Miele G 896 Plus Operating instructions

Operating instructions

Touchtronic Ultra

To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

UV

M.-Nr. 05 431 341

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ

Caring for the environment

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

Guide to the dishwasher

Wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Before using for the first time

To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Child Safety Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the dosage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

Loading the dishwasher

Items not recommended for dishwashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cutlery tray (SC units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjustable cup racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Coffee bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

Lower basket inserts

Removing an insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Inserting an insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Foldable spike insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Plateguard Plus with StemGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Vase / Bottle holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Basket accessories

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Contents

Operation

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

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

Program sequence indicator (16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Time display (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

Interrupting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Changing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Additional features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

"Top Solo" (20). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Delay start (19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Extended drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Frequently asked questions
After sales service
Transport
User Maintenance Instructions

Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Cleaning the door and door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –

When using your dishwasher, follow
basic precautions, including the
following:

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).

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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.

, WARNING - Fire hazard

Do not cover or crush the plug of
an electric appliance. Ensure that the
cabinet opening for the dishwasher
provides ample space for the plug.
Installing the dishwasher in a tight
space may crimp the power cord or put
pressure on the plug which may cause
overheating.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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, oven or
any appliance that radiates heat.
High temperatures from these units may
damage the dishwasher.

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.

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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 min­utes 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 dish

washer! Harmful residues could be
present.

For dishwashers with visible heating
element

Do not touch the heating element

during or immediately after use.

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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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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ

AVERTISSEMENT –

Au moment d’utiliser votre
lave-vaisselle, prenez des
précautions essentielles, dont :

Lisez attentivement l’ensemble des
consignes avant d’installer ou
d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle afin de
prévenir les blessures et éviter
d’endommager l’appareil.

Le fabricant ne peut être tenu
responsable de dommages ou
blessures causés par l’usage
inapproprié de l’appareil.

Tout usage inapproprié est
déconseillé. Cet appareil est
destiné à un usage domestique
uniquement.

Conservez ces consignes dans un
lieu sûr et transmettez-les à tout
utilisateur futur.

Sécurité électrique

Avant l’installation, assurez-vous

que la tension et la fréquence indi
quées sur la plaque signalétique cor
respondent bien à celles de l’alimenta
tion électrique de la résidence afin de
prévenir les blessures et éviter d’en
dommager l’appareil. Dans le doute,
consultez un électricien qualifié.

Avant l’installation ou l’utilisation,

coupez l’alimentation électrique,
soit en débranchant l’appareil, soit en
faisant basculer le disjoncteur ou en
enlevant le fusible.

N’utilisez pas de rallonge pour

brancher l’appareil à la source
d’alimentation électrique. Les rallonges
ne garantissent pas la sécurité requise
pour l’appareil - si vous utilisez une ral­longe, cela peut causer la surchauffe.

Assurez-vous que votre appareil

est installé correctement et mis à la
terre par un technicien qualifié. Pour
garantir la sécurité électrique de l’ap
pareil, il faut le raccorder à un dispositif
de mise à la terre approprié. Il est es
sentiel de respecter cette exigence de
base en matière de sécurité. Dans le
doute, faites vérifier l’installation élec
trique de la résidence par un électricien
qualifié. Le fabricant ne peut être tenu
responsable de dommages causés par
l’absence d’un dispositif de mise à la
terre ou par un dispositif inadapté.

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ

Installation

L’installation et les réparations de

vraient être effectuées uniquement
par un technicien de service autorisé
Miele. Les travaux effectués par des
personnes non qualifiées peuvent
s’avérer dangereux et rendre nulle la
garantie.

, ATTENTION - Risque d’incendie

Ne recouvrez et n’écrasez jamais
la fiche d’un appareil électrique. Assu
rez-vous que dans l’espace occupé par
le lave-vaisselle il y a suffisamment de
volume libre pour la fiche. Si vous ins
tallez le lave-vaisselle dans un espace
trop petit, le cordon d’alimentation
pourrrait être comprimé ou une pres­sion pourrait être exercée sur la fiche,
ce qui risque de causer la surchauffe.

Cet appareil n’est pas conçu pour

usage sur un bateau ou dans des
engins mobiles, tels les avions ou les
véhicules récréatifs. Toutefois, son ins­tallation est possible dans certaines cir­constances. Veuillez communiquer vos
exigences particulières au détaillant
Miele le plus près de chez vous ou au
service du soutien technique.

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Vérifiez si votre lave-vaisselle n’a

pas subi de dommage lors du
transport. N’installez pas et n’utilisez
pas un appareil endommagé. Commu
niquez avec le point de vente où vous
l’avez acheté.

Assurez-vous que les emballages,

les sacs, matières plastiques et au
tres sont correctement éliminés et tenus
hors la portée de bébés et d’enfants.
Risque de suffocation!

Le lave-vaisselle doit être installé

uniquement sous un comptoir
continu fixé à des armoires adjacentes.

N’installez pas ce modèle de

lave-vaisselle sous une plaque de
cuisson, un four ou tout autre appareil
qui diffuse de la chaleur.
Les hautes températures que diffusent
ces appareils pourraient endommager
le lave-vaisselle.

En aucun cas, vous ne devez cou-

per le tuyau d’arrivée d’eau ou l’im­merger, car il contient des composants
électriques qui pourraient causer des
blessures ou endommager la rési
dence.

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ

Utilisation

N’utilisez le lave-vaisselle que
lorsque tous les panneaux sont

bien en place.

Ne jouez pas avec les
commandes.

Afin de diminuer le risque de bles

sures, ne laissez pas les enfants
jouer près de l’appareil ni monter de
dans ou dessus.

Évitez de malmener la porte ou les

paniers du lave-vaisselle ou de
vous y appuyer ou asseoir.

Dans certaines circonstances, tout

système d’eau chaude qui n’a pas
servi durant deux semaines ou davan­tage peut produire de l’hydrogène.
L’HYDROGÈNE EST UN GAZ
INFLAMMABLE. Si le système d’eau
chaude n’a pas servi durant une telle
période, ouvrez tous les robinets d’eau
chaude et laissez l’eau couler plusieurs
minutes avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle.
Cette action libérera l’hydrogène qui
aura pu s’y accumuler. Entre-temps,
abstenez-vous de fumer et n’utilisez
pas de flamme nue.

Ne lavez pas des articles en plas

tique non étiquetés "résiste au
lave-vaisselle" ou une formulation équi
valente. Consultez les recommanda
tions du fabricant pour les articles non
étiquetés.

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Au moment de charger la vaisselle,

ne disposez pas les articles cou
pants à proximité du joint d’étanchéité
de la porte afin d’éviter de l’endomma
ger. Placez les couteaux avec la pointe
vers le bas afin d’éviter les blessures.

Utilisez seulement les détergents

et les produits de rinçage recom
mandés pour les lave-vaisselle à usage
domestique. Conservez tous ces pro
duits hors de la portée d’enfants.

Ne consommez pas l’eau du

lave-vaisselle! Elle peut contenir
des résidus dangereux.

Lave-vaisselle munis d’un élément
chauffant visible

Ne touchez pas l’élément chauffant

pendant ou immédiatement après
l’utilisation.

Mise au rebut de l’appareil

Si vous désinstallez l’appareil et

comptez ne plus vous en servir,
détachez-en la porte pour éviter que
des enfants se retrouvent enfermés
dans le tambour. Lorsque vous mettez
un lave-vaisselle au rebut, débran
chez-le de la source d’alimentation
électrique, détachez-en la porte et cou

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pez le cordon d’alimentation.

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CONSERVEZ
CES CONSIGNES

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Caring for the environment

Energy saving washing

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

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

For fastest possible wash times, yet

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

Make full use of the baskets without

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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.

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Use the correct amounts of detergent
and rinse aid.

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Wash cabinet

Guide to the dishwasher

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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Guide to the dishwasher

Control panel

13 "On/Off" button
14 Program list / indicators
15 Check/Refill indicators
16 Program sequence display
17 Time display
18 "Start/Stop" 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 "Delay Start" button
20 "Top solo" button
21 Program selection buttons
22 Child Safety Lock
23 Door release
24 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

^ Push the baskets in.
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Lift the door and push until it clicks
into position.

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 dish­washer.

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

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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 (140 ppm), the water should be
softened. This takes place automati
cally in the unit’s integrated water soft
ener.

Your local water authority will be able

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

– The water softener must be filled with

dishwasher salt for reactivation.

If your water hardness is lower than
8 gr/gal (140 ppm), you do not need to
add dishwasher salt.

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

^ Enter the water hardness below:

gr/gal (ppm)

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Settings

gr/gal* ppm Value shown in

the time display

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4**

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36-70

20
40
50

70

90
110
130
140
160
180
200
220
230
250
270
290
310
320
340
360
380
400
410
430
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610
630

650-1260

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* US gallons
** 4 gr/gal (70 ppm) is factory preset

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 (1 - 4 mm)
grain size; other salts may contain in
soluble additives which can impair the
water softener.

Inadvertently filling the salt

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reservoir with dishwashing deter
gent will damage the water soft­ener.

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To fill the salt reservoir:

Remove the lower basket.

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Unscrew and remove the salt reser

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voir cap.
Place the provided funnel over the

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salt reservoir.

Only before adding salt for the first
time, fill the reservoir with approxi
mately 2 quarts (2 l) of water.

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Carefully fill with salt, grain size of
1 - 4 mm. The salt reservoir holds ap
proximately 4.5 lbs (2 kg) of salt. As it
is filled, water will run out.

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Clean any excess salt from the
threads of the reservoir opening.

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Screw the cap on firmly.

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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 light
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.

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

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Using a screwdriver, carefully pivot
the float chamber towards the center
of the reservoir.

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

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Replace the float chamber cap, push
the chamber back into its upright po
sition, and replace the salt reservoir
cap. The indicator should not light.

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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

Before using for the first time

^ 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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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 so that water does not pool.

-

Loading the dishwasher

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.

–

Wooden cutting boards.

–

Glued items such as old knives with

–

handles glued together around the
shank of the blade.

Hand made craft items, antique,

–

metal trimmed or decorative glass
ware.

Lead crystal.

–

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

–

washing glassware but, when in
doubt wash by hand.

Wash delicate glassware with a low

–

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

–

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

Clouding or etching may occur on

–

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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-

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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.

–

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

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Cutlery tray (SC units)

Loading the dishwasher

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
between 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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Loading the dishwasher

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.

^

-

Load the upper basket with small, light­weight, 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.

^ 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.

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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.

Stemmed glassware can also be
placed in the lower basket when se­cured with the StemGuard.

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

^

wards 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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Lower basket inserts

Foldable spike insert

A highly flexible design that holds ta
bleware securely. It can be folded out
of the way for pots, pans and other
large items.

This insert secures plates and platters.

Foldable spikes

The last 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.

-

^

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

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Plateguard Plus with StemGuard

This special attachment cradles
delicate stemware. It can also hold
teacups.

Place stems of glasses into the slots.

^

Cups can be placed on top of the
StemGuard. Never place items on
top of glassware.

^ Lower the rack to place cups on top.

Raise the rack to make room for tall
items.

Lower basket inserts

^

Hook the StemGuard insert into the
left half of the lower basket, the area
marked in white.

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Lower basket inserts

Vase / 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.

Tall Glassware Insert to wash a large number of glasses

attaches to the lower basket

Lower Basket Cup Insert to wash a large number of cups

attaches to the lower basket

Large Diameter Plate Insert to wash plates with a diameter

1

up to 12

/2" (32 cm)

attaches to the lower basket

Mini Cutlery Basket to wash additional cutlery

for units with cutlery tray
attaches to the lower basket

Upper Basket Glassware Insert to wash long stemmed glassware

attaches to the upper basket

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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

3

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.

1

/4,

-

-

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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/Stop" indicator (18) will flash
and a program (14) indicator will light.

^ Select a wash program using the pro-

gram selection buttons (21). Refer to
the "Program guide" for details.

The running time of the selected pro
gram appears in the time display (17) in
hours and minutes.

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

desired. See "Additional features".
^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (18).
The "Start/Stop" indicator will go out and

the wash program will begin.

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

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Operation

Waterproof System

All Miele dishwashers are specially de
signed 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 ma
chine must be "On" (not necessarily
running) and the door must be closed.

-

Program sequence indicator
(16)

The current step of the program is indi
cated by the program sequence indica
tor (16).

Time display (17)

The running time of a program is shown
in hours and minutes in the time dis­play. The "Time left" indicator will light.

The time displayed may vary with the
same program. This is due to the water
inlet temperature at each intake and the
load size being washed.

At the end of a program

The "End" indicator will light (16) and 0

­will appear in the time display (17).

Turn off the dishwasher.

^

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).

-

-

-

Each time a program is run the elec
tronic unit takes into account the new
conditions and calculates the time re
quired. This figure is shown in the time
display.

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-

-

Operation

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 has not yet started:

Press the "Start/Stop" button (18) for

^

at least one second.
Select the new program using the

^

program selection buttons (21).
Select "Top Solo" and "Delay Start" if

^

needed (see "Additional features").
Press the "Start/Stop" button (18).

^

The program will begin.
If a program is already running, or if the

selected delay start period has started
counting down:

^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (18) for

at least one second.

^ Select the new program using the

program selection buttons (21).

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

needed (see "Additional features").
^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (18).
The "Start/Stop" indicator will go out.

The program cycle will resume.

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Operation

Program guide

Program When to use Program cycle

Main

wash

Interim

rinse

12

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

Sani Wash extended wash time

Normal Plus higher wash temperature helps to clean

Normal

China &
Crystal o

Economy energy saving program

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

normally soiled dishware with stubborn dried on
food or greasy residues

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

1)

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

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

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

Run-time 11 min

Pre-

wash

12
XX X X - X X

-X X XX X X

XX X X - X X

XX X X - X X

-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)

1

/4tablespoons (20 ml).

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-

Additional features

"Top Solo" (20)

Using "Top Solo" will save water and
energy.

Operation

Turn the dishwasher on using the

^

"On/Off" button (13).
The "Start/Stop" (18) indicator will flash.

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
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

-

1

/

4

tablespoons.

^ Select a program using the program

selection buttons (21).
The run time of the selected program

will appear in the time display (17) in
hours and minutes. The "Time left" indi­cator (17) and the selected program in­dicator (14) will light.

^

Press the "Top Solo" button (20).
The "Top Solo" indicator will light.
The run time shown in the time display

(17) will be adjusted by the electronic.
"Delay Start" may also be selected at

this time (see next page).

^

Press the "Start/Stop" button (18).
The program will begin.

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Operation

Delay start (19)

The start time of a program can be de­layed from 30 minutes to 24 hours.

A delay start time between 30 minutes
and 9 hours and 30 minutes is set in 30
minute intervals. For 10 hours or more it
is set in one hour periods.

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

^

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

The "Start/Stop" (18) indicator will flash.

Press the "Delay start" button (19) un

^

til the desired delayed start time ap-

pears in the time display (17). Hold

the "Delay Start" button to increase

the time rapidly.
If the "Delay start" button (19) is

pressed after the delayed time 24^, the
delay start will be cancelled.
The run time of the selected program
will appear in the time display and "De­lay Start" will have to be reselected.

The "Top Solo" feature may also be se
lected at this time (see previous page).

^

Press the "Start/Stop" button (18).
The "Start/Stop" (18) indicator will light.

-

-

^

Select a program using the program
selection buttons (21).

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Operation

The delay time will count down: above
10 hours in 1 hour steps, below 10
hours in minutes.

Once the "Delay start" period has
elapsed, the selected program will be
gin automatically. The time display will
show the time left for the program to
run. The "Delay start" indicator will go
out and the "Time left" indicator will
light.

How the delay start time is displayed:

up to 59 minutes
example - 30 minutes = 30

between 1 hour and 9 hours 30 minutes
example - 5 hours = 5.00

10 hours and over
example 15 hours = 15^

-

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

Press the "Start/Stop" button (18) for

^

at least one second.
The "Delay start" indicator (19) will go

out.
If "Top Solo" was selected, it needs to

be reselected.

Press the "Start/Stop" button (18) and

^

the program will begin.

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Operation

Extended drying

If the desired drying results are not con
sistently achieved, the turbothermic
cooling 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.

^

Press and hold the "Top Solo" (20)

^

and "Start/Stop" (18) buttons. At the
same time turn the dishwasher on us­ing the "On/Off" button.
Release all buttons.

The time display will show A00. The
"Salt" (15) indicator will flash and the
"Pre-wash" (16) indicator will light.

^ Press the "Top Solo" button (20).
The time display will go out, the "Salt"

(15) indicator will flash and the "End"
(16) indicator will light.

The extended drying time is off if the
top program indicator flashes.

­The extended drying time is on if the
top program indicator lights.

If the the correct drying time is set:

Turn off the dishwasher.

^

If the drying time is incorrect:

Press the "Top Solo" button (20).

^

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

^

SP for "Save" will appear in the time dis­play.

^ Press the "Start/Stop" button again.
The "Start/Stop" (18) indicator will flash.
The changed extended drying option is

now stored.
^ Turn off the dishwasher.

If this is not the case, the above steps
must be repeated.

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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 stops
during a program?

the "Intake" indicator is
lit or flashing and the
dishwasher may have
stopped?

The door is not properly
closed.

The machine is not
plugged in.

The fuse is defective or
the breaker has tripped.

The fuse or breaker has
tripped.

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.

Close the door firmly.

Insert the plug.

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

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

See maintenance instruc­tions.

Contact a plumber.

Call the Miele Technical
Service Department.

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Frequently asked questions

What if … Possible fault Fix

the "Drain" indicator
flashes, the program
stops?

three horizontal bars

- - - appear in the time
display at the end of a
program?

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.
There may be a technical

fault.

Clean the filter, see main
tenance instructions.

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

–

A few seconds later:

–
–

–

If the horizontal bars ap­pear again at the end of
the program, there is a
technical problem.

– Call the Miele Technical

-

Turn off the dishwasher.

Turn the dishwasher on.
Select the desired pro

gram.
Press the "Start/Stop"

button.

Service Department.

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Frequently asked questions

What if … Possible fault Fix

there is a knocking
noise in the wash cabi
net?

there is a rattling noise? Items are not secure in

there is a knocking
noise in the water
pipes?

dishes are not dry,
glasses and cutlery are
spotted?

dishes are not clean? The dishes were not

The spray arm is hitting
an item in the basket.

-

the wash cabinet.
This may be caused by

the installation or the di
ameter 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.

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.

The non-return valve is
blocked. Water runs back
into the wash cabinet.

Interrupt the program, re
arrange 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.

See, "Loading the dish­washer".

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.

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

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-

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Frequently asked questions

What if … Possible fault Fix

tea or lipstick stains
have not been com
pletely removed?

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

smears on glasses and
cutlery, bluish sheen on
the surface of glasses
and film can be wiped
off?

glasses are dull and dis­colored 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 automatic water soft­ener is faulty.

The rinse aid dosage is
set too high.

Glasses are not dish­washer safe.

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.

Call the Miele Technical
Service Department.

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 still
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
[e-mail]

CDN1-800-565-6435
[e-mail]

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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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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Transport

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User Maintenance Instructions

To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions

before installation or use.

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-

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^

Return the spray arms and check
that they rotate freely.

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.

^

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^

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.

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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