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Operating instructions

for dishwashers
To avoid the risk of accidents or
en - GB
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
as well as the installation plan before
it is installed and used for the
first time.
M.-Nr. 09 048 480

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for dishwashers To avoid the risk of accidents or en - GB damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions as well as the installation plan before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 4 Appliance overview .
  • Page 3 Plumbing............58 The Miele waterproof anti-leak system ....... . . 58 Connection to the water supply .
  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Appliance overview a Upper spray arm (not visible) g Filter combination b Cutlery tray (depending on model) h Data plate c Upper basket i Rinse aid reservoir d Middle spray arm j Dual compartment detergent dispenser e Air inlet for drying k Salt reservoir (depending on model)
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Description of the appliance Control panel a Check/Refill indicators Symbols b Programmes c Programme selector button YX Programme selector button d On button U with indicator light Indicator lights e Off button V 2 / 2 Inlet / Drain Rinse aid Salt Programmes The symbols are described in greater...
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Consult a doctor immediately if your Any other usage is not supported by child has swallowed or inhaled the manufacturer and could be detergent. dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
  • Page 7 Warning and safety instructions Technical safety Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it has been fully Before setting up the appliance, installed and any adjustment has been check it for any externally visible made to the door springs. damage.
  • Page 8 (e.g. on a dangerous. If the dishwasher gets ship). damaged, switch it off at the mains and call your Miele Dealer or the Miele The plastic housing of the water Service Department. connection contains an electrical component. The housing must not be Unauthorised repairs could result in submerged in water.
  • Page 9: Correct Use

    Warning and safety instructions Installation Correct use The dishwasher must be installed Do not use solvents in the and connected in compliance with the dishwasher. Danger of explosion. diagram supplied. Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher The dishwasher must be correctly detergent.
  • Page 10 If spare parts or accessories up the correct packet of dishwasher from other manufacturers are used, this salt before filling the salt reservoir! will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele Please only use special coarse cannot accept liability. grained dishwasher salt for reactivation,...
  • Page 11: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for disposal human health and to the environment.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Washing

    Caring for the environment Energy saving washing This dishwasher is exceptionally economical in its use of water and electricity. You can make the most of your appliance by following these tips: ^ If your water supply is suitable, this dishwasher can be connected to hot water for further economies.
  • Page 13: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time To open the door To close the door ^ Push the baskets right in. ^ Then lift the door upwards and push until it clicks into position. ^ Pull the handle. If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically interrupted.
  • Page 14: Water Softener

    Before using for the first time Water softener The dishwasher is set at the factory for a hardness level of In order to achieve good cleaning 2.2 - 2.7 mmol/l (12 - 15 °d - German results, the dishwasher needs to scale).
  • Page 15: To Programme The Water Hardness Level

    Before using for the first time To programme the water hardness The number of times the upper right hand programme indicator flashes tells level you the water hardness level which has Each time a button is pressed, one of been set (see chart). the indicator lights will flash and light up in the control panel.
  • Page 16: Checking The Programmed Water Hardness Level

    Before using for the first time Checking the programmed water hardness level ^ Switch the dishwasher off with the Off button V. ^ Press the programme selector button ;? in, and whilst holding it in switch the dishwasher on using the On button U .
  • Page 17: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time You Require

    Before using for the first time Before using the appliance for If you use combination products the first time you require: which have salt in them you should – approx. 2 litres of water, still add salt in order to achieve optimum results and to ensure the –...
  • Page 18: Salt Refill Indicator F

    Before using for the first time Salt refill indicator F ^ Remove the lower basket and unscrew the salt reservoir cap. ^ Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt when the salt indicator light F Only open the salt reservoir when comes on.
  • Page 19: Rinse Aid

    Before using for the first time Rinse aid If you only ever use combination Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water products containing rinse aid in your does not cling and leave marks on dishwasher, you do not need to add crockery during the drying phase and rinse aid.
  • Page 20: Rinse Aid Indicator

    Before using for the first time Rinse aid indicator ( When the rinse aid indicator ( comes on, the reservoir contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programmes only. ^ Add rinse aid in plenty of time. ^ Add rinse aid only until it is visible in the opening.
  • Page 21: Setting The Rinse Aid Dosage

    Before using for the first time Setting the rinse aid dosage The upper right hand programme indicator will flash briefly three times at You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for intervals. best results. This means that approx. 3 ml of rinse The rinse aid dosage can be set from aid will be used per programme approx.
  • Page 22: Loading The Dishwasher

    Loading the dishwasher Note – Wide based items should be placed at an angle so that water can run off Remove coarse food residues from them freely. crockery. – The spray arms must not be blocked There is no need to rinse items under by items which are too tall or hang running water.
  • Page 23: Items Not Suitable For Dishwashers

    Loading the dishwasher Items not suitable for We recommend: dishwashers: – When purchasing new crockery and cutlery, make sure they are – Wooden cutlery and crockery or dishwasher-proof. items with wooden parts: these may discolour and fade. The glue used in –...
  • Page 24: Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Cup rack (depending on model) ^ To make room for tall items, raise the For safety reasons, do not rack upwards. operate the dishwasher without the upper and lower baskets in place. Glasses can be arranged along the cup rack to give them some support during the programme.
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the upper basket Depending on the setting of the upper basket, the following plate dimensions In order to gain more space for taller can be accommodated. pieces of crockery in the lower or upper basket, the upper basket can be Dishwasher with cutlery tray adjusted on three levels with 2 cm (see data plate for model number)
  • Page 26: Lower Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Lower basket ^ For 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, delicate glassware in the lower basket.
  • Page 27: Cutlery

    Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Cutlery tray (depending on model) If spoon handles do not fit between the holders, then lay them the other way round. ^ Arrange the cutlery in the tray as shown. To make unloading much easier, cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc.
  • Page 28: Cutlery Basket (Depending On Model)

    Loading the dishwasher Cutlery basket (depending on model) ^ Fit it onto the cutlery basket if required. The cutlery basket can be placed anywhere on the front rows of spikes in the lower basket. ^ To avoid the risk of injury, knives and forks should be placed with the handles upwards in the basket.
  • Page 29: Operation

    (e.g. tea, For optimum cleaning and drying coffee, tomato sauce). results use Miele dishwasher detergent and add Miele salt and Most dishwasher detergents contain Miele rinse aid separately. See phosphates and are mildly alkaline with "Optional accessories".
  • Page 30: Adding Detergent

    Operation The flap is always open at the end of a Avoid inhalation of powder programme. detergents and do not ingest dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing.
  • Page 31: Switching On

    Operation Switching on Starting the programme ^ Open the stopcock, if it is closed. ^ Select the programme required with the YX button. ^ Open the door. The indicator light next to the selected ^ Make sure the spray arms are not programme will come on.
  • Page 32: At The End Of The Programme

    Operation At the end of the programme Switching off ^ Open the door slightly to check that At the end of a programme: the programme has finished. ^ Open the door. The indicator light next to the ^ Switch the dishwasher off with the V programme selected goes out when the button.
  • Page 33: Interrupting A Programme

    Operation Interrupting a programme Changing a programme A programme is interrupted as soon as If the detergent dispenser flap has the door is opened. already opened, do not change the If the door is closed again, the programme. programme will continue from the point it was at before the door was opened.
  • Page 34: Additional Functions

    Operation ^ Press the programme selector button Additional functions ;? four times briefly. Buzzer The Inlet/drain check light 2/2 will flash briefly four times at intervals. An audible tone sounds at the end of the programme or if there is a fault. The upper right hand programme You will hear the buzzer at the end of indicator light shows whether the...
  • Page 35: Factory Default Setting

    Operation Factory default setting The upper right hand indicator shows what the current setting is. If you have altered any settings from the factory default, you can re-set them – If the upper right hand indicator is back to the factory default settings as flashing: follows: All settings are factory default...
  • Page 36: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the door and the door Check your dishwasher regularly seal (approx. every 4 - 6 months). This ^ Wipe the door seals regularly with a way faults and problems can be damp cloth to remove food deposits. avoided.
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Control Panel And Door Front

    ^ The control panel should only be – solvent-based cleaning agents, wiped with a damp cloth. ^ Clean the front using a damp Miele – stainless steel cleaning agents, microfibre E-cloth* or with a clean – dishwasher cleaner, sponge and a solution of hot water –...
  • Page 38: Cleaning The Filters In The Wash Cabinet

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet retains coarse soil from the suds solution, preventing it accessing the circulation system and re-entering the cabinet through the spray arms. This dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place.
  • Page 39 Cleaning and care ^ Replace the filter combination so that To clean the inside of the filter, the flap must be opened: it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet. ^ Press catches a together in the ^ Then turn the handle clockwise to direction of the arrows as shown, and open the filter b.
  • Page 40: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Cleaning and care ^ Remove the lower basket. Cleaning the spray arms Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray arms should therefore be inspected and cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months). ^ Switch the dishwasher off.
  • Page 41: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 42 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The buzzer sounds. There may be a – Switch the dishwasher off with the Off button V. All the programme technical fault. indicators flash when After a few seconds: the door is opened. –...
  • Page 43: Water Inlet/Drain Fault

    Problem solving guide Water inlet/drain fault Problem Possible cause Remedy The dishwasher The stopcock is – Open the stopcock fully. stops working closed. shortly after the start of the programme. The buzzer sounds. The Inlet/drain check light 2 / 2 flashes when the door is opened.
  • Page 44: General Problems

    Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy Press the YX button . The indicators have The indicators have gone out. Only the switched off automatically This switches Standby off. On U indicator light is to save energy (Standby mode).
  • Page 45: Noises

    Problem solving guide Noises Problem Possible cause Remedy Knocking noise in the A spray arm is knocking Interrupt the programme, wash cabinet. against an item in a and rearrange the items basket. which are obstructing the spray arm. Items of crockery are Interrupt the programme, Rattling noise in the wash cabinet.
  • Page 46: Unsatisfactory Washing Result

    Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory washing result Problem Possible cause Remedy The dishes are not The dishes were not loaded See notes in "Loading the clean. correctly. dishwasher" The programme was not Select a more intensive powerful enough. programme. See Programme chart.
  • Page 47 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Dishes, cutlery The amount of rinse aid Replenish the reservoir, and glasses are may be insufficient, or the increase the dosage or not dry or are rinse aid reservoir empty. change the brand of rinse aid. flecked.
  • Page 48 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Glassware has a This may be caused by the Change your detergent. brown or blue tinge, detergent. and film cannot be wiped off. Glassware is dull and The glasses are not There is no remedy. discoloured;...
  • Page 49: Maintenance

    ^ Replace the filter and seal, making union. This filter is available from the Miele Spares Parts dept. sure they are sitting correctly. ^ Reconnect the inlet hose to the Cleaning the filter:...
  • Page 50: Cleaning The Drain Pump And Non-Return Valve

    Maintenance Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a programme the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean. ^ Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains supply.
  • Page 51: After Sales Service

    – Your Miele dealer, or technology. – the Miele Service Department (see Information regarding programme back cover for address). updates will be made known by the Miele Company as and when such Please note that telephone calls may developments become available.
  • Page 52: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Crockery Food deposits Action required Mixed, All normal This needs an everyday crockery food deposits adaptable programme... Heat-sensitive glasses and plastic Fresh, This needs a short easily removed programme... food deposits Mixed crockery This needs a standard programme... Normal food deposits which have begun to dry To save water and...
  • Page 53 Programme chart Programme Detergent Compartment I Compartment II 25 ml Sensor wash 55-65° – 1 tab 25 ml Quick wash 40°C – 1 tab 25 ml Light soiling 50°C – 1 tab 25 ml Energy save – 1 tab 25 ml Pots &...
  • Page 54 Programme chart Programme Programme sequence Pre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying °C °C Sensor wash Variable programme sequence, 55-65°C sensor controlled adjustment according to the amount of crockery and level of food deposits If required 55-65 If required Quick wash 40 °C Light soiling 50 °C Energy save...
  • Page 55 Programme chart Consumption Duration Energy Water Cold Litres Cold Cold water water water water connection connection connection connection (15 °C) (55 °C) (15 °C) (55 °C) h:min h:min 1.30-1.60 0.75-1.00 13.0-22.0 1:45-2:30 1:35-2:16 0.70 0.22 13.0 0:38 0:30 1.30 0.95 13.0 1:32 1:20...
  • Page 56: Optional Accessories

    ... wash long-stemmed glassware … a glass rack for the lower basket Miele CareCollection Miele branded cleaning and care products, including dishwasher salt, detergent and rinse aid, are available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the Internet at www.miele-shop.com.
  • Page 57: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. This appliance must not be used with so-called energy saving devices. These All electrical work must be reduce the energy supply to the carried out by a suitably qualified appliance which could then become and competent person, in too warm.
  • Page 58: Plumbing

    30 and 1000 kPa (0.3 and 10 bar). Providing your dishwasher has been If the water pressure is too high, a installed correctly, the Miele waterproof pressure reducer valve must be anti-leak system will protect you from fitted. water damage throughout its lifetime.
  • Page 59: Drainage

    Plumbing Drainage After connecting the dishwasher to – The appliance drainage system is the drainage system, check that all fitted with a non-return valve, which plumbing connections are prevents dirty water from flowing watertight. back into the dishwasher via the drain hose.
  • Page 60: Technical Data

    Technical data Dishwasher model Standard Height 80.5 cm 84.5 cm (adjustable + 6.5 cm) (adjustable + 6.5 cm) Height of building-in Min. 80.5 cm (+ 6.5 cm) Min. 84.5 cm (+ 6.5 cm) recess Width 59.8 cm 59.8 cm Width of building-in 60 cm 60 cm recess...
  • Page 64 Alteration rights reserved/ M.-Nr. 09 048 480 / 00 G4170/G4175/ 0511...

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