Miele G 856 SC ELITE User Manual [en, fr]

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Operating instructions

Novotronic G 856 SC Elite

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions

before

installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 431 320

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Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

Caring for the environment

Energy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Guide to the dishwasher

Wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using for the first time

To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Child Safety Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programming the water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Checking the programmed water hardness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the dosage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Loading the dishwasher

Items not recommended for dishwashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Cutlery tray (SC units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjustable cup racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Coffee bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Lower basket inserts

Removing an insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Inserting an insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Foldable spike insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

PlateGuard Plus insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Basket accessories

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Contents

Operation

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

Running the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Program sequence indicator (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

At the end of a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Interrupting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Additional features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

"Top Solo" (15). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Delay Start (18). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Extended drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Frequently asked questions After sales service Transport User Maintenance Instructions

Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Cleaning the door and door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING –

When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the fol lowing:

Read all instructions before installa tion or use of the dishwasher to pre vent injury and machine damage.

The manufacturer cannot be held re sponsible for damage or injury caused by improper use of this appliance.

Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose. This appliance is intended for residential use only.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.

Electrical safety

Before installation make sure that

the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply. This data must correspond to prevent injury and machine damage. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.

Before installation or service, dis

connect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit, “trip ping” the circuit breaker or removing the fuse.

Do not use an extension cord to

connect this appliance to electric ity. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance

(e.g. danger of overheating).

Be certain your appliance is prop

erly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, conti nuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety require ment be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by the lack, or inadequacy of, an effective grounding system.

Installation

Installation and repair work should

be by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and could void the warranty.

This equipment is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans or air craft. However, under certain conditions it may be possible for an installation in these applications. Please contact the nearest Miele dealer or the Miele Tech nical Service Department with specific requirements.

Inspect the dishwasher for ship

ping damage. Do not install or op erate a damaged unit. Contact the place of purchase.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,

bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!

This dishwasher should only be in

stalled under a continuous countertop secured to adjacent cabinetry.

Do not install this dishwasher be

neath a cooking surface or oven.

Do not, under any circumstances

cut the intake hose or submerge in liquid. This hose contains electrical components that could cause injury or property damage if cut or submerged.

Use

Only use the dishwasher if all pan-

els are properly in place.

Do not tamper with the controls.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not

allow children to play in, on, or near the dishwasher.

Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the

door or baskets of the dishwasher.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen

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

Do not wash plastic items unless

they are labeled "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For items not labeled, check the manufacturer’s recommenda tions.

When loading tableware, place sharp items away from the door

seal to prevent damage to the seal. Load knives pointing downwards to prevent injuries.

Only use detergents and rinse aids recommended for residential dish

washers. Keep all detergents and rinse aids out of the reach of children.

Do not drink water from the dishwasher! Harmful residues could be

present.

For dishwashers with visible heating element

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

Disposal of an appliance

If the appliance is removed from its installation and will not be used,

the door to the wash cabinet should be removed to prevent children from being locked in the machine. When discard ing an old dishwasher, unplug it from the power outlet, remove the door to the wash cabinet and cut off the power cord.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

AVERTISSEMENT –

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

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

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

Les réparations doivent être effec tuées uniquement par une per

sonne compétente. Débrancher l’appa reil de la prise de courant avant d’en faire l’entretien (enlever la fiche de la prise ou fermer le disjoncteur).

Installer uniquement ce lave-vais selle sous un comptoir continu qui

est fixé à des meubles adjacents.

Vous devez mettre le lave-vaisselle à la terre. Installer le lave-vaisselle

en observant les instructions pour l’ins tallation ci-jointes.

Utiliser des détersifs pour les lave-vaiselle ménagers seulement

Utiliser uniquement des détersifs et des produits de rinçage recommandés pour les lave-vaisselle.

Ne pas utiliser votre lave-vaisselle à moins que tous les panneaux

soient bien en place.

Ne pas permettre aux enfants de jouer dans ou sur le lave-vaisselle.

Ranger tous les détersifs et pro duits de rinçage hors de la portée

des enfants.

Ne pas modifier les commandes.

Ne pas boire l’eau du meuble de lavage.

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MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

Au moment de remplir le lave-vais selle :

Mettre les articles pointus de

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manière à ce qu’ils n’endommagent pas le seau étanche de la porte.

Mettre le tranchant des couteaux

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vers le bas afin de réduir les risques de blessure.

Ne pas laver les articles en plas

tique à moins qu’ils n’indiquent "Va au lave-vaisselle" ou l’équivalent. Véri fier les recommandations du fabricant poir les articles non étiquetés.

Dans certaines conditions, un sys-

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

Ne pas abuser et ne pas vous as seoir ni vous tenir sur la porte ou

sur les paniers du lave-vaisselle.

Enlever la porte et couper le cor

don du lave-vaisselle avant de l’en lever aux déchets afin d’empêcher les enfants de se blesser ou de s’enfermer dans l’appareil par accident.

Lave-vaiselle avec l’élément chauffant

Ne touchez pas l’élément chauffant

pendant le fonctionnement de l’ap pareil ou immédiatement après.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

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Energy saving washing

Caring for the environment

This dishwasher is exceptionally eco nomical in the use of water and electric ity. For best results follow these tips:

For lowest energy consumption and

the gentlest washing of china and crystal, connect the dishwasher to a cold water source.

For fastest possible wash times, yet

higher energy consumption, connect the dishwasher to a hot water source.

Make full use of the baskets without

overloading for the most economical washing.

^ Choose a program that best suits the

degree of soiling and the type of dishes being washed.

^ For small loads:

Select the "Top Solo" feature (see "Additional features").

^ If baskets are only half full, select the

"Economy" program.

Use the correct amounts of detergent and rinse aid.

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Guide to the dishwasher

Wash cabinet

1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 2 Cutlery tray 3 Upper basket 4 Water feed for middle spray arm 5 Middle spray arm 6 Lower spray arm

7 Four height adjustable feet 8 Triple Filter System

9 Salt reservoir 10 Detergent dispenser 11 Rinse aid reservoir 12 Data plate

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Control panel

Guide to the dishwasher

13 "On/Off" button 14 Program sequence display 15 "Top Solo" button 16 Delay Start display 17 Program selector 18 "Delay Start" button

Every dishwasher is tested before leaving the factory. Any water remaining in the machine is from these tests and does not indicate that the machine has been used.

19 "Start" button 20 Check/Refill indicators 21 Child Safety Lock 22 Door release 23 Drying vent

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Before using for the first time

To open the door

^ Press the release catch inside the

door grip.

If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed the program will restart.

To close the door

Child Safety Lock

The yellow key for the Child Safety Lock is shipped on one of the spikes at the front of the upper basket. Re move the key before using the dish washer.

The Child Safety Lock is designed to prevent children from opening the dish washer.

^ Push the baskets in. ^

Lift the door and push until it clicks into position.

Use the provided key to lock or un lock the dishwasher.

Horizontal: the door is locked

Vertical: the door can be opened

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Before using for the first time

Water softener

To achieve good cleaning results, the dishwasher needs soft water. Hard water results in calcium deposits on dishware and in the dishwasher. If your tap water hardness is above 8 gr/gal (values are in US gallons) (140 ppm), the water should be soft ened. This takes place automatically in the unit’s integrated water softener.

Your local water authority will be able

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to advise you of the water hardness level in your area.

– The dishwasher must be pro-

grammed to correspond to the water hardness in your area.

– The water softener must be filled with

dishwasher salt for reactivation.

If your water hardness is consistently lower than 8 gr/gal (140 ppm), you do not need to add dishwasher salt. How ever, the dishwasher must still be pro grammed to correspond to the local water hardness.

Where the water hardness fluctuates e.g. between 9 - 17 gr/gal (160 - 310 ppm), always program the machine to the higher value, 17 gr/gal (310 ppm) in this example.

If there is a fault, it will help the service technician to know the hardness of your local water supply.

^ Please note the water hardness:

gr/gal

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Before using for the first time

Programming the water softener

Your water hardness level must be pro grammed into the dishwasher using the program selector and buttons on the control panel.

Make sure the dishwasher is turned

off. Turn the program selector to "Stop".

Press and hold the "Top Solo" button

and at the same time turn on the dishwasher with the "On/Off" button. Release the "Top Solo" button within

two seconds. The "Salt" indicator will flash. If the "Rinse aid" indicator comes on,

the rinse aid dispenser needs to be filled.

If any other indicator is lit or flashing, the above steps must be repeated.

^ Turn the program selector to the posi-

tion which corresponds to the water hardness in your area (see table).

gr/gal* ppm Selector setting

1 - 4** 20 - 70 Normal Plus

5 - 7 90 - 130 Normal

8 - 10 140 - 180 China & Crystal 11 - 13 200 - 230 Rinse & Hold 14 - 16 250 - 290 5 o’clock position 17 - 22 310 - 400 6 o’clock position 23 - 35 410 - 630 7 o’clock position 36 - 70 650 - 1260 Energy Saver

* US gallons ** factory preset

Example:

Water hardness is 20 gr/gal. Turn the program selector to the "6 o’clock" position.

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Before using for the first time

Press the "Top Solo" button.

The "Top Solo" indicator will light.

Turn the program selector to "Stop".

Turn off the dishwasher.

The programmed water hardness is stored.

Checking the programmed water hardness

Make sure the dishwasher is turned

off. Turn the program selector to "Stop".

Press and hold the "Top Solo" button

and at the same time turn on the dishwasher with the "On/Off" button. Release the "Top Solo" button within

two seconds. The "Salt" indicator will flash. If the "Rinse aid" indicator comes on,

the rinse aid dispenser needs to be filled.

If any other indicator is lit or flashing, the above steps must be repeated.

^ Turn the program selector clockwise

until the "Top Solo" indicator comes

on. The position where the "Top Solo" indi-

cator comes on corresponds to the programmed water hardness (see table in "Programming the water softener").

Turn the program selector to "Stop".

Turn off the dishwasher.

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Before using for the first time

Filling the salt reservoir

If your water hardness level is greater than 8 gr/gal, the salt reservoir should be filled before the first use and when the "Salt" indicator lights.

Only use water softener salt specially formulated for dishwashers. Other salts may contain insoluble additives which can impair the water softener.

The proper salt can be purchased from your Miele dealer or Miele’s Technical Service Department.

Inadvertently filling the salt

reservoir with dishwashing detergent will damage the water softener.

To fill the salt reservoir:

Remove the lower basket.

Unscrew and remove the salt reser

voir cap located on the floor of the

wash cabinet.

Place the provided funnel over the

salt reservoir.

The salt reservoir must be filled with 2 quarts (2 l) of water before adding salt for the first time. Water does not have to be added with subsequent refills.

Carefully fill with salt. The salt reser

voir holds approximately 4.5 lbs

(2 kg) of salt. As it is filled, water will

run out.

Clean any excess salt from the

threads of the reservoir opening.

Screw the cap on firmly.

If the dishwasher will not be used im

mediately, run the "Rinse & Hold" pro

gram. This will remove any traces of

salt from inside the wash cabinet.

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Before using for the first time

Salt indicator

When the salt reservoir is empty, the "Salt-PC" indicator will light, indicating that it should be refilled with reactiva tion salt.

After the reservoir has been filled, the water softener is automatically reactivated the next time the dishwasher is started. The "Salt" indicator will be lit during this process.

Bypassing the salt indicator

If your water is soft (below 8 gr/gal) the salt reservoir should not be filled with salt. The indicator will remain lit and

should be disregarded or bypassed.

Remove the salt reservoir cap.

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

^ Using a screwdriver, carefully pivot

the float chamber towards the center of the reservoir.

Using needle nose pliers, pull the cap, b, off of the float chamber, and remove the float, c.

Replace the float chamber cap, push the chamber back into its upright posi tion, and replace the salt reservoir cap. The "Salt" indicator should no longer be lit.

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Before using for the first time

Rinse aid

Rinse aid is recommended to prevent spotting on dishes and glassware.

Filling the rinse aid reservoir with

detergent will damage the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers into the reservoir.

Adding rinse aid

Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir

until it is visible on the surface of the screen.

^ Press on the flap until you hear it

click shut. Failure to close it all the way will allow water to enter the reservoir during the wash program.

Add rinse aid before the first use and whenever the "Rise aid" indicator lights.

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

^ Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. The

flap will remain closed during normal operation.

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Before using for the first time

Adjusting the dosage

The dosage selector is preset to 3. This dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse aid per program. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6.

^ Use a higher setting if spots appear

on dry glassware.

^ Use a lower setting if streaking ap-

pears on dishes or glasses.

Rinse aid indicator

The rinse aid indicator on the control panel will light when the rinse aid reser voir needs refilling.

When the indicator first comes on, there will be enough rinse aid left for 2 - 3 washes.

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Loading the dishwasher

Do not wash items soiled with

ash, sand, wax, grease or paint in the dishwasher. Ash and sand do not dissolve and will be distributed through out the in side of the dishwasher. Wax, grease and paint will cause permanent discoloration or damage to the dishwasher.

Scrape food from dishes before plac

ing in the dishwasher.

Do not rinse dishes.

^ Load dishes so that water can reach

all surfaces. Do not place dishes and cutlery inside other pieces.

^ Hollow items such as cups and

glasses should be placed upside down in the upper basket.

^ Concave based items, such as mugs

or bowls, should be placed at an angle on top of the coffee bar, so that water does not pool.

The spray arms must not be blocked

by items that are too tall or hang through the baskets. Check clear ance by manually rotating the spray arms.

Food residue and spilt liquids should

be cleaned from the sides of the dishwasher door. These are outside of the wash cabinet and are not cleaned by water from the spray arms.

To ensure good water coverage tall, narrow, hollow pieces, such as a vase, should be placed in the center of the basket, rather than in the cor ners.

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

Place very small items in the cutlery tray or basket so they do not fall to the bottom of the wash cabinet.

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Loading the dishwasher

Items not recommended for dishwashing

Cutlery with wooden handles.

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Wooden cutting boards.

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Glued items such as old knives with

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handles glued together around the shank of the blade.

Hand made craft items, antique,

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metal trimmed or decorative glass ware.

Lead crystal.

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Copper, brass, tin or pewter.

– – Plastic items that are not heat resis-

tant.

– Dishes with color painted over the

glaze. These dishes may fade over time.

– Cast iron pots and pans.

Glassware:

There are no standard guidelines for

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washing glassware but, when in doubt wash by hand.

Wash delicate glassware with a low

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temperature program and without the extended drying feature to reduce the risk of clouding. See the "Pro gram guide".

If crystal or delicate glasses will be

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washed frequently, connect the dish washer to cold, rather than hot water.

Clouding or etching may occur on

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glasses after frequent washing.

– When purchasing new dishes,

glasses and cutlery, make sure they are dishwasher safe.

Silver and aluminum:

– Silver or aluminum items may tarnish. – Silverware previously cleaned with a

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

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If left to dry, foods containing sulfur can discolor silver. These include egg yolk, onions, mayonnaise, mus tard, legumes, fish, fish brine and marinades.

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Silverware may tarnish or pit if washed next to stainless steel. Leave space between these metals.

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Loading the dishwasher

Cutlery tray (SC units)

The removable cutlery tray makes unloading flatware easy. Simply carry the cutlery tray to where the flatware is stored and put the entire basket away in one trip.

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

Place knives with the cutting edge and forks with the prongs between the hold ers. Spoons should be placed in the opposite direction with the handles be tween the holders.

Longer items such as soup ladles, cake slices, mixing spoons and long knives should be placed lengthwise in the in dentation of the cutlery tray.

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

Spoons with thick handles may have to be placed as knives and forks with their heads in the holders.

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Upper basket

Adjusting the upper basket

On select models, the upper basket can be raised or lowered to accommo date tall items.

Slide out the upper basket.

Loading the dishwasher

^ Pull up the levers at the sides of the

upper basket and adjust the basket height.

Release the levers and the basket will lock in place.

The basket can also be angled to fit tall items in both, the lower and upper bas kets. The angles should not be set to opposite extremes. This will block the middle spray arm. Take care when slid ing the basket in and out in this posi tion.

Load the upper basket with small, light weight, or delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls and flat pans.

Long items such as soup ladles, mixing spoons and knives can be set across the front of the upper basket.

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Loading the dishwasher

Adjustable cup racks

Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses. Lower it to double stack smaller pieces.

Coffee bar

To allow water to run off the bottom of coffee mugs, place slanted on top of the coffee bar. The bar can also be used to separate two rows of glasses. To stack wide items, flip the bar to the right.

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Loading the dishwasher

Lower basket

For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, sauce pans, bowls.

Dishwasher with cutlery tray

Height limit

The guide at the front of the upper basket determines the maximum height for items placed in the lower basket so that the middle spray arm is not blocked.

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Lower basket inserts

Various removable inserts are available for the lower basket to accomodate spe cial items to be washed.

Removing an insert

To remove an insert, gently pull up on

the handle.

Inserting an insert

^ Slid the hitches of the inset under the

vertical struts of the lower basket.

Push down on the handle to snap the insert into position.

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Foldable spike insert

A highly flexible design holds tableware securely. It can be folded out of the way for pots, pans and other large items. This insert secures plates and platters.

Foldable spikes

Two rows of spikes can be folded down, to create more room for larger dishware e.g. pots, pans and bowls.

^ Press on the yellow levers, a, to fold

down the spikes, b.

Lower basket inserts

Hook the foldable spike insert into the back right corner of the lower basket, the area marked in white.

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Lower basket inserts

PlateGuard Plus insert

A unique design cradles plates at 3 points and can be used for washing cups, glasses, plates, bowls and pots.

^ Hook the PlateGuard Plus insert into

the left half of the lower basket, the area marked in white.

Bottle holder

The bottle holder e.g. for milk or baby bottles, can be inserted into the bottom basket in more than one place. Position in any area marked white in the illustra tion. Do not place the insert in the cor ners of the lower basket, water cannot properly cover bottles in these areas.

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Basket accessories

Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department.

Bottle holder part # 03 857 850

Glassware insert for the lower basket part # 01 145 642

Glassware insert for the upper basket part # 03 636 034

PlateGuard insert part # 02 244 870

Cup rack for the PlateGuard insert part # 03 859 730

Small cutlery basket for the lower basket

part # 02 372 335

to wash milk or baby bottles

to wash a large number of glasses

to wash long stemmed glassware

to wash plates with a diameter

up to 12

/2" (32 cm)

to wash cups and stemware in the lower basket

to wash additional cutlery

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Operation

Adding detergent

Dishwasher detergents contain

irritant and corrosive ingredients. Keep children away from detergent. Do not fill the detergent dispenser until you are ready to start the dish washer.

Only use powder detergents or tab lets formulated for residential dish washers. The use of gel or liquid de tergent is not recommended. Never fill the detergent dispenser to capacity. Do not use more than the recommended amount of detergent. Continued use of too much detergent may cause machine damage.

To open, press the latch on the deter gent dispenser.

The horizontal marks in Compartment II indicate levels of approximately 1

/4and 2 tablespoons (20, 25 and

30 ml) respectively. ^ With the dishwasher door fully open

fill compartment II with 2 tablespoon (30 ml) of powder detergent, or one detergent tablet.

^ Close the cover. The cover will al-

ways open at the end of a wash program except in "Rinse & Hold".

2 tablespoon (30 ml) of detergent is enough for most normally soiled loads. For heavily soiled loads, or if food has dried on the dishes, a program contain ing a prewash cycle should be se lected. Add an extra tablespoon (15 ml) of detergent to compartment I.

Less detergent is needed in homes with very soft water and when washing

lightly soiled dishes.

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Operation

Running the dishwasher

^ Make sure the spray arms are not

blocked.

^ Close the door. ^ Turn on the dishwasher.

The "Start" indicator (19) will flash. ^ Select a wash program by turning the

program selector (17) to the left or right. Refer to the "Program guide" for details.

Select "Delay Start" or "Top Solo" if desired. See "Additional features".

Press the "Start" button (19).

The program will begin.

Do not end a program prematurely! Important program steps could be omitted (e. g. reactivating the water softener).

Waterproof System

All Miele dishwashers are specially designed to shut off the water intake and drain the wash cabinet in the rare event of an internal water valve failure.

For this feature to be active, the machine must be "On" (not necessarily running) and the door must be closed.

Program sequence indicator (14)

The current step of the program is indi cated by one of the program sequence indicators (14).

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Operation

At the end of a program

The "End" indicator will light when the program has finished.

Turn the program selector (17) to

"Stop".

The "End" (14) indicator will go out and the "Start" (19) indicator will flash.

Press the "On/Off" (13) button.

The "Start" (19) indicator will go out.

Open the dishwasher door slightly to

allow the dishes to cool before un loading.

It is advisable to turn off the water supply if the dishwasher will not be used for a period of time (e.g. while vacationing).

Interrupting a program

A program is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. If the door is closed, the program will continue from where it was interrupted.

Water in the dishwasher may be

hot. There is a danger of being burned! Only open the door if absolutely necessary.

Changing a program

If a program is running: ^ Turn the program selector (17) to

"Stop" for at least one second.

^ Turn the program selector (17) to the

new program.

^ Select "Top Solo" and "Delay Start" if

needed (see "Additional features").

Press the "Start" (19) button to begin the wash program.

If a program has not started:

Turn the program selectro (17) to the new program.

Select "Top Solo" and "Delay Start" if needed (see "Additional features").

Press the "Start" (19) button to begin the wash program.

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Operation

Program guide

Program When to use Program cycle

Main

Interim

wash

rinse

XX-X X

Pots & Pans for heavily soiled pots and pans with dried on food

Sani Wash extended wash time

Economy energy saving program

Energy Saver for light to normally soiled dishware,

Normal Plus higher wash temperature helps to clean

Normal

China & Crystal o

Rinse & Hold for rinsing dishes when a complete cycle is not needed

1) Standard for Energy Label

Main wash temperature 170 °F (75 °C) Run-time 128 min

for sanitizing normally soiled dishware with dried

on food

Main wash temperature 150 °F (65 °C) Run-time 142 min

for normally soiled dishware Main wash temperature 130 °F (55 °C) Run-time 85 min

only use, if the dishwasher is connected to hot water Run-time 65 min

normally soiled dishware with stubborn dried on food or greasy residues

Main wash temperature 150 °F (65 °C) Run-time 135 min

for normal soiled dishware Main wash temperature 130 °F (55 °C) Run-time 118 min

"Gentle program" for lightly soiled and heat sensitive tableware Main wash temperature 115 °F (45 °C) Run-time 72 min

Run-time 11 min

Pre-

wash

12 XX X X - X X

-X X XX X X

XX X X - X X

-X X X- X X

-X

Final rinse

Dry-

ing

When washing a full load in Pots & Pans, Sani Wash and the Normal programs use at least 2 table spoons (30 ml) of detergent.

For the Pots & Pans program add an additional teaspoon (5 ml) to compartment I. If "Top Solo" is selected, reduce the amount of detergent to 1

Program times are based on a hot water connection. If the unit is connected to cold water, program times will increase by approximately 25 minutes.

Usage:

Electric 0.06 - 2.4 (kWh) Water 1.3 - 6.3 US gallons (5 - 24 L)

/4tablespoons (20 ml).

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Operation

Additional features

"Top Solo" (15)

Using "Top Solo" will save water and energy.

This program is recommended when there is only a small load to clean. "Top Solo" can be selected with all programs.

With this feature, water is directed only to the top and middle spray arms in the dishwasher. This means that the water jets are only aimed at items in the up

per basket and the cutlery tray. The middle spray arm also directs

water downwards, so lightly soiled plates or platters can be placed in the lower basket. When using this program, do not place pots, bowls or other hollow containers in the lower basket.

Because a smaller load is being washed the amount of detergent rec ommended can be reduced to 1

tablespoons.

^ Turn the dishwasher on using the

"On/Off" (13) button. The "Start" (19) indicator will flash. ^ Turn the program selector (17) to the

left or right to the desired program. ^ Press the "Top Solo" (15) button. The "Top Solo" (15) button will light.

"Delay Start" may also be selected at

this time (see next page).

Press the "Start" (19) button. The program will begin.

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Delay Start (18)

The start time of a program can be delayed from 1 to 9 hours.

The delay start is set in one hour steps.

When using delay start, make sure the detergent compartment is dry before adding detergent. Wipe dry if necessary.

Operation

If the "Delay Start" d (18) button is

pressed after the 9 hour mark the delay start feature will be cancelled. Delay Start will have to be reselected.

^ The "Top Solo" feature may also be

selected at this time (see previous

page). ^ Press the "Start" button (19). The "Start" (19) indicator will light.

Turn on the dishwasher with the "On/Off" (13) button.

The "Start" (19) indicator will flash.

Turn the program selector (17) left or right to the desired program.

Press the "Delay Start" (18) button.

1 appears in the delay start display (16). A delay start time of one hour is set.

Press the "Delay Start" (18) button un til the desired delay start time ap pears in the display (16).

The delay start will count down in one-hour-steps.

Once the delay start period has elapsed, the selected program will be gin automatically.

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Operation

To start a program before the delay start period has elapsed:

Turn the program selector (17) to

"Stop" for at least one second.

The delay start display (16) will go out.

Turn the program selector (17) to the

desired program. Select "Top Solo" again, if needed.

Press the "Start" button (19).

The program will begin.

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Operation

Extended drying

If desired drying results are not consis tently achieved, the turbothermic cool ing fan can be programmed to run an extra 14 minutes at the end of each program.

The "Extended drying" feature can also be activated to prevent condensation from collecting on the steam deflector.

Turning extended drying on/off

Turn off the dishwasher.

Turn the program selector to "Stop".

^ ^ Press and hold the "Top Solo" button

and at the same time turn the dishwasher on using the "On/Off" button. Release the "Top Solo" button within

two seconds. The "Salt" indicator will flash. If the "Rinse aid" indicator is lit, the rinse

aid dispenser needs to be refilled. If any other indicator is lit or flashing,

the above steps must be repeated.

Turn the program selector to the

"9 o’clock" position.

If the "Top Solo" indicator is not lit: the extended drying time is off.

If the "Top Solo" indicator is lit: the extended drying time is on.

If the the correct drying time is set:

Turn off the dishwasher.

If the drying time is incorrect: ^ Press the "Top Solo" button, to

change the setting.

According to the previous setting the "Top Solo" indicator will go on or off.

^ Turn the program selector to "Stop". The changed extended drying option is

stored. ^ Turn off the dishwasher.

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Frequently asked questions

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a service call.

Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in ac

cordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause personal injury or machine damage.

What if … Possible fault Fix

the dishwasher does not start?

the dishwasher does not start, after pressing the "Start" button and the "Start" indicator flashes?

the dishwasher stops during a program?

the "Intake/Drain" indi cator comes on during the "Energy Saver" pro gram?

The door is not properly closed.

The machine is not plugged in.

The fuse is defective or the breaker has tripped.

The program selector is set to "Stop".

The fuse or breaker has tripped.

The intake water has not reached the required tem

perature of 115 °F/45 °C, the hot water system may be overloaded, see "Pro gram guide".

Close the door firmly.

Insert the plug.

Reset the circuit breaker. Make sure it is a 15 A breaker.

– Turn the program selec-

tor to the desired program.

– Press the "Start" button.

Reset the circuit breaker. Make sure it is a 15 A breaker.

–

Start the program

again.

–

If the indicator light co mes on again, select a

different program.

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Frequently asked questions

What if … Possible fault Fix

the "Intake/Drain" indi cator is lit or flashing and the dishwasher may have stopped?

the "Drain" indicator flashes and the program stops?

The water valve is closed. Open the water valve.

The filter in the water inlet is blocked.

The flow pressure at the water inlet is less than

4.5 psi (0.3 bar). The waterproof system

has activated. Water intake error.

Drain error, water left in the wash cabinet

See maintenance instruc tions.

Contact a plumber.

Call the Miele Technical Service Department.

–

– –

– The flow pressure at the

– Turn off the dishwasher

– Clean the triple filter,

–

Turn off the dishwasher before fixing a problem.

Open the water valve. Check and clean the

water intake filter, see maintenance instructions.

water inlet is less than

4.5 psi (0.3 bar). Contact a plumber.

before fixing a problem.

see maintenance in structions.

Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve, see maintenance instructions.

Remove any kinks in the drain hose.

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Frequently asked questions

What if … Possible fault Fix

the "End", "Start" and "Top Solo" indicators flash at the same time at the end of a program?

there is a knocking noise in the wash cabinet?

there is a rattling noise? Items are not secure in

there is a knocking noise in the water pipes?

the dishes are not dry, glasses and cutlery are spotted?

There may be a technical fault.

The spray arm is hitting an item in the basket.

the wash cabinet. This may be caused by

the installation or the diameter of pipe.

The rinse aid setting may be too low, or the rinse aid reservoir is empty.

Extended drying is not ac tivated.

Dishes were taken out too soon.

–

A few seconds later:

– –

–

If the indicators flash again, there is a technical problem.

–

Interrupt the program, rearrange items blocking the spray arms.

Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces.

This has no effect on the dishwasher. If in doubt contact a plumber.

Increase the dosage or refill the reservoir, see "Be fore using for the first time".

Activate the Extended drying feature.

Leave dishes in longer.

Turn the program selec tor to "Stop".

Turn off the dishwasher.

Turn the dishwasher on. Select the desired pro

gram. Press the "Start" button.

Call the Miele Technical Service Department.

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Frequently asked questions

What if … Possible fault Fix

dishes are not clean? The dishes were not

loaded correctly. The program was not

powerful enough.

Not enough detergent was dispensed.

The spray arm jets are clogged.

The triple filter is clogged or not correctly seated.

tea or lipstick stains have not been completely removed?

white residue is visible on cutlery and dishes, clouding occurs on glassware and film can be wiped off?

there is a bluish sheen on the surface of glasses and film can be wiped off?

glasses are dull and dis colored and film cannot be wiped off?

The wash temperature of the selected program was too low.

Not enough detergent was used.

Not enough rinse aid was used.

The salt reservoir is empty.

The salt reservoir cap was not correctly screwed on.

The programmed setting of the water softener is too low.

The rinse aid dosage is set too high.

Glasses are not dish washer safe.

See, "Loading the dish washer".

Select a more intensive program see, "Program guide".

Use more detergent, see, "Adding detergent".

Clean the spray arm jets, see, maintenance instruc tions.

Clean and reseat the filter, see, maintenance instruc tions.

Select a program with a higher temperature.

Use more detergent.

Increase the dosage, see "Before using for the first time".

Add reactivation salt, see "Before using for the first time".

Reseat it making sure it screws back on correctly.

Adjust the setting of the water softener , see "Be fore using for the first time".

Reduce the dosage, see "Before using for the first time".

There is no remedy. Only wash dishwasher safe glasses.

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Frequently asked questions

What if … Possible fault Fix

plastic items are discol ored?

there are rust stains on cutlery?

detergent is left in the dispenser at the end of a program?

the detergent dispenser lid can not be closed properly?

water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a program?

Natural dyes e. g. from

vegetables may be the cause. Not enough deter gent was used to break down natural dyes.

The salt reservoir cap was not screwed on properly.

The affected items are not corrosion resistant.

The dispenser was damp when detergent was added.

Detergent residue is blocking the catch.

The triple filter in the wash cabinet is clogged.

The drain pump or the non-return valve may be blocked.

The drain hose is kinked. Remove the kink.

Use more detergent, see "Adding detergent". Discoloration is perma

nent.

Reseat and screw the cap on firmly.

There is no remedy. Only wash dishwasher safe cutlery.

Dry the dispenser before adding detergent.

Remove the residue.

Clean the filter, see maintenance instructions.

Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve, see maintenance instructions.

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After sales service

In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact:

Your Miele Dealer

– or

The Miele Technical Service Depart

–

ment.

USA 1-800-999-1360 [email protected]

CDN1-800-565-6435 [email protected]

When contacting the Miele Technical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.

These can be found on the data plate on the upper inside edge of the dishwasher door.

Program update function - PC

The Program Correction (PC) allows a technician to update the dishwasher to make use of new technology.

For example, if a detergent with good wash results using only cold water becomes available, the wash programs can be modified to take advantage of this.

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Transport

To transport the dishwasher, e. g. when moving to a new home, note the follow ing:

Empty the dishwasher.

–

Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses,

–

cables, cutlery baskets. Transport the dishwasher in the up

–

right position. If unavoidable it may be transported on its back. Do not transport it on its side or on the door. Residual water in the ma chine could leak and cause electrical damage.

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User Maintenance Instructions

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions

before

installation or use.

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Triple filter system

The triple filter system in the base of the wash cabinet prevents food from being redeposited on dishes. It also protects the circulation pump from damage caused by foreign objects (e.g. broken glass, bones).

The filter system should be cleaned ev ery 4 - 6 months or whenever a foreign object is trapped.

Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet

Turn off the dishwasher before clean ing.

Turn the handle counterclockwise to release the triple filter system.

Lift the filter out of the machine. Re

move any solid particles and rinse under running water. Scrub with a nylon brush if necessary.

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

Return the filter so it lies flat in the

base of the wash cabinet.

^ Pull back the yellow clip. ^ Rinse all parts under running water.

Scrub with a nylon brush if necessary.

^ Close the flap so that the clip en-

gages.

^ Lock the filter by turning the handle

clockwise.

The dishwasher must not be used without the filter locked in place.

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Cleaning the spray arms

Sometimes particles of food get stuck in the spray arm jets. The spray arms should be inspected and cleaned every 4 - 6 months.

Turn off the dishwasher before clean

ing.

Remove the spray arms as follows:

Remove the cutlery tray (if present).

Remove the lower basket.

Press the top

engage the inner ratchet and un screw the spray arm.

Lift up the middle engage the ratchet and unscrew the spray arm, b.

spray arm upwards to

spray arm, a, to

^ Pull the lower

wards to remove.

Use a pointed object such as a tooth pick to push food particles into the spray arm jets.

Rinse thoroughly under running water.

spray arm firmly up-

Return the spray arms and check that they rotate freely.

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Cleaning the wash cabinet

Cleaning the exterior

Generally, the wash cabinet is self cleaning if the correct amount of dish washer detergent is used.

The wash cabinet can be cleaned with a dishwasher cleaner such as Dis Cleaner available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department.

Cleaning the door and door seal

Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth

to remove any food particles.

^ Food residue and spilt liquids should

be wiped from the sides of the dishwasher door. These are outside of the wash cabinet and are not cleaned by water from the spray arms.

Never use abrasive cleaners,

scouring pads, steel wool or caustic (oven) cleaners on the dishwasher. They will

Plastic

All plastic surfaces and the control panel can be cleaned with warm water and liquid dish soap applied with a soft sponge.

Wipe dry using a soft cloth.

cleaning the controls. Water could penetrate into the electronics and cause damage.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned using a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner.

To help prevent resoiling, a conditioner for stainless steel can also be used. Apply sparingly with even pressure.

damage the surface.

Do not use too much water when

Stainless steel colored controls

These controls may become discolored or damaged if not cleaned regularly. Do not use a stainless steel cleaner on the knobs or buttons.

Wood

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

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Cleaning the water inlet filter

A filter is incorporated in the intake hose attached to the dishwasher’s shut off valve. If your water is hard, or the pipes contain sediment, this filter may clog and prevent enough water from entering the wash cabinet.

Installing an in-line water filter

If your water contains a large number

of insoluble substances, a filter be tween the water valve and the intake hose connection is recommended. These filters can be purchased from Miele’s Technical Service Department.

The plastic valve housing on the

intake hose contains electrical com ponents and should not be im mersed, or run through water.

Cleaning the filter:

Disconnect the dishwasher from

electricity (unplug it or "trip" the cir cuit breaker).

Turn off the water valve.

Unscrew the intake hose.

Carefully remove the rubber seal.

Remove the filter using a needle nose plier and rinse under running water.

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

Screw the intake hose back on the water valve, checking that it is not cross-threaded.

Slowly turn on the valve and test for leaks.

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Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve

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

Turn off the dishwasher.

Remove the triple filter (see "Cleaning

the filter in the wash cabinet"). Use a jug or bowl to scoop water out

of the wash cabinet.

Pull out the non-return valve and

rinse well under running water.

Tilt the locking clamp to the side.

The drain pump is beneath the non-re turn valve (see arrow).

Before returning the non-return valve, check that the drain pump is not blocked. Spin the propeller several times in both directions to check for obstructions.

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

Refit and lock the filter in place.

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