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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. 05 714 491

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Energy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using the appliance for the first time you require: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programming the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Checking the programmed water hardness level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the rinse aid dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Flap up rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Positioning rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Hinged spikes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dishwashers with a cutlery basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Items not suitable for dishwashers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Contents

Operating the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Delay start (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the reflector panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the door panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Comparison tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Installation Instructions

Contents

Appliance overview

1 Upper spray arm (not visible)

2 Cutlery tray

(depending on model)

3 Upper basket

4 Water feed for middle spray arm

5 Middle spray arm

6 Lower spray arm

7 Rinse aid reservoir

(with dosage selector)

8 Dual compartment detergent

dispenser

9 Data Plate

10 Control panel

11 In-operation indicator light

12 Salt reservoir

13 Filter combination

14 Four height adjustable screw feet

Guide to the appliance

Control panel (10)

15 "On" button

16 "Off" button

17 Delay start time display

18 Delay start button

19 Check/Refill indicators

20 Programme names

21 Programme buttons / indicator

lights

Please note:

The programme list is covered by a

protective foil on delivery.

^ Carefully remove the protective foil

before using the appliance for the

first time.

Guide to the appliance

This appliance conforms to current

safety requirements. Inappropriate

use can, however, lead to personal

injury and damage to property.

Read the operating instructions

carefully before starting to use this

appliance. This way you will avoid

the risk of accidents and damage to

the appliance.

Keep these instructions in a safe

place for future reference, and pass

them on to any future user.

Correct usage

This dishwasher is intended

exclusively for cleaning domestic

crockery and cutlery in a domestic

household. Using it for purposes other

than those for which it was designed,

as well as any alterations or conver-

sions to the machine would be un-

authorised and could cause harm. The

manufacturer cannot be held liable for

damage resulting from improper or in-

correct use of the appliance.

Delivery

Before setting up the machine

check it for any externally visible

damage. Under no circumstances

should you use a damaged machine. A

damaged machine is dangerous.

Please ensure that the packaging

material is offered for recycling.

Installation

The dishwasher must be installed

and connected in compliance with

the installation instructions.

The electrical socket must be eas

ily accessible after the dishwasher

has been installed.

There must be no electrical sock

ets behind the dishwasher. Danger

of overheating and fire risk if the dish

washer were to be pushed up against a

plug.

In order to ensure stability, built-un

der and integrated dishwashers

must only be installed under a continu-

ous worktop which is secured to adja-

cent cabinetry.

The dishwasher must not be in-

stalled under a hob. The high radi-

ant temperatures which are sometimes

generated by a hob could damage the

dishwasher. For the same reason it

should not be installed next to open

fires or other appliances which give off

heat, such as heaters etc.

Do not connect the dishwasher to

the mains supply until it has been

installed.

Check that the voltage, frequency

and fuse rating shown on the data

plate match the household mains sup

ply.

Warning and Safety instructions

The electrical safety of this appli

ance can only be guaranteed when

continuity is complete between the ap

pliance and an effective earthing sys

tem. It is most important that this basic

safety requirement is tested and where

there is any doubt, the electrical system

in the house should be checked by a

qualified electrician. The manufacturer

cannot be held liable for the conse

quences of an inadequate earthing sys

tem (e.g. electric shock).

This equipment is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile

installations such as caravans, aircraft

etc. However it may be suitable for

such usage subject to a risk assess-

ment of the installation being carried

out by a suitably qualified engineer.

A damaged machine is dangerous.

Switch off at the mains and call

your Miele supplier or the Miele Service

Department.

The plastic housing of the water

connection contains an electrical

component. The housing must therefore

not be dipped in water.

There are live wires in the water in

let hose. Never cut the water inlet

hose, even if it is too long.

For safety reasons do not operate

this appliance on an extension ca

ble. (Danger of overheating).

Daily use

Do not use solvents in the dish

washer. Danger of explosion.

Water in the dishwasher must not

be used as drinking water. This wa

ter is not drinking water.

Avoid inhalation of powder deter

gents. Do not ingest dishwasher

detergent! Dishwasher detergents con

tain irritant or corrosive ingredients.

They can cause burning in the nose,

mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit

breathing. Consult a doctor immediate

ly if detergent has been swallowed or

inhaled.

Do not sit or lean on the opened

door. This could cause the dish-

washer to tip and be damaged and you

could get injured.

In an appliance with a cutlery bas-

ket (depending on model) cutlery

is cleaned and dried more efficiently if

placed in the basket with the handles

downwards. However, to avoid the risk

of injury place cutlery with sharp points

with the handles upwards.

Only use detergents formulated for

domestic dishwashers. Do not use

washing-up liquid.

Only use rinse aid formulated for

domestic dishwashers.

Only use special coarse grained

dishwasher salt for reactivation. Do

not use other salts such as cooking

salt, agricultural grade or gritting salt.

These may contain insoluble additives

which can impair the functioning of the

water softener.

Warning and Safety instructions

Plastic items which cannot with

stand being washed in hot water,

such as disposable plastic containers,

or plastic cutlery and crockery should

not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The

high temperatures in the dishwasher

may cause them to melt or lose shape.

Take care on dishwashers with a visi

ble heater element

(depending on model)

Do not touch the heating element

during or directly after the end of a

programme. It will be hot. Danger of

burning!

Some plastic items could melt or

catch fire if they were to come into

contact with the heating element.

Therefore always place plastic items or

any other items which may not be com-

pletely heat resistant in the upper bas-

ket and ensure they cannot drop down

onto the heater element.

Any items which are too small to be

lodged securely in the upper basket

should not be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Safety with children

Do not allow children to play in or

around the dishwasher, or to oper

ate it. There is a danger that children

playing might shut themselves in the

dishwasher.

Keep children away from deter

gents. Dishwasher detergents con

tain irritant or corrosive ingredients.

They can cause burning in the

mouth,nose and throat if swallowed, or

inhibit breathing. Consult a doctor im

mediately if your child has swallowed or

inhaled detergent.

To avoid the danger of children

coming into contact with the dish

washer detergent: only add detergent

just before starting the programme and

close the door, activating the child

safety lock (depending on model).

Keep children away from the dish

washer when the door is open. There

could still be detergent residues in the

cabinet.

To ensure children do not come

into contact with detergent on

models with the "Delay start" option

make sure the dispenser is dry before

adding detergent. Wipe dry if neces-

sary. Detergent will clog if poured into a

damp dispenser and may not be thor-

oughly dispersed. If the door is open at

the end of a programme, children may

come into contact with this residue.

To avoid machine and material

damage

Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir

with powder or liquid detergent.

This will cause serious damage to the

reservoir.

Inadvertently filling the salt reser

voir with powder or liquid dish

washer detergent always leads to seri

ous damage to the water softener.

Make sure you have picked up the cor

rect packet of dishwasher salt before

filling the salt reservoir!

Do not use commercial or industrial

detergents as these may damage

material and there is a risk of severe

chemical reaction.

Warning and Safety instructions

The Miele Waterproof System offers

protection from water damage, pro

vided the following conditions are met:

–

The dishwasher is correctly installed

and plumbed in.

–

The dishwasher is properly main

tained and parts are replaced where

it can be seen that this is necessary.

–

The stopcock has been turned off

when the appliance is not used for a

longer period of time (e.g. during

holidays).

In countries where there are areas

which may be subject to infestation

by cockroaches or other vermin, pay

particular attention to keeping the appli-

ance and its surroundings in a clean

condition at all times. Any damage

which may be caused by cockroaches

or other vermin will not be covered by

the appliance guarantee.

Repairs and maintenance

Repairs may only be carried out by

suitably qualified and competent

engineers in accordance with local and

national safety requirements. Repairs

and other work by unqualified persons

could be dangerous.

Always disconnect the appliance

from the electrical supply for main

tenance work (switch off at wall socket

and remove the plug, or remove the

screw out fuse in countries where this is

applicable).

Disposal of your old appliance

When disposing of an old dish

washer first make it unusable. Dis

connect, cut off the cable and the plug

from the cable. Make the door lock in

operative by unscrewing 2 cross-slotted

screws, so that children cannot acci

dentally shut themselves in. Make ap

propriate arrangements for the disposal

of the appliance.

The manufacturer cannot be held lia

ble for damage caused by non-com

pliance with these Warning and

Safety instructions.

Warning and Safety instructions

Disposal of the packing

material

The transport and protective packing

has been selected from materials which

are environmentally friendly for disposal

and can normally be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,

bags etc. are disposed of safely and

kept out of the reach of babies and

young children. Danger of suffocation!

Rather than just throwing these materi

als away, please ensure that they are

recycled.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances contain materials which

can be recycled. Please contact your

dealer, your local waste collection cen-

tre or scrap merchant about potential

recycling schemes.

Ensure that the appliance presents no

danger to children while being stored

for disposal. See the appropriate sec

tion in the Warning and Safety instruc

tions.

Energy saving washing

This dishwasher is exceptionally eco

nomical in its use of water and electric

ity. You can make the most of your ap

pliance by following these tips:

If your household water system is

suitable, this dishwasher can be con

nected to a hot water supply, for fur

ther economies.

Although all stages of the wash then

take place with hot water, savings are

made in:

- the use of primary energy,

- costs,

- programme running times.

If, however, your water is heated by

electricity we would still recommend

connection to cold water.

^ For most economical dishwashing

make full use of the baskets without

overloading the dishwasher.

^ Choose the programme to suit the

type of crockery being washed and

the degree of soiling.

Select the Economy programme for

energy-saving dishwashing.

Use the correct amounts of deter

gent.

Use only 2/3 of the given dosage if

baskets are only half full.

Caring for the environment

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.

Every dishwasher is tested at the

factory.

There will be residual water in the

appliance from this test. It is not an

indication that it has been previously

used.

Before using for the first time

To open the door

^ Pull on the handle.

If the door is opened during operation

all functions are automatically inter-

rupted.

Instructions for opening the door be-

fore the machine door front has

been fitted are given in the Installa-

tion instruction booklet.

To close the door

Push the baskets right in.

Lift the door upwards, and push until

it clicks into position.

Before using for the first time

Water softener

In order to achieve good cleaning re

sults, the dishwasher needs to operate

with soft water. Hard water results in the

build-up of calcium deposits on crock

ery and in the dishwasher.

Mains water with a hardness level

higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4° d - German

scale) needs to be softened. This takes

place automatically in the integrated

water softener.

–

The water softener must be filled with

dishwasher salt for reactivation.

– The dishwasher must be pro-

grammed to correspond to the water

hardness in your area.

– Your local water authority will be able

to advise you of the water hardness

level in your area.

Where the water hardness fluctuates

e.g. between 1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l (8 - 17 °d

German scale) always programme the

dishwasher to the higher value

(3.1 mmol/l in this example).

In the event of a fault, it will help the

service technician if you know the hard

ness of your local water supply.

Enter the water hardness below:

mmol/l or °d

Programming the water hardness

level

The dishwasher is set at the factory

for a hardness level of

2.5 - 2.9 mmol/l (14 - 16 °d).

If this setting corresponds to the hard

ness of your water you do not need to

do anything more.

If your water is harder or softer, you will

need to programme the water hardness

level using the buttons on the control

panel. Each time a button is touched

one of the other indicator lights will

flash and light up in the control panel.

However, only the indicator lights men-

tioned in the following programming

process stages are significant.

The programming procedure can be

cancelled at any time by pressing

the "Off" button (o). The procedure

can then be re-started from the be-

ginning again.

Before using for the first time

1. Open the door.

2. Switch the dishwasher off using

the "Off" button.

3. Press the a and c buttons in and

whilst doing so

switch the dishwasher

on using the "On" button.

4. Then release these buttons.

The "Salt" and b indicator lights will

flash.

If this is not the case the process must

be repeated.

^ 5. Press the b button.

The b indicator light will go out and the

"Salt" indicator light will flash.

Setting the machine for water hard

ness level 0.2 - 2.2 mmol/l (1°d - 12°d):

An indicator light will come on next to

one of the a - e buttons. This repre

sents the water hardness level set in

the machine. See Table 1.

Table 1:

°d

(German

scale)

mmol/l Button

1 - 4 0.2 - 0.7 a

5 - 6 0.9 - 1.1 b

7 1.3 c

8 - 10 1.4 - 1.8 d

11 - 12 2.0 - 2.2 e

If this value corresponds to your water

hardness level:

Switch the dishwasher off using the

"Off" button.

If you would like to change the setting

for a different water hardness level:

Press the button which corresponds

to the water hardness level in your

area (see Table 1).

The "Salt" and b indicator lights will flash.

Press button f twice.

The "Salt" and f indicator lights will flash.

Switch the dishwasher off using the

"Off" button.

The programmed water hardness level

is now stored in memory.

Before using for the first time

Setting the machine for water hard

ness level 2.3 - 12.6 mmol/l

(13 °d - 70 °d ):

Press the f button.

The f indicator light will light up.

An indicator light will come on next to

one of the a - e buttons. This repre

sents the water hardness level set in

the machine. See Table 2.

Table 2:

°d

(German

scale)

mmol/l Button

13 2.3 a

14 - 16 2.5 - 2.9 b

17 - 22 3.1 - 4.0 c

23 - 35 4.1 - 6.3 d

36 - 70 6.5 - 12.6 e

If this value corresponds to your water

hardness level:

^ Switch the dishwasher off using the

"Off" button.

If you would like to change the setting

for a different water hardness level:

Press the button which corresponds

to the water hardness level in your

area (see Table 2).

The "Salt" and b indicator lights will flash.

Press button f twice.

The "Salt" and f indicator lights will flash.

Switch the dishwasher off using the

"Off" button.

The programmed water hardness level

is now stored in memory.

Checking the programmed water

hardness level

To check which hardness level the ma

chine has been set for:

Repeat steps 1 to 5.

If an indicator light comes on next to

one of the a - e buttons the water

hardness level in the machine is set

between 0.2 - 2.2 mmol/l (1°d - 12°d).

See Table 1.

If there are no indicator lights on

press the f button.

The f indicator light will light up.

An indicator light will then come on next

to one of the a - e buttons. This repre-

sents a water hardness level between

2.3 mmol/l and 12.6 mmol/l (13 °d and

70 °d German scale) set in the ma-

chine. See Table 2.

^ Switch the dishwasher off using the

"Off" button.

Before using for the first time

Filling the salt reservoir

If the water in your area is very soft

and constantly lower than

0.7 mmol/l (4 °d) you do not need to

add dishwasher salt. The dish

washer must, however, still be pro

grammed to correspond to the water

hardness level in your area. (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. Once the dishwasher has

been used, there is always sufficient

water in the reservoir.

Inadvertently filling the salt reser-

voir with powder or liquid dish-

washer detergent always leads to

serious damage to the water soft

ener. Make sure you have picked up

the correct packet of dishwasher salt

before filling the salt reservoir!

Only use special coarse grained

dishwasher salt for reactivation. Do

not use other salts such as cooking

salt, agricultural grade or gritting

salt. These may contain insoluble

additives which can impair the func

tioning of the water softener.

Remove the lower basket and un

screw the salt reservoir cap.

Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 litres

of water (first use).

^ Place the funnel provided over the

salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt

until the reservoir is full. The salt res-

ervoir holds approx. 2 kg of salt de-

pending on the brand used.

As the salt reservoir is filled, displaced

water will overflow.

Clean any excess salt from around

the reservoir opening and then screw

the cap on again firmly.

Run the "Pre-wash" programme im

mediately to remove any traces of

salt water from the cabinet.

Before using for the first time

Salt indicator

The salt indicator light in the control

panel comes on to notify you that the

reservoir is empty.

^ The reservoir should then be refilled

with dishwasher salt for reactivation.

(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

reached the correct level.

Note

If the water in your area is very soft and

constantly lower than 0.7 mmol (4 °d)

you do not need to add salt to the res

ervoir. The salt indicator light, however,

will still come on, but should be ig

nored.

(See "After sales service" for definition

of "PC").

Before using for the first time

Rinse aid

Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water

does not cling and leave marks on

crockery during the drying phase and

helps crockery dry faster after it has

been washed.

Rinse aid is poured into the storage res

ervoir and the amount set is dispensed

automatically.

Inadvertently filling the rinse aid

reservoir with powder or liquid deter

gent always causes serious damage

to the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid

formulated for domestic dishwash-

ers into the reservoir.

Alternatively, it is possible to use

– Household vinegar with a max. 5%

acid content

– Liquid citric acid up to 50% acid

content.

The resulting rinsing and drying quality

will not, however, be as good as when

rinse aid is used.

Do not use vinegar with a higher

acid content (e.g. vinegar essence

25% acid). This must not be used as

its use would damage the dish

washer.

Adding rinse aid

^ Press the button in the direction of

the arrow until the flap springs open.

Before using for the first time

Add rinse aid only until it is visible on

the surface of the filter in the

opening.

The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.

130 ml.

^ Close the flap firmly so that it clicks

into place. Otherwise water would en-

ter the rinse aid reservoir during a

programme.

Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This

prevents over-foaming occurring dur

ing the next programme.

Rinse aid indicator

The Rinse aid indicator light on the con

trol panel comes on when the rinse aid

reservoir needs to be replenished.

When the light comes on the reservoir

still contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3

programmes.

^ Add rinse aid in plenty of time.

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.

If spots appear on crockery and glass-

ware:

^ Use a higher setting.

If clouding or smearing appears on

crockery and glassware:

Use a lower setting.

Before using for the first time

Note

Remove coarse food residues from

crockery.

There is no need to rinse items under

running water.

Do not wash items soiled with

ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease

or paint in the dishwasher. Ash does

not dissolve and is distributed in the

wash cabinet. Wax, sand, lubricating

grease and paint cause damage to

the dishwasher.

Crockery can be loaded anywhere in

the baskets, but the following notes

should be observed:

^ Do not place crockery and cutlery in-

side other pieces where they may be

concealed.

^ Load the crockery so that water can

access all surfaces. This ensures that

it is properly cleaned.

Make sure that all items are securely

positioned.

Hollow items such as cups, glasses,

pans, etc. must be inverted in the

basket.

Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g. cham

pagne glasses, should be placed in

the centre of the basket to ensure

better water coverage.

Deep based items should be placed

at an angle so that water can run off

them freely.

The spray arms must not be blocked

by items which are too tall or hang

through the baskets.

If in doubt, test for free movement by

manually rotating the spray arms.

Make sure that small items do not fall

through the holders in the baskets.

Small items, e.g. lids, should there

fore be placed in the cutlery tray or

cutlery basket.

Some foodstuffs may contain natural

dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or

ketchup. Plastic items in the dish-

washer may discolour if large quan-

tities of these foodstuffs find their

way into the appliance on the crock-

ery. The stability of plastic items is

not affected by this discolouration.

When the dishwasher is being

loaded food and drink residue may

drip onto the sides of the dish

washer door.

These surfaces are outside the wash

cabinet and are not accessed by

water from the spray arms.

Food residue should therefore be

wiped away before the dishwasher

door is closed.

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Upper basket

For small, lightweight, delicate items

such as cups, saucers, glasses, des-

sert bowls, etc.

Shallow saucepans or casserole dishes

can also be placed in the upper basket.

Long items such as soup ladles, mixing

spoons and long knives should be

placed lying down across the front of

the upper basket.

Flap up rack

To make room for tall items raise the

rack upwards.

Positioning rail

The positioning rail can be flipped over

to the middle of the basket for easy

sorting and removing of crockery.

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Adjusting the upper basket

In order to gain more space for taller

pieces of crockery in the bottom or up

per basket, the upper basket can be

adjusted on three levels with 2 cm be

tween each level.

The upper basket can also be set at an

angle with one side high and the other

side low. Ensure however, that the bas

ket can be inserted smoothly into the

cabinet.

It is best to adjust the basket before

loading it.

^ Pull out the upper basket.

Pull upwards on the levers at either

side of the upper basket.

Adjust the basket to the desired

height.

Then push the levers securely back

down into position.

Depending on the setting of the upper

basket, the following plate dimensions

can be accommodated.

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper

basket

level

Plate Ø in cm

Upper

basket

Lower

basket

Top 15 30

Middle 17 28

Bottom 19 26

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

without adjustment to upper basket

Plate Ø in upper basket: 23 cm

Plate Ø in lower basket: 28 cm

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Lower basket

For larger and heavier items such as

plates, serving platters, saucepans,

bowls, etc.

Small items such as saucers can also

be placed in the lower basket.

Do not place thin, delicate glassware in

the lower basket.

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

Hinged spikes

Both sides of the rear section can be

lowered to make more room for large

items, e.g. pots, pans and dishes.

^ Raise and then fold down one side of

the spiked insert and then do the

same to the other side.

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Height limitation

The stay at the front of the upper basket

determines the max. height permissible

for items placed in the lower basket to

ensure they do not impede the move-

ment of the middle spray arm.

Basket shown may differ, depending on

model.

Bottle holder

The bottle holder, e.g. for milk and baby

bottles, can be inserted in various

positions in the lower basket. See areas

marked white in the illustration.

However, do not place a bottle holder in

the middle or in the corners. Water will

not be able to access the bottles

properly, and cleaning results will be

impaired.

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Cutlery

Dishwashers with a cutlery basket

^ Unsorted cutlery should be placed in

the cutlery basket with the handles

facing downwards to ensure optimum

spray water access.

However, to avoid the risk of in

jury cutlery with sharp points should

be placed with the handles up

wards.

Place small spoons in the individual

slots to either side of the cutlery bas

ket.

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Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket

Use the insert supplied for heavily

soiled spoons and forks.

The insert separates the items so that

they can be more easily accessed by

water.

^ Fit it into the cutlery basket if re-

quired.

Insert cutlery with the handles facing

downwards, and distribute them

evenly along the insert.

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Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC)

For best results cutlery should be

grouped in zones, one for knives, one

for forks, one for spoons, etc.This

makes unloading much easier.

Place the blades of knives and the

prongs of forks between the holders.

Spoons, on the other hand, should be

placed with the handles between the

holders.

Longer items such as soup ladles, cake

slices, mixing spoons and long knives

should be placed lengthwise in the in

dentation in the middle of the cutlery

tray.

The upper spray arm must not be

blocked by items which are too big

(e.g. cake slices).

The cutlery tray insert is removable.

Spoon heads should be placed in con

tact with at least one of the serrated re-

tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to

ensure that water runs off them freely.

If spoon handles do not fit between the

holders then lay them the other way

round making sure that the head of the

spoon is in contact with the support on

the bottom of the tray.

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Items not suitable for

dishwashers:

–

Wooden cutlery and crockery or

items with wooden parts: these may

discolour and fade. The glue used in

these items is not dishwasher-proof

and wooden handles may come

loose after being washed in a dish

washer.

–

Craft items, antiques, valuable vases

and decorative glassware are also

not suitable for dishwashers.

–

Plastic items which are not heat re

sistant. The high temperatures in the

dishwasher may cause them to melt

or lose shape.

– Copper, brass, tin and aluminium

items may discolour or become matt.

– Colours painted over a glaze may

fade after a number of washes.

– Clouding may occur on glasses after

frequent washing. Do not wash

glassware containing lead crystal in

a dishwasher.

We recommend:

–

When purchasing new crockery and

cutlery, make sure they are dish

washer-proof.

–

There are no standard guidelines for

washing glassware. When in doubt,

wash glassware by hand.

–

If delicate glassware is washed in the

dishwasher ensure that only very low

temperatures are used (see

programme chart). This will reduce

the risk of clouding.

Please note

Silverware

previously cleaned with a

silver polish

may still be damp or spot

ted at the end of a programme, where

water has not run off smoothly. It may

need rubbing dry with a soft cloth. Sil

ver treated in a silver immersion dip is

usually dry at the end of a programme

but may discolour.

Silver which has been in contact with

foods containing sulphur can discolour.

These include egg yolk, onions, mayon

naise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish brine

and marinades.

Aluminium components (e.g. a

grease filter) must not be cleaned

with caustic alkaline commercial or

industrial cleaning agents. These

may damage material, or in extreme

cases, cause severe chemical reac-

tion. See section "Adding detergent"

for information on suitable deter-

gents.

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Detergent

Only use detergents formulated

for domestic dishwashers. Do not

use washing up liquid.

You can use conventional powder de

tergent, tablets or liquid dishwasher

detergent.

Refer to the dosing instructions given

by the manufacturer on the packag

ing.

Put powder or liquid detergent into

the dispenser compartment.

^ Detergent tablets should only be put

into compartment II if this is recom-

mended by the manufacturer.

If the manufacturer recommends in-

serting tablets in the cutlery basket

do not do so. Instead place them on

the inside of the door or directly into

the wash cabinet to help them dis-

solve properly.

Detergent manufacturers give the re

quired amount of detergent for a partic

ular programme on their packaging.

Use at least 30 ml of detergent for a

full load in the following programmes:

- Intensive,

- Universal plus,

- Universal,

- Normal,

- Economy.

If the manufacturer recommends a

larger amount of detergent, use the

amount recommended.

Failure to dispense the recom-

mended amount of detergent may

impair cleaning results.

If you are using 2 in 1 or 3 in 1 com-

bination tablets, please continue to

replenish the salt and rinse aid res-

ervoirs as described in this booklet.

Otherwise the cleaning and drying

performance of the machine may

deteriorate over time.

Operating the dishwasher

Adding detergent

Avoid inhalation of powder de

tergents and do not ingest dish

washer detergent! Dishwasher de

tergents contain irritant or corrosive

ingredients. They can cause burning

in the nose, mouth and throat if swal

lowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult a

doctor immediately if detergent has

been swallowed or inhaled. Keep

children away from detergents and

from the dishwasher when the door

is open. There could still be deter

gent residues in the cabinet. To

avoid the danger of children coming

into contact with dishwasher deter-

gent only add detergent just before

starting the programme and close

the door.

It is essential to follow the instruc-

tions given in the programme chart

at the end of the operating instruc-

tions.

For information

Compartment I holds max. 20 ml,

Compartment II holds max. 70 ml.

There are markings in compartment II

to assist with dispensing. The marks in

dicate a level of approx. 20, 25, 30 ml

when the door is open in a horizontal

position.

Press the opening catch on the de

tergent dispenser. The flap will spring

open.

The flap is always open at the end of a

programme.

Add the required amount of deter

gent and close the flap.

Ensure that the detergent package is

properly sealed after use. Otherwise

the detergent can lose its effective

ness.

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.

The different programmes and their

uses are described in the programme

chart at the end of this booklet.

Operating the dishwasher

Switching on

Open the stopcock, if it is closed.

Open the door.

Make sure the spray arms are not ob

structed.

Press the "On" (15) button.

The "On" indicator light (15) comes on.

Starting a programme

^ When selecting a programme, refer

to the programme chart at the end of

the operating instructions.

^ Press button (21) for the programme

you want.

The indicator light next to the selected

programme will come on.

If wished, you can select the additional

function "Delay start" now (see section

"Additional functions").

Close the door.

The in operation control light will come

on.

The programme cycle begins.

Do not finish a programme prema-

turely. Important programme stages

(e. g. reactivating the water softener)

could be omitted.

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At the end of a programme

At the end of a programme the in oper

ation control light will be visible flashing

with the door shut.

It will go out one hour after the end of

the programme.

The in operation light will go out if the

door is opened.

Switching off

At the end of a programme:

Open the door.

The in operation and programme button

indicator lights go out.

^ Press the "Off" button (16).

The "On" indicator light (15) goes out.

The dishwasher continues to use

electricity until switched off using the

"Off" button.

The dishwasher can now be unloaded

(see "Unloading the dishwasher").

To prevent the risk of steam

damage to the worktop edging

above the dishwasher it is advisable

to leave the door closed until you are

ready to unload the crockery. Alter

natively you can open the door fully

until the crockery is cool enough to

unload. Do not leave the door only

partially open.

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.

Operating the dishwasher

Changing a programme

Important:

If the detergent dispenser flap has

already opened, do not change the

programme.

A change can be made to the

programme selected before the door is

closed as follows:

Press the button for the programme

you wish to run.

Close the door.

The programme cycle begins.

If a programme has already begun,

change the programme as follows:

^ Open the door.

^ Press the "Off" button (16).

^ Press the "On" (15) button.

^ Press the button for the programme

you wish to run.

Close the door.

The in operation control light will come

on.

The programme cycle begins.

Interrupting a programme

A programme is interrupted as soon as

the door is opened.

If the door is closed again, the

programme will continue from the point

it was at before the door was opened.

Water in the dishwasher may be

hot. Danger of scalding! If you have

to open the door do so very care

fully.

Before closing the door again, leave

it ajar for approx. 20 secs. This will

enable the temperature in the wash

cabinet to settle. Close the door

firmly making sure that it clicks into

place.

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Additional options

Delay start (d)

The starting time of a programme can

be delayed, e.g. to benefit from econ

omy rates of electricity. A delay start

time of between 1 and 9 hours can be

selected.

The delay start time is set in one hour

stages.

^ Press the "On" (15) button.

The "On" indicator light (15) comes on.

^ Press the button for the programme

you wish to run.

The indicator light next to the selected

programme button comes on.

^ Press the d (18) button.

A "1" appears in the delay start display

(17). A delay of one hour has been set.

Press button d (18) repeatedly until

the required delay start period shows

up in the display (17).

The delay start time counts up to 9 in

one hour stages. Pressing the "Delay

start" button d (18) again switches the

option off.

If the "Delay start" button is held in the

display counts up automatically.

Close the door.

At the end of the delay period the se

lected programme begins automati

cally.

When using the "Delay Start" func

tion, make sure that the compart

ment is dry before adding detergent.

Wipe dry with a cloth if necessary.

Do not use liquid detergent when

selecting "Delay Start". It may run out

of the dispenser before the

programme starts.

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Starting a programme before the de

lay start period has elapsed:

A programme can be started before the

delay start period has elapsed. Pro

ceed as follows:

Open the door.

Press the "Off" button (16).

Press the "On" (15) button.

Press the button for the programme

you wish to run.

Close the door.

The in operation control light will come

on.

The programme cycle begins.

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.

First unload the lower basket, then

the upper basket and finally the cut

lery tray (depending on model).

This will prevent water drops from the

upper basket and cutlery tray from

falling onto the dishes in the lower

basket.

Operating the dishwasher

Check your dishwasher regularly

(approx. every 4 - 6 months). This

way faults and problems can be

avoided.

Cleaning the filters in the wash

cabinet

The filter combination in the base of the

wash cabinet retains coarse soil from

the suds solution, preventing it access

ing the circulation system and re-enter

ing the cabinet through the spray arms.

The dishwasher must not be

used without all the filters in place.

Collection of coarse soil may cause the

filters to clog.

Check the filter combination regularly

(every 4 - 6 months) and clean if neces-

sary.

^ Switch the dishwasher off before-

hand.

Turn the handle anti-clockwise to re

lease the filter combination.

Lift the filter combination out of the

dishwasher. Remove any coarse par

ticles and rinse the filter under run

ning water. Use a nylon brush if nec

essary.

Cleaning and care

To clean the underside of the filter, the

flap must be opened:

^ Pull back the yellow clip to do this.

^ Rinse all parts under running water,

using a nylon brush if necessary.

^ Then close the flap so that the clip

engages. Important: After cleaning

make sure that the clip has properly

engaged.

Replace the filter combination so that

it lies flat in the base of the wash cab-

inet.

^ Secure the filter by turning the handle

in a clockwise direction.

Take care when you are fitting

the filter combination that it is se-

cured in position correctly. Other-

wise coarse soil could get into the

circulation system and cause a

blockage.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the spray arms

Particles of food can get stuck in the

spray arm jets and bearings. 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).

Press the top

spray arm upwards to

engage the inner ratchet. Then un-

screw the spray arm.

Lift up the middle

spray arm a to en

gage the ratchet. Then unscrew the

spray arm b.

Remove the lower basket.

^ Pull the lower

spray arm firmly up-

wards to remove it.

Use a pointed object to push food

particles into the spray arm jets.

Rinse thoroughly under running wa

ter.

Replace the spray arms and check

that they rotate freely.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the wash cabinet

The wash cabinet is largely self-clean

ing, provided that the correct amount of

detergent is always used.

If however there are limescale or

grease deposits in the cabinet these

can be removed with a proprietary

dishwasher cleaner.

Cleaning the door and the door

seal

Wipe the door seals regularly with a

damp cloth to remove food deposits.

^ When the dishwasher is being loaded

food and drink residue may drip onto

the sides of the dishwasher door.

These surfaces are outside the wash

cabinet and are not accessed by wa-

ter from the spray arms. Any soiling

should be wiped off these surfaces

before the door is closed.

Cleaning the reflector panel

The reflector panel for the in operation

control light is situated in the coverplate

underneath the worktop.

It can be taken out of its plastic holder

to be cleaned.

Open the door and carefully remove

the reflector panel from the holder.

The reflector panel and its plastic

holder should only be wiped with a

damp cloth or suitable cleaning

agent designed for use on plastic.

Do not use abrasive cleaning

agents, glass cleaning agents or

all-purpose cleaners. Because of

their chemical composition they

could cause serious damage to

plastic surfaces.

Cleaning the control panel

^ This should only

be wiped with a

damp cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaning

agents, glass cleaning agents or

all-purpose cleaners. Because of

their chemical composition they

could cause serious damage the

surface material.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the door panel

Clean using a suitable cleaning

agent for the type of material the front

is made of.

Wood door front panels:

Door fronts made from wood should

only be cleaned using a damp cham

ois leather and then dried with a soft

cloth.

Plastic panels:

This type of panel should only be

wiped with a damp cloth or suitable

cleaning agent designed for use on

plastic.

Do not use abrasive cleaning

agents, glass cleaning agents or

all-purpose cleaners. Because of

their chemical composition they

could cause serious damage to

plastic surfaces.

Stainless steel panels:

^ Clean using a damp cloth and a little

washing-up liquid or with a propri

etary non-abrasive cleaning agent

designed specifically for use on

stainless steel. To help prevent

re-soiling (finger prints etc.), a propri

etary conditioning agent for stainless

steel can also be used. Apply spar

ingly with an even pressure following

the direction of the grain.

Do not use any cleaning agents

containing ammonia or thinners.

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.

If you are unsure about a particular

product or need further advice please

contact your nearest Miele Sales office.

See back page for address.

Cleaning and care

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. Unauthorised or

incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage the appliance.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The machine does not

start.

The door is not properly

closed.

Close the door firmly.

The appliance is not

plugged in.

Insert the plug.

The fuse is defective or

has tripped.

Replace the fuse

(see data plate for

minimum fuse rating).

The machine is not

switched on.

Press the "On" button,

and select a programme.

A programme has not

been selected.

Press the button for the

programme you want to

select.

The dishwasher stops

during a programme.

The fuse is defective or

has tripped.

Replace the fuse

(see data plate for

minimum fuse rating).

Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The dishwasher stops

running shortly after

starting a programme,

the in operation control

light is flashing rapidly.

Before rectifying the prob

lem you must:

Switch the dishwasher off.

Water inlet fault.

The indicator light "In

let/Drain", seen when the

door is open, lights up

and flashes alternately.

–

Open the stopcock

fully.

–

Check the water inlet

filter and clean if nec

essary, see “Cleaning

the water inlet filter”.

The Waterproof system

has reacted.

–

Call the Miele Service

Department.

The in operation control

light does not come on

after starting a

programme.

The reflector panel was

not correctly fitted.

Re-fit the reflector panel.

See relevant section in the

Installation Booklet.

Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The dishwasher stops

running, the in operation

control light is flashing

rapidly.

Before rectifying the prob

lem you must:

Switch the dishwasher off.

Water inlet fault.

The indicator light "In

let/Drain", seen when the

door is open, is flashing.

–

Open the stopcock

fully.

–

Check the water inlet

filter and clean if nec

essary, see “Cleaning

the water inlet filter”.

–

The water pressure at

the intake is lower than

0.3 bar. Seek profes

sional advice.

There is a fault with the

drainage system.

Water remains in the wash

cabinet at the end of a

programme.

The indicator light "In-

let/Drain", seen when the

door is open, is flashing.

– Clean the filter combi-

nation, see “Cleaning

and Care”.

– Clean the drain pump,

see “Cleaning the drain

pump and non-return

valve”.

– Clean the non-return

valve, see “Cleaning

the drain pump and

non-return valve”.

–

Remove any kink in the

drain hose.

Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

At the end of a

programme the in opera

tion control light is

flashing rapidly;

the indicator lights next

to programme buttons

1 to 5 are flashing when

the door is open.

There may be a technical

fault.

–

Switch the machine off.

Run another programme.

If the indicator lights flash

again at the end of this

programme, there is a

technical fault.

–

Call the Miele Service

Department.

Knocking noise in the

wash cabinet.

The spray arm is knocking

against an item in the bas

ket.

Interrupt the programme,

rearrange items which are

obstructing the spray arm.

Rattling noise. Items of crockery are in

secure in the wash cabi-

net.

Interrupt the programme,

rearrange the items of

crockery.

Knocking noise in the

water pipes.

This may be caused by

the on-site installation or

the cross-section of the

piping.

This has no influence on

dishwasher function. If in

doubt contact a suitably

qualified plumber.

Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The dishes are not

clean.

The dishes were not

loaded correctly. Dishes

were placed inside other

pieces, water could not

access all surfaces.

See notes in "Loading the

dishwasher".

The outlet of the water in

take pipe for the middle

spray arm was covered.

An insufficient amount of

water flowed into the mid

dle spray arm.

Make sure that dishes

placed in the rear section

of the upper basket do not

cover the opening.

The programme was not

powerful enough.

Select a more intensive

programme, see

"Programme chart" at the

end of these operating in-

structions.

Not enough detergent

was dispensed.

Use more detergent, see

“Operating the dish-

washer”.

Tall items are blocking the

path of the spray arms.

Rearrange the items so

that the spray arms can

rotate freely.

The spray arm jets are

blocked.

Clean the spray arm jets,

see “Cleaning and Care”.

The filter combination in

the base of the wash cabi

net is not clean or is not

correctly fitted.

This may cause the spray

arm jets to get blocked.

Clean and/or replace the

filter combination cor

rectly. Clean the spray

arm jets, see “Cleaning

and Care”.

The non-return valve is

open and blocked. Dirty

water has flowed back

into the wash cabinet.

Clean the drain pump and

the non-return valve, see

“Cleaning the drain pump

and non-return valve”.

Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Dishes, cutlery and

glasses are not dry or

are flecked.

The rinse aid amount may

be insufficient or the rinse

aid reservoir empty.

Increase the dosage or

replenish the reservoir,

see "Before using for the

first time".

Crockery was taken out of

the cabinet too soon.

Leave it in for longer, see

“Operating the dish

washer”.

White residue is visible

on cutlery and crockery,

clouding occurs on

glassware; film can be

wiped off.

Not enough rinse aid was

used.

Increase the dosage, see

"Before using for the first

time".

There is no salt in the salt

reservoir.

Add dishwasher reactiva

tion salt, see "Before using

for the first time".

The salt reservoir cap has

not been screwed on cor-

rectly.

Replace it making sure it

screws back on correctly.

The water softener is pro-

grammed to a setting

which is too low.

Programme a higher set-

ting, see "Before using for

the first time".

Combination dishwasher

detergent tablets contain-

ing rinse aid and/or salt

may have been used.

Long term use of these

can impair the softener

unit if you do not replenish

salt and rinse aid as de

scribed in these instruc

tions.

Use a standard liquid,

tablet or powder deter-

gent and refill the salt and

rinse aid reservoirs in the

dishwasher!

Smearing appears on

glassware and cutlery,

there is a bluish sheen

on the surface of glass

ware; film can be wiped

off.

The rinse aid dosage is

set too high.

Reduce the dosage, see

"Before using for the first

time".

Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Glassware is dull and

discoloured; film cannot

be wiped off.

Glassware is not

dishwasherproof. The sur

faces are affected.

There is no remedy.

Purchase glassware

which is dishwasher-

proof.

Tea or lipstick stains

have not been com

pletely removed.

The wash temperature of

the selected programme

was too low.

Select a programme with

a higher wash tempera

ture.

The bleaching effect of

the detergent used is too

low.

Use a different type of de

tergent.

Plastic items are discol

oured.

Natural dyes e.g. from

carrots, tomatoes or

ketchup may be the

cause. The amount of de-

tergent used or its bleach-

ing effect was not suffi-

cient to deal with natural

dyes.

Use more detergent, see

"Operating the dish

washer".

Discolouration is irreversi-

ble.

There are rust stains on

cutlery.

The salt reservoir cap has

not been screwed on cor-

rectly.

Replace it making sure it

screws back on correctly.

The affected items are not

corrosion resistant.

There is no remedy.

Purchase cutlery which is

dishwasher-proof.

The "Pre-wash"

programme was not run

after dishwasher salt was

added. Traces of salt

have got into the wash cy

cle.

Always run the "Pre-wash"

programme after adding

dishwasher salt.

Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The detergent lid cannot

be closed properly.

Clogged detergent resi

due is blocking the catch.

Remove the residue.

Detergent residue is left

in the dispenser at the

end of a programme.

The dispenser was still

damp when detergent

was added.

Make sure the dispenser

is dry before adding de

tergent.

Water remains in the

wash cabinet at the end

of a programme.

Before rectifying the prob

lem you must: Switch the

dishwasher off.

The filter combination in

the wash cabinet is

clogged.

Clean the filter combina

tion, see “Cleaning and

Care”.

The drain pump or non-re

turn valve may be

blocked.

Clean the drain pump and

the non-return valve, see

“Cleaning the drain pump

and non-return valve”.

The drain hose is kinked. Remove any kink in the

drain hose.

Problem solving guide

Cleaning the water inlet filter

A filter is incorporated in the screw con

nection of the valve on the water inlet

hose. The filter must be cleaned when

dirty, otherwise insufficient water flows

into the wash cabinet.

The plastic housing of the water

connection contains an electrical

component. It must not be dipped in

water.

Recommendation

If the mains water contains a large

number of insoluble substances, we

recommend fitting a large-area filter in

the connection between the stopcock

and the water inlet hose threaded un-

ion. This filter is available from the Miele

Spares Dept.

Cleaning the filter:

^ Disconnect the dishwasher from the

mains supply (switch off at the mains

socket, pull out the plug , switch off

the appropriate circuit at the fuse box

or withdraw the mains fuse).

Turn off the stopcock.

Unscrew the inlet hose.

Carefully remove the rubber seal.

^ Withdraw the filter using pointed pli-

ers and rinse clean under running

water.

^ Replace the filter and seal, making

sure they are sitting correctly.

^ Reconnect the inlet hose to the stop-

cock, making sure it goes on cor-

rectly and is not cross-threaded.

Turn on the stopcock gradually to test

for leaks. If there is a leak, the inlet

hose might not be on securely, or it

may have been screwed on at an an

gle. Unscrew and reconnect the wa

ter inlet valve correctly.

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.

Take the filter combination out of the

wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and

care", "Cleaning the filters in the wash

cabinet").

Scoop the water out of the cabinet

using a suitable container.

Raise the locking clamp for the

non-return valve.

Solving problems

Lift up the non-return valve and rinse

well under running water.

^ Remove all foreign objects from the

non-return valve.

The drain pump is situated under the

non-return valve (see arrow).

^ Remove all foreign objects from the

drain pump (watch out for glass or

bone splinters which are particularly

difficult to detect and could cause in-

jury). Turn the drain pump impeller by

hand to check that there are no more

obstructions.

^ Carefully replace the non-return valve

and secure it with the locking clamp.

Solving problems

Should you still have any difficulties,

please contact:

–

Your Miele Dealer

–

The Miele Service Department (see

back cover for address).

Please quote the model type and

number of your appliance.

This information is given on the data

plate at the side of the door.

Please note that telephone calls may

be monitored and recorded to im-

prove our service.

Programme update function - PC

The programme update function (PC =

Programme correction) is designed to

enable a service technician to update

your machine’s electronics in keeping

with advances in technology.

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.

After sales service

To make the most of your dishwasher

If you would like … you will need to order …

... to wash bottles,

e. g. milk or baby bottles

… . a bottle holder

… . to wash long-stemmed glassware … . a glassware insert for the upper

basket

… . to wash additional items of

cutlery

… . a small cutlery basket for the

lower basket

Optional accessories

Test standard: EN 50242

Standard programme Economy

for comparison tests

(energy label):

Note: The Universal Plus 55 ° programme for normal

soiling has increased wash and drying

results with shorter running times and

increased energy requirements.

Amount washed: 12 place settings

Amount of detergent: 30 g only

in compartment II.

Rinse aid dispensing: Setting 3 (approx. 3 ml)

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

Cutlery insert: Place teaspoons into the right and left hand spoon

sections in the basket.

Fit the cutlery insert into the cutlery basket

(see "Loading the dishwasher").

Place dessertspoons in the right and left hand sides of

the cutlery insert, soup spoons at the back and forks in

the front.

Upper basket

Lower basket

Comparison tests

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper basket

Cutlery tray

Lower basket

Comparison tests

Should you ever need to move the dish

washer, e.g. when moving house, note

the following:

–

Empty the dishwasher,

–

Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses,

mains cable, cutlery basket, 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.

This residual water could get into the

electronic unit and cause a fault.

Transport

Programme When to use Detergent

Compartment

(Wash cycle)

Economy

1) 3)

for normal everyday loads,

energy saving programme which uses a low temperature and long

programme duration

100 %

Normal 50 °

with a shorter wash time

for lightly to normally soiled crockery

where soiling has not dried on

100 %

Universal 55 °

for normal everyday loads 100 %

Universal

Plus 55 °

with a longer wash time for normally soiled crockery

with dried on soiling

100 %

Intensive 75 °

for normally soiled pots, pans, dishes etc with dried on soiling;

for very heavy soiling, add 20% more detergent to compartment I

100 %

Pre-wash for rinsing crockery to avoid smells, if a complete cycle is not yet

needed.

This programme should also be used for flushing out salt residues

after replenishing the salt reservoir.

1) Standard programme for energy labelling.

2) Turbidity sensor (Eco sensor) is active.

(only applies to -3 models, see data plate)

The consumption data and programme duration figures quoted may vary depending on the soiling

level of the crockery being washed.

3) Programme with much longer, but quieter drying phase

Programme chart

Programme sequence Consumption Duration

Energy kWh Water h:min

Pre-

wash

Main

wash

Interim

rinse

Final

rinse

Drying Cold

water

con

nection

(15 °C)

Hot

water

con

nection

(55 °C)

Litres Cold

water

con

nection

(15 °C)

Hot

water

con

nection

(55 °C)

45 °

55 °

X 1.05 0.6 15 2:48 2:37

50 °

65 °

X 1.2 0.6 13 1:12 1:05

55 °

65 °

X 1.2 0.6 13 1:37 1:24

55 °

65 °

X 1.25 0.7 17 2:05 1:52

75 °

X 1.7 1.2 15 2:31 2:09

X 0.06 0.06 5 0:11 0:11

When washing a full load in the Intensive Programme, the Universal Plus Programme, the Universal

Programme, the Normal Programme and the Economy Programme at least 30 ml of detergent are re

quired. If the detergent manufacturer recommends using more than this you should dispense the

amount they suggest.

For the Intensive Programme add an additional 5-7 ml to compartment I.

Values quoted are in accordance with EN 50242. Results in the home may differ.

Programme chart

Alteration rights reserved / G653-2, -3 / 1903

This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

M.-Nr. 05 714 491 / V01

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