Miele PG 8130 U, PG 8130i Operating instructions

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Operating instructions

Commercial dishwasher PG 8130 U / PG 8130i

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

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M.-Nr. 10 777 610

Contents
Notes about these instructions............................................................................	5
Guide to the machine............................................................................................	6
Machine overview....................................................................................................	6
Control panel...........................................................................................................	7
Display functions.....................................................................................................	8
Correct application ...............................................................................................	9
Warning and Safety Instructions........................................................................	11
Caring for the environment ................................................................................	17
Energy-saving dishwashing...................................................................................	18
Commissioning....................................................................................................	19
Opening the door ..................................................................................................	19
Closing the door....................................................................................................	19
Child lock...............................................................................................................	19
Basic settings........................................................................................................	20
For commissioning purposes, you will need: ........................................................	22
Reactivation salt....................................................................................................	22
Filling the salt reservoir.....................................................................................	23
Salt refill indicator.............................................................................................	23
Rinse aid................................................................................................................	24
Adding rinse aid ...............................................................................................	24
Rinse aid indicator............................................................................................	25
Loading the commercial dishwasher ................................................................	26
Tips........................................................................................................................	26
Loading examples .................................................................................................	28
FlexAssist ..............................................................................................................	30
Upper basket.........................................................................................................	30
Adjusting the upper basket ..............................................................................	33
Lower basket.........................................................................................................	34
Cutlery ...................................................................................................................	37
Cutlery basket (depending on model) ..............................................................	37
Operation..............................................................................................................	38
Detergent...............................................................................................................	38
Changing detergent..........................................................................................	40
Adding detergent...................................................................................................	41
Turning the machine on.........................................................................................	42
Selecting a program ..............................................................................................	42
Starting a program ................................................................................................	42
Time display ..........................................................................................................	43

	Contents
Energy management .............................................................................................	43
Program end..........................................................................................................	44
Switching off..........................................................................................................	44
Unloading the dishwasher.....................................................................................	44
Interrupting a program...........................................................................................	45
Changing a program..............................................................................................	45
Program options:.................................................................................................	46
Options..................................................................................................................	46
FlexiTimer with EcoStart .......................................................................................	47
Program guide .....................................................................................................	50
Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................	54
Service...................................................................................................................	54
Cleaning the wash cabinet ....................................................................................	54
Cleaning the door and the door seal.....................................................................	55
Cleaning the door front .........................................................................................	55
Cleaning the spray arms........................................................................................	56
Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ...............................................................	57
Cleaning the filters.................................................................................................	57
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................	59
Technical problems ...............................................................................................	59
Faults in the water intake or water drain ...............................................................	61
General dishwasher problems...............................................................................	62
Noises....................................................................................................................	63
Poor cleaning results .............................................................................................	64
Maintenance ........................................................................................................	67
Cleaning the water intake filter..............................................................................	67
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve.....................................................	68
After sales service...............................................................................................	69
Contact in case of a fault ......................................................................................	69
Program updates ..................................................................................................	69
Optional accessories ..........................................................................................	70
Electrical connection ..........................................................................................	71
Removing the toe kick...........................................................................................	72
Plumbing ..............................................................................................................	74
The Miele Waterproof system................................................................................	74
Water intake ..........................................................................................................	74

Contents
Connecting the water drainage system.................................................................	76
Technical data......................................................................................................	77
Settings menu......................................................................................................	78
Opening the Settings menu...................................................................................	78
Language ...........................................................................................................	78
Time of day............................................................................................................	79
Water hardness .....................................................................................................	80
Rinse aid................................................................................................................	81
External dispensing ...............................................................................................	81
Temperature unit....................................................................................................	82
High-temperature final rinse..................................................................................	82
EcoStart.................................................................................................................	83
Networking ............................................................................................................	85
Miele@home ..........................................................................................................	85
2nd interim rinse....................................................................................................	89
Brightness .............................................................................................................	89
Memory .................................................................................................................	89
Refill indicators......................................................................................................	89
Check filters ..........................................................................................................	89
AutoOpen ..............................................................................................................	90
Software version....................................................................................................	90
Demo mode...........................................................................................................	91
Factory default settings.........................................................................................	91
Closing the Settings menu ....................................................................................	91

Notes about these instructions

Warnings

Information which is important for safety is highlighted like this. This alerts you to the potential danger of injury to people or damage to property.

Read these warning notes carefully and observe the procedural instructions and codes of practice they describe.

Notes

Notes contain information that requires particular attention.

They are highlighted by a thickly framed box.

Additional information and comments

Additional information and comments are contained in a narrow frame.

They are not imperative for the operation of the commercial dishwasher.

Operating steps

Instructions on how to operate the commercial dishwasher are identified by special marked operating prompts which explain the procedure step by step.

Each operating step is indicated by a black square bullet point.

Example:

Select the desired setting and press the middle button to confirm.

Display

Information that is shown in the commercial dishwasher display appears in a special font similar to the display text.

Example:

When the message End or AutoOpen appears in the

display ....

Guide to the machine

Machine overview

a Upper spray arm (not visible)

b Cutlery tray (depending on model)

c Upper basket

d Middle spray arm

e Air inlet for drying

f Lower spray arm

g Filter combination

h Data plate

i Rinse aid reservoir

j Dual-compartment detergent dispenser

k Reservoir for reactivation salt

Guide to the machine

Control panel

a Program selection

bDisplay

cOption buttons

dStart button with indicator light

eArrow buttons

f OK button

g button (FlexiTimer) with indicator light

h Program selection button

i On/Off button

Guide to the machine

Display functions

General information

The display is used to select or set the following:

–The program

–The FlexiTimer (Delay start)

–The Settings menu

The display can show the following:

–The current time of day

–The program stage

–The estimated time left for the program to run

–Any relevant fault messages and information

To save energy, the dishwasher switches off after a few minutes if you do not press any buttons during this time.

Press the button to switch the dishwasher back on.

Settings menu

The Settings menu is used to change different configurations within the dishwasher. The Settings menu is accessed by pressing the button.

The arrows on the display indicate that further options are available for selection. You can use the arrow buttons next to the display to select further options as appropriate.

The OK button is used to confirm a message or setting and also to move to the next menu or another level.

The option which is selected will have a check next to it.

To exit a sub-menu, use the arrow buttons to select the Back option and confirm with OK.

While setting the time, no buttons are pressed for a few seconds, the display will revert to the previous menu. You will then have to enter your settings again.

Correct application

This commercial dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the commercial dishwasher, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important information on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.

This commercial dishwasher with its short program run times and powerful cleaning performance is intended for commercial use in offices, lunch rooms, clubhouses, small businesses, active kitchens and other similar commercial environments.

It is also suitable for use in domestic households and in similar residential environments, for example by customers in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, on farms and other related establishments.

The commercial dishwasher is subsequently referred to as a dishwasher in these operating instructions.

Glasses, cutlery and dishes are generally referred to as dishes when not more specifically defined.

This dishwasher is not intended for continuous use.

This dishwasher is not suitable for cleaning medical devices and laboratory glasswares.

The dishwasher is suitable for high temperature sanitizing (according Provincial Food Code) at 82 °C with a holding time of 15 s.

This machine is designed exclusively for use as a “dishwasher” for cleaning dishes, glassware and cutlery as described in these instructions. Any other use, conversions and modifications are not permitted and could be dangerous.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.

This dishwasher is intended for stationary, indoor use only.

Correct application

The special inserts are to be used for their specific purpose only.

This dishwasher can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way.

The dishwasher is equipped with a special bulb to cope with particular conditions (e.g., temperature, moisture, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special bulb must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended, i.e. the lighting of the wash cabinet. It is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement bulbs may only be fitted by a Miele authorized person or by Miele Service.

Warning and Safety Instructions

Correct installation

Do not install the dishwasher in areas at risk of explosion or

freezing.

Extra care must be taken before and while installing the dishwasher. Some metal parts pose a risk of injury/being cut. Wear protective gloves.

To ensure the stability of undercounter dishwashers, these units may only be installed beneath a continuous countertop that is bolted to adjacent cabinetry.

In order to reduce the risk of damage from condensation, the furniture in the area around the dishwasher should be designed for commercial use.

The door springs must be evenly adjusted on both sides. They 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 dishwasher must only be operated with properly adjusted door springs.

Technical safety

This dishwasher must only be installed, commissioned, repaired and maintained by Miele Service, a dealer or a suitably qualified service technician. Installation, repairs and maintenance work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for unauthorized work.

This dishwasher must only be operated by appropriately trained personnel. They must be instructed and trained regularly.

Before using the dishwasher, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not use a damaged dishwasher. This could be dangerous!

Warning and Safety Instructions

In the event of a damaged or leaking dishwasher, switch off the power supply immediately and call Miele Service, a Miele dealer or a suitably qualified service technician.

Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can Miele guarantee the safety standards of the appliance.

The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed when correctly grounded. If in any doubt, please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate grounding system (e.g., electric shock).

Be sure to follow the installation instructions in this manual and in the installation diagram.

Before connecting the appliance, ensure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage, frequency and fuse rating) match the mains electrical supply.

There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher. Danger of overheating if the dishwasher were to be pushed up against a plug, as the niche width can be too small. See “Electrical connection”.

Do not connect the dishwasher to the electricity supply via a multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the machine (e.g. danger of overheating).

Do not open the casing of the dishwasher. Any contact with live connections or tampering with the electrical or mechanical components of the dishwasher will endanger your safety and may lead to machine malfunctions.

Warning and Safety Instructions

The dishwasher must not be used if the electrical connection cable is damaged. A damaged connection cable may only be replaced by a specific connection cable of the same type. For safety reasons, such replacements may only be carried out by a qualified technician, a Miele dealer or the Miele Service.

The dishwasher must be disconnected from the electrical supply before any maintenance or repair work is carried out.

The plastic housing of the water connection contains two electrical valves. The housing must not be immersed in liquids.

There are electrical wires in the water inlet hose. Do not shorten the water inlet hose, even if it is too long.

The integrated Waterproof system offers protection against water damage, provided the following conditions are met:

–Installation has been carried out correctly

–The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced in case of noticeable damage

–The tap has been turned off during longer absences (for example, vacation)

The Waterproof system will work even when the dishwasher is switched off. However, the dishwasher must remain connected to the electricity supply.

Warning and Safety Instructions

Correct use

This dishwasher is designed for operation with water and cleaning agents suitable for use in dishwashers only. Organic solvents and flammable liquid agents must not be used.

This could cause an explosion, damage rubber or plastic components in the dishwasher and cause liquids to leak out of it.

Only use cleaning agents formulated for use in dishwashers. Unsuitable cleaning agents could adversely affect components of the dishwasher or the items being cleaned.

You could injure yourself on the open dishwasher door or trip over it. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.

Do not sit, stand or lean on the opened door. This could tip or damage the dishwasher.

After any plumbing work the water pipework to the dishwasher will need to be vented. If this is not done, components can be damaged.

Please be aware that the dishwasher may be operating at high temperatures. When the door is opened there is a danger of burning or scalding! Dishes, cutlery, baskets and inserts must be allowed to cool down before they are unloaded. Any water remaining in containers could still be very hot. Empty them into the wash cabinet before taking them out.

The water in the cabinet must not be used as drinking water.

Pre-treating items (for example with dishwashing liquid and other detergents) as well as some types of soiling and some detergents can cause a build-up of foam in the wash cabinet. Foam can have an adverse effect on the cleaning result.

Foam escaping from the wash cabinet can cause damage to the dishwasher. If foam escapes, the program must be cancelled immediately and the dishwasher must be disconnected from the electrical supply!

Warning and Safety Instructions

When using detergents and specialized products, it is essential that the manufacturer's instructions are followed. Detergents must only be used for the purpose they are designed for and in the situation specified, to avoid such dangers as serious chemical reactions and material damage (e.g. oxyhydrogen explosion).

Avoid inhaling powder detergents! Do not swallow detergents! Detergents can cause chemical burns to nose, mouth and throat. Seek medical help immediately if you have inhaled or swallowed any detergent.

Miele cannot be held liable for any effect chemical detergents may have on the material of the items being cleaned. Observe the detergent manufacturer's instructions with regard to storage conditions, use and dosage.

To avoid material damage and corrosion, do not allow any acids, chloride solutions or corrosive iron materials get into the wash cabinet.

Do not wash items soiled with ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease or paint in the dishwasher. These materials will cause damage to the dishwasher.

Do not clean the dishwasher or near vicinity with a hose or a pressure washer.

Ensure that the stainless steel outer casing of the appliance does not come into contact with solutions or steam containing acid to avoid any corrosion damage.

Be careful when sorting items with sharp pointed ends and positioning them in the commercial dishwasher that you do not hurt yourself or create a danger for others. Position them so they cannot cause injury.

Remove any coarse food deposits and empty out any containers or utensils before loading them in the commercial dishwasher.

Warning and Safety Instructions

Safety with children

Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the dishwasher. Never allow children to play with the dishwasher. There is a danger that children might shut themselves in the dishwasher.

Younger children must be kept away from the dishwasher unless they are constantly supervised.

Under certain circumstances, children may only use the dishwasher if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner. Children must be able to recognize and understand the potential risks of improper use.

If the automatic door opening mechanism is active, keep young children away from the area in which the door opens. There is a danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the opening mechanism.

Keep children away from process chemicals! Process chemicals contain ingredients which can cause burning in the mouth or throat, or inhibit breathing. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. There could still be residual process chemicals in the dishwasher. Seek medical advice immediately if a child has swallowed or inhaled any process chemicals.

Accessories

Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are used, warranty, guarantee and/or product liability claims will be invalidated.

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

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packaging

material

The cardboard box and packaging materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable.

Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also the amount of waste.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electronic and electrical appliances contain many valuable materials. They also contain certain materials, compounds and components which were essential for the proper functioning and safe use of the equipment. These could be hazardous to your health and to the environment if disposed of with general waste or if handled incorrectly. Therefore, please do not dispose of your old appliance with general waste.

Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances.

Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed. Please ensure that your old appliance is kept away from children until removal. Observe safety requirements for appliances that may tip over or pose an entrapment hazard.

Caring for the environment

Energy-saving dishwashing

This dishwasher is exceptionally

economical in its use of water and

electricity.

For best results follow these tips:

–Make full use of the baskets without overloading the dishwasher. This results in the most economical dishwashing.

–Choose a program that best suits the degree of soiling and the type of dishes being washed.

–Select the ECO program for energysaving dishwashing. This program is the most efficient in terms of its combined energy and water consumption for cleaning dishes with a normal level of soiling.

–Follow the detergent manufacturer's recommendations on detergent dosage.

–When using powder or liquid

detergent, you can use /3 less detergent if baskets are only half full.

Commissioning

Opening the door

At the end of programs with a drying phase (see “Program overview”), the door will slightly open automatically in order to help the drying process.

This function can be deactivated, if preferred (see “Settings, AutoOpen”).

Closing the door

Push the baskets in.

Push the door until it clicks shut.

Risk of crushing!

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

To open the door, reach under the door grip and pull.

Open the door completely to reengage the door closing mechanism.

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

Water in the dishwasher may be hot. Danger of scalding!

Only open the door during operation if absolutely necessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so.

Keep the area around the door free of obstructions.

Child lock

Use the child lock to prevent children opening the dishwasher door.

To lock the door, push the slide underneath the door grip to the right.

To unlock the door, push the slide to the left.

Commissioning

Basic settings

Turn the dishwasher on with the button.

The welcome screen will appear when the dishwasher is turned on for the first time.

Language

The display will change automatically to the screen for setting the language.

Use the arrow buttons to select the language you want and also the country, if appropriate, and confirm your selection with OK.

See “Display functions” for more information about the display and controls.

A check will appear next to the language that has been set.

Time of day

The display will then change to the screen for setting the time.

The current time of day must be set before you can use the “FlexiTimer” programming option.

You can also show the current date and time in the display.

Use the arrow buttons to set the hour and confirm with OK.

Then set the minutes and confirm with OK.

Keeping the arrow buttons pressed will increase or decrease the time automatically.

The display will then change to the screen for setting the clock display.

Select whether or not the time of day should appear in the display and confirm your selection with OK.

If you have selected DisplayOn, confirm the message about higher energy consumption with OK.

Commissioning

Water hardness

The display changes to the screen for setting the water hardness.

–The dishwasher must be programmed to the correct water hardness for your area.

–Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardness level in your area.

–Where the water hardness fluctuates e.g. between 10 - 16 gr/gal (10 - 15 °d), always program the dishwasher 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 provide the service technician with this information in the event of any service calls.

Enter the water hardness below:

____________ gr/gal (°d)

The dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level of 16 gr/gal (15 °d).

Use the arrow buttons to select the hardness of your water supply and confirm with OK.

See “Settings menu, Water hardness” for more information on setting the water hardness.

Finally, the messages Miele@home

enabled and Set up complete will appear

in the display.

After confirming these messages with

OK, the messages Refill salt and

Refill rinse aid may appear.

Add salt and rinse aid if necessary (see “Commissioning, Reactivation salt” and “Rinse aid”).

Confirm the messages with OK.

The program selected will appear briefly in the display and the appropriate indicator light will come on.

The display will then show the estimated program duration for the program selected.

These basic settings will be saved after the dishwasher has been through one complete program.

Commissioning

For commissioning purposes,

you will need:

–Approx. 2 L of water

–Approx. 2 kg (4 lbs) of reactivation salt

–Detergent for commercial dishwashers

–Rinse aid for commercial dishwashers

Suitable products are available from Miele Professional.

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

Reactivation salt

In order to achieve good cleaning results, the dishwasher needs to operate with soft water. Hard water results in a build-up of calcium deposits on dishes and in the dishwasher.

Water supplies with a hardness level higher than 4 gr/gal (4 °d) need to be softened. This occurs automatically in the integrated water softener. The water softener is suitable for a water hardness level of up to 37 gr/gal (36 °d).

The water softener requires reactivation salt.

If the water in your area is very soft and consistently lower than 5 gr/gal (5 °d), you do not have to add reactivation salt. The salt refill indicator is switched off automatically.

Dishwasher detergent will damage the water softener.

Do not fill the salt reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.

Use only special, coarse-grained reactivation salt or other pure evaporated salt.

Other types of salt may contain insoluble components which can cause the water softener to malfunction.

Suitable products are available from Miele Professional.

Rinse & Hold

Commissioning

Filling the salt reservoir

Important! Before filling the salt reservoir with reactivation salt for the first time, you must fill it with approx. 2 L of water to enable the salt to dissolve.

Once the dishwasher has been used for the first time, there is always sufficient water in the reservoir.

Remove the lower basket from the wash cabinet and unscrew the salt reservoir cap.

Water or brine will run out of the reservoir when the cap is removed. It should therefore only be removed in order to refill the salt reservoir.

Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 L of water (first use only).

Place the provided funnel over the salt reservoir and carefully fill with reactivation salt until the reservoir is full. The salt reservoir holds approx. 4 lbs (2 kg) of salt, depending on the type of salt.

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

Run the Rinse & Hold program without a load immediately after having filled the reservoir with salt in order to dilute any brine which may have overflowed and have it pumped away.

Salt refill indicator

Fill the salt reservoir with reactivation salt when Refill salt appears in the display.

Confirm with OK.

The salt refill indicator will go out.

Danger of corrosion!

Run the program without a load immediately after having filled the reservoir with salt in order to dissolve and wash away any brine which may have overflowed.

After the salt reservoir has been filled, the refill indicator may still appear in the display if the salt concentration has not yet reached the correct level. In this case, still confirm the message again with OK.

The salt refill indicator will be turned off if you have programmed the dishwasher for a water hardness below 5 gr/gal

(5 °d).

If you do not want the refill indicators to appear, you can switch off both refill indicators for salt and rinse aid (see “Settings menu, Switching off the refill reminders”).

Commissioning

Rinse aid

Adding rinse aid

Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water does not stick and leave marks on dishware during the drying phase and helps dishes dry faster after they have been washed.

Rinse aid is poured into the storage reservoir and the amount set is dispensed automatically.

Fill the reservoir with rinse aid for commercial dishwashers only. Do not fill it with dish soap or cleaning agent.

This would damage the rinse aid reservoir.

Suitable products are available from Miele Professional.

Alternatively, it is possible to use

–household vinegar with a max. 5 % acid content

–liquid citric acid with up to 10 % acid content

The resulting rinsing and drying quality will not, however, be as good as when rinse aid is used.

Do not use vinegar with a higher acid content (e.g. vinegar essence with 25 % acid).

This could damage the dishwasher.

Press the button on the lid of the rinse aid reservoir in the direction of the arrow. The flap will spring open.

Commissioning

Add rinse aid only until it is visible in the opening.

The rinse aid reservoir holds approx. 110 ml (3.7 oz.).

Close the flap firmly so that it clicks into place. Otherwise water can enter the rinse aid reservoir during a program.

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

You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for best results (see “Settings menu, Rinse aid”).

Rinse aid indicator

When the Refill rinse aid message appears in the display, the reservoir contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 – 3 programs only.

Fill the reservoir with commercial rinse aid.

Confirm with OK.

The refill indicator will go out.

If you do not want the salt and rinse aid indicators to appear, you can switch off both refill indicators for salt and rinse aid (see “Settings menu, Switching off the refill indicators”).

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Tips

Remove coarse food residues from dishes.

There is no need to pre-wash items under running water.

Do not wash items soiled with ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease or paint in the dishwasher. These materials will cause damage to the dishwasher.

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

–Do not place dishes and cutlery inside other pieces where they may be concealed.

–Load the dishes so that water can access all surfaces. This ensures that they get properly cleaned.

–Make sure that all items are securely positioned.

–Hollow items such as cups, glasses and pots should be placed upside down in the baskets.

–Tall, narrow, hollow items such as champagne glasses should be placed in the centre of the basket rather than in the corners. This ensures better water coverage.

–Wide based items should be placed at an angle so that water can run off them freely.

–The spray arms must not be blocked by items which are too tall or hang through the baskets. If in doubt, test for free movement by manually rotating the spray arms.

–Make sure that small items cannot fall through the holders in the baskets.

Small items such as lids should therefore be placed in the cutlery tray or cutlery basket (depending on model).

Some foods such as carrots, tomatoes or ketchup may contain natural dyes. These dyes can discolour plastic items in the dishwasher if large quantities of these foods are in contact with the dishes inside the machine. The stability of plastic items is not affected by this discolouration. Washing silverware can also cause plastic items to discolour.

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Items not suitable for dishwashers

–Wooden cutlery and dishes or items with wooden parts, as these may discolour or fade. The glue used in these items is not dishwasher-proof. As a result, wooden handles could be loosened after being washed in the dishwasher.

–Craft items, antiques, valuable vases and decorative glassware are also not suitable for dishwashers.

–Plastic items which are not heat resistant may become deformed.

–Copper, brass, tin and aluminum items may discolour or become dull.

–Colours painted over a glaze may fade after a number of washes.

–Delicate glassware and glassware containing lead crystal may become cloudy over time.

Please note

Silverware previously cleaned with a silver polish may still be damp or spotted at the end of a program where water has not run off smoothly. It may need to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth.

Silver which has been in contact with foods containing sulphur can discolour. These include egg yolk, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, pulses, fish, and marinades.

Aluminum components (e.g. ventilation hood grease filters) must not be cleaned in the dishwasher with caustic alkaline commercial or industrial cleaning agents.

These may damage the material. In extreme cases, they can cause a severe explosive chemical reaction (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).

Useful tip: When purchasing dishes and cutlery, make sure they are dishwasher-safe.

Glass care

–Clouding may occur on glasses after frequent washing. When washing delicate glassware in the dishwasher, ensure that only a special glass-care program with very low temperatures is selected (see Program overview). This will reduce the risk of clouding.

–Purchase glassware which is dishwasher safe (e.g. Riedel glassware).

–Use detergents with glass protective additives.

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