Operating instructions Touchtronic Premier Plus To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 431 301...
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Caring for the environment Energy saving washing ..........10 Guide to the dishwasher Wash cabinet .
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Contents Operation Adding detergent..........30 Running the dishwasher .
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to Installation and repair work should any future user. be by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified per- sons could be dangerous and could void the warranty.
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Please contact the Do not tamper with the controls. nearest Miele dealer or the Miele Tech- To reduce the risk of injury, do not nical Service Department with specific allow children to play in, on, or requirements.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of an appliance When loading tableware, place sharp items away from the door If the appliance is removed from its seal to prevent damage to the seal. installation and will not be used, Load knives pointing downwards to the door to the wash cabinet should be prevent injuries.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ AVERTISSEMENT – Sécurité électrique Avant l’installation, assurez-vous Au moment d’utiliser votre que la tension et la fréquence indi- lave-vaisselle, prenez des quées sur la plaque signalétique cor- précautions essentielles, dont : respondent bien à celles de l’alimenta- tion électrique de la résidence afin de Lisez attentivement l’ensemble des prévenir les blessures et éviter d’en-...
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Veuillez communiquer vos électriques qui pourraient causer des exigences particulières au détaillant blessures ou endommager la rési- Miele le plus près de chez vous ou au dence. service du soutien technique.
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Utilisation Au moment de charger la vaisselle, ne disposez pas les articles cou- N’utilisez le lave-vaisselle que pants à proximité du joint d’étanchéité lorsque tous les panneaux sont de la porte afin d’éviter de l’endomma- bien en place. ger.
Caring for the environment Energy saving washing This dishwasher is exceptionally eco- nomical in the use of water and electric- ity. For best results follow these tips: ^ For lowest energy consumption and the gentlest washing of china and crystal, connect the dishwasher to a cold water source.
Guide to the dishwasher Wash cabinet Upper spray arm (not visible) Four height adjustable feet Cutlery tray Triple Filter System Upper basket Salt reservoir Water feed for Detergent dispenser the middle spray arm Rinse aid reservoir Middle spray arm (with dosage selector) Lower spray arm Data plate...
Guide to the dishwasher Control panel Check/Refill indicators Plus / Minus time buttons Program sequence display "Top solo" button "On/Off" button "Start/Stop" button Program list / indicators Child Safety Lock "Time left"/"Delay Start" indicators Door release Time display Drying vent Every dishwasher is tested before leaving the factory.
Before using for the first time To open the door Child Safety Lock The yellow key for the Child Safety Lock is shipped on one of the spikes at the front of the upper basket. Re- move the key before using the dish- washer.
Before using for the first time Water softener Settings To achieve good cleaning results, the gr/gal* Value shown in dishwasher needs soft water. Hard the time display water results in calcium deposits on dishware and in the dishwasher. If your tap water hardness is above 8 gr/gal (140 ppm), the water should be softened.
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Before using for the first time Filling the salt reservoir To fill the salt reservoir: ^ Remove the lower basket. If your water hardness level is greater than 8 gr/gal, the salt reservoir should ^ Unscrew and remove the salt reser- be filled before the first use and when voir cap.
Before using for the first time Salt indicator Bypassing the salt indicator When the salt reservoir is empty, the If your water is soft (below 8 gr/gal) the "Salt-PC" indicator will light, indicating salt reservoir should not be filled with that it should be refilled with reactiva- salt.
Before using for the first time Rinse aid Rinse aid is recommended to prevent spotting on dishes and glassware. Filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers into the reservoir.
Before using for the first time Adjusting the dosage Rinse aid indicator The rinse aid indicator on the control panel will light when the rinse aid reser- voir needs refilling. The dosage selector is preset to 3. This dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse aid per program.
Loading the dishwasher ^ The spray arms must not be blocked Do not wash items soiled with by items that are too tall or hang ash, sand, wax, grease or paint in through the baskets. Check clear- the dishwasher. ance by manually rotating the spray Ash and sand do not dissolve and arms.
Loading the dishwasher Items not recommended for Glassware: dishwashing – There are no standard guidelines for washing glassware but, when in – Cutlery with wooden handles. doubt wash by hand. – Wooden cutting boards. – Wash delicate glassware with a low –...
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery tray (SC units) Spoon heads should be placed in con- tact with at least one of the serrated re- The removable cutlery tray makes un- tainers of the cutlery tray to ensure that loading flatware easy. Simply carry the water runs off freely.
Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Adjusting the upper basket On select models, the upper basket can be raised or lowered to accommo- date tall items. ^ Slide out the upper basket. Load the upper basket with small, light- weight, or delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls and flat pans.
Loading the dishwasher Adjustable cup racks Coffee bar Raise the rack to make room for tall To allow water to run off the bottom of glasses. Lower it to double stack coffee mugs, place slanted on top of smaller pieces. the coffee bar.
Loading the dishwasher Lower basket Height limit The guide at the front of the upper bas- For larger and heavier items such as ket determines the maximum height for plates, serving platters, sauce pans, items placed in the lower basket so that bowls.
Lower basket inserts Various removable inserts are available for the lower basket to accomodate spe- cial items to be washed. Removing an insert ^ To remove an insert, gently pull up on the handle. Inserting an insert ^ Slid the hitches of the insert under the vertical struts of the lower basket.
Lower basket inserts Foldable spike insert A highly flexible design holds tableware securely. It can be folded out of the way for pots, pans and other large items. This insert secures plates and platters. Foldable spikes Two rows of spikes can be folded down to create more room for larger dishware e.g.
Lower basket inserts Plateguard Plus with StemGuard This special attachment cradles delicate stemware. It can also hold teacups. ^ Place stems of glasses into the slots. Cups can be placed on top of the StemGuard. Never place items on top of glassware. ^ Lower the rack to place cups on top.
Lower basket inserts Tall Glassware Insert for lower basket (select models) This insert for tall glasses holds glasses securely with the vertical supports. ^ Hook the glassware insert into the left or right rear of the lower basket, the areas marked in white. Vase / Bottle holder The bottle holder e.g.
Basket accessories Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department. Lower Basket Cup Insert to wash a large number of cups attaches to the lower basket Large Diameter Plate Insert...
Operation Adding detergent Dishwasher detergents contain irritant and corrosive ingredients. Keep children away from detergent. Do not fill the detergent dispenser until you are ready to start the dish- washer. Only use powder detergents or tab- lets formulated for residential dish- washers.
Operation The run time of the program selected Running the dishwasher will appear in the time display (18) in ^ Make sure the spray arms are not hours and minutes. The "Time left" indi- blocked. cator will light. ^ Close the door. ^ Select "Delay Start"...
Waterproof System At the end of a program The "End" indicator will light and 0 will All Miele dishwashers are specially de- signed to shut off the water intake and appear in the time display (18). drain the wash cabinet in the rare event ^ Turn off the dishwasher.
Operation Interrupting a program Changing a program A program is interrupted as soon as the If the selected program has not yet door is opened. started: If the door is closed, the program will ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (21) for continue from where it was interrupted.
Operation Program guide Program When to use Program cycle Pre- Main Interim Final Dry- wash wash rinse rinse Pots & Pans for heavily soiled pots and pans with dried on food Main wash temperature 170 °F (75 °C) Run-time 128 min Sani Wash extended wash time, for sanitizing normally soiled dishware with dried on food...
Operation Additional features "Top Solo" (20) ^ Turn the dishwasher on using the Using "Top Solo" will save water and energy. "On/Off" button (15). This program is recommended when All program indicators will light and the there is only a small load to clean. "Top "Start/Stop"...
Operation Delay Start (19) The start time of a program can be de- ^ Turn on the dishwasher with the layed from 30 minutes to 24 hours. "On/Off" button (15). A delay start time between 30 minutes ^ Select a program with the selection and 9 hours and 30 minutes is set in 30 buttons (16).
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Operation Once the "Delay start" period has To start a program before the delay elapsed, the selected program will be- start period has elapsed: gin automatically. The time display ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (21) for shows the time left for a program to run, at least one second.
Operation Extended drying One of the following will appear in the time display: If desired drying results are not consis- – 90: extended drying is off. tently achieved, the turbothermic cool- ing fan can be programmed to run an – 91: extended drying is on. extra 14 minutes at the end of each ^ Press the "Top Solo"...
Frequently asked questions With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a service call. Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in ac- cordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause personal injury or machine damage.
The flow pressure at the Contact a plumber. water inlet is less than 4.5 psi (0.3 bar). The waterproof system has Call the Miele Technical activated. Service Department. the "Intake/Drain" indi- The intake water has not – Start the program again.
– Turn on the dishwasher. program? – Select the program. – Press the "Start/Stop" button. If the horizontal bars ap- pear again at the end of the program, there is a technical problem. – Call the Miele Technical Service Department.
Frequently asked questions What if … Possible fault there is a knocking The spray arm is hitting Interrupt the program, re- an item in the basket. arrange items blocking noise in the wash cabi- net? the spray arms. there is a rattling noise? Items are not secure in Interrupt the program and the wash cabinet.
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The salt reservoir cap was Reseat it making sure it not correctly screwed on. screws back on correctly. The automatic water soft- Call the Miele Technical ener is faulty. Service Department. bluish sheen on the sur- The rinse aid dosage is Reduce the dosage, see set too high.
Frequently asked questions What if … Possible fault plastic items are dis- Natural dyes e. g. from Use more detergent, see vegetables may be the "Adding detergent". colored? cause. Not enough deter- Discoloration is permanent. gent was used to break down natural dyes.
Program update function - PC correct yourself please contact: The Program Correction (PC) allows a – Your Miele Dealer technician to update the dishwasher to make use of new technology. – The Miele Technical Service Depart- ment. USA 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com CDN 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca...
Transport To transport the dishwasher, e. g. when moving to a new home, note the follow- ing: – Empty the dishwasher. – Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses, cables, cutlery baskets. – Transport the dishwasher in the up- right position. If unavoidable it may be transported on its back.
Triple filter system Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet The triple filter system in the base of the wash cabinet prevents food from being ^ Turn off the dishwasher before clean- redeposited on dishes. It also protects ing. the circulation pump from damage caused by foreign objects (e.g.
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^ Return the filter so that it lies flat in To clean the underside of the filter, the flap must be opened: the base of the wash cabinet. ^ Pull back the yellow clip. ^ Lock the filter by turning the handle clockwise.
^ Remove the lower basket. Cleaning the spray arms Sometimes particles of food get stuck in the spray arm jets. The spray arms should be inspected and cleaned every 4 - 6 months. ^ Turn off the dishwasher before clean- ing.
They will damage the surface. a dishwasher cleaner such as Dis Cleaner available from your Miele Plastic dealer or the Miele Technical Service All plastic surfaces and the control Department. panel can be cleaned with warm water and liquid dish soap applied with a soft Cleaning the door and door sponge.
^ Unscrew the intake hose. hose connection is recommended. These filters can be purchased from Miele’s Technical Service Depart- ment. ^ Carefully remove the rubber seal. ^ Remove the filter using a needle nose plier and rinse under running water.
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the dishwasher is not completely drained at the end of a program, the drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked. ^ Turn off the dishwasher. ^ Remove the triple filter (see "Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet").
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