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Operating instructions
for dishwashers
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential
t
o read these instructions as well as the installation plan before it is in‐
stalled and used for the first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 09 645 520HG05
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Contents
3
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................... 6
Appliance overview.................................................................................................. 6
Control panel............................................................................................................ 7
Display ..................................................................................................................... 8
Warning and Safety instructions ..........................................................................
9
Caring for the environment.................................................................................
18
Disposal of the packing material............................................................................ 18
Disposing of your old appliance ............................................................................ 18
Energy saving washing .......................................................................................... 19
EcoFeedback consumption indicator .................................................................... 20
Before using for the first time.............................................................................
21
Opening the door................................................................................................... 21
Closing the door .................................................................................................... 22
Safety lock ............................................................................................................. 22
Basic settings......................................................................................................... 23
Before using the appliance for the first time, you require:..................................... 25
Dishwasher salt...................................................................................................... 25
Adding salt........................................................................................................ 26
Add salt reminder.............................................................................................. 27
Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 28
Adding rinse aid................................................................................................ 28
Add rinse aid reminder...................................................................................... 29
Loading the dishwasher ......................................................................................
30
Notes...................................................................................................................... 30
Upper basket ......................................................................................................... 32
Adjusting the upper basket............................................................................... 34
Lower basket ......................................................................................................... 35
Cutlery.................................................................................................................... 38
3D cutlery tray (depending on model)............................................................... 38
Loading examples.................................................................................................. 39
Dishwashers with cutlery tray........................................................................... 39
Operation ..............................................................................................................
41
Detergent ............................................................................................................... 41
Adding detergent .............................................................................................. 43
Switching on .......................................................................................................... 44
Selecting a programme.......................................................................................... 44
Starting the programme......................................................................................... 45
Display ................................................................................................................... 45
Energy management.............................................................................................. 46
Contents
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At the end of a programme.................................................................................... 46
Switching off .......................................................................................................... 47
Unloading the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 47
Interrupting a programme ...................................................................................... 48
Changing a programme ......................................................................................... 48
Programme options .............................................................................................
49
Extras..................................................................................................................... 49
DetergentAgent...................................................................................................... 50
Delay start with EcoStart ....................................................................................... 51
Programme chart .................................................................................................
54
Further programmes .............................................................................................. 58
Cleaning and care................................................................................................
59
Cleaning the wash cabinet..................................................................................... 59
Cleaning the door and the door seal ..................................................................... 59
Cleaning the door front.......................................................................................... 60
Checking the filters in the wash cabinet................................................................ 61
Cleaning the filters ................................................................................................. 61
Cleaning the spray arms ........................................................................................ 63
Problem solving guide .........................................................................................
64
Technical problems................................................................................................ 64
Water inlet fault ...................................................................................................... 67
Water drainage fault............................................................................................... 68
General problems................................................................................................... 69
Noises .................................................................................................................... 71
Unsatisfactory washing result................................................................................ 72
Maintenance.........................................................................................................
75
Cleaning the water inlet filter ................................................................................. 75
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve ..................................................... 76
After sales service ...............................................................................................
77
Repairs................................................................................................................... 77
Guarantee .............................................................................................................. 77
Note for test institutes............................................................................................ 77
Optional accessories...........................................................................................
78
Electrical connection...........................................................................................
80
Electrical connection U.K....................................................................................... 80
Contents
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Plumbing...............................................................................................................
81
The Miele waterproof anti-leak system.................................................................. 81
Connection to the water supply............................................................................. 81
Drainage................................................................................................................. 83
Technical data ......................................................................................................
84
Settings menu ......................................................................................................
85
Open the Settings menu ........................................................................................ 85
Language ............................................................................................................
85
Time ....................................................................................................................... 86
Date........................................................................................................................ 86
Water hardness...................................................................................................... 87
Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 88
Consumption (EcoFeedback)................................................................................. 88
Sensor wash .......................................................................................................... 89
AutoOpen............................................................................................................... 89
BrilliantLight ........................................................................................................... 89
Check filters ........................................................................................................... 90
Change main menu................................................................................................ 90
Save extras ............................................................................................................ 90
System lock ........................................................................................................... 91
Temperature ........................................................................................................... 91
Brightness.............................................................................................................. 91
Volume ................................................................................................................... 92
Memory.................................................................................................................. 93
Version info ............................................................................................................ 93
EcoStart ................................................................................................................. 94
Showroom programme .......................................................................................... 96
Factory default ....................................................................................................... 96
To close the Settings menu.................................................................................... 96
Guide to the appliance
6
Appliance overview
a
Upper spray arm (not visible)
b
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
c
Upper basket
d
Middle spray arm
e
Air inlet for drying (depending on
model)
f
Lower spray arm
g
Filter combination
h
Data plate
i
Rinse aid reservoir
j
Dual compartment detergent dis‐
penser
k
Salt reservoir
Guide to the appliance
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Control panel
a
On/Off sensor
For switching the dishwasher on and
off.
b
Information sensor
For displaying additional information
about the option in the
display.
c
Sensor controls
For selecting the option marked with
a dash list
ed next to the sensor.
For altering values displayed.
For navigating to further screens.
The sensor controls light up when
active.
d
Display
See "Display" for further information.
e
Back sensor
For navigating back to the previous
menu or deleting values which have
been
set previously.
f
Start Sensor
For starting the selected programme.
This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models.
The specifi
c dishwasher models are referred to as follows:
Standard = 80.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated)
and 84.5 cm high dishwashers (freestanding)
XXL = 84.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated).
Guide to the appliance
8
Display
General
The display is used to select or set the
following:
– the programme
– any extras
– the delay start function
– the Settings
menu
– information
The display can show the following:
– the programme name
– the stage the programme is at
– the current time of day and the date
– the estimated time left for the pro‐
gr
amme to run
– the energy and water consumption
(EcoF
eedback)
– any relevant fault messages and in‐
formation
To save energy, the dishwasher
switches off aft
er a few minutes if you
do not press any sensors during this
time.
To switch the dishwasher back on
again, press the sensor.
A dash
in the display next to a sensor
indicates that a function can be selec‐
ted with that sensor. The relevant sen‐
sor lights up.
The scroll bar on the right of the dis‐
play indicat
es that more options or
more text are available which can be
displayed by touching the relevant illu‐
minated sensor.
A dotted line will appear under the last
option available in a list.
OK is used t
o confirm a message or
setting and also to move to the next
menu or another level.
A tick will appear beside the option
which is currently selected.
To exit a sub-menu, touch the Back
sensor .
If you d
o not press any of the sensors
for several seconds, the display will re‐
turn to the previous level. You may
need to enter your settings again.
The Settings
menu is used to alter
the dishwasher's electronics to suit
different requirements (see "Settings").
Warning and Safety instructions
9
This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐
pr
opriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to
property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher,
please
read the installation plan and the operating instructions
carefully before it is installed and used for the first time. They con‐
tain important information on its installation, safety, use and main‐
tenance.
Keep the installation plan and the operating instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any future owner.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli‐
ance with this information.
Warning and Safety instructions
10
Correct application
This dishwashe
r is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
The dishwasher is no
t intended for outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic appliance as specified in
these operating instructions, for cleaning domestic crockery and
cutlery. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and
could be dangerous.
The applianc
e can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Warning and Safety instructions
11
Safety with children
Chil
dren under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli‐
ance unless they are constantly supervised.
Chil
dren 8 years and older may only use the dishwasher unsuper‐
vised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise
and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Chil
dren must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
Please super
vise children in the vicinity of the dishwasher and do
not let them play with it. There is a danger that children playing
might shut themselves in the dishwasher.
If
the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)
is active keep young children away from the area in which the door
opens. Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the open‐
ing mechanism.
Dange
r of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.
Keep children away from detergents. Dishwasher detergents can
cause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is
open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet. Seek
medical attention immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.
Warning and Safety instructions
12
Technical safety
Unauth
orised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and re‐
pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
A d
amaged dishwasher is dangerous. Check it for any recognisa‐
ble damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance.
The ele
ctrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re‐
quirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the electrical installa‐
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be assur‐
ed if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
The dishwasher must on
ly be plugged into the electricity supply
via a suitable switched socket using a suitable fused plug (it must
not be hard-wired). The electrical socket must be easily accessible
after the dishwasher is installed so that it can be disconnected from
the electricity supply at any time.
Ther
e must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher. Dan‐
ger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher were to be pushed
up against a plug.
The dishwasher must no
t be installed 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 instal‐
led next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat, such
as heaters etc.
To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the
connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and frequen‐
cy) match the mains electricity supply before connecting the dish‐
washer to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Do not con
nect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it has
been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door
springs.
The dishwasher may on
ly be operated if the door opening mecha‐
nism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger
whilst the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)
is active.
To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:
– the door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. They
ar
e correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left
half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the
door cannot fall open.
– the door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens
at the end of the drying phase.
Do not con
nect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (fire hazard).
The applianc
e must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Do not insta
ll the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of
frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronic
control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
To avoid any damage to the appliance, the dishwasher must only
be operated when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system.
The plastic ho
using of the water connection contains an electrical
component. It must not be dipped in water.
There are electrical wires in the water inlet hose. Do not cut the
water inlet hose, even if it is too long.
Warning and Safety instructions
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The int
egrated Waterproof system offers protection from water
damage, provided the following conditions are met:
– The dishwasher is correctly installed and plumbed in.
– The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced
wher
e it can be seen that this is necessary.
– the stopcock is turned off during longer absences from the home
(e.g. whilst on holiday).
The Waterproof system will work even if the appliance is switched
off. However
, the appliance must remain connected to the electricity
supply.
The wat
er pressure (flow pressure at the take-off point) must be
between 30 and 1000 kPa (0.3 and 10 bar).
If the dishwasher gets damaged, switch it off at the mains imme‐
diat
ely and call your Miele Dealer or the Miele Service Department.
While the appliance
is under guarantee, repairs should only be un‐
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
Miele
can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu‐
ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
During
installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply (switch it off
and withdraw the plug from the socket).
If
the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced with a
special cable of the same type (available from Miele) by a Miele au‐
thorised service technician only.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct installation
The dishwasher must be install
ed and connected in compliance
with the installation diagram supplied.
T
ake care, both before and during installation of the dish‐
washer, not to cut yourself on the metal parts. Danger of in‐
jury. Wear protective gloves.
The dishwasher must be corr
ectly aligned to ensure problem-free
operation.
In or
der to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwash‐
ers must only be installed under a continuous worktop which is se‐
cured to adjacent cabinetry.
If
you want to convert your freestanding dishwasher to a built-un‐
der ("U") model, you will need to order the appropriate conversion
kit. If you remove the existing plinth, you must replace it with a U-
model plinth. This is necessary to avoid the risk of injury caused by
protruding metal parts.
The door spring
s must be adjusted equally on both sides. They
are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left
half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the
door cannot fall open.
The appliance may only be used with correctly adjusted door
springs.
Warning and Safety instructions
16
Correct use
Do not use sol
vents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion.
Do not inh
ale or ingest dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher deter‐
gents can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed,
or inhibit breathing. Seek medical attention immediately if detergent
has been swallowed or inhaled.
Y
ou could injure yourself on the open dishwasher door or trip over
it. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.
Do not sit or lea
n on the opened door. This could cause the dish‐
washer to tip and be damaged, and you could get injured.
Dishes can
be very hot at the end of the programme. Allow them
to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unload‐
ing.
Only use det
ergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish‐
washers. Do not use washing-up liquid.
Do not use co
mmercial or industrial detergents as these may
cause damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical re‐
action (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).
Do not fill
the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.
This will cause serious damage to the reservoir.
Inadver
tently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dish‐
washer detergent will damage the water softener. Make sure you
have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling
the salt reservoir!
Only use special coa
rse 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
17
In an app
liance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐
lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with
the handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, place
knives and forks etc. with the handles upwards.
Plastic it
ems which cannot withstand being washed in hot water,
such as disposable plastic containers or plastic cutlery should not
be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures in the dish‐
washer may cause them to melt or lose shape.
If
you use the "FlexiTimer/Delay start" option (depending on mod‐
el), make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent.
Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dis‐
penser and may not be thoroughly dispersed.
Please observe the information given in "Technical data" regard‐
ing the capacity of the dishwasher.
Accessories
Only use genui
ne original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu‐
facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept lia‐
bility.
Disposal of your old dishwasher
Mak
e the door lock inoperative so that children cannot acciden‐
tally shut themselves in. Make appropriate arrangements for the dis‐
posal of the appliance.
Caring for the environment
18
Disposal of the packing mate‐
rial
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance fr
om damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
The packaging consists of the following
mat
erials:
Outer packaging:
– Corrugated cardboard made from up
t
o 100% recyclable material:
or: Polyethylene (PE) shrink wrap
– Polypropylene (PP) strapping
Inner packaging:
– Chlorine and fluorine free expanded
polystyr
ene (EPS)
– Base, lid frame and support battens
made fr
om untreated natural wood
from renewable forests
– Polyethylene (PE) protective wrap
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of r
aw materials in the manufactur‐
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposing of your old appli‐
ance
Electrical and electronic appliances of‐
t
en contain valuable materials. They al‐
so contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be po‐
tentially hazardous to human health and
to the environment. They are, however,
essential for the correct functioning of
your appliance. Please do not therefore
dispose of it with your household
waste.
Please dispose of it at your local com‐
muni
ty waste collection / recycling cen‐
tre or contact your dealer for advice.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
chil
dren while being stored for disposal.
To enable sorting by type of plastic for
r
ecycling, all plastic parts of the appli‐
ance are labelled with international
standard symbols.
Caring for the environment
19
Energy saving washing
This dishwasher is exceptionally eco‐
nomi
cal in its use of water and electrici‐
ty.
You can make the most of your appli‐
ance by following these tips:
– For most economical dishwashing,
mak
e full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.
– Choose the programme to suit the
type of cr
ockery being washed and
the degree of soiling.
– Select the ECO pr
ogramme (depend‐
ing on model) for energy-saving dish‐
washing. This programme is the most
efficient in terms of its combined en‐
ergy and water consumption at
cleaning normally soiled crockery.
– If your dishwasher is connected to a
hot water supply select the SolarSave
programme for washing a lightly to
normally soiled load. Because the
water is not heated in this pro‐
gramme, crockery may still be slightly
damper at the end of this programme
than it would be with other pro‐
grammes.
– Follow the detergent manufacturer's
r
ecommendations on detergent dos‐
age.
– When using powder or liquid deter‐
gent you can use
1
/
3
less det
ergent if
baskets are only half full.
Caring for the environment
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EcoFeedback consumption in‐
dicat
or
The Consumption function is used for
call
ing up information about the energy
and water consumption of your dish‐
washer (see "Settings menu, Consump‐
tion").
Three different types of information can
be displayed:
– an estimate of the consumption be‐
for
e the programme begins
– the actual consumption at the end of
the pr
ogramme
– the total consumption of the dish‐
washer
1. Consumption estimate:
The estimated energy and water con‐
sumption for a pr
ogramme can be
shown in the display.
Selec
t the programme you want.
Select the Estimated consumption op‐
tion.
The estimated energy and water con‐
sumption will appear in the display.
The estimated consumption levels will
be d
isplayed as a bar chart. The more
bars (  ) in the display, the more ener‐
gy or water will be used.
The values are influenced by the pro‐
gr
amme selected and any programme
options selected.
The consumption indicator is switched
on as standar
d. However, you can also
switch the indicator off (see "Settings
menu, Consumption").
2. Actual consumption
At the end of the programme you can
c
all up the actual amount of energy and
water used by the programme which
has just been run.
T
o do this you first have to activate
the Display consumption option in the
"Settings / Consumption" menu.
A
t the end of the programme select
the Consumption option and confirm
your choice with OK.
Switching the dishwasher off at the
end of the programme will delete the
actual consumption values for the
programme which has just been run.
3. "Consumption" setting
The Total consumption
setting gives a to‐
tal of the energy and water which has
been used in all previous dishwasher
programmes (see "Settings menu, Con‐
sumption").
Before using for the first time
21
Opening the door
At the end of programmes with a drying
pha
se (see "Programme chart"), the
door will open automatically a little in
order to help the drying process.
This function can be deactivated, if pre‐
ferred (see "Settings menu,
AutoOpen").
T
o open the door, reach under the
door grip and pull.
Open the door fully t
o disengage the
locking mechanism.
The door locking pin then retracts.
If the door is opened during operation
all functions are automatically interrup‐
ted.
W
ater in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding.
Only open the door during operation
if absolutely necessary and exercise
extreme caution when doing so.
K
eep the area around the door
free of obstructions.
Before using for the first time
22
Closing the door
P
ush the baskets right in.
Ra
ise the door upwards until the
catch engages.
The door will then close automatically.
Danger of inj
ury.
Do not put your hand inside the door
as it is closing.
Safety lock
Use the safety lock to prevent children
o
pening the dishwasher door.
T
o lock the door, push the slide un‐
derneath the door grip to the right.
T
o unlock the door, push the slide to
the left.
Before using for the first time
23
Basic settings
Switch the dishwasher on using the
sensor
.
The welcome screen will appear when
the dishwasher is switched on for the
first time.
Language
The display will then change automati‐
cally t
o the screen for setting the lan‐
guage.
Select the language you want as well
as the country, if appropriate, and
confirm with OK.
See "Display / Settings menu" for
mor
e information about the display
and controls.
A tick will appear ne
xt to the lan‐
guage that has been set.
Date
The display will change to the screen
for setting the
date.
You can show the actual date and time
in the display
.
Set the year using +/- and confirm
with OK.
Then set the month and the day of
the week and confirm them with OK.
Keeping the relevant sensor pressed
in, will inc
rease or decrease the time
automatically.
Time
The display will then change to the
scr
een for setting the time.
The time of day needs to be set before
the Delay start pr
ogramme option can
be used.
You can also show the current time of
day in the display.
Use the +/- senso
rs to set the hour
and confirm with OK.
The
n set the minutes and confirm
with OK.
Time of day display
The display will then change to the
scr
een for setting how you want the
time displayed.
Select how you want the time of day
displayed, and confirm this with OK.
Co
nfirm the message about energy
consumption with OK.
Before using for the first time
24
Water hardness
The display will change to the screen
for setting the
water hardness.
– The dishwasher must be program‐
med t
o the correct water hardness
for your area.
– Your local water authority will be able
t
o advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
– Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 1.8 and 2.7 mmol/l (10 -
15 °d - German scale) always pr
o‐
gramme the dishwasher to the higher
value (2.7 mmol/l or 15 °d in this ex‐
ample).
In the event of a fault, it will help the
ser
vice technician if you know the hard‐
ness of your local water supply.
Enter the water hardness below:
____________mmol/l or °d
The dishwasher is programmed at the
fact
ory for a water hardness level of 2.7
mmol/l (15 °d - German scale).
Selec
t the water hardness level for
your water supply and confirm with
OK.
See "Settings menu, Water hardness"
for mor
e information.
The message Set up successfully comple-
ted will then appear in the display
.
After confirming this with OK, the
pr
ompts Insufficient salt and Insuffi-
cient rinse aid may appear.
Add salt and rinse aid if necessary
(see "Before using for the first time -
"Dishwasher salt" and "Rinse aid").
Confirm the messages with OK.
The display will change to show the
main menu.
The prompt to set the dishwasher up
for first use will not appear agai
n after
you have run the first complete pro‐
gramme.
Before using for the first time
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Before using the appliance for
the first tim
e, you require:
– approx. 1 kg dishwasher salt,
– domestic dishwasher detergent,
– rinse aid formulated for domestic
dishwashers.
Every dishwasher is tested at the fac‐
t
ory. There will be residual water in the
appliance from this test. It is not an in‐
dication that it has been used previ‐
ously.
Dishwasher salt
In order to achieve good cleaning re‐
sults, the d
ishwasher needs to operate
with soft water. Hard water results in a
build-up of calcium deposits on crock‐
ery and in the dishwasher.
Mains water with a hardness level high‐
er 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 in
the dishwasher is suitable for a water
hardness level of up to 12.6 mmol/l (70
°d - German scale).
The water softener requires dishwasher
salt.
Depending
on the water hardness level
(< 3.8 mmol/l, or 21 °d - German scale),
dishwasher salt is not required if combi‐
nation tablets are being used (see "Op‐
eration, Detergent").
If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than 0.9 mmol/l
(5 °d - German scale) you do not
ha
ve to add dishwasher salt. The
prompt to add salt will be switched off
automatically.
Dish
washer detergent will dam‐
age the water softener.
Do not fill the salt reservoir with
powder o
r liquid detergent.
Only us
e special coarse grained
dishwasher salt for reactivation,
as other salts may contain insoluble
additives which can impair the func‐
tio
ning of the water softener.
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Adding salt
When
filling the salt reservoir only
open the door halfway to ensure
that all the salt gets into the reservoir.
P
ress the button on the top of the
salt reservoir in the direction of the
arrow.
The flap will spring open.
Lift up the funnel.
Do not fill the reservoir with water.
Add
salt only until the reservoir is full
or until water runs out of the opening.
The salt reservoir holds approx. 1 kg
of salt, depending on the brand used.
Do not add any more than 1 kg of
salt.
As the salt reservoir is filled, displaced
water may overflow.
Cle
an any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening, and then close
the flap.
Immediat
ely after filling the salt reser‐
voir, run the
Quick wash pr
ogramme
with the
Short pr
ogramme option se‐
lected and without any crockery in
the dishwasher, to remove any traces
of salt from the cabinet.
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27
Add salt reminder
Fi
ll the salt reservoir with dishwasher
salt for reactivation when Insuffi-
cient salt appears. (If it appears during
a programme, wait until the end of
the programme).
Confirm with OK.
The message will go out.
Risk of corr
osion.
Immediately after filling the salt res‐
ervoir, run the Quick wash programme
with the Short programme option se‐
lected and without any crockery in
the dishwasher to remove any traces
of salt from the cabinet.
After the salt reservoir has been filled,
the r
efill reminder may still appear in the
display if the salt concentration has not
yet reached the correct level. If this is
the case, confirm again with
OK.
The refill reminder will be switched off if
you have
programmed the dishwasher
for a water hardness below 0.9 mmol/l
(5°d - German scale).
If you only ever use combination prod‐
ucts containing salt and rinse aid in
your dishwasher
, you can switch the
reminders off if you wish (see "Set‐
tings menu - Refill reminders").
If you switch to using detergent that
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it
is impor
tant to remember to add salt
and rinse aid and to switch the re‐
minders back on.
Before using for the first time
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Rinse aid
Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water
does not cling and leave marks on
cr
ockery 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.
I
nadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with washing-up liquid or
powder or liquid detergent will dam‐
age the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid
formulated for domestic dishwashers
into the reservoir.
Alternatively, it is possible to use
– Household vinegar with a max. 5%
aci
d content
or
– Liquid citric acid up to 10% acid
con
tent
The resulting rinsing and drying quality
will no
t, however, be as good as when
rinse aid is used.
Do not use vinegar with a higher
a
cid content (e.g. vinegar essence
25% acid).
This would damage the dishwasher.
If you only ever use combination
products containing rinse aid in your
dishwasher, you do not need to add
rinse aid.
Adding rinse aid
P
ress the button on the lid of the
rinse aid reservoir in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
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29
Add rinse aid only until it is visible in
the opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds ap‐
pr
ox. 110 ml.
Close the flap firmly so that it clicks
int
o place. Otherwise water can enter
the rinse aid reservoir during a pro‐
gramme.
W
ipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents over-foaming occurring dur‐
ing the next programme.
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage
for best r
esults (see "Settings menu,
Rinse aid").
Add rinse aid reminder
When the Insufficient rinse aid mes‐
sag
e appears, the reservoir contains
sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programmes
only.
Add rinse aid in plenty of time.
Confirm with OK.
The message will go out.
If you only ever use combination prod‐
ucts containing salt and rinse aid in
your dishwasher
, you can switch both
reminders off if you wish (see "Set‐
tings menu - Refill reminders").
If you switch to using detergent that
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it
is impor
tant to remember to add salt
and rinse aid and to switch the re‐
minders back on.
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Notes
Remove coarse food residues from
cr
ockery.
There is no need to rinse items under
runni
ng water.
Do not wash it
ems soiled with
ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease or
paint in the dishwasher. These will
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 piece
s where they may be
concealed.
– Load the crockery so that water can
acce
ss all surfaces. This ensures that
they get properly cleaned.
– Make sure that all items are securely
positioned.
– Hollow items such as cups, glasses,
pans, etc. must b
e inverted in the
basket.
– Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g.,
champagne glasses, should be
placed in the cen
tre of the basket to
ensure better water coverage.
– Wide based items should be placed
at an ang
le so that water can run off
them freely.
– The spray arms must not be blocked
by it
ems which are too tall or hang
through the baskets. If in doubt, test
for free movement by manually rotat‐
ing the spray arms.
– Make sure that small items cannot
fall
through the holders in the bas‐
kets.
Small items, e.g. lids, should there‐
fore be placed in the cutlery tray or
cutlery basket (depending on model).
Some foodstuffs may contain natural
dyes, e.g. carr
ots, tomatoes or
ketchup. Plastic items in the dish‐
washer may discolour if large quanti‐
ties of these foodstuffs find their way
into the dishwasher on the crockery.
The stability of plastic items is not
affected by this discolouration.
Cleaning silver cutlery in the dish‐
washer may also cause plastic items
to discolour.
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Items not suitable for dishwashers:
– Wooden cutlery and crockery or
it
ems 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 decor
ative glassware: such
items are not suitable for dishwash‐
ers.
– Plastic items which are not heat re‐
sistan
t: the high temperatures in the
dishwasher may cause them to melt
or lose shape.
– Copper, brass, tin and aluminium
it
ems: these may discolour or be‐
come matt.
– Colours painted over a glaze: these
may fade aft
er a number of washes.
– Delicate glassware and glassware
con
taining lead crystal: clouding may
occur over time.
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 to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth.
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.
c
ooker hood grease filters) must not
be cleaned with caustic alkaline
commercial or industrial cleaning
agents.
These may damage the material, or
in
extreme cases, there is a risk of a
severe explosive chemical reaction
(such as an explosive oxyhydrogen
gas reaction).
Tip: When pur
chasing new crockery
and cutlery, make sure they are dish‐
washer-proof.
Glass care
– Clouding may occur on glasses after
fr
equent washing. If delicate glass‐
ware is washed in the dishwasher en‐
sure that only very low temperatures
are used (see programme chart), or a
special glass-care programme is
used (depending on model). This will
reduce the risk of clouding.
– Purchase glassware which is dish‐
washer safe (e.g. Riedel glasswar
e).
– Use detergents with glass protective
additives (e.g. Miele CareCollection
tabs).
– Visit "http://www.mieleglass‐
car
e.com/international/en/glasscare/
english" for more information on
glass care.
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Upper basket
See "Loading the dishwasher / Load‐
ing
examples" for examples of how to
load crockery and cutlery.
F
or safety reasons, do not oper‐
ate the dishwasher without the upper
and lower baskets in place (except
when running the Tall items pro‐
gramme, if available).
Use the upper bask
et for small, light‐
weight and delicate items such as
cups, saucers, glasses, dessert
bowls, etc.
Shallow pans or casserole dishes can
also be placed in the upper basket.
L
ong items such as soup ladles, mix‐
ing spoons and long knives should
be placed lying down across the front
of the upper basket.
Cup rack
Raise
the rack upwards to make
room for tall items.
Glasses can be arranged along the cup
r
ack for support during the programme.
L
ower the cup rack and lean the
glasses against it.
Hinged spikes
The rows of spikes can be lowered to
mak
e more room for larger items such
as casserole dishes.
P
ress the yellow lever downwards
and then lower the spikes .
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Jumbo cup rack (depending on model)
The cup rack can be set at two different
widths so that it can also acc
ommodate
large cups.
P
ull the cup rack upwards and click it
back into position at the required
width.
Glass rail
This rail is designed to hold tall glasses
and glasses with st
ems securely.
L
ower the rail and lean tall glasses
against it.
Y
ou can also move one of the side in‐
serts of the cutlery tray to make more
room for tall glasses.
Adjusting the height
You can set the glass rail at two differ‐
ent heights.
P
ull the rail upwards and click it back
into position at the required height.
Use the low setting for small glasses
and tumblers.
Use the high setting for tall glasses and
glasse
s with stems.
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Adjusting the upper basket
In order to gain more space for taller
pieces of cr
ockery in the lower or upper
basket, the upper basket can be adjus‐
ted on three levels with 2 cm between
each level.
The upper basket can also be set at an
angle with one side high and the other
side low
. This can be useful to help pre‐
vent water being left in deep dishes etc.
Ensure, however, that the basket can
be inserted smoothly into the cabinet. It
is better to adjust the basket before
loading it.
Pull out the upper basket.
To raise the upper basket:
Lift the bask
et up until it clicks into
place.
To lower the upper basket:
P
ull upwards on the levers at either
side of the upper basket.
Adjust the bask
et to the desired
height and then push the levers se‐
curely back down into position.
Depending on the setting of the upper
bask
et, the following plate dimensions
can be accommodated.
Dishwashers with cutlery basket
(see data p
late for model number)
Upper
bask
et
level
Plate in cm
Upper basket Lower
basket
Stand‐
ar
d
XXL
Top 20 24 31 (35*)
Middle 22 26 29
Bottom 24 28 27
Dishwashers with cutlery tray
(see data p
late for model number)
Upper
bask
et
level
Plate in cm
Upper basket Lower
bask
et
Stand‐
ar
d
XXL
Top 15 19 31 (35*)
Middle 17 21 29
Bottom 19 23 27
* When tilted, plates of up to 35 cm can be
acco
mmodated (see "Lower basket).
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35
Lower basket
See "Loading the dishwasher / Load‐
ing
examples" for examples of how to
load crockery and cutlery.
F
or larger and heavier items such as
plates, serving platters, saucepans,
bowls, etc.
Glasses, cups and small items such
as saucers can also be placed in the
lower basket. Do not place thin, deli‐
cate glassware in the lower basket.
Place
very large plates in the centre
of the lower basket.
When tilted, plates up to 35 cm in di‐
amet
er can be accommodated.
Removable MultiComfort insert
The rear section of the lower basket is
used for washing cu
ps, glasses, plates
and pots.
You can remove the MultiComfort insert
t
o make more room for larger items
such as casserole dishes.
To remove the insert
P
ull the yellow handle forwards and
remove the insert.
Replacing them
Fi
t the insert into the lower basket
with the hooks going under the long
cross-piece .
P
ress down on the insert until it clicks
into position .
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Glass rack
The
glass rack can be raised to make
more room for tall items.
S
tem glassware, e.g. wine glasses or
champagne flutes, can be leaned
against the glass rack or suspended
from it.
You can set the glass rack at two differ‐
ent heights.
Slide the gl
ass rack to the desired
height until the catches click into
place at the top and rest on the bot‐
tom.
Glass rail
This rail is designed to hold tall glasses
and glasses with st
ems securely.
Lower the rail and lean tall glasses
against it.
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Hinged spikes
The spikes at the front are used for
washing
plates, soup bowls, platters,
dessert bowls, and saucers.
Both rows of spikes can be lowered to
mak
e more room for large items, e.g.
pots, pans and dishes.
P
ress the yellow lever downwards ,
and then lower the spikes .
Bottle holder
The bottle holder can be used to wash
na
rrow items, e.g. milk and baby bot‐
tles.
If the bottle holder is not needed, lift
it up and fold the sides down ,
as ill
ustrated.
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Cutlery
3D cutlery tray (depending on model)
See "Loading the dishwasher / Load‐
ing
examples" for examples of how to
load crockery and cutlery.
Arr
ange the cutlery in the tray as
shown.
To make unloading much easier, cutlery
shou
ld be grouped in zones, one for
knives, one for forks, one for spoons,
etc.
Spoon heads should be placed in con‐
tact with at least one of the serr
ated re‐
tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to
ensure that water runs off them freely.
The upper spray arm must not be
block
ed by items which are too big
(e.g. cake slices).
The side sections of the tray can be
moved int
o the middle to accommodate
tall items of crockery in the upper bas‐
ket.
If spoon handles do not fit between the
holders, then lay them the other way
r
ound.
You can use the yellow slide to adjust
the height of the middle section of the
cutler
y tray to make more room for
large items of cutlery, such as serving
spoons and ladles.
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39
Loading examples
Dishwashers with cutlery tray
Upper basket
Lower basket
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Cutlery tray
Heavily soiled items
Operation
41
Detergent
O
nly use detergents formulated
for domestic dishwashers. Do not
use washing-up liquid.
Active ingredients
Modern detergents contain various ac‐
tive ing
redients, the most important of
which are:
– Complexing agents to prevent calcifi‐
cation.
– Alkalis to aid removal of dried on soil‐
ing.
– Enzymes to break down starch and
lo
osen protein.
– Oxygen based bleaching agents to
remove coloured stains (e.g. tea, cof‐
fee, tomato sauce).
Most dishwasher detergents are mildly
alkal
ine and contain enzymes and oxy‐
gen based bleaching agents.
Types of detergent:
– Powder and liquid gel detergents.
Th
ese detergents allow you to adjust
the amount dispensed according to
the amount of load and level of soil‐
ing.
– Tab detergents. These are suitable
for most levels of soiling.
You can also buy combination products
(see "P
rogramme options, Detergent‐
Agent", if applicable).
In addition to detergent, these products
contain rinse aid and salt substitutes.
They are available as "3 in 1" or when
they also contain other components
such as glass and stainless steel pro‐
tective additives and enhanced clean‐
ing power, as "5 in 1", "7 in 1", "All in 1"
etc.
Refer to the manufacturer's packaging
as to whether combination products are
suitable for the water hardness level in
your area.
Please note that the cleaning and dry‐
ing results of combination detergents
can vary greatly.
For optimum cleaning and drying re‐
sults, use Miele dishwasher detergent
and add Miele salt and Miele rinse aid
separately. See "Optional accesso‐
ries".
Operation
42
Detergent dosage
F
ollow the dosage recommended by
the manufacturer on the packaging.
Unl
ess directed otherwise, use one
detergent tab or add 20 to 30 ml de‐
tergent to compartment II, depending
on the level of soiling. With very
heavy soiling you can also add a
small amount of detergent to com‐
partment l.
T
abs may not dissolve completely
when the Quick wash programme (if
available) is used.
Failure to dispense the recommen‐
ded amount of det
ergent may impair
cleaning results.
Dishwasher det
ergents can
cause burning in the nose, mouth
and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing.
Avoid inhalation of powder deter‐
gents and do not ingest dishwasher
det
ergent. Seek medical attention
immediately if detergent has been
swallowed or inhaled.
Keep detergent out of the reach of
children at all times. Keep children
away from the dishwasher when the
door is open. There could still be de‐
tergent residues in the cabinet. Only
add detergent just before starting the
programme and close the door, acti‐
vating the safety lock (if your dish‐
washer is fitted with one).
Operation
43
Adding detergent
P
ress the opening catch on the de‐
tergent dispenser. The flap will spring
open.
The flap is always open at the end of a
pr
ogramme.
Add the required amount of detergent
and close the flap.
Mak
e sure that the detergent packag‐
ing is properly closed after use to
avoid it getting damp and clumping
together.
For information
Compartment I holds max. 10 ml,
Compar
tment II holds max. 50 ml of
detergent.
There are marks in compartment II to
assist with dispensing: 20, 30. The
marks indica
te a level of approx. 20 or
30 ml when the door is open in a hori‐
zontal position.
Operation
44
Switching on
Ma
ke sure the spray arms can rotate
freely.
C
lose the door.
Open
the stopcock, if it is closed.
Switch the dishwasher on using the
sensor
.
The main menu will appear in the dis‐
play
.
Switch the Memory function on (see
"Settin
gs menu, Memory") if you want
the last programme selected to remain
selected instead of the ECO pro‐
gramme.
Selecting a programme
Choose your programme according to
the type of load and how d
irty it is.
The different programmes and their
uses ar
e described in the Programme
chart later on in this booklet.
Use the sel
ector sensors to select the
programme you want.
The display will change to show the
pr
ogramme menu.
Touch the sensor to call up more in‐
formation about the programme cur‐
rently selected.
You can now select extra options for
your pr
ogramme (see "Programme op‐
tions").
To select a different programme, touch
the sensor t
o return to the main
menu.
Operation
45
Starting the programme
P
ress the
Start sensor
.
The programme starts, and the prompt
Crockery can be added shows in the dis‐
play
.
As long as this prompt is showing,
crockery can be added without com‐
promising the wash results.
W
ater in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding from water in
the cabinet.
Make sure you open the door very
car
efully.
A programme should only be cancel‐
led in the first few minut
es, if at all.
Otherwise important programme
stages could be omitted.
Display
The estimated duration of the pro‐
gr
amme selected appears in hours and
minutes in the display before the pro‐
gramme begins. During the programme,
the time left until the end of the pro‐
gramme is displayed.
Symbols appear to indicate which
stage the programme is at:
Pre-wash / Soak
Main wash
Interim rinse
Final rinse
Drying
Finish
The programme duration displayed may
var
y with the same programme. It is in‐
fluenced by, among other things, the
water temperature at each intake, the
reactivation process, the type of deter‐
gent, the amount of crockery and how
dirty it is.
When a programme is selected for the
first time, the display shows an aver
age
duration for a cold water intake.
The durations shown in the Programme
char
t refer to standard test loads and
temperatures.
Each time a programme is run, the
electr
onic unit takes the new conditions
into account, and calculates the pro‐
gramme duration required.
Operation
46
Energy management
To save energy, the dishwasher will
switch off aut
omatically 10 minutes af‐
ter the last time a sensor has been
pressed or 10 minutes after the end of
the programme.
P
ress the sensor to switch the
dishwasher back on.
The dishwasher will not switch off auto‐
matically if the time of day display has
been activat
ed (see "Settings menu,
Time of day").
The dishwasher will not switch off
whilst a pr
ogramme is running, during
the Delay start period or if there is a
fault.
At the end of a programme
The buzzer might sound at the end of
the pr
ogramme.
The programme has finished when Prog.
finished appears in the display and the
door has opened slightly (if applicable).
If the Display consumption pr
ogrammable
function is switched on, you can now
use the Consumption option to view the
actual energy and water consumption
of the programme which has just finish‐
ed (see ""Settings, Consumption").
The drying fan may continue to run for
a few minut
es at the end of the pro‐
gramme.
You can now empty the dishwasher.
I
f you have deactivated the auto‐
matic door opening function (see
"Settings menu, AutoOpen"), but
would like to open the door as soon
as the programme has finished make
sure that you open the door fully.
Otherwise steam from the dishwash‐
er could damage the edge of the
workt
op because the fan is no longer
running.
Operation
47
Switching off
At the end of a programme:
The dishwasher can be switched off
at any time using the sensor
.
Switching the dishwasher off during a
pr
ogramme stops the programme.
Switching the dishwasher off during the
run-u
p to a delay start time will also
stop the process.
If the dishwasher is not going to be
used for a longer period of time, e.g.
whilst on
holiday, the stopcock
should be closed.
Unloading the dishwasher
Dishes tend to break and chip more
easi
ly when they are hot. Allow the
dishes to cool until they are comforta‐
ble 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 b
asket and finally the cutlery tray
(depending on model).
This will prevent water drops from the
upper basket and cutlery tray from fall‐
ing onto the dishes in the lower basket.
Operation
48
Interrupting a programme
A programme is interrupted as soon as
the door is opened.
If t
he door is closed again, the pro‐
gramme will continue from the point it
was at before the door was opened.
W
ater in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding.
Only open the door if absolutely nec‐
essar
y and exercise extreme caution
when doing so. Before closing the
door again, leave it ajar for approx.
20 seconds. This will enable the tem‐
perature in the wash cabinet to set‐
tle. Then raise the door up and push
until the catch engages.
Changing a programme
If the detergent dispenser flap has
alr
eady opened, do not change the
programme.
If a programme has already started and
you wish t
o change it, proceed as fol‐
lows:
P
ress the Back sensor .
Confirm the message Cancel the pro-
gramme? with Yes.
The programme will be cancelled.
Select the Main menu
option.
The display will revert to the main
menu.
Selec
t the programme you want, and
then start it.
Programme options
49
Extras
You can select Extras for the pro‐
gr
amme you have selected.
Switch the dishwasher on using the
sensor
.
Selec
t a programme.
Select the Extras option.
All available Extras will appear listed in
the display
.
Those that can be used with the pro‐
gramme selected have a dash in front
of them and the sensor next to it will be
illuminated.
Selec
t the Extras you want.
A tick w
ill appear beside the Extra to
show that it has been set.
T
o cancel the selection of an Extra,
touch the appropriate sensor again.
When you have finished selecting Ex‐
tr
as, confirm with OK.
The display will change back to the pro‐
gr
amme menu.
The number of Extras selected, e.g. 1 of
4, will appear in the programme menu.
You can save the selected Extras for
the respective programme (see "Set‐
tings, Save extras").
Short
The Short Extr
a reduces the duration of
the programmes in which this option is
available by up to 30%.
The selection of the Short Extra may
take precedence over other selected
Extras.
In order to achieve optimum cleaning
r
esults energy consumption may in‐
crease slightly with this option.
When used in combination with the
Quick wash pr
ogramme, the Short Extra
results in a wash programme without
drying or automatic opening of the
door.
Energy save
The Energy save Extr
a reduces the ener‐
gy consumption of programmes in
which this option is available by up to
20%.
In order to achieve optimum cleaning
results the programme duration is ex‐
tended with this option.
Intensive lower basket
The Intensive lower basket Extr
a intensi‐
fies cleaning performance in the lower
basket in programmes in which this op‐
tion is available.
Energy and water consumption are in‐
cr
eased slightly due to the extended
wash duration in the lower basket.
Programme options
50
Extra dry
The Extra dry Extr
a improves the drying
performance in programmes in which
this option is available.
Energy consumption is increased due
t
o an extended fan running time and an
increased final rinse temperature.
Soak
The Soak
Extra is used for soaking
crockery with dried on soiling.
Energy and water consumption will in‐
cr
ease with this Extra.
If you are using powder dishwasher de‐
t
ergent, add approx. 5 g to compart‐
ment I.
Pre-wash
The Pre-wash Extr
a can be used for re‐
moving easily soluble soiling from
crockery.
Adding a pre-wash will increase the
pr
ogramme duration and increase ener‐
gy and water consumption levels.
DetergentAgent
For optimum cleaning results, the dish‐
washer aut
omatically adjusts the pro‐
gramme sequence to the type of deter‐
gent being used. Depending on the
programme, this can mean that the run‐
ning time and energy consumption vary
slightly.
If you only ever use combination prod‐
ucts containing salt and rinse aid in
your dishwasher
, you can switch the re‐
minders off if you wish (see "Settings
menu - Refill reminders"). The Deter‐
gentAgent function will not be affected
by this.
Please make sure that if you start us‐
ing dishwasher salt and rinse aid
ag
ain, you switch the reminders
back on.
Programme options
51
Delay start with EcoStart
There are three ways of starting the
pr
ogramme by means of delaying the
start. You can set the start time or the
finish time of a programme. You also
have the option of taking advantage of
time variable economy rates of electrici‐
ty using the EcoStart function.
When using the Delay start function,
mak
e sure that the detergent com‐
partment is dry before adding deter‐
gent. Wipe dry with a cloth if neces‐
sary. If the compartment is wet,
powder detergent can become lum‐
py and stick to the dispenser, with
the result that it is not fully dis‐
pensed.
Do not use liquid detergent when se‐
lecting Delay start, as it can run into
the dishwasher before it is required.
T
o prevent children coming into
contact with dishwasher detergent:
Add the detergent im
mediately be‐
fore starting the programme, i.e. be‐
fore activating delay start with OK.
Then lock the door with the safety
lock.
Switch the dishwasher on using the
sensor
.
Selec
t the programme you want from
the main menu.
Select the Delay start option fr
om the
programme menu for the selected
programme.
You then have a choice of Start at, Finish
at and EcoStart.
Select the one you want.
Now enter the time you want.
If, while you are setting the time, you do
not pr
ess any sensors for several sec‐
onds, the display will revert to the previ‐
ous menu. You will then have to enter
your settings again.
If you keep the + or - sensor pressed,
the value shown will automatically in‐
crease or decrease.
If the time of day display has been
switched off (see "Settings menu,
T
ime") the display will go out after a
period of 10 minutes.
To switch the display back on for a
few minut
es press the sensor.
Programme options
52
Start at
With the Start at function, you set the
e
xact time you want the programme to
start at.
Use the +/- senso
rs to set the hour
and confirm with OK.
The hours will be saved and the minute
number block will
be highlighted.
Use the +/- sensor to set the minutes
and confirm with OK.
The display will change to show the
pr
ogramme menu.
Select OK t
o start the programme.
The Start inci
ator will light up.
The programme name and the start
time then appear in the display.
When the set time is reached, the pro‐
gr
amme selected will begin automati‐
cally.
Finish at
With the Finish at function, you set the
time you wish the pr
ogramme to end at.
Use the +/- senso
rs to set the hour
and confirm with OK.
The hours will be saved and the minute
number block will
be highlighted.
Use the +/- senso
r to set the minutes
and confirm with OK.
The display will change to show the
pr
ogramme menu.
Select OK t
o start the programme.
A message will appear in the display if
the pr
ogramme cannot be completed
by the set finish time because it has too
long a running time.
The Start indica
tor will light up.
The programme name and the estima‐
ted start time for the programme selec‐
ted will appear in the display.
The selected programme will start auto‐
matical
ly when the estimated start time
is reached.
Programme options
53
EcoStart
The EcoStart function
allows you to take
advantage of time variable economy
rates of electricity. Before you can use
this option you must set up to three
electricity tariff time zones (see "Set‐
tings, EcoStart").
You then set the latest time at which the
programme selected should end.
The dishwasher will start automatically
in the cheapest tariff zone within the
time set.
Use the +/- senso
rs to set the hour
and confirm with OK.
The hours will be saved and the minute
number block will be highlighted.
Use the +/- senso
r to set the minutes
and confirm with OK.
The display will change to show the
pr
ogramme menu.
Select OK t
o start the programme.
The estimated start time for the pro‐
gr
amme selected will appear in the dis‐
play.
The
Start indica
tor will light up to con‐
firm that the programme has started.
The selected programme will start auto‐
matically during the most cost effective
time zone
. It will finish at the latest by
the set finish time.
Changing or deleting set times
You can change the set times or the
pr
ogramme before the start time in the
display is reached.
Select the Change option.
The display will revert to the selection
menu.
Select the Delay start option.
Select the Start at, Finish at or EcoStart
function.
Select the Reset option and confirm
with OK.
The display will change to show the
pr
ogramme menu.
You can now select and start a pro‐
gr
amme.
Programme chart
54
Programme Programme sequence
Pre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying
°C °C
ECO
1)
51 X 48 X
Sensor wash Variable programme sequence, sensor-controlled adjustment according to
the amo
unt of crockery and level of food deposits
If
r
equired
47-65 If
r
equired
57 X
Normal 55 °C X 55 X 60 X
Intensive
75 °C
2X 75 X 60 X
Sensor wash
gentle
X 44 X 57 X
Quick wash
40 °C
40 X 45 X
Hygiene 69 2X 70 X
Extra quiet 46 X 64 X
SolarSave 2X X X X X
Pasta/Paella X 74 X 60 X
Tall items
65 °C
X 65 X 60 X
Glasses
warm
34 X 54
Maintenance
pr
ogramme
75 2X 70 X
1)
T
his programme is the most efficient in terms of its combined energy and water con‐
sumption for cleaning normally soiled crockery.
Programme chart
55
Consumption
2)
Duration
2)
Energy Water
Cold water Hot water Litres Cold water Hot water
15 °C 55 °C 15 °C 55 °C
kWh kWh h:min h:min
0.84 0.49 9.7 3:19 3:09
0.70
3)
-1.30
4)
0.50
3)
-0.85
4)
6.5
3)
-16.0
4)
1:25-2:45 1:20-2:35
1.10 0.70 14.0 1:59 1:47
1.45 0.95 15.0 2:54 2:40
0.90 0.45 13.5 1:53 1:42
0.65 0.25 11.0 0:46 0:35
1.60 1.20 13.5 2:17 2:05
1.10 0.80 10.5 4:48 4:38
0.05 27.5 1:29
1.45 0.95 13.5 2:24 2:10
1.15 0.65 14.5 1:52 1:39
0.75 0.40 10.5 0:52 0:42
2.10 1.35 21.5 1:56 1:34
2)
V
alues quoted are in accordance with EN 50242. In practice there may be variations to
these figures due to variable conditions and data recorded by the sensors. Durations
shown will reflect your household conditions.
Selecting programme options will also affect consumption levels and programme dura‐
tions (see "Programme options").
3)
P
art load with light soiling
4)
F
ull load with heavy soiling
Programme chart
56
Mixed,
everyday crockery
Heat-sensitive glasses and
plastic
Mixed crockery
Pots, pans, everyday porcelain
and cutlery
Items such as baby bottles,
chopping boards etc, that
need to be hygienically clean
All normal food deposits
Fresh, easily removed food
deposits
Normal food deposits which
have begun to dry on
Burnt-on, stubborn, dried-
on food deposits containing
starch or protein
1)
Normal food deposits which
have begun to dry on
Variable, sensor-controlled
programme sequence
Shorter duration
This needs a short programme
Shorter duration
This needs a gentle
programme with glass care
Shorter duration
Very quiet programme
This needs a water and energy
saving programme
Shorter duration
Average programme values
Shorter duration
Maximum cleaning power
Shorter duration
Programme with special para-
meters for hygienic cleaning
1)
Food such as potatoes, pasta, rice or stews can leave starchy deposits. Deposits containing protein
can be left by food such as fried meat, fish or eggs and bakes.
Crockery Food deposits Action required
Programme chart
57
-
25 ml
or
1 tab
Sensor wash
+short
-
20 ml
or
1 tab
3)
Quick wash 40 °C
+short
-
20 ml
or
1 tab
Sensor wash gentle
+short
-
25 ml
or
1 tab
3)
Extra quiet
-
25 ml
or
1 tab
ECO
+short
-
25 ml
or
1 tab
Normal 55 °C
+short
10 ml
25 ml
or
1 tab
Intensive 75 °C
+short
-
25 ml
or
1 tab
Hygiene
2)
see "Detergent"
3)
In some cases, tabs may not dissolve completely.
Detergent
Compartment I
2)
Compartment II
2)
Programme
Programme chart
58
Further programmes
SolarSave
This programme does not heat the wa‐
t
er. To use it the water intake tempera‐
ture must be at least 45 °C / 115 °F
(see "Plumbing / Connection to the wa‐
ter supply"). This programme is suitable
for mixed loads of crockery and glass‐
ware with normal, slightly dried on food
residues.
Pasta/Paella
Programme with long soak phase incor‐
porated for mixed loads of crockery,
pots and pans and robust porcelain.
This programme is particularly suitable
for removing soiling containing starch
left by pasta, rice and potatoes.
Tall items 65 °C
Programme for very large heat-resistant
it
ems, (e.g. very deep pans). In this pro‐
gramme the upper basket is removed to
make space for large items in the lower
basket. This programme has a medium
action to remove normal, slightly dried
on residues.
Glasses warm
This programme does not use rinse aid
and omits the dr
ying phase. It is partic‐
ularly suitable for cleaning beer glasses
where a good head of froth is needed.
Maintenance programme
The wash cabinet is largely self-clean‐
ing. However, if residues or soiling build
up in the cabinet, they can be removed
by running the "Maintenance pro‐
gramme" without a load. This pro‐
gramme is designed for cleaning the
wash cabinet using care products such
as Miele's dishwasher cleaner or condi‐
tioner (see "Optional accessories /
Dishwasher care products). Please fol‐
low usage instructions on the packag‐
ing.
Cleaning and care
59
Check your dishwasher regularly (ap‐
prox. every 4 - 6 months). This way
faults and problems can be avoided.
The e
xternal surfaces of the
dishwasher are susceptible to
scratching.
Contact with unsuitable cleaning
ag
ents can alter or discolour the ex‐
ternal surfaces.
Cleaning the wash cabinet
The wash cabinet is largely self-clean‐
in
g, 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 special dish‐
washer cleaner (see "Optional accesso‐
ries"). Follow the instructions on the
packaging.
If you mainly use low temperature pro‐
gr
ammes (below 50 °C), there is a risk
of bacteria and unpleasant odours
building up in the wash cabinet. To pre‐
vent this happening the dishwasher will
automatically increase the temperature
in the final rinse of the selected pro‐
gramme after several programmes us‐
ing low temperatures have been run.
Cle
an the filters in the wash cabinet
regularly.
Cleaning the door and the door
seal
Mould could build up on the door seal
and the sides of the dishwasher door
as these sur
faces are outside the wash
cabinet and so not accessed and
cleaned by the spray arm jets.
W
ipe the door seal regularly with a
damp cloth to remove food deposits.
W
ipe off any food or drink residues
which may have dripped onto the
sides of dishwasher door before clos‐
ing it.
Cleaning and care
60
Cleaning the door front
Soiling
that is left too long might
become impossible to remove and
could cause the external surfaces to
alter or discolour.
Remove any soiling immediately.
Cle
an the front with a clean sponge
and a solution of hot water and
washing-up liquid. After cleaning dry
with a soft cloth.
A clean, damp microfibre cloth with‐
out cleaning agent can also be used.
To avoid damaging the external sur‐
faces, do not use:
– cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
– cleaning agents containing descaling
agents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. pow‐
der clean
ers and cream cleaners,
– solvent-based cleaning agents,
– stainless steel cleaning agents,
– dishwasher cleaner,
– oven sprays,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive brushes or sponges,
e.g. pot scour
ers, brushes or spong‐
es which have been previously used
with abrasive cleaning agents,
– melamine eraser blocks,
– sharp metal scrapers.
– wire wool,
– steam cleaning appliances.
Cleaning and care
61
Checking the filters in the
wash cabinet
The filter combination in the base of the
wash cabinet r
etains coarse soil from
the suds solution, preventing it access‐
ing the circulation system and re-enter‐
ing the cabinet through the spray arms.
This dishwasher must not be
u
sed without all the filters in place.
Collection of coarse soil may cause the
filt
ers to clog. The level of soiling and
time it takes before the filters need
cleaning will vary depending on use.
The message Check filters will appear in
the d
isplay after every 50 programme
cycles (factory default setting).
You can set the interval for this mes‐
sage t
o appear to between 30 and 60
programme cycles (see "Settings menu,
Check filters").
Che
ck the filter combination.
Cle
an it, if necessary.
Then confirm the message with OK.
The message goes out.
The display will change to show the
programme selection menu.
Cleaning the filters
Switch the dishwasher off.
T
urn the handle anti-clockwise to re‐
lease the filter combination .
Lift the filt
er combination out of the
dishwasher . Remove any coarse
particles and rinse the filter well un‐
der running water.
Use a nylon brush if necessary.
Mak
e sure that when cleaning
the filters, no coarse soil falls into the
circulation system, causing a block‐
age.
Cleaning and care
62
To clean the inside of the filter, the flap
must be opened:
P
ress catches together in the di‐
rection of the arrows as shown, and
open the filter .
Rin
se all the filters under running wa‐
ter.
Then close the flap so that the catch
engages.
Replace
the filter combination so that
it lies flat in the base of the wash
cabinet.
The
n turn the handle clockwise to
lock the filter combination in place.
T
ake care when you are fitting
the filter combination that it is se‐
cured in position correctly.
Otherwise coarse soil could get into
the ci
rculation system and cause a
blockage.
Cleaning and care
63
Cleaning the spray arms
Particles of food can get stuck in the
spr
ay arm jets and bearings. The spray
arms should therefore be inspected and
cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6
months).
Switch the dishwasher off.
Remove the spray arms as follows:
T
ake out the cutlery tray (if your dish‐
washer is fitted with one).
P
ush the top spray arm upwards to
engage the inner ratchet. Then un‐
screw the spray arm.
P
ush the middle spray arm upwards
to engage the ratchet. Then un‐
screw the spray arm .
Remo
ve the lower basket.
P
ull the lower spray arm firmly up‐
wards to remove it.
Use a point
ed object to push food
particles into the spray arm jets.
Rin
se thoroughly under running wa‐
ter.
Replace
the spray arms and check
that they rotate freely.
Problem solving guide
64
Most minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result
fr
om incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Depart‐
ment.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
Y
ou should, however, note the following:
Unauthorised or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to
the appliance.
Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably
quali
fied and trained person in strict accordance with current local and national
safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised
work.
Technical problems
Problem Cause and remedy
The display remains
dark aft
er the dish‐
washer has been
switched on with the
sensor.
The appliance is not plugged in.
Inser
t the plug and switch on at the socket.
The mains fuse has tripped.
Reset the trip sw
itch in the mains fuse box or re‐
place the fuse in the plug (minimum fuse rating -
see data plate).
The dishwasher stops
durin
g a programme.
The mains fuse has tripped.
Reset the trip sw
itch in the mains fuse box or re‐
place the fuse in the plug (minimum fuse rating -
see data plate).
If the mains fuse trips again, call the Miele Service
Department.
Problem solving guide
65
Problem Cause and remedy
The buzzer sounds.
One of the following
fault messages appears
in the display:
Before rectifying the problem:
Switch the dishwasher off using the sensor
.
Technical fault FXX
There may be a technical fault.
After a few seconds:
Switch the dishwasher back on.
Selec
t the programme you want.
P
ress the Start sensor.
If the fault message appears again, there is a techni‐
cal fault.
C
all the Miele Service Department.
Waterproof fault
The Waterproof system has reacted.
C
lose the stopcock.
C
all the Miele Service Department.
Technical fault F78
A fault has occurred in the circulation pump.
Switch the dishwasher off for at least 30 seconds
with the sensor
.
Switch the dishwasher back on.
Selec
t the programme you want.
P
ress the Start sensor.
If the fault message appears again, there is a techni‐
cal fault.
C
all the Miele Service Department.
Problem solving guide
66
Problem Cause and remedy
The warning buzzer is
sounding.
One of the following
faults is shown in the
display:
Before rectifying the problem:
Switch the dishwasher off with the butt
on.
Fault auto. door closing The door is sometimes obstructed by an item inside
the appliance.
If t
his is the case, remove the item causing an ob‐
struction and switch the dishwasher on again.
If t
he same message appears again, call the Serv‐
ice Department.
Fault auto. door opening There may be a technical fault.
Op
en the door manually.
If
the same message appears again, call the Serv‐
ice Department.
Problem solving guide
67
Water inlet fault
Problem Cause and remedy
The buzzer sounds.
One of the following
fault messages appears
in the display:
Water inlet fault
Please open the stopcock
The stopcock is closed.
Op
en the stopcock fully.
Water intake
Before rectifying the problem:
Switch the dishwasher off using the sensor
.
The water intake is restricted.
Op
en the stopcock fully and start the programme
again.
Clean
the water inlet filter (see "Maintenance").
The wat
er pressure at the intake is lower than 30
kPa (0.3 bar).
Seek professional advice.
The following message
appears in the display
during the SolarSave pr
o‐
gramme:
Intake temp. too low
The intake water has not reached the required tem‐
pe
rature of 45°C (see "Plumbing, Connection to the
water supply").
Start the programme again.
If the fault message appears again, select a differ‐
ent pr
ogramme.
Problem solving guide
68
Water drainage fault
Problem Cause and remedy
The buzzer sounds.
The following fault mes‐
sage appears in the dis‐
play:
Drain fault
Before rectifying the problem:
Switch the dishwasher off with the senso
r.
The water outlet is restricted.
Ther
e might be water in the wash cabinet.
Clean
the filter combination (see "Cleaning and
care, Cleaning the filters").
Clean
the drain pump (see "Maintenance").
Clean
the non-return valve (see "Maintenance").
Remove any ki
nk or loop in the drain hose.
Problem solving guide
69
General problems
Problem Cause and remedy
The display is dark. The display has switched off automatically to save
ener
gy.
Switch the dishwasher back on using the sen‐
sor
.
The interior lighting
does not come on when
the door is opened.
The lighting has been switched off permanently.
Switch the lighting back on again (see "Settings
menu, BrilliantLight").
The following fault
shows in the display:
Salt reservoir lid
Dur
ing a programme
the warning buzzer will
also sound and the pro‐
gramme will be cancel‐
led.
The salt reservoir lid has not been closed properly.
Close the sal
t reservoir lid.
If the salt reservoir lid has opened during a pro‐
gr
amme:
Switch the dishwasher off and back on again with
the sensor
.
Close
the salt reservoir lid.
S
tart the programme again.
Detergent residue is left
in the dispenser at the
end
of a programme.
The dispenser was still damp when detergent was
added.
Mak
e sure the dispenser is dry before adding de‐
tergent.
The detergent dispens‐
er lid cannot be closed
pr
operly.
Clogged detergent residue is blocking the catch.
Clean the det
ergent from the catch.
At the end of a pro‐
gr
amme there is a film
of moisture on the in‐
side of the door and the
interior walls.
This is caused by the drying system and does not in‐
dicate a fault. The moisture will dissipate after a
while.
Problem solving guide
70
Problem Cause and remedy
Water remains in the
wash cabinet at the end
of a pr
ogramme.
Before rectifying the problem:
Switch the dishwasher off using the sensor
.
The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged.
Clean
the filter combination (see "Cleaning and
care, Cleaning the filters").
The drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked.
Clean
the drain pump or the non-return valve (see
"Maintenance").
The drain hose is kinked.
Remove any ki
nk from the drain hose.
Problem solving guide
71
Noises
Problem Cause and remedy
Knocking noise in the
wash cabinet.
A spray arm is knocking against an item in a basket.
Int
errupt the programme, and rearrange the items
which are obstructing the spray arm.
Rattling noise in the
wash cabinet.
Items of crockery are insecure in the wash cabinet.
Int
errupt the programme, and rearrange the items
of crockery.
A foreign object (e.g. a cherry stone) has become
lodged in the dr
ain pump.
Remove the for
eign object from the drain pump
(see "Maintenance, Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve").
Knocking noise in the
w
ater pipes.
This may be caused by the on-site installation or the
cr
oss-section of the piping.
This has no influence on dishwasher function. If in
d
oubt, contact a suitably qualified plumber.
Problem solving guide
72
Unsatisfactory washing result
Problem Cause and remedy
The dishes are not
clean.
The dishes were not loaded correctly.
See
notes in "Loading the dishwasher".
The programme was not powerful enough.
Select a mor
e powerful programme (see "Pro‐
gramme chart").
There is some stubborn soiling although most of the
cr
ockery is only lightly soiled (e.g. with tea stains).
Use the Sensor wash
programme option (see "Set‐
tings menu, Sensor wash").
Not enough detergent was dispensed.
Use mor
e detergent, or change your detergent.
Items are blocking the path of the spray arms.
Rearr
ange the items so that the spray arms can
rotate freely.
The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet
is not cle
an or is not correctly fitted.
This may cause the spray arm jets to get blocked.
Clean and/or fit the filter combination correctly.
Clean
the spray arm jets, if necessary (see "Clean‐
ing and care, Cleaning the spray arms").
The non-return valve is open and blocked. Dirty water
has flowed back int
o the wash cabinet.
Clean
the drain pump and the non-return valve
(see "Maintenance, Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve").
Smearing appears on
glass
ware 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 "Settings menu, Rinse
aid").
Problem solving guide
73
Problem Cause and remedy
Crockery is not dry or
cutler
y and glasses are
flecked.
The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse aid
r
eservoir is empty.
Replenish
the reservoir, increase the dosage or
change the brand of rinse aid (see "Before using
for the first time, Rinse aid").
Crockery was taken out of the cabinet too soon.
L
eave it in for longer (see "Operation").
Combination products have been used which have
impair
ed drying performance.
Chang
e your detergent, or replenish the rinse aid
(see "Before using for the first time, Rinse aid").
Glassware has a brown
or blue tinge, and film
cannot be wiped off.
This may be caused by the detergent.
Chan
ge your detergent.
Glassware is dull and
discolo
ured; film cannot
be wiped off.
The glassware is not dishwasher-proof. The surfaces
ar
e affected.
T
here is no remedy.
Purchase glassware which is dishwasher-proof.
Tea or lipstick stains
have not been com‐
p
letely removed.
The wash temperature of the selected programme
was too low.
S
elect a programme with a higher wash tempera‐
ture.
The bleaching effect of the detergent used is too low.
Chang
e your detergent.
Plastic items are discol‐
our
ed.
Natural dyes e.g. from carrots, tomatoes or ketchup
may be the cause. The amo
unt of detergent used or
its bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with
natural dyes.
Use mor
e detergent (see "Operation, Detergent").
Discolouration is irreversible.
Problem solving guide
74
Problem Cause and remedy
White residue is visible
on
crockery and cut‐
lery, clouding occurs on
glassware; film can be
wiped off.
The rinse aid dosage is set too low.
Incr
ease the dosage (see "Settings menu, Rinse
aid").
There is no salt in the salt reservoir.
Fill
the salt reservoir (see "Before using for the first
time, Dishwasher salt").
An unsuitable combination product has been used.
Chang
e your detergent. Use a standard liquid,
tablet or powder detergent, and fill the salt and
rinse aid reservoirs in the dishwasher.
The water softener is programmed to too low a water
har
dness level.
P
rogramme the water softener to a higher water
hardness level (see "Settings menu, Water hard‐
ness").
There are rust stains on
cutler
y.
The affected items are not corrosion resistant.
Ther
e is no remedy.
Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-proof.
A programme was not run after dishwasher salt was
added.
Traces of salt have got into the wash cycle.
Always run the Quick wash pr
ogramme with the
Short programme option selected and without any
crockery in the dishwasher after adding dishwash‐
er salt.
Maintenance
75
Cleaning the water inlet filter
A filter is incorporated in the screw con‐
nectio
n 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 hou
sing of the water
connection contains an electrical
component.
The housing must not be dipped in
water.
Recommendation
If the mains water contains a large
number of insoluble substances, we
r
ecommend fitting a large-area filter in
the connection between the stopcock
and the water inlet hose threaded un‐
ion.
This filter is available from Miele.
Cleaning the filter:
Disconnect the dishwasher from the
mains supply.
Switch off at the mains socket and
withdraw the plug.
Clo
se the stopcock.
Unscrew the inlet hose.
Carefully remove the seal.
W
ithdraw the filter using pointed pli‐
ers and rinse clean under running
water.
Replace
the filter and seal, making
sure they are sitting correctly.
Reco
nnect the inlet hose to the stop‐
cock, making sure it goes on correct‐
ly and is not cross-threaded.
Open the st
opcock.
If water leaks out, the inlet hose may
not be conne
cted securely or it may
have been screwed on at an angle.
Unsc
rew and reconnect the water in‐
let valve correctly.
Maintenance
76
Cleaning the drain pump and
non
-return valve
If the water has not been pumped away
at the end of a p
rogramme the drain
pump or the non-return valve might be
blocked. They are, however, easy to
clean.
Disc
onnect the dishwasher from the
mains supply. Switch off at the mains
socket and withdraw the plug.
T
ake the filter combination out of the
wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and
care", "Cleaning the filters").
Scoo
p the water out of the cabinet
using a suitable container or utensil.
P
ress the catch for the non-return
valve inwards .
Lift out the no
n-return valve and
rinse well under running water.
Remo
ve all foreign objects from the
non-return valve.
The drain pump is situated under the
non
-return valve (see arrow).
Remo
ve all foreign objects from the
drain pump carefully (watch out for
glass splinters which are particularly
difficult to detect). Turn the drain
pump impeller by hand to check that
there are no more obstructions. You
will feel a little resistance when you
turn the impeller.
C
arefully replace the non-return
valve.
E
nsure that the catch engages
correctly.
Be ver
y careful not to damage
sensitive components when cleaning
the drain pump and the non-return
valve.
Optional accessories
79
Dishwasher care products
Miele cleaning and care products pro‐
vide optimum car
e for your dishwasher.
Dishwasher cleaner
– cleans the dishwasher effectively and
thor
oughly
– removes grease, bacteria and un‐
pleasant odours
– ensures excellent dishwashing re‐
sults
Dishwasher descaler
– removes heavy limescale deposits
– mild and gentle with natural citric
acid
Dishwasher conditioner
– removes odours, limescale and light
deposits
– maintains the elasticity and leak
tightness of the seals
Dishwasher freshener
– neutralises unpleasant odours
– fresh, pleasant lime and green tea
scent
– easy to attach to the dishwasher
bask
et
– very economical, lasts for 60 wash
cycles
Accessories
Some accessories may be supplied as
standar
d, depending on model.
Cappuccinatore insert
The Cappuccinatore insert can be used
for clean
ing the individual parts of the
Miele Cappuccinatore in the dishwash‐
er.
Cutlery basket
The cutlery basket is placed in the low‐
er bask
et and can be used to wash ad‐
ditional items of cutlery.
Glass rail
This rail is designed to hold glasses
with st
ems securely in the lower basket.
Electrical connection
80
Electrical connection U.K.
All electrical work must be car‐
ried out by a suitably qualified and
c
ompetent person, in accordance
with current local and national safety
regulations (BS 7671 in the UK).
Ensure power is not supplied to the ap‐
pliance
until after installation work has
been carried out.
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable with moul
ded plug ready for con‐
nection to a 230-240V mains supply.
Please ensure the connection data quo‐
ted on the data plate match the house‐
hold mains supply.
Connection should be made via a suita‐
ble switched sock
et which is easily ac‐
cessible after installation. It must not be
hard-wired.
For extra safety it is advisable to protect
the appliance
with a suitable residual
current device (RCD). Contact a quali‐
fied electrician for advice.
Do not connect via an extension lead.
Ext
ension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
This appliance must not be connected
t
o the inverter of an autonomous power
supply, e.g. a solar power system.
When switching the appliance on, a
surge in power could trigger the safety
cut-out mechanism.
This appliance must not be used with
so-ca
lled energy saving devices. These
reduce the energy supply to the appli‐
ance which could then become too
warm. Using such devices could alter
the specification of the product
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363
The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until
a suitable r
eplacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is em‐
bossed in words on the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA ap‐
pr
oved to BS 1362 and have the cor‐
rect rating. Replacement fuses and fuse
covers may be purchased from your lo‐
cal electrical supplier.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
Plumbing
81
The Miele waterproof anti-leak
syst
em
Provided your dishwasher has been in‐
stalled corr
ectly, the Miele WaterProof
System will protect you from water
damage throughout its lifetime.
Connection to the water sup‐
ply
W
ater in the dishwasher must
not be used as drinking water.
– The dishwasher may be connected to
a col
d or hot water supply, max.
60 °C.
We would only recommend connec‐
tion to a hot water supply if it is eco‐
nomical, e.g. a solar powered supply.
When connected to a hot water sup‐
ply all programme stages which
would otherwise be carried out with
cold water will be carried out with hot
water.
– The SolarSave pr
ogramme (if availa‐
ble) requires a hot water supply of
between 45 °C (minimum) and 60 °C
(maximum).
The higher the water intake tempera‐
ture, the better the cleaning and dry‐
ing results.
Plumbing
82
– The inlet hose is approx. 1.5 m long.
A 1.5 m long
flexible metal extension
hose, pressure tested to 14000 kPa/
140 bar) is available as an optional
accessory, if required.
– A stopcock with a 3/4" male thread
must be pr
ovided on site.
– This appliance is constructed to
comply with IEC/EN/DIN 61770 //
VDE 0700 Section 600, and may be
con
nected to a suitable supply with‐
out an extra non-return valve if na‐
tional regulations permit.
– The water pressure (flow pressure at
the tak
e-off point) must be between
30 and 1000 kPa (0.3 und 10 bar). If
the water pressure is lower than this,
the fault message Water intake will
appear in the display (see "Problem
solving guide"). If the water pressure
is too high, a pressure reducer valve
must be fitted.
After connecting the dishwasher to
the water supply, check that all
plumbing connections are watertight.
T
o avoid any damage to the ap‐
pliance, the dishwasher must only be
operated when it is connected to a
fully vented plumbing system.
The inlet hose must not be
sh
ortened or damaged in any way as
it contains electrical components
(see illustration).
Plumbing
83
Drainage
– The appliance drainage system is fit‐
t
ed with a non-return valve, which
prevents dirty water from flowing
back into the dishwasher via the
drain hose.
– The dishwasher is supplied with ap‐
pr
ox. 1.5 m of flexible drain hose with
an internal diameter of 22 mm.
– The drain hose can be extended us‐
ing
a connection piece to attach a
further length of hose. The drainage
length must not be longer than 4 m,
and the delivery head must not ex‐
ceed 1 m.
– If the hose is to be directly fitted to
the dr
ainage outlet on site, use the
hose clip supplied (see installation
plan).
– The hose can be directed to the left
or the right of the appliance.
– The on-site connector for the drain
ho
se can be adapted to different
widths of hose. If the connector pro‐
trudes too far into the drain hose, it
will need to be shortened. Otherwise
the drain hose may become blocked.
– The drain hose must not be short‐
ened.
Make sure that there are no
kinks in the hose, and that it is not
squashed or stretched.
After connecting the dishwasher to
the dr
ainage system, check that all
plumbing connections are watertight.
Venting the drainage system
If the on-site drain connection is situ‐
at
ed lower than the guide path for the
bottom basket rollers in the open door,
the drainage system must be vented.
Otherwise a siphoning effect during a
programme can cause the appliance to
empty itself of water.
T
o vent it: Open the dishwasher door
fully.
P
ull the lower spray arm firmly up‐
wards to remove it.
Cut off the t
op of the vent valve in the
wash cabinet.
Technical data
84
Dishwasher model Standard XXL
Height freestanding model 84.5 cm
(adjustable + 3.5 cm)
-
Height built-in model 80.5 cm
(adjustable + 6.5 cm)
84.5 cm
(adjustable + 6.5 cm)
Height of building-in recess Min. 80.5 cm (+ 6.5
cm)
Min. 84.5 cm (+ 6.5
cm)
Width 59.8 cm 59.8 cm
Width of building-in recess 60 cm 60 cm
Depth freestanding model 60 cm -
Depth built-in model 57 cm 57 cm
Weight max. 64 kg max. 56 kg
Voltage See data plate
Connected load See data plate
Fuse rating See data plate
Power consumption when
switched off
0.20 W 0.20 W
Power consumption when not
switched off
2.50 W 2.50 W
Test certificates awarded See data plate
Water pressure (flow rate) 30 - 1000 kPa
(0.3 - 10 bar)
30 - 1000 kPa
(0.3 - 10 bar)
Hot water connection Up to max. 60 °C Up to max. 60 °C
Delivery head Max. 1 m Max. 1 m
Drainage length Max. 4 m Max. 4 m
Mains cable Approx. 1.8 m Approx. 1.8 m
Capacity 13/14 place settings* 13/14 place settings*
* depending on model
Settings menu
85
Settings menu for changing
sta
ndard settings
Open the Settings menu
Switch the dishwasher on with the
sensor if it is switched off.
The main menu will appear in the dis‐
play
.
If the memory function is activated, the
programme menu for the programme
last selected will be displayed instead
(see "Settings, Memory"). If this is the
case use the sensor to get to the
main menu.
See "Display / Settings menu" for
mor
e information about the display
and controls.
Select the Settings  option.
The display will change to show the
Settings  menu.
Selec
t the option you want to
change.
Touch the sensor t
o call up more in‐
formation about the programme cur‐
rently selected.
Sub-menu options which have already
been select
ed will have a tick be‐
side them.
T
o exit a sub-menu again use the
sensor.
The display will revert to the menu
above.
Language
The display can be set to appear in one
of sever
al different languages.
You can change the language in the
display via the Language
sub-menu.
Select the language you want and
confirm this with OK.
Some languages also have a country
option t
o select.
If so, select the countr
y you want and
confirm your selection with OK.
The flag after the word Language
acts as a guide if a language which
you do not understand has already
been set.
If this the case, keep selecting the op‐
tion which has a flag after it until you
reach the Language  sub-menu.
Settings menu
86
Time
The dishwasher is delivered with the
time of day (clock) display d
eactivated.
To save energy the dishwasher will
switch off aut
omatically a few minutes
after the last time a sensor has been
pressed or after the end of a pro‐
gramme.
Setting the time of day (clock) dis‐
play
When the time of day (clock) display
has been activa
ted, the current time of
day will appear in the display a few mi‐
nutes after the last time a sensor has
been pressed or after the end of a pro‐
gramme.
Select the Display option.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
W
ith the Night dimming option the time
of day is automatically switched off at
night.
If you have selec
ted On or Night dim-
ming, confirm the message about
higher energy consumption with OK.
Setting the clock format
You can select either a 24 hour or 12
hour clock.
Select the Clock format option.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Setting the time of day
You can set the current time of day.
The cu
rrent time of day must be set be‐
fore you can use the "Delay start pro‐
gramme option.
Select the Set the time option.
Set the hours with +/- and confirm
with OK.
T
hen set the minutes and confirm
with OK.
The time of day has now been saved.
Date
You can set the actual date and show it
in the display
.
Set the year with the +/- sensors and
confirm with OK.
Then set the month and the day and
confirm them both with OK
Settings menu
87
Water hardness
Your dishwasher is fitted with a water
soft
ener which you need to programme
to the water hardness level in your area.
– The dishwasher must be program‐
med t
o the correct water hardness
for your area.
– Your local water authority will be able
t
o advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
– Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 1.8 and 2.7 mmol/l (10 -
15 °d - German scale) always pr
o‐
gramme the dishwasher to the higher
value (2.7 mmol/l or 15 °d in this ex‐
ample).
Selec
t the water hardness you want,
and confirm your selection with
OK.
A tick will appear b
eside the water
hardness which has been set.
°d mmol/l °f Display
1 0.2 2 1
2 0.4 4 2
3 0.5 5 3
4 0.7 7 4
5 0.9 9 5
6 1.1 11 6
7 1.3 13 7
8 1.4 14 8
9 1.6 16 9
10 1.8 18 10
°d mmol/l °f Display
11 2.0 20 11
12 2.2 22 12
13 2.3 23 13
14 2.5 25 14
15 2.7 27 15
16 2.9 29 16
17 3.1 31 17
18 3.2 32 18
19 3.4 34 19
20 3.6 36 20
21 3.8 38 21
22 4.0 40 22
23 4.1 41 23
24 4.3 43 24
25 4.5 45 25
26 4.7 47 26
27 4.9 49 27
28 5.0 50 28
29 5.2 52 29
30 5.4 54 30
31 5.6 56 31
32 5.8 58 32
33 5.9 59 33
34 6.1 61 34
35 6.3 63 35
36 6.5 65 36
37-45 6.6-8.0 66-80 37-45
46-60 8.2-10.7 82-107 46-60
61-70 10.9-12.5 109-125 61-70
Settings menu
88
Rinse aid
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for
best r
esults.
The rinse aid dosage can be set from
approx. 0-6 ml.
The factory default setting is 3 ml.
If the function to adjust the Sensor
wash pr
ogramme has been activated,
the amount of rinse aid dispensed in
the Sensor wash programme can be
higher than that set.
If spots appear on crockery and glass‐
war
e:
– Increase the rinse aid dosage.
If clouding or smearing appears on
cr
ockery and glassware:
– Decrease the rinse aid dosage.
Use the +/- senso
rs to set the rinse
aid dosage and confirm with OK.
Consumption (EcoFeedback)
You can programme the dishwasher so
that the ener
gy and water consumption
of the currently selected programme
appears in the display. The estimated
consumption can be displayed before
the programme starts and the actual
consumption can be displayed after the
programme has finished.
In this menu you can also call up the to‐
tal energy and water used in all previ‐
ous dishwasher programmes (see "Car‐
ing for the environment, EcoFeedback
consumption indicator").
Consumption indicator
Select the Display consumption
option.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Total consumption
You can display the values for Energy
and Water.
Select the Total consumption option.
You can also reset the values for the to‐
tal con
sumption to 0.
Select the Reset option.
Select the Yes option.
Confirm the message with OK.
The values are now reset to 0.
Settings menu
89
Sensor wash
You can adjust the Sensor wash p
ro‐
gramme so that it will remove stubborn
soiling in a lightly soiled load.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
AutoOpen
At the end of programmes with a drying
phase (e
xcept ExtraQuiet) the door will
open automatically a little in order to
help the drying process (see "Pro‐
gramme chart").
In the ECO programme the door will
open during the drying phase.
This function can be deactivated if
wished.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
I
f you have deactivated the auto‐
matic door opening function but
would still like to open the door at
the end of the programme, then
make sure that you open the door
fully. Otherwise steam from the dish‐
washer could damage the edge of
the worktop because the fan is no
longer running.
BrilliantLight
This dishwasher has interior lighting.
When the door is open the lighting will
switch off aut
omatically after 15 mi‐
nutes.
You can also switch off the interior
lig
hting permanently.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Refill reminders
If you only ever use combination prod‐
ucts containing salt and rinse aid in
your dishwasher
, you can switch the re‐
minders for salt and rinse aid off if you
wish (see "Settings menu - Refill re‐
minders"). Switching off the reminders
will not affect the DetergentAgent func‐
tion (see "Programme options, Deter‐
gentAgent").
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
If you switch to using detergent that
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it
is impor
tant to remember to add salt
and rinse aid and to switch the re‐
minders back on.
Settings menu
90
Check filters
You can adjust the interval at which the
r
eminder to check the filters appears.
You can set an interval of between 30
and 60 programme cycles.
The reminder to check the filters is set
at the fact
ory to appear after every 50
programme cycles.
Selec
t the interval you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Change main menu
You can change the order of the pro‐
g
rammes in the programme selection
menu and also enter your favourite pro‐
grammes into the first four programme
places.
Selec
t the programmes you want to
place in the first to fourth position of
the programme selection menu.
Confirm each position with OK.
The programmes you have selected will
then appear t
ogether in the display.
If you are happy with the order they
are shown in confirm with OK.
T
o change the order they are shown
in select Change.
Enter the settings again.
Save extras
Additional programme options can be
added
to some programmes, e.g. Short
(see "Programme options, Extras").
You can use the Save extras
option to
save settings you have chosen for a
particular programme so that they are
automatically selected when you run
the programme in the future.
The dishwasher is delivered with this
functio
n deactivated.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Settings menu
91
System lock
The system lock prevents your dish‐
washer being used without your knowl‐
edge.
If an attempt is made to switch the
dishwasher on when
the system lock is
activated System lock  will appear in
the display.
The lock must be cancelled before the
dishwasher can be used.
The appliance will lock each time it is
switched on while
the system lock is
activated.
The appliance is delivered with the sys‐
t
em lock deactivated.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
To cancel the system lock
To unlock the dishwasher, proceed as
follows:
Switch the dishwasher on using the
sensor
.
System lock  will appear in the display.
Confirm with OK k
eeping the sensor
pressed for six seconds.
The dishwasher is now unlocked and
r
eady for use.
Temperature
The temperature can be displayed in
°C/Cel
sius or °F/Fahrenheit.
The factory default setting is °C.
Select the option you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Brightness
There are seven different display bright‐
ness settings.
Select the brightness you want and
confirm this with OK.
Settings menu
92
Volume
A sequence of audible tones will sound
at the end of the pr
ogramme or if there
is a fault as long as the buzzer has
been activated.
Buzzer in the event of a fault
The buzzer in the event of a fault will
soun
d 4 times at intervals with a short
pause between each set of tones.
The buzzer which sounds when there
is faul
t cannot be deactivated.
Buzzer at the end of a programme
The buzzer at the end of a programme
will sou
nd 4 times at intervals with a
short pause between each set of tones.
Buzzer tones
The volume of the tone at the end of
the pr
ogramme can be selected in sev‐
en stages or switched off.
Select the volume you want using the
Quieter
and Louder sensors, or switch
the buzzer off.
Confirm with OK.
Night time buzzer tone
You can select a different volume for
the buzz
er at night, or switch it off.
Select the volume you want for the
nig
ht time buzzer using the Quieter
and Louder sensors, or switch the
night time buzzer off.
Confirm with OK.
Night time
You can select the times for night time
t
o begin and end.
Select the Start at option.
Use the +/- senso
rs to set the time in
hours and minutes for the night time
to begin and confirm both with OK.
Select the Finish at option.
Use the +/- senso
rs to set the time in
hours and minutes for the night time
to end and confirm both with OK.
Keypad tone
An audible tone sounds each time a
sensor is pr
essed.
The volume for the keypad tone can be
set in seven stages, or switched off.
Select the volume you want using the
Quieter
and Louder sensors, or switch
the keypad tone off.
Confirm with OK.
Settings menu
93
Memory
With the Memory function activated,
the dishwasher will save
the last pro‐
gramme selected. When you switch the
dishwasher off and back on again, the
last programme selected will appear in
the display instead of the ECO pro‐
gramme.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Version info
You can call up the electronic software
versio
n of your dishwasher for technical
support purposes.
Confirm the display with OK.
Settings menu
94
EcoStart
In order to run your dishwasher in the
most economical way, you can use the
EcoStart
option to take advantage of
your electricity supplier's time variable
tariffs (see "Programme options, Delay
start, EcoStart").
With this option selected, your dish‐
washer will start automatically at your
electricity supplier's cheapest tariff
times.
To use this option you must first set up
t
o three electricity tariff time zones in
which the dishwasher can start. You
can allocate different priorities to these
time zones. The time with the cheapest
electricity tariff will be given Priority 1.
Contact your electricity supplier to find
out the times of the cheapest electricity
tariffs.
Once the electricity tariff times have
been set, you can use the EcoStart op‐
tio
n to set the latest finish time required
for each programme.
The dishwasher will then start automati‐
cally in the cheapest electricity tariff
time and the programme will end at the
latest at the finish time set.
Setting the electricity tariff times
Before you can use the EcoStart option,
you must set at least one electricity tar‐
iff time.
Selec
t an electricity tariff time from
T1-T3 to set.
The start of the electricity tariff time se‐
lect
ed will appear in the display and the
hour number block will be highlighted.
Use the +/- senso
rs to set the hours
and minutes for the start time and
confirm both with OK.
The end of the electricity tariff time se‐
lect
ed will appear in the display and the
hours number block will be highlighted.
Use the +/- senso
rs to set the hours
and minutes for the end time and
confirm both with OK.
The electricity tariff time will be saved
and its priority will appear in the dis‐
play
.
Select the priority you want and con‐
firm this with OK.
Confirm the message with OK.
The electricity tariff time will be activa‐
t
ed.
Settings menu
95
Changing the electricity tariff times
You can change the start, finish or pri‐
ority of a electricity tariff time.
Selec
t an electricity tariff time from
T1-T3 to change.
Selec
t the setting you want to
change.
Use the +/- senso
r to change the set‐
ting and confirm with OK.
The change will be saved.
Deleting the electricity tariff times
Y
ou can delete the settings for an
electricity tariff time and in doing so
deactivate the EcoStart option for this
time zone.
Selec
t an electricity tariff time from
T1-T3 to delete.
Select Delete.
Co
nfirm the query Delete tariff T1? with
Delete.
The settings for the electricity tariff time
select
ed will be reset.
Confirm the message with OK.
The electricity tariff time will be deleted.
Settings menu
96
Showroom programme
For demonstration purposes only.
The dishwasher is equipped with vari‐
ous demo pr
ogrammes for showroom
use.
– Demo mode
Demonstr
ation programme for show‐
rooms.
– Demo with sound
T
his programme activates the circu‐
lation pump to demonstrate the
sound of the dishwasher.
– Demo AutoOpen
The door will open aut
omatically.
– BrilliantLight
Th
e interior lighting is on constantly.
Factory default
You can reset all settings to the factory
default settings.
You will be given the choice of Appliance
settings reset or Main menu.
Selec
t the one you want to reset.
Confirm the message Reset settings?
or Reset main menu? with Yes.
To close the Settings menu
To close the Settings  menu use the
sensor
. This will take you back to the
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