15)

After starting a programme the se­quence indicator lights (15) show the
actual programme stage reached in a
programme.

The “Reactivation” process is car­ried out before a wash programme.
During this process only the “Reacti­vating” indicator light is on.

The hardness level of the inlet water
dictates after how many programmes
water needs to be softened.

For example with a water hardness de­gree of 380 mg/l (21 °d German scale)
reactivation takes place after every 3
programmes. With a water hardness de­gree of 140 mg/l (8 °d German scale)
reactivation only takes place after 11
programmes.

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Switching on and off

Time display (19)

The time left for a programme to run
shows in the display in hours and
minutes as the programme progresses.
the "Time left" indicator light is on.
The time displayed in the time display
may vary with the same programme.
This is partly dependent on the tem­perature of the inlet water on each oc­casion.

When the dishwasher is first switched
on the display shows a time value for
an inlet water temperature of approx.
15 °C, (test temperature set in the fac­tory).

With subsequent programmes the elec­tronic unit takes account of the new
conditions and calculates the time re­quired. This figure is then displayed
when the machine is next switched on.

End of a programme

A programme has finished when no in­dicator lights are illuminated in the pro­gramme sequence display (15) and a
"0" shows in the time display.

The indicator lights for the selected pro­gramme just finished and any addi­tional options which were chosen are
still lit up. These will go out when the
dishwasher door is opened.

The dishwasher can be opened and
crockery unloaded (see Section on un­loading).

If it is left closed, the fan will continue
for a few more minutes to diminish any
remaining moisture.
This is recommended if the crockery is
not required immediately.

Switching off

At the end of a programme:

Press and release the "On-Off ­switch (16).

If the dishwasher is not to be used for a
long period of time, e.g. whilst on holi­day:

Turn off the stopcock.

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Switching on and off

Interrupting a programme

A wash programme is interrupted as
soon as the door is opened.
If the door is closed again the pro­gramme will continue from the position
it was at when it was interrupted.

Warning!
Water in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding. Only
open the door if absolutely necess­ary and exercise caution when
doing so. Afterwards hold the door
for about 20 secs in the nearly
closed position, before pushing it
firmly shut. This allows the tempera­ture in the wash cabinet to even out.

Programme change

Proceed as follows if the "START/Stop"
button has not yet been pushed in to
start the programme:

Press the Programme selector but­ton (17) for the required programme.

If required, re-select the additional
options "Delay start" or "Top Solo",
(see Section on Additional options).

Press the "START/Stop" button (22).
The indicator light next to the "START/

Stop" button goes out. The pro­gramme starts.

Proceed as follows if the programme is
already running or the delay start
period has come to an end:

Press the "START/Stop" button (22)
for at least one second.

The indicator light next to this button
stays lit up during this time.
After this all the indicator lights next to
the programme selection buttons, and
the decimal point in the Time display
light up.

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Press the programme selection but­ton (17) for the programme required.

Re-select additional option "Delay
start" or "Top solo", (see Section on
additional options).

Press the "START/Stop" button (22).
The indicator light next to the "START/

Stop" button goes out. The pro­gramme starts.

Additional options and functions

Additional options and functions

Delay start (20)

The starting time of a programme can
be delayed up to 24 hours, e.g. to
benefit from economy rates of elec­tricity.

With a delay start time of between
30 minutes and 9 hours 30 minutes the
time can be set in 30-minute stages.
For 10 or more hours the time can be
set in one-hour stages.

Switch off the dishwasher with the
"ON-OFF" button (16) .

Press the programme selector but­ton (17) for the required programme.

The duration of the selected pro­gramme shows in the
(19) in minutes and seconds, and
the "Time left" light comes on.

Press the "+" or "-" button (20).
In the Time display (19) the time se-

lected previously displays. The indi­cator light "Time left" goes out and
the "Delay start" indicator light
comes on.

Press the "+" or "-" button (20), to in­crease or decrease the pre-selected
time.

Press the "START/Stop" button (18).

The delay time counts down in hour
steps above 10 hours, and in minute
steps below 10 hours.

"time display"

At the end of the delay start period the
programme starts automatically. The
time left to run shows in the time dis­play, the "Delay start" indicator light
goes out and the "Time left" light stays
on.

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Additional options and functions

How the delay start time is shown:

up to 59 minutes:
example - 30 minutes = 3 0

between 1 hour and 9 hours & 30
minutes:
example - 5 hours = 5. 0 0

from 10 hours:
example - 15 hours = 1 5 h

To avoid the danger of children com­ing into contact with the dishwasher
detergent: Only put it into the deter­gent dispenser
the programme, and then secure
the door with the child safety lock.

When using the "Delay Start" option
make sure the detergent dispenser
is dry before putting in detergent.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth if necess­ary.

just before starting

Starting a programme before the
delay start period has ended:

You can if you wish start the wash pro­gramme before the delay start period
has counted down. Proceed as follows:

Press the "START/Stop" button (22)
for at least one second.

The indicator light next to this button
stays lit up during this time.
After this all the indicator lights next to
the programme selection buttons, and
the decimal point in the Time display
light up.

Press the programme selection but­ton (17) for the programme required.

Re-select additional option "Top solo".
Press the "START/Stop" button (22).
The indicator light next to the "START/

Stop" button goes out. The pro­gramme starts.

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Additional options and functions

Top Solo (21)

(for small amounts of crockery)

With this option the majority of the water
is directed only to the top and middle
spray arms in the dishwasher. This
means that the water jets are aimed only
at items in the upper basket and cutlery
tray (where fitted).

This additional option is recommended
when there is only a small amount of
crockery and cutlery to clean which fits
into the upper basket and the cutlery
tray.

N. B.:
Lightly soiled plates or serving platters
can still be placed in the bottom basket
if there are large spaces between
them. Do not place dishes or bowls or
other hollow containers in the bottom
basket.

In some instances adjusting the upper
basket to the lowest position can make
it easier to accommodate larger plates
in this basket.

The Top Solo option can be selected
with all wash programmes.

Switch on the dishwasher with the
"ON-OFF" button (16).

Press the programme selector but­ton (17) for the programme required.

The duration of the programme se­lected appears in the time display
(19) in hours and minutes and the
"time left" indicator light stays on.

Press the "Top Solo" button (21).
The indicator light next to the button

comes on. The duration of the pro­gramme changes (except for the pro­grammes Energy save and Pre­wash).

Press the "START/Stop" (22) button.
The indicator light next to the "START/

Stop" button goes out. The pro­gramme starts.

At the end of the programme sequence
the additional option is cancelled.

Because smaller amounts of crockery
are being washed the amount of deter­gent recommended by the manufac­turer can be reduced to approx. 2/3 of
the total amount for a full load. Make
sure, however, when reducing the
amount dispensed that the cleaning re­sult is not affected.

By using the Top Solo option water and
energy savings are also made.

For example in the UNIVERSAL PLUS 55°
programme only 11 litres of water are
used instead of 17 litres and only 1.0 kWh
of electricity instead of 1.2 kWh.

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Removing the load

Removing the load

Hot crockery will chip and break
more easily.
After switching off let it cool down in
the dishwasher until it is comfortable
enough to handle, before you unload
it.

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

First unload the bottom basket, then
the upper basket and then the cut­lery tray (if you have one) at the very
end.
This way you avoid water droplets
from the upper basket or the cutlery
tray falling on to crockery in the bot­tom basket.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the filters in the
wash cabinet

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

The filter combination in the base of the
wash cabinet should be regularly in­spected and cleaned if necessary.

Cleaning and care

Turn the handle anti-clockwise to re­lease the filters.

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

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning and care

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

Clean the coarse filter under running
water, using a brush if necessary,
and press the locking device back in.

Important:
After cleaning make sure that the lock­ing device is properly locked.

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

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the spray arms

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

To do this remove the spray arms as fol­lows.

Cleaning and care

Dishwashers with cutlery basket:

Unscrew the upper spray arm.

Dishwashers with cutlery tray:

Pull out the cutlery tray.
Lift up the upper spray arm to en-

gage the tooth-wheel mechanism
and then unscrew the spray arm.

Lift up the middle spray arm b to en­gage the tooth-wheel mechanism.
Then unscrew the spray arm

Remove the lower basket and take
out the

lower spray arm.

c.

Using a sharp pointed object push
the food particles into the spray arm
jets and rinse well under running
water.

Please note:
After replacing the spray arms check
that they move freely.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve

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

Take the filter combination out of the
wash cabinet.

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

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

Raise the locking clamp.

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

Before replacing the non-return valve
check that the drain pump impeller
turns with only slight resistance, and
that there is no obstruction.

Carefully replace the non-return
valve and secure with the locking
clamp.

Replace and secure the filter combi­nation.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the filter in the water
inlet

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. It must not be dipped
in water.

Fitting an in-line water filter

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.
These filters can be obtained from the
Miele Spares Department (Part No.:

75577).

Cleaning and care

To clean the filter

Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply (switch off at the main
socket and pull out the plug, switch
off the appropriate circuit at the fuse­box or withdraw the mains fuse).

Turn off the stopcock and unscrew
the inlet hose.

Carefully remove the rubber seal.
Withdraw the filter using pointed

pliers and clean by rinsing under run­ning water.

Replace filter and seal. Make sure
they are sitting correctly!

Screw back into place on the water
inlet, taking care that it goes back on
straight.

Turn on the stopcock gradually to
test for leaks.
If there is a leak:
Screw the connections on more
tightly.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the wash cabinet

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

If however there are lime scale or
grease deposits these can be removed
with a proprietary dishwasher cleaner.

Cleaning the door and the
door seal

Wipe the door seal regularly with a
damp cloth and remove any par­ticles of food.

Wipe away any residue of food and
drink spillage from the sides of the
dishwasher door. These are not part
of the wash cabinet and are not
reached by water from the spray
arms.

The facia panel

This should only be wiped with a
damp cloth, or a suitable plastic
cleaner.

Do not use an abrasive cleaner, a
glass cleaner or an all-purpose
cleaner. Because of their chemical
composition they could cause
serious damage to plastic surfaces.

The front of the dishwasher

Laminate fronts should be cleaned
using a suitable proprietary cleaning
agent.

Fronts made from wood should only
be cleaned using a damp cloth or
leather and dried with a soft cloth.

Do not use any cleaner containing
ammonia or thinners.

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Problem solving guide

With the aid of the following explana­tory notes, minor faults can be cor­rected without contacting the Miele Ser­vice Department.

Any work on the electrical compo­nents of the appliance should only
be carried out by a suitably quali­fied and competent person in ac­cordance with local and national
regulations. Unauthorised repairs
could be dangerous.

If, however, you are unable to correct
the problem, the Miele Service Depart­ment should be contacted.

Faults/possible causes

The dishwasher does not start

– The door is not properly closed.
– The plug is not properly inserted.
– The fuse is defective/has blown.

Problem solving guide

The dishes are not cleaned.

– The dishes are incorrectly loaded.
– The correct amount of detergent was

not dosed - see “Programme chart”.

– The filters in the wash cabinet are

not clean - see “Cleaning and care”.

– The spray arm jets are blocked - see

“Cleaning and care”.

– The wrong programme was selected

- see "Programme chart".

Water in the wash cabinet at the end
of a programme

– The outlet hose is kinked.
– The drain pump is blocked – see

“Cleaning and care”.

– Foreign bodies are obstructing the

non-return valve - see "Cleaning and
care".

Before removing the obstruction:

White residue on cutlery and
crockery

– No salt in the salt reservoir.

Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher
salt for reactivation - see section on
"Water softener".

– Salt reservoir lid has not been

screwed on properly.

– Not enough rinse aid.

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

Press the START/Stop button for at

least one second.
All indicator lights next to the pro­gramme selector buttons light up.

Switch off the dishwasher with the

ON/OFF switch.

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Problem solving guide

The wash cycle is cancelled before
the end and the “Water outlet” check
light flashes

– The drain hose is kinked.
– The drain pump is blocked – see

“Cleaning and care”.

– Foreign bodies are obstructing the

non-return valve - see "Cleaning and
care".

Before removing the obstruction:

Press the START/Stop button for at

least one second.
All indicator lights next to the pro­gramme selector buttons light up.

Switch off the dishwasher with the

ON / OFF switch.

The “Spray arm” check light flashes

– The middle spray arm is obstructed

by crockery.

Open the dishwasher door and

remove the obstruction.

– The spray arm jets are blocked - see

"Cleaning and care".
Before removing the obstruction:

Press the START/Stop button for at

least one second.
All indicator lights next to the pro­gramme selector buttons light up.

Shortly after starting a programme
the “Water inlet”check light

flashes

– The stopcock is shut.

Open the stopcock.

The dishwasher should continue
the programme.

If the programme does not continue:

Press the START/Stop button for at

least one second.
All indicator lights next to the pro­gramme selector buttons light up.

Switch off the dishwasher with the

ON/OFF switch.

Start the programme again - see

"Switching on and off".

– Too little water flows into the wash

cabinet. This may be due to insuffi­cient water pressure at the intake
(flow pressure at the water inlet).

– The filter in the screw connection of

the valve on the water inlet hose is
blocked - see "Cleaning and care".

Before removing the obstruction:

Press the START/Stop button for at

least one second.
All indicator lights next to the pro­gramme selector buttons light up.

Switch off the dishwasher with the

ON/OFF switch.

Switch off the dishwasher with the

ON/OFF switch.

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Problem solving guide

The “Water inlet” check light comes
on during the “Energy save” pro­gramme.

For technical reasons the “Energy
save” programme requires a warm
water intake temperature of at least
45 °C (temperature of the inflowing
water) – see also “Programme selec­tion”.

If the inflowing water does not reach
the necessary temperature the indica­tor light “Water inlet” illuminates.

One reason for this may be that the do­mestic hot water system has been over­used for a short period of time.

This can, in certain instances lead to
the crockery not being properly
cleaned.

If necessary start the programme
once again.

If the “Water inlet” indicator light
comes on again select a different
programme.

The wash cycle finishes too early
and three horizontal lines “---” ap­pear in the time display.

Press the START/Stop button for at
least one second.
All indicator lights next to the pro­gramme selector buttons light up.

Switch off the dishwasher with the
ON/OFF switch.

After a few seconds:

Switch on again with the ON/OFF
switch.

Select the programme again and
press the START/Stop button to start.

If the lines are still visible in the display
there is a technical fault.

Please call the MIELE Service De­partment.

In certain circumstances you can still
wash with the "Energy save" pro­gramme (using hot water) and "PRE­WASH". As the programme progresses
the time left is displayed again in the
time display.

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After sales service

After sales service

After sales service

If you are unable to remedy a prob­lem yourself, please contact:

– your Miele Dealer or
– the Miele Service Department.

See back cover for addresses.
Please quote the model type and

number of your appliance.

This information can be found on the
data plate inside the door.

Future updates

The LED marked PC is reserved for the
service engineer, for updates in future
years to your machine.

When for example technological devel­opments offer advanced modifications
to your existing programme cycles, a
service engineer will be able to input
these into your machine controls.

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Miele will provide information when
such possibilities become available.

Special accessories

Bottle holder

(depending on model)

The bottle holder (e.g. for milk or baby
bottles) can be used in the lower bas­ket.

To achieve good cleaning results the
bottle holder should only be placed in
the positions marked white – and
account in the positions marked with an

on no

X.

Other special accessories e.g. special
inserts for glasses or plates, etc. are
available through your Dealer or the
Spare Parts Department.
See the following list.

Special accessories

Installation - special situations

Brackets to fix the dishwasher under a

marble-type worktop.

Decor frame (GDR) for freestanding
dishwashers (depending on model) to

enable a freestanding dishwasher door
front to be colour matched to the other
kitchen furniture.

Decor frame border strips for decor
fronts which are between 1 and 4 mm
thick.

Building-under kit (GDU) to modify an
integrated “i” dishwasher to a built­under dishwasher.

Extended machi n e feet where a
height of up to 92 cm is required.

Plinth facia kit for "i" dishwashers for
kitchens without a complete plinth facia
run.

Adapter strips for "i" dishwashers to
match the control panel facia to the ad­jacent drawers.

Inserts

Glass inserts for the bottom basket,

(only available for models with remov­able inserts in the bottom basket).

Glass inserts for the upper basket,

especially for glasses which need a
special support.

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Special accessories

InfoControl unit

This dishwasher can have a transmitter
fitted to it.

The transmitter sends messages to a
mobile receiver, the InfoControl unit.

The InfoControl receiver has a digital
display. This can show the progress of
the dishwasher programme, and how
long the programme has to run.

The receiver can be put where it can
easily be seen, or secured to your cloth­ing with its attached clip.

The transmitter has to be fitted behind
the control panel facia.

The InfoControl unit’s range is approx.
30 m inside buildings and approx.
300 m outside buildings.

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Comparison tests

Comparison tests

Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / IEC 704 / prEN 50242
Amount washed: 12 place settings (full load)
Programme tested: UNIVERSAL PLUS 55 °
Amount of detergent: If using a detergent containing chlorine:

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

only in compartment II.

30 g

Rinse aid dispensing: Setting 3 (approx. 3 ml, set at factory)
Measuring noise: Before starting a programme to measure noise, the

dishwasher door must first be opened completely.
Doing this will automatically close the vent exit for
the turbothermic drying process as in daily use.

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

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

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

Upper basket

Bottom basket

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Comparison tests

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper basket

Bottom basket

Cutlery tray

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Comparison tests

Comparison tests

Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / IEC 704 / prEN 50242
Amount washed: 6 place settings (half load)
Programme tested: UNIVERSAL PLUS 55 °
Amount of detergent: 20 g
Rinse aid dispensing: Setting 3 (approx. 3 ml, set at factory)
Measuring noise: Before starting a programme to measure noise, the

only in compartment II

dishwasher door must first be opened completely.
Doing this will automatically close the vent exit for
the turbothermic drying process as in daily use.

with “Top Solo”

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

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

Section on loading the dishwasher, spoon inserts).
Place three spoons at intervals in each insert.

Upper basket Lower basket

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Comparison tests

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper basket

Cutlery tray

Double the distance between the
pieces of cutlery in the cutlery tray.

Lower basket

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Installation instructions

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Contents

Contents

Installing “Freestanding” dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

1. Fit worktop protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

2. Building the dishwasher into a niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

3. Fitting the facia panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

4. Matching the facia panel to the dimensions of the adjacent drawer fronts . . . . 67

5. Fitting the (matching) door front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

6. Adjusting the door springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

7. Level and secure the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

8. Matching the plinth facia of a kitchen run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Connection to the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Installing “Freestanding” dishwashers

Installing “Freestanding” dishwashers

“Freestanding” dishwashers

The dishwasher must be installed
and levelled.

Any unevenness in the floor level
can be compensated for by adjust­ing the four screw feet.

The adjustment range is approx. 1 cm
(85-86 cm total height).

Decor frame and decor panel

“Freestanding” dishwashers can be
subsequently fitted with a decor frame
(standard feature with some models
only).

This enables the front of the dish­washer to be fitted with a decor panel
to match the kitchen furniture.

Decor panels up to 1 mm thick:

Decor panel dimensions:
587 x 603 x 1 mm.

Screw on the lower decor strip b.
Insert the decor panel c.

Decor panels up 1 to 4 mm thick:

Decor panel dimensions:
587 x 599 x 1 - 4 mm

With decor panels 1 to 4 mm thick, an
extra decor frame adapter strip (spe­cial accessory) must be fitted to the
control facia panel.

Screw the side decor strips into posi­tion.

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Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers

Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers

The “i” model dishwashers are spe­cially designed for building under a
continuous worktop.

The front can be fitted with a base unit
front to match the kitchen furniture.

By using a decor set GDU “i” model
dishwashers can be converted into a
built-under “U”model dishwasher.
The decor set is supplied with a separ­ate installation instruction leaflet.

To ensure stability, these dish­washers must only be installed
under a continuous worktop which
must be securely screwed to neigh­bouring units.

Dimensions:

1) with 870 mm machine height

2) with 820 mm machine height

Range of adjustment approx. 5 cm (82­87 cm total height).

Extended machine feet are available at
extra cost, (special accessory). These
can be used for a machine height of 87
to 92 cm.

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1.Fit worktop protection

A stainless steel “niro” coverplate is
supplied with the machine to protect
the underside of the worktop against
steam rising from the machine.

The coverplate is supplied as standard.

Squeeze sealant from the tube sup-

b into the angle of the “niro”

plied
plate.

2.Building the dishwasher into
a niche

Connection to water and drainage
should be sited beside and not behind
the dishwasher for accessibility. Con­nections are usually made in the area
under the sink. Many kitchen unit
manufacturers provide a cutout in the
base of the sink base unit for the hoses
to be fed through.

If the base unit has no opening and if
there is not an opening through the
plinth area for connections, one must
be cut.

Suggested dimensions: 60 x 110 mm.

Align the “niro” plate c to the front
edge of the worktop - see illustration ­and then use tacks supplied to nail
the “niro” plate to the underside of
the worktop.

On worktops with wood or laminate
edging, the tacks should be nailed
through the holes at the back.

For some installation steps it is
necessary to pull the dishwasher
slightly out of the recess. Therefore
do not make these connections until
last.

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The slides make installation of the dish­washer easier and protect the floor
from possible damage when moving
the appliance into and out of the re­cess. They are also used for adjusting
the height of the rear screw feet.

Adjust the height manually before in­stalling the dishwasher. Leave a
space of approx. 5 mm below the
worktop to allow the dishwasher to
be pushed back easily into the re­cess. Make sure that the dishwasher
stands level.

Push the dishwasher right back into
the recess. Ensure that drain hose,
inlet hose and electric cable are laid
to reach the connection point without
any kinks.

Press the slides - with the ratchet at
the rear - under the screw feet.

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I

Adjust the rear screw feet to the re-

quired height.
Higher = turn clockwise
Lower = turn anti-clockwise
Several turns are needed to adjust 1

mm in height. A battery powered screw­driver could be used.

Adjust the front screw feet manually
or with a flat blade screwdriver.

It is easier to adjust the screw feet if the
weight of the dishwasher is not bearing
down on them.

If possible tip the machine slightly.
For fine adjustments it may be

necessary to press with a screw­driver against the cogs of the feet.

Screw the feet out until the dishwasher
is right up against the underside of the
worktop, to which it will be screwed
later. Ensure that the dishwasher
stands level.

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3. Fitting the facia panel

The facia panel is delivered separately in the colour ordered with the necessary
accessories. It has to be fitted to the dishwasher when it is being installed.

Put the large cap b on the button for

the ON/OFF control switch.

Put the two small caps which have

one straight side

"–" button switches. The straight

sides must face each other.

Put the 12 small oval caps d on to

all the other button switches

Place the seal supplied e in the

groove round the ventilation grille

Push the ventilation grille f into posi-

tion.

Place the facia panel g in position

and screw into place from the inside

using the six screws

c on to the "+" and

f.

h.

For Information:

If the machine is equipped with the Info­Control unit:
– first fit the transmitter
– then fit the facia panel.

Fitting instructions are supplied with the
transmitter.

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4.Matching the facia panel to

the dimensions of the

adjacent drawer fronts

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

Using an 8 mm socket spanner turn

clockwise or anti-clockwise until the

required height is reached.

Adjustment range:
from 112 mm: facia panel without

spacer bars

to 145 mm: facia panel with four

spacer bars,

to 154 mm: using a fifth spacer bar

(special accessory at

extra cost).

Please note

After adjustment cut off any protruding
lengths of the screws.

If necessary some or all spacer bars

can be removed.

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5.Fitting the (matching) door

front

The door of the kitchen base unit (with­out the drawer facia or fittings) is nor­mally used for the door front.

The door front is fixed to the machine
door outer panel using a fixing bracket
which has to be pre-mounted on the
rear of the door front.

Templates are provided to position the
fixing bracket and the door front accur­ately.

Fixing brackets are already fitted on the
stainless steel door front. This front can­not be shortened.

Door fronts differ in weight and it is
therefore essential that the door
springs are adjusted (see Step 6)
after the door front has been fitted.

On each side of the fixing bracket
position a template with the rule
markings facing outwards.

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Hang the fixing bracket into the slits
in the machine door outer panel.

Push the overhanging ends of the
templates under the facia panel.

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Installing integrated "i" Dishwashers

Adjust the fixing bracket D:

The long holes in the machine door

outer panel must be aligned with the

matching markings on the template.

On the template E mark the height

of the top edge of adjacent kitchen

base unit doors.

Take off the fixing bracket.

Lay the door front down with the rear

side facing upwards.

Lay the bracket on the rear side of
the door front and adjust so that:

– the marks on the template for the

upper edge of the adjacent base
unit doors match the top edge of the
door front.

– The fixing bracket must be the same

distance from the left and right hand
side edges of the door front.

Use strips of adhesive tape to hold
the bracket in this position.

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Drill the fixing holes to a depth of

about 10 mm, using a 2.5 mm drill bit.

Secure the fixing bracket to the door

front using the flat-head screws sup-

plied.

Take off the templates.
Keep the templates in case the dish-

washer is ever fitted with a new door
front.

Open the dishwasher door slightly.
Adjust the door front for the height

on one side and lightly screw in a
T20 Torx screw on this side.

Adjust the door front height on the
other side and also lightly screw in a
T20 Torx screw on this side.

Shut the dishwasher door.
Check the door front for correct align-

ment.
If necessary unscrew and readjust.

Once the door front is correctly posi­tioned:

Open the dishwasher door.
Tighten all the Torx screws on the

sides.
Plug the openings for the fixing

screws using the plastic stoppers
provided.

Hang the door front into the slits in

the machine door outer panel.

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6.Adjusting the door springs

The door springs are correctly adjusted
when a half opened door (approx. 45°
opening angle) remains in that position
when released.

If the door drops down, then the door
springs need to be tightened.

If, however, it rises up, then the springs
need to be released.

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

Open the dishwasher door.

7.Level and secure the
dishwasher

To ensure the stability of the dish­washer it must be screwed to the con­tinuous worktop after it has been posi­tioned.

Fit the securing pieces into the slots
on both the left and right hand sides.

Push the dishwasher into the recess.

Adjust the door spring with a Torx
T20 screwdriver until it is correctly
balanced:
– turn clockwise = tighten
– turn anti-clockwise = loosen.

Open the dishwasher door.

The hole in the securing piece must
line up with the oval hole in the niro
steel plate.

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For “Corian” or granite worktops there
is a special accessory to fix the dish­washer to an adjacent kitchen unit.

Pull the dishwasher approx. 5-10 cm
out of its niche.

Screw the countersunk screws
(3.9 x 22) upwards through the se­curing pieces on the left and right
hand sides into the work surface to
secure the dishwasher.

Ensure that the seal on the top
edge of the dishwasher fits directly
against the worktop. If this is not the
case, adjust the height screws
more, (see Step 2).

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Fit the lug of each fixing bracket into
the guide hole on top of the dish­washer, and then swing to the left or
right side respectively.

Push the dishwasher back into the
niche, align, and fix to the adjacent
kitchen unit(s) with 2 screws (3.5 x 15)
for each bracket.

Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers

8.Matching the plinth facia of a
kitchen run

The plinth area of the dishwasher is nor­mally covered with a plinth run match­ing the kitchen furniture.

The height (H) of the plinth facia around
the dishwasher depends on the plinth
return (R) and how much the door front
extends below the dishwasher door (P).

Place the plinth facia directly in front
of the kitchen run but do not attach.

Carefully open the dishwasher door.

If the door front comes into contact with
the kitchen plinth when the dishwasher
door is opened the plinth facia in the
area around the dishwasher door
needs to be cut to size.

To do this mark where the edge of
the door front comes into contact
with the plinth facia.

Cut the plinth facia to size along this
line.

Place the plinth facia in front of the
kitchen run again and check whether
the dishwasher door can be opened
fully.
If it cannot, trim the plinth facia to the
correct size.

Secure the plinth facia to the ad­jacent kitchen units.

If your kitchen does not have a plinth
run matching the kitchen furniture, the
plinth area can be covered with a sep­arate plinth kit, available at extra cost.

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Electrical connection

Electrical connection

Please follow the installation instruc­tions carefully.

This dishwasher is supplied ready
for connection to an a.c. single
phase supply, (230 - 240 V 50 Hz for
the UK and Australia). It is supplied
with a mains cable and moulded
plug.

All electrical work should be carried
out by a suitably qualified and com­petent person in accordance with
national and local regulations. Con­nection should be made via a fused
plug and suitable switched socket
which is easily accessible.
For extra safety it is advisable to in­stall a residual current device (RCD)
with a trip current of 30 mA.

The voltage, rated load and fuse
rating are given on the data plate.

Please ensure that these match the
household mains supply.

Important

The wires in the mains lead are col­oured in accordance with the following
code:

Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
Brown = live
As the colours of the wires in the mains

lead of this appliance may not corre­spond with the coloured markings ident­ifying the terminals in your plug, pro­ceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured green and
yellow must be connected to the termi­nal in the plug which is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol
coloured green or green and yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black.

The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured red
(UK), or marked with the letter A for
(AUSTRALIA).

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WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE EARTHED

Non rewireable plugs BS 1363

If this machine or appliance is fitted
with a non-rewireable plug, the follow­ing information applies:

If the socket outlets are not suitable for
the plug supplied with this product, it
must be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted.

The plug cut from the flexible cord
should be disposed of and on no ac­count be inserted into a socket else­where in the house (electric shock ha­zard).

The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse
cover is lost, the plug must not be used
until a suitable replacement is ob­tained. The colour of the correct re­placement cover is that of the coloured
insert in the base of the plug, or the col­our that is embossed in words in the
base of the plug (as applicable to the
design of plug fitted).

Electrical connection

The correct fuse rating of the replace­ment fuses that are ASTA approved to
BS 1362 should be fitted. Replace­ment fuse covers may be purchased
from your local electrical suppliers, or
Miele Service Agent.

(The German standard version is sup­plied with a cable and moulded plug
for connection to a 230 V single phase
supply. It must only be connected via
a fused 16 A socket).

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Plumbing

Plumbing

Connection to the water inlet

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.
When connected to a hot water supply
all programme stages which would
otherwise be carried out with cold
water (pre-wash and interim rinse) as
well as the PRE-WASH will be carried
out with hot water.

The programme “Energy save” (with­out heater) needs connection to a
hot water supply with a temperature
of at least 45°C.

The inlet hose is approx. 1.5 m long;
a longer hose (4 m) may be bought
from the Miele Spare Parts Dept.

A stopcock with a 3/4" male thread
must be provided on site.

Connect the inlet hose with the
“Waterproof-System” preferably verti­cally so that the hose exits from the
bottom of the “Waterproof valve” box.

The dishwasher is constructed to
comply with DVGW regulations, and
may be connected to a suitable sup­ply without an extra non-return valve
if national regulations allow this.

The water pressure (flow rate at the
take-off point) must be between 0.3
and 10 bar pressure.
If the water pressure is too low the
“Water inlet light” can light up, (see
“Problem solving guide”).
If the water pressure is too high, a
pressure reducer valve must be fitted.

The water inlet hose must not be
shortened or damaged in any way,
(see following illustration).

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If this is not possible, it can be in­stalled horizontally, but it is essen-
tial that the main body of the “Water­proof valve” box is above the hose
exit (see illustration). The ’lightning’
power symbol should be above the
water flow ’arrow’.

There must be a distance of at
least 20 cm between the floor and
the bottom of the “Waterproof valve”
box, for either vertical or horizontal
installation.

If the stopcock is situated in the
worktop, a special angle connector
can be ordered from the Miele Spare
Parts Dept. (Part No. 2078910).

Plumbing

Lay the hose in such a way that it
does not rise above the bottom of
the “Waterproof valve” box (see illus­tration).

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Plumbing

Drainage

The machine drainage system is
fitted with a non-return valve, which
prevents dirty water from flowing
back into the machine via the drain
hose.

The dishwasher is supplied with ap­prox. 1.5 m of flexible drain hose
with an internal diameter of 22 mm.

The drain hose can be extended
using a connection piece and an
extra drain hose, (up to max. 4
metres).

The connection socket on the dish­washer can be turned. The hose can
thus be laid to the right or left without
needing to loosen the hose clip.

If the hose is to be directly fitted to
the drainage outlet on site, use the
hose clip supplied.

The on-site water pipe connection
for the drain hose may be designed
to fit more than one diameter of
hose. The connection socket must
be shortened if it juts too far into the
drain hose. Otherwise the drain hose
can become blocked.

Venting the drainage system

Open the dishwasher door fully.

If the 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 machine to
empty itself of water.

To vent:

Cut off the top of the vent valve in
the wash cabinet.

The drain system must not exceed
4 metres. The drain pump has a
maximum delivery head of 1 metre.

The drain hose must not be short­ened.

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Technical Data

Technical Data

Height Freestanding 85 cm (adjustable + 1.0 cm)
Height U- and i-models 82 cm (adjustable + 5.0 cm)
Width 59.8 cm
Width of building in recess 60 cm
Depth 60 cm (Freestanding model)

57 cm (U- and i-models)

Depth with door open 118.5 cm (Freestanding model)

115.5 cm (U- and i-models)

Weight approx. 56 kg (Freestanding model)

approx. 52 kg (U- and i-models)
Voltage
Rated load see data plate

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Fuse rating
Test marks VDE, Radio and Television suppressed
Water pressure (flow rate) 0.3 - 10 bar pressure
Hot water connection max. 60 °C
Delivery head max. 1 m
Drainage length max. 4 m
Connection cable approx. 1.7 m
Capacity 12 place settings

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