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Operating instructions Commercial dishwasher PFD 400 PFD 401 / PFD 401 DOS To avoid the risk of accidents or damage en-GB, IE to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 12 273 040...
Contents Notes about these instructions..................Symbols used on the commercial dishwasher..............Definition of terms ......................Correct use ........................Guide to the appliance ....................Machine overview......................Control panel ........................10 LEDs in buttons ......................... 11 Warning and Safety instructions..................12 Warning signs and symbols attached to the dishwasher..........15 Disposal of your dishwasher ....................
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Contents Cleaning agent and rinsing agent .................. 29 Dispensing systems ......................29 Dispensing module......................29 Cleaning agent ........................30 Filling the door dispenser ....................31 Tips for the Super Short programme (depending on the model) ........32 Refill indicator........................ 32 Replacing the canister....................33 Dispensing liquid cleaning agent ..................
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Contents Filter programme lock ....................... 58 Standby/Off ........................58 Log book ........................... 59 Release programme ......................60 Set favourites ........................60 Start screen layout ......................60 Setting favourites ......................61 Programme parameters..................... 61 Selecting a programme ....................61 Main wash temperature....................62 Main wash holding time ....................
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Contents Problem solving guide ....................78 Technical problems ......................78 Faults with water inlet or drainage..................79 Cancel with fault number ....................80 General problems with the dishwasher ................82 Noises..........................84 Unsatisfactory washing result ................... 85 Maintenance ........................87 Cleaning the water inlet filter .....................
Notes about these instructions Warnings Warnings contain information which is important for safety. They alert you to the potential danger of injury to people or damage to property. Read these warning notes carefully and observe the procedural in- structions and codes of practice they describe. Notes Notes provide information of particular importance that must be observed.
Notes about these instructions Symbols used on the commercial dishwasher Symbol For warnings, see “Warnings and safety notes” VDE symbol EMC symbol of the VDE Do not dispose of electrical machines in household waste; they need to be disposed of separately, see “Disposal of your old machine”...
Correct use This Miele dishwasher with its short programme running times and powerful cleaning performance is intended for commercial use, for example in: - Restaurants and pubs - Hotels and guesthouses - Clubs - Similar commercial environments The commercial dishwasher is subsequently referred to as a dishwasher in these operat- ing instructions.
Guide to the appliance Machine overview Door lock Rinsing agent container Upper basket runners Door lock latch Top machine spray arm Salt container Upper basket water connection Container for powder cleaning agents Lower machine spray arm Filter combination Lower basket runners Rear: –...
For displaying and selecting control ele- ments Service interface Testing and transmission point for the Start/Stop button Miele Customer Service Department For starting or cancelling a programme button (language selection) button (cancel or back) For selecting the display language For cancelling a process in the user inter-...
Guide to the appliance LEDs in buttons Light-emitting diodes are incorporated in the buttons. They indicate the status of the dish- washer. Button Display Status Display The dishwasher is switched on. (Reaction to The dishwasher is switched off. On/ Off button) Pulsing The dishwasher is in standby mode.
This could be dangerous. In the event of a damaged or leaking dishwasher, switch off at the power supply imme- diately and call the Miele Customer Service Department, a Miele dealer or a suitably quali- fied service technician. ...
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Warning and Safety instructions 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. ...
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Accessories Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with this dishwasher. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee and Miele cannot accept liability.
Warning and Safety instructions Warning signs and symbols attached to the dishwasher Warning: Observe the operating instructions! Warning: Danger of electric shock! Warning: Hot surfaces: It can be very hot inside the wash cabinet when the door is opened! Risk of being cut: Wear cut-resistant protective gloves when transporting and setting up the machine! Disposal of your dishwasher...
User profiles User groups Users can be divided into two groups: - Daily operators Daily operators must be instructed on op- erating and loading the dishwasher and trained regularly to guarantee safe daily use. - Experienced operators Experienced operators can additionally block access to programmes and modify programme parameters.
User tips Operation Switching on Operation is carried out via the touch dis- The dishwasher needs to be connected to play as well as via the buttons on the con- the electricity supply. trol panel. Press and hold the button until the fol- ...
User tips Switching off Display screens Press the button. čeština The dishwasher remains in standby mode ﺔﻴﺑﺮﻌﻟﺍ for about one minute before it switches off completely. Language dansk deutsch Standby/Off If the dishwasher has not been used for All display screens shown in these operating 10 minutes, it can be set to standby or instructions are examples, which can be dif-...
User tips The displays for the system settings and for System messages system and fault messages are divided into 3 columns. Refill salt -appliance will Water be disabled shortly. Information Log book Liquid cleaning agent The symbol denotes system messages. These give information about current pro- cesses and the status of the machine.
Commissioning Installation and connection WiFi setup In the next step, you can connect your dish- Before commissioning, the dishwasher must washer to the WiFi network. be securely installed, and the water inlet and drain hoses and the mains cable cor- rectly connected.
Commissioning Setting the date Setting the water hardness Your local water authority can give you in- formation about the exact water hardness in your area. 2022 Set date With varying water hardness, always set the highest level. If the water hardness fluctu- ates between, for instance, 1.4 and 3.1 mmol/l (8 and 17 °dH), the water hard- Use the and arrow buttons to set the...
Confirm the message with Following commissioning, the water con- nections can be reinstated by the Miele Customer Service Department. Short Intensive ...
Opening and closing the door Open the door Closing the door Make sure that no objects or load items Danger of scalding, burning and protrude into the closing area of the door. chemical burns! If the door is opened during a programme ...
Filling the container for dishwasher salt Water hardness Setting the water hardness In order to achieve excellent cleaning res- Water hardness can be set between 0 and ults, the machine requires a supply of soft 12,5 mmol/l (0–70 °dH). water with a low calcium content. Hard The water hardness is preset to 2.5 mmol/l mains water results in the build-up of cal- (14 °dH) ex-works.
Filling the container for dishwasher salt Salt refill indicator Machine blocked if salt is not avail- able If the level in the salt container is low and a reactivation is carried out, the following If the salt in the water softener has been message appears on the display: used up, a fault appears on the display and the machine blocked from performing fur-...
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Filling the container for dishwasher salt Filling the salt container Filling the salt reservoir Use only special, coarse-grained salt with a granula size of approx. 1- 4 mm. Do not under any circumstances use other types of salt such as table salt, agricultural or gritting salt.
Specific types of soiling may require differ- turers when handling process chemicals ent combinations of cleaning agents and and take all the protective measures stip- additives. The Miele Customer Service De- ulated by the process chemical manufac- partment will be able to advise you. turers.
Powder cleaning agent and tablets are dis- ing hoses with safety caps to prevent the pensed via the door dispenser with the leakage of wash water. symbol. Only use cleaning agent tablets that are quick dissolving. Suitable tablets are available from the Miele Professional product range.
Cleaning agent and rinsing agent Filling the door dispenser Risk to health due to dust production. When dispensing powder cleaning agents and tablets, dust from fine cleaning agents can be stirred up. If this dust gets into the mouth, throat or eyes, it can cause irritation or burns.
Dispensing modules are connected use. by the Miele Customer Service Department Cleaning agent cannot be rinsed out of the and can be retrofitted at any time. dispenser during the short programme time.
Confirm the prompt with OK and top up dispensing system being sucked completely the rinsing agent as described. dry. Fill the dispensing path (see “Machine functions”) Dispensing liquid cleaning agent The dispensing concentration is set by the Miele Customer Service Department.
Cleaning agent and rinsing agent Filling the door dispenser Never add cleaning agent. This will always destroy the rinsing agent container! Only fill the rinsing agent container with rinsing agent for commercial dishwash- ers. Open the door fully. Close the container.
Cleaning agent and rinsing agent Replacing the canister Place the rinsing agent container (note the colour marking) on the open wash cabinet door or on a surface which is robust and easy to clean. Take the lid off the canister and remove ...
Loading the dishwasher The spray arms must not be blocked by Loading the dishwasher items which are too tall or hang through Remove coarse food residues from crock- the baskets. If in doubt, test for free ery. movement by manually rotating the spray There is no need to pre-wash items under arms.
Loading the dishwasher We recommend - When purchasing new crockery and cut- lery, make sure they are dishwasher-safe if you want to wash them in the dish- washer. - Clouding may occur on glasses after fre- quent washing in the dishwasher. When washing delicate glasses in the dish- washer, ensure that only a special glass- care programme with very low temperat-...
Loading the dishwasher Cup rack Upper basket Use the upper basket for small, lightweight and delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls etc. Light, heat-res- istant plastic items can also be loaded in the upper basket. Smaller shallow pots and pans can also be washed in the upper basket.
Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the upper basket In order to obtain more space for taller items in the lower or upper basket, the upper bas- ket can be adjusted between two positions that are approx. 5 cm apart. Pull out the upper basket. ...
Loading the dishwasher Lower basket Place larger and heavier load items such as plates, serving platters, pots, bowls, etc. in the lower basket. Only place thin, delicate glasses in a suit- able insert or lower basket. Always arrange plates with the top side fa- cing inwards, as shown in the pictures, to achieve the best cleaning result.
For further information on baskets, please contact your Miele dealer or the Miele Cus- tomer Service Department. Examples: (lower baskets) Push all four extenders into the base bas- ...
Operation Switching on Selecting a programme Open the stopcock if it is closed. Choose your programme according to the type of load items and the degree of soiling. The dishwasher needs to be connected to As soon as you have selected a programme, the electricity supply.
Operation Programme list Starting a programme Programmes which cannot be selected dir- Press the Start/Stop button (the LED of ectly on the display can be selected from the Start/Stop button will light up). the programme list. Once it has been started, a programme Press the ...
Operation Use the and arrow buttons to set the Deleting the timer time and confirm your selection by press- Press the Start/Stop button. Current time 09:32 Start programme Delete timer immediately Start at 12:30 Finish at --:-- You can either delete the timer setting ( A summary follows, which you must con- ...
Operation End of a programme Interrupting a programme After a programme has ended normally, the A programme which is already running LED of the Start/Stop button will go out and should only be interrupted if strictly neces- the following will appear on the display. sary, e.g.
Operation Cancelling a programme Only cancel a programme which has already started if strictly necessary, e.g. if you want to change the programme. In the event of a fault, the programme will be cancelled automatically. Risk of scalding and burning due to hot load items.
Machine functions The machine functions menu option is only Dispensing paths visible when external dispensing has been The dispensing systems for liquid media activated. can only dispense reliably if the dispensing The Machine functions menu includes system has been purged of air and contains relevant functions to support daily routine no deposits.
Machine functions Rinsing dispensing paths Cleaning ag. A dispensing system must be rinsed in the canister following situations: Fill disp. paths - If a dispensing system was accidentally Rinse aid filled with the wrong medium. canister - If deposits have formed in the dispensing Clean.
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Machine functions The menu is saved under the following input path. Further choices Machine functions Dispensing systems Rinse dispensing paths *) Only activated dispensing systems are displayed Cleaning ag. canister Rinse disp. Rinse aid paths canister Clean.
Settings Basic parameters for machine control are Welcome tone stored in the Settings menu. The factory settings are indicated by a tick . A description of how to configure settings is provided after the overview. Temperature unit Menu structure ...
Settings Set the time of day Time of day To set the format for the time of day: The time of day is required for the display and the delay start, for example. The date The menu is saved under the following input format and the current time of day have to path.
Settings Set the date Date The menu is saved under the following input The date format and the current date have path. to be set. Further choices Select the date format The menu is saved under the following input ...
Settings Display brightness Volume You can also set the brightness of the dis- An acoustic signal transmitter is integrated play. in the control panel, which can provide acoustic feedback in the following situ- The menu is saved under the following input ations: path.
Settings Button reaction Welcome tone The button fields on the display can be con- There is a brief melody when the machine is figured to have a delayed reaction and to switched on and off. You can use this option only react when the button field is pressed to switch this melody off and back on again.
Settings Temperature unit The temperature can be shown on the dis- play in °C (degrees Celsius) or °F (degrees Fahrenheit). The menu is saved under the following input path. Further choices Settings Temperature unit °C °F Temp.
Further settings The Further settings menu incorporates Release programmes all administrative processes and settings. All programmes Access to the Further settings menu is protected by a PIN code. Selection You must enter the correct PIN code to ...
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Further settings Rinse aid canister Dealer Dispens. concentration Demo mode Deactivate Cycles until empty Water hardness Software version 3,4 mmol/l 14° dh ) 1-SBAE ID XXXX Cycles bef. reactivation ...
Further settings Filter programme lock Standby/Off The filter combination in the wash cabinet If the dishwasher has not been used for filters coarse dirt particles out of the wash 10 minutes, it can be set to standby or water. If dirt particles enter the circulation switched off automatically.
Press the button to exit the menu. The Miele Customer Service Department can also use the log book to calculate a re- commendation for service intervals. The menu is saved under the following input path.
Further settings grammes can be selected. You can choose Release programme from all the programmes available under There is an option to block individual pro- proved programmes . At least 1 programme grammes. Blocked programmes are no must be selected. Other favourites can be longer available in the programme selection added or removed.
Extended settings machine and its processes is required to modify programme parameters and this Set favourites should therefore be undertaken only by ex- perienced users or by the Miele Customer Service Department. Short Intensive 55 °C 65 °C...
Further settings Main wash temperature Final rinse temperature The main wash temperature is reached by The final rinse temperature is reached by heating up the wash water. The temperature heating up the wash water. The temperature needs to be adjusted to the task. needs to be adjusted to the task.
Further settings Increased water level Interim rinse It is then advisable to increase the water If required, an additional intermediate wash level when a lot of water is absorbed due to block can be activated for selected pro- the structure of the load items or when the grammes.
Further settings Door dispenser Dispensing systems The following menu allows you to activate, Cleaning agent door fill and rinse dispensing systems, to change their names if required and to set the dis- This selection is only available if the cor- pensing concentration for all programmes.
Further settings Activating dispensing from the canister Rinse aid door Dispensing from the door dispensers is This selection is only available if the cor- preset ex-works. responding dispensing system is present For DOS dishwashers, integrated liquid (depending on the model). dispensing is preset.
Further settings Deactivating dispensing from the canis- Dispensing concentration The dispensing concentration for liquid pro- You can subsequently switch dispensing cess chemicals is set in the same way for all from the canisters to the door dispensers or dispensing systems. The setting applies to deactivate it completely.
Further settings Cycles until empty Water hardness This function is only available on machines The water hardness setting is described in with fill level detection (depending on the “Filling the salt container”. model). Reactivation notification When dispensing liquid process chemicals from external canisters, the fill level in the In order to plan wash phases more effect- canister is monitored.
The factory-assigned PIN code is 800. displayed, but it is still available. If a PIN code is lost, a new code must The menu is saved under the following input be issued by the Miele Customer Service path. Department. ...
A new code can also be assigned. to reinstate the old code. If a PIN code is lost, a new code must be The menu is saved under the following input issued by the Miele Customer Service De- path. partment. ...
You can connect your dishwasher to your local network in order to use digital solu- network using Via WPS or Via Soft AP. tions from Miele. An overview of these digital solutions is available on the webpage: Which connection method do you https://www.miele.co.uk/p/...
Further settings Soft AP If Connection via WPS is not possible, you Deactivate can connect the dishwasher to your local network Via Soft AP. Network/WiFi Connection status A Soft-AP (Software-enabled Access Point) is a wireless access point provided by your dishwasher that can be used by other wire- Deactivate less machines in the vicinity.
Further settings RemoteUpdate Showroom programme This menu option only appears if the dish- For demonstration purposes only. washer has been integrated into the WiFi The dishwasher is equipped with a demo network. mode for showroom use. When a new version of the dishwasher con- The menu is saved under the following input trol system is available, you can decide path.
Further settings Selecting resets the programme set- Factory defaults tings or all settings, depending on the op- If necessary, the modified programme para- tion chosen. meters or all dishwasher parameters can be reset to the factory default settings. If you do not want to reset, select ...
Miele Customer Remove any soiling from the control panel Service Department. and from the machine front straight away This maintenance will cover the following: where possible.
To help prevent re-soiling (fingerprints, etc.), moved with a proprietary dishwasher a suitable stainless steel care product can cleaner (available from Miele). be used after cleaning. Cleaning the door and the door Damage to the surfaces.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the flat and micro-fine filters Cleaning filters in the wash cabinet Remove the coarse filter. The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet retains coarse soiling from the suds solution. It prevents soiling from enter- ing the circulation system and causing blockages in the spray arms.
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Cleaning and care Cleaning the spray arms The dishwasher has three different spray arms. Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm nozzles and bearings. The spray arms should therefore be checked and cleaned regularly. Switch the dishwasher off. ...
With the aid of the following guide, most minor problems that can occur during daily oper- ation can be corrected without contacting Miele. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to call the Miele Customer Service Department.
Problem solving guide Faults with water inlet or drainage Problem Cause and remedy One of the following fault Before rectifying the problem: messages or notifications Switch the dishwasher off with the button. appears on the display: F404 Water inlet, cold too Water inlet fault.
The flow pressure at the water connection is too high (see “Technical data”). Contact the Miele Customer Ser- vice Department for advice. Fault F 492, 541 The programme has not started properly. There might be water in the wash cabinet.
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Cause and remedy Fault F 550 The waterproof system has reacted. Close the stopcock. Call the Miele Customer Service Department. Fault F 578 The peak-load negotiation has lasted longer than 2 hours. Have your electrical system and your energy manage- ...
Problem solving guide General problems with the dishwasher Problem Cause and remedy Programme completed suc- This is not a fault! cessfully has appeared on Open and close the door. the display and you cannot The dishwasher must be switched on for this. select or start a pro- gramme.
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy Water remains in the wash Before rectifying the problem: cabinet at the end of a Switch the dishwasher off with the button. programme. The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged. (This does not apply to the Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning and care”).
Problem solving guide Noises Problem Cause and remedy Knocking noise in the A spray arm is knocking against an item in a basket. wash cabinet. Interrupt the programme, and rearrange the items which are obstructing the spray arm. Rattling noise in the wash Items are insecure in the wash cabinet.
Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory washing result Problem Cause and remedy The crockery is not clean. The crockery was not loaded correctly. Please observe the instructions in “Loading the dish- washer”. The programme was not suitable for the load. Select a suitable programme (see “Programme chart”). ...
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Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy White residue is visible on The rinsing agent dosage is set too low. crockery and cutlery, Increase the dosage (see “Further settings, Additional clouding occurs on glass- functions, Dispensing system”). ware; film can be wiped There is no salt in the salt reservoir.
Maintenance Cleaning the water inlet filter A filter is incorporated in the screw thread to protect the water intake valve. If the filter is soiled, insufficient water flows into the wash cabinet. Risk of electric shock from mains voltage. The plastic housing of the water connec- tion contains an electrical valve.
Maintenance Cleaning the drain pump and non- return valve If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a wash programme (excluding the Super short programme), there may be a foreign object blocking the drain pump or the non-return valve.
- Your Miele dealer - The Miele Customer Service Department Contact details for Miele are provided at the back of these operating instructions. When contacting the Customer Service Department, you will need the model num- ber and 8-digit machine number of the dish- washer.
Programme Application Cleaning agent (if liquid cleaning agent is not dis- pensed) The following dosages are based on Miele detergents. Please follow the manufacturer's in- structions. “Quick programme” for lightly soiled load items with fresh, easily re- 20–25 g Short moved food residues.
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X = stages included in a programme (X) = optional stages which can be selected (set by the Miele Customer Service Department) (1) Temperature ranges from 30–70 °C (set by the Miele Customer Service Department) In the Super short programme, the temperature can only be increased to a maximum of 70 °C (2) Holding time ranges from 0–10 minutes (set by the Miele Customer Service Department)
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation Built-under installation Damage caused by condensation. Risk of the machine tipping. In order to reduce the risk of damage To ensure stability, a built-under dish- from condensation, the furniture in the washer must only be installed beneath a area around the dishwasher should be continuous worktop that is bolted to the designed for commercial use.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Adjustable plinth panel Removing the machine lid (depending on the model) If the dishwasher is fitted with a lid, it can be removed as follows: Dishwashers with internal dispensing or act- ive drying have an adjustable plinth panel. Remove both securing screws on the ...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Depending on the specific built-under in- Levelling and securing the dish- stallation situation, the stainless steel cover washer plate supplied can be attached to the lower To guarantee stability, the dishwasher must edge of the worktop. The stainless-steel be secured to the worktop after levelling.
An electrical and the controls reset by the Miele Cus- safety test can then easily be carried out tomer Service Department. in line with VDE 0701, e.g. after any ser- vice or maintenance work.
1000 kPa (overpressure). If the water pressure does not lie in the 200–1000 kPa range, contact the Miele Customer Ser- vice Department for advice. - The dishwasher is supplied as standard for connection to cold water (blue coded hose) and hot water up to max.
*INSTALLATION* Plumbing Water Regulations compliance in the UK Connecting the drain hose For the dishwasher to comply with the Wa- - The dishwasher drainage system is fitted ter Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and with a non-return valve, which prevents Bylaws, the supplied double check valves dirty water from flowing back into the must be fitted to the hot and cold water dishwasher via the drain hose.
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC UKCA mark (UK only) The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 Manufacturer address Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany * If installation site is above 2.000 m, the boiling point of the wash water will be lower. For this reason, the programme para-...
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