Miele G 893-4 Plus Operating Instruction

Operating instructions

for dishwashers

It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions before installing, commissioning or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine.

M.-Nr. 06 156 950

Contents

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Energy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using the appliance for the first time you require: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

Programming the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

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

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

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

Setting the rinse aid dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Flap up rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Positioning rail

(depending on model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Variable inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To remove an insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To fit an insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hinged spike insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Vario insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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

Contents

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Start a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Programme sequence indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

To interrupt a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Additional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

"3 in 1" button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Drying fan running time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the control panel and door front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Comparison tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Model G 6XX (For model number see data plate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Model G 8XX (For model number see data plate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Installation Instructions

Description of the appliance

Appliance overview

1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 2 Cutlery tray

(depending on model) 3 Upper basket 4 Water feed for middle spray arm 5 Middle spray arm 6 Lower spray arm

7 Four height adjustable screw feet 8 Filter combination 9 Salt reservoir

10 Dual compartment detergent

dispenser

11 Rinse aid reservoir

(with dosage selector)

12 Data plate

Control panel

Description of the appliance

13 On/Off button 14 Programmes / Programme

indicator lights

15 Check/Refill indicators 16 Programme sequence display 17 Start/Stop button

This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models. The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows: G 693-4 SC(i) = G 6XX G 893-4 SCi = G 8XX

The model numbers G 6XX and G 8XX used in this book refer to the model designation specified on the data plate of the machine (and not the description on the control panel). The data plate is located at the top of the door when open.

18 3 in 1 button 19 Programme selector buttons 20 Child safety lock 21 Door release 22 Ventilation outlet for drying fan

Warning and Safety instructions

Installation

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

the installation instructions.

dishwasher has been installed.

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

The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance with

The electrical socket must be easily accessible after the

There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher.

Correct usage

This dishwasher is intended

exclusively for cleaning domestic crockery and cutlery in a domestic household. Using it for purposes other than those for which it was designed, as well as any alterations or conversions to the machine would be unauthorised and could cause harm. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.

Delivery

Before setting up the machine

check it for any externally visible damage. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged machine. A damaged machine is dangerous.

Please ensure that the packaging

material is offered for recycling.

In order to ensure stability,

built-under and integrated dishwashers must only be installed under a continuous worktop which is secured to adjacent cabinetry.

The dishwasher must not be

installed under a hob. The high radiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a hob could damage the dishwasher. For the same reason it should not be installed next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat, such as heaters etc.

Do not connect the dishwasher to

the mains supply until it has been installed.

Check that the voltage, frequency

and fuse rating shown on the data plate match the household mains supply.

Warning and Safety instructions

The electrical safety of this

appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is tested and where there is any doubt, the electrical system in the house should be checked by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

This equipment is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc. However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assessment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.

A damaged machine is dangerous.

Switch off at the mains and call your Miele supplier or the Miele Service Department.

The plastic housing of the water

connection contains an electrical component. The housing must therefore not be dipped in water.

Daily use

Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion.

Water in the dishwasher must not be used as drinking water. This wa

ter is not drinking water.

Avoid inhalation of powder

detergents. Do not ingest dishwasher detergent! Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients. They can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult a doctor immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.

Do not sit or lean on the opened

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

In an appliance with a cutlery

basket (depending on model) cutlery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with the handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury place cutlery with sharp points with the handles upwards.

There are live wires in the water inlet hose. Never cut the water inlet

hose, even if it is too long.

For safety reasons do not operate this appliance on an extension

cable. (Danger of overheating).

Only use detergents formulated for

domestic dishwashers. Do not use washing-up liquid.

Only use rinse aid formulated for

domestic dishwashers.

Only use special coarse grained

dishwasher salt for reactivation. Do not use other salts such as cooking salt, agricultural grade or gritting salt. These may contain insoluble additives which can impair the functioning of the water softener.

Warning and Safety instructions

Plastic items which cannot withstand

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

Take care on dishwashers with a visible heater element

(depending on model)

Do not touch the heating element

during or directly after the end of a programme. It will be hot. Danger of burning!

Some plastic items could melt or

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

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To

avoid the risk of injury, do not allow children to play on or near it, or to play with the controls. There is a danger that children could shut themselves in the dishwasher. Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm.

Keep children away from

detergents. Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients. They can cause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult a doctor immediate ly if your child has swallowed or inhaled detergent.

To avoid the danger of children

coming into contact with the dishwasher detergent: only add detergent just before starting the programme and close the door, activating the child safety lock (depending on model). Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet.

To ensure children do not come

into contact with detergent on models with the "Delay start" function make sure the dispenser is dry before adding detergent. Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dispenser and may not be thoroughly dispersed. If the door is open at the end of a programme, children may come into contact with this residue.

Warning and Safety instructions

To avoid machine and material damage

Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir

with powder or liquid detergent. This will cause serious damage to the reservoir.

Inadvertently filling the salt

reservoir with powder or liquid dishwasher detergent always leads to serious damage to the water softener. Make sure you have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling the salt reservoir!

Do not use commercial or industrial

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

The Miele Waterproof System offers

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

– The dishwasher is correctly installed

and plumbed in.

–

The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced where it can be seen that this is necessary.

–

The stopcock has been turned off when the appliance is not used for a longer period of time (e.g. during holidays).

In countries where there are areas

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

Repairs and maintenance

Repairs may only be carried out by

suitably qualified and competent engineers in accordance with local and national safety requirements. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.

Always disconnect the appliance

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

Disposal of your old appliance

When disposing of an old

dishwasher first make it unusable. Disconnect, cut off the cable and the plug from the cable. Make the door lock inoperative by unscrewing 2 cross-slotted screws, so that children cannot accidentally shut themselves in. Make appropriate arrangements for the disposal of the appliance.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

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

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!

Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure that they are recycled.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances contain materials which can be recycled. Please contact your dealer, your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes.

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

Energy saving washing

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

If your household water system is

suitable, this dishwasher can be connected to a hot water supply, for further economies. Although all stages of the wash then take place with hot water, savings are made in:

- the use of primary energy,

- costs,

- programme running times. If, however, your water is heated by electricity we would still recommend connection to cold water.

^ For most economical dishwashing

make full use of the baskets without overloading the dishwasher.

^ Choose the programme to suit the

type of crockery being washed and the degree of soiling.

Select the Economy programme for energy-saving dishwashing.

Use the correct amounts of detergent.

Use only 2/3 of the given dosage if baskets are only half full.

Before using the appliance for the first time you require:

approx. 2 litres of water,

–

approx. 2 kg dishwasher reactivation

–

salt, domestic dishwasher detergent,

–

rinse aid formulated for domestic

–

dishwashers.

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

Before using for the first time

To open the door

^ Press the release catch inside the

door grip and pull forward.

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

To close the door

^ Push the baskets right in, lift the door

and push until it clicks into position.

Child safety lock

The yellow key for the child safety lock is on one of the spikes at the front of the upper basket. Remove the key before switching on the dishwasher and keep it in a safe place away from the dishwasher.

To prevent children opening the dishwasher door during operation, use the key to lock the door:

Horizontal setting: The door is locked.

Vertical setting: The door can be opened.

Before using for the first time

Water softener

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 in the dishwasher. Mains water with a hardness level higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4° d – German scale) needs to be softened. This takes place automatically in the integrated water softener.

The water softener requires

–

dishwasher salt. If you use "3 in 1" tabs in your dishwasher you should still add salt in order to achieve optimum results.

– The dishwasher must be

programmed to correspond to the water hardness in your area.

– Your local water authority will be able

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

The dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level of 14 °d (2.5 mmol/l).

If this setting corresponds to the hardness of your water you do not need to do anything more.

If your water is harder or softer, you will need to programme the water hardness level using the buttons on the control panel. The other indicator lights will flash following each press of a button. However, only the indicator lights mentioned in the following programming process stages are significant.

The programming procedure can be cancelled at any time by pressing the “On/Off” button. The procedure can then be re-started from the beginning again.

Where the water hardness fluctuates e.g. between 1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l (8 - 17 °d German scale) always programme the dishwasher to the higher value (3.1 mmol/l in this example).

In the case of a fault, it will help the ser vice technician if you know the hardness of your local water supply.

Enter the water hardness below:

mmol/l or °d

Before using for the first time

Programming the water hardness level

^ Switch the dishwasher off using the

On/Off button (13).

^ Press the $ (19) and Start/Stop (17)

buttons in and whilst doing so

press the On/Off button (13) to switch the dishwasher on. Then release these buttons.

The Wash/Rinse indicator light (16) and the fifth programme indicator light * (14) (factory setting) will come on and the Salt indicator light (15) will flash.

If this is not the case the process must be repeated.

* The programme settings on the control panel run from top to bottom.

Setting the machine for water hardness level 0.2 – 6.3 mmol/l (1°d - 35°d):

^ Use the programme buttons (19) to

select the programme that corresponds to your water hardness level (see Table 1).

The indicator light next to the selected programme (14) will start flashing and the Wash/Rinses indicator light (16) will come on.

Table 1:

°d

(German scale)

1 - 4 0.2 - 0.7 1 5 - 7 0.9 - 1.3 2

8 - 10 1.4 - 1.8 3 11 - 13 2.0 - 2.3 4 14 - 16 2.5 - 2.9 5 17 - 22 3.1 - 4.0 6 23 - 35 4.1 - 6.3 7

Press the Start/Stop button (17) twice.

mmol/l Programme

position

The programmed water hardness level is now stored in memory.

Switch the dishwasher off using the On/Off button (13).

Before using for the first time

Setting the machine for water hardness level 6.5 – 12.6 mmol/l (36°d - 70°d):

Using programme selector button

% (19) keep pressing down through programme position 7 until the Wash/Rinse (16) indicator light flashes.

You are now in the second programming level.

Use the programme selector buttons

(19) to select the programme position 1 (see Table 2).

The indicator light next to the programme selected (14) and the Wash/Rinse indicator light (16) will start to flash.

Table 2:

°d

(German

scale)

36 - 70 6.5 -12.6 1

mmol/l Programme

position

Checking the programmed water hardness level

Switch the dishwasher off using the

On/Off button (13). Press the $ (19) and Start/Stop (17)

buttons in and whilst doing so

press the On/Off button (13) to switch the dishwasher on. Then release these buttons.

The water hardness level programmed into the machine is indicated by a light being on next to one of the programmes.

There are two programming levels. If the Wash/Rinse indicator light (16) is on, you are in the first level (see Table 1).

If the Wash/Rinse indicator light (16) is flashing, you are in the second level (see Table 2).

^ Switch the dishwasher off using the

On/Off button (13).

Press the Start/Stop button (17) twice.

The programmed water hardness level is now stored in memory.

Switch the dishwasher off using the On/Off button (13).

Before using for the first time

Filling the salt reservoir

If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than

0.7 mmol/l (4 °d) you do not need to add dishwasher salt. The water softener must, however, still be programmed to correspond to the water hardness level in your area. (The salt indicator light will still come on, but should be ignored).

The water softener requires dishwasher salt. If you use "3 in 1" tabs in your dishwasher you should still add salt in order to achieve optimum results.

Important: Before filling the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt for the first time 2 litres of water to enable the salt to dissolve. Once the dishwasher has been used, there is always sufficient water in the reservoir.

, you must fill it with approx.

Only use special coarse grained

Remove the lower basket and

unscrew the salt reservoir cap. Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 litres

of water (first use).

Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dishwasher detergent always leads to serious damage to the water softener. Make sure you have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling the salt reservoir!

Place the funnel provided over the salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt until the reservoir is full. The salt reservoir holds approx. 2 kg of salt depending on the brand used.

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

Clean any excess salt from around the reservoir opening and then screw the cap on again firmly.

Run the "Pre-wash" programme im mediately to remove any traces of salt water from the cabinet.

Before using for the first time

Salt indicator

The salt indicator light comes on to notify you that the reservoir is empty.

^ The reservoir should then be refilled

with dishwasher salt. (See: Filling the salt reservoir).

After the reservoir has been filled, the water softener is automatically reactivated the next time the dishwasher is run. The salt indicator light may still be illuminated during this process. It will go out once the salt concentration has reached the correct level.

Note

If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than 0.7 mmol (4 °d) you do not need to add salt to the reservoir. The salt indicator light, however, will still come on, but should be ignored.

The salt refill indicator light is also used as a programming interface point by service technicians. See "After Sales Service" for details of this.

Before using for the first time

Rinse aid

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

Inadvertently filling the rinse aid

reservoir with powder or liquid detergent always causes serious damage to the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers into the reservoir.

Alternatively, it is possible to use – Household vinegar with a max. 5%

acid content or – Liquid citric acid up to 50% acid

content. The resulting rinsing and

drying quality will not, however, be as

good as when rinse aid is used.

Adding rinse aid

^ Press the button in the direction of

the arrow until the flap springs open.

Do not use vinegar with a higher acid content (e.g. vinegar essence 25% acid). This must not be used as its use would damage the dishwasher.

If you use "2 in 1" or "3 in 1" tabs in your dishwasher you do not need to add rinse aid.

Add rinse aid only until it is visible on

the surface of the filter in the opening.

Before using for the first time

Rinse aid indicator

The Rinse aid indicator light on the control panel comes on when the rinse aid reservoir needs to be replenished.

The rinse aid reservoir holds approx. 130 ml.

^ Close the flap firmly so that it clicks

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

Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This prevents over-foaming occurring during the next programme.

When the light comes on the reservoir still contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programmes.

^ Add rinse aid in plenty of time.

Before using for the first time

Setting the rinse aid dosage

The dosage selector has settings from 1-6. It is set to "3" (3 ml) at the factory. Approx. 3 ml of rinse aid are then used per programme. This is a recommended setting.

If spots appear on crockery and glassware:

^ Use a higher setting. If clouding or smearing appears on

crockery and glassware:

Use a lower setting.

Loading the dishwasher

Note

Remove coarse food residues from

crockery.

There is no need to rinse items under running water.

Do not wash items soiled with

ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease or paint in the dishwasher. Ash does not dissolve and is distributed in the wash cabinet. Wax, sand, lubricating grease and paint cause damage to the dishwasher.

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

^ Do not place crockery and cutlery

inside other pieces where they may be concealed.

^ Load the crockery so that water can

access all surfaces. This ensures that it is properly cleaned.

Deep based items should be placed

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

The spray arms must not be blocked

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

Make sure that small items do not fall

through the holders in the baskets. Small items, e.g. lids, should therefore be placed in the cutlery tray or cutlery basket.

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

Make sure that all items are securely positioned.

Hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. must be inverted in the basket.

Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g. champagne glasses, should be placed in the centre of the basket to ensure better water coverage.

When the dishwasher is being loaded food and drink residue may drip onto the sides of the dishwasher door. These surfaces are outside the wash cabinet and are not accessed by water from the spray arms. Food residue should therefore be wiped away before the dishwasher door is closed.

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