Operating instructions for dishwashers ö To prevent accidents and reduce the risk of damaging the machine, read the Operating Manual before installing or using the machine. M.-Nr. 04 390 922...
“i”- dishwashers are designed for instal- lation under a continuous countertop. The control panel with its accessories is included with the “i”- dishwasher in a separate package for on-site installa- tion. The front is designed to accept a custom made panel, matching the exist- ing kitchen cabinets.
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Guide to the appliance 1. Upper spray arm (not visible) 2. Cutlery tray 3. Inlet funnel for middle spray arm 4. Upper basket 5. Water hardness selector 6. Middle spray arm 7. Lower spray arm 8. Four height adjustable levelling legs 9.
Use deter- gents made for residential dishwashers only. Do not use your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. Do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.
Please dispose of these ma- Make full use of the baskets without terials as you would any other overloading the dishwasher for the recyclable products. most economical washing. For small loads: Disposal of your old machine.
See the program See the corresponding chapters for de- chart for further program descriptions. tailed information on the above points. When the dishwasher is run for the first time, the selected program will not start for approximately 7 minutes.
Opening and closing the door Opening and closing the door To open the door. Child safety lock. Press the release catch inside the The child safety lock is designed to door grip. deter children from opening the dish- washer door. If the door is opened during operation, all functions are automatically inter- Use the key provided to turn the...
4 gr/gal, the water should be softened. The dishwasher is factory set for a hard- ness level of 22 gr/gal. If your water is harder or softer, the setting will need to be adjusted.
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Check that the water hardness selec- store the change in memory. tor in the wash cabinet is set to set- ting 6. Turn the dishwasher off. Turn the program selector knob to the “STOP” position. Press the “Delay start” and “START”...
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The water hardness selector in the wash cabinet must be set to 5, (48 - 65 gr/gal). Turn the dishwasher off. Turn the program selector knob to the “STOP” position. Press the “Delay start” and “START”...
Clean any excess salt from the threads of the reservoir opening. Screw the cap on firmly. If the dishwasher will not be used im- mediately after reactivation, run the RINSE & HOLD program. This will remove any traces of salt from the...
After the reservoir has been filled, the water softener is automatically reacti- vated the next time the dishwasher is run. The “Softener” indicator lamp illumi- nates during this process. Using a screwdriver, carefully pivot...
Adding rinse aid Adding rinse aid The use of Rinse Aid is recommended Adding rinse aid. to prevent spotting on dishes and glass- ware that normally occurs during the drying phase of automatic dishwashing. Inadvertently filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent always leads to damage to the reservoir.
Adding rinse aid Setting the dosage. Close the dishwasher door halfway The dosage selector comes factory set and pour liquid rinse aid into the stor- to 3. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6, de- age container until it is visible on the pending on your requirements.
Some food items may contain natural dyes that can discolor plastic items in the dishwasher ( e.g. carrots, to- matoes, ketchup, etc.). The stability of plastic items is not affected by this discoloration.
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery tray. Loading examples. The easily loaded cutlery tray ensures thorough cleaning of cutlery and cook- ing utensils. In addition, the cutlery tray insert is removable and can be carried to a drawer or table for easy loading or unloading, thereby eliminating much of the handling of the cutlery.
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Loading the dishwasher Place the heads of cutlery with round To make unloading easier, cutlery can or oval handles in the holders. This will be grouped in zones, one for knives, secure them during the wash cycle. one for forks, etc.
Loading the dishwasher Adjustable cup racks. Coffee bar. To make room for tall glasses, raise the Place coffee mugs on top of the bar so rack upwards. Lower it to double stack that they sit at a slant. This allows all smaller items.
Loading the dishwasher Depending on the setting of the upper Adjusting the upper basket. basket, the following dishware dimen- (depending on model) sions can be accommodated: The upper basket height is adjustable. If tall items of dishware are being Upper...
– Clouding may occur on glasses after frequent washing. Miele recommends: Wash delicate glassware using the ECONOMY program or the CHINA & CRYSTAL program with a tempera- ture of 45 °C/115 °F (if so equipped).
Keep children away from detergent and from the dishwasher when the door is open. Press the latch on the detergent dis- To avoid the danger of children com- penser.
The higher the temperature of the in- take water, the better the drying results. Open the door of the dishwasher 2-3 inches (5-6 mm) at the end of the program to speed the drying pro-...
Program chart Program chart Program When to use Detergent Compart- Compart- Compart- ment ment ment (Pre-wash) (Main (Main wash) wash) Universal Programs NORMAL This program is for normal everyday loads. 20 % 100 % 55 °C/130 °F NORMAL Same as NORMAL 55 °C/130 °F, but at a 20 % 80 % 100 %...
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Program cycle USAGE Electric (kWh) Water Prelimi- Pre-wash Main Interim Final Drying Water hot Liters/ nary pre- wash rinse rinse (49 °C / Gallons wash 120 °F) 19/5.0 1.13 19/5.0 0.89 24/6.3 0.98 24/6.3 0.20 24/6.3 1.13 19/5.0 0.75 14/3.7 0.47 19/5.0 0.56...
The most cur- rent value will then be displayed the Starting a program. next time the dishwasher is turned on. Turn the program and temperature selector knob (21) clockwise or The time remaining is displayed as the program progresses.
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Warning! Your Miele dishwasher is designed The water in the dishwasher may to shut off the water flow and drain be hot, and steam may be present! the machine in the rare event of a Only open the door if absolutely valve failure.
Press the “START” button (18). Delay start (18). The starting time of a program can be The dishwasher counts down the delayed up to 9 hours and 30 minutes minutes of the chosen delay, then (in 30 minute increments), in order to starts the program automatically.
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Additional features “Top Solo” can be selected with all Top Solo (18). wash programs. When this feature is selected, the ma- jority of the water is directed to the top Choose a program. and middle spray arms of the dish- The length of the program will appear washer.
Unloading the dishwasher Unloading the dishwasher Dishes tend to break and chip easier when they are hot. Allow the dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading them. If the door is opened at the comple- tion of the drying cycle, the dishes will cool much faster.
Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. The combination filter in the base of the wash cabinet should be regu- larly inspected and cleaned as necessary. Any broken glass or dishware should be removed imme- diately upon discovery.
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Cleaning and care Turn the combination filter over and Replace the combination filter so open the coarse filter cover by pull- that it lies flat in the base of the wash ing back on the locking tab. cabinet. Secure it by turning the handle clockwise.
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Cleaning and care Cleaning the spray arms. On rare occasions particles of food may get stuck in the spray arm jets. They can be easily cleaned as follows: Remove the lower basket and the cutlery tray (if so equipped). The cut- lery tray frame can be pushed back Unscrew and remove the upper spray arm.
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If the water in the dishwasher is not completely drained at the end of a pro- gram, the drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked. To clean them: Remove the combination filter.
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A filter is incorporated in the inlet hose that is attached to the dishwasher’s main shutoff valve. If your water supply is hard, or the pipes contain sediment; this filter may clog and prevent suffi- cient water from entering the wash cabinet.
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These filters can be obtained from the Miele Parts Department. Cleaning the control panel. The control panel can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild deter- gent.
If the lines are still displayed, call the minor problems can be easily cor- Miele Service Department. rected. If you are unable to correct the problem, please contact the Miele Ser- The “Spray arm” indicator lamp vice Department. flashes. – The middle spray arm is obstructed Any work on the electrical compo- by an item in the basket.
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– Not enough rinse aid was used. Water remains in the dishwasher at the end of a program. – The drain hose is kinked or clogged. – The drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked - see “Cleaning and...
It allows a technician with the proper equipment to access the pro- – the Miele Service Department. (See gramming of the dishwasher to take ad- back cover for addresses). vantage of the latest technological de- Please have the model number of your velopments.
Accessories Accessories Bottle holder. (depending on model) A bottle holder (for milk or baby bottles) is available for use in the lower basket. To achieve the proper cleaning results, the bottle holder should only be placed in the positions marked with white. Do not place them in the marked posi- tions.
A stainless steel plate is supplied to A panel can be custom made for instal- protect the underside of the countertop lation on the front of the dishwasher, as- against steam rising from the dish- suring a perfect match with the kitchen washer when the door is opened.
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Install the slides. Two slides are included and should be installed on the feet of the dishwasher Push the machine into the opening, before the machine is pushed under making sure the electrical cable and the countertop.
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Make sure the machine is Several turns may be needed to set the level when adjustments are complete. correct height. The dishwasher should be raised until it just touches the underside of the counter- top.
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Install the necessary spacer bars on the control panel. If the GDU decor set is being used, (to convert an “i” dishwasher to a “U” Place the seal onto the ventilation grill. version), the spacer bars...
A custom door panel matching the kit- with the drawer fronts of the kitchen chen cabinetry can be installed on the cabinets by adjusting the spacer dishwasher by using the provided bars. bracket. Length: 21" - 25 3/4" (53.3 - 65.4 cm) Width: 23 1/2"...
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Using the previous measurement, the countertop about 4" (10 cm). draw a horizontal line “X” inches If the dishwasher is installed at the above the bottom of the panel. end of the kitchen cabinets: Pull the Important: Make certain the line drawn machine out as far as is necessary using measurement “X”...
– turn counterclockwise to loosen. further until they are tight against the floor. Do not drill any additional holes through any portion of the wash cabinet. If in doubt about how to se- cure the dishwasher, please call the Miele Service Department.
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For openings greater than 23 5/8" (60 cm) wide: Pull the dishwasher out from under the countertop about 4" (10 cm). Pull the dishwasher 4" (10 cm) out of Position the securing bracket. its opening. Push the dishwasher back into the...
Fasten the dishwasher to the ad- jacent cabinets using the supplied screws and bushings. Make sure a bushing is placed over the screw be- fore inserting it into its mounting hole.
(see following page). After installation, carefully open the To adjust the depth (recess) of the dishwasher door to check that the toekick, release the tension on the front panel does not hit the toekick. spring clips as shown, and push the...
Screw the toekick onto the installed If the dishwasher door does not open brackets, with the cutting lines to- completely, the toekick may need fur- wards the top, and pull out evenly ther trimming.
Electrical connection Electrical connection Exercise care when pulling the dish- It is the responsibility and obligation washer in or out, so as not to dam- of the customer to ensure that the age the power cord or hoses. electrical and plumbing installation is carried out by a qualified installer GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.
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GRND To ground connector GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. Warning. Hardwiring the dishwasher should only be done if required by local electrical codes, and then in a manner consistent with those codes. Do not cut the plug...
An air gap is built into the water inlet the side or bottom of the cabinet adjoin- system to prevent potable water mixing ing the dishwasher is necessary if the with waste water. valve box needs to be passed through.
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If the hose is too long, coil it neatly and place it be- hind the machine. If the standard 3/8" copper plumbing for a dishwasher already exists with a com- pression fitting and valve as pictured: Cut the 3/8" copper tubing after the valve.
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Maximum drain height: 3 ft (1 m) A - above the trap using the clamp pro- Maximum drain hose length: 12 ft (3.5 m) vided, or B - to the dishwasher connector of the Do not shorten the drain hose. garbage disposal. Electrical wiring and components...
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Plumbing Venting the drainage system Additional note. Only if the dishwasher drain hose is Since all Miele dishwashers are connected to a floor drain or to a equipped with an odor trap and non-re- drain pipe that is below the level of...
Technical Data Technical Data Height 33 1/8" (84 cm) adjustable to 35" (89 cm) Width 23 1/2 " (59.8 cm) Width of opening 23 5/8" (60 cm) Depth 22 1/2" (57 cm) U and i models Depth with door open 47 1/2"...
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