Miele PG 8172 Operating Instructions Manual page 55

Operation
7.3.1 Arranging the dishes in the washing basket
Dishes and cutlery
 Place plates with their front side facing forwards.
 Place cups, bowls and pots rim down.
 Wash cutlery either standing in the cutlery holder or lying in a shallow basket. Make sure that they are not
too close together. Soak cutlery, before you wash it.
 Position knives and other sharp objects in the cutlery holder with the handle up in order to prevent
injuries.
Glasses
 Pour out drink residue (not in the machine).
 Remove scraps of paper.
 Rinse off ash with water.
 Place glasses rim down.
 Keep space between the glasses, so they do not rub against each other. This will avoid scratches.
 For tall glasses choose a basket with appropriate divisions so that the glasses are held in a stable
position.
7.3.2 Using automatic hood start
 Select a wash programme ( 4.5).
INFO The wash programme remains pre-selected until a different wash programme is selected.
 Slide the washing basket into the machine.
 Check that the upper and lower spray arms are free to turn.
 Close the hood.
 The wash programme is started.
7.3.3 Interrupting automatic hood start
 Do not close the hood completely, but only as far as the lower detent position.
INFO The automatic hood start can be deactivated by an authorised service technician (P516). Every
wash programme must then be started by pressing the start button.
7.3.4 Changing the wash programme
 Select a different wash programme by tapping the button ( 4.5).
 The background of the button becomes white.
 Close the hood.
 The wash programme is started.
7.3.5 Intensive programme
If the stains are particularly dried in, the wash programme can be intensified.
 Close the hood and press the start button twice in short succession ("double click").

In the info field, the "Brush" icon flashes.
INFO The intensive programme only affects the current wash programme and is then
automatically deactivated again.
7.3.6 End of the programme
The start button flashes green, as soon as the wash programme has ended and the hood remains
unopened.
Only for the PG 8172 ECO model
At first, the start button flashes blue-green. At the same time, the steam and vapours are extracted from
the washing compartment and the heat energy stored in them is recovered for the next wash cycle. If
possible, do not open the hood yet at this time.
The start button flashes green as soon as the warm air is extracted.
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