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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Settings

Language

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

You can change the language used in
the display and also the country via the

Language sub-menu.

The flag after the wordLanguage 
serves as a guide if a language that
you do not understand has been set.
In this case keep selecting the menu
option that has a flag after it until you
reach the Language sub-menu.

Water hardness

Your dishwasher is fitted with a water
softener.

- 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).

If the water hardness in your area is
available in a unit other than °dH, you
can convert the values as follows:
1°dH = 0.18mmol/l = 1.78°fH

Setting the water hardness level

 Select the water hardness level in

your area and confirm using OK.

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Settings

Rinse aid

You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for
best results.
The rinse aid dosage can be set from 0
to 6ml.
3ml is the factory default setting.

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

If spots appear on crockery and glass­ware:

- Increase the rinse aid dosage.

If clouding or smearing appears on
crockery and glassware:

- Decrease the rinse aid dosage.

Consumption (EcoFeedback)

You can set whether the energy and
water consumption is displayed for the
selected programme. This function
shows the estimated consumption be­fore a programme, and the actual con­sumption after the end of the pro­gramme.
In this menu you can also call up the
total consumption of energy and water
for all the wash programmes you have
previously run on your dishwasher (see
“Caring for the environment” chapter,
“EcoFeedback consumption ”display
section).

Display Consumption

 Select the Consumption displaymenu

option and confirm with OK.

 Select the setting you want and con-

firm with OK.

Display Total consumption

 Select the Total consumptionmenu op-

tion and confirm with OK.

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 You can display the values for Energy

and Water using the buttons.

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

 Select the Resetmenu option and

confirm with OK.

 Select the Yesmenu option and con-

firm with OK.

 Confirm the message with OK.

The values are now reset to 0.

Settings

Display brightness

You can set the display brightness to
one of seven different levels.

Refill reminders

If you only ever use combination deter­gent products or automatic dispensing
using Miele PowerDisks (if available),
you can switch off the refill reminders
for dishwasher salt and rinse aid if you
wish.

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

AutoOpen

In some programmes the door automat­ically opens slightly to assist the drying
process.

This function can be deactivated if you
wish.

 Risk of damage due to steam.

Steam from the dishwasher could
damage the edges of delicate work­tops when you open the door at the
end of the programme if the fan is no
longer running.

If you have deactivated the auto­matic door opening function but
would still like to open the door at
the end of the programme, then
make sure that you open the door
fully.

Extra clean

You can choose this function to in­crease the cleaning performance of the
programmes.

If you activate this function, the pro­gramme running times and the main
wash temperatures will increase. The
water and energy consumption may in­crease.

If this function is switched on, it will be
applied to all programmes until it is
switched off again (except for the ECO
programme).

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Settings

Extra dry

You can select this function in order to
increase the programme drying per­formance.

If you activate this function, the pro­gramme running times and final rinse
temperatures will increase. The energy
consumption may increase.

If this function is switched on, it will be
applied to all programmes until it is
switched off again (except for the ECO
programme).

2nd interim rinse

You can choose this function to in­crease the cleaning performance of the
programmes with a second interim
rinse.

When this function is activated, water
consumption may increase.

If this function is switched on, it will be
applied to all programmes until it is
switched off again (except for the ECO
programme).

Hygiene cycle

If you mainly use low temperature pro­grammes (<50°C), there is a risk of
bacteria and unpleasant odours build­ing up in the wash cabinet (see “Clean­ing and care – Hygiene cycle”).

If this function is switched on, a mes­sage will be displayed recommending
the use of a high temperature pro­gramme after several low temperature
programmes have been run.

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Software version

You can call up the electronic software
version of your dishwasher for technical
support purposes.

Showroom

For demonstration purposes only.

The dishwasher is equipped with a
demo mode for showroom use.

Factory default

You can reset all dishwasher settings to
the factory default settings.

 Select Reset and confirm with OK.

Settings

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Caring for the environment

Economical dishwashing

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

- Washing in a dishwasher generally
uses less water and energy than
washing by hand.

- There is no need to pre-wash items
under running water, and this unne­cessarily increases water and energy
consumption.

- For the most economical dishwash­ing, make full use of the basket capa­city without overloading the dish­washer. This results in the most eco­nomical dishwashing in terms of en­ergy and water consumption.

- Choose the programme to suit the
type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling (see “Pro­gramme overview”).

- You can connect the dishwasher to a
hot water supply. A hot water con­nection is particularly suitable with
energy-saving water heating sources,
such as solar energy with a circula­tion system.
If the water is heated by electricity,
we would recommend connection to
cold water.

- Select the ECOprogramme for en­ergy-saving dishwashing. This pro­gramme is the most efficient in terms
of its combined energy and water
consumption for cleaning crockery
with a normal level of soiling.

- Follow the detergent manufacturer’s
recommendations on detergent
dosage.

- When using powder or liquid deter­gent, you can use 1/3 less detergent if

the baskets are only half full.

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Caring for the environment

EcoFeedback consumption in­dicator

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

The following information can be shown
on the display:

- An estimate of the consumption be­fore the programme begins

- The actual consumption at the end of
the programme

- The total consumption of the dish­washer

1. Consumption estimate

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

2. Display consumption

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

 Confirm the Consumption (OK)mes-

sage with OK.

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

3. Total consumption

You can view the total consumption of
energy and water for all previously used
programmes of your dishwasher (see
“Settings” chapter, “Consumption” sec­tion).

The estimated consumption will be
shown as a bar chart. The more bars
that are visible (), the higher the en­ergy or water consumption.

The values are influenced by the pro­gramme, any programme options selec­ted, the ambient conditions and the size
of the load.

The display will change automatically
from showing the estimated consump­tion to showing the time remaining.

The estimated consumption function is
activated as standard. This function can
be deactivated, if preferred (see “Set­tings”, “Consumption” section).

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Loading the dishwasher

General information

Remove coarse food residues from
crockery.

There is no need to pre-rinse items un­der running water.

 Damage can be caused by ash,

sand, wax, lubricating grease or
paint.

These substances will contaminate
the dishwasher and can then no
longer be removed.

Do not wash items soiled with these
substances in the dishwasher.

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

- Do not place crockery and cutlery in­side other items where they will cover
one another.

- Load the crockery so that water can
access all surfaces. This ensures that
they get properly cleaned.

- The spray arms must not be blocked
by items that are too tall or hang
through the baskets. Test for free
movement by manually rotating the
spray arms.

- Make sure that small items cannot
fall through the holders in the bas­kets.
Small items such as lids should
therefore be placed in the 3D
MultiFlex tray or cutlery basket (de­pending on model).

Some foods may contain natural dyes,
e.g. carrots, tomatoes or ketchup.
These dyes can discolour plastic items
in the dishwasher if large quantities of
these foods are in contact with the
crockery inside the appliance. The sta­bility of plastic items is not affected by
this discolouration.
Washing silverware can also cause
plastic items to discolour.

- Make sure that all items are securely
positioned.

- Hollow items such as cups, glasses,
pots etc. must be placed upside
down in the baskets.

- Tall and narrow hollow items, such as
champagne glasses, should be
placed in the middle of the basket
rather than in the corners. This en­sures the hollow items are more eas­ily accessed by the water jets.

- Wide-based items should be placed
at an angle so that water can run off
them freely.

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Items not suitable for dishwashers:

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

- Craft items, antiques, valuable vases
and decorative glassware: such items
are not suitable for dishwashers.

- Plastic items that are not heat resist­ant: the high temperatures in the
dishwasher may cause them to melt
or lose shape.

- Copper, brass, tin and aluminium
items: these may discolour or be­come dull.

- Colours painted over a glaze: these
may fade after a number of washes.

- Delicate glassware and glassware
containing lead crystal: clouding may
occur over time.

Silver

Silver that has been in contact with
foods containing sulphur can discolour.
These include egg yolk, onions, mayon­naise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish brine
and marinades.

Silverware previously cleaned with a
silver polish may still be damp or spot-

ted at the end of a programme, where
water has not run off smoothly.

 Damage due to caustic alkaline

detergents.
Aluminium parts (e.g. the grease fil-

ters of cooker hoods) can be dam­aged by caustic alkaline detergents.
In extreme cases, there is a risk of an
explosive chemical reaction (such as
an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reac­tion).

Aluminium components must not be
cleaned in the dishwasher with
caustic alkaline commercial or indus­trial detergents.

Tip: When purchasing new crockery
and cutlery, make sure they are dish­washer-proof if you want to wash them
in the dishwasher.

Glass care

- Clouding may occur on glasses after
frequent washing in the dishwasher.
When washing delicate glassware in
the dishwasher, ensure that only a
special glass care programme with
very low temperatures is selected
(see “Programme overview”). This will
reduce the risk of clouding.

- Purchase glassware that is dish­washer-safe (e.g. Riedel glassware).

- Use detergents with glass protective
additives.

Tip: Rub the silver dry with a cloth.

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Loading the dishwasher

Upper basket

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

Loading the upper basket

 Damage due to leaking water.

If you run the dishwasher without the
upper basket, water can leak out of
the dishwasher.

Only run the dishwasher with the up­per basket in place (except during
the programmeTall items, if available).

 Use the upper basket for small, light-

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

 Long items such as soup ladles and

mixing spoons should be placed lying
down across the front of the upper
basket.

Loading the FlexCare cup rack

You can put cups, small bowls and flat
crockery on the FlexCare cup rack.
Glasses can be arranged along the cup
rack so they sit securely during the pro­gramme.

 Lower the cup rack to do so.
 Raise the cup rack upwards to make

room for tall items.

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Adjusting the FlexCare cup rack

You can set the height and depth of the
cup rack at two different levels. so that
it can accommodate larger cups and so
that taller crockery can be placed un­derneath it.

 Pull the cup rack upwards and click it

into the desired position (see arrow).

Loading the silicone elements of the FlexCare cup rack

The silicone elements in the cup rack
are specially designed to hold tall
glasses with long stems securely.

 Lower the cup rack and lean the

glasses against the openings.

 If you wish you can adjust the left in-

sert of the 3D MultiFlex tray to make
space for taller glasses (see the “Cut­lery” chapter, “3D MultiFlex tray” sec­tion).

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Lowering the spikes

On both front right-hand rows of spikes,
you can lower every other spike to
make it easier to arrange larger crock­ery, like cereal bowls.

 Press the yellow lever downwards ,

and then lower the dark grey spikes

.

 Place the bowls vertically in the row

of spikes.

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Adjusting the upper basket

In order to gain more space for taller
pieces of crockery in the lower basket
or upper basket, the upper basket can
be adjusted on 3levels with 2cm
between each level.

The upper basket can also be set at an
angle so that water can run off freely
from recesses. Make sure, however,
that the basket can slide smoothly in
and out of the wash cabinet.

 Pull out the upper basket.

To raise the upper basket:

 Lift the basket up until it clicks into

place.

To lower the upper basket:

 Pull upwards on the levers at either

side of the upper basket.

 Adjust the basket to the desired

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

When adjusting the upper basket,
make sure that tall plates in the lower
basket do not block the middle spray
arm.

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Lower basket

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

Loading the lower basket

 Place larger and heavier items such

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

Loading the MultiComfort zone

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

 Place very large plates in the middle

of the lower basket.

Tip: When tilted, plates up to 35cm in
diameter can be accommodated.

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Lowering the spikes

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

Both right-hand rows of spikes can be
lowered to make more room for large
items such as pots, pans and serving
dishes.

 Press the yellow lever downwards ,

and then lower the rows of spikes .

Loading the FlexCare glass holder

The silicone elements in the glass
holder provide a stable and secure hold
for delicate stemware.

 Stemware such as wine glasses,

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

 The glass rack can be raised to make

more room for tall items.

You can set the glass holder to two dif­ferent heights.

 Slide the glass holder to the desired

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

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Cutlery tray/cutlery basket

(depending on model)

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

 Load the cutlery into the 3D MultiFlex

tray or into the cutlery basket (de­pending on the model).

Loading the 3D MultiFlex tray

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

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

You can push the left insert to the
middle in order to accommodate tall
items of crockery and long stemmed
glasses in the upper basket (see “Upper
basket” – Loading the silicone elements
of the FlexCare cup rack”).

You can put large and long cutlery in
the recessed centre part of the tray.

Arrange tall items (such as cake
servers) so that they do not block the
upper spray arm.

You can adjust the height of the right­hand insert to create more space in the
right-hand part of the tray for larger cut­lery items or smaller pieces of crockery.

 If spoon handles do not fit between

the holders, then lay them the other
way round.

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 Pull the insert inwards by the yellow

handle and click it into place in one of
the two positions.

Loading the cutlery basket

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

 To avoid the risk of injury, knives and

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

Loading the dishwasher

 Fit the insert onto the cutlery basket if

required.

 Place small items of cutlery in the in-

dividual slots on three sides of the
cutlery basket.

Loading the cutlery insert for the cut­lery basket

Use the insert supplied for heavily
soiled items of cutlery. As this insert
separates the items, they do not over­lap and can be more easily accessed by
the water jets.

 Place cutlery into the insert with the

handles facing downwards.

 Arrange them evenly along the insert.

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Loading the dishwasher

Loading examples

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper basket

Lower basket

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Cutlery tray

Heavily soiled items

Loading the dishwasher

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Dishwashers with cutlery basket

Upper basket

Lower basket

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Cutlery basket

Heavily soiled items

Loading the dishwasher

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Detergent

Active ingredients

 Damage caused by using unsuit-

able detergents.
Detergents that are not suitable for

domestic dishwashers can cause
damage to the dishwasher or to the
load.

Only use detergents formulated for
domestic dishwashers.

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

- Water softening complexing agents
to prevent calcification.

- Alkalis to aid removal of dried-on
soiling.

- Enzymes to break down starch and
loosen protein.

- Oxygen-based bleaching agents to
remove coloured stains (e.g. tea, cof­fee, tomato sauce).

There are different types of detergent:

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

- Tab detergents. These are suitable for
most levels of soiling.

As well as the usual detergents, com­bination products are also available.
These contain rinse aid and water
softener (dishwasher salt).
Only use these combination detergents
for the water hardness levels recom­mended by the manufacturer on the
packaging.
The cleaning and drying performance of
these combination detergents can vary
greatly.

For optimum cleaning and drying res­ults, use dishwasher detergent and
add salt and rinse aid separately.

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

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Detergent

 Risk of chemical burns from de-

tergent.
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.

Keep children away from detergents.
Detergent residues could still be
present in the dishwasher. Keep chil­dren away from the dishwasher when
the door is open. Do not fill the de­tergent dispenser until just before
starting the programme and activate
the door safety lock (depending on
model).

Detergent dispensing

The detergent compartment holds a
maximum of 50ml.

There are marks in the detergent com­partment to aid with dispensing: 20, 30,
max. When the door is opened to a ho­rizontal position, they show the approx­imate fill level in ml and the maximum
fill height.

 Follow the detergent dosage recom-

mended by the manufacturer on the
packaging.

 Unless directed otherwise, use one

detergent tab or add 20 to 30ml of
detergent to the detergent compart­ment, depending on the degree of
soiling of the crockery.

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

Some tabs may not dissolve completely
when the programme QuickPowerWash
is used.

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Detergent

Adding detergent

 Press the yellow button  on the lid

of the detergent compartment.

The lid will spring open.
The lid will also open at the end of a
programme sequence.

The detergent must not cause the
detergent compartment lid to get
stuck. This can prevent the lid from
opening during the programme se­quence.

Do not overfill the detergent com­partment.

 Ensure that the detergent packaging

is properly closed after use. This pre­vents the detergent from getting
damp and clumping together.

 Add the detergent to the detergent

compartment.

 Push the lid shut until you hear it click

into place.

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 You can also apply a small amount of

detergent to the inner panel of the
door in programmes that have a pre­wash stage (see “Programme over­view”).

Operation

Switching on the dishwasher

 Make sure the spray arms can rotate

freely.

 Close the door.
 Open the stopcock, if it is closed.
 Press the button.

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 duration for the selected pro­gramme.

The Start indicator light will flash.

Selecting a programme

Choose your programme according to
the type of crockery and the degree of
soiling.

The different programmes and their
uses are described under “Programme
overview”.

 Use the programme selection but-

ton to select the programme you
want.

The indicator light for the programme
selected will come on.

Further programmes can be selected
under .

 Use the programme selection but-

ton to select the option.

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

 Use the buttons to select the

programme you want from the dis­play.

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

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

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Operation

Display programme duration

The estimated duration of the selected
programme appears on the display be­fore the programme begins. During the
programme, the time left until the end of
the programme is displayed.

Symbols appear to indicate which stage
the programme is at:

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

The displayed duration may vary with
the same programme. It is influenced
by, for example, the water temperature
at each inlet, the reactivation process of
the water softener, the detergent type,
and the amount of dishes and how
soiled they are.

Starting the programme

 Press the Startbutton.

If necessary, confirm the previously
displayed message with OK.

The programme starts.

The Start indicator light will come on.

During the programme sequence, you
can use OK to display the name of the
programme that is currently running.

 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.

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

The programme durations shown in the
“Programme overview” chapter refer to
standard test loads and temperatures.

Each time a programme is run, the con­trol-display module calculates the pro­gramme duration required according to
the temperature of the water taken into
the dishwasher and the size of the load.

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Operation

End of programme

The programme has ended when the
display shows the messageFinished.

In some programmes, if the AutoOpen
function is activated, the door will auto­matically open slightly (see “Settings”
chapter, “AutoOpen” section). This im­proves the drying process.

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

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

 Risk of damage due to steam.

Steam from the dishwasher could
damage the edges of delicate work­tops when you open the door at the
end of the programme if the fan is no
longer running.

If you have deactivated the auto­matic door opening function (see
“Settings” chapter, “AutoOpen” sec­tion), but would still like to open the
door at the end of the programme,
then make sure that you open the
door fully.

Energy management

To save energy, the dishwasher will
switch off automatically 10minutes
after the last time a button is pressed or
after the end of a programme.

You can switch the dishwasher back on
again with the button.

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

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Operation

Switching off the dishwasher

 The dishwasher can be switched off

at any time using the button.

 Confirm the query Switch off with OK.

Switching the dishwasher off during a
programme stops the programme.

You can also do this to stop an ongoing
timer.

 Risk of damage from leaking wa-

ter.
Water leakage can cause damage.
If the dishwasher is not going to be

used for a longer period of time, e.g.
whilst on holiday, the stopcock
should be closed as a precaution.

Unloading the dishwasher

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

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

 First unload the lower basket, then

the upper basket and finally the 3D
MultiFlex tray (if present).
This will prevent water drops from the
upper basket and 3D MultiFlex tray
from falling onto the dishes in the
lower basket.

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Operation

Interrupting a programme

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

 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.

Cancelling or changing a pro­gramme

If a programme is cancelled, import­ant programme stages may be
missed.

A programme should only be can­celled in the first few minutes of the
programme sequence.

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

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button.

 Confirm the query Switch off with OK.

If you would like to select another pro­gramme:

 Switch the dishwasher on again with

the button.

 If you have dispensed detergent

manually, check whether the deter­gent compartment is still closed.
If the lid is already open, fill it with de­tergent again and close the lid.

 Select the programme you want, and

then start it.

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Options

Timer

You can set the start time of a pro­gramme. The programme start time can
be delayed for between 30minutes and
24hours.
With start time delays between
30minutes and 3hours, the delay can
be set in 30minute stages. It is set in
hours for periods longer than this.

With manual detergent dispensing,
the detergent will clump together if
the detergent compartment is not dry
and this may mean it is not fully
rinsed out.

When using the timer function, make
sure that the detergent compartment
is dry before adding detergent. Wipe
dry with a cloth first, if necessary.
Do not use any liquid detergents.
These can leak out.

 Danger to health due to deter-

gent.
To prevent children coming into con-

tact with dishwasher detergent:
Do not fill the detergent dispenser

until just before starting the pro­gramme, i.e. before you activate the

timer. Use the safety lock to secure
the dishwasher door.

Activating the timer

 Switch the dishwasher on with the

button.

The Start indicator light will flash.

 Select the programme you want to

use.

 Press the Timer button.

The most recently set “Start in” time will be shown on the display. The Timer indicator light will light up.

 Set the required time after which the

programme should start automatically
using the buttons.

Pressing and holding buttons or 
will automatically adjust the time.

 Confirm with OK.

The Start indicator light will come on.

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Options

After you have activated the timer, all
the displays will switch off after a few
minutes to save energy.

Press the button to switch the dis­play back on again for a few minutes.

The time up until the programme starts
will show counting down in the display
in hours for durations above 10hours,
and in minutes for durations below this.

At the end of the delay period, the pro­gramme selected begins automatically.
The time remaining will appear in the
display and the Timer indicator light
will go out.

Starting a programme before the time for the timer has elapsed:

A programme can be started before the
time for the timer has elapsed.
Proceed as follows:

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button.

 Switch the dishwasher on again with

the button.

 Select the programme you want.
 Press the Startbutton.

The programme starts. The Start indic­ator light will come on.

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Guide for selecting a programme

Pots, pans, everyday crockery

and cutlery

Standard dried-on normal

food deposits

Stubborn dried-on, burnt-on

food deposits containing

starch or protein

1

Water and

energy saving programme

Maximum

cleaning performance

Crockery Food deposits Programme

features

Temperature-sensitive dishes,

glasses and plastics

Mixed crockery

Lightly dried-on

normal food

deposits

All normal

food deposits

Lightly dried-on

normal food

deposits

Programme with glass care

Variable,

sensor-controlled programme

Short programme taking

less than an hour

No crockery

Residual salt after refilling

the salt container

Flushes out

salt residues

1

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

Deposits containing protein can be left by food such as fried meat or fish.

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Guide for selecting a programme

Gentle45°C 

Auto 45–65°C 

QuickPowerWash 65°C 

ECO

Intensive 75°C 

Programme

2

Consumption estimate

3

QuickPowerWash 65°C 

+ Express 

2

The programmes can be combined with the “Express” or “IntenseZone” programme options
(see “Programme options”).
You can also select the “Extra clean”, “Extra dry” and “Second interim rinse” function
(if available) (see “Settings”).

3

The estimated values may change due to the selected settings or programme options,
or the conditions in which the appliance is being used.

Programme duration 13 minutes,

no heating up,

solely for flushing out salt.

Energy consumption

Water consumption

Programme duration

Energy consumption

Water consumption

Programme duration

Energy consumption

Water consumption

Programme duration

Energy consumption

Water consumption

Programme duration

Energy consumption

Water consumption

Programme duration

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Programme overview

Programme Programme sequence

Pre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying/

°C °C

1

ECO

Auto45–65°C Variable programme sequence,

Intensive 75°C 

QuickPowerWash
65°C

Gentle45°C 

PowerWash 60°C 

ExtraQuiet55°C

Maintenance wash

- 54

sensor-controlled adjustment according to load size and level of soiling

As

required

45–65

75

- 65

45

60

- 55

- 75



As

required













44

55–70

55–70

65

55–70

55–70

55–70

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AutoOpen

 / 

 / 

 / 

 / 

 / 

 / 

 / 

 / 

1

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

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Programme overview

4,5

2

Time

3:58/3:58

2:05–3:35 1:57–3:21

3

3:41

Consumption

Electrical energy Water

Cold water Hot water Litres Cold water Hot water

15°C 60°C 15°C 60°C

kWh kWh h:min h:min

0.74/0.73

0.75–1.05

4,5

3

0.52/0.51

0.45–0.55

4,5

3

8.9

6.0–13.0

1.35 0.85 14.0 3:11 3:03

1.20 0.75 10.5 0:58 0:58

0.90 0.40 13.0 2:44 2:28

1.00 0.50 13.0 2:24 2:12

0.95 0.60 9.5 3:59 3:50

1.75 1.00 19.0 2:09 1:47

2

Values for the ECO programme were calculated under standardised testing conditions.
Values for the remaining programmes were calculated under comparable testing condi­tions.
In practice, the selected settings, programme options or operating conditions may result
in different values.

3

Dishwashers with cutlery tray/cutlery basket

4

Minimum value: half load with light soiling

5

Maximum value: full load with heavy soiling

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Programme overview

Further programmes

PowerWash60°C

Programme for cleaning a mixed load
with normal household food residues.

ExtraQuiet55°C

Very quiet programme with longer dura­tion. This programme is suitable for a
mixed load with normal household food
residues that have dried on slightly.

Maintenance programme

The dishwasher wash cabinet is gener­ally self-cleaning. However, if residues
or deposits occur, use the Mainten-

anceprogramme to clean it. The dish-

washer must not be loaded for this pro­gramme. This programme is designed
for cleaning the wash cabinet using
care products (dishwasher cleaner/
dishwasher conditioner) (see “Optional
accessories” chapter, “Appliance care”
section). Follow the instructions on the
packaging. When using dishwasher
care products, detergent should not be
dispensed. For this reason, automatic
dispensing (if available) will be deactiv­ated for this programme.

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Programme options

Selecting programme options

You can use programme options to ad­just the programmes.

To do this, you can select or deselect
the programme options before running
the programme.

 Switch the dishwasher on with the

button.

The Start indicator light will flash.

 Select a different programme as re-

quired.

 Press the button for the programme

option you want.

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

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

 In this instance, confirm the message

with OK.

 Press the Startbutton to start the

programme.

The selected programme option will re­main active for that particular pro­gramme until the setting is changed (ex­cept for the ECOprogramme).

Express

The Express programme option re­duces the programme duration.

In order to achieve optimum cleaning
results, the temperature, and therefore
the energy consumption, will increase
with this option.

The time by which the programme dura­tion is shortened varies according to the
selected programme.

Selecting the Express programme
option may take precedence over other
selected options.

When used in combination with the
QuickPowerWash programme, the
Express programme option results
in a rinse designed solely for the pur­pose of flushing out the chamber to
remove salt solution that leaked out
after refilling the salt reservoir.

IntenseZone

The IntenseZone programme option increases cleaning performance in the lower basket.

Energy consumption increases due to
the extended wash duration in the lower
basket and increased temperature.

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Cleaning and care

Check the condition of your dish­washer regularly (approx. every 4–6
months). In this way, faults and prob­lems can be avoided.

 Damage due to unsuitable clean-

ing agents.
All surfaces are susceptible to

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

Only use cleaning agents formulated
for use on the relevant surfaces.

Cleaning the wash cabinet

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

The frequent use of low-temperature
wash programmes (<50°C) increases
the risk of contamination and odours in­side the wash cabinet. Run the Intens-
ive 75°C programme once per month
to clean the wash cabinet and prevent
odours from developing.

However, if residues such as limescale
or grease have been deposited, use the

Maintenance programme to clean the

dishwasher (see “Programme overview
– Additional programmes”) with
dishwasher cleaner (see “Optional ac­cessories – Appliance care”). Follow the
instructions on the product packaging.

Miele cleaning and care products are
available to order from the Miele Cus­tomer Service Department or from the
Miele online shop.

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 Clean the filters in the wash cabinet

regularly.

Cleaning and care

Hygiene cycle

If you mainly use low temperature pro­grammes, there is a risk of bacteria and
unpleasant odours building up in the
wash cabinet. If you repeatedly use low
temperature programmes, you should
regularly run a high temperature pro­gramme. This is to prevent the build-up
of residues and odours.

You can activate or deactivate a Hy­giene info message (see “Settings – Hy­giene cycle”).
If you deactivate this message, run the
Intensive75°Cprogramme once per
month to clean the wash cabinet and
prevent odours from developing.

Cleaning the door and the door seal

The door seal and the sides of the dish­washer door cannot be reached and
cleaned by the spray arm jets. As a res­ult, mould can develop here.

 Wipe the door seals regularly with a

damp cloth to remove food deposits.

 Wipe off any food or drink residues

that may have dripped onto the sides
of dishwasher door.

Cleaning the control panel

 The control panel should only be

wiped with a damp cloth.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the appliance front

 Damage due to soiling.

Soiling that is left too long might be­come impossible to remove and
could cause the external surfaces to
alter or discolour.

It is therefore best to remove any
soiling immediately.

 Clean the appliance front with a clean

soft sponge and a solution of warm
water and washing-up liquid. After
cleaning, wipe the surfaces dry using
a soft cloth.
A clean, damp microfibre cloth
without detergent can also be used.

To avoid damaging the external sur­faces, do not use the following:

- Detergents containing soda, ammo­nia, acids or chlorides

- Detergents containing descaling
agents

- Abrasive detergents, e.g. scouring
powder, scouring liquid, or pumice
stones

- Detergents containing solvents

- Stainless steel cleaning agents

- Dishwasher cleaner

- Oven cleaner

- Glass cleaning agents

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

- Eraser stain remover blocks

- Sharp metal scrapers

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- Wire wool

- Steam cleaners

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the spray arms

Particles of food can get stuck in the
spray arm nozzles and bearings. The
spray arms should therefore be inspec­ted regularly (approx. every 2–
4months).

Never run a wash programme
without using the spray arms.

 Damage due to soiling entering

the circulation system.
Without filters, soiling can enter the

circulation system and cause a
blockage.

Do not run a wash programme
without the lower spray arm or
without the filters.

When cleaning the filters and spray
arms, make sure that coarse soiling
cannot get into the circulation sys­tem.

 Switch the dishwasher off.

Removing the cutlery tray (if present)

In order to be able to remove the upper
spray, you first have to remove the cut­lery tray (if present).

 Take out the cutlery tray.

 Press the rail safety clips on both

sides of the cutlery tray together
and remove the safety clips.

 Take out the cutlery tray completely.

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Cleaning and care

Removing the top spray arm

 Push the upper spray arm upwards

to engage the inner ratchet. Then un­screw the spray arm by rotating the

screw connection anti-clockwise.

Removing the middle spray arm

Removing the lower spray arm

 Remove the lower basket.

 Rotate the screw connection of the

lower spray arm anti-clockwise

and pull the spray arm upwards to re-

move.

Cleaning the spray arms

 Rotate the screw connection of the

middle spray arm clockwise and
remove the spray arm.

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 Use a pointed object to push food

particles into the spray arm nozzles.

 Rinse the spray arm thoroughly under

running water.

Cleaning and care

Refitting the spray arms

 Refit the upper spray arm and tighten

it by hand.

 Refit the middle spray arm.
 Refit the lower spray arm and ensure

that the filter combination lies flat in
the base of the wash cabinet.

 Rotate the screw connection of the

lower spray arm clockwise until the
arrow in the viewing window points to
the lock symbol.

Inserting the cutlery tray (if present)

 Slide the cutlery tray back onto the

rails from the front.

 Replace the safety clips in the rails on

both sides of the cutlery tray.

 Make sure the spray arms can rotate

freely.

 Damage due to soiling entering

the circulation system.
The lower spray arm is used to se-

cure the filter combination. Without
filters, coarse soiling can enter the
circulation system and cause a
blockage.

Do not run a wash programme
without the lower spray arm or
without the filters.

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Cleaning and care

Checking the filters in the wash cabinet

The filter combination in the base of the
wash cabinet retains coarse soiling
from the suds solution. This prevents
soiling getting into the circulation sys­tem and re-entering the wash cabinet
through the spray arms.

 Damage due to soiling entering

the circulation system.
Without filters, soiling can enter the

circulation system and cause a
blockage.

Do not run a wash programme
without the lower spray arm or
without the filters.

When cleaning the filters and spray
arms, make sure that coarse soiling
cannot get into the circulation sys­tem.

The filters can become blocked by soil­ing that collects over time. The level of
soiling and the time it takes before the
filters need cleaning will vary depending
on use.

Cleaning the filters

 Switch the dishwasher off.
 Remove the lower spray arm (see

“Cleaning and care” chapter, “Clean­ing the spray arms” section).

 Before removing the filter combina-

tion, remove any coarse soiling to
prevent it from entering the circulation
system.

 Remove the filter combination.

The messageCheck filters will appear in
the display after every 50 programme
cycles.

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

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Cleaning and care

 In order to clean the inside of the fil-

ter, pull the microfilter on the plastic
ring downwards and away from the
filter combination.

 Rinse all the parts under running wa-

ter.
If necessary, use a soft cleaning
brush to remove soiling.

 Insert the microfilter back into the fil-

ter combination.

 Refit the filter combination so that it

lies flat in the base of the wash cab­inet.

 Refit the lower spray arm to the filter

combination using the screw connec­tion.

 Rotate the screw connection clock-

wise until the arrow in the viewing
window points to the lock symbol.

 Damage due to soiling entering

the circulation system.
The lower spray arm is used to se-

cure the filter combination. Without
filters, coarse soiling can enter the
circulation system and cause a
blockage.

Do not run a wash programme
without the lower spray arm or
without the filters.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the water inlet filter

A filter is incorporated in the screw
thread to protect the water inlet valve. If
the filter is soiled, insufficient water
flows into the wash cabinet.

 Risk of electric shock from mains

voltage.
The plastic housing of the water con-

nection contains an electrical valve.
The housing must not be dipped in

water.

 Disconnect the dishwasher from the

mains.
To do this, turn off the dishwasher,
switch off at the socket and remove
the plug.

 Close the stopcock.
 Unscrew the water inlet valve.

 Remove the seal from the screw

thread.

 Using pointed pliers, take hold of the

plastic filter slat and remove the filter.

 Rinse the filter under running water.
 Reassemble in reverse order.

Screw the screw thread securely
back onto the stopcock. Slowly open
the stopcock. If water drips out,
tighten the screw thread.

Never forget to put the filter back in
place after cleaning.

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Cleaning the drain pump

If water remains in the wash cabinet
after the end of a programme, the water
has not been pumped away. The drain
pump may be blocked by foreign ob­jects. These are easy to remove.

 Disconnect the dishwasher from the

mains.
To do this, turn off the dishwasher,
switch off at the socket and withdraw
the plug.

 Take the filter combination out of the

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

Cleaning and care

 Press the catch of the drain pump

cover inwards .

 Scoop the water out of the cabinet

using a suitable small container or
utensil.

 Tip the cover inwards until it is re-

leased .

 Rinse the cover thoroughly under run-

ning water and remove all foreign ob­jects.

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Cleaning and care

The drain pump (see arrow) is under­neath the cover.

 Risk of injury from glass splin-

ters.
It is especially difficult to see glass

splinters in the drain pump.
Take care when cleaning the drain

pump.

 Damage due to incorrect clean-

ing.
The components are delicate and

can be damaged during cleaning.
Take care when cleaning the drain

pump.

 Carefully remove all foreign objects

from the drain pump. Check the drain
pump impeller by manually turning it.
You will feel a little resistance when
you turn the impeller.

 Refit the cover by placing it down

vertically from above.

Ensure that the catch engages cor­rectly.

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Problem solving guide

Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily
remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be
needed.

The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault,
and to correct it.

This section only lists faults that you can remedy yourself. All other faults are
shown in Fault FXX.

Technical problems

Problem Cause and remedy

The display remains
dark and the Start in­dicator light is not
flashing after the dish­washer has been
switched on with the
button.

The dishwasher stops
during a programme.

The dishwasher is not plugged in.

 Insert the plug and switch on at the socket.

The mains fuse has tripped.

 Reset the trip switch in the fuse box or replace the

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

 If the mains fuse trips again, contact the Miele

Customer Service Department.

The mains fuse has tripped.

 Reset the trip switch in the fuse box or replace the

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

 If the mains fuse trips again, contact Miele Ser-

vice.

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Fault messages

Problem Cause and remedy

One of the following
faults appears in the
display:

Fault FXX There may be a technical fault.

Waterproof The Waterproof system has reacted.

Fault F78 Circulation pump fault.

Before rectifying the problem:

 Switch the dishwasher off.

 Switch the dishwasher back on after a few

seconds.

 Restart the desired programme.

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

 Switch the dishwasher off.
 Close the stopcock.
 Call Miele Service.

 Switch the dishwasher off.
 Close the stopcock.
 Call Miele Service.

 Switch the dishwasher off.
 Switch the dishwasher back on.
 Restart the desired programme.

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

 Switch the dishwasher off.
 Close the stopcock.
 Call Miele Service.

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Problem solving guide

Door release

Problem Cause and remedy

The following fault is in­dicated via the display:

Door fault The door does not open automatically.

Before rectifying the problem:

 Switch the dishwasher off.

There may be a technical fault.

 Open the door manually (see “Before using for the

first time – Opening the door”) and switch the
dishwasher back on again.

 If the same fault message appears again, call the

Miele Customer Service Department.

The door locking pins do not retract after the door is
opened.
There may be a technical fault.

 Switch the dishwasher back on.
 If the same fault message appears again, call the

Miele Customer Service Department.

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Water inlet fault

Problem Cause and remedy

One of the following
messages appears in
the display:

Open stopcock The stopcock is closed.

 Open the stopcock fully.

Water intake Before rectifying the problem:

 Switch the dishwasher off.

The water inlet is restricted.

 Open the stopcock fully and start the programme

again.

 Clean the filter in the water inlet (see “Cleaning

and care” – Cleaning the filter in the water inlet”).

 The water-connection pressure is lower than

50kPa.
Seek professional advice.

 The on-site connection for the water drainage may

be too low and you will need to vent the water
drainage (see “Installation – Water drainage”).

Fault F18 A technical fault has occurred.

 Switch the dishwasher off.
 Close the stopcock.
 Call the Miele Customer Service Department.

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Water drainage fault

Problem Cause and remedy

The message
Drain appears in the
display.

Before rectifying the problem:

 Switch the dishwasher off.

Water drainage fault.
There might be water in the wash cabinet.

 Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning and

care” chapter, “Cleaning the filters” section).

 Clean the drain pump (see “Cleaning and care”

chapter, “Cleaning the drain pump” section).

 Remove any kinks or loops in the drain hose.

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Problem solving guide

General problems with the dishwasher

Problem Cause and remedy

The indicator lights and
the display are dark.

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

The detergent compart­ment lid cannot be
closed.

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

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

The dishwasher has switched off automatically to
save energy.

 Switch the dishwasher on again with the button.

The detergent compartment was still damp when de­tergent was added.

 Only add the detergent when the detergent com-

partment is dry.

Residual detergent is blocking the catch.

 Remove the residual detergent.

This is part of the normal function of the drying sys­tem. The moisture will dissipate after a short while.

Before rectifying the problem:

 Switch the dishwasher off.

The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged.

 Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning and

care” chapter, “Cleaning the filters” section).

The drain pump is blocked.

 Clean the drain pump (see “Cleaning and care”

chapter, “Cleaning the drain pump” section).

The drain hose is kinked.

 Remove any kinks from the drain hose.

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Noises

Problem Cause and remedy

Knocking noise in the
wash cabinet

Rattling noise in the
wash cabinet

Knocking noise in the
water pipes

A spray arm is knocking against a wash item.

 Carefully open the door and rearrange the wash

items that are obstructing the spray arm.

Wash items are insecure in the wash cabinet.

 Carefully open the door and rearrange the wash

items so that they sit securely.

There is a foreign object (e.g. glass shard) in the drain
pump.

 Remove the foreign object from the drain pump

(see “Cleaning and care” chapter, “Cleaning the
drain pump” section).

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

 However, this will not affect the functioning of the

dishwasher in any way. If in doubt, contact a suit­ably qualified plumber.

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Problem solving guide

Unsatisfactory washing result

Problem Cause and remedy

The crockery is not
clean.

There are smears on
glassware and cutlery.
There is a bluish sheen
on the surface of glass­ware. The film can be
wiped off.

The crockery was not loaded correctly.

 See notes under “Loading the dishwasher” for ex-

amples on how to load crockery and cutlery.

The programme was not powerful enough.

 Select a more powerful programme (see “Pro-

gramme overview”).

 Activate the Extra clean function (see “Settings –

Extra clean”).

 Activate the “Second interim rinse” function (see

“Settings – Second interim rinse”).

Not enough detergent was dispensed.

 Use more detergent during manual dispensing or

change the detergent you are using.

 Increase the dispensing quantity during automatic

dispensing (if available) (see “Settings – AutoDos”).

Items are blocking the path of the spray arms.

 Carry out a rotation check and if needed rearrange

the items so that the spray arms can rotate freely.

The filter combination in the wash cabinet is not
clean or was incorrectly fitted.
This may have caused the spray arm jets to become
blocked.

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

ing and care – Cleaning the spray arms”).

The rinse aid dosage is set too high.

 Reduce the dosage (see “Settings” chapter, “Rinse

aid” section).

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Problem Cause and remedy

The crockery is not dry
or cutlery and glasses
are flecked.

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

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

Tea or lipstick stains
have not been com­pletely removed.

The rinse aid dosage is too low or the rinse aid con­tainer is empty.

 Replenish the rinse aid container, increase the

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

The crockery was taken out of the wash cabinet too
soon.

 Leave the crockery in longer (see “Operation – Un-

loading the dishwasher”).

The duration of the drying phase for the selected pro­gramme is not sufficient for the crockery (particularly
for plastic crockery).

 Select the Extradry function (see “Settings – Ex-

tradry”).

You have used combination products that have insuf­ficient drying performance.

 Switch to another detergent, or replenish the rinse

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

Ingredients from the detergent have formed a de­posit.

 Switch to another detergent straight away.

The glassware is not dishwasher-proof. The surface
has altered.

 No remedy.

Purchase glassware that is dishwasher-proof.

The wash temperature of the selected programme
was too low.

 Select a programme with a higher main wash tem-

perature.

The bleaching effect of the detergent used is too low.

 Switch to another detergent.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

White residue is visible
on the crockery. Cloud­ing has occurred on
glassware and cutlery.
The film can be wiped
off.

Plastic items are discol­oured.

The rinse aid dosage is set too low.

 Increase the dispensing quantity (see “Settings –

Rinse aid”).

There is no salt in the salt reservoir.

 Fill the salt reservoir (see “Before using for the first

time – Dishwasher salt”).

The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor­rectly.

 Replace the cap, making sure that it screws back

on correctly.

Unsuitable combination detergents were used.

 Switch to another detergent. If using detergent

tabs or powder detergent, do not choose combin­ation products and ensure you refill the dish­washer salt and rinse aid.

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

 Programme the water softener to a higher water

hardness level (see “Settings – Water hardness”).

Too much detergent was dispensed.

 Reduce the dispensing quantity during automatic

dispensing (if available) (see “Settings – AutoDos”).

 Activate the “Second interim rinse” function (see

“Settings – Second interim rinse”).

Not enough combination detergent was dispensed.
The water softener performance is not sufficient.

 Increase the dispensing quantity during automatic

dispensing (if available) (see “Settings – AutoDos”).

 Add more dishwasher salt.

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

 Use more detergent (see “Detergent”).

Parts that are already discoloured will not revert to
their original colour.

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Problem Cause and remedy

There are rust stains on
cutlery.

The affected items are not corrosion-resistant.

 No remedy.

Purchase cutlery that is dishwasher-safe.

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

 Always run the 65°C QuickPowerWash pro-

gramme with the Express option selected and
without any load items in the dishwasher immedi­ately after adding dishwasher salt.

The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor­rectly.

 Replace the cap, making sure that it screws back

on correctly.

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Service

AC xxxV xxHz

x,x kW
xx A

Made in xxx

X xxxx

Mat.: xxxxxxxx

Contact in the event of a fault

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

You can book a Miele Customer Ser­vice Department call-out online at
www.miele.com/service.

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

Please quote the model identifier and
serial number of your appliance (Fabr./
SN/Nr.) when contacting the Miele Cus­tomer Service Department. This inform­ation can be found on the data plate.

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

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

EPREL database

From 1 March 2021, information on en­ergy labelling and ecodesign require­ments will be available in the European
Product Database (EPREL). You can
find the product database at the follow­ing link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/. You
will be asked to enter the model identi­fier.

The model identifier can be found on
the data plate.

Warranty

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

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

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Note for test institutes

All information required regarding com­parison testing and measuring noise
levels is given in the Comparison tests
leaflet.
Please order the latest version of this
leaflet by email from:

- [e-mail]

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

You can also download the brochure
from the Miele website.

Service

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Optional accessories

Dishwasher detergent, rinse aid and
cleaning and care products are avail­able for this dishwasher, as are optional
accessories.
All the products have been designed for
Miele appliances.

These and many other products can be
ordered from the Miele webshop, the
Miele Customer Service Department or
your Miele dealer.

Dishwasher detergent, rinse aid and salt

When selecting your Miele dishwasher,
you opted for top quality and perform­ance. To achieve optimum results all the
time, it is important to use the right
dishwasher products. Not all off-the­shelf products deliver the same results
in all dishwashers.
For this reason Miele offers dishwasher
products specifically designed for Miele
appliances.

Powder detergent

- With active oxygen for thorough
cleaning

- With enzymes that are effective even
at low temperatures

- With glass-protection formula against
corrosion

Rinse aid

- For sparkling glasses

- Helps crockery to dry

- With glass-protection formula against
corrosion

- Specially designed cap for precise,
easy dispensing

Dishwasher salt

- Prevents limescale on crockery and
in the appliance

- Extra coarse-grained

Detergent tabs

- Sparkling results even with stubborn
food deposits

- Combination product with other func­tions such as rinse aid, dishwasher
salt and glass protection additives

- Phoshate free ‒ helps protect the en­vironment

- No need to unwrap thanks to water­soluble wrapping

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Appliancecare

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

Dishwasher cleaner

- For use with the Maintenancepro­gramme without detergent dispens­ing

- Cleans the dishwasher effectively
and thoroughly

- Removes grease, bacteria, and asso­ciated unpleasant odours

- Ensures excellent dishwashing res­ults

Descaling agent

- Removes heavy limescale deposits

- Mild and gentle with natural citric
acid

Optional accessories

Conditioner

- Removes odours, limescale and light
deposits

- Maintains the elasticity and leak
tightness of the seals

Freshener

- Neutralises unpleasant odours

- Fresh, pleasant fragrance of lime and
green tea

- Easy and convenient to attach to the
dishwasher basket

- Very economical; lasts for 60 wash
cycles

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

The Miele Waterproof system

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

Water inlet

 Danger to health due to wash

water.
Water in the dishwasher is not drink-

ing water.
Do not drink any water from the dish-

washer.

 Health risk and risk of damage

due to contaminated inlet water.
The quality of the incoming water

must correspond to the drinking wa­ter specification of the country in
which the dishwasher is being oper­ated.

Connect the dishwasher to a drinking
water supply.

The dishwasher may be connected to
cold or hot water (up to max. 65°C)
supplies.
If energy-saving water heating sources
such as solar energy circulation sys­tems are used, we recommend connec­tion to the hot water. This saves both
time and electrical energy costs. Hot
water is used in all programmes.

The SolarSaveprogramme (if available)
requires a hot water connection of
between a minimum of 45°C and a
maximum of 65°C (inlet temperature).
The higher the water inlet temperature,
the better the cleaning and drying res­ults.

The inlet hose is approx. 1.5m long. A

1.5m long, flexible metal extension
hose (tested to 14,000kPa/140bar) is
available as an optional accessory from
Miele specialist retailers or the Miele
Customer Service Department.

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

A stopcock with a ¾"threaded union is
required for the connection. If a stop­cock is not available, a qualified
plumber should connect the dishwasher
to the domestic water supply.

A non-return valve is not required. The
appliance meets the requirements of
the applicable DIN standards.

The water-connection pressure needs
to be between 50 and 1,000kPa. If the
water-connection pressure is too high,
a pressure reducing valve must be fit­ted.

 Risk of damage from leaking wa-

ter.
The connection point is subject to

mains water pressure. Water leaking
from it can cause damage.

You should therefore open the stop­cock slowly and check for leaks.
Correct the position of the washer
and screw thread if appropriate.

 Risk of damage due to excessive

pressure.
A brief increase in the water pressure

can damage components of the
dishwasher.

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

 Risk of electric shock from mains

voltage.
There are electrical components in

the water inlet hose.
The inlet hose must not be shortened

or damaged in any way (see illustra­tion).

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Water drainage

The dishwasher’s drainage system is fit­ted with a non-return valve, which pre­vents dirty water from flowing back into
the appliance 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 to attach a further
length of hose. The drainage length
must not be longer than 4m and the
delivery head no higher than 1m.

If the hose is to be directly fitted to the
drainage outlet on site, use the hose
clip supplied (see installation plan).

The hose can be directed to the left or
the right of the appliance.

The on-site connector for the drain hose
can be adapted to different hose dia­meters. If the connector extends too far
into the drain hose, it must be
shortened. Otherwise, the drain hose
can become blocked.

Lay the drain hose so that it does not
kink and is not being subjected to
pressure or tension.

 Risk of damage from leaking wa-

ter.
Leaking water can cause damage.
After commissioning, make sure that

the water is not leaking.

The drain hose must not be shortened.

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*INSTALLATION*

Venting the water drain

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

 Open the dishwasher door fully.

Installation

 Remove the lower basket.
 Insert a screwdriver into the middle

opening of the vent valve in the left

wash cabinet wall.

 Press the screwdriver further into the

opening and push it through the

membrane behind.

The vent opening for the water drain is
now open.

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*INSTALLATION*

Installation

Electrical connection

The dishwasher is “connector-ready” as
standard for connection to an earthed
socket.

The socket must be easily accessible
after the dishwasher has been installed.
If that is not possible, ensure that a
suitable means of disconnection is
provided on the installation side for
each pole.

 Risk of fire from overheating.

Connecting the dishwasher to a
multi-socket adapter or to an exten­sion lead can overload the mains
connection cable.

For safety reasons, do not use an ex­tension lead or multi-socket adapter.

The electrical installation must comply
with VDE0100 requirements.

For safety reasons, we recommend us-

ing a type residual current device

(RCD) in the assigned electrical installa­tion for connecting the dishwasher.

These operating instructions and the
data plate indicate the nominal power
consumption and the appropriate fuse
rating. Compare this information with
the data of the on-site electrical con­nection.
If in any doubt, consult a qualified elec­trician.

Do not connect the dishwasher to a
stand-alone inverter such as those used
with an autonomous power supply, e.g.
solar power. When the dishwasher is
switched on, power surges could result
in a safety switch-off. This could dam­age the electronic module.

If the mains connection cable is dam­aged, it must only be replaced with a
specific mains connection cable of the
same type (available from the Miele
Customer Service Department). For
safety reasons, such replacement may
only be carried out by a qualified spe­cialist or the Miele Customer Service
Department.

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Technical data

Dishwasher model Normal XXL

Technical data

Height of freestanding appli­ance

Height of built-in appliance 80.5cm

Height of building-in niche Min. 80.5cm (+6.5cm) Min. 84.5cm (+6.5cm)

Width 59.8cm 59.8cm

Width of building-in niche 60cm 60cm

Depth of freestanding appli­ance

Depth of built-in appliance 57cm 57cm

Weight Max. 58kg Max. 49kg

Voltage See data plate

Rated load See data plate

Fuse rating See data plate

Test certifications awarded See data plate

Water pressure 50–1000kPa

84.5cm
(adjustable by
+3.5cm)

(adjustable by
+6.5cm)

60cm -

(0.5–10bar)

-

84.5cm
(adjustable by
+6.5cm)

50–1000kPa
(0.5–10bar)

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

Delivery head Max. 1m Max. 1m

Drainage length Max. 4m Max. 4m

Mains connection cable Approx. 1.7m Approx. 1.7m

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

*Depending on model

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