Changing The Detergent Product; Priming The Dispenser Pumps - Miele PG 8164 Operating Instructions Manual

Rinse aid and detergent
Servicing and maintenance

5.5 Changing the detergent product

 Mixing different detergents can lead to efflorescence that can lead to a failure of the
dispenser pump. This is applicable even if the new detergent is from the same manufacturer.
 The dosing tubes and the detergent dispenser pump must be thoroughly rinsed with water
Caution
before the new detergent is used.
 Pay attention to the following when changing the detergent product:

As a rule, a new detergent product means it is also necessary to reset the dosing device.

The entire system, comprising the storage tank, dosing tubes and detergent dosing device, has to be
flushed with water before the new detergent is used.
If this is not done, Miele's warranty and product liability is invalidated.
If the detergent is removed from the storage container integrated in the machine:
 Assign the required work to an authorised service technician to attain good cleaning results.
If the detergent is removed from a canister located outside the machine, you can also clean the dosing tubes
and the detergent dosing device yourself using water:
Procedure:
When handling chemicals, observe the safety notes on the packaging.
Danger
 Remove the suction tube from the container and place it in a water-filled container.
 Rinse the dosing tubes and the detergent dispenser pump with water. To do this, use the prime dispenser
pump function several times ( 10). The frequency depends on the length of the dosing tubes.
 Place the suction tube in the new detergent container.
 Use the prime dispenser pump function several times ( 10), to replace the water in the dosing tubes
with detergent.
 Set the detergent dosing amount ( 12.6).

5.6 Priming the dispenser pumps

Dispenser pumps must be primed if air gets into the dosing tube because the containers were not
exchanged or refilled in time ( 10).
42
 Rinse the suction tube at every container change under running
water. Remove crystallised detergent residue.
 Ensure that the vent hole (a) in the cap is not obstructed.
 Put the suction tube back into the container. Slide the cap
downwards until the container opening is closed.