Miele HG06 User Manual

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Operating Instructions Dishwasher

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐ fore installation or use.

en-US M.-Nr. 10 014 050HG06

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................. 5

Guide to the dishwasher .....................................................................................

Appliance overview................................................................................................ 14

Control panel.......................................................................................................... 15

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

Disposal of packaging material.............................................................................. 16

Disposal of your old appliance .............................................................................. 16

Energy-saving dishwashing ................................................................................... 16

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

Opening the door................................................................................................... 17

Closing the door .................................................................................................... 17

Water softener........................................................................................................ 18

Displaying and setting the water hardness level .............................................. 19

Before using the appliance for the first time, you require:..................................... 21

Dishwasher salt...................................................................................................... 21

Filling the salt reservoir..................................................................................... 22

Salt refill indicator ............................................................................................. 23

Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 24

Adding rinse aid................................................................................................ 24

Rinse aid indicator ............................................................................................ 25

Setting the rinse aid dosage............................................................................. 25

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

Tips ........................................................................................................................ 26

Loading examples.................................................................................................. 28

Upper basket ......................................................................................................... 29

Adjusting the upper basket............................................................................... 30

Lower basket ......................................................................................................... 31

Cutlery.................................................................................................................... 34

Cutlery tray (depending on model) ................................................................... 34

Operation ..............................................................................................................

Detergent ............................................................................................................... 35

Adding detergent .............................................................................................. 36

Turning on .............................................................................................................. 37

Selecting a program............................................................................................... 37

Starting a program................................................................................................. 38

Time display........................................................................................................... 38

Energy management.............................................................................................. 39

At the end of the program...................................................................................... 39

Turning off .............................................................................................................. 40

Contents

Unloading the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 40

Interrupting a program........................................................................................... 41

Changing a program .............................................................................................. 41

Options..................................................................................................................

Short ...................................................................................................................... 42

Turning off the refill indicators................................................................................ 43

Delay Start ............................................................................................................. 44

Buzzer tones .......................................................................................................... 46

Optimize Standby .................................................................................................. 47

Factory default settings.......................................................................................... 48

Program overview................................................................................................

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

Cleaning the wash cabinet..................................................................................... 50

Cleaning the door and the door seal ..................................................................... 50

Cleaning the control panel..................................................................................... 50

Cleaning the indicator reflector panel.................................................................... 50

Cleaning the door front.......................................................................................... 51

Filter system........................................................................................................... 52

Cleaning the spray arms ........................................................................................ 54

Frequently Asked Questions...............................................................................

Technical problems................................................................................................ 55

Water intake fault................................................................................................... 57

Water drainage fault............................................................................................... 58

General problems................................................................................................... 59

Noises .................................................................................................................... 60

Poor cleaning results.............................................................................................. 61

Frequently asked questions................................................................................

Cleaning the water intake ...................................................................................... 64

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve ..................................................... 65

Customer service.................................................................................................

Repairs................................................................................................................... 66

Warranty................................................................................................................. 66

Optional accessories...........................................................................................

Installation Instructions.......................................................................................... 69

Electrical connection...........................................................................................

Contents

Water connection.................................................................................................

The Miele WaterProof System ............................................................................... 71

Water intake........................................................................................................... 71

Drainage................................................................................................................. 72

Sound emission testing.......................................................................................

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐

opriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to

pr property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher, please carefully before it is installed and used for the first time. They con‐ tain important information on its installation, safety, use and main‐ tenance.

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

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli‐ ance with this information.

read the installation plan and the operating instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Correct use

 This dishwashe

similar residential environments.

r is intended for use in domestic households and

 This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use.  It must only be used as specified in these operating instructions

for cleaning domestic dishware and cutlery. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.

 This applianc

dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.

e is not intended for use by persons (including chil‐

Safety with children

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Chil

constantly supervised.

 Chil

with the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance at all times to avoid the risk of injury. There is the risk that children may lock themselves in the dishwasher.

 If

is active keep young children away from the area in which the door opens. Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the open‐ ing mechanism.

 Dange

etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.

 K

cause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet. Seek medical attention immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaled detergent.

dren must be kept away from the appliance unless they are

dren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)

r of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,

eep children away from detergents. Dishwasher detergents can

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Technical safety

 Installatio

formed by a Miele-authorized service technician. Work by unquali‐ fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

 Befor

age. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwash‐ er. A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous.

 The ele

when continuity is complete between it and an effective grounding system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the elec‐ trical system in the house should be checked by a qualified electri‐ cian. Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate grounding system (e.g. electric shock).

 Reliable

ed if it has been connected to the electrical supply.

 The dishwasher must on

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

n, repair, and maintenance work should only be per‐

e installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of dam‐

ctrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be assur‐

ly be plugged into the electricity supply

 Ther

is a danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher is pushed up against a plug.

 The dishwasher must no

radiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a cooktop 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.

e must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher. There

t be installed under a cooktop. The high

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

o avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the

 T

connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage, and frequen‐ cy) matches the electrical supply before connecting the dishwasher to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

 Do not con

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

 The dishwasher may on

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

– The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. They

e correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the door cannot fall open.

– The door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens

at the end of the dr

nect the dishwasher to the electrical supply until it has

ly be operated if the door opening mecha‐

ying phase.

 Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply by a multi-

socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the re‐ quired safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

 This applianc

tionary location (e.g., on a ship).

e must not be installed and operated in a non-sta‐

 Do not insta

frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronic module may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.

 The plastic ho

valve. The housing must not be dipped in water.

 Ther

water intake hose, even if it is too long.

e are live wires in the water intake hose. Do not shorten the

ll the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of

using of the water connection contains an electrical

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 The built-

water damage if the following conditions are met:

– Proper installation – Proper maintenance of the dishwasher or replacement of the

ts in case of noticeable damage

par

– Closing of the water valve during longer absences (for example,

vacation)

The WaterProof System will work even if the appliance is switched off. However supply.

 The wat

be between 4.35 - 145 psi.

 A d

damaged, turn off the electrical supply and contact Miele.

amaged appliance could be dangerous. If the dishwasher gets

 The manu

not repaired by a Miele-authorized service technician.

 Defective co

only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safe‐ ty of the appliance.

in WaterProof System offers reliable protection against

, the appliance must remain connected to the electricity

er pressure (flow pressure at the connection point) must

facturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is

mponents should be replaced by Miele original parts

 During

must be disconnected from the electrical supply (turn it off and with‐ draw the plug from the socket).

installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance

 If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a

special cable of the same type (available from Miele) by a Miele-au‐ thorized service technician only.

Proper installation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 The dishwasher must be install

with the installation plan.

 Be car

gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components.

eful when installing the dishwasher. Wear protective

 The dishwasher must be corr

problem-free operation.

ed and connected in compliance

ectly aligned horizontally to ensure

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

ers must only be installed under a continuous counter which is se‐ cured to adjacent cabinetry.

 If you want to convert your freestanding dishwasher to a built-un‐

der ("U") model, you will need to order the appropriate conversion kit. If you remove the existing toe-kick, you must replace it with a Umodel plinth. This is necessary to avoid the risk of injury caused by protruding metal parts.

 The door spring

are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the door cannot fall open. The appliance may only be used with correctly adjusted door springs.

s must be adjusted equally on both sides. They

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Proper use

 Do not use sol  Do not inh

contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in the nose, mouth, and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Seek medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or in‐ haled.

 A

void leaving the door open unnecessarily as someone could trip

over it and be injured by it.

 Do not sit or lea

washer to tip and be damaged, and you could get injured.

 Dishes can

cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading.

 Only use det

washers. Do not use dishwashing liquid.

 Do not use co

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

vents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion!

ale or ingest powder detergent. Dishwasher detergents

n on the opened door. This could cause the dish‐

be very hot at the end of a program. Allow them to

ergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish‐

mmercial or industrial detergents as these may

 Do not fill

This will cause serious damage to the reservoir.

 Inadver

washer detergent will damage the water softener. Make sure you have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling the salt reservoir!

 Only use special coa

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.

the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.

tently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dish‐

rse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 In an app

lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with the handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, place knives and forks with the handles upwards.

 Plastic it

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

you use the "FlexiTimer/Delay Start" option (depending on mod‐

 If

el), make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent. Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dis‐ penser and may not be thoroughly dispersed.

liance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐

ems which cannot withstand being washed in hot water,

 Please observe the information given in "Technical data" regard‐

ing the capacity of the dishwasher.

Accessories

 Use only ge

ries from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.

nuine original Miele parts. If spare parts or accesso‐

Disposal of your old dishwasher

 Mak

tally shut themselves in. Remove or destroy the locking bracket of the door lock, and make appropriate arrangements for the disposal of the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON TO ANY FUTURE USER

e the door lock inoperative so that children cannot acciden‐

Guide to the dishwasher

Appliance overview

Upper spray arm (not visible)

Cutlery tray (depending on model)

Upper basket

Middle spray arm

Air intake for drying (depending on model)

Lower spray arm

Filter system

Data plate

Rinse aid reservoir

Dual compartment detergent dis‐ penser

Optical Interface

Reservoir for dishwasher salt

Control panel

Guide to the dishwasher

Optical Interface

Program selection

Time display

Check/Refill indicators

Delay Start button  with indicat light

Short butt

Program selection button 

 (O

on with indicator light

n/Off) Button

Caring for the environment

Disposal of packaging material

The cardboard box and packaging pro‐

ect the appliance during shipping.

t These materials are biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances may contain materials th

at can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials.

Please be sure that your old appliance

es not pose a danger to children

do while being stored for disposal.

Energy-saving dishwashing

This dishwasher is economical in the use of wat sults follow these tips:

– For most economical dishwashing,

mak overloading the dishwasher.

– Choose a program that best suits the

degr dishes being washed.

– Select the Economy pr

pending on model) for energy-saving dishwashing. This program is the most efficient in terms of its com‐ bined energy and water consumption at cleaning normally soiled dishware.

– Follow the detergent manufacturer's

ecommendations on detergent dos‐

age.

– When using powder or liquid deter‐

gent, you can use 1/3 less det baskets are only half full.

er and electricity. For best re‐

e full use of the baskets without

ee of soiling and the type of

ogram (de‐

ergent if

– The dishwasher can be connected to

a hot wat mies. If the water is heated by for ex‐ ample, solar panels, this would be energy efficient. However, if your water is heated by electricity we would recommend con‐ nection to cold water.

You can find additional tips on energysaving dishwashing in "Miele's guide t

o dishwashing".

er supply for further econo‐

Before using for the first time

Opening the door

ull the handle to open the door.

 P If the door is opened during operation,

ll functions are automatically interrupt‐

ed.

 W

ater in the dishwasher may be

hot. Danger of scalding! Only open the door during operation

if absolu extreme caution when doing so.

tely necessary and exercise

Closing the door

ush the baskets in.

 P  T

hen lift the door upwards and push

until it clicks into position.

 Danger of crushing injuries!

Do not put your hand inside the door as it is closing.

Before using for the first time

Water softener

In order to achieve good cleaning re‐ sults, the dishwasher needs t with soft water. Hard water results in a build-up of calcium deposits on dish‐ ware and in the dishwasher. Water supplies with a hardness level higher than 4 gr/gal (4 °d) needs to be softened. This takes place automatical‐ ly in the integrated water softener. The water softener in the dishwasher is suit‐ able for a water hardness level of up to 73 gr/gal (70 °d).

– The water softener requires dish‐

washer salt. Dependin level (< 22 gr/gal, or 21 °d), dish‐ washer salt is not required if combi‐ nation tablets are being used (see "Operation - Detergent").

– The dishwasher must be program‐

med for the wat area.

g on the water hardness

er hardness in your

o operate

Enter the water hardness below: ____________ gr/gal (°d) The dishwasher is programmed at the

ory for a water hardness level of 1

fact gr/gal (1 °d).

If this setting corresponds to the hard‐ ness of your water, you do not need to do anything more.

However, if you have a different water har

dness, you must adjust the water

softener to match your water hardness.

– Your local water supplier can tell you

the wat

– Where the water hardness fluctuates

e.g. between 10 - 16 gr/gal (10 - 15 °d), to the higher value (16 gr/gal or 15 °d in this example).

It is useful to know your water hardness so that you can technician with this information in the event of any service calls.

er hardness level in your area.

always program the dishwasher

provide the service

Before using for the first time

Displaying and setting the water

dness level

har

 Open the door  T

urn the dishwasher off with the 

button, if it is turned on.

 Press the program selection button

, and, simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the  button. Keep the program selection button  pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on.

If this does not happen, start the proce‐

e from the beginning again.

dur

 P

ress the

The Short at short intervals.

The value which has been set for the wat

er hardness appears as a figure in

the time display (see table) according to

.   will star

This is the factory default setting of 1°.  Use the pr

to select the value which equates to your water hardness level. Each press of the button moves you up a level. When the highest water hardness level is reached, the setting starts from the beginning again.

The setting is now stored in memory.

urn the dishwasher off with the 

 T

button.

Short butt

indicator light will flash twice

t flashing in the time display.

ogram selection button 

on twice.

Before using for the first time

°d gr/gal °f Time dis‐

play

1 1 2 1

2 2 4 2

3 3 5 3

4 4 7 4

5 5 9 5

6 6 11 6

7 7 13 7

8 8 14 8

9 9 16 9

10 10 18 10

11 11 20 11

12 13 22 12

13 14 23 13

14 15 25 14

15 16 27 15

16 17 29 16

17 18 31 17

18 19 32 18

19 20 34 19

20 21 36 20

°d gr/gal °f Time dis‐

play

21 22 38 21

22 23 40 22

23 24 41 23

24 25 43 24

25 26 45 25

26 27 47 26

27 28 49 27

28 29 50 28

29 30 52 29

30 31 54 30

31 32 56 31

32 33 58 32

33 34 59 33

34 35 61 34

35 36 63 35

36 38 65 36

37-45 39--47 66-80 45

46-60 48-63 82-107 60

61-70 64-73 109-125 70

Before using for the first time

Before using the appliance for the first tim

– Approx. 1 liter (1 qt.) of water – Approx. 2 lbs (1 kg) of dishwasher

salt – Domestic dishwasher detergent – Rinse aid formulated for domestic

dishwashers

Every dishwasher is tested at the fac‐

ory. There will be residual water in the

t appliance from this test. It is not an in‐ dication that it has been used previ‐ ously.

e, you require:

Dishwasher salt

In order to achieve good cleaning re‐ sults, the d with soft water. Hard water results in a build-up of calcium deposits on dish‐ ware and in the dishwasher. Water supplies with a hardness level higher than 4 gr/gal (4 °d) needs to be softened. This takes place automatical‐ ly in the integrated water softener. The water softener in the dishwasher is suit‐ able for a water hardness level of up to 73 gr/gal (70 °d).

ishwasher needs to operate

If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than 5 gr/gal (5 °d)

you do not have to add dish‐ washer salt. The prompt to add salt will be switched off automatically.

 Dishwasher det

stroy the water softener. Do not fill the salt container with

dishwasher det detergent).

 Use only special

dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen salt.

Other types of salt may contain in‐ soluble components which can dam‐ ag

e the water softener.

ergent will de‐

ergent (even liquid

, coarse-grained

The water softener requires dishwasher salt. Depending (< 22 gr/gal or 21 °d), dishwasher salt is not required if combination tablets are being used (see "Operation - Deter‐ gent").

on the water hardness level

Before using for the first time

Filling the salt reservoir

Before filling the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt for the first time, you must fill of water to enable the salt to dis‐ solve.

Once the dishwasher has been used for the first time, ther ficient water in the reservoir.

it with approx. 1 liter (1 qt.)

e is always suf‐

 Remo

 Fi

ve the lower basket and un‐

screw the salt reservoir cap.

Water will run out of the reservoir when the ca

It should therefore only be removed

order to refill the salt reservoir.

ll the reservoir with approx. 1 liter (1

qt.) of water (first use only).

p is removed.

 Place the funnel provided over the

salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt until the reservoir is full. The salt reservoir holds approx. 2 lbs (1 kg) of salt depending on the brand used.

an any excess salt from around

 Cle

the reservoir opening and then screw the cap on again firmly.

 Immediat

voir, run the the and without any dishware in the dish‐ washer to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet.

ely after filling the salt reser‐

Short pr

Express pr

ogram option selected

ogram with

Before using for the first time

Salt refill indicator

 Fi

ll the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt when the comes on (If it comes on during a program, wait until the end of the program).

 Risk of corr

Immediately after filling the salt res‐ ervoir, run the the

Short p and without any dishware in the dishwasher to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet.

After the salt reservoir has been filled,

efill indicator may still be lit up if

the r the salt concentration has not yet reached the correct level. It will go out when the correct concentration is reached.

The salt refill indicator will be switched off if you have programmed the dish‐ washer for a water hardness below 5 gr/gal (5 °d).

Salt indica

osion!

Express pr

rogram option selected

tor light

ogram with

If you only ever use combination prod‐ ucts in you switch both refill indicators for salt and rinse aid off if you wish (see "Op‐ tions - Refill indicators").

If you switch to using detergent that does not contain salt or rinse aid, it is impor dishwasher salt and rinse aid and to switch the indicators back on.

r dishwasher, you can

tant to remember to add

Before using for the first time

Rinse aid

Rinse aid is needed to prevent spotting

dishes and glassware. The rinse aid

on is filled in the reservoir and the set amount will be automatically dosed.

 Filli

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

When using "Tab" detergents rinse aid is not needed.

Adding rinse aid

 P

ng the rinse aid reservoir with

ress the button on the lid of the rinse aid reservoir in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open.

 Add rinse aid only until it is visible in

the opening.

The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.

3.7 o

z. (110 ml).

 Close the flap firmly so that it clicks

o place. Otherwise water can enter

int the rinse aid reservoir during a pro‐ gram.

 W

ipe up any spilled rinse aid. This prevents over-foaming occurring dur‐ ing the next program.

Before using for the first time

Rinse aid indicator

When the Rinse Aid indicat the rinse aid reservoir contains suffi‐ cient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programs only.

 Add rinse aid.

If you only ever use combination prod‐ ucts in you switch both refill indicators for salt and rinse aid off if you wish (see "Op‐ tions - Refill indicators").

Setting the rinse aid dosage

You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for best r

The rinse aid dosage is set in stages from 0 to 6. It is set to 3 at the factory. This is the recommended setting.

The dosage can turn out to be higher than the set valu adjustment of the

If spots appear on dishware and glass‐ war

e:  Increase the rinse aid dosage. If clouding or smearing appears on

dishwar  Decr

r dishwasher, you can

esults.

e due to the automatic

Automatic p

e and glassware:

ease the rinse aid dosage.

or lights up,

rogram.

 T

urn the dishwasher off with the 

button, if it is turned on.

ress the program selection button

 P

If this does not happen, start the proce‐

e from the beginning again.

dur  P

ress the

The Short indicator will flash 3 times at short intervals.

The set value will appear in the display

er .

aft The flashing sequence 

the display. This indicates a factory default setting of 3.

 Use the pr

to select the setting required. Each press of the button moves you

up a level. The setting is now stored in memory.  T

urn the dishwasher off with the 

button.

Short butt

ogram selection button 

on three times.

 will appear in

Loading the dishwasher

Tips

Remove coarse food residues from the dishwar

There is no need to rinse items under runni

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

– Do not place dishes or cutlery inside

– Load the dishware so that water can

– Make sure that all items are securely

ng water!

 Do not wash it

ash, sand, wax, grease, or paint in the dishwasher. These will damage the dishwasher.

other pieces. They will cover each othe

acce

ss all surfaces. This ensures that

they get properly cleaned.

positioned.

ems soiled with

– Make sure that small items cannot

fall

through the holders in the bas‐ kets. Small items, e.g., lids, should there‐ fore be placed in the cutlery tray or cutlery basket (depending on model).

Some foods may contain natural dyes, e.g., mato sauce. Plastic items in the dishwasher may discolor if large quantities of these foodstuffs find their way into the dishwasher on the dishware. The stability of plastic items is not affected by this discolor‐ ation. Cleaning silver cutlery in the dish‐ washer may also cause plastic items to discolor.

carrots, tomatoes or to‐

– Hollow items such as cups, glasses,

pans, etc. must b basket.

– Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g.,

champagne glasses, should be placed in the cen ensure better water coverage.

– Concave items such as mugs or

bowls should be placed at an angle so that the wat

– The spray arms must not be blocked

ems which are too tall or hang

by it through the baskets. If in doubt, test for free movement by manually rotat‐ ing the spray arms.

e inverted in the

ter of the basket to

er can run off.

Loading the dishwasher

Items not recommended for dish‐ washing

– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards and

dishwar

– Craft items, antiques, valuable vases,

and decor

– Plastic items which are not heat-re‐

sistan dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape.

– Copper, brass, tin and aluminum

– Colors painted over a glaze may fade

aft

– Delicate glassware and glassware

con occur over time.

Please note: Silverware

silver polish may still be damp or spot‐

ted at the end of a program, where wa‐ ter has not run off smoothly. It may need to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth.

e or items with wooden parts

ative glassware

t: the high temperatures in the

ems may discolor or become matt.

er a number of washes.

taining lead crystal: clouding may

previously cleaned with a

Glass care

– Clouding may occur on glasses after

equent washing. If delicate glass‐ ware is washed in the dishwasher, ensure that only very low tempera‐ tures are used (see program chart), or a special glass-care program is used (depending on model). This will re‐ duce the risk of clouding.

– Purchase glassware which is dish‐

washer

– Use detergents with glass protective

additives (e.g., Miele CareCollection tabs).

– Visit "http://www.mieleglass‐

car english" for more information on glass care.

-safe (e.g., Riedel glassware).

e.com/international/en/glasscare/

Silver which has been in contact with foods contai These include egg yolk, onions, mayon‐ naise, mustard, fish, and marinades.

ning sulphur can discolor.

 Aluminum components (e.g.,

ange hood grease filters) must not

r be cleaned with a commercial or in‐ dustrial cleaning agent.

These may damage the material.

Tip: When pur and cutlery, make sure they are dish‐ washer-safe.

chasing new dishware

Loading the dishwasher

Loading examples

With models with cutlery tray, 10 standard place settings

Upper basket

Cutlery tray (depending on model)

Lower basket

Loading the dishwasher

Upper basket

 F

or safety reasons, do not oper‐ ate the dishwasher without the upper and lower baskets in place.

 Use the upper bask

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

et for small, light‐

Adjustable cup rack (depending on model)

ise the rack to make room for tall

 Ra

items.

Glasses can be arranged along the po‐ siti

oning rail of the cup rack to give them some support during the pro‐ gram.

ower the cup rack and lean the

 L

glasses against it, or double stack smaller pieces.

Loading the dishwasher

Adjusting the upper basket

In order to gain more space for taller it

ems the upper basket can be adjusted on three levels with 3/4" (2 cm) be‐ tween each level.

The upper basket can also be set at an angle with one side high and the other side low basket can slide smoothly in and out of the cabinet.

 P

. Make sure, however, that the

ull the upper basket out.

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper bas‐

et adjust‐

ment

Upper 7 7/8" (15) 12 3/16"

Middle 6 11/16"

Lower 7 1/2" (19) 10 5/8" (27)

Depending on the setting of the upper bask

et, a variety of plate dimensions

can be accommodated.

Plate  in inches (cm)

Upper bas‐

(17)

Lower bas‐

(31)

11 7/16"

(29)

To raise the upper basket:

 Lift the bask

place.

To lower the upper basket:

 P

ull upwards on the levers at either

side of the upper basket.

 Adjust the basket to the desired

height and then push the levers se‐ curely back down into position.

Depending on the setting of the upper bask

et, the following plate dimensions

can be accommodated.

et until it clicks into

Loading the dishwasher

Lower basket

or larger and heavier items such as

 F

plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc. Glasses, cups and small items such as saucers can also be placed in the lower basket. Do not place thin, deli‐ cate glassware in the lower basket.

Hinged spikes

Both rows of spikes at the front can be lower

ed to make more room for large

items, e.g., pots, pans, and dishes.

 P

ress the yellow lever downwards ,

and then lower the spikes .

Loading the dishwasher

Comfort insert

The comfort insert is used for cups, glasse

s, plates, dishes, and pots.

The comfort insert can be removed to mak

e more room for larger items such

as casserole dishes.

 The

cup rack can be raised to make

more room for tall items.

temware, e.g., wine glasses or

 S

champagne flutes, can be leaned against the cup rest or suspended from it.

Removing the insert

 P

ress the insert downwards  and press the catch inwards at the same time .

Refitting the insert

osition the comfort insert at the

 P

back of the lower basket.

 Fi

t the insert into the lower basket with the hooks under the long crosspiece.

ush the insert downwards and at

 P

the same time move the catch out‐ wards until it clicks into position.

Bottle holder (depending on model) The bottle holder can be used to wash

narr

ow items, e.g., milk and baby bot‐

tles.

 Place the bottle holder in the position

shown in If placed anywhere else, water will not be able to access the bottle prop‐ erly, and cleaning results will be im‐ paired.

the bottom basket.

Loading the dishwasher

Cutlery

Cutlery tray (depending on model)

 Arr

ange the cutlery in the tray as

shown.

To make unloading much easier, cutlery

ld be grouped in zones, one for

shou knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc.

Spoon heads should be placed in con‐ tact with at least one of the serr tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off them freely.

The upper spray arm must not be

ed by items which are too big.

block

ated re‐

 If spoon handles do not fit between

the holders, lay them the other way r

ound.

Operation

Detergent

 O

nly use detergents formulated

for domestic dishwashers.

Refer to the manufacturer's packaging as t

o whether Tab products are suitable for the water hardness level in your area. Please note that the cleaning and dry‐ ing results of Tab detergents can vary greatly.

For optimum cleaning and drying re‐ sults, use Miel and add Miele salt and Miele rinse aid separately. See "Optional accesso‐ ries."

e dishwasher detergent

Detergent dosage

 F

ollow the dosage recommended by

the manufacturer on the packaging.

 Unl

ess directed otherwise, use one detergent tab or add 1 1/4 - 2 table‐ spoons (20 - 30 ml) detergent to compartment II, depending on the level of soiling. With very heavy soil‐ ing you can also add a small amount of detergent to compartment l.

abs may not dissolve completely

 T

when the Express program (if availa‐ ble) is used.

Use only the recommended amount

ergent. Continued use of too

of det much detergent may cause machine damage.

 Dishwasher det

cause burning in the nose, mouth, and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing.

Avoid inhaling or swallowing dish‐ washer det away from detergent. Keep deter‐ gent out of the reach of children. Keep children away from the dish‐ washer when the door is open. There could still be detergent residues in the dishwasher. Only add detergent just before starting the program and lock the door with the child safety lock (depending on model).

ergent. Keep children

ergents can

Operation

Adding detergent

 P

ress the opening catch on the de‐ tergent dispenser. The flap will spring open.

The flap is always open at the end of a pr

ogram.

 Add the required amount of detergent

and close the flap.

e sure that the detergent packag‐

 Mak

ing is properly closed after use to avoid it getting damp and becoming lumpy.

Dispensing aid

Compartment I holds a maximum of 2 t

easpoons (10 ml),

Compartment II holds a maximum of

3.5 tablespoons (50 ml) of detergent.

The marks in compartment II indicate

evels of approximately 1 ¼ and 2

the l tablespoons (20 and 30 ml) respective‐ ly. The marks indicate the approximate fill level in ml when the door is open in a horizontal position.

Operation

Turning on

urn on the water supply if it is turned

 T

off.

 Open the door  Mak

e sure the spray arms are not ob‐

structed.

 Turn the dishwasher on with the 

button.

The indicator light next to the program

ed will come on.

select

Selecting a program

Choose your program according to the type of load and the d

The different programs and their uses

e described in the Program Over‐

ar view chapter.

 Use the pr

to select the program required.

The indicator light for the program se‐

ed will light up.

lect The program duration will appear in hours and minutes in the display.

You can now select program options (see "Options").

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

ogram selection button 

egree of soiling.

Operation

Starting a program

tart the program by closing the door

 S

within four seconds of the last press of a button.

The program will begin. The Optical Interface comes on to show

that a pr

If you do not close the door within four sec the selected program and the time display will flash.

The program cannot be started until you ton and close the door within four seconds.

A program should only be canceled in erwise important program stages could be omitted.

ogram has been started.

onds, the indicator light of

press the program selection but‐

the first few minutes, if at all. Oth‐

Time display

The duration of the program selected appears in hours and minu display before the program begins. Dur‐ ing the program, the time left until the end of the program is displayed.

The program duration displayed may

y with the same program. It is influ‐

var enced by, among other things, the wa‐ ter temperature at each intake, the re‐ activation process, the type of deter‐ gent, the amount of dishware, and the amount of soiling.

When a program is selected for the first time, the display shows an aver time for a cold water intake.

The times shown in the program over‐ view r

efer to standard test loads and

temperatures. Each time a program is run, the elec‐

onic module calculates the program duration required according to the tem‐ perature of the water taken into the dishwasher and the amount of dish‐ ware.

tes in the

age

Operation

Energy management

To save energy, the dishwasher will switch off aut ter the last time a button has been pressed or 10 minutes after the end of the program (see "Options - Optimize Standby").

 P

ress the  button to switch the

dishwasher back on.

The dishwasher will not turn off while a pr

ogram is running, during the delay

start period, or if there is a fault.

omatically 10 minutes af‐

At the end of the program

At the end of a program, the TimeCon‐

ol function will be visible flashing

tr slowly with the door shut. The buzzer might also be sounding.

The program has finished when . appears in the display

The drying fan may continue to run for a few minut gram.

 The dishwasher can now be opened

and unloaded (see "Unloading the dishwasher").

 T

damage to the counter edging above

the dishwasher, it is advisable to

leave the door closed until you are

ready to unload the dishware. Alter‐

natively you can open the door fully

until the dishware is cool enough to

unload. Do not leave the door only

partially open.

es at the end of the pro‐

o prevent the risk of steam

Operation

Turning off

At the end of a program:

 Open the door  The dishwasher can be switched off

at any time using the 

Turning the dishwasher off during a pro‐

am stops the program.

gr Turning the dishwasher off during the

run-u

p to a delay start time (FlexiTimer)

will also stop the process.

If the dishwasher is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g., while

on vacation, the water supply

should be closed.

button.

Unloading the dishwasher

Dishes tend to break and chip more

ly when they are hot. Allow the

easi dishes to cool until they are comforta‐ ble enough to handle before unloading them.

The dishes will cool much faster if you open the door when the pr ended.

First unload the lower basket, then the upper b tray (depending on model). This will prevent water drops from the upper basket and cutlery tray from fall‐ ing onto the dishes in the lower basket.

asket, and finally the cutlery

ogram has

Operation

Interrupting a program

The program will be interrupted as soon as you open the door After four seconds, the indicator light of the selected program and the time dis‐ play will flash.

ress the program selection button

 P

and close the door within four sec‐ onds.

The program will continue from the point at which it was int

ater in the dishwasher may be

 W

hot. Danger of scalding! Only open the door if absolutely nec‐

essar

y and exercise extreme caution when doing so. Before closing the door again, leave it ajar for approx. 20 seconds. This will enable the tem‐ perature in the wash cabinet to set‐ tle. After that, press the program se‐ lection button and close the door within four seconds.

errupted.

Changing a program

If the detergent dispenser flap has alr

eady opened, do not change the

program.

If a program has already started and you wish t lows:

 Open the door  T

urn the dishwasher off with the 

button.

 Turn the dishwasher on again with

the  button.

 Selec  S

within four seconds.

The Optical Interface comes on to show that a pr

o change it, proceed as fol‐

t the desired program.

tart the program by closing the door

ogram has been started.

Options

Short

The Short of programs in which this option is available.

In order to achieve optimum cleaning

esults, consumption rates are in‐

r creased with this option.

When used in combination with the Rapid p in a wash program without drying or au‐ tomatic opening of the door (if availa‐ ble).

option reduces the duration

rogram, the

Short option r

esults

 Open the door  T

urn the dishwasher on with the 

button.

 Selec  P

The Short  The The option selected will remain active

for that par ting is changed.

t a program.

ress the

program can now be started.

Short butt

indicator light will light up.

ticular program until the set‐

on.

Options

Turning off the refill indicators

If you consistently use a Tab detergent, you can you wish.

 Open the door  T

 P

If this does not happen, start the proce‐ dur

deactivate the refill indicators if

urn the dishwasher off with the 

button, if it is turned on.

ress the program selection button , and, simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the  button. Keep the program selection button  pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on.

e from the beginning again.

 P

ress the

The Short times at short intervals.

The flashing sequence in the time dis‐ play will show whether the r tors are switched on or off.

–  : Refill in –  : Refill in

ress the program selection button 

 P

to change the setting.

The setting is now stored in memory.

urn the dishwasher off with the 

 T

button.

If you switch to using detergent that does not contain salt or rinse aid, it is impor dishwasher salt and rinse aid and to switch the indicators back on.

Short butt

indicator light will flash nine

dicators activated

dicators deactivated

tant to remember to add

on nine times.

efill indica‐

Options

Delay Start

You can set the start time for a pro‐

am, e.g., to take advantage of night

gr time electricity rates. The start time can be delayed between 30 minutes and 24 hours. The delay period is shown in 30 mi‐ nutes increments for a delay period be‐ tween 30 minutes and 9 hours 30 mi‐ nutes. It is shown in hours for periods longer than this.

When using the Delay Start function, mak

e sure that the detergent com‐ partment is dry before adding deter‐ gent. Wipe dry with a cloth if neces‐ sary. If the compartment is wet, powder detergent can become lum‐ py and stick to the dispenser, with the result that it is not fully dis‐ pensed. Do not use liquid detergent when se‐ lecting Delay Start, as it can run into the dishwasher before it is required.

 Open the door

urn the dishwasher on with the 

 T

button.

 Selec  P

The last delay start time used will ap‐ pear in the time display tor light will light up.

 Set the r

If you keep the  time will increase automatically up to  hours. To get back to . hours, press the  button twice.

 Close the door within four seconds.

t the desired program.

ress the  button.

ing the  button.

If you do not close the door within four sec the selected program and the time display will flash.

The program cannot be started until you ton and close the door within four seconds.

onds, the indicator light of

press the program selection but‐

. The  indica‐

equired delay start time us‐

button pressed, the

Options

 Open the door if you need t

how long the delay period has left to run.

The time up until the program starts will count down in the display in hours for dur

ations above 10 hours, and in mi‐

nutes for durations below 10 hours. When the set time is reached, the pro‐

am selected will start automatically.

gr The time remaining will appear in the time display and the  indicator light will go out.

How the Delay Start time is shown in the display:

up to 59 minutes: e.g., 30 min

1 hour up to 9 hours 30 minutes: e.g., 5 hours = .

over 10 hours: e.g., 15 hours = 

utes = .

o check

If you open the door during the delay

t time, you must then press the

star program selection button and close the door within four seconds in order to continue the delay start time.

Starting a program before the delay

t time has elapsed:

star

A program can be started before the delay star Proceed as follows:

 Open the door  T

button.

 T

the  button.

 Select the program you want.  S

within four seconds.

The Optical Interface comes on to show that a pr

t period has elapsed.

urn the dishwasher off with the 

urn the dishwasher on again with

tart the program by closing the door

ogram has been started.

If you do not close the door within four sec the selected program and the time display will flash.

The program cannot be started until you ton and close the door within four seconds.

onds, the indicator light of

press the program selection but‐

Options

Buzzer tones

A sequence of audible tones will sound at the end of the pr fault.

The buzzer at the end of a program and the warning fault will sound 4 times at intervals with a short pause between each set.

The buzzer tones are set to off at the fact

ory. If you want the buzzer to sound at the end of a program, you will have to switch it on. Buzzer tones for faults are always active.

 Open the door  T

urn the dishwasher off with the 

button, if it is turned on.

ress the program selection button

 P

buzzer in the event of a

ogram or if there is a

 P

ress the

The Short at short intervals.

The flashing sequence in the time dis‐ play shows whether the buzz end of the program are activated or de‐ activated.

–  : Buzz –  : Buzz  Press the program selection button 

to change the setting. The setting is now stored in memory.  T

urn the dishwasher off with the 

button.

Short butt

indicator will flash four times

er tones activated

er tones deactivated

on four times.

ers at the

If this does not happen, start the proce‐

e from the beginning again.

dur

Options

Optimize Standby

"Optimize Standby" is activated by de‐ fault.

To save energy, the dishwasher will switch off aut after the last time a button has been pressed or after the end of a program.

The dishwasher will not turn off while

ogram is running, during the delay

a pr start period, or if there is a fault.

Optimize Standby can be switched off if you pr

efer. If you do this the duration before the dishwasher switches off au‐ tomatically increases to 6 hours. Doing this will increase energy consumption.

 Open the door

urn the dishwasher off with the 

 T

button, if it is turned on.

ress the program selection button

 P

omatically a few minutes

 P

ress the

The Short times at short intervals.

The flashing sequence in the display shows whether or no by is activated.

–  : "O –  : "O

ress the program selection button 

 P

to change the setting.

The setting is now stored in memory.

urn the dishwasher off with the 

 T

button.

Short butt

indicator light will flash eight

ptimize Standby" activated

ptimize Standby" deactivated

on eight times.

t Optimize Stand‐

If this does not happen, start the proce‐ dur

e from the beginning again.

Options

Factory default settings

If you have altered any settings from the fact back to the factory default settings as follows:

 Open the door  T

 P

If this does not happen, start the proce‐ dur

ory default, you can reset them

urn the dishwasher off with the 

button, if it is turned on.

e from the beginning again.

 P

ress the

The Short at a long interval and then 9 times at short intervals.

The flashing sequence in the display in‐

es whether a setting has been

dicat changed from its factory default.

–  : All setting

fault settings

–  : A

changed

o reset the dishwasher to the factory

 T

default settings, press the program

selection button . The setting is now stored in memory.  T

urn the dishwasher off with the 

button.

Short butt

indicator light will flash once

t least one setting has been

on 19 times.

s are set to factory de‐

Program overview

Program When to use Program sequence

Normal Program for regular use to

complet of normally soiled dish‐ ware with the ability to ad‐ just energy and water con‐ sumption based on the soil load of the dishware.

Pots & Pans

China & Cr

ystal

SaniWash To sanitize dishware, e.g.

Express "Quick program" for lightly

Pre-wash To rinse dishes when a

For heavily soiled dishware and normally soiled pots, pans and ut dried on residue; use 20% more detergent than rec‐ ommended.

GlassCare program for t glasses and dishes with light soiling. Use 50% of the detergent amount.

baby bottles, cutting boar dishware.

soiled dishware, e.g. party dishware or to remove salt traces from the wash cabi‐ net after refilling salt; not suitable for detergent tabs.

complet needed.

ely wash a full load

ensils with

emperature-sensitive

ds and preparation

e program is not

Pre-

wash

If re‐

quir

2X X X X X

X X X X X

X 2X X X

X X X X

Main

wash

X If re‐

Interim

rinse

quir

Final rinse

X X

Drying

Consumption: The consumption values refer to a hot-water connection. Electric power: 0.01 - 1.0 kWh W

ater: 1.0 - 3.7 gal. (3.8 - 14 l)

Cleaning and care

Check and clean your dishwasher regularly. This will help avoid prob‐ lems and faults.

 All sur

scratching. Contact with unsuitable cleaning

ents can alter or discolor all surfa‐

ces.

faces are susceptible to

Cleaning the wash cabinet

Generally, the wash cabinet is self

ning if the correct amount of deter‐

clea gent is used.

If, however, there are lime scale or

ease deposits in the cabinet, these

gr can be removed with a special dish‐ washer cleaner (see "Optional accesso‐ ries"). Follow the instructions on the packaging.

If you mainly use low temperature pro‐

ams (< 120°F/50 °C), there is a risk of

gr bacteria and unpleasant odors building up in the wash cabinet. To prevent this happening the dishwasher will automat‐ ically increase the temperature in the fi‐ nal rinse of the selected program after several programs using low tempera‐ tures have been run.

Cleaning the door and the door seal

Bacteria could build up on the door seal and the sides of the dishwasher door as these wash cabinet and are not accessed and cleaned by the spray arm jets.

 W

ipe the door seals regularly with a

damp cloth to remove food deposits.  W

ipe off any food or drink residues which may have dripped onto the sides of the dishwasher door before closing it.

surfaces are outside the

Cleaning the control panel

 The

control panel should only be

wiped with a damp cloth.

Cleaning the indicator reflector panel

The indicator reflector panel for the Op‐ ti

cal Interface / TimeControl function (depending on model) is situated in the cover plate underneath the counter.

e indicator reflector panel should

 Th

only be wiped with a damp cloth or a suitable cleaning agent designed for use on plastic.

 Clean the filters in the wash cabinet

regularly.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the door front

 I

f soiling remains longer, it may happen that the surfaces can be‐ come discolored or changed.

Remove any soiling immediately.

 Cle

an the front with a solution of warm water and a little dishwashing liquid applied with a soft sponge. Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft cloth.

lass cleaners may be used to

 G

clean the exterior. However do not allow them to sit or "puddle", this can cause damage to the surface.

Remove the cleaner promptly.

To better maintain your appliance avoid the following:

– Cleaning products containing soda,

ammonia, acid, or chloride – Descaling agents – Abrasive cleaning products, such as

scouring powder, scouring liquid, or

pumice stones, – Cleaners containing solvents – Stainless steel cleaners – Dishwasher cleaner – Oven cleaners – Glass cleaner – Hard, abrasive brushes or sponges,

e.g., pot scour

es which have been previously used

with abrasive cleaning agents – Eraser sponges – Sharp metal scrapers

ers, brushes or spong‐

– Steel wool – Steam cleaning appliances

Cleaning and care

Filter system

The filter system in the base of the wash cabinet pr redeposited on dishes. It also protects the circulation pump from damage caused by foreign objects.

events food from being

 This dishwasher must not be

sed without all the filters in place!

Collection of coarse soil may cause the

ers to clog. The level of soiling and

filt time it takes before the filters need cleaning will vary depending on use.

 Che

ck the condition of the filters reg‐

ularly and clean them if necessary.

Filter system

urn the dishwasher off.

 T

urn the handle counter-clockwise to

 T

release the filter system .

 Lift the filt

washer . Remove any coarse parti‐ cles and rinse the filter well under running water. Use a nylon brush if necessary.

er system out of the dish‐

nsure that course soil does not

 E

get into the circulation system and cause a blockage.

Cleaning and care

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

 P

ress catches  together in the di‐ rection of the arrows as shown, and open the filter .

se all the filters under running wa‐

 Rin

ter.

 Then close the flap so that the catch

engages.

 Replace

lies flat in the base of the wash cabi‐ net.

 Then turn the handle clockwise until

both arr er. This will lock the filter system in place.

 T

the filter system that it is secured in position correctly.

Otherwise coarse soil could get into the ci blockage.

the filter system so that it

ows point towards each oth‐

ake care when you are fitting

rculation system and cause a

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the spray arms

Particles of food can get stuck in the

ay arm jets and bearings. The spray

spr arms should therefore be inspected and cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months).

urn the dishwasher off.

 T Remove the spray arms as follows:

ake out the cutlery tray (if your dish‐

 T

washer is fitted with one).

 P

ush the top spray arm upwards to engage the inner ratchet. Then un‐ screw the spray arm.

ull the lower spray arm firmly up‐

 P

wards to remove it.

ush the middle spray arm upwards

 P

 to engage the ratchet. Then un‐ screw the spray arm .

 Remo

ve the lower basket.

 Use a point

food particles that are stuck in the spray arm jets into the spray arm.

 Rin

se the spray arms thoroughly un‐

der running water.

 Replace the spray arms and check

that they rotate freely.

ed object to push the

Frequently Asked Questions

With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐ ance, some contacting Miele Service. This will save time and money.

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

ou should, however, note the following:

 Unauthorized or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to

the appliance. Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably

quali tional safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthor‐ ized work.

Technical problems

Problem Possible cause and solution

The dishwasher does

ot start.

of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without

fied and competent person in strict accordance with current local and na‐

The door is not properly closed.

ush the door firmly shut.

 P

The dishwasher is not plugged in.

 Inser

The circuit breaker has tripped.

 Reset the fuse (see data p

t the plug.

late for the correct fuse

rating).

The dishwasher stops durin

g a program.

After the program has

ted, the Optical In‐

star terface is not visible.

The dishwasher is not switched on.

urn the dishwasher on with the  button.

 T

The circuit breaker has tripped.

 Reset the fuse (see data p

rating).

the circuit breaker trips again, contact Miele

 If

Service.

The indicator reflector panel was not correctly fitted.

 Refit the indicat

installation plan).

or reflector panel correctly (see the

late for the correct fuse

Frequently Asked Questions

Problem Possible cause and solution

The Optical Interface is flashing The buzzer is sounding. All the program indica‐ tor lights flash when the door is open. Fault code  appears in the display.

Fault : The bu continuously. The drain pump may al‐ so be running, even with the door open.

Fault : A fault has occurred in the circulation pump.

quickly.

zzer is sounding

There may be a technical fault.

urn the dishwasher off with the  button.

 T

urn the dishwasher back on after a few seconds.

 T  Sele  Cl

If the indicator lights flash again, there is a technical fault.

 Co

The WaterProof System has reacted.

 T  Contac

 T

 T  Select the desir  Close

If the fault message appears again, there is a techni‐ cal fault.

 Contac

ct the desired program.

ose the door.

ntact Miele Service.

urn off the water supply.

t Miele Service.

urn the dishwasher off for at least 30 seconds

with the  button.

urn the dishwasher back on.

ed program.

the door.

t Miele Service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Water intake fault

Problem Possible cause and solution

The Optical Interface is flashing The buzzer is sounding. The Intake/Drain indica‐ tor light is flashing on and off.

The Optical Interface is flashing The buzzer is sounding. The Intake/Drain indica‐ tor light is flashing and fault code  or  has appeared in the display.

quickly.

The water supply is turned off.

urn on the water supply all the way.

 T

Before fixing the fault:

urn the dishwasher off with the  button.

 T

There is a problem with the water intake.

urn on the water supply fully and start the pro‐

 T

gram again.

 Clean

 The wat

the water intake filter (see "Frequently asked

questions").

er pressure at the intake is lower than 4.35 psi. Contact a plumber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Water drainage fault

Problem Possible cause and solution

The Optical Interface is flashing The buzzer is sounding. The Intake/Drain indica‐ tor light is flashing and fault code  has ap‐ peared in the display.

quickly.

Before fixing the fault:

urn the dishwasher off with the  button.

 T

There is a problem with the water intake. Ther

e might be water in the wash cabinet.

 Clean

 Remove any ki

the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -

Filter system").

the drain pump (see "Frequently asked

questions").

the non-return valve (see "Frequently asked

questions").

nk or loop in the drain hose.

Frequently Asked Questions

General problems

Problem Possible cause and solution

The Optical Interface is flashing The warning buzzer is sounding. The indicator light of the selected program and the time display flash. The dishwasher does not start or the delay start time stops run‐ ning.

Detergent residue is left in the dispenser at the end

The dispenser cover cannot be closed.

The inside of the door and/or the int are wet after a program has finished.

Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a pr

quickly.

of a program.

erior walls

ogram.

The safe mode of the dishwasher was activated. The following takes place:

– If you do not close the door within four seconds

of the last press of a button at program start

– If the door is open for longer than four seconds

a program or within the delay start time.

during

ress the program selection button and close the

 P

door within four seconds.

The dispenser was still damp when detergent was added.

 Mak

Detergent residue is blocking the latch.

 Remo

Before fixing the fault:

 T

The filter system in the wash cabinet is clogged.

 Clean

e sure the dispenser is dry before adding de‐

tergent.

ve the detergent residue.

This is caused by the drying system and does not in‐

ate a fault. The moisture will dissipate after a

dic while.

urn the dishwasher off with the  button.

the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -

Filter system").

The drain pump or non-return valve is blocked.

 Clean

The drain hose is kinked.

 Remove the kink.

the drain pump or the non-return valve (see

"Frequently asked questions").

Frequently Asked Questions

Noises

Problem Possible cause and solution

There is a knocking noise in the wash cabi‐ net.

There is a rattling noise in the wash cabinet.

There is a knocking noi

se from the water

pipe

A spray arm is hitting the dishware.

errupt the program, and rearrange the items

 Int

which are obstructing the spray arm.

Dishware is moving around in the wash cabinet.

errupt the program and rearrange loose pieces.

 Int

A foreign object (e.g., a cherry pit) has become lodged in the dr

 Remove the for

(see "Maintenance - Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve").

This may be caused by the installation or the diame‐ t

er of the water pipe.

 This has no influence on dishwasher function. If in

doubt,

ain pump.

eign object from the drain pump

contact a suitably qualified plumber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Poor cleaning results

Problem Possible cause and solution

The dishes are not clean.

The dishes were not loaded correctly.

notes in "Loading the dishwasher".

 See

The program was not powerful enough.

 Select a mor

overview").

Not enough detergent was dispensed.

 Use mor

Items are blocking the path of the spray arms.

 Rearr

The filter system in the base of the wash cabinet is not cle This may cause the spray arm jets to get blocked.

 Clean and/or fit the filter system correctly.  Clean

ange the items so that the spray arms can

rotate freely.

an or is not correctly fitted.

the spray arm jets if necessary (see "Clean‐

ing and care - Cleaning the spray arms").

e intensive program (see "Program

e detergent, or change your detergent.

Smearing appears on glass

ware and cutlery. There is a bluish sheen on the surface of glass‐ ware; film can be wiped off.

The non-return valve is open and blocked. Dirty water has flowed back int

 Clean

The rinse aid dosage is set too high.

 Decr

the drain pump and the non-return valve

(see "Frequently asked questions").

ease the dosage (see "Before using for the

first time - Rinse aid").

o the wash cabinet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Problem Possible cause and solution

Dishware is not dry or cutler

y and glasses are

spotty.

Glasses have a brown‐ ish-blu the deposit cannot be wiped off.

Glasses are dull and discolored; the deposit cannot be wiped off.

Tea or lipstick stains have not been com‐ p

e discoloration;

letely removed.

The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse aid r

eservoir is empty.

 Replenish

change the brand of rinse aid (see "Before using for the first time - Rinse aid").

Dishware was taken out of the cabinet too soon.

eave it in for longer (see "Operation").

 L

Combination tabs have been used which have im‐ pair

ed drying performance.

 Chang

(see "Before using for the first time - Rinse aid").

Detergent deposits.

 Switch

The glassware is not dishwasher-safe. The surfaces are affected.

 Ther

Purchase glassware which is dishwasher-safe.

The wash temperature of the selected program was t

oo low.

lect a program with a higher wash temperature.

 Se

the reservoir, increase the dosage, or

e your detergent, or replenish the rinse aid

to another detergent.

e is no remedy.

Plastic parts are discol‐

ed.

The bleaching effect of the detergent is too low.

 Switch t

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

 Use mor

Discoloration is irreversible.

o another detergent.

unt of detergent used or

e detergent (see "Operation - Detergent").

Frequently Asked Questions

Problem Possible cause and solution

White residue is visible on

dishware and cut‐ lery, clouding occurs on glassware; this film can be wiped off.

There are rust stains on the cutler

The rinse aid dosage is too low.

ease the dosage (see "Before using for the first

 Incr

time - Rinse aid").

The salt reservoir is empty.

the salt reservoir (see "Before using for the first

 Fill

time - Dishwasher salt").

The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor‐

ectly.

 Replace it, making

correctly.

An unsuitable Tab detergent has been used.

 Chang

The water softener is programmed to too low a water har

 P

The affected items are not corrosion resistant.

 Ther

e your detergent.

dness level.

rogram the water softener for harder water (see

"Before using for the first time - Water softener").

e is no remedy.

Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-safe.

sure that it screws back on

A program was not run after dishwasher salt was added.

 Always run the Exp

The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor‐ r

 Replace it, making

Traces of salt have got into the wash cycle.

ress program with the Short program option selected and without any dishware in the dishwasher after adding dishwasher salt.

ectly.

sure that it screws back on

correctly.

Frequently asked questions

Cleaning the water intake

A filter is incorporated in the screw con‐

n of the water intake valve. The

nectio filter must be cleaned when dirty, other‐ wise insufficient water flows into the wash cabinet.

 The plastic hou

connection contains an electrical component.

The housing must not be dipped in water.

Recommendation

If the water supply contains a large amount of insoluble substances, we r

ecommend fitting a large-area filter in the connection between the faucet and the water intake hose threaded union. This filter is available from a Miele deal‐ er or Miele Service.

To clean the filter:

 Disconnect the dishwasher from the

electrical supply. Switch off at the mains socket and withdraw the plug.

 T

urn off the water supply.

 Unscrew the water intake valve.

sing of the water

 Take the seal ring out of the screw

connection.

ithdraw the filter using pointed pli‐

 W

ers and rinse clean under running water.

 Replace

sure they are sitting correctly.

 Reco

the faucet, making sure it goes on correctly and is not cross-threaded.

urn on the water supply.

 T If water leaks out, the screw connection

may not be conne may have been screwed on at an angle.

 Unsc

take valve correctly.

the filter and washer, making

nnect the water intake valve to

cted securely or it

rew and reconnect the water in‐

Cleaning the drain pump and non

-return valve

If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a p or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean.

 T

urn off the dishwasher and pull the

plug.

 T

ake the filter system out of the wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters").

 Scoo

p the water out of the cabinet

using a suitable container or utensil.

rogram, the drain pump

Frequently asked questions

The drain pump is beneath the non-re‐ turn valve (see arr

 Remo

ve all foreign objects from the drain pump (glass or bone splinters). Before returning the non-return valve, check that the drain pump is not blocked. Spin the propeller sever‐ al times in both directions to check for obstructions.

ow).

ress the catch for the non-return

 P

valve inwards .

 Lift the no

 and rinse well under running water.

 Remo

non-return valve.

n-return valve up and out

ve all foreign objects from the

 C

arefully reinsert the non-return valve

and secure it with the locking clamp.

 Mak

clicks into place!

 Be car

delicate components when cleaning the drain pump and the non-return valve.

e sure the locking clamp

eful not to damage any

Customer service

Repairs

For problems that you cannot resolve on your own, please contact:

– your Miele dealer or – Miele Service

The telephone number for Miele is li

sted at the back of these instruc‐

tions.

In the event of a fault which you cannot

ect yourself please contact the

corr Miele Service Department at the phone number on the back of this booklet.

Warranty

For more information, please refer to the incl

uded warranty.

MieleCare (USA only)

MieleCare, our Ext

tract program, gives you the assurance of knowing that your appliance invest‐ ment is covered by 5 years of worry free ownership. MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts. On‐ ly genuine Miele parts installed by fac‐ tory trained professionals can guaran‐ tee the safety, reliability, and longevity of your Miele appliance.

Please note that unless expressly ap‐

oved in writing by Miele’s Service de‐

pr partment, Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by Miele. Our goal is to prevent unauthor‐ ized (and untrained) service personnel from working on your Miele products, possibly doing further damage to them, you and/or your home.

ended Service Con‐

To learn more about MieleC ed Service Contracts, please contact your appliance dealer or visit us online at:

http://www.mieleusa.com

are Extend‐

Optional accessories

Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid, as well as clea available as optional accessories. All the products are designed for use with Miele dishwashers.

These and many other useful products can be or from Miele (see end of this manual for contact details).

ning and care products, are

dered via the Miele website or

Dishwasher detergent, rinse aid, and salt

When you decided to buy a Miele dish‐

r, you chose excellent quality and

washe performance. However, ensuring that your dishwasher always delivers the best possible results will also depend on your choice of dishwasher deter‐ gent, rinse aid, and dishwasher salt, as cleaning results can vary depending on the brand used. With Miele CareCollection products, you can be sure of optimum results as these products have been specially de‐ signed for Miele dishwashers.

Detergent tabs

– Sparkling results even with stubborn

food deposits

– Combination product with other

components such as rinse aid, salt, and gla

– Phosphate-free - safe for the envi‐

– Water-soluble wrapping - no need to

unwrap

Powder detergent

– With active oxygen for thorough

cleaning

– With enzymes which are effective

even

– With glass protection against corro‐

sion

Rinse aid

– For gleaming glasses – Helps dishware to dry – With glass protection against corro‐

sion

ss protection additives

onment

in low temperature programs

– Specially designed cap for precise,

easy dispensing

Dishwasher salt

– Prevents lime scale on dishware and

in the appliance

– Extra coarse-grained

Optional accessories

Dishwasher care products

Miele cleaning and care products pro‐ vide optimum car

Dishwasher cleaner

– Cleans the dishwasher effectively

and thor

– Removes grease, bacteria, and un‐

pleasant odors

– Ensures excellent dishwashing re‐

sults

Dishwasher descaler

– Removes heavy lime scale deposits – Mild and gentle with natural citric

acid

Dishwasher conditioner

– Removes odors, lime scale, and light

deposits

– Maintains the elasticity and leak

tightness of the seals

e for your dishwasher.

oughly

Accessories

Some accessories may be supplied as standar

Cappuccinatore insert

The Cappuccinatore insert can be used for clean Miele Cappuccinatore in the dishwash‐ er.

Small cutlery basket

This small basket for the lower basket can be used for add cluding ladles and small parts.

Insert for glasses

The insert for glasses fits in the lower bask date lots of glasses.

d, depending on model.

ing the individual parts of the

itional cutlery, in‐

et and is designed to accommo‐

Dishwasher freshener

– Neutralizes unpleasant odors – Fresh, pleasant lime and green tea

scent

– Easy to attach to the dishwasher

bask

– Very economical, lasts for 60 wash

cycles

Installation Instructions

Please refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions. To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, please contact Miele for additional

instructions.

Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most

ent product specification, technical & warranty information.

curr

Electrical connection

Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dange

rous.

Check that the voltage, frequency and fuse r plate match the household mains supply.

The power outlet must be accessible aft

er installation. Do not use an ex‐ tension cord to connect the dish‐ washer to the mains. Danger of over‐ heating! See data plate on the right side of the door.

A damaged power cord must only be

eplaced with a genuine Miele cord

r by a Miele service technician.

ating shown on the data

Grounding instructions

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.

In the event of a malfunction or break‐ down, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical cur‐ rent. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropri‐ ate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Improper connection of the equip‐ ment grounding conductor can result in electric shock.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the out‐ let, have a pr a qualified electrician.

If there is any question concerning the pr

oper electrical connection or grounding of this appliance to the powersupply, please consult a li‐ censed electrician or call Miele’s Technical Service Department: USA: 1-800-999-1360 CDN: 1-800-565-6435

Specifications

The dishwasher comes equipped with a 4 ft (1.2 m) plug for connection to 120 V, 60 Hz, 15 A grounded receptacle.

oper outlet installed by

powercord with a molded

Water connection

The Miele WaterProof System

Provided your dishwasher has been in‐ stalled corr System will protect you from water damage throughout its lifetime.

ectly, the Miele WaterProof

Water intake

 W

ater in the dishwasher must

not be used as drinking water.

– The dishwasher may be connected to

a col

d or hot water supply up to a maximum of 140°F/60°C. We would only recommend connec‐ tion to a hot water supply if it is eco‐ nomical, e.g. a solar-powered supply. When connected to a hot water sup‐ ply, all program stages which would otherwise be carried out with cold water will be carried out with hot wa‐ ter.

– The intake hose is approx. 4' 11"/1.5

m lon

g. A 1.5 m long flexible metal extension hose (pressure tested to 2,030 psi) is available as an optional accessory, if required.

After connecting the dishwasher to the water supply, check that the wa‐ ter intake is airtight.

 T

o avoid any damage to the ap‐ pliance, the dishwasher must only be connected to fully vented pipework.

 The intak

shortened or damaged in any way as it contains electrical components (see illustration).

e hose must not be

– A faucet with a 3/4" male thread

must be pr

– This appliance is constructed to

comply with ANSI/ASSE 1001 // IEC/EN/DIN 61770 600, and may be connected to a suit‐ able supply without an extra non-re‐ turn valve if national regulations per‐ mit.

– The water pressure (flow pressure at

the tak

4.35 - 145 psi. If the water pressure is too high, a pressure reducer valve must be fitted.

ovided on site.

// VDE 0700 Part

e-off point) must be between

Water connection

Drainage

– The machine comes equipped with a

in non-return valve on the dis‐

builtcharge side to prevent waste water from flowing back into the dishwash‐ er.

– Take the drain line of the dishwasher

and attach the dr possible under the counter rim of the kitchen sink before connecting the end to the drain. The loop will serve to prevent a backed up drain or large volume of water in the sink from si‐ phoning back into the dishwasher.

– The dishwasher is supplied with ap‐

ox. 5' 11" (1.5 m) of flexible drain hose with an internal diameter of 7/8" (22 mm).

– The drain hose can be extended us‐

extensions and adapters. The

ing drainage length must not be longer than 13' 1 1/2" (4 m) and the delivery head must not exceed 3' 3 3/8" (1 m).

ain line as high as

 Mak

kinks in the hose, and that it is not squashed or stretched.

After servicing the appliance, ensure that the dr

Venting the drain

If the on-site drain connection is situat‐ ed lower than the guide path for the bott the drain must be vented. Otherwise a siphoning effect during a program can cause the appliance to empty itself of water.

 To vent: open the dishwasher door

fully.

e sure that there are no

ain does not leak.

om basket rollers in the open door,

– If the hose is to be directly fitted to

the dr

ainage outlet on site, use the hose clip supplied (see installation di‐ agram).

– The hose can be directed to the left

or the right of the appliance.

– The on-site connector for the drain

se can be adapted to different widths of hose. If the connector pro‐ trudes too far into the drain hose, it will need to be shortened. Otherwise the drain hose may become blocked.

– The drain hose must not be short‐

ened.

ull the lower spray arm firmly up‐

 P

wards to remove it.

 Cut off the t

wash cabinet.

op of the vent valve in the

Sound emission testing

Prerequisites for sound emission tests

Load the dishwasher with 16 sta gram.

Setup for sound emission tests

The dishwasher must be set up according to the following specifications.

ndard place settings and use the

Normal pr

o‐

 Install the dishwashe  Secur

e the front panel.

r into an analyzing unit.

Sound emission testing

 Push the provided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until it

is flush with the appliance feet .

 P

ush the toe-kick into place in such a way that it is flush with the door front .

Sound emission testing

 Remo

 P

ve the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending on

model) .

ush the insulating strip into the front top edge of the toe-kick .

9 Independence Way Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone:

Fax: www.mieleusa.com

U.S.A.

Miele, Inc.

National Headquarters

Please have the model and serial number of your appliance available before contacting Technical Service.

Canada

Importer Miele Limited

Headquarters and Miele Centre

800-843-7231 609-419-9898 609-419-4298

Technical Service & Support Nationwide

Phone: Fax: TechnicalService@mieleusa.com

161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca

800-999-1360 888-586-8056

Customer Care Centre

Phone:

customercare@miele.ca

800-565-6435 905-532-2272

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Miele HG06 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Correct use

Safety with children

Technical safety

Proper installation

Proper use

Accessories

Disposal of your old dishwasher

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON TO ANY FUTURE USER

Guide to the dishwasher

Appliance overview

Control panel

Caring for the environment

Disposal of packaging material

Disposal of your old appliance

Energy-saving dishwashing

Before using for the first time

Opening the door

Closing the door

Water softener

Dishwasher salt

Filling the salt reservoir

Salt refill indicator

Rinse aid

Adding rinse aid

Rinse aid indicator

Setting the rinse aid dosage

Loading the dishwasher

Tips

Glass care

Loading examples

With models with cutlery tray, 10 standard place settings

Upper basket

Adjustable cup rack (depending on model)

Adjusting the upper basket

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

To raise the upper basket:

To lower the upper basket:

Lower basket

Hinged spikes

Comfort insert

Removing the insert

Refitting the insert

Bottle holder (depending on model) The bottle holder can be used to wash

Cutlery

Cutlery tray (depending on model)

Operation

Detergent

Detergent dosage

Adding detergent

Dispensing aid

Turning on

Selecting a program

Starting a program

Time display

Energy management

At the end of the program

Turning off

Unloading the dishwasher

Interrupting a program

Changing a program

Options

Short

Turning off the refill indicators

Delay Start

Buzzer tones

Optimize Standby

Factory default settings

Program overview

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the wash cabinet

Cleaning the door and the door seal

Cleaning the control panel

Cleaning the indicator reflector panel

Cleaning the door front

Filter system