Suction Tube With Level Control; Changing The Detergent Product - Miele PG 8172 Operating Instructions Manual

Additional dosage
At each wash cycle approx. 2.0-2.5 litres of fresh water enter the commercial dishwasher, which must be
mixed with detergent powder.
 After 5 wash cycles, add approx. 30 - 40 g detergent powder into the machine.
5.2.2 Automatic dosing of liquid detergent
The dosing amount is set by the authorised service technician when commissioning the machine ( 12.6).

5.3 Suction tube with level control

 Only use the suction tube with sufficiently stable containers. Narrow and tall containers can
tip if the suction tube is pulled.
 Do not place the suction tube for the rinse aid in the container with detergent or vice versa.
Caution
 Do not pull unnecessarily on the suction hose or main power cable, as this may lead to a
defect.
According to the model, with your machine you may have one or more suction tubes. The suction tube is
already connected to the machine.
Figure 1
Servicing and maintenance

5.4 Changing the detergent product

 Mixing different detergents can lead to efflorescence that can lead to a failure of the
dispenser pump. This is applicable even if the new detergent is from the same manufacturer.
 The dosing tubes and the detergent dispenser pump must be thoroughly rinsed with water
Caution
before the new detergent is used.
 A new detergent product usually requires a new setting of the dispenser pump. Assign the required work
to an authorised service technician to attain good cleaning results.
If this is not done, Miele's warranty and product liability is invalidated.
Figure 2
 Rinse the suction tube at every container change under running
water. Remove crystallised detergent residue.
 Ensure that the vent hole (a) in the cap is not obstructed.
 Put the suction tube back into the container. Slide the cap
downwards until the container opening is closed.
Rinse aid and detergent
Figure 1:
Suction tube for detergent
White cap
Figure 2:
Suction tube for rinse aid
Blue cap
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