Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 4 Guide to the dishwasher.................. 13 Appliance overview ....................13 Control panel ......................14 Caring for the environment ................ 15 Energy-saving dishwashing................... 16 Before using for the first time ................ 17 Opening the door ....................17 Closing the door....................
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Repairs ........................65 Warranty ........................ 65 Optional accessories .................. 66 Installation Instructions ..................69 Electrical connection .................. 70 Water connection .................... 71 The Miele WaterProof System ................71 Water intake ......................71 Drainage ........................ 72 Sound emission testing .................. 73...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct use This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and similar residential environments. This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use. It must only be used as specified in these operating instructions for cleaning domestic dishes and cutlery.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children Children must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance at all times to avoid the risk of injury.
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Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate grounding system (e.g. electric shock). ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage, and fre- quency) matches the electrical supply before connecting the dish- washer to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt. ...
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(turn it off and with- draw the plug from the socket). If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cable of the same type (available from Miele) by a Miele-au- thorized service technician only.
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This special bulb must only be used for the intended purpose. It is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement bulbs may only be fitted by a Miele-authorized techni- cian or the Miele Technical Service. Proper installation ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper use Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion! Do not inhale or ingest powder detergent. Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in the nose, mouth, and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Seek medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or in- haled.
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Please observe the information given in "Technical data" regarding the capacity of the dishwasher. Accessories Use only genuine original Miele parts. If spare parts or acces- sories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid. Disposal of your old dishwasher ...
Guide to the dishwasher Appliance overview a Upper spray arm (not visible) g Filter system b Cutlery tray (depending on model) h Data plate c Upper basket i Rinse aid reservoir d Middle spray arm j Dual compartment detergent dis- penser e Air intake for drying (depending on k Reservoir for dishwasher salt...
Guide to the dishwasher Control panel a Program selection e Short button with indicator light b Time display f Delay Start button with indicator light c Check/Refill indicators g Program selection button d Start button with indicator light h (On/Off) button...
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Caring for the environment Energy-saving dishwashing This dishwasher is economical in the consumption of water and energy. For best results follow these tips: – For most economical dishwashing, make full use of the baskets without overloading the dishwasher. – Choose a program that best suits the degree of soiling and the type of dishes being washed.
Before using for the first time Opening the door Closing the door Push the baskets in. Then lift the door upwards and push until it clicks into position. Danger of crushing injuries! Do not put your hand inside the door as it is closing.
Before using for the first time Enter the water hardness below: Water softener ____________ gr/gal (°d) In order to achieve good cleaning re- sults, the dishwasher needs to operate The dishwasher is programmed at the with soft water. Hard water results in a factory for a water hardness level of 1 build-up of calcium deposits on dish- gr/gal (1 °d).
Before using for the first time Displaying and setting the water The value which has been set for the hardness level water hardness appears as a figure in the time display (see table) according to Turn the dishwasher off with the .
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Before using for the first time °d gr/gal °f Time °d gr/gal °f Time display display 37-45 39--47 66-80 46-60 48-63 82-107 61-70 64-73 109-125...
Before using for the first time Before using the appliance for If the water in your area is very soft the first time, you require: and consistently lower than 5 gr/gal (5 °d - German scale) you do not – Approx. 1 liter (1 qt.) of water have to add dishwasher salt.
Before using for the first time Filling the salt reservoir Important! Before filling the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt for the first time, you must fill it with approx. 2 qt (2 l) of water to enable the salt to dissolve. Once the dishwasher has been used for the first time, there is always suf- ficient water in the reservoir.
Before using for the first time Salt refill indicator If you only ever use combination prod- ucts in your dishwasher, you can Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher switch both refill indicators for salt and salt when the Salt indicator light rinse aid off if you wish (see "Options, comes on.
Before using for the first time Rinse aid Rinse aid is needed to prevent spotting on dishes and glassware. The rinse aid is filled in the reservoir and the set amount will be automatically dosed. Filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir.
Before using for the first time Turn the dishwasher off with the Rinse aid indicator button, if it is turned on. When the Rinse Aid indicator lights up, the rinse aid reservoir contains suffi- Press the Start button and, simulta- cient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programs only.
Loading the dishwasher – Make sure that small items cannot Tips fall through the holders in the bas- Remove coarse food residues from the kets. dishes. Small items, e.g., lids, should there- fore be placed in the cutlery tray or There is no need to rinse items under cutlery basket (depending on model).
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Loading the dishwasher Items not recommended for dish- Glass care washing – Clouding may occur on glasses after – Wooden cutlery, cutting boards and frequent washing. If delicate glass- dishes or items with wooden parts ware is washed in the dishwasher, ensure that only very low tempera- –...
Loading the dishwasher Loading examples With models with cutlery tray, 10 standard place settings Lower basket Upper basket Cutlery tray (depending on model)
Loading the dishwasher Cup rack FlexAssist Using the yellow lever , lift the cup The yellow FlexAssist components indi- rack upwards to make room for tall cate which elements of the baskets for items. dishes and cutlery tray are moveable. They also act as grips and have sym- Glasses can be arranged along the po- bols embossed on them to show what...
Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the upper basket Dishwashers with cutlery tray In order to gain more space for taller Plate in inches (cm) Upper items the upper basket can be adjusted basket Upper Lower on three levels with 3/4" (2 cm) between adjustment basket basket...
Loading the dishwasher Hinged spikes Lower basket Both rows of spikes at the front can be See "Loading the dishwasher, Loading lowered to make more room for large examples" for examples of how to items, e.g., pots, pans, and dishes. load dishware and cutlery.
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Loading the dishwasher Removable spiked insert Bottle holder (depending on model) The comfort insert is used for plates, The bottle holder can be used to wash dishes, and pots. narrow items, e.g., milk and baby bot- tles. The spiked insert at the back can be re- moved to make more room for larger items such as shallow pans and casse- role dishes.
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Cutlery tray (depending on model) 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. Spoon heads should be placed in con- tact with at least one of the serrated re- tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off them freely.
(e.g., tea, cof- For optimum cleaning and drying re- fee, tomato sauce). sults, use Miele dishwasher detergent and add Miele salt and Miele rinse aid Most dishwasher detergents are mildly separately. alkaline and contain enzymes and oxy- gen-based bleaching agents.
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Operation Detergent dosage Dishwasher detergents can Follow the dosage recommended by cause burning in the nose, mouth, the manufacturer on the packaging. and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Unless directed otherwise, use one Avoid inhaling or swallowing dish- detergent tab or add 1 1/4 - 2 table- washer detergent.
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Operation Adding detergent Add the required amount of detergent and close the flap. Press the opening catch on the deter- gent dispenser. The flap will spring Make sure that the detergent packag- open. ing is properly closed after use to avoid it getting damp and becoming The flap is always open at the end of a lumpy.
Operation Turning on Selecting a program Make sure the spray arms are not ob- Choose your program according to the structed. type of load and the degree of soiling. Close the door. The different programs and their uses are described in the Program Over- ...
Operation Starting a program Time display The duration of the program selected The dishwasher can be started only if appears in hours and minutes in the the door is closed. display before the program begins. Dur- Press the Start button. ing the program, the time left until the end of the program is displayed.
Operation Energy management At the end of the program The program has finished when . To save energy, the dishwasher will switch off automatically 10 minutes af- appears in the display. ter the last time a button has been The drying fan may continue to run for pressed or 10 minutes after the end of a few minutes at the end of the pro- the program (see "Options, Optimize...
Operation Turning off the dishwasher Unloading the dishwasher At the end of a program: Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot. Allow the The dishwasher can be switched off dishes to cool until they are comfortable at any time using the ...
Operation Interrupting a program Changing a program A program will be interrupted as soon If the detergent dispenser flap has al- as the door is opened. ready opened, do not change the program. Close the door and press the Start button.
Options Turn the dishwasher on with the Short button. The "Short" option reduces the du- The Start indicator light flashes. ration of programs in which this option is available (see "Program overview"). Select a program. In order to achieve optimum cleaning ...
Options Press the button 9 times. Turning off the refill indicators The indicator light will flash 9 times If you consistently use a Tab detergent, at short intervals. you can deactivate the refill indicators if you wish. The flashing sequence in the time dis- ...
Options Turn the dishwasher on with the Delay Start button. You can set the start time for a pro- The Start indicator light flashes. gram. The start time can be delayed be- tween 30 minutes and 24 hours. Select the desired program. The delay period is shown in 30 min- ...
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Options If Optimize Standby is switched on If you open the door during the delay (see "Programming options, Optimize start time, you must then press the Standby"), the time display will go out Start button to continue the delay start after a few minutes following activa- time.
Options Press the button 8 times. Optimize Standby The indicator light will flash 8 times "Optimize Standby" is activated by de- at short intervals. fault. The flashing sequence in the display To save energy, the dishwasher will shows whether or not Optimize Standby switch off automatically a few minutes is activated.
Options Press the button 19 times. Factory default settings The indicator light will flash once at a If you have altered any settings from the long interval and then 9 times at short factory default, you can reset them intervals.
Program overview Program When to use Program sequence Pre- Main Interim Final Drying wash wash rinse rinse °F/°C °F/°C Program for regular use to completely 120- 145- Normal wash a full load of normally soiled needed 140/ 154/ dishes with the ability to adjust en- ergy and water consumption based on the soil load of the dishes.
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Program overview Consumption Duration Energy Water Cold water Hot water Gallons/Liters Cold water Hot water 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C h:min h:min 0.97 1.04 3.2/12.1 2:16 1:59 1.30 1.50 3.4/13.0 3:20 3:01 0.95 1.10 3.0/11.5 2:23 2:01 1.00 1.10 2.8/10.5 1:08 0:58 1.25 1.40...
If, however, there are limescale or grease deposits in the wash cabinet, these can be removed with a special cleaning agent (available from Miele). Follow the instructions on the packag- ing. If you mainly use low temperature pro- grams (<...
Cleaning and care To better maintain your appliance Cleaning the door front avoid the following: If soiling remains longer, it may – Cleaning products containing soda, happen that the surfaces can be- ammonia, acid, or chloride come discolored or changed. –...
Cleaning and care Filter system Filter system Turn the dishwasher off. The filter system in the base of the wash cabinet prevents food from being redeposited on dishes. It also protects the circulation pump from damage caused by foreign objects. ...
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Cleaning and care Replace the filter system so that it lies To clean the inside of the filter, the flap flat in the base of the wash cabinet. must be opened: Press catches together in the di- ...
Cleaning and care Cleaning the spray arms Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray arms should therefore be inspected and cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months). Turn the dishwasher off. Remove the spray arms as follows: ...
Reset the fuse (see data plate for the correct fuse rating). The dishwasher stops The circuit breaker has tripped. during a program. Reset the fuse (see data plate for the correct fuse rating). If the circuit breaker trips again, contact Miele Ser- vice.
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Press the Start button. pears in the display. If the indicator lights flash again, there is a technical fault. Contact Miele Service. Fault : The WaterProof System has reacted. The drain pump is still Turn off the water supply.
Frequently Asked Questions Water intake fault Problem Possible cause and solution The Intake/Drain indica- The water supply is turned off. tor flashes on and off. Turn on the water supply fully. The dishwasher stops Before fixing the fault: during a program. ...
Frequently Asked Questions General problems Problem Possible cause and solution The indicator lights and The dishwasher has switched off automatically to time display are dark. save energy. Turn the dishwasher on again with the button. Detergent residue is left The dispenser was still damp when detergent was in the dispenser at the added.
Frequently Asked Questions Noises Problem Possible cause and solution There is a knocking A spray arm is hitting the dishes. noise in the wash cabi- Interrupt the program, and rearrange the items net. which are obstructing the spray arm. There is a rattling noise Dishes is moving around in the wash cabinet.
Frequently Asked Questions Poor cleaning results Problem Possible cause and solution The dishes are not The dishes were not loaded correctly. clean. See notes in "Loading the dishwasher". The program was not powerful enough. Select a more intensive program (see "Program overview").
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution Dishes is not dry or cut- The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse aid lery and glasses are reservoir is empty. spotty. Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage, or change the brand of rinse aid (see "Before using for the first time - Rinse aid").
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution White residue is visible The rinse aid dosage is too low. on dishes and cutlery, Increase the dosage (see "Before using for the first clouding occurs on time, Rinse aid"). glassware; this film can The salt reservoir is empty.
Replace the filter and washer, making This filter is available from a Miele sure they are sitting correctly. dealer or Miele Service. Reconnect the water intake valve to...
Frequently asked questions Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a program, the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean. ...
Miele appliance. Please note that unless expressly ap- proved in writing by Miele’s Service de- partment, Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by Miele.
These and many other useful products glass protection additives can be ordered from a Miele dealer or – Phosphate-free - kind to the environ- via the Miele Webshop (see end of this ment booklet for contact details).
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Optional accessories Dishwasher care products Miele cleaning and care products pro- vide optimum care for your dishwasher. Dishwasher cleaner – Cleans the dishwasher effectively and thoroughly – Removes grease, bacteria, and un- pleasant odors – Ensures excellent dishwashing re- sults Dishwasher descaler –...
Installation Instructions Please refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions. To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, please contact Miele for additional instructions. Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information.
Technical Service Department: USA: 1-800-999-1360 A damaged power cord must only be CDN: 1-800-565-6435 replaced with a genuine Miele cord by a Miele service technician. Specifications The dishwasher comes equipped with a Grounding instructions 4 ft (1.2 m) powercord with a molded plug for connection to 120 V, 60 Hz,...
Water connection The Miele WaterProof System After connecting the dishwasher to the water supply, check that the wa- With proper installation, the Miele Wa- ter intake is airtight. terProof System will protect you from water damage. To avoid any damage to the ap-...
Water connection Drainage Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose, and that it is not – The machine comes equipped with a squashed or stretched. built-in non-return valve on the dis- charge side to prevent waste water from flowing back into the dish- After servicing the appliance, ensure washer.
Sound emission testing Prerequisites for sound emission tests Load the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro- gram. Setup for sound emission tests The dishwasher must be set up according to the following specifications. Install the dishwasher into an analyzing unit. ...
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Sound emission testing Push the provided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until it is 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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Sound emission testing Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending on model) . Push the insulating strip into the front top edge of the toe-kick .
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