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Miele Dishwasher Operating Instructions Manual

Miele Dishwasher Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

for dishwashers
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It is essential to read the operating and
installation instructions before
installing, commissioning or using the
machine, to avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine.
M.-Nr.
05 714 400

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for dishwashers It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions before installing, commissioning or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 714 400...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Loading the dishwasher ........
  • Page 3 Operating the dishwasher ........

  • Page 4: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Appliance overview Upper spray arm (not visible) Four height adjustable screw feet Cutlery tray Filter combination (depending on model) Salt reservoir Upper basket Dual compartment detergent Water feed for middle dispenser spray arm Rinse aid reservoir Middle spray arm (with dosage selector) Lower spray arm...

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Guide to the appliance Control panel "On/Off" button Check/Refill indicators Programme sequence display Child safety lock "Start" button Door release Programme selector...

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    The dishwasher must not be in- Correct usage stalled under a hob. The high radi- This dishwasher is intended exclu-...

  • Page 7: Daily Use

    Water in the dishwasher must not or plastic cutlery and crockery should be used as drinking water. This wa- not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The ter is not drinking water. high temperatures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape.
  • Page 8 To avoid machine and material Do not allow children to play in or damage around the dishwasher, or to oper- Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir ate it. There is a danger that children with powder or liquid detergent.
  • Page 9 When disposing of an old dish- vided the following conditions are met: washer first make it unusable. Dis- – The dishwasher is correctly installed connect, cut off the cable and the plug and plumbed in. from the cable. Make the door lock in- operative by unscrewing 2 cross-slotted –...

  • Page 10: Caring For The Environment

    ^ If your household water system is suitable, this dishwasher can be con- Ensure that any plastic wrappings, nected to a hot water supply, for fur- bags etc. are disposed of safely and ther economies.

  • Page 11: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Before using the appliance for the first time you require: – approx. 2 litres of water, – approx. 2 kg dishwasher reactivation salt, – domestic dishwasher detergent, – rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers.

  • Page 12: To Open The Door

    Remove the key before switching on the dishwasher and keep it in a safe place away from the dishwasher. ^ Press the release catch inside the door grip and pull forward.

  • Page 13: Water Softener

    1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l (8 - 17 °d In order to achieve good cleaning re- German scale) always programme the sults, the dishwasher needs to operate dishwasher to the higher value with soft water. Hard water results in the (3.1 mmol/l in this example).

  • Page 14: Programming The Water Hardness Level

    Before using for the first time Programming the water hardness level ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Off" button. ^ Turn the programme selector to the "Stop" position. ^ Press the "Start" button in and whilst holding it in switch the dishwasher on using the "On/Off"...

  • Page 15: Checking The Programmed Water Hardness Level

    ^ Press the "Start" button. Checking the programmed water hardness level The "Start" indicator light will come on. ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the ^ Turn the programme selector to the "On/Off" button. "Stop" position. ^ Turn the programme selector to the ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the "Stop"...

  • Page 16: Filling The Salt Reservoir

    (The salt indicator light will still come on, but should be ignored). Important: Before filling the salt res- ervoir with dishwasher salt for the first time, you must fill it with approx. 2 litres of water to enable the salt to dissolve.

  • Page 17: Salt Indicator

    (See: Filling the salt reservoir). After the reservoir has been filled, the water softener is automatically reacti- vated the next time the dishwasher is run. The salt indicator light may still be illuminated during this process. It will go out once the salt concentration has...

  • Page 18: Rinse Aid

    Before using for the first time Rinse aid Adding rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water does not cling and leave marks on crockery during the drying phase. Rinse aid is poured into the storage res- ervoir and the amount set is dispensed automatically.

  • Page 19: Rinse Aid Indicator

    Before using for the first time Rinse aid indicator The Rinse aid indicator light on the fas- cia comes on when the rinse aid reser- voir needs to be replenished. ^ Add rinse aid only until it is visible on the surface of the filter in the opening.

  • Page 20: Setting The Rinse Aid Dosage

    Before using for the first time Setting the rinse aid dosage The dosage selector has settings from 1-6. It is set to "3" (3 ml) at the factory. Approx. 3 ml of rinse aid are then used per programme. This is a recom- mended setting.

  • Page 21: Loading The Dishwasher

    ^ Make sure that small items do not fall or paint in the dishwasher. Ash does not dissolve and is distributed in the through the holders in the baskets. wash cabinet. Wax, sand, lubricating Small items, e.g.

  • Page 22: Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Flap up rack For small, lightweight, delicate items To make room for tall items raise the rack upwards. such as cups, saucers, glasses, des- sert bowls, etc. as well as plastic items which are heat resistant.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the upper basket Depending on the setting of the upper basket, the following plate dimensions can be accommodated. In order to gain more space for taller pieces of crockery in the bottom or up- Dishwashers with cutlery tray...

  • Page 24: Lower Basket

    Do not place thin, delicate glassware in the lower basket. Delicate glassware can only be washed in the bottom of the dishwasher in a special lower bas- ket with a glassware insert. The stay at the front of the upper basket determines the max.

  • Page 25: Bottle Holder

    Loading the dishwasher Bottle holder The bottle holder, e.g. for milk and baby bottles, can be fitted in the lower basket in the area marked white in the illustra- tion. However, do not place a bottle holder in the corners. Water will not be able to access the bottles properly, and cleaning results will be impaired.

  • Page 26: Cutlery

    Loading the dishwasher Cutlery However, to avoid the risk of in- jury cutlery with sharp points should Dishwashers with a cutlery basket be placed with the handles up- wards. Place small spoons in the individual slots to either side of the cutlery basket.
  • Page 27 Loading the dishwasher Spoon inserts for the cutlery basket Use the inserts supplied when washing heavily soiled spoons, e.g. tablespoons and serving spoons. The inserts separate the spoons to al- low a space between them so that they can be more easily accessed by water.

  • Page 28: Dishwashers With A Cutlery Tray (Sc)

    Loading the dishwasher Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC) Spoon heads should be placed in con- tact with at least one of the serrated re- For best results cutlery should be tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to grouped in zones, one for knives, one ensure that water runs off them freely.

  • Page 29: Items Not Suitable For Dishwashers

    – Plastic items which are not heat re- and marinades. sistant. The high temperatures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt Aluminium components (e.g. a or lose shape. grease filter) must not be cleaned with caustic alkaline commercial or –...

  • Page 30: Operating The Dishwasher

    - Intensive, ^ You can use conventional powder de- - Universal plus, tergent, tablets or liquid dishwasher - Universal, detergent. - Normal, Refer to the dosing instructions given - Economy.

  • Page 31: Adding Detergent

    Keep children away from detergents and from the dishwasher when the door is open. There could still be deter- ^ Press the opening catch on the de- gent residues in the cabinet. To tergent dispenser.

  • Page 32: Programme Selection

    Operating the dishwasher Programme selection Choose your programme according to the type of load and how dirty it is. In most cases this will be a Universal programme or a Universal plus programme. These programmes are ideally suited to everyday mixed loads with varying de- grees of soiling.

  • Page 33: Switching On

    Operating the dishwasher Do not finish a programme prema- Switching on turely. Important programme stages ^ Make sure the spray arms are not ob- (e. g. reactivating the water softener) structed. could be omitted. ^ Close the door. Programme sequence ^ Open the stopcock, if it is closed.

  • Page 34: At The End Of A Programme

    "On/Off" button. do not wish to start another programme immediately. If the dishwasher is not to be used for a longer period of time, e. g. whilst on holiday, the stopcock should be turned off.

  • Page 35: Interrupting A Programme

    If a programme has already started and Water in the dishwasher may be you wish to change it proceed as fol- hot. Danger of scalding! lows:...

  • Page 36: Drying Heat

    Depending on the previous setting the Activation/Deactivation of drying "Start" indicator light will either come on heat or go out. ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the ^ Turn the programme selector to the "On/Off" button. "Stop" position. ^ Turn the programme selector to the ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the "Stop"...

  • Page 37: Unloading The Dishwasher

    Operating the dishwasher Unloading the dishwasher ^ Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot. Allow the dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading them. ^ If you open the door fully after switch- ing off, the dishes will cool much faster.

  • Page 38: Cleaning And Care

    Check the filter combination regularly (every 4 - 6 months) and clean if neces- sary. ^ Switch the dishwasher off before- hand. ^ Lift the filter combination out of the dishwasher. Remove any coarse par- ticles and rinse the filter under run- ning water.
  • Page 39 Cleaning and care ^ Replace the filter combination so that To clean the underside of the filter, the it lies flat in the base of the wash cab- flap must be opened: inet. ^ Pull back the yellow clip to do this. ^ Secure the filter by turning the handle ^ Rinse all parts under running water, in a clockwise direction.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Spray Arms

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

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Wash Cabinet

    ^ Wipe the door seals regularly with a could cause serious damage to plastic surfaces. damp cloth to remove food deposits. ^ When the dishwasher is being loaded Stainless steel panels: food and drink residue may drip onto ^ Clean using a proprietary non-abra- the sides of the dishwasher door.
  • Page 42 These would damage the surface structure. E-Cloth: A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, Part number 98013530, which is suit- able for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.

  • Page 43: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected with- out calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money. You should, however, note the following: Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained per- son in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 44 Before rectifying the prob- flashes alternately blocked. lem you must: – Turn the programme selector to the "Stop" position. – Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Off" button. then: – Clean the water inlet fil- ter, see "Solving prob- lems".
  • Page 45 – Turn the programme continue. selector to the "Stop" position. – Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Off" button. Water intake is restricted. – Open the stopcock fully. – Check the water inlet filter and clean if nec- essary, see "Cleaning...
  • Page 46 – Turn the programme indicator lights flash si- fault. selector to the "Stop" multaneously at the end position. of a programme – Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Off" button. After a few seconds: – Switch the dishwasher on using the "On/Off" button.
  • Page 47 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 48 Possible cause Remedy The dishes are not clean The dishes were not See notes in "Loading the loaded correctly. Dishes dishwasher". were placed inside other pieces, water could not access all surfaces. The outlet of the water in- Make sure that dishes...
  • Page 49 "Operating the dish- washer". Drying heat is switched Switch the "Drying heat" off. option back on. See "Op- erating the dishwasher". White residue is visible Not enough rinse aid was Increase the dosage, see on cutlery and crockery, used. "Before using for the first clouding occurs on time".
  • Page 50 There is no remedy. discoloured; film can- dishwasherproof. The sur- Purchase glassware which not be wiped off faces are affected. is dishwasher-proof. Tea or lipstick stains The wash temperature of Select a programme with a have not been com- the selected programme higher wash temperature.
  • Page 51 – Turn the programme selector to the "Stop" position. – Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Off" button. The filter combination in Clean the filter combina- the wash cabinet is tion, see "Cleaning and...

  • Page 52: Solving Problems

    This filter is available from the Miele ^ Replace the filter and seal, making Spares Dept. sure they are sitting correctly.

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Drain Pump And Non-Return Valve

    Solving problems Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a programme the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean. Watch out for glass or bone splinters which could cause injury.
  • Page 54 Solving problems ^ Lift up the non-return valve and rinse The drain pump is situated under the well under running water. non-return valve (see arrow). ^ Remove all foreign objects from the ^ Remove all foreign objects from the non-return valve. drain pump (watch out for glass or bone splinters which are particularly difficult to detect and could cause in-...

  • Page 55: After Sales Service

    The indicator or check light marked "Salt PC" is used as the interface for this programming. Information regarding programme up- dates will be made known by the Miele Company as and when such develop- ments become available.

  • Page 56: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories To make the most of your dishwasher If you would like … you will need to order … ... to wash bottles, … . a bottle holder e. g. milk or baby bottles … . to wash long-stemmed glassware …...

  • Page 57: Comparison Tests

    Rinse aid dispensing: Setting 3 (approx. 3 ml) Dishwashers with cutlery basket Spoon inserts: Fit the two inserts on top of the cutlery basket (see section on loading the dishwasher, spoon inserts) Place six spoons at intervals in each insert Lower basket Upper basket...
  • Page 58 Comparison tests Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray...

  • Page 59: Transport

    – Empty the dishwasher, – Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses, mains cable, cutlery baskets, lower basket – Transport the dishwasher in the up- right position. If unavoidable, it may be transported on its back. Do not transport it on its side or on the door as residual water still in the appliance will leak out of it.

  • Page 60: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Programme When to use Detergent Compartment (Wash cycle) Intensive 75 ° for normally soiled pots, pans, dishes etc with dried on soiling; 100 % for very heavy soiling, add 20% more detergent to compartment I Universal with a longer wash time for normally soiled crockery 100 % Plus 55 °...
  • Page 61 Programme chart Programme sequence Consumption Duration Energy Water h:min Pre- Main Interim Final Drying Cold Litres Cold wash wash rinse rinse water water water water con- con- con- con- nection nection nection nection (15 °C) (55 °C) (15 °C) (55 °C) 2:24 2:02 75 °...

  • Page 62: Technical Data

    Technical data Height freestanding 84,7 cm (adjustable +4.0 cm) Height built-in 81.7 cm (adjustable +5.0 cm) Height of building in recess 82 cm (+ 5.0 cm) Width 59.8 cm Width of building in recess 60 cm Depth: 60 cm (Freestanding) 57 cm (Built-in) Depth with door open 118.5 cm (Freestanding)
  • Page 64 Alteration rights reserved/ (G636/G638/G639 Plus) / 2902 M.-Nr. 05 714 400 / V This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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