Miele M-NR 04 390 922 User Manual
Operating instructions
for dishwashers
To prevent accidents and reduce
the risk of damaging the machine,
read the Operating Manual
before installing or using
the machine. M.-Nr. 04 390 922
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Contents
Contents
Guide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Opening and closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the water hardness /Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/14
Salt indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loading examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Items not suitable for dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Choosing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Program chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operating the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Changing programs; interrupting a program; program sequence indication . . . 28/29
Additional features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Unloading the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Dishwasher installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Guide to the appliance
Miele dishwashers are available in two
versions:
1. Integrated (“i”) dishwashers
“i”- dishwashers are designed for installation under a continuous countertop.
The control panel with its accessories
is included with the “i”- dishwasher in a
separate package for on-site installation. The front is designed to accept a
custom made panel, matching the existing kitchen cabinets.
Installation directions can be found in
the Installation chapter.
2. “U” dishwashers
The built-under (“U”) dishwashers use
the integrated (“i”) dishwashers as the
basic machine.
By using a decor set (GDU) the “i”dishwasher can be converted into a “U”
model dishwasher.
Guide to the appliance
GDU installation instructions are included in a separate pamphlet supplied with the decor set.
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Guide to the appliance
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1. Upper spray arm (not visible)
2. Cutlery tray
3. Inlet funnel for middle spray arm
4. Upper basket
5. Water hardness selector
6. Middle spray arm
7. Lower spray arm
8. Four height adjustable levelling legs
9. Combination filter
10. Salt reservoir
11. Dual compartment detergent
dispenser
12. Rinse aid reservoir
(with dosage selector)
13. Data plate
14. On/Off button
Guide to the appliance
15. Door release
16. Child safety lock
17. Time display
18. Pushbutton switches
19. “Check” indicator lamps
20. Program sequence display
21. Program and temperature
selector knob
Note: Lower basket is not shown.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using your dishwasher, follow all basic
safety precautions.
This appliance conforms to
all uniform safety codes and
regulations. To avoid injury
and machine damage, read
the operating instructions
carefully.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage or injury
caused by improper use or for
uses other than those for which
the appliance is intended.
Repairs should only be carried out
by qualified personnel. Disconnect
the appliance from the power supply
before servicing (pull out the plug or
turn off the circuit breaker).
If not purchased specifically as a
“Freestanding” model, only install
the dishwasher under a continuous
countertop which is secured to adjacent cabinetry.
The dishwasher must be electri-
cally grounded. Install the dishwasher as per the included Installation
instructions.
Use only detergents and rinse aids
recommended for dishwashers.
Do not use commercial or indus-
trial grade detergents, as these
may cause adverse chemical reactions
and damage the machine. Use detergents made for residential dishwashers
only.
Do not use your dishwasher unless
all enclosure panels are properly in
place.
Do not allow children to play in or
on the dishwasher.
Keep all detergents and rinse aids
out of the reach of children.
Dishwasher detergents contain So-
dium Silicate and Sodium Carbonate. In case of eye contact, immediately flush with water. Call a physician or
poison control.
Do not tamper with the
controls.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When loading items to be
washed:
– Locate pointed items so that they are
not likely to damage the door seal.
– Load knives with the cutting edge
down to reduce the risk of injuries.
Do not wash plastic items unless
they are labeled “dishwasher safe”
or the equivalent. For items not labeled,
check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the
door or dishracks of the dishwasher.
Remove the front door and cut off
the power cord of the dishwasher
before removing it from service or discarding it. This will help protect children from injury and accidentally locking
themselves in.
Under certain conditions, hy-
drogen 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 the 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 drink the water from the
wash cabinet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Caring for the environment
Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material.
The cardboard box and packing material protects the appliance during
shipping. It has been deliberately designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Please dispose of these materials as you would any other
recyclable products.
Energy saving washing.
These dishwashers are exceptionally efficient in their use of water and electricity. You can make the most of your
appliance by following these tips:
Make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher for the
most economical washing.
Disposal of your old machine.
Old machines contain materials which
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling center or scrap merchant about the possibility of recycling
these materials and make certain the
machine has been made child resistant
as outlined in the “Important safety instuctions”, before disposing of the appliance.
For small loads:
Select the “Top Solo” function (see
“Additional features” chapter).
Choose a program that best suits the
degree of soiling and the type of
dishes being washed.
If baskets are only half full, use the
ECONOMY program.
Use the correct amounts of detergent and rinse aid.
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Before using for the first time
Before using for the first time please
note the following points:
Setting the water softener.
The water softener must be set to correspond to the water hardness in your
area. This can be obtained from your
local water company, or by using a test
kit that can be purchased from the
Miele Parts Department.
The salt reservoir must only be filled
with water and salt. Never fill it with
detergent.
Adding rinse aid.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with liquid or powder detergent will damage the reservoir.
Only use detergents and rinse aids formulated for domestic dishwashers.
It is important to choose the correct
program.
Different wash programs should be selected for different loads and different
degrees of soiling. See the program
chart for further program descriptions.
Before using for the first time
Add the correct amount of detergent.
Follow the detergent manufacturer’s
recommendations on how much detergent to use. Not enough or too much
detergent can lead to poor wash results.
Cleaning results vary from brand to
brand. If you are not satisfied with the
results from one brand, try another
quality brand before contacting the
Miele Service Department for advice.
Load the dishes correctly.
Load the dishes so that water can contact all surfaces. Ensure that the spray
arms are not blocked by items which
are too tall for the basket or which extend through the bottom of the basket.
If necessary, manually rotate the spray
arms to test for clearance.
The combination filter in the base of
the wash cabinet and the spray arms
must be kept clean.
These should be regularly inspected
and cleaned if necessary.
See the corresponding chapters for detailed information on the above points.
When the dishwasher is run for the
first time, the selected program will
not start for
minutes.
During these 7 minutes, the Water
softener reactivation program is run,
and the “Softener” indicator lamp
will be on.
approximately 7
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Opening and closing the door
Opening and closing the door
To open the door.
Child safety lock.
Press the release catch inside the
door grip.
If the door is opened during operation,
all functions are automatically interrupted.
To close the door.
Push the baskets in.
Lift the door and push until it clicks
into position.
The child safety lock is designed to
deter children from opening the dishwasher door.
Use the key provided to turn the
child safety lock to the required setting.
Horizontal setting = The door is
locked.
Vertical setting = the door can
be opened.
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Water softener
The water softener must be set to correspond to the water hardness in your
area. This can be obtained from your
local water company, or by using a test
kit that can be purchased from the
Miele Parts Department.
To avoid the build up of calcium deposits on dishes, cutlery, and in the
dishwasher, if the water hardness is
above 4 gr/gal, the water should be
softened.
The dishwasher is factory set for a hardness level of 22 gr/gal. If your water is
harder or softer, the setting will need to
be adjusted.
To ensure a steady supply of softened water, the built in water softener must be:
1. Correctly set.
2. Reactivated with salt when depleted.
Where the water hardness fluctuates
(e.g. 8 - 17 gr/gal) always set the machine to the higher value (17 gr/gal in
this example).
Water softener
Settings
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value
for
program-
ming
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gr/gal ppm °f
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36-47 650- 850 65- 85 36 4
48-65 860-1170 86-117 36 5
66-70 1190-1260 119-126 36 6
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water
level
selector
(Setting)
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Water softener
To set the water softener for a hardness level of 1-35 gr/gal:
Check that the water hardness selector in the wash cabinet is set to
ting 6.
Turn the dishwasher off.
Turn the program selector knob to
the “STOP” position.
Press the “Delay start” and “START”
buttons
ing the machine on. A “P” and a number will appear in the time display.
at the same time, while turn-
set-
Press the “Top Solo” button as often
as necessary until the value of your
water hardness in gr/gal appears in
the display.
Example:
For a water hardness of 30 gr/gal:
Keep pressing the “Top Solo” button
until “30” appears in the time display.
After the figure “36” is reached the
counter returns to “0”.
Value “0” must not be set!
Press the “START” button twice to
store the change in memory.
Set the program selector knob to the
“NORMAL 55/130” position. The
number “22” will appear in the time
display.
“22” = The factory setting for a water
hardness of 22 gr/gal.
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Water softener
Setting the water softener for a hardness level of 36 - 70 gr/gal requires
the following two step procedure:
1.
Turn the dishwasher off.
Turn the program selector knob to
the “STOP” position.
Press the “Delay start” and “START”
buttons
at the same time, while turning the machine on. A “P” and a number will appear in the time display.
Set the program selector knob to the
“NORMAL 55/130” position. The
number “22” will appear in the time
display.
“22” = The factory setting for a water
hardness of 22 gr/gal.
Press the “Top Solo” button as often
as necessary until the value “36” appears in the display.
Press the “START” button twice
to store the “36” in memory.
Example:
The water hardness is 60 gr/gal.
The water hardness selector in the
wash cabinet must be set to 5,
(48 - 65 gr/gal).
Using a screwdriver:
Remove the cover from the water
hardness selector.
Adjust the water hardness selector
as necessary. There will be a click as
each setting is reached.
2.
The water hardness selector in the
wash cabinet must be set according to
the following chart.
gr/gal ppm °f
value
program
-ming
36-47 650- 850 65- 85 36 4
48-65 860-1170 86-117 36 5
66-70 1190-1260 119-126 36 6 *)
*) factory setting
for
water
hardness
selector
(Setting)
Do not set the selector on setting 1 - 3.
Replace the cover on the water hardness selector.
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Water softener
Filling the salt reservoir.
The salt reservoir should be filled before the first use and when the “Salt” indicator lamp lights up. Use water softener reactivation salt (1 - 4 mm grain
size), as other salts may contain insoluble additives which can impair the
functioning of the softener.
The salt reservoir holds approx. 4 lbs
(2 kg) of salt.
Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir
with dishwashing detergent will
damage the water softener. Make
sure that only water softener reactivation salt of the proper grain size is
used.
Remove the lower basket.
Unscrew and remove the salt reser-
voir cap.
Before filling the salt reservoir for
the first time:
Fill the salt reservoir with approximately 2 quarts (2 l) of water.
Place the funnel (provided) over the
salt reservoir.
Carefully fill with salt. As it is filled,
water will run out.
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Clean any excess salt from the
threads of the reservoir opening.
Screw the cap on firmly.
If the dishwasher will not be used im-
mediately after reactivation, run the
RINSE & HOLD program. This will
remove any traces of salt from the
cabinet.
Water softener
Salt indicator.
When the salt reservoir is empty, the
“Salt” indicator lamp will light, notifying
you that the reservoir should be refilled
with reactivation salt.
After the reservoir has been filled, the
water softener is automatically reactivated the next time the dishwasher is
run.
The “Softener” indicator lamp illuminates during this process.
Note:
If the water used is very soft (below
4 gr/gal), the salt indicator lamp will
stay on. In this case the reservoir
should not be filled with salt. The indicator lamp will remain lit and should be
disregarded or bypassed.
The “Salt” indicator lamp has also been
designed for future program updates
(PC). See the “After Sales Service” section for further details.
Bypassing the Salt indicator lamp.
In order to bypass the salt indicator
lamp, you will need a screwdriver and
needle nose pliers.
Remove the salt reservoir cap.
Looking into the salt reservoir, you will
see the top of the float chamber on the
right hand side
Using a screwdriver, carefully pivot
the float chamber towards the center
of the reservoir.
Using the needle nose pliers, first
pull the cap
ber, then remove the float
Replace the float chamber cap,
push the chamber back into its upright position, and replace the salt
reservoir cap. The indicator lamp
should now remain off.
b.
c off of the float cham-
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Adding rinse aid
Adding rinse aid
The use of Rinse Aid is recommended
to prevent spotting on dishes and glassware that normally occurs during the
drying phase of automatic dishwashing.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with detergent always
leads to damage to the reservoir.
Only pour rinse aid formulated
residential dishwashers into the
reservoir.
for
Adding rinse aid.
Add Rinse Aid before the first use
and anytime the “Rinse Aid” indicator lamp comes on.
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Press the button in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
Adding rinse aid
Setting the dosage.
Close the dishwasher door halfway
and pour liquid rinse aid into the storage container until it is visible on the
surface of the screen. Do not add
aid until the “Rinse aid” indicator
lamp comes on.
Only use rinse aid specifically
labeled for residential dishwashers.
Inadvertently using powder or liquid
detergents will damage the rinse
aid dispenser.
Close the flap and wipe up any
spilled rinse aid. The flap will remain
closed during normal operation.
The dosage selector comes factory set
to 3. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6, depending on your requirements.
Use a higher setting if spots appear
on dry glassware.
If streaking appears on dishes or
glasses, use a lower setting.
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Loading the dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher
Load the dishes so that water can
contact all surfaces.
Do not place dishes and cutlery inside other pieces where they may be
concealed.
Hollow items such as cups and
glasses should be inverted and
placed in the upper basket.
Concave based items should be
placed at an angle on top of the coffee bar, (see page 21),so that water
can run off them freely.
Tall, narrow, hollow pieces should be
placed in the center of the basket,
rather than in the corners, to ensure
water coverage.
Small cups and glasses should be
placed on the cup racks. Taller mugs
and glasses can be placed underneath the rack.
Do not cover the funnel in the middle
of the upper basket.
Some loading examples are shown on
the following pages.
Note
If the additional feature “Top Solo” has
been selected with a wash program, all
items must be loaded into the upper
basket and cutlery tray. See the “Additional features” section for further information.
In areas where the water has high
mineral content, it may be necessary to polish silverware after washing to achive a high shine.
The spray arms must not be blocked
by items which are too tall or hang
through the baskets. If in doubt, test
for free movement by manually rotating the spray arms.
Some food items may contain natural
dyes that can discolor plastic items
in the dishwasher ( e.g. carrots, tomatoes, ketchup, etc.). The stability
of plastic items is not affected by this
discoloration.
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Loading the dishwasher
Loading examples.
Upper basket.
For small, lightweight, or delicate items
such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls, etc.
Cutlery tray.
The easily loaded cutlery tray ensures
thorough cleaning of cutlery and cooking utensils. In addition, the cutlery tray
insert is removable and can be carried
to a drawer or table for easy loading or
unloading, thereby eliminating much of
the handling of the cutlery.
The plate inserts on the left and right
rear of the lower basket are removable.
To remove, push the handles of both inserts toward the inside of the basket.
Once removed, the open area can accommodate large pots, casserole
dishes, or accessory inserts (see “Accessories”).
Bottom basket.
For larger and heavier items such as
plates, serving platters and saucepans.
Glasses should only be placed in the
bottom basket if the special glassware
insert is used.
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Loading the dishwasher
To make unloading easier, cutlery can
be grouped in zones, one for knives,
one for forks, etc.
Spoon heads should be placed so that
water can run off them freely.
Place the heads of cutlery with round
or oval handles in the holders. This will
secure them during the wash cycle.
Ensure that spoon heads are in contact
with at least one holder so they cannot
flip over and collect water.
Do not cover the opening in the
middle of the cutlery tray, and make
sure that the upper spray arm can
rotate freely after the tray is slid in;
otherwise the rotation of the spray
arms may be inadequate for a
thorough cleaning.
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