Miele PG 8164 Operating Instructions Manual page 62

 Place more descaler in the machine if there are still white coatings. Close the door and press the start
button.
 Press the back button if there are no more white coatings inside the machine.
 The machine empties and is then refilled with cold water. Once the desired level is reached, the cold
water is circulated for 60 seconds and then drained.
 The machine switches off automatically.
 Open the door and check that the machine has been completely emptied.
12.5.2 Basic cleaning programme
New dishes and new glasses generally have a protective coating, which can be removed by using the basic
cleaning programme. The programme can also be used if coatings such as starch have built up on the
dishes.
Starting the basic cleaning programme
 Tap the following buttons in turn:
Sequence of the basic cleaning programme:
 With an empty, switched off machine: The machine is filled and heated up.
 With a machine ready for use: A little water still flows into the boiler.
 Once the machine is ready for operation, the text "Add basic detergent. Press start button." appears.
 Open the door and place basic detergent inside the machine. Follow the recommended dosage.
INFO The machine's tank capacity is approx. 9.5 litres (PG 8164) / 15,3 litres (PG 8165, PG 8166,
PG 8169).
 Slide the basket with the dishes to be cleaned into the machine.
 Close the door and press the start button.
 The start button lights up in blue. The button continues to flash.
 The detergent solution is circulated in the interior.
 On the display, the time counts down from 300 seconds.
 This is followed by a drip pause and the rinse.
 Once the time has expired, the button stops flashing and the start button flashes green.
 Open the door and remove the basket from the machine.
 As necessary, wash more baskets or press the back button to exit from the menu.
 The button flashes while the
programme is running.
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