Cleaning Filters In The Wash Cabinet - Miele PFD 400 Operating Instructions Manual

Cleaning and care

Cleaning filters in the wash cabinet

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.
When Programme lock filter
is not possible to use the dishwasher
without a micro-fine filter!
If the micro-fine filter is not inserted prop-
erly, it is not possible to start a pro-
gramme and the following fault message
Programme lock filter
play (depending on the model).
Insert the micro-fine filter properly and
make sure it is positioned correctly (see
"Cleaning and care, Cleaning filters in the
wash cabinet").
The filter combination must be checked reg-
ularly and cleaned when necessary.
 Risk of injury from glass splinters.
Glass splinters cannot always be detec-
ted in the filter straight away.
Take extra care when cleaning the filters.
Cleaning the coarse filter
Press the catches towards each other and

remove the coarse filter.
Rinse the filter thoroughly under running

water. If necessary, use a soft cleaning
brush to remove soiling.
Replace the filter, making sure it engages

correctly.
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is activated, it
appears on the dis-
Cleaning the flat and micro-fine filters
Remove the coarse filter.

Grasp the micro-fine filter by the upper rim

and turn it in the direction of the arrow to
release it.
Then lift it out.
Remove the flat filter.

Rinse the filters under running water. If ne-

cessary, use a soft washing-up brush to
remove soiling.
Replace the filter combination in the reverse
order, turning the micro-fine filter to the left
to re-engage it.
The flat filter must lie flat in the bottom of
the wash cabinet.
The spray arms may get blocked if the fil-
ters are not replaced correctly.
Ensure that the filters are positioned cor-
rectly.