Miele G 7100, G 7102, G 7105, G 7107 Operating instructions

Operating instructions
Dishwasher

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

en-GB M.-Nr. 11 834 100HG07

Contents

Warning and safety instructions ...................................................................... 5

Notes on the operating instructions................................................................ 15

Notes on the layout ............................................................................................. 15

Scope.................................................................................................................. 16

Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 17

Appliance overview ............................................................................................. 17

Control panel....................................................................................................... 18

Display functions................................................................................................. 19

Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 20

Before using for the first time .......................................................................... 21

Opening the door ................................................................................................ 21

Closing the door.................................................................................................. 22

Activating the safety lock .................................................................................... 22

Basic settings...................................................................................................... 23

Setting the language ...................................................................................... 23

Setting the water hardness level .................................................................... 23

Dishwasher salt ................................................................................................... 25

Filling the salt reservoir................................................................................... 26

Refilling the salt .............................................................................................. 27

Rinse aid.............................................................................................................. 28

Adding rinse aid ............................................................................................. 29

Filling the rinse aid reservoir........................................................................... 29

Settings .............................................................................................................. 30

Opening the settings menu ................................................................................. 30

Changing settings ............................................................................................... 30

Closing the settings menu................................................................................... 30

Language ......................................................................................................... 31

Water hardness ................................................................................................... 31

Rinse aid.............................................................................................................. 32

Consumption (EcoFeedback).............................................................................. 32

Display brightness............................................................................................... 33

Refill reminders.................................................................................................... 33

AutoOpen ............................................................................................................ 33

Extra clean........................................................................................................... 33

Extra dry .............................................................................................................. 34

2nd interim rinse.................................................................................................. 34

Hygiene cycle ...................................................................................................... 34

Software version.................................................................................................. 35

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Contents

Showroom ........................................................................................................... 35

Factory default..................................................................................................... 35

Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 36

Economical dishwashing..................................................................................... 36

EcoFeedback consumption indicator.................................................................. 37

Loading the dishwasher.................................................................................... 38

General information............................................................................................. 38

Upper basket....................................................................................................... 40

Adjusting the upper basket ................................................................................. 43

Lower basket....................................................................................................... 44

Cutlery tray/cutlery basket

(depending on model) ......................................................................................... 46

Loading the 3D MultiFlex tray......................................................................... 46

Loading the cutlery basket............................................................................. 47

Loading examples ............................................................................................... 48

Dishwashers with cutlery tray......................................................................... 48

Dishwashers with cutlery basket.................................................................... 50

Detergent ........................................................................................................... 52

Active ingredients ............................................................................................... 52

Detergent dispensing .......................................................................................... 53

Adding detergent................................................................................................. 54

Operation............................................................................................................ 55

Switching on the dishwasher .............................................................................. 55

Selecting a programme ....................................................................................... 55

Display programme duration............................................................................... 56

Starting the programme ...................................................................................... 56

End of programme............................................................................................... 57

Energy management ........................................................................................... 57

Switching off the dishwasher .............................................................................. 58

Unloading the dishwasher................................................................................... 58

Interrupting a programme.................................................................................... 59

Cancelling or changing a programme ................................................................. 59

Options ............................................................................................................... 60

Timer .............................................................................................................. 60

Guide for selecting a programme .................................................................... 62

Programme overview ........................................................................................ 64

Further programmes ...................................................................................... 66

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Contents

Programme options........................................................................................... 67

Selecting programme options ............................................................................. 67

Express...................................................................................................... 67

IntenseZone.............................................................................................. 67

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 68

Cleaning the wash cabinet .................................................................................. 68

Cleaning the door and the door seal................................................................... 69

Cleaning the control panel .................................................................................. 69

Cleaning the appliance front ............................................................................... 70

Cleaning the spray arms...................................................................................... 71

Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................. 74

Cleaning the filters............................................................................................... 74

Cleaning the water inlet filter............................................................................... 76

Cleaning the drain pump..................................................................................... 77

Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 79

Technical problems ............................................................................................. 79

Fault messages ................................................................................................... 80

Door release ........................................................................................................ 81

Water inlet fault ................................................................................................... 82

Water drainage fault ............................................................................................ 83

General problems with the dishwasher............................................................... 84

Noises.................................................................................................................. 85

Unsatisfactory washing result ............................................................................. 86

Service................................................................................................................ 90

Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 90

EPREL database ................................................................................................. 90

Warranty .............................................................................................................. 90

Note for test institutes ......................................................................................... 91

Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 92

Installation.......................................................................................................... 94

The Miele Waterproof system.............................................................................. 94

Water inlet ........................................................................................................... 94

Water drainage .................................................................................................... 96

Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 98

Technical data.................................................................................................... 99

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Warning and safety instructions

This dishwasher conforms to current safety requirements. Inappro­priate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material dam­age.

Please observe the installation sheet and read the operating in­structions carefully before setting up the dishwasher and using it
for the first time. They both contain important information on its in­stallation, safety, use and maintenance. This is to protect yourself
from injury and prevent damage to the dishwasher.

In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the dishwasher as well as the safety instruc­tions and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with these instructions.

Keep the installation sheet and the operating instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any future owner.

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Warning and safety instructions

Appropriate use

 This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and

similar working and residential environments.

 This dishwasher is not intended for outdoor use.
 This dishwasher is intended for use at altitudes of up to 4000m

above sea level.

 This dishwasher must only be used for cleaning domestic crock-

ery and cutlery. All other types of use are not permitted.

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

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

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Warning and safety instructions

Safety with children

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

washer unless they are constantly supervised.

 Children aged 8 and older may only use the dishwasher without

supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner.
Children must be able to understand and recognise the possible
dangers caused by incorrect operation.

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

unsupervised.

 Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the dishwasher.

Never allow children to play with the dishwasher. There is a danger
that children might shut themselves in the dishwasher.

 If the automatic door opening mechanism is active (depending on

the model), keep young children away from the area in which the
door opens. There is a danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault
with the opening mechanism.

 Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children may become en-

tangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it
over their head and risk suffocation. Keep packaging material away
from children.

 Keep children away from detergents. Detergents cause severe

skin burns and severe eye damage. They can cause burning in the
mouth and throat, or inhibit breathing. It is therefore important to
keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. De­tergent residues could still be present in the dishwasher. Seek med­ical advice immediately if a child has swallowed or inhaled any deter­gents.

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Warning and safety instructions

Technical safety

 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause

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

 Damage to the dishwasher can compromise your safety. Before

using the dishwasher and in particular following transport, check it
for any visible damage. Never use a damaged dishwasher.

 The electrical safety of this dishwasher can only be guaranteed

when correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety re­quirement is present. If in doubt, the electrical installation should be
checked by a qualified electrician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
or lack of earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

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

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

 The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply

via a suitable switched socket using a fused 3-pin plug (it must not
be hard-wired). The electrical socket must be easily accessible after
the dishwasher is installed so that it can be disconnected from the
electricity supply at any time.

 There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher be-

cause the building-in niche may be too small. Danger of overheating
and fire risk if the dishwasher were to be pushed up against a plug.

 The dishwasher must not be installed underneath a hob. The high

temperatures radiated by hobs could damage the dishwasher below.
For the same reason, the appliance must not be installed next to
open fires or other appliances that give off heat, such as heaters
etc., not normally found in a kitchen.

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Warning and safety instructions

 Ensure that the connection data on the dishwasher’s data plate

(fuse rating, frequency and voltage) match the mains electricity sup­ply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage
to the dishwasher. Compare these before connecting the appliance
to the mains. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

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

been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door
springs.

 The dishwasher may only be operated if the door opening mech-

anism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger
whilst the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on the
model) is active.
To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:

- The door springs must be evenly adjusted on both sides. They are
correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half
open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the
door cannot fall open.

- The door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens
at the end of the drying phase.

 Multi-socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee the

required safety of the appliance (fire hazard). Do not connect the
dishwasher to the mains electricity supply using a multi-socket ad­apter or an extension lead.

 The dishwasher must not be used in a non-stationary location

(e.g. on a ship).

 Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of

frost occurring. Frozen hoses are at risk of tearing or bursting. The
reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperat­ures below freezing point.

 To avoid any damage to the dishwasher, it must only be operated

when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system.

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Warning and safety instructions

 The plastic housing of the water connection contains a solenoid

valve. The housing must not be dipped in water.

 There are live wires in the water inlet hose. Do not cut the hose,

even if it is too long.

 The integrated Waterproof system offers protection from water

damage, provided that the following conditions are met:

- Installation has been carried out correctly

- The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced
where this is noticeably required

- The stopcock is turned off during longer absences from the home
(e.g. whilst on holiday).

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

 The water-connection pressure needs to be between 50 and

1,000kPa.

 A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous. If the dishwasher

gets damaged, switch it off at the mains immediately and call your
Miele dealer or Miele Service.

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

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

 We recommend replacing defective components with original

spare parts. If original Miele spare parts are installed correctly, Miele
ensures full compliance with safety requirements and the warranty
remains valid.

 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the dishwasher

must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply (switch it off
and withdraw the plug from the socket).

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Warning and safety instructions

 If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must only be re-

placed with a specific mains connection cable of the same type
(available from the Miele Customer Service Department). For safety
reasons this must only be done by the Miele Customer Service De­partment or a Miele authorised technician.

Correct installation

 The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance

with the supplied installation sheet.

 Be careful before and while installing the dishwasher.

Some metal parts pose a risk of injury/being cut. Wear pro­tective gloves.

 The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure

problem-free operation.

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

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

 The dishwasher must only be built into a tall unit if additional

safety precautions are taken. In order to safely install the appliance
in a tall unit, please use the Tall unit installation set and observe the
installation sheet provided. Otherwise there is the danger of the unit
tipping over.

 The door springs must be evenly adjusted on both sides. They are

correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half
open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the door
cannot fall open.
The appliance must only be operated with properly adjusted door
springs.
If the door cannot be adjusted properly, contact the Miele Customer
Service Department.

The maximum weight of the front panel that can be aligned with the
factory fitted door springs is 10–12kg (depending on model).

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Warning and safety instructions

Correct use

 Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Risk of explosion.
 Dishwasher detergents can cause burning on the skin and in the

eyes, nose, mouth and throat. Avoid contact with detergents. Do not
inhale powder detergents. Do not swallow dishwasher detergents.
Seek medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed
or inhaled.

 Avoid leaving the dishwasher door open unnecessarily. You could

injure yourself on the open door or trip over it.

 Do not sit or lean on the open door. The dishwasher could tip

over. This could injure you or damage the dishwasher.

 Crockery may be very hot at the end of the programme. Allow the

dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before
unloading them.

 Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish-

washers. Do not use washing-up liquid.

 Do not use any commercial or industrial detergents. These may

cause material damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive
chemical reaction (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).

 Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.

This will cause damage to the reservoir.

 Do not fill the AutoDos (depending on model) with powder or li-

quid detergent. Loose detergent will damage the AutoDos.

 Do not fill the salt reservoir with powder or liquid detergent. Deter-

gent will damage the water softener.

 Only use special coarse-grained dishwasher salt or other pure kit-

chen salt for reactivation. Other salts may contain insoluble additives
that can impair the functioning of the water softener.

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Warning and safety instructions

 In dishwashers with a cutlery basket (depending on model), knives

and forks should be placed with the handles upwards in the basket
for safety reasons. Knives and forks placed with the handles down­wards pose a danger of injury. However, cutlery placed handle down
in the basket will come out cleaner and drier.

 Plastic items that cannot withstand being washed in hot water,

such as disposable plastic containers or plastic cutlery, should not
be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures in the dish­washer may cause them to melt or lose shape.

 If you use the timer option (depending on model), the detergent

compartment must be dry. If it is not, wipe it until dry. The detergent
will clump together if the detergent compartment is not dry, and this
may mean that it is not fully rinsed out.

 Please observe the information given in the “Technical data”

chapter regarding the capacity of the dishwasher.

Accessories and spare parts

 Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war-

ranty, performance and, if applicable, product liability claims will be
invalidated.

 Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min-

imum of 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of
your dishwasher.

Transport

 Damage to the dishwasher can compromise your safety. Before

using the dishwasher, check it for any visible transport damage.
Never use a damaged dishwasher.

 Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position so that no

water flows into the electrical controls, as this would cause faults.

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Warning and safety instructions

 If you wish to transport the dishwasher, empty it and securely

fasten all loose parts such as baskets, hoses and mains connection
cables.

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Notes on the operating instructions

These operating instructions apply to
several different dishwasher models of
different heights.
The different dishwasher models will be
named as follows:
normal = dishwasher measuring

80.5cm high (built-in appliance) or

84.5cm high (freestanding appliance)
XXL = dishwasher measuring 84.5cm
high (built-in appliance).

Notes on the layout

Warnings

 Information which is important

for safety is highlighted in a thick
framed box with a warning symbol.
This alerts you to the potential
danger of injury to people or damage
to property.

Read these warning notes carefully
and observe the procedural instruc­tions and codes of practice they de­scribe.

Notes

Additional information and com­ments

Additional information and comments
are highlighted in a box framed with a
single black line.

Instructions for the user

Instructions on how to operate the dish­washer are identified by marked operat­ing steps. They explain the procedure
step by step.
Operating steps are indicated by a
black square bullet point.

Example:

Select the desired setting and press

OK to confirm.

Display

Information given via the dishwasher
display appears in a special display font
to match the font on the appliance.

Example:
When the message Close the door ap-

pears in the display....

Notes provide information of particu­lar importance that must be ob­served.

They are highlighted in a thick
framed box.

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Scope

The appliance is supplied with:

- Dishwasher

- Operating instructions for operating
the dishwasher

- Installation sheet for installing the
dishwasher

- Other installation accessories for in­stalling the dishwasher (see installa­tion sheet)

- Funnel for filling the dishwasher salt

- Additional printed matter and add­ons if required

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Appliance overview

Guide to the appliance

a

Door locking pins

b

Top spray arm

c

3D MultiFlex cutlery tray (depending
on model)

d

Upper basket (depending on model)

e

Middle spray arm

f

Aeration valve

g

Bottom spray arm

h

Filter combination

i

Salt reservoir

j

Data plate

k

Rinse aid reservoir

l

Detergent compartment

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Guide to the appliance

Control panel

a

Programme selection

ECO = ECO

Auto = Auto45–65°C
45°C = Gentle45°C
65°C = QuickPowerWash65°C
75°C = Intensive75°C
 = Further programmes/

settings

b

Display
For further information, see “Guide
to the appliance” in the “Display
functions” section.

c

Startbutton with indicator light
For starting the selected programme.

d

IntenseZone button
Increases cleaning performance in
the lower basket.

e

Express button
For reducing the programme dura­tion.

f

Timer button
For selecting a later programme
start.

g

OK button
To select menu options and values
displayed.
To confirm messages.

h

buttons
For programme selection.
For changing the values displayed.
For scrolling to other menu pages.

i

Back button
For navigating back to the previous
menu or deleting values that have
been set previously.

j

Programme selection button
For programme selection.

k

Optical interface
For service technicians.

l

ON/OFF button
For switching the dishwasher on and
off.

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Guide to the appliance

Display functions

The display is used to select or set the
following:

- The programme

- The timer

- The Settings 

The display can show the following:

- The programme stage

- The estimated time left for the pro­gramme to run

- The energy and water consumption
(EcoFeedback)

- Any relevant fault messages and in­formation

To save energy, the dishwasher
switches off after a few minutes if you
do not press any buttons during this
time.
Press the button to switch the dish­washer back on.

The OKbutton is used to confirm mes­sages or settings and also to move to
the next menu or another menu level.

Under Further programmes/settings,
a scroll bar will appear in the right of
the display. This offers further options.
These options can be shown using the
buttons.

You can alter the dishwasher’s controls
to suit changing requirements in the
Settings menu (see “Settings” chapter).

The option that is selected will have a
tick next to it.

To exit a sub-menu again, press the
Backbutton.

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

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mater­ial

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

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

Disposing of your old appli­ance

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

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

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Before using for the first time

Every dishwasher is tested at the fact­ory. There will be residual water in the
appliance from this test. It is not an in­dication that the dishwasher has been
used previously.

Opening the door

In some programmes the door automat­ically opens slightly to assist the drying
process.
This function can be deactivated, if pre­ferred (see “Settings” chapter,
“AutoOpen”).

At the end of the programme, if the
AutoOpen function is on, the door lock­ing pins automatically retract.

To prevent a technical fault, do not
hold the door locking pins firmly
when they are retracting.

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

 Risk of scalding due to hot wa-

ter.
During operation, water in the dish-

washer may be very hot.
During operation, only open the door

with extreme caution.

 Risk of injury due to door open-

ing automatically.
The door may open automatically at

the end of a programme.
Keep the area around the door free

of obstructions.

 To open the door, reach under the

door grip and pull.

 Open the door fully to disengage the

locking mechanism.

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Before using for the first time

Closing the door

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

catch engages.

 Risk of crushing due to the door

closing.
When closing the door, you are at

risk of shutting your fingers in it.
Do not put your hand inside the door

as it is closing.

Activating the safety lock

Use the safety lock to prevent children
opening the dishwasher door. The door
can then only be opened by using a lot
of force.

 To lock the door, push the slide un-

derneath the door grip to the right.

 To unlock the door, push the slide to

the left.

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Before using for the first time

Basic settings

Switching on the dishwasher

 Switch the dishwasher on with the

button.

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

For further information about the dis­play functionality, see the “Display
functions” section in the “Guide to the
appliance” chapter.

Setting the language

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

 Select the language you want as well

as the country, if applicable, using
the buttons and confirm with OK.

For further information on setting the
language, see the “Language” section
in the “Settings” chapter.

A tick will appear next to the lan­guage that has been set.

Setting the water hardness level

The display will change to the screen
for setting the water hardness.

- You should programme the dish­washer to the correct water hardness
for your area.

- Your local water authority will be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.

- Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 1.8 and 2.7mmol/l (10 ­15 °dH - German scale) always pro­gramme the dishwasher to the higher
value (2.7mmol/l or 15 °dH in this ex­ample).

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

Therefore, please enter the water hard­ness:

____________°dH or mmol/l

The dishwasher is programmed at the
factory for a water hardness level of

2.5mmol/l (14°dH – German scale).

 Set the water hardness level in your

area and confirm using OK.

See the “Settings” chapter, “Water
hardness” section for more informa­tion.

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Before using for the first time

Finally, prompts will appear in the dis­play.

After confirming these prompts with

OK, the messages Refill salt and
Refill rinse aid may appear.

 Add salt and rinse aid if necessary

(see “Before using for the first time –
Dishwasher salt” and “Rinse aid”).

 Select OK to confirm the messages.

The programme selected will briefly ap­pear in the display and the indicator
light for the programme selected will
come on.
Next, the estimated energy and water
consumption may be shown for the
chosen programme for several
seconds.
Then the display will show the estim­ated running time for the programme
selected.

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Before using for the first time

Dishwasher salt

In order to achieve good cleaning res­ults, the dishwasher needs to operate
with soft water. Hard water results in
the build-up of calcium deposits on
crockery and on the wash cabinet walls.
Mains water with a water hardness level
higher than 0.9mmol/l (5°dH – German
scale) must be softened. This occurs
automatically in the integrated water
softener. The water softener is suitable
for a water hardness level of up to

12.6mmol/l (70°dH – German scale).

In order to maintain the functions of
the water softener, it must be reactiv­ated regularly. Reactivation occurs
automatically every ninth programme
sequence. At the start of the next pro­gramme, an additional 4.4l of water is
required for this process. Energy con­sumption increases by 0.015kWh and
the programme is extended by
3minutes.
The above only applies to the ECO
programme at a water hardness of

2.5mmol/l (14°dH – German scale).
For other programmes and water
hardness levels, the frequency of re­activation will differ.

In order to be reactivated, the water
softener requires dishwasher salt.
Depending on the water hardness level
(<3.8mmol/l, or <21°dH – German
scale), dishwasher salt is not required if
combination detergents are being used
(see “Detergent – Active ingredients”).

If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than 0.9mmol/l
(5°dH – German scale) you do not
need to add dishwasher salt. The salt
refill indicator will automatically switch
off after the water hardness has been
set accordingly (see “Settings – Water
hardness”).

 Damage to the water softener

from detergent.
Dishwasher detergent will damage

the water softener.
Do not fill the salt reservoir with

powder or liquid detergent.

 Damage caused by using unsuit-

able salts.
Some types of salt may contain in-

soluble components which can
cause the water softener to malfunc­tion.

Only use special coarse-grained
dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen
salt for reactivation.

If you only ever use combination de­tergent products in your dishwasher,
you can switch off both refill reminders
if you wish (see “Settings – Refill re­minders”).

Please make sure that if you stop us­ing combination detergents, you refill
the dishwasher salt and rinse aid.
Switch the refill reminders back on if
required.

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Before using for the first time

Filling the salt reservoir

Before filling the salt reservoir for the
first time, you must fill it with approx.
2l of water to enable the salt to dis­solve.

Once the dishwasher has been used
once, there is always sufficient water
in the salt reservoir.

 Remove the lower basket from the

wash cabinet and unscrew the salt
reservoir cap.

 Danger of corrosion due to saline

solution.
Water or saline solution will run out

of the reservoir when the cap is
opened. Saline solution that runs out
can cause corrosion in the wash
cabinet and to the dishwasher load.

The salt reservoir should therefore
only be opened in order to replenish
the salt.

 Fill the salt reservoir with approx. 2l

of water (first use only).

 Place the funnel provided over the

salt reservoir and carefully fill with
dishwasher salt until the reservoir is
full. The salt reservoir holds up to
2kg of salt, depending on the type of
salt used.

 Clean off salt residues from around

the salt reservoir opening. Next,
screw the salt reservoir cap on again
firmly.

 Immediately after filling the salt reser-

voir and each time you remove the
salt container cap, run the
65°CQuickPowerWash pro-
gramme with the Express pro­gramme option selected without a
load in the dishwasher to dissolve
and remove any traces of salt from
the wash cabinet.

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Before using for the first time

Refilling the salt

 When Refill salt appears in the dis-

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

 Confirm with OK.

The salt refill indicator will go out.

 Risk of corrosion due to saline

solution.
Saline solution that runs out can

cause corrosion in the wash cabinet
and to the load items.

Each time you remove the salt reser­voir cap, you must run the
65°CQuickPowerWash pro-
gramme with the Express pro­gramme option selected without any
load items in the dishwasher. This
will dissolve and remove any traces
of salt from the wash cabinet.

After the salt reservoir has been filled,
the salt refill indicator may still appear in
the display if the salt concentration has
not yet reached the correct level. In this
case, confirm the message again with
OK.

The salt refill indicator will be switched
off if you have programmed the dish­washer for a water hardness below

0.9mmol/l (5°dH – German scale).

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Before using for the first time

Rinse aid

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

 Washing-up liquid or detergent

can cause damage.
Washing-up liquid and detergent can

damage the rinse aid container.
Only fill it with rinse aid formulated

for domestic dishwashers.

Alternatively, you could use liquid citric
acid at a concentration of up to 10%.
The resulting rinsing and drying quality
on the crockery will not, however, be as
good as when rinse aid is used.

 Risk of acid damage.

The dishwasher can be damaged by
high concentrations of acid.

Under no circumstances should you
use citric acid with a higher acid
content.

If you only ever wish to use combina­tion products in your dishwasher,
you do not need to add rinse aid.
However, for optimum rinsing and
drying results, use dishwasher deter­gent and add dishwasher salt and
rinse aid separately.

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

Please make sure that if you stop us­ing combination detergents, you refill
the dishwasher salt and rinse aid.
Switch the refill reminders back on if
required.

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Before using for the first time

Adding rinse aid

 Press the yellow button on the lid

of the rinse aid reservoir.

The lid will spring open.

 Close the lid firmly until you hear it

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

 Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This

prevents excess foam developing
during the next programme.

You can adjust the rinse aid dosage
for the best wash result (see “Set­tings” chapter, “Rinse aid” section).

Filling the rinse aid reservoir

When the refill reminder Refill rinse aid
appears in the display, the reservoir
contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 to 3
programmes only.

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

The rinse aid refill reminder will disap­pear.

 Fill with rinse aid until the filling level

indicator (arrow) changes to a dark
colour while the door is horizontally
open.

The rinse aid reservoir holds approx­imately 110ml.

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Settings

You can alter the dishwasher’s con­trols to suit changing requirements by
adjusting the settings.

The settings can be altered at any
time.

Opening the settings menu

 Switch the dishwasher on with the

button if it is switched off.

 Use the programme selection but-

ton to select the Further pro­grammes/settings option.

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

 Select the Settings menu option us-

ing the buttons and confirm with
OK.

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

For further information about the dis­play functionality, see the “Display
functions” section in the “Guide to the
appliance” chapter.

Changing settings

 Use the buttons to select the

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

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

 Use the buttons to select the

setting you want and confirm with
OK.

 To exit a sub-menu again, use the

Backbutton.

The display will revert to the menu
above.

Closing the settings menu

 Press the button.
The display will change to the menu.

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