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Miele dishwasher Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

for dishwashers
To avoid the risk of accidents or
en - AU, NZ
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
as well as the installation plan before
it is installed and used for the
first time.
M.-Nr. 09 032 960

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for dishwashers To avoid the risk of accidents or en - AU, NZ damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions as well as the installation plan before it is installed and used for the first time.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Loading the dishwasher ........
  • Page 3 The dishwasher does not fill/drain........

  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Appliance overview a Upper spray arm (not visible) g Filter combination b Cutlery tray (depending on model) h Data plate c Upper basket i Child safety lock in door grip (not visible) d Middle spray arm j Rinse aid reservoir e Air inlet for drying k Dual compartment detergent...

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Programme sequence indicators e On/Off button K c Start/Stop button with indicator light These Operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models with different heights. The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows: Standard = 80.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated) and 84.5 cm high dishwashers (freestanding)

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    To avoid the risk of accidents and controls. They will not understand the damage to the appliance, please potential dangers posed by it.
  • Page 7 Warning and safety instructions Technical safety Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it has been fully Before installation, check the installed, including the adjustment of dishwasher for visible signs of damage. the door springs. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwasher.
  • Page 8 – The tap has been turned off when If the connection cable is damaged, the appliance is not used for a longer it must be replaced with a Miele cable period of time (e.g. during holidays). by a Miele approved service technician only.

  • Page 9: Correct Use

    Do not sit or lean on the opened built-under ("U") model, you will need to door. This could cause the dishwasher order the appropriate conversion kit. If to tip and be damaged, and you could you remove the existing plinth, you get injured.
  • Page 10 Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dishwasher Only use genuine Miele spare parts detergent will damage the water and accessories with this dishwasher. If softener. spare parts or accessories from other Please only use special coarse manufacturers are used, this will...

  • Page 11: Caring For The Environment

    Electrical and electronic machines often contain materials which, if The packing material protects the handled or disposed of incorrectly, dishwasher from transport damage. could be potentially hazardous to The transport and protective packing human health and to the environment. has been selected from materials which...

  • Page 12: Energy Saving Washing

    You can make the most of your appliance by following these tips: ^ If your household water system is suitable, this dishwasher can be connected to a hot water supply for further economies. If the water is heated by for example, solar panels, this would be energy efficient.

  • Page 13: Before Using For The First Time

    To open the door Safety lock ^ Press the release catch inside the Use the safety lock to prevent children opening the dishwasher door. door grip upwards and pull the door open. ^ To lock the door, push the slide If the door is opened during operation, underneath the door grip to the right.

  • Page 14: Water Softener

    Before using for the first time Water softener The dishwasher is set at the factory for a hardness level of In order to achieve good cleaning 0.2 - 0.7 mmol/l (1 - 4 °d ). results, the dishwasher needs to operate with soft water.

  • Page 15: To Programme The Water Hardness Level

    4 times briefly re-started from the beginning again. 16 - 20 2.9 - 3.6 29- 36 5 times briefly ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the 21 - 25 3.8 - 4.5 38- 45 6 times briefly K button. 26 - 30 4.7 - 5.4...

  • Page 16: Checking The Programmed Water Hardness Level

    Before using for the first time Checking the programmed water hardness level ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the K button. ^ Turn the programme selector to the "12 o'clock" position. ^ Press the Start/Stop button in and whilst holding it in switch the dishwasher on using the K button.

  • Page 17: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time, You Require

    Before using the appliance for Important: Before filling the salt the first time, you require: reservoir with dishwasher salt for the – Approx. 2 litres of water, first time, you must fill it with approx. 2 litre of water to enable the –...

  • Page 18: Insufficient Salt Indication

    ^ Remove the lower basket and Insufficient salt indication unscrew the salt reservoir cap. ^ Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt when the salt indicator light Water or saline solution will run out comes on. (If it comes on during a...

  • Page 19: Rinse Aid

    Do not use vinegar with a higher acid content (e.g. vinegar essence 25% acid). This would damage the dishwasher. If you only ever use combination products containing rinse aid in your dishwasher, you do not need to add rinse aid.

  • Page 20: Rinse Aid Indicator

    Before using for the first time Rinse aid indicator When the light comes on, the reservoir contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programmes only. ^ Add rinse aid in plenty of time. ^ Add rinse aid only until it is visible in the opening.

  • Page 21: Setting The Rinse Aid Dosage

    ^ Decrease the rinse aid dosage. Once Twice ^ Switch the dishwasher off with the On/Off button K. Three times Four times ^ Turn the programme selector to the "12 o'clock" position. Five times...

  • Page 22: Loading The Dishwasher

    If in doubt, test for free movement by Do not wash items soiled with manually rotating the spray arms. ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease or paint in the dishwasher. – Make sure that small items cannot These materials will cause damage fall through the holders in the to the dishwasher.

  • Page 23: Items Not Suitable For Dishwashers

    The glue used in – If delicate glassware is washed in the these items is not dishwasher-proof dishwasher, ensure that only very low and wooden handles may come temperatures are used (see loose after being washed in a Programme chart), or a special dishwasher.

  • Page 24: Upper Basket

    ^ To make room for tall items, raise the For safety reasons, do not rack upwards. operate the dishwasher without the upper and lower baskets in place. Glasses can be arranged along the positioning rail of the cup rack to give them some support during the programme.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Upper Basket

    In order to gain more space for taller can be accommodated. pieces of crockery in the bottom or upper basket, the upper basket can be Dishwasher with cutlery tray adjusted on three levels with 2 cm (see data plate for model number) between each level.

  • Page 26: Lower Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Lower basket ^ For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc. You can also place glasses, cups, small plates and saucers in the lower basket. Do not place thin, delicate glassware in the lower basket.

  • Page 27: Cutlery

    Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Cutlery tray (depending on model) If spoon handles do not fit between the holders, lay them the other way round. ^ Arrange the cutlery in the tray as shown. To make unloading much easier, cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc.

  • Page 28: Cutlery Basket (Depending On Model)

    Loading the dishwasher Cutlery basket (depending on model) ^ Fit it onto the cutlery basket if required. The cutlery basket can be placed anywhere on the front rows of spikes in the lower basket. ^ In an appliance with a cutlery basket...

  • Page 29: Operation

    – Tab detergents. These are suitable manufacturer, we suggest that you for most levels of soiling. change to a different product or use a traditional dishwasher detergent. Miele branded dishwasher powder and tabs are available from Miele or www.miele-shop.com, depending on country.
  • Page 30 ^ Do not use tabs with the "Quick wash" all times. Keep children away from the programme, as they will not dissolve dishwasher when the door is open. properly. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet. To avoid the danger of...

  • Page 31: Adding Detergent

    Operation Adding detergent For information Compartment I holds max. 10 ml, Compartment II holds max. 50 ml. There are markings in compartment II to assist with dispensing: 20, 30. The marks indicate a level of approx. 20 or 30 ml when the door is open in a horizontal position.

  • Page 32: Switching On

    The Start/Stop indicator light will flash. ^ Turn on the tap if it is turned off. ^ Press the Start/Stop button. ^ Switch the dishwasher on using the On/Off button K. The programme will begin. The Start/Stop and Wash/Rinse indicator The End indicator light comes on if the lights will come on.

  • Page 33: Standby

    On/Off button K. ^ To switch the indicator lights back If the dishwasher is not going to be on, press the Start/Stop button. used for a longer period of time, e.g. Standby will be cancelled.

  • Page 34: Interrupting A Programme

    If a programme has already started and you wish to change it, proceed as Water in the dishwasher may be follows: hot. Danger of scalding! ^ Press the Start/Stop button for at Only open the door if absolutely least one second.

  • Page 35: Additional Options

    ^ Turn the programme selector to the from the factory default setting. "12 o'clock" position. ^ To reset the dishwasher to the factory ^ Press the Start/Stop button in and, default settings, press the Start/Stop whilst holding it in, switch the button.

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Care

    ^ When the dishwasher is being – oven sprays, loaded, food and drink residues may – glass cleaning agents, drip onto the sides of the dishwasher door. – hard, abrasive sponges and These surfaces are outside the wash brushes, e.g. pot scourers, cabinet and are not accessed by –...

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Filters In The Wash Cabinet

    This dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place. Collection of coarse soil may cause the ^ Turn the handle anti-clockwise to filters to clog.
  • Page 38 Cleaning and care ^ Replace the filter combination so that To clean the inside of the filter, the flap must be opened: it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet. ^ Press catches a together in the ^ Then turn the handle clockwise until direction of the arrows as shown, and open the filter b.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    The spray arms should therefore be inspected and cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months). ^ Switch the dishwasher off. Remove the spray arms as follows: ^ Take out the cutlery tray (if your dishwasher is fitted with one).

  • Page 40: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without contacting Miele. This will save time and money. Please note that a call-out fee will be applied for unnecessary service visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these Operating instructions.
  • Page 41 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The Wash/Rinse, There may be a technical – Switch the dishwasher off with the On/Off button K. Drying and End fault. indicator lights flash After a few seconds: simultaneously. – Switch the dishwasher –...

  • Page 42: The Dishwasher Does Not Fill/Drain

    Turn on the tap fully. indicator flashes. The dishwasher Before rectifying the problem, stops during a you must: programme. – Switch the dishwasher off with the On/Off button K. The Inlet/Drain indicator flashes. Water intake is – Turn on the tap fully. restricted.

  • Page 43: General Problems

    Water remains in the Before rectifying the wash cabinet at the end problem, you must: of a programme. – Switch the dishwasher off with the On/Off button K. The filter combination in Clean the filter the wash cabinet is combination.

  • Page 44: Noises

    Knocking noise in the This may be caused by This has no influence on water pipes. the on-site installation or dishwasher function. If in the cross-section of the doubt, contact a suitably piping. qualified plumber.

  • Page 45: Unsatisfactory Washing Result

    Possible cause Remedy The dishes are not The dishes were not loaded See notes in "Loading the clean. correctly. dishwasher". The programme was not Select a more intensive powerful enough. programme. See Programme chart. Not enough detergent was Use more detergent, or used.
  • Page 46 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Dishes, cutlery The amount of rinse aid Replenish the reservoir, and glasses are may be insufficient, or the increase the dosage or not dry or are rinse aid reservoir is empty. change the brand of rinse aid. flecked.
  • Page 47 Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher safe. A programme was not run Always run the "Quick after dishwasher salt was wash" programme, without added. Traces of salt have any crockery in the got into the wash cycle. dishwasher and without selecting the "Turbo"...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Miele. sure they are sitting correctly. Cleaning the filter: ^ Reconnect the inlet hose to the tap, ^ Disconnect the dishwasher from the making sure it goes on correctly and mains supply. Switch off at the mains is not cross-threaded.

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Drain Pump And Non-Return Valve

    They are, however, easy to clean. ^ Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains supply. Switch off at the mains socket and withdraw the plug. ^ Take the filter combination out of the wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and...

  • Page 50: After Sales Service

    – Your Miele Chartered Agent, or technology. – Miele Information regarding programme updates will be made known by Miele You will find the telephone number as and when such developments and address of Miele on the back become available.

  • Page 51: Comparison Tests

    50 mm upon completion of dry test. Upper basket level: Position: Bottom Loading examples Pictures illustrating how to load the dishwasher are shown on the following pages. Do not collapse or remove inserts. Press the bottle holder inwards and remove it from the bottom basket.
  • Page 52 Comparison tests Upper basket Lower basket...
  • Page 53 Comparison tests Cutlery basket 1 Fork 2 Soup spoon...

  • Page 54: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Crockery type Soiling Programme mixed, variable, Fresh to dried on soiling non-sensitive crockery sensor controlled wash glasses and plastic containers, sensitive to high temperatures light soiling short cycle mixed crockery average programme values normal soiling water and energy-saving cycle heavily soiled, pots, pans, dried on soiling,...
  • Page 55 Programme chart Programme Detergent Compartment I Compartment II 25 ml Sensor wash 55-65°C – 1 Tab 25 ml Quick wash 40°C – 1 Tab 25 ml Light soiling 50°C – 1 Tab 25 ml Energy save – 1 Tab 25 ml Pots &...
  • Page 56 Programme chart Programme Programme sequence Pre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying °C °C Sensor wash 55-65 °C Variable programme sequence, sensor controlled adjustment to amount of crockery and soiling If required 45-65 If required Quick wash 40 °C Light soiling 50 °C Energy save Pots &...
  • Page 57 Programme chart Consumption Duration Energy Water Cold water Hot water Litres Cold water Hot water connection connection connection connection 15 °C 55 °C 15 °C 55 °C h:min h:min 1.10-1.60 0.70-1.00 13.0-22.0 1:35-2:34 1:23-2:21 0.70 0.22 13.0 0:38 0:30 1.30 0.95 13.0 1:32...

  • Page 58: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories To make the most of your dishwasher Optional accessories for particular purposes are available from your Miele Chartered Agent or from Miele (some may be supplied as standard, depending on model). If you would like to … you will need to order …...

  • Page 59: Electrical Connection

    Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating). If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a Miele cable by a Miele approved service technician only. Connection should be made via a suitable switched socket which is easily accessible.

  • Page 60: Water Connection

    Water in the dishwasher must not be used as drinking water. To avoid any damage to the appliance, the dishwasher must only – The dishwasher may be connected be connected to a fully vented to a cold or hot water supply, max. plumbing system.

  • Page 61: Connection To The Drainage System

    Venting the drainage system back into the dishwasher via the If the on-site drain connection is drain hose. situated lower than the guide path for – The dishwasher is supplied with the bottom basket rollers in the open approx.

  • Page 62: Technical Data

    Technical data Dishwasher model Standard Height freestanding 84.5 cm (adjustable + 3.5 cm) Height built-in 80.5 cm 84.5 cm (adjustable + 6.5 cm) (adjustable + 6.5 cm) Height of building-in Min. 80.5 cm (+ 6.5 cm) Min. 84.5 cm (+ 6.5 cm)
  • Page 64 Alteration rights reserved/ M.-Nr. 09 032 960 / 01 G4101/4106 / 1011...

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