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Operating instructions

for dishwashers
Q
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid risk of accident
or damage to the machine.
M.-Nr. 04 913 040

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for dishwashers It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 913 040...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Guide to the appliance..........3 Warning and safety instructions.
  • Page 3: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Guide to the appliance Miele dishwashers are available in 3. “U“ dishwashers three versions: The built-under(“U“) dishwashers use the integrated (“i“)-dishwashers as the 1. “Freestanding“ dishwashers basic machine. “Freestanding“ dishwashers do not re- By using a decor set (GDU) the “i“ dish- quire any special installation fixings in washer can be converted into a “U“...
  • Page 4 Guide to the appliance View of the machine Control panel (Facia)
  • Page 5 Guide to the appliance 1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 2 Cutlery tray (standard depending on model) 3 Upper basket 4 Water guide duct for the middle spray arm 5 Middle spray arm 6 Water hardness selector 7 Lower spray arm 8 Four height adjustable screw feet 9 Filter combination 10 Salt reservoir...
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and safety instructions Warning and safety instructions not be held responsible for damage This appliance conforms to current caused by the lack or inadequacy of safety requirements. Inappropriate an effective earthing system, (electric use can however lead to personal shock for example).
  • Page 7 Warning and safety instructions Dishwasher detergents contain irri- The following notes should help to tant or corrosive ingredients. They avoid material damage can cause burning in the mouth and The voltage and frequency shown throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. on the data plate must match the Keep children away from detergents mains supply in the house.
  • Page 8 Warning and safety instructions The Miele Waterproof System of- Disposal of your old machine fers protection from water damage, When disposing of an old dish- provided the following conditions are washer first make it unusable. Dis- met: connect, cut off the cable and the plug from the cable.
  • Page 9: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Energy saving washing The transport and protective packing These dishwashers are exceptionally ef- has been selected from materials ficient in their use of water and elec- which are environmentally friendly for tricity.
  • Page 10: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Load the crockery correctly Before using for the first time please Load the crockery so that water will note the following points: come into contact with all surfaces. See the relevant chapters for detailed This ensures that they will be properly information on the points below.
  • Page 11: Opening And Closing The Door

    Opening and closing the door Opening and closing the door To open the door Child safety lock Press the release catch inside the The child safety lock is designed to door grip. deter children from opening the dish- washer door. If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically inter- Use the key provided to turn the...
  • Page 12: Water Softener/Reactivation

    Water softener Water softener It is not necessary to reactivate with Setting the water hardness level salt if the degree of hardness in the selector in the wash cabinet local supply is permanently under There are six settings on the selector. 70 mg/l, (0.7 mmol/l, or 4 °d German scale).
  • Page 13: Setting The Water Hardness Level/Filling The Salt Reservoir

    Water softener Filling the salt reservoir Please only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation, as other salts may contain insoluble addi- tives which can impair the functioning of the softener. The salt reservoir holds approx. 2 kg of salt.
  • Page 14: Add Salt Indicator Light

    Water softener Note Salt indicator With very soft water, i.e. constantly at a level below 70 mg/l (4 °d), the reservoir does not have to be filled with salt and although the salt light does come on, this can be disregarded. When the salt reservoir is empty the “Salt”...
  • Page 15: Adding Rinse Aid

    Adding rinse aid Adding rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that water does not cling and leave marks on crockery during the drying phase. Rinse aid is poured into the storage reservoir and the amount set is dis- pensed automatically.
  • Page 16: Rinse Aid Dosage Setting

    Adding rinse aid Setting the dosage The dosage adjuster (see arrow) in the Add rinse aid only until it is visible on the surface of the filter in the open- opening has settings from 1 to 6. It is set to 3 at the factory, as the recom- ing.
  • Page 17: Loading The Dishwasher

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Some foodstuffs may contain natural Note dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or ket- Load the crockery so that water will chup. Plastic items in the dishwasher come into contact with all surfaces. may discolour if large quantities of This ensures that they will be these foodstuffs find their way into properly cleaned.
  • Page 18: Loading Examples

    Loading the dishwasher Height limit Loading examples Bottom basket Larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls. Depending on the dishwasher model glasses may only be cleaned in the bottom basket if it is fitted with a special glassware insert or if there is a special bottom basket.
  • Page 19: Cutlery

    Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Dishwashers with cutlery basket: Unsorted cutlery should be placed in Larger items like soup ladles, long the cutlery basket, handles facing knives and mixing spoons should be downwards. placed lying down across the front of the upper basket. You may, however, prefer to place cutlery with sharp points with the handles upwards.
  • Page 20 Loading the dishwasher Spoon inserts for cutlery basket Use the inserts supplied when washing heavily soiled spoons, e.g. tablespoons and serving spoons. The inserts separate the spoons to allow a space between them, for the water jets to reach the entire surface. Place the spoons into the inserts with the handles facing downwards.
  • Page 21 Loading the dishwasher Dishwasher with cutlery tray (SC models): Ensure that spoon heads are in contact with at least one of the grips in the cut- lery tray. This way they cannot collect For best results cutlery should be water. grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons etc.
  • Page 22: Flap Up Racks, Positioning Rail

    Loading the dishwasher Flap up racks Positioning rail (standard feature depending on model) For easy sorting and removing of croc- Can either be used for a second row of kery the positioning rail can be rested to cups or raised upwards to make room one side.
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Depending on the setting of the upper Adjusting the upper basket basket the following dimensions can be (depending on model) accommodated: In order to gain more space for taller pieces of crockery in the bottom or Dishwashers with cutlery tray upper basket, the upper basket can be adjusted in three steps with 2 cm be- Upper...
  • Page 24: Not Suitable For Dishwashers

    Items not suitable for dishwashers Items not suitable for dishwashers – cutlery with wooden or horn handles, Please note – wooden or plastic chopping boards, – Silver- and aluminium items can suf- fer some discolouration. – glued items, e.g. old knives with handles which have been glued on, –...
  • Page 25: Adding Detergent

    Should you experience difficulties when Please note using these types of products, please Dishwasher detergents contain irri- contact Miele Customer and Technical tant or corrosive ingredients. They Services Department, or the detergent can cause burning in the mouth manufacturer’s own Advisory Service.
  • Page 26 Adding detergent Preventive measures: 1. If you wish to continue using the new 3. If results are still not to your satisfac- chlorine and phosphate-free pro- tion, you should revert back to using conventional detergents containing ducts, the following is recommended: both chlorine and phosphate.
  • Page 27 Adding detergent Dishwasher detergent must be added The amount to dispense will depend on before each programme (except COLD the type of load and the programme se- PRE-WASH). lected. See the programme chart on the next – Pour powder or liquid detergent into pages for advice on amounts to dis- the dispenser.
  • Page 28 Adding detergent For information: Compartment I takes max. 25 ml, Com- partment II max. 80 ml. There are hori- zontal markers to assist with dispensing in compartment II, indicat- ing the level in ml. Press the opening catch on the con- tainer flap.
  • Page 29: Programme Selection

    Programme selection Programme selection Choose your programme according to the type of load and how dirty it is. In most cases this will be a UNIVER- SAL - programme. UNIVERSAL 55 ° or 65 ° (with one pre-wash) or UNIVERSAL PLUS 55 ° or 65 ° (with two pre-washes).
  • Page 30: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Programme chart Programme When to use Detergent Compart- Compart- Compart- ment ment II ment II (Wash (Wash (Pre-wash) cycle) cycle) Universal Programmes UNIVERSAL This programme is for normal everyday 20 % 100 % loads 55 ° UNIVERSAL as UNIVERSAL 55 °, but higher 20 % 80 % 100 %...
  • Page 31 Programme chart Programme cycle Consumption Time Energy Water Minutes (approx.) Interim- Final- Drying- Water Water Litres Water Water Preliminary Pre-wash Main rinse rinse phase cold cold pre-wash wash (15 °C) (55 °C) (15 °C) (55 °C) 55 ° 65 ° (1.2) (0.6) 65 °...
  • Page 32: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Switching on and off Note Switching on There is an option to select “Drying Close the door with heater“ or “Drying without heater“. Open the stopcock (if it is closed). Selecting “Drying without heater“ re- sults in energy savings of approx. 0.1 kWh electricity.
  • Page 33: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Switching off Programme interruption On completion of a programme: A programme is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. Turn the temperature selector to If the door is closed again the pro- “0-Off“. gramme will continue from the position If the dishwasher is not to be used for a it was at when it was interrupted.
  • Page 34: Removing Load

    Remove load Remove load Hot crockery will chip and break more easily. After switching off let it cool down in the dishwasher until it is comfortable enough to handle, before you unload If you open the door fully after switch- ing off, the crockery will cool down much faster.
  • Page 35: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet The dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place! The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet should be regularly in- spected and cleaned if necessary. Turn the handle anti-clockwise to re- lease the filters.
  • Page 36 Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Turn the filter combination over and Replace the filter combination so open the coarse filter by pulling that it lies flat in the base of the wash back on the locking device. cabinet. Secure the filter by turning the handle in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Dishwashers with cutlery basket: Cleaning the spray arms Unscrew the upper spray arm. Particles of food can lodge in the spray arm jets. The spray arms should be inspected Dishwashers with cutlery tray: and cleaned regularly (approx. every 6 Pull out the cutlery tray.
  • Page 38: Cleaning Drain Pump/Non-Return Valve

    Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If water has not been pumped away at the end of a programme the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean.
  • Page 39 These filters can be obtained from the Turn off the stopcock and unscrew Miele Spares Department (Part No.: the inlet hose. 75577). Carefully remove the rubber seal. Withdraw the filter using pointed pliers and clean by rinsing under run- ning water.
  • Page 40: Cleaning The Wash Cabinet

    Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the wash cabinet The facia panel In general the wash cabinet is self- This should only be wiped with a cleaning, provided that the correct damp cloth, or a suitable plastic amount of dishwasher detergent is cleaner.
  • Page 41: Checking The Water Level/Increasing The Water Intake Time

    Checking the water level Checking the water level Checking the water level If the water pressure (flow rate at the take-off point) is too low, i.e. less than 1,0 bar, too little water will flow into the wash cabinet. To ensure an accurate assessment open the stopcock fully and run the PRE-WASH programme once (with- out crockery) to bring water into the...
  • Page 42: Increasing The Water Intake Time

    Checking the water level Increasing the water intake time Using a 4-5 mm wide screwdriver Position the right hand switch verti- turn the adjuster mechanism to the cally and then pull it off. right hand side of the spindle carefully in an anti-clockwise direc- tion until it checks into position.
  • Page 43: Dealing With Minor Faults

    With the aid of the following explana- White residue on cutlery and tory notes, minor faults can be cor- crockery rected without contacting the Miele Ser- – Not enough rinse aid. vice Department. – No salt in the salt reservoir.
  • Page 44: Special Accessories

    Special accessories Special accessories Bottle holder Installation - special situations (depending on model) Brackets to fix the dishwasher under a marble-type worktop. Decor frame for freestanding dish- washers (GDR) to match kitchen fronts in colour and style, (available with some models). Decor frame adapter strip for free- standing dishwashers for decor pa- nels 1 to 4 mm thick.
  • Page 45: Comparison Tests

    Comparison tests Comparison tests Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / prEN 50242 Amount washed: 12 place settings Programme tested: UNIVERSAL 55 ° Amount of detergent: If using a detergent containing chlorine: 5 g in compartment I, 25 g in compartment II. If using a chlorine-free detergent: 30 g only in compartment II.
  • Page 46 Comparison tests Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper basket Bottom basket Cutlery tray...
  • Page 47: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions...
  • Page 48 Contents Contents Installing a freestanding dishwasher ....... . . 49 Installation integrated "i"...
  • Page 49: Installing A Freestanding Dishwasher

    Installing “Freestanding” dishwashers Installing “Freestanding” dishwashers “Freestanding” dishwashers The dishwasher must be installed and levelled. Any unevenness in the floor level can be compensated for by adjust- ing the four screw feet. The adjustment range is approx. 1 cm (85-86 cm total height). Decor frame and decor panel “Freestanding”...
  • Page 50: Installation Integrated "I" Dishwashers

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers The “i” model dishwashers are spe- Dimensions: cially designed for building under a continuous worktop. The front can be fitted with a base unit front to match the kitchen furniture. By using a decor set GDU “i” model dishwashers can be converted into a built-under “U”model dishwasher.
  • Page 51: Fit Worktop Protection ("Niro" Stainless Steel Coverplate)

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 1. Fit worktop protection A stainless steel “niro” coverplate is supplied with the machine to protect the underside of the worktop against steam rising from the machine. The coverplate is supplied as standard with "i" models. Squeeze sealant from the tube sup- plied into the angle of the “niro”...
  • Page 52: Building The Dishwasher Into A Niche

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 2. Building the dishwasher into a niche Connection to water and drainage should be sited beside and not behind the dishwasher for accessibility. Con- nections are usually made in the area under the sink. Many kitchen unit manu- facturers provide a cutout in the base of the sink base unit for the hoses to be fed through.
  • Page 53 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers The slides make installation of the dish- washer easier and protect the floor from possible damage when moving the appliance into and out of the re- cess. They are also used for adjusting the height of the rear screw feet. Adjust the height manually before in- stalling the dishwasher.
  • Page 54 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Adjust the front screw feet manually Adjust the rear screw feet to the re- quired height. or with a flat blade screwdriver. Higher = turn clockwise It is easier to adjust the screw feet if the weight of the dishwasher is not bearing Lower = turn anti-clockwise down on them.
  • Page 55: Fitting The Facia Panel

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 3. Fitting the facia panel The facia panel is delivered separately Only applicable when using the GDU in the colour ordered with the necess- decor set (to convert an "i" version to a ary accessories. built-under "U" version) It has to be fitted to the dishwasher If the GDU decor set is being used, the when it is being installed.
  • Page 56: Matching The Facia Panel To The Dimensions Of The Adjacent Drawer Fronts

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Adjustment range: 4. Matching the facia panel to the dimensions of the from 112 mm: facia panel without spacer bars adjacent drawer fronts to 145 mm: facia panel with four The facia panel can be aligned with the spacer bars, drawer fronts of the kitchen units by ad- justing the spacer bars.
  • Page 57: Fitting The (Matching) Door Front

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 5. Fitting the (matching) door front The door of a kitchen base unit (without the drawer facia or fittings) is normally used for the door front. The door front is fixed to the machine door outer panel using a fixing bracket which has to be pre-mounted on the rear of the door front.
  • Page 58 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Installing integrated "i" Dishwashers The fixing bracket is marked in the middle Lay the bracket on the rear side of the door front so that the marks the middle of the fixing bracket align with the vertical guide line, and the lower fixing holes of the bracket are centrally positioned in the horizontal guide line (see illustration).
  • Page 59 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Installation integrated “i” Dishwashers Pull the dishwasher out of its recess enough to allow easy access to the side fixing screws for the door front. Hang the door front into the slits in the machine door outer panel, adjust for height and secure.
  • Page 60: Adjusting The Door Springs

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 6. Adjusting the door springs 7. Level and secure the dishwasher The door springs are correctly adjusted when a half opened door (approx. 45° To ensure the stability of the dish- opening angle) remains in that position washer it must be screwed to the con- when released.
  • Page 61 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers For “Corian” or granite worktops there is a special accessory to fix the dish- washer to an adjacent kitchen unit. Screw the countersunk screws (3.9 x 22) upwards through the se- curing pieces on the left and right hand sides into the work surface to Pull the dishwasher approx.
  • Page 62: Matching The Plinth Facia Of A Kitchen Run

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 8. Matching the plinth facia of a kitchen run The plinth area of the dishwasher is nor- Place the plinth facia directly in front mally covered with a plinth run match- of the kitchen run but do not attach. ing the kitchen furniture.
  • Page 63: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection Important Please follow the installation instruc- The wires in the mains lead are col- tions carefully. oured in accordance with the following This dishwasher is supplied ready code: for connection to an a.c. single Green/yellow = earth phase supply, (230 - 240 V 50 Hz for Blue = neutral the UK and Australia).
  • Page 64 BS 1362 should be fitted. Replace- ment fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical suppliers, or Miele Service Agent. (The German standard version is sup- plied with a cable and moulded plug for connection to a 230 V single phase supply.
  • Page 65: Plumbing

    The inlet hose is approx. 1.5 m long; a longer hose (4 m) may be bought from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. Connect the inlet hose with the “Water- proof-System” preferably vertically A stopcock with a 3/4" male thread (use an angle connector if necessary).
  • Page 66 Lay the hose in such a way that it does not rise above the bottom of the “Waterproof” unit casing (see il- lustration). If the stopcock is situated in the worktop, a special angle connector can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. (Part No. 2078910).
  • Page 67: Drainage

    Plumbing Venting the drainage system Drainage Open the dishwasher door fully. The machine drainage system is fitted with a non-return valve, which If the site drain connection is situated prevents dirty water from flowing lower than the guide path for the bot- back into the machine via the drain tom basket rollers in the open door the hose.
  • Page 68: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Height Freestanding 85 cm (adjustable + 1.0 cm) Height U- and i-models 82 cm (adjustable + 5.0 cm) Width 59.8 cm Width of building in recess 60 cm Depth 60 cm (Freestanding model) 57 cm (U- and i-models) Depth with door open 118.5 cm (Freestanding model) 115.5 cm (U- and i-models)
  • Page 72 Alteration rights reserved (G660/661/662)/000 3297 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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