Miele PG 8131i Operating instructions

Operating instructions

Commercial dishwasher
PG8131i

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

en - GB

M.-Nr. 11 241 670

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Contents

Notes about these instructions............................................................................ 6

Operating steps....................................................................................................... 6

Guide to the machine............................................................................................ 7

Appliance overview ................................................................................................. 7

Control panel........................................................................................................... 8

Display..................................................................................................................... 9

Correct use ..........................................................................................................10

Warning and Safety instructions........................................................................ 12

Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 18

Economical dishwashing....................................................................................... 19

Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 20

Opening the door .................................................................................................. 20

Closing the door.................................................................................................... 20

Safety lock............................................................................................................. 20

Basic settings........................................................................................................ 21

Before using the machine for the first time, you will need: ................................... 23

Dishwasher salt ..................................................................................................... 23

Filling the salt reservoir..................................................................................... 24

Salt refill indicator............................................................................................. 24

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

Adding rinse aid ...............................................................................................25

Rinse aid refill reminder.................................................................................... 26

Loading the dishwasher...................................................................................... 27

Notes ..................................................................................................................... 27

FlexAssist .............................................................................................................. 29

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

Adjusting the upper basket .............................................................................. 32

Lower basket......................................................................................................... 33

Cutlery ................................................................................................................... 36

Cutlery basket (depending on model) .............................................................. 36

Loading examples ................................................................................................. 37

Dishwashers with cutlery basket...................................................................... 37

Operation.............................................................................................................. 39

Detergent............................................................................................................... 39

Changing detergent.......................................................................................... 41

Adding detergent................................................................................................... 42

Switching on.......................................................................................................... 43

Selecting a programme ......................................................................................... 43

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Contents

Starting the programme ........................................................................................ 43

Time display .......................................................................................................... 44

Energy management ............................................................................................. 44

End of programme................................................................................................. 45

Switching off.......................................................................................................... 45

Unloading the dishwasher..................................................................................... 45

Interrupting and changing a programme............................................................... 45

Programme options............................................................................................. 46

Options.................................................................................................................. 46

FlexiTimer with EcoStart ....................................................................................... 47

Programme chart ................................................................................................50

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 53

Periodic checks..................................................................................................... 53

Cleaning the wash cabinet .................................................................................... 53

Cleaning the door and the door seal..................................................................... 54

Cleaning the door front ......................................................................................... 54

Cleaning the spray arms........................................................................................ 55

Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................... 56

Cleaning the filters................................................................................................. 56

Problem solving guide ........................................................................................58

Technical problems ............................................................................................... 58

Faults with water intake or drainage...................................................................... 60

General problems.................................................................................................. 61

Noises.................................................................................................................... 62

Unsatisfactory cleaning result ............................................................................... 63

Maintenance ........................................................................................................66

Cleaning the water inlet filter................................................................................. 66

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve..................................................... 67

Customer service ................................................................................................ 68

Contact in case of malfunction ............................................................................. 68

Programme updates .............................................................................................. 68

Optional accessories ..........................................................................................69

Electrical connection ..........................................................................................70

Plumbing ..............................................................................................................71

The Miele Waterproof system................................................................................ 71

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

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Contents

Connecting the drainage system........................................................................... 73

Technical data...................................................................................................... 74

Settings menu...................................................................................................... 75

Open the Settings menu ....................................................................................... 75

Language ........................................................................................................... 75

Time of day............................................................................................................ 76

Water hardness ..................................................................................................... 77

Rinse aid................................................................................................................ 78

External dispensing ............................................................................................... 78

Temperature unit.................................................................................................... 79

Final rinse temperature.......................................................................................... 79

EcoStart................................................................................................................. 80

Networking ............................................................................................................ 82

Miele@home .......................................................................................................... 82

2nd interim rinse.................................................................................................... 85

Brightness ............................................................................................................. 85

Memory ................................................................................................................. 85

Refill indicators...................................................................................................... 86

Check filters .......................................................................................................... 86

AutoOpen .............................................................................................................. 86

BrilliantLight........................................................................................................... 86

Software version.................................................................................................... 86

Showroom programme.......................................................................................... 87

Factory default settings......................................................................................... 87

Closing the Settings menu .................................................................................... 87

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Notes about these instructions

Warnings

 Information which is important for safety is highlighted

in a thick framed box with a warning symbol. 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

Information of particular importance that must be observed
is highlighted in a thick framed box.

Additional information and comments

Additional information and comments are highlighted in a
box framed with a single black line.

Operating steps

Instructions on how to operate the commercial dishwasher
are identified by marked operating steps. They explain the
procedure step by step.
Operating steps are indicated by a black square/bullet point.

Display

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Example:
Select the desired setting and press the middle button to
confirm.

Information given via the commercial dishwasher display ap­pears in a special display font to match the font on the ma­chine.

Example:

When the messageFinishedappears in the display....

Appliance overview

Guide to the machine

a

Upper spray arm (not visible)

b

Upper basket

c

Middle spray arm

d

Air inlet for drying

e

Bottom spray arm

f

Filter combination

g

Data plate

h

Rinse aid container

i

Dual compartment detergent dis­penser

j

Salt reservoir

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Guide to the machine

Control panel

a

Programme selection

b

Display

c

Option buttons

d

Start button with indicator light

e

Arrow buttons

f

OKbutton

g

button (FlexiTimer) with indicator
light

h

Programme selection button

i

(On/Off) button

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Guide to the machine

Display

General

The display is used to select or set the
following:

– the programme

– the FlexiTimer (Delay start)

– the Settings menu

The display can show the following:

– the current time of day

– the stage the programme is at

– the estimated time left for the pro-

gramme to run

– any relevant fault messages and in-

formation

To save energy, the dishwasher
switches off after a few minutes if you
do not press any buttons during this
time.
To switch the dishwasher back on
again, press the  button.

Settings menu

The Settings menu is used to alter the
dishwasher's electronics to suit differ­ent requirements. The Settings menu is
accessed by pressing the button.

The arrows on the display indicate that
further options are available. You can
use the arrow buttons underneath
the display, as appropriate, to select
these further options.

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

The option that is selected will have a
tick next to it.

To exit a sub-menu, use the arrow
buttons to select the Back option and
confirm with OK.
If you do not press any buttons for sev­eral seconds, the display will revert to
the previous menu. You may then have
to enter your settings again.

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Correct use

This commercial dishwasher complies with all current local and
national safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead
to personal injury and material damage.

Read the operating instructions carefully before using the commer­cial dishwasher for the first time. They contain important informa­tion on the safety, use and maintenance of the machine. This way
you will prevent the risk of accidents and damage to the commer­cial dishwasher. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to any future owner.

 This Miele commercial dishwasher with its short programme dura-

tions and powerful cleaning performance is intended for commercial
use. It can also be used on ships with a hull longer than 28 metres as
well as on oil rigs.

 The dishwasher is subsequently referred to as a dishwasher in

these operating instructions.
Glasses, cutlery and crockery are referred to generally as crockery
when not more specifically defined.

 This dishwasher is not intended for continuous use.
 This dishwasher is not suitable for the reprocessing of medical

products or devices.

 This machine is designed exclusively for use as a “dishwasher” for

cleaning loads as described in these instructions. Alterations or con­versions to the machine, or using it for purposes other than those for
which it was designed, 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.
 The special inserts should only be used for their specific applica-

tion.

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Correct use

 This dishwasher can only be used by people with reduced phys-

ical, 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 and understand and recognise the con­sequences of incorrect operation.

 This commercial dishwasher can only be used on a ship if:

– The ship’s hull is longer than 28metres.

– The list of the vessel is not more than 2°.

– Any external vibration is no more than 150Hz at an amplitude of

0.35mm.

The safe operation and correct functioning of the commercial dish­washer can only be guaranteed if the above conditions are met.

 The door of the commercial dishwasher must not be opened dur-

ing operation.

 Inappropriate use can lead to water leakage.
 The commercial dishwasher may not be operated on an open

deck.

 The dishwasher is equipped with a special lamp to cope with par-

ticular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance,
abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp must only be
used for the purpose for which it is intended, i.e. lighting the wash
cabinet. It is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may
only be fitted by a Miele authorised person or by the Miele Customer
Service Department.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct installation

 This commercial dishwasher may only be installed and assembled

on ships with a hull longer than 28metres by qualified persons who
will ensure that the requirements for the safe installation of this com­mercial dishwasher are met.

 When the commercial dishwasher is being installed, it must be

equipped with a mechanism that prevents the door opening acci­dentally while at sea.

 When installing the commercial dishwasher, it must be securely

fixed to the floor.
Failure to do this could result in personal injury, damage to the com­mercial dishwasher and damage to other objects and installations.

 This commercial dishwasher must be securely bolted to the floor

using the supplied floor anchoring kit.

 Do not install this dishwasher in an area where there is a risk of

explosion or freezing conditions.

 Be careful before and while installing the dishwasher.

Wear protective gloves.

 To ensure stability a built-under dishwasher must only be installed

beneath a continuous worktop that is bolted to the adjacent cabin­etry.

 In order to reduce the risk of damage from condensation, the fur-

niture in the surrounding area around the dishwasher should be suit­ably designed.

 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). The door must not be allowed to
fall open. The dishwasher must only be operated with properly ad­justed door springs.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

 This dishwasher must only be installed, commissioned, repaired

and maintained by Miele Professional Service or a suitably qualified
service technician. Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for unau­thorised 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.

 In the event of a damaged or leaking dishwasher, switch off at the

power supply immediately and call the Miele Customer Service De­partment, a Miele dealer or a suitably qualified service technician.

 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele ori-

ginal spare parts. Only when these parts are fitted can Miele guaran­tee the correct functioning and safety of the appliance.

 The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed when

correctly earthed. 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 earthing system (e.g. electric
shock).

 Please follow the advice on installation in these instructions and

the separate 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 and fire risk if the dishwasher were to be
pushed up against a plug. See “Electrical connection”.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains 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).

 Warning. 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.

 The dishwasher must not be used if the electrical connection

cable is damaged. A damaged connection cable may only be re­placed by a suitable connection cable of the same type. For safety
reasons, such replacement may only be carried out by the Miele
Customer Service Department or a qualified service technician.

 The dishwasher must be disconnected from the mains electricity

supply before any maintenance or repair work is carried out.

 The plastic housing of the water connection contains electrical

components. It must not be dipped in water.

 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 from water

damage, provided that the following conditions are met:

– Installation has been carried out correctly.

– The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced

where it can be seen that this is necessary.

– The stopcocks have been turned off during longer periods of in-

activity (e.g. whilst on holiday).

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

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

 This dishwasher is designed for operation with water and cleaning

agents suitable for use in commercial dishwashers only. Organic
solvents and flammable liquid agents must not be used in it.
This could cause an explosion, damage rubber or plastic compon­ents in the dishwasher and cause liquids to leak out of it.

 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 would 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. Items, 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 chamber before
taking them out.

 The water in the cabinet must not be used as drinking water.
 Pre-treating items (for example with washing-up liquid and other

cleaning agents) as well as some types of soiling and some cleaning
agents 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 programme must be cancelled im­mediately and the machine must be disconnected from the mains
electrical supply.

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Warning and Safety instructions

 When using cleaning agents and specialised products, it is essen-

tial that the manufacturer's instructions are followed. Cleaning
agents must only be used for the purpose they are designed for by
the manufacturer to avoid any material damage or the occurrence of
strong chemical reactions (e.g. oxyhydrogen explosion).

 Do not inhale or ingest powder cleaning agent. Dishwasher clean-

ing agents 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 cleaning agent has been
swallowed or inhaled.

 Miele cannot be held liable for any effect chemical cleaning

agents may have on the material of the items being cleaned. Ob­serve the cleaning agent manufacturer's instructions with regard to
storage conditions, use and dosage.

 To avoid material damage and corrosion, do not allow any acids

or solutions containing chlorides or metals which are not rust-proof
to 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 pres-

sure washer.

 Ensure that the outer casing of the machine 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 posi-

tioning them in the dishwasher that you do not hurt yourself or cre­ate a danger for others. Sharp knives, forks, etc. should be placed in
baskets with the pointed ends facing downwards.

 Remove any coarse food deposits and empty out any containers

or utensils before loading them in the dishwasher.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

 Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the dishwasher.

Never allow children to play with the machine. There is a danger that
children might shut themselves in the dishwasher.

 Children under eight years of age must be kept away from the

dishwasher unless they are constantly supervised.

 Keep children away from chemical agents. These contain irritant

and corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in the mouth, or
inhibit breathing. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the
door is open. There could still be residual chemical agent in the
wash cabinet. Seek medical advice immediately if a child has swal­lowed or inhaled chemical agent.

Accessories

 Accessory parts may only be fitted when expressly approved by

Miele. If other parts are used, warranty, performance and product li­ability claims will be invalidated.

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

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mater­ial

The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.

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

Disposing of your old appli­ance

Electrical and electronic appliances of­ten contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials, com­pounds and components, which were
essential for their correct function and
safety. These could be hazardous to hu­man health and to the environment if
disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local com­munity waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic ap­pliances, or contact your dealer or
Miele for advice. You are also respons­ible (by law, depending on country) for
deleting any personal data that may be
stored on the appliance being disposed
of. Please ensure that your old appli­ance poses no risk to children while be­ing stored prior to disposal.

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Economical dishwashing

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

– For most economical dishwashing,

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

– Choose the programme to suit the

type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling.

– Select the ECO programme for en-

ergy-saving dishwashing. This pro­gramme is the most efficient in terms
of its combined energy and water
consumption for cleaning dishes with
a normal level of soiling.

Caring for the environment

– Follow the detergent manufacturer's

recommendations on detergent
dosage.

– When using powder or liquid deter-

gent you can use 1/3 less detergent if
baskets are only half full.

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Before using for the first time

Opening the door

 Risk of damage due to leaking

water.
The door of the commercial dish-

washer must not be opened during
operation.

Once the programme has started,
leave the door closed to ensure that
no water drips out.

 Risk of damage due to opening

the door accidentally.
When the commercial dishwasher is

being installed, it must be equipped
with a mechanism that prevents the
door opening accidentally while at
sea.

Bolt the door with the mechanism to
ensure no items or baskets fall out of
the dishwasher.

Closing the door

 Push the baskets right in.
 Then raise the door up, and push un-

til it clicks into position.

 Danger of injury.

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

Safety lock

The child safety lock can be used to
prevent children opening the dish­washer. The door can then only be
opened by using a lot of force.

 To open the door, reach under the

door grip and pull.

Keep the area around the door free
of obstructions.

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 To lock the door, push the slide un-

derneath the door grip to the right.

 To unlock the door, push the slide to

the left.

Before using for the first time

Basic settings

 Switch the dishwasher on with the

button.

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

Language

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

 Use the arrow buttons to select

the language you want and also the
country, if applicable, and confirm
your selection with OK.

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

A tick 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 of day.

The current time of day must be set be­fore you can use the “FlexiTimer” pro­gramme 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 in will increase and 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 show in the display and con­firm your selection with OK.

 If you have selected Display On, con-

firm the message about higher energy
consumption with OK.

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Before using for the first time

Water hardness

The display will change to the screen
for setting the water hardness.

– The dishwasher must be pro-

grammed 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 1.8–2.7mmol/l (10–
15°d – German scale)), always pro­gramme the dishwasher to the higher
value (2.7mmol/l (15°d) in this ex­ample).

In the event of a fault, it will help the
service technician if you know the hard­ness of your local water supply.

Therefore, please enter the water hard­ness:

____________°d or mmol/l

Next, the information Miele@home en-

abled and Set up finished will appear in

the display.

After confirming these prompts with

OK, the messagesAdd salt and
Add rinse aid may appear.

 Add salt and rinse aid if necessary

(see “Before using for the first time”,
“Dishwasher salt” and “rinse aid”).

 Confirm the messages with OK.

The programme selected will appear in
the display briefly and the indicator light
for the programme selected will come
on.
Then the display will show the estim­ated duration for the programme selec­ted.

These basic settings will be saved in
memory after the dishwasher has been
through one complete programme.

The dishwasher is programmed at the
factory for a water hardness level of

2.7mmol/l (15°d – German scale).
 Use the arrow buttons to select

the hardness you want and confirm
with OK.

See “Settings menu, Water hardness”
for more information.

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Before using for the first time

Before using the machine for the first time, you will need:

– approx. 2litres of water,

– approx. 2kg dishwasher salt,

– detergent suitable for commercial

dishwashers,

– rinse aid suitable 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.

Dishwasher salt

In order to achieve good cleaning res­ults, the dishwasher needs to operate
with soft water. Hard water results in
the build-up of calcium deposits on
crockery and on the inner surfaces of
the appliance.
Mains water with a hardness level
higher than 0.7mmol/l (4°d – German
scale) must be softened. This occurs
automatically in the integrated water
softener. The water softener is suitable
for a water hardness level of up to

6.5mmol/l (36°d – German scale).

If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than 0.9mmol/l
(5°d – German scale) you do not
need to add dishwasher salt. The salt
refill indicator is switched off automat­ically.

 Detergent will damage the water

softener.
Do not fill the salt reservoir with

powder or liquid detergent.

 Only use special coarse-grained

dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen
salt for reactivation.

Other salts may contain insoluble ad­ditives that can impair the function­ing of the water softener.

The water softener requires dishwasher
salt.

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Before using for the first time

Filling the salt reservoir

Before filling the salt reservoir for the
first time, you must fill it with approx.
2litres of water to enable the salt to
dissolve.

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

 Remove the lower basket from the

wash cabinet and unscrew the salt
reservoir cap.

 Risk of corrosion due to saline

solution.
Water or saline solution will run out

of the reservoir when the cap is re­moved. Saline solution that runs out
can cause corrosion in the wash
cabinet and to the dishwasher load.

The salt reservoir should therefore
only be opened in order to replenish
the salt.

 Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 litres

of water (first use only).

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 Place the funnel provided over the

salt reservoir and carefully fill with
dishwasher salt until the reservoir is
full. The salt reservoir holds approx.
2kg of salt, depending on the type of
salt used.

 Clean any excess salt from around

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

 Run the Cold pre-wash programme

immediately without a load in order to
remove any traces of salt from the
cabinet.

Salt refill indicator

 When Add salt appears in the dis-

play wait until the end of the pro­gramme and then refill the salt reser­voir.

 Confirm with OK.

The salt refill reminder will go out.

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

Before using for the first time

Rinse aid

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

 Fill the reservoir with rinse aid

suitable for commercial dishwashers
only. Do not fill it with washing-up li­quid 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

or

Adding rinse aid

 Press the button on the lid of the

rinse aid reservoir in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.

– Liquid citric acid 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
25% acid).

This would damage the dishwasher.

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Before using for the first time

 Add rinse aid only until it is visible in

the opening.

The rinse aid reservoir holds ap­prox.110ml.

 Close the flap firmly so that it clicks

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

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

 Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This

prevents over-foaming occurring dur­ing the next programme.

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

Rinse aid refill reminder

When the Add rinse aid message ap­pears, the reservoir contains sufficient
rinse aid for 2–3 programmes only.

 Refill with rinse aid in plenty of time.
 Confirm with OK.

The rinse aid refill reminder will disap­pear.

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Loading the dishwasher

Notes

 Danger of injury during loading

and unloading.
The baskets may roll out of the dish-

washer when at sea.
Make sure that the baskets do not

roll out of the dishwasher during
loading and unloading.

Remove coarse food residues from
crockery.

There is no need to rinse items under
running water.

 Damage due to unsuitable ma-

terials.
Ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease or

paint can cause damage to the dish­washer.

Do not wash items soiled with these
materials in the dishwasher.

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

– Do not place crockery and cutlery in-

side other items where they will cover
one another.

– Load the crockery so that water can

access all surfaces.

– Tall and narrow hollow items, such as

champagne glasses, should be
placed in the middle 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. They should therefore be placed
in the cutlery basket.

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

– Make sure that all items are securely

positioned.

– Hollow items such as cups, glasses,

pans, etc. must be inverted in the
basket.

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