Operating Instructions Dishwasher - AJ Madison · Operating Instructions Dishwasher To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐ fore installation or use

Operating InstructionsDishwasher

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐fore installation or use.

en-US M.-Nr. 10 014 050HG06

Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 5

Guide to the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 14Appliance overview................................................................................................ 14Control panel.......................................................................................................... 15

Caring for the environment ................................................................................. 16Disposal of packaging material.............................................................................. 16Disposal of your old appliance .............................................................................. 16Energy-saving dishwashing ................................................................................... 16

Before using for the first time ............................................................................. 17Opening the door ................................................................................................... 17Closing the door .................................................................................................... 17Water softener........................................................................................................ 18

Displaying and setting the water hardness level .............................................. 19Before using the appliance for the first time, you require: ..................................... 21Dishwasher salt...................................................................................................... 21

Filling the salt reservoir ..................................................................................... 22Salt refill indicator ............................................................................................. 23

Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 24Adding rinse aid ................................................................................................ 24Rinse aid indicator ............................................................................................ 25Setting the rinse aid dosage ............................................................................. 25

Loading the dishwasher ...................................................................................... 26Tips ........................................................................................................................ 26Loading examples.................................................................................................. 28Upper basket ......................................................................................................... 29

Adjusting the upper basket............................................................................... 30Lower basket ......................................................................................................... 31Cutlery.................................................................................................................... 34

Cutlery tray (depending on model) ................................................................... 34

Operation .............................................................................................................. 35Detergent ............................................................................................................... 35

Adding detergent .............................................................................................. 36Turning on .............................................................................................................. 37Selecting a program............................................................................................... 37Starting a program ................................................................................................. 38Time display........................................................................................................... 38Energy management .............................................................................................. 39At the end of the program...................................................................................... 39Turning off .............................................................................................................. 40

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Unloading the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 40Interrupting a program ........................................................................................... 41Changing a program .............................................................................................. 41

Options.................................................................................................................. 42Short ...................................................................................................................... 42Turning off the refill indicators................................................................................ 43Delay Start ............................................................................................................. 44Buzzer tones .......................................................................................................... 46Optimize Standby .................................................................................................. 47Factory default settings.......................................................................................... 48

Program overview ................................................................................................ 49

Cleaning and care ................................................................................................ 50Cleaning the wash cabinet..................................................................................... 50Cleaning the door and the door seal ..................................................................... 50Cleaning the control panel ..................................................................................... 50Cleaning the indicator reflector panel .................................................................... 50Cleaning the door front .......................................................................................... 51Filter system........................................................................................................... 52Cleaning the spray arms ........................................................................................ 54

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................... 55Technical problems ................................................................................................ 55Water intake fault ................................................................................................... 57Water drainage fault ............................................................................................... 58General problems................................................................................................... 59Noises .................................................................................................................... 60Poor cleaning results.............................................................................................. 61

Frequently asked questions ................................................................................ 64Cleaning the water intake ...................................................................................... 64Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve ..................................................... 65

Customer service ................................................................................................. 66Repairs................................................................................................................... 66Warranty................................................................................................................. 66

Optional accessories ........................................................................................... 67

Installation Instructions .......................................................................................... 69

Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 70

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Water connection ................................................................................................. 71The Miele WaterProof System ............................................................................... 71Water intake ........................................................................................................... 71Drainage................................................................................................................. 72

Sound emission testing ....................................................................................... 73

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage toproperty.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher,please read the installation plan and the operating instructionscarefully 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 safeplace and pass them on to any future owner.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli‐ance with this information.


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Correct use

This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households andsimilar residential environments.

This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use.

It must only be used as specified in these operating instructionsfor cleaning domestic dishware and cutlery. Any other usage is notsupported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil‐dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lackof experience and knowledge.


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Safety with children

Children must be kept away from the appliance unless they areconstantly supervised.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not playwith the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance atall times to avoid the risk of injury. There is the risk that children maylock 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 dooropens. Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the open‐ing mechanism.

Danger of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.

Keep children away from detergents. Dishwasher detergents cancause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibitbreathing. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door isopen. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet. Seekmedical attention immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaleddetergent.


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Technical safety

Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per‐formed by a Miele-authorized service technician. Work by unquali‐fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

Before installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of dam‐age. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwash‐er. A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous.

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteedwhen continuity is complete between it and an effective groundingsystem. It is most important that this basic safety requirement ispresent and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the elec‐trical system in the house should be checked by a qualified electri‐cian.Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequategrounding system (e.g. electric shock).

Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be assur‐ed if it has been connected to the electrical supply.

The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supplyvia a suitable switched socket using a 3-pin plug with a groundingcontact (it must not be hard-wired). The electrical socket must beeasily accessible after the dishwasher is installed so that it can bedisconnected from the electricity supply at any time.

There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher. Thereis a danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher is pushedup against a plug.

The dishwasher must not be installed under a cooktop. The highradiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a cooktopcould damage the dishwasher. For the same reason, it should not beinstalled next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat,such as heaters, etc.


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To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that theconnection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage, and frequen‐cy) matches the electrical supply before connecting the dishwasherto the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

Do not connect the dishwasher to the electrical supply until it hasbeen fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the doorsprings.

The dishwasher may only be operated if the door opening mecha‐nism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of dangerwhile 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. Theyare correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when lefthalf open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that thedoor cannot fall open.

– The door locking pins automatically retract when the door opensat the end of the drying phase.

Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the re‐quired safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

This appliance must not be installed and operated in a non-sta‐tionary location (e.g., on a ship).

Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk offrost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronicmodule may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.

The plastic housing of the water connection contains an electricalvalve. The housing must not be dipped in water.

There are live wires in the water intake hose. Do not shorten thewater intake hose, even if it is too long.


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The built-in WaterProof System offers reliable protection againstwater damage if the following conditions are met:

– Proper installation

– Proper maintenance of the dishwasher or replacement of theparts in case of noticeable damage

– Closing of the water valve during longer absences (for example,vacation)

The WaterProof System will work even if the appliance is switchedoff. However, the appliance must remain connected to the electricitysupply.

The water pressure (flow pressure at the connection point) mustbe between 4.35 - 145 psi.

A damaged appliance could be dangerous. If the dishwasher getsdamaged, turn off the electrical supply and contact Miele.

The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance isnot repaired by a Miele-authorized service technician.

Defective components should be replaced by Miele original partsonly. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safe‐ty of the appliance.

During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliancemust be disconnected from the electrical supply (turn it off and with‐draw the plug from the socket).

If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with aspecial cable of the same type (available from Miele) by a Miele-au‐thorized service technician only.


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Proper installation

The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliancewith the installation plan.

Be careful when installing the dishwasher. Wear protectivegloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components.

The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensureproblem-free operation.

In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwash‐ers must only be installed under a continuous counter 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 conversionkit. If you remove the existing toe-kick, you must replace it with a U-model plinth. This is necessary to avoid the risk of injury caused byprotruding metal parts.

The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. Theyare correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when lefthalf open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that thedoor cannot fall open. The appliance may only be used with correctly adjusted doorsprings.


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Proper use

Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion!

Do not inhale or ingest powder detergent. Dishwasher detergentscontain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning inthe nose, mouth, and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Seekmedical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or in‐haled.

Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily as someone could tripover it and be injured by it.

Do not sit or lean on the opened door. This could cause the dish‐washer to tip and be damaged, and you could get injured.

Dishes can be very hot at the end of a program. Allow them tocool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading.

Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish‐washers. Do not use dishwashing liquid.

Do not use commercial or industrial detergents as these maycause 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.

Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dish‐washer detergent will damage the water softener. Make sure youhave picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before fillingthe salt reservoir!

Only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation.Do not use other salts such as cooking salt, agricultural grade orgritting salt. These may contain insoluble additives which can impairthe functioning of the water softener.


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In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket withthe handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, placeknives and forks with the handles upwards.

Plastic items which cannot withstand being washed in hot water,such as disposable plastic containers or plastic cutlery should notbe 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

Use only genuine original Miele parts. If spare parts or accesso‐ries from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may becomeinvalid.

Disposal of your old dishwasher

Make the door lock inoperative so that children cannot acciden‐tally shut themselves in. Remove or destroy the locking bracket ofthe door lock, and make appropriate arrangements for the disposalof the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON TO ANY FUTURE USER

Guide to the dishwasher

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Appliance overview

a Upper spray arm (not visible)

b Cutlery tray (depending on model)

c Upper basket

d Middle spray arm

e Air intake for drying (depending onmodel)

f Lower spray arm

g Filter system

h Data plate

i Rinse aid reservoir

j Dual compartment detergent dis‐penser

k Optical Interface

l Reservoir for dishwasher salt

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Control panel

a Optical Interface

b Program selection

c Time display

d Check/Refill indicators

e Delay Start button with indicatorlight

f Short button with indicator light

g Program selection button

h (On/Off) Button

Caring for the environment

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Disposal of packaging materialThe cardboard box and packaging pro‐tect the appliance during shipping.These materials are biodegradable andrecyclable. Please recycle.

Disposal of your old applianceOld appliances may contain materialsthat can be recycled. Please contactyour local recycling authority about thepossibility of recycling these materials.

Please be sure that your old appliancedoes not pose a danger to childrenwhile being stored for disposal.

Energy-saving dishwashingThis dishwasher is economical in theuse of water and electricity. For best re‐sults follow these tips:

– For most economical dishwashing,make full use of the baskets withoutoverloading the dishwasher.

– Choose a program that best suits thedegree of soiling and the type ofdishes being washed.

– Select the Economy program (de‐pending on model) for energy-savingdishwashing. This program is themost efficient in terms of its com‐bined energy and water consumptionat cleaning normally soiled dishware.

– Follow the detergent manufacturer'srecommendations on detergent dos‐age.

– When using powder or liquid deter‐gent, you can use 1/3 less detergent ifbaskets are only half full.

– The dishwasher can be connected toa hot water supply for further econo‐mies. If the water is heated by for ex‐ample, solar panels, this would beenergy efficient. However, if your water is heated byelectricity we would recommend con‐nection to cold water.

You can find additional tips on energy-saving dishwashing in "Miele's guideto dishwashing".

Before using for the first time

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Opening the door

Pull the handle to open the door.

If the door is opened during operation,all functions are automatically interrupt‐ed.

Water in the dishwasher may behot. Danger of scalding!Only open the door during operationif absolutely necessary and exerciseextreme caution when doing so.

Closing the door Push the baskets in.

Then lift the door upwards and pushuntil it clicks into position.

Danger of crushing injuries!Do not put your hand inside the dooras it is closing.


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Water softenerIn order to achieve good cleaning re‐sults, the dishwasher needs to operatewith soft water. Hard water results in abuild-up of calcium deposits on dish‐ware and in the dishwasher. Water supplies with a hardness levelhigher than 4 gr/gal (4 °d) needs to besoftened. This takes place automatical‐ly in the integrated water softener. Thewater softener in the dishwasher is suit‐able for a water hardness level of up to73 gr/gal (70 °d).

– The water softener requires dish‐washer salt. Depending on the water hardnesslevel (< 22 gr/gal, or 21 °d), dish‐washer salt is not required if combi‐nation tablets are being used (see"Operation - Detergent").

– The dishwasher must be program‐med for the water hardness in yourarea.

– Your local water supplier can tell youthe water hardness level in your area.

– Where the water hardness fluctuatese.g. between 10 - 16 gr/gal (10 - 15°d), always program the dishwasherto the higher value (16 gr/gal or 15 °din this example).

It is useful to know your water hardnessso that you can provide the servicetechnician with this information in theevent of any service calls.

Enter the water hardness below:

____________ gr/gal (°d)

The dishwasher is programmed at thefactory for a water hardness level of 1gr/gal (1 °d).

If this setting corresponds to the hard‐ness of your water, you do not need todo anything more.

However, if you have a different waterhardness, you must adjust the watersoftener to match your water hardness.


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Displaying and setting the waterhardness level

Open the door.

Turn the dishwasher off with the button, if it is turned on.

Press the program selection button, and, simultaneously switch thedishwasher on using the button. Keep the program selection button pressed in for at least four secondsuntil the lower right program indicatorlight comes on.

If this does not happen, start the proce‐dure from the beginning again.

Press the Short button twice.

The Short indicator light will flash twiceat short intervals.

The value which has been set for thewater hardness appears as a figure inthe time display (see table) according to.

will start flashing in the time display.This is the factory default setting of 1°.

Use the program selection button to select the value which equates toyour water hardness level.Each press of the button moves youup a level. When the highest waterhardness level is reached, the settingstarts from the beginning again.

The setting is now stored in memory.

Turn the dishwasher off with the button.


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°d gr/gal °f Time dis‐play

1 1 2 1

2 2 4 2

3 3 5 3

4 4 7 4

5 5 9 5

6 6 11 6

7 7 13 7

8 8 14 8

9 9 16 9

10 10 18 10

11 11 20 11

12 13 22 12

13 14 23 13

14 15 25 14

15 16 27 15

16 17 29 16

17 18 31 17

18 19 32 18

19 20 34 19

20 21 36 20

°d gr/gal °f Time dis‐play

21 22 38 21

22 23 40 22

23 24 41 23

24 25 43 24

25 26 45 25

26 27 47 26

27 28 49 27

28 29 50 28

29 30 52 29

30 31 54 30

31 32 56 31

32 33 58 32

33 34 59 33

34 35 61 34

35 36 63 35

36 38 65 36

37-45 39--47 66-80 45

46-60 48-63 82-107 60

61-70 64-73 109-125 70


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Before using the appliance forthe first time, you require:– Approx. 1 liter (1 qt.) of water

– Approx. 2 lbs (1 kg) of dishwashersalt

– Domestic dishwasher detergent

– Rinse aid formulated for domesticdishwashers

Every dishwasher is tested at the fac‐tory. There will be residual water in theappliance from this test. It is not an in‐dication that it has been used previ‐ously.

Dishwasher saltIn order to achieve good cleaning re‐sults, the dishwasher needs to operatewith soft water. Hard water results in abuild-up of calcium deposits on dish‐ware and in the dishwasher. Water supplies with a hardness levelhigher than 4 gr/gal (4 °d) needs to besoftened. This takes place automatical‐ly in the integrated water softener. Thewater softener in the dishwasher is suit‐able for a water hardness level of up to73 gr/gal (70 °d).

The water softener requires dishwashersalt. Depending on the water hardness level(< 22 gr/gal or 21 °d), dishwasher salt isnot required if combination tablets arebeing used (see "Operation - Deter‐gent").

If the water in your area is very softand constantly lower than 5 gr/gal(5 °d) you do not have to add dish‐washer salt. The prompt to add saltwill be switched off automatically.

Dishwasher detergent will de‐stroy the water softener.Do not fill the salt container withdishwasher detergent (even liquiddetergent).

Use only special, coarse-graineddishwasher salt or other pure kitchensalt.Other types of salt may contain in‐soluble components which can dam‐age the water softener.


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Filling the salt reservoir

Before filling the salt reservoir withdishwasher salt for the first time, youmust fill it with approx. 1 liter (1 qt.)of water to enable the salt to dis‐solve.Once the dishwasher has been usedfor the first time, there is always suf‐ficient water in the reservoir.

Remove the lower basket and un‐screw the salt reservoir cap.

Water will run out of the reservoirwhen the cap is removed.It should therefore only be removedin order to refill the salt reservoir.

Fill the reservoir with approx. 1 liter (1qt.) of water (first use only).

Place the funnel provided over thesalt reservoir and carefully fill withsalt until the reservoir is full. The saltreservoir holds approx. 2 lbs (1 kg) ofsalt depending on the brand used.

Clean any excess salt from aroundthe reservoir opening and then screwthe cap on again firmly.

Immediately after filling the salt reser‐voir, run the Express program withthe Short program option selectedand without any dishware in the dish‐washer to remove any traces of saltfrom the cabinet.


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Salt refill indicator

Fill the salt reservoir with dishwashersalt when the Salt indicator lightcomes on (If it comes on during aprogram, wait until the end of theprogram).

Risk of corrosion! Immediately after filling the salt res‐ervoir, run the Express program withthe Short program option selectedand without any dishware in thedishwasher to remove any traces ofsalt from the cabinet.

After the salt reservoir has been filled,the refill indicator may still be lit up ifthe salt concentration has not yetreached the correct level. It will go outwhen the correct concentration isreached.

The salt refill indicator will be switchedoff if you have programmed the dish‐washer for a water hardness below 5gr/gal (5 °d).

If you only ever use combination prod‐ucts in your dishwasher, you canswitch both refill indicators for saltand rinse aid off if you wish (see "Op‐tions - Refill indicators").

If you switch to using detergent thatdoes not contain salt or rinse aid, itis important to remember to adddishwasher salt and rinse aid and toswitch the indicators back on.


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Rinse aidRinse aid is needed to prevent spottingon dishes and glassware. The rinse aidis filled in the reservoir and the setamount will be automatically dosed.

Filling the rinse aid reservoir withdetergent will damage the reservoir.Only pour rinse aid formulated forresidential dishwashers into the res‐ervoir.

When using "Tab" detergents rinseaid is not needed.

Adding rinse aid

Press the button on the lid of therinse aid reservoir in the direction ofthe arrow until the flap springs open.

Add rinse aid only until it is visible inthe opening.

The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.3.7 oz. (110 ml).

Close the flap firmly so that it clicksinto place. Otherwise water can enterthe rinse aid reservoir during a pro‐gram.

Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. Thisprevents over-foaming occurring dur‐ing the next program.


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Rinse aid indicator

When the Rinse Aid indicator lights up,the rinse aid reservoir contains suffi‐cient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programs only.

Add rinse aid.

If you only ever use combination prod‐ucts in your dishwasher, you canswitch both refill indicators for saltand rinse aid off if you wish (see "Op‐tions - Refill indicators").

Setting the rinse aid dosage

You can adjust the rinse aid dosage forbest results.

The rinse aid dosage is set in stagesfrom 0 to 6. It is set to 3 at the factory.This is the recommended setting.

The dosage can turn out to be higherthan the set value due to the automaticadjustment of the Automatic program.

If spots appear on dishware and glass‐ware:

Increase the rinse aid dosage.

If clouding or smearing appears ondishware and glassware:

Decrease the rinse aid dosage.




Press the Short button three times.

The Short indicator will flash 3 times atshort intervals.

The set value will appear in the displayafter .

The flashing sequence will appear inthe display. This indicates a factory default settingof 3.

Use the program selection button to select the setting required.Each press of the button moves youup a level.



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TipsRemove coarse food residues from thedishware.

There is no need to rinse items underrunning water!

Do not wash items soiled withash, sand, wax, grease, or paint inthe dishwasher. These will damagethe dishwasher.

Dishware can be loaded anywhere inthe baskets, but the following notesshould be observed:

– Do not place dishes or cutlery insideother pieces. They will cover eachother.

– Load the dishware so that water canaccess all surfaces. This ensures thatthey get properly cleaned.

– Make sure that all items are securelypositioned.

– Hollow items such as cups, glasses,pans, etc. must be inverted in thebasket.

– Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g.,champagne glasses, should beplaced in the center of the basket toensure better water coverage.

– Concave items such as mugs orbowls should be placed at an angleso that the water can run off.

– The spray arms must not be blockedby items which are too tall or hangthrough the baskets. If in doubt, testfor free movement by manually rotat‐ing the spray arms.

– Make sure that small items cannotfall through the holders in the bas‐kets. Small items, e.g., lids, should there‐fore be placed in the cutlery tray orcutlery basket (depending on model).

Some foods may contain naturaldyes, e.g., carrots, tomatoes or to‐mato sauce. Plastic items in thedishwasher may discolor if largequantities of these foodstuffs findtheir way into the dishwasher on thedishware. The stability of plasticitems is not affected by this discolor‐ation.Cleaning silver cutlery in the dish‐washer may also cause plastic itemsto discolor.


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Items not recommended for dish‐washing

– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards anddishware or items with wooden parts

– Craft items, antiques, valuable vases,and decorative glassware

– Plastic items which are not heat-re‐sistant: the high temperatures in thedishwasher may cause them to meltor lose shape.

– Copper, brass, tin and aluminumitems may discolor or become matt.

– Colors painted over a glaze may fadeafter a number of washes.

– Delicate glassware and glasswarecontaining lead crystal: clouding mayoccur over time.

Please note:

Silverware previously cleaned with asilver polish may still be damp or spot‐ted at the end of a program, where wa‐ter has not run off smoothly. It mayneed to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth.

Silver which has been in contact withfoods containing sulphur can discolor.These include egg yolk, onions, mayon‐naise, mustard, fish, and marinades.

Aluminum components (e.g.,range hood grease filters) must notbe cleaned with a commercial or in‐dustrial cleaning agent.These may damage the material.

Tip: When purchasing new dishwareand cutlery, make sure they are dish‐washer-safe.

Glass care

– Clouding may occur on glasses afterfrequent washing. If delicate glass‐ware is washed in the dishwasher,ensure that only very low tempera‐tures are used (see program chart), ora special glass-care program is used(depending on model). This will re‐duce the risk of clouding.

– Purchase glassware which is dish‐washer-safe (e.g., Riedel glassware).

– Use detergents with glass protectiveadditives (e.g., Miele CareCollectiontabs).

– Visit "http://www.mieleglass‐care.com/international/en/glasscare/english" for more information onglass care.


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Loading examples

With models with cutlery tray, 10 standard place settings

Upper basket Lower basket

Cutlery tray (depending on model)


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Upper basket

For safety reasons, do not oper‐ate the dishwasher without the upperand lower baskets in place.

Use the upper basket for small, light‐weight and delicate items such ascups, saucers, glasses, dessertbowls, etc. Shallow pans or casserole dishes canalso be placed in the upper basket.

Adjustable cup rack (depending onmodel)

Raise the rack to make room for tallitems.

Glasses can be arranged along the po‐sitioning rail of the cup rack to givethem some support during the pro‐gram.

Lower the cup rack and lean theglasses against it, or double stacksmaller pieces.


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Adjusting the upper basket

In order to gain more space for talleritems the upper basket can be adjustedon three levels with 3/4" (2 cm) be‐tween each level.

The upper basket can also be set at anangle with one side high and the otherside low. Make sure, however, that thebasket can slide smoothly in and out ofthe cabinet.

Pull the upper basket out.

To raise the upper basket:

Lift the basket until it clicks intoplace.

To lower the upper basket:

Pull upwards on the levers at eitherside of the upper basket.

Adjust the basket to the desiredheight and then push the levers se‐curely back down into position.

Depending on the setting of the upperbasket, the following plate dimensionscan be accommodated.

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper bas‐ket adjust‐

ment

Plate in inches (cm)

Upper bas‐ket

Lower bas‐ket

Upper 7 7/8" (15) 12 3/16"(31)

Middle 6 11/16"(17)

11 7/16"(29)

Lower 7 1/2" (19) 10 5/8" (27)

Depending on the setting of the upperbasket, a variety of plate dimensionscan be accommodated.


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Lower basket

For larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc.Glasses, cups and small items suchas saucers can also be placed in thelower basket. Do not place thin, deli‐cate glassware in the lower basket.

Hinged spikes

Both rows of spikes at the front can belowered to make more room for largeitems, e.g., pots, pans, and dishes.

Press the yellow lever downwards ,and then lower the spikes .


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Comfort insert

The comfort insert is used for cups,glasses, plates, dishes, and pots.

The comfort insert can be removed tomake more room for larger items suchas casserole dishes.

The cup rack can be raised to makemore room for tall items.

Stemware, e.g., wine glasses orchampagne flutes, can be leanedagainst the cup rest or suspendedfrom it.

Removing the insert

Press the insert downwards andpress the catch inwards at the sametime .

Refitting the insert

Position the comfort insert at theback of the lower basket.

Fit the insert into the lower basketwith the hooks under the long cross-piece.

Push the insert downwards and atthe same time move the catch out‐wards until it clicks into position.


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Bottle holder (depending on model)

The bottle holder can be used to washnarrow items, e.g., milk and baby bot‐tles.

Place the bottle holder in the positionshown in the bottom basket. If placed anywhere else, water willnot be able to access the bottle prop‐erly, and cleaning results will be im‐paired.


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Cutlery

Cutlery tray (depending on model)

Arrange the cutlery in the tray asshown.

To make unloading much easier, cutleryshould be grouped in zones, one forknives, one for forks, one for spoons,etc.

Spoon heads should be placed in con‐tact with at least one of the serrated re‐tainers on the base of the cutlery tray toensure that water runs off them freely.

The upper spray arm must not beblocked by items which are too big.

If spoon handles do not fit betweenthe holders, lay them the other wayround.

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Detergent

Only use detergents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers.

Refer to the manufacturer's packagingas to whether Tab products are suitablefor the water hardness level in yourarea. Please note that the cleaning and dry‐ing results of Tab detergents can varygreatly.

For optimum cleaning and drying re‐sults, use Miele dishwasher detergentand add Miele salt and Miele rinse aidseparately. See "Optional accesso‐ries."

Detergent dosage

Follow the dosage recommended bythe manufacturer on the packaging.

Unless directed otherwise, use onedetergent tab or add 1 1/4 - 2 table‐spoons (20 - 30 ml) detergent tocompartment II, depending on thelevel of soiling. With very heavy soil‐ing you can also add a small amountof detergent to compartment l.

Tabs may not dissolve completelywhen the Express program (if availa‐ble) is used.

Use only the recommended amountof detergent. Continued use of toomuch detergent may cause machinedamage.

Dishwasher detergents cancause burning in the nose, mouth,and throat if swallowed, or inhibitbreathing.Avoid inhaling or swallowing dish‐washer detergent. Keep childrenaway from detergent. Keep deter‐gent out of the reach of children.Keep children away from the dish‐washer when the door is open. Therecould still be detergent residues inthe dishwasher. Only add detergentjust before starting the program andlock the door with the child safetylock (depending on model).

Operation

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Adding detergent

Press the opening catch on the de‐tergent dispenser. The flap will springopen.

The flap is always open at the end of aprogram.

Add the required amount of detergentand close the flap.

Make sure that the detergent packag‐ing is properly closed after use toavoid it getting damp and becominglumpy.

Dispensing aid

Compartment I holds a maximum of 2teaspoons (10 ml), Compartment II holds a maximum of3.5 tablespoons (50 ml) of detergent.

The marks in compartment II indicatethe levels of approximately 1 ¼ and 2tablespoons (20 and 30 ml) respective‐ly. The marks indicate the approximatefill level in ml when the door is open in ahorizontal position.

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Turning on Turn on the water supply if it is turned

off.

Open the door.

Make sure the spray arms are not ob‐structed.

Turn the dishwasher on with the button.

The indicator light next to the programselected will come on.

Selecting a programChoose your program according to thetype of load and the degree of soiling.

The different programs and their usesare described in the Program Over‐view chapter.

Use the program selection button to select the program required.

The indicator light for the program se‐lected will light up.The program duration will appear inhours and minutes in the display.

You can now select program options(see "Options").

If any program options are selected, theappropriate indicator lights will alsolight up.

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Starting a program Start the program by closing the door

within four seconds of the last pressof a button.

The program will begin.

The Optical Interface comes on to showthat a program has been started.

If you do not close the door withinfour seconds, the indicator light ofthe selected program and the timedisplay will flash.The program cannot be started untilyou press the program selection but‐ton and close the door within fourseconds.

A program should only be canceledin the first few minutes, if at all. Oth‐erwise important program stagescould be omitted.

Time displayThe duration of the program selectedappears in hours and minutes in thedisplay before the program begins. Dur‐ing the program, the time left until theend of the program is displayed.

The program duration displayed mayvary with the same program. It is influ‐enced by, among other things, the wa‐ter temperature at each intake, the re‐activation process, the type of deter‐gent, the amount of dishware, and theamount of soiling.

When a program is selected for the firsttime, the display shows an averagetime for a cold water intake.

The times shown in the program over‐view refer to standard test loads andtemperatures.

Each time a program is run, the elec‐tronic module calculates the programduration required according to the tem‐perature of the water taken into thedishwasher and the amount of dish‐ware.

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Energy managementTo save energy, the dishwasher willswitch off automatically 10 minutes af‐ter the last time a button has beenpressed or 10 minutes after the end ofthe program (see "Options - OptimizeStandby").

Press the button to switch thedishwasher back on.

The dishwasher will not turn off whilea program is running, during the delaystart period, or if there is a fault.

At the end of the programAt the end of a program, the TimeCon‐trol function will be visible flashingslowly with the door shut. The buzzermight also be sounding.

The program has finished when .appears in the display.

The drying fan may continue to run fora few minutes at the end of the pro‐gram.

The dishwasher can now be openedand unloaded (see "Unloading thedishwasher").

To prevent the risk of steamdamage to the counter edging abovethe dishwasher, it is advisable toleave the door closed until you areready to unload the dishware. Alter‐natively you can open the door fullyuntil the dishware is cool enough tounload. Do not leave the door onlypartially open.

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Turning offAt the end of a program:

Open the door.

The dishwasher can be switched offat any time using the button.

Turning the dishwasher off during a pro‐gram stops the program.

Turning the dishwasher off during therun-up to a delay start time (FlexiTimer)will also stop the process.

If the dishwasher is not going to beused for a longer period of time, e.g.,while on vacation, the water supplyshould be closed.

Unloading the dishwasherDishes tend to break and chip moreeasily when they are hot. Allow thedishes to cool until they are comforta‐ble enough to handle before unloadingthem.

The dishes will cool much faster if youopen the door when the program hasended.

First unload the lower basket, then theupper basket, and finally the cutlerytray (depending on model). This will prevent water drops from theupper basket and cutlery tray from fall‐ing onto the dishes in the lower basket.

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Interrupting a programThe program will be interrupted as soonas you open the door.After four seconds, the indicator light ofthe selected program and the time dis‐play will flash.

Press the program selection buttonand close the door within four sec‐onds.

The program will continue from thepoint at which it was interrupted.

Water in the dishwasher may behot. Danger of scalding!Only open the door if absolutely nec‐essary and exercise extreme cautionwhen doing so. Before closing thedoor again, leave it ajar for approx.20 seconds. This will enable the tem‐perature in the wash cabinet to set‐tle. After that, press the program se‐lection button and close the doorwithin four seconds.

Changing a program

If the detergent dispenser flap hasalready opened, do not change theprogram.

If a program has already started andyou wish to change it, proceed as fol‐lows:

Open the door.


Turn the dishwasher on again withthe button.

Select the desired program.

Start the program by closing the doorwithin four seconds.


Options

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ShortThe Short option reduces the durationof programs in which this option isavailable.

In order to achieve optimum cleaningresults, consumption rates are in‐creased with this option.

When used in combination with theRapid program, the Short option resultsin a wash program without drying or au‐tomatic opening of the door (if availa‐ble).

Open the door.


Select a program.

Press the Short button.

The Short indicator light will light up.

The program can now be started.

The option selected will remain activefor that particular program until the set‐ting is changed.

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Turning off the refill indicatorsIf you consistently use a Tab detergent,you can deactivate the refill indicators ifyou wish.

Open the door.




Press the Short button nine times.

The Short indicator light will flash ninetimes at short intervals.

The flashing sequence in the time dis‐play will show whether the refill indica‐tors are switched on or off.

– : Refill indicators activated

– : Refill indicators deactivated

Press the program selection button to change the setting.



If you switch to using detergent thatdoes not contain salt or rinse aid, itis important to remember to adddishwasher salt and rinse aid and toswitch the indicators back on.

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Delay StartYou can set the start time for a pro‐gram, e.g., to take advantage of nighttime electricity rates. The start time canbe delayed between 30 minutes and 24hours. The delay period is shown in 30 mi‐nutes increments for a delay period be‐tween 30 minutes and 9 hours 30 mi‐nutes. It is shown in hours for periodslonger than this.

When using the Delay Start function,make 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, withthe result that it is not fully dis‐pensed.Do not use liquid detergent when se‐lecting Delay Start, as it can run intothe dishwasher before it is required.

Open the door.


Select the desired program.

Press the button.

The last delay start time used will ap‐pear in the time display. The indica‐tor light will light up.

Set the required delay start time us‐ing the button.

If you keep the button pressed, thetime will increase automatically up to hours. To get back to . hours,press the button twice.

Close the door within four seconds.


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Open the door if you need to checkhow long the delay period has left torun.

The time up until the program starts willcount down in the display in hours fordurations above 10 hours, and in mi‐nutes for durations below 10 hours.

When the set time is reached, the pro‐gram selected will start automatically.The time remaining will appear in thetime display and the indicator lightwill go out.

How the Delay Start time is shown inthe display:

up to 59 minutes:e.g., 30 minutes = .1 hour up to 9 hours 30 minutes:e.g., 5 hours = .over 10 hours:e.g., 15 hours =

If you open the door during the delaystart time, you must then press theprogram selection button and closethe door within four seconds in orderto continue the delay start time.

Starting a program before the delaystart time has elapsed:

A program can be started before thedelay start period has elapsed. Proceed as follows:

Open the door.


Turn the dishwasher on again withthe button.

Select the program you want.

Start the program by closing the doorwithin four seconds.



Options

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Buzzer tonesA sequence of audible tones will soundat the end of the program or if there is afault.

The buzzer at the end of a program andthe warning buzzer in the event of afault will sound 4 times at intervals witha short pause between each set.

The buzzer tones are set to off at thefactory.If you want the buzzer to sound at theend of a program, you will have toswitch it on. Buzzer tones for faults arealways active.

Open the door.




Press the Short button four times.

The Short indicator will flash four timesat short intervals.

The flashing sequence in the time dis‐play shows whether the buzzers at theend of the program are activated or de‐activated.

– : Buzzer tones activated

– : Buzzer tones deactivated




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Optimize Standby"Optimize Standby" is activated by de‐fault.

To save energy, the dishwasher willswitch off automatically a few minutesafter the last time a button has beenpressed or after the end of a program.

The dishwasher will not turn off whilea program is running, during the delaystart period, or if there is a fault.

Optimize Standby can be switched off ifyou prefer. If you do this the durationbefore the dishwasher switches off au‐tomatically increases to 6 hours. Doingthis will increase energy consumption.

Open the door.




Press the Short button eight times.

The Short indicator light will flash eighttimes at short intervals.

The flashing sequence in the displayshows whether or not Optimize Stand‐by is activated.

– : "Optimize Standby" activated

– : "Optimize Standby" deactivated




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Factory default settingsIf you have altered any settings fromthe factory default, you can reset themback to the factory default settings asfollows:

Open the door.




Press the Short button 19 times.

The Short indicator light will flash onceat a long interval and then 9 times atshort intervals.

The flashing sequence in the display in‐dicates whether a setting has beenchanged from its factory default.

– : All settings are set to factory de‐fault settings

– : At least one setting has beenchanged

To reset the dishwasher to the factorydefault settings, press the programselection button .



Program overview

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Program When to use Program sequence

Pre-wash

Mainwash

Interimrinse

Finalrinse

Drying

Normal Program for regular use tocompletely wash a full loadof normally soiled dish‐ware with the ability to ad‐just energy and water con‐sumption based on the soilload of the dishware.

If re‐quired

X If re‐quired

X X

Pots &Pans

For heavily soiled dishwareand normally soiled pots,pans and utensils withdried on residue; use 20%more detergent than rec‐ommended.

2X X X X X

China &Crystal

GlassCare program fortemperature-sensitiveglasses and dishes withlight soiling. Use 50% ofthe detergent amount.

X X X X X

SaniWash To sanitize dishware, e.g.baby bottles, cuttingboards and preparationdishware.

X 2X X X

Express "Quick program" for lightlysoiled dishware, e.g. partydishware or to remove salttraces from the wash cabi‐net after refilling salt; notsuitable for detergent tabs.

X X X X

Pre-wash To rinse dishes when acomplete program is notneeded.

X

Consumption: The consumption values refer to a hot-water connection.Electric power: 0.01 - 1.0 kWhWater: 1.0 - 3.7 gal. (3.8 - 14 l)

Cleaning and care

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Check and clean your dishwasherregularly. This will help avoid prob‐lems and faults.

All surfaces are susceptible toscratching.Contact with unsuitable cleaningagents can alter or discolor all surfa‐ces.

Cleaning the wash cabinetGenerally, the wash cabinet is selfcleaning if the correct amount of deter‐gent is used.

If, however, there are lime scale orgrease deposits in the cabinet, thesecan be removed with a special dish‐washer cleaner (see "Optional accesso‐ries"). Follow the instructions on thepackaging.

If you mainly use low temperature pro‐grams (< 120°F/50 °C), there is a risk ofbacteria and unpleasant odors buildingup in the wash cabinet. To prevent thishappening the dishwasher will automat‐ically increase the temperature in the fi‐nal rinse of the selected program afterseveral programs using low tempera‐tures have been run.

Clean the filters in the wash cabinetregularly.

Cleaning the door and the doorsealBacteria could build up on the doorseal and the sides of the dishwasherdoor as these surfaces are outside thewash cabinet and are not accessed andcleaned by the spray arm jets.

Wipe the door seals regularly with adamp cloth to remove food deposits.

Wipe off any food or drink residueswhich may have dripped onto thesides of the dishwasher door beforeclosing it.

Cleaning the control panel The control panel should only be

wiped with a damp cloth.

Cleaning the indicator reflectorpanelThe indicator reflector panel for the Op‐tical Interface / TimeControl function(depending on model) is situated in thecover plate underneath the counter.

The indicator reflector panel shouldonly be wiped with a damp cloth or asuitable cleaning agent designed foruse on plastic.

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Cleaning the door front

If soiling remains longer, it mayhappen that the surfaces can be‐come discolored or changed.Remove any soiling immediately.

Clean the front with a solution ofwarm water and a little dishwashingliquid applied with a soft sponge.Wipe the surfaces dry using a softcloth.

Glass cleaners may be used toclean the exterior. However do notallow them to sit or "puddle", thiscan cause damage to the surface.Remove the cleaner promptly.

To better maintain your applianceavoid the following:

– Cleaning products containing soda,ammonia, acid, or chloride

– Descaling agents

– Abrasive cleaning products, such asscouring powder, scouring liquid, orpumice stones,

– Cleaners containing solvents

– Stainless steel cleaners

– Dishwasher cleaner

– Oven cleaners

– Glass cleaner

– Hard, abrasive brushes or sponges,e.g., pot scourers, brushes or spong‐es which have been previously usedwith abrasive cleaning agents

– Eraser sponges

– Sharp metal scrapers

– Steel wool

– Steam cleaning appliances

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Filter systemThe filter system in the base of thewash cabinet prevents food from beingredeposited on dishes. It also protectsthe circulation pump from damagecaused by foreign objects.

This dishwasher must not beused without all the filters in place!

Collection of coarse soil may cause thefilters to clog. The level of soiling andtime it takes before the filters needcleaning will vary depending on use.

Check the condition of the filters reg‐ularly and clean them if necessary.

Filter system Turn the dishwasher off.

Turn the handle counter-clockwise torelease the filter system .

Lift the filter system out of the dish‐washer . Remove any coarse parti‐cles and rinse the filter well underrunning water. Use a nylon brush if necessary.

Ensure that course soil does notget into the circulation system andcause a blockage.

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To clean the inside of the filter, the flapmust be opened:

Press catches together in the di‐rection of the arrows as shown, andopen the filter .

Rinse all the filters under running wa‐ter.

Then close the flap so that the catchengages.

Replace the filter system so that itlies flat in the base of the wash cabi‐net.

Then turn the handle clockwise untilboth arrows point towards each oth‐er. This will lock the filter system inplace.

Take care when you are fittingthe filter system that it is secured inposition correctly.Otherwise coarse soil could get intothe circulation system and cause ablockage.

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Cleaning the spray armsParticles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets and bearings. The sprayarms should therefore be inspected andcleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6months).

Turn the dishwasher off.

Remove the spray arms as follows:

Take out the cutlery tray (if your dish‐washer is fitted with one).

Push the top spray arm upwards toengage the inner ratchet. Then un‐screw the spray arm.

Push the middle spray arm upwards to engage the ratchet. Then un‐screw the spray arm .

Remove the lower basket.

Pull the lower spray arm firmly up‐wards to remove it.

Use a pointed object to push thefood particles that are stuck in thespray arm jets into the spray arm.

Rinse the spray arms thoroughly un‐der running water.

Replace the spray arms and checkthat they rotate freely.

Frequently Asked Questions

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With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right withoutcontacting Miele Service. This will save time and money.

The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.You should, however, note the following:

Unauthorized or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage tothe appliance.Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitablyqualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and na‐tional safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthor‐ized work.

Technical problems

Problem Possible cause and solution

The dishwasher doesnot start.

The door is not properly closed. Push the door firmly shut.

The dishwasher is not plugged in. Insert the plug.

The circuit breaker has tripped. Reset the fuse (see data plate for the correct fuse

rating).

The dishwasher is not switched on. Turn the dishwasher on with the button.

The dishwasher stopsduring a program.

The circuit breaker has tripped. Reset the fuse (see data plate for the correct fuse

rating). If the circuit breaker trips again, contact Miele

Service.

After the program hasstarted, the Optical In‐terface is not visible.

The indicator reflector panel was not correctly fitted. Refit the indicator reflector panel correctly (see the

installation plan).


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The Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The buzzer is sounding.All the program indica‐tor lights flash when thedoor is open.Fault code appearsin the display.

There may be a technical fault. Turn the dishwasher off with the button. Turn the dishwasher back on after a few seconds. Select the desired program. Close the door.

If the indicator lights flash again, there is a technicalfault. Contact Miele Service.

Fault :The buzzer is soundingcontinuously. The drain pump may al‐so be running, evenwith the door open.

The WaterProof System has reacted. Turn off the water supply. Contact Miele Service.

Fault : A fault has occurred in the circulation pump. Turn the dishwasher off for at least 30 seconds

with the button. Turn the dishwasher back on. Select the desired program. Close the door.

If the fault message appears again, there is a techni‐cal fault. Contact Miele Service.


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Water intake fault


The Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The buzzer is sounding.The Intake/Drain indica‐tor light is flashing onand off.

The water supply is turned off. Turn on the water supply all the way.

The Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The buzzer is sounding.The Intake/Drain indica‐tor light is flashing andfault code or hasappeared in the display.

Before fixing the fault: Turn the dishwasher off with the button.

There is a problem with the water intake. Turn on the water supply fully and start the pro‐

gram again. Clean the water intake filter (see "Frequently asked

questions"). The water pressure at the intake is lower than 4.35

psi. Contact a plumber.


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Water drainage fault


The Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The buzzer is sounding.The Intake/Drain indica‐tor light is flashing andfault code has ap‐peared in the display.


There is a problem with the water intake. There might be water in the wash cabinet. Clean the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -

Filter system"). Clean the drain pump (see "Frequently asked

questions"). Clean the non-return valve (see "Frequently asked

questions"). Remove any kink or loop in the drain hose.


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General problems


The Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The warning buzzer issounding.The indicator light ofthe selected programand the time displayflash.The dishwasher doesnot start or the delaystart time stops run‐ning.

The safe mode of the dishwasher was activated.

The following takes place:

– If you do not close the door within four secondsof the last press of a button at program start

– If the door is open for longer than four secondsduring a program or within the delay start time.

Press the program selection button and close thedoor within four seconds.

Detergent residue is leftin the dispenser at theend of a program.

The dispenser was still damp when detergent wasadded. Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding de‐

tergent.

The dispenser covercannot be closed.

Detergent residue is blocking the latch. Remove the detergent residue.

The inside of the doorand/or the interior wallsare wet after a programhas finished.

This is caused by the drying system and does not in‐dicate a fault. The moisture will dissipate after awhile.

Water remains in thewash cabinet at the endof a program.


The filter system in the wash cabinet is clogged. Clean the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -

Filter system").

The drain pump or non-return valve is blocked. Clean the drain pump or the non-return valve (see

"Frequently asked questions").

The drain hose is kinked. Remove the kink.


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Noises


There is a knockingnoise in the wash cabi‐net.

A spray arm is hitting the dishware. Interrupt the program, and rearrange the items

which are obstructing the spray arm.

There is a rattling noisein the wash cabinet.

Dishware is moving around in the wash cabinet. Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces.

A foreign object (e.g., a cherry pit) has becomelodged in the drain pump. Remove the foreign object from the drain pump

(see "Maintenance - Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valve").

There is a knockingnoise from the waterpipe

This may be caused by the installation or the diame‐ter of the water pipe. This has no influence on dishwasher function. If in

doubt, contact a suitably qualified plumber.


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Poor cleaning results


The dishes are notclean.

The dishes were not loaded correctly. See notes in "Loading the dishwasher".

The program was not powerful enough. Select a more intensive program (see "Program

overview").

Not enough detergent was dispensed. Use more detergent, or change your detergent.

Items are blocking the path of the spray arms. Rearrange the items so that the spray arms can

rotate freely.

The filter system in the base of the wash cabinet isnot clean or is not correctly fitted. This may cause the spray arm jets to get blocked. Clean and/or fit the filter system 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 waterhas flowed back into the wash cabinet. Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve

(see "Frequently asked questions").

Smearing appears onglassware and cutlery.There is a bluish sheenon the surface of glass‐ware; film can be wipedoff.

The rinse aid dosage is set too high. Decrease the dosage (see "Before using for the

first time - Rinse aid").


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Dishware is not dry orcutlery and glasses arespotty.

The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse aidreservoir is empty. Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage, or

change the brand of rinse aid (see "Before usingfor the first time - Rinse aid").

Dishware was taken out of the cabinet too soon. Leave it in for longer (see "Operation").

Combination tabs have been used which have im‐paired drying performance. Change your detergent, or replenish the rinse aid

(see "Before using for the first time - Rinse aid").

Glasses have a brown‐ish-blue discoloration;the deposit cannot bewiped off.

Detergent deposits. Switch to another detergent.

Glasses are dull anddiscolored; the depositcannot be wiped off.

The glassware is not dishwasher-safe. The surfacesare affected. There is no remedy.

Purchase glassware which is dishwasher-safe.

Tea or lipstick stainshave not been com‐pletely removed.

The wash temperature of the selected program wastoo low. Select a program with a higher wash temperature.

The bleaching effect of the detergent is too low. Switch to another detergent.

Plastic parts are discol‐ored.

Natural dyes, e.g., from carrots, tomatoes, or ketchupmay be the cause. The amount of detergent used orits bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal withnatural dyes. Use more detergent (see "Operation - Detergent").

Discoloration is irreversible.


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White residue is visibleon dishware and cut‐lery, clouding occurs onglassware; this film canbe wiped off.

The rinse aid dosage is too low. Increase the dosage (see "Before using for the first

time - Rinse aid").

The salt reservoir is empty. Fill the salt reservoir (see "Before using for the first

time - Dishwasher salt").

The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor‐rectly. Replace it, making sure that it screws back on

correctly.

An unsuitable Tab detergent has been used. Change your detergent.

The water softener is programmed to too low a waterhardness level. Program the water softener for harder water (see

"Before using for the first time - Water softener").

There are rust stains onthe cutlery.

The affected items are not corrosion resistant. There is no remedy.

Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-safe.

A program was not run after dishwasher salt wasadded. Traces of salt have got into the wash cycle. Always run the Express program with the Short

program option selected and without any dishwarein the dishwasher after adding dishwasher salt.

The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor‐rectly. Replace it, making sure that it screws back on

correctly.

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Cleaning the water intakeA filter is incorporated in the screw con‐nection of the water intake valve. Thefilter must be cleaned when dirty, other‐wise insufficient water flows into thewash cabinet.

The plastic housing of the waterconnection contains an electricalcomponent.The housing must not be dipped inwater.

Recommendation

If the water supply contains a largeamount of insoluble substances, werecommend fitting a large-area filter inthe connection between the faucet andthe water intake hose threaded union. This filter is available from a Miele deal‐er or Miele Service.

To clean the filter:

Disconnect the dishwasher from theelectrical supply. Switch off at the mains socket andwithdraw the plug.

Turn off the water supply.

Unscrew the water intake valve.

Take the seal ring out of the screwconnection.

Withdraw the filter using pointed pli‐ers and rinse clean under runningwater.

Replace the filter and washer, makingsure they are sitting correctly.

Reconnect the water intake valve tothe faucet, making sure it goes oncorrectly and is not cross-threaded.

Turn on the water supply.

If water leaks out, the screw connectionmay not be connected securely or itmay have been screwed on at an angle.

Unscrew and reconnect the water in‐take valve correctly.

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Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveIf the water has not been pumped awayat the end of a program, the drain pumpor the non-return valve might beblocked. They are, however, easy toclean.

Turn off the dishwasher and pull theplug.

Take the filter system out of the washcabinet (see "Cleaning and care -Cleaning the filters").

Scoop the water out of the cabinetusing a suitable container or utensil.

Press the catch for the non-returnvalve inwards .

Lift the non-return valve up and out and rinse well under running water.

Remove all foreign objects from thenon-return valve.

The drain pump is beneath the non-re‐turn valve (see arrow).

Remove all foreign objects from thedrain pump (glass or bone splinters). Before returning the non-returnvalve, check that the drain pump isnot blocked. Spin the propeller sever‐al times in both directions to checkfor obstructions.

Carefully reinsert the non-return valveand secure it with the locking clamp.

Make sure the locking clampclicks into place!

Be careful not to damage anydelicate components when cleaningthe drain pump and the non-returnvalve.

Customer service

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RepairsFor problems that you cannot resolveon your own, please contact:

– your Miele dealer or

– Miele Service

The telephone number for Miele islisted at the back of these instruc‐tions.

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself please contact theMiele Service Department at the phonenumber on the back of this booklet.

WarrantyFor more information, please refer tothe included warranty.

MieleCare (USA only)MieleCare, our Extended Service Con‐tract program, gives you the assuranceof knowing that your appliance invest‐ment is covered by 5 years of worryfree ownership. MieleCare is the only Extended ServiceContract in the industry that guaranteesrepairs by a Miele Authorized ServiceProvider using genuine Miele parts. On‐ly genuine Miele parts installed by fac‐tory trained professionals can guaran‐tee the safety, reliability, and longevityof your Miele appliance.

Please note that unless expressly ap‐proved in writing by Miele’s Service de‐partment, Extended Service Contractsoffered by other providers for Mieleproducts will not be recognized byMiele. Our goal is to prevent unauthor‐ized (and untrained) service personnelfrom working on your Miele products,possibly doing further damage to them,you and/or your home.

To learn more about MieleCare Extend‐ed Service Contracts, please contactyour appliance dealer or visit us onlineat: http://www.mieleusa.com

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Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid, aswell as cleaning and care products, areavailable as optional accessories.All the products are designed for usewith Miele dishwashers.

These and many other useful productscan be ordered via the Miele website orfrom Miele (see end of this manual forcontact details).

Dishwasher detergent, rinseaid, and saltWhen you decided to buy a Miele dish‐washer, you chose excellent quality andperformance. However, ensuring thatyour dishwasher always delivers thebest possible results will also dependon your choice of dishwasher deter‐gent, rinse aid, and dishwasher salt, ascleaning results can vary depending onthe brand used. With Miele CareCollection products,you can be sure of optimum results asthese products have been specially de‐signed for Miele dishwashers.

Detergent tabs

– Sparkling results even with stubbornfood deposits

– Combination product with othercomponents such as rinse aid, salt,and glass protection additives

– Phosphate-free - safe for the envi‐ronment

– Water-soluble wrapping - no need tounwrap

Powder detergent

– With active oxygen for thoroughcleaning

– With enzymes which are effectiveeven in low temperature programs

– With glass protection against corro‐sion

Rinse aid

– For gleaming glasses

– Helps dishware to dry

– With glass protection against corro‐sion

– Specially designed cap for precise,easy dispensing

Dishwasher salt

– Prevents lime scale on dishware andin the appliance

– Extra coarse-grained

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Dishwasher care productsMiele cleaning and care products pro‐vide optimum care for your dishwasher.

Dishwasher cleaner

– Cleans the dishwasher effectivelyand thoroughly

– Removes grease, bacteria, and un‐pleasant odors

– Ensures excellent dishwashing re‐sults

Dishwasher descaler

– Removes heavy lime scale deposits

– Mild and gentle with natural citricacid

Dishwasher conditioner

– Removes odors, lime scale, and lightdeposits

– Maintains the elasticity and leaktightness of the seals

Dishwasher freshener

– Neutralizes unpleasant odors

– Fresh, pleasant lime and green teascent

– Easy to attach to the dishwasherbasket

– Very economical, lasts for 60 washcycles

AccessoriesSome accessories may be supplied asstandard, depending on model.

Cappuccinatore insert

The Cappuccinatore insert can be usedfor cleaning the individual parts of theMiele Cappuccinatore in the dishwash‐er.

Small cutlery basket

This small basket for the lower basketcan be used for additional cutlery, in‐cluding ladles and small parts.

Insert for glasses

The insert for glasses fits in the lowerbasket and is designed to accommo‐date lots of glasses.

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Installation Instructions

Please refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions.To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, please contact Miele for additionalinstructions.

Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the mostcurrent product specification, technical & warranty information.

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Installation, repairs and other workby unqualified persons could bedangerous.Check that the voltage, frequencyand fuse rating shown on the dataplate match the household mainssupply.The power outlet must be accessibleafter installation. Do not use an ex‐tension cord to connect the dish‐washer to the mains. Danger of over‐heating! See data plate on the rightside of the door.A damaged power cord must only bereplaced with a genuine Miele cordby a Miele service technician.

Grounding instructions

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BEGROUNDED.

In the event of a malfunction or break‐down, grounding will reduce the risk ofelectric shock by providing a path ofleast resistance for the electrical cur‐rent. This appliance is equipped with acord having an equipment groundingconductor and a grounding plug. Theplug must be plugged into an appropri‐ate outlet that is installed and groundedin accordance with all local codes andordinances.

Improper connection of the equip‐ment grounding conductor can resultin electric shock.Do not modify the plug provided withthe appliance; if it will not fit the out‐let, have a proper outlet installed bya qualified electrician.If there is any question concerningthe proper electrical connection orgrounding of this appliance to thepowersupply, please consult a li‐censed electrician or call Miele’sTechnical Service Department:USA: 1-800-999-1360CDN: 1-800-565-6435

SpecificationsThe dishwasher comes equipped with a4 ft (1.2 m) powercord with a moldedplug for connection to 120 V, 60 Hz,15 A grounded receptacle.

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The Miele WaterProof SystemWith proper installation, the Miele Wa‐terProof System will protect you fromwater damage.

Water intake

Water in the dishwasher mustnot be used as drinking water.

– The dishwasher may be connected toa cold or hot water supply up to amaximum of 140°F/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 program stages which wouldotherwise be carried out with coldwater will be carried out with hot wa‐ter.

– The intake hose is approx. 4' 11"/1.5m long. A 1.5 m long flexible metalextension hose (pressure tested to2,030 psi) is available as an optionalaccessory, if required.

– A faucet with a 3/4" male threadmust be provided on site.

– This appliance is constructed tocomply with ANSI/ASSE 1001 //IEC/EN/DIN 61770 // VDE 0700 Part600, and may be connected to a suit‐able supply without an extra non-re‐turn valve if national regulations per‐mit.

– The water pressure (flow pressure atthe take-off point) must be between4.35 - 145 psi. If the water pressureis too high, a pressure reducer valvemust be fitted.

After connecting the dishwasher tothe water supply, check that the wa‐ter intake is airtight.

To avoid any damage to the ap‐pliance, the dishwasher must only beconnected to fully vented pipework.

The intake hose must not beshortened or damaged in any way asit contains electrical components.

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Drainage– The machine comes equipped with a

built-in non-return valve on the dis‐charge side to prevent waste waterfrom flowing back into the dishwash‐er.

– Take the drain line of the dishwasherand attach the drain line as high aspossible under the counter rim of thekitchen sink before connecting theend to the drain. The loop will serveto prevent a backed up drain or largevolume of water in the sink from si‐phoning back into the dishwasher.

– The dishwasher is supplied with ap‐prox. 5' 11" (1.5 m) of flexible drainhose with an internal diameter of 7/8"(22 mm).

– The drain hose can be extended us‐ing extensions and adapters. Thedrainage length must not be longerthan 13' 1 1/2" (4 m) and the deliveryhead must not exceed 3' 3 3/8"(1 m).

– If the hose is to be directly fitted tothe drainage outlet on site, use thehose clip supplied (see installation di‐agram).

– The hose can be directed to the leftor the right of the appliance.

– The on-site connector for the drainhose can be adapted to differentwidths of hose. If the connector pro‐trudes too far into the drain hose, itwill need to be shortened. Otherwisethe drain hose may become blocked.

– The drain hose must not be short‐ened.

Make sure that there are nokinks in the hose, and that it is notsquashed or stretched.

After servicing the appliance, ensurethat the drain does not leak.

Venting the drain

If the on-site drain connection is situat‐ed lower than the guide path for thebottom basket rollers in the open door,the drain must be vented. Otherwise asiphoning effect during a program cancause the appliance to empty itself ofwater.

To vent: open the dishwasher doorfully.

Pull the lower spray arm firmly up‐wards to remove it.

Cut off the top of the vent valve in thewash cabinet.

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Prerequisites for sound emission testsLoad the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro‐gram.

Setup for sound emission testsThe dishwasher must be set up according to the following specifications.

Install the dishwasher into an analyzing unit.

Secure the front panel.


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Push the provided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until itis flush with the appliance feet .

Push the toe-kick into place in such a way that it is flush with the door front .


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Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending onmodel) .

Push the insulating strip into the front top edge of the toe-kick .

9 Independence WayPrinceton, NJ 08540Phone:

Fax:www.mieleusa.com

U.S.A.Miele, Inc.

National Headquarters

Please have the model and serial numberof your appliance available beforecontacting Technical Service.

CanadaImporterMiele Limited

Headquarters and Miele Centre

800-843-7231609-419-9898609-419-4298

Technical Service & SupportNationwidePhone:Fax:[email protected]

161 Four Valley DriveVaughan, ON L4K 4V8www.miele.ca

800-999-1360888-586-8056

Customer Care CentrePhone:

[email protected]

800-565-6435905-532-2272

GermanyManufacturerMiele & Cie. KGCarl-Miele-Straße 2933332 Gütersloh

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