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Operating Instructions
Dishwasher

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐

fore installation or use.

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M.-Nr. 10 014 210

HG05

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Dishwasher To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions be fore installation or use en US M Nr 10 014 210 HG05 ...

Page 2: ...19 Basic settings 20 Before using the appliance for the first time you require 22 Dishwasher salt 22 Filling the salt reservoir 23 Salt refill indicator 24 Rinse aid 25 Adding rinse aid 25 Rinse aid indicator 26 Loading the dishwasher 27 Tips 27 Loading examples 29 Upper basket 33 Adjusting the upper basket 35 Lower basket 36 Grates and filters 39 Cutlery 41 3D cutlery tray depending on model 41 O...

Page 3: ...sorWash 60 AutoOpen 60 Knock2Open 61 BrilliantLight 61 Optimize Standby 61 Check filters 62 Changing the main menu 62 Saving options 63 Temperature 63 Brightness 63 Volume 63 Memory 64 RemoteVision 64 Version info 64 EcoStart 65 Showroom program 67 Factory default settings 67 Closing the Settings menu 67 Cleaning and care 68 Cleaning the wash cabinet 68 Cleaning the door and the door seal 68 Clean...

Page 4: ...al problems 78 Noises 80 Poor cleaning results 81 Frequently asked questions 84 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 84 Customer service 85 Repairs 85 Warranty 85 Optional accessories 86 88 Installation Instructions 89 Electrical connection 90 Water connection 92 Connection to the water supply 92 Drainage 93 Sound emission testing 94 ...

Page 5: ...dishwasher please read the installation plan and the operating instructions carefully before it is installed and used for the first time They con tain important information on its installation safety use and main tenance Keep the installation plan and the operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compli ance wit...

Page 6: ...itable for outdoor use It must only be used as specified in these operating instructions for cleaning domestic dishware and cutlery Any other usage is not supported 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 lack of experience and knowledge ...

Page 7: ... on model is active keep young children away from the area in which the door opens Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the open ing mechanism 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 can cause burning in the mouth nose and throat if swallo...

Page 8: ... held liable for the consequences of an inadequate grounding 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 supply via a suitable switched socket using a 3 pin plug with a grounding contact it must not be hard wired The electrical socket must be ...

Page 9: ...th sides They are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half open approx 45 opening angle It is also important that the door cannot fall open The door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens at 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 s...

Page 10: ...parts only Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safe ty of the appliance During installation maintenance and repair work the appliance must 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 a special cable of the same type available from Miele by a Miele au thorized service t...

Page 11: ...der 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 conversion kit 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 by protruding metal parts The door springs must be adjusted equally on b...

Page 12: ...ough 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 may cause damage and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical re action such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent This will cause seri...

Page 13: ...rt 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 manufactur...

Page 14: ...e b Cutlery tray depending on model c Upper basket d Middle spray arm e Air intake for drying depending on model f Lower spray arm g Filter system h Data plate i Rinse aid reservoir j Dual compartment detergent dis penser k TimeControl function l Reservoir for dishwasher salt ...

Page 15: ...evious menu or deleting values which have been set previously f OK button For selecting the option shown in the display For confirming messages g Display See next page for more information h button with indicator light De lay Start For selecting the Delay Start func tion These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models with different heights The specific dishwasher models ...

Page 16: ...he right of the dis play indicates that more options or more text are available which can be displayed by touching the relevant ar row button A dotted line will appear under the last option available The OK sensor button is used to con firm a message or setting and also to move to the next menu or another menu level A check will appear beside the op tion which is currently selected To exit a sub m...

Page 17: ...s without overloading the dishwasher Choose a program that best suits the degree of soiling and the type of dishes being washed Select the ECO program depending on model for energy saving dish washing This program is the most ef ficient in terms of its combined ener gy and water consumption at clean ing normally soiled dishware If your dishwasher is connected to a hot water supply select the Energ...

Page 18: ...the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically interrupt ed The number of knocks required for opening the door can be changed if wished see Settings Knock2Open Water in the dishwasher may be hot Danger of scalding Only open the door during operation if absolutely necessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so Keep the area around the door free of obstructions At the end ...

Page 19: ...opener into the gap between the dishwasher front and the neighboring unit door about 5 7 8 15 cm below the coun ter Turn the emergency door opener clockwise until it engages behind the dishwasher front Then use it to pull the door open Closing the door Push the baskets in Then raise the door upwards until the catch engages The door will then close automatically Danger of crushing injuries Do not p...

Page 20: ...ate and confirm your selection with OK To learn about the display read the section with the same name A check will appear next to the lan guage that has been set Time of day The display will then change to the screen for setting the time The time of day needs to be set before the Delay start program option can be used You can also show the current time of day in the display Use the arrow buttons t...

Page 21: ...ice calls Enter the water hardness below ____________ gr gal d The dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level of 1 gr gal 1 d Use the arrow buttons to select the hardness of your water supply and confirm with OK See Settings menu Water hardness for more information The message Set up successfully com pleted will then appear in the display After confirming this message with ...

Page 22: ...ftened This takes place automatical ly in the integrated water softener The water softener in the dishwasher is suit able for a water hardness level of up to 73 gr gal 70 d The water softener requires dishwasher salt Depending on the water hardness level 22 gr gal or 21 d dishwasher salt is not required if combination tablets are being used see Operation Deter gent If the water in your area is ver...

Page 23: ...e cap is removed It should therefore only be removed in order to refill the salt reservoir Fill the reservoir with approx 2 qt 2 l of water first use only Place the funnel provided over the salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt until the reservoir is full The salt reservoir holds approx 4 lbs 2 kg of salt depending on the brand used Clean any excess salt from around the reservoir opening and...

Page 24: ...After the salt reservoir has been filled the refill indicator may still appear in the display if the salt concentration has not yet reached the correct level If this is the case confirm again with OK The salt refill indicator will be turned off if you have programmed the dishwash er for a water hardness below 5 gr gal 5 d If you only ever use Tab products in your dishwasher you can switch off both...

Page 25: ...mount will be automatically dosed Filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers into the res ervoir When using Tab detergents rinse aid is not needed Adding rinse aid Press the button on the lid of the rinse aid reservoir in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open ...

Page 26: ...er foaming occurring dur ing the next program You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for best results see Settings menu Rinse aid Rinse aid indicator When the Refill rinse aid message ap pears in the display the reservoir con tains sufficient rinse aid for 2 3 pro grams only Add rinse aid Confirm with OK The message will go out If you only ever use Tab products in your dishwasher you can turn off bot...

Page 27: ...should be placed in the center of the basket to ensure better water coverage Concave items such as mugs or bowls should be placed at an angle so that the water can run off The spray arms must not be blocked by items which are too tall or hang through the baskets If in doubt test for free movement by manually rotat ing the spray arms Make sure that small items cannot fall through the holders in the...

Page 28: ...th a soft cloth Silver which has been in contact with foods containing sulphur can discolor These include egg yolk onions mayon naise mustard fish and marinades Aluminum components e g range hood grease filters must not be cleaned with a commercial or in dustrial cleaning agent These may damage the material Tip When purchasing new dishware and cutlery make sure they are dish washer safe Glass care...

Page 29: ...Loading the dishwasher 29 Loading examples Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray depending on model ...

Page 30: ...Loading the dishwasher 30 Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray depending on model ...

Page 31: ...Loading the dishwasher 31 Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery basket Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery basket ...

Page 32: ...Loading the dishwasher 32 Loading for 13 standard place settings with cutlery basket Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery basket ...

Page 33: ... Long items such as soup ladles mix ing spoons and long knives should be placed lying down across the front of the upper basket Adjustable cup rack depending on model Raise the rack to make room for tall items Glasses can be arranged along the po sitioning rail of the cup rack to give them some support during the pro gram Lower the cup rack and lean the glasses against it or double stack smaller p...

Page 34: ...esigned to hold glasses with long stems securely Lower the rail and lean tall glasses against it You can also move one of the side in serts of the cutlery tray to make more room for tall glasses Adjusting the height You can set the glassware rack at two different heights Pull the rail upwards and click it back into position at the required height Use the low setting for small glasses and tumblers ...

Page 35: ...n into position Depending on the setting of the upper basket the following plate dimensions can be accommodated Dishwashers with cutlery basket see data plate for model number Upper basket adjust ment Plate in inches cm Upper basket Lower basket Stand ard XXL Upper 7 7 8 20 9 7 16 24 12 3 16 31 13 3 4 35 Middle 8 11 16 22 10 1 4 26 11 7 16 29 Lower 9 7 16 24 11 28 10 5 8 27 Dishwashers with cutler...

Page 36: ...asket When tilted plates up to 13 3 4 35 cm in diameter can be accommodated Removable MultiComfort insert The rear section of the lower basket is used for washing cups glasses plates pots and pans You can remove the MultiComfort insert to make more room for larger items such as casserole dishes Removing the insert Pull the yellow handle forwards and remove the insert Refitting the insert Fit the i...

Page 37: ...mpagne flutes can be leaned against the glass rack or suspended from it You can set the glass rack at two differ ent heights Slide the glass rack to the desired height until the catches click into place at the top Glassware rack This rail is designed to hold glasses with long stems securely Lower the rail and lean tall glasses against it ...

Page 38: ...d saucers The spikes can be lowered to make more room for large items e g pots pans and dishes Press the yellow lever downwards and then lower the spikes Bottle holder The bottle holder can be used to wash narrow items e g milk and baby bot tles If the bottle holder is not needed lift it up and fold the sides down as illustrated ...

Page 39: ...rs protrude over the side of the basket Heavy and sharp wash loads can damage the coating of the basket struts Load grates griddle plates and fil ters carefully Only place dishwasher safe Miele grates filters and gill plates in the dishwasher Grates Rust damages the dishwasher Wash only grates that are undam aged and not rusty Place the upper basket in the top po sition Load the grate in the botto...

Page 40: ...the grilling surface facing upwards to guarantee better drying Filters You can wash two range hood filters in the upper basket and two in the bottom basket at once If you only want to wash two filters put them in the upper basket Upper basket Lower basket Be careful when unloading the filters At the end of the program the filters may still contain hot water ...

Page 41: ...s on the base of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off them freely The upper spray arm must not be blocked by items which are too big The side sections of the tray can be moved into the middle to accommodate tall items of dishware in the upper bas ket If spoon handles do not fit between the holders lay them the other way round You can use the yellow slide to adjust the height of the middl...

Page 42: ...detergent to compartment II depending on the level of soiling With very heavy soil ing you can also add a small amount of detergent to compartment l Tabs may not dissolve completely when the Express program if availa ble is used Use only the recommended amount of detergent Continued use of too much detergent may cause machine damage Dishwasher detergents can cause burning in the nose mouth and thr...

Page 43: ...ergent packag ing is properly closed after use to avoid it getting damp and becoming lumpy Dispensing aid Compartment I holds a maximum of 2 teaspoons 10 ml Compartment II holds a maximum of 3 5 tablespoons 50 ml of detergent The marks in compartment II indicate the levels of approximately 1 and 2 tablespoons 20 and 30 ml respective ly The marks indicate the approximate fill level in ml when the d...

Page 44: ...m according to the type of load and the degree of soiling The different programs and their uses are described in the Program Over view chapter Use the arrow buttons to set the desired program and confirm with the OK button The display will switch to the program menu Tap the sensor button to call up more information about the program currently selected You can now select Options for your program se...

Page 45: ...utes if at all Oth erwise important program stages could be omitted Time display The estimated duration of the program selected appears in hours and minutes in the display before the program be gins During the program the time left until the end of the program is dis played Each program stage is indicated by a symbol Pre wash Soak Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying Finish The program durat...

Page 46: ...ogram start Time remaining ex ceeds 60 minutes 3 indicator lights Time remaining 60 41 minutes 2 indicator lights Time remaining 40 21 minutes 1 indicator light Time remaining 20 1 minute All indicators off The program has finished Energy management To save energy the dishwasher will switch off automatically 10 minutes af ter the last time a button has been pressed or after the end of the program ...

Page 47: ...slightly if applicable The drying fan may continue to run for a few minutes at the end of the pro gram You can now empty the dishwasher If you have deactivated the auto matic door opening function see Settings menu AutoOpen but would still like to open the door at the end of the program make sure that you open the door fully Otherwise steam from the dishwash er could damage the edge of the counter...

Page 48: ... of time e g while on vacation the water supply should be closed Unloading the dishwasher Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot Allow the dishes to cool until they are comforta ble enough to handle before unloading them The dishes will cool much faster if you open the door when the program has ended First unload the lower basket then the upper basket and finally the cutlery t...

Page 49: ...for approx 20 seconds This will enable the tem perature in the wash cabinet to set tle After that confirm the message with the OK and close the door with in four seconds Changing a program If the detergent dispenser flap has already opened do not change the program If a program has already started and you wish to change it proceed as fol lows Open the door Press the sensor button Confirm the messa...

Page 50: ...Settings menu Save options Short The Short extra reduces the duration of the programs in which this option is available by up to 30 The selection of Short may have priority over other selected Extras In order to achieve optimum cleaning results energy consumption may in crease slightly with this option When used in combination with the Rapid program the Short extra results in a wash program withou...

Page 51: ...emperature Soak The Soak extra is used for soaking dish ware with dried on soiling Energy and water consumption will in crease with this extra If you are using powder dishwasher de tergent add approx 5 g to compart ment I Pre Rinse The Pre Rinse extra can be used for re moving easily soluble soiling from dish ware Adding a pre rinse will increase the pro gram duration and increase energy and water...

Page 52: ... can run into the dishwasher before it is required Open the door Turn the dishwasher on using the sensor button Select the program you want from the main menu Press the button The indicator light will light up You then have a choice of Start at End at and EcoStart Select the function you want Now enter the required time If while you are setting the time you do not press any buttons for several sec...

Page 53: ...gin automatically Finish at With the End at function you set the time at which you wish the program to end Use the arrow buttons to set the hour and confirm with OK The hour will be saved and the minute number block will be highlighted Use the arrow buttons to set the minutes and confirm with OK The display will revert to the program menu and the estimated start time will appear Close the door wit...

Page 54: ...art flashing The estimated start time for the pro gram selected will appear in the display The selected program will start auto matically during the most cost effective time zone It will finish at the latest by the set finish time Changing or deleting set times You can change the set times or the program before the start time in the dis play is reached Open the door Press the button Select the fun...

Page 55: ...tergent than recommended 2X X X X X China Crystal GlassCare program for tempera ture sensitive glasses and dishes with light soiling Use 50 of the detergent amount X X X X X SaniWash To sanitize dishware e g baby bottles cutting boards and preparation dishware X 2X X X Extra Quiet Extra quiet program for mixed loads with standard slightly dried on food residue with a longer program duration X X X ...

Page 56: ...ash program for cleaning Miele grates the Miele griddle plate and Miele range hood filters X X X X X Glasses No Rinse Aid To wash glassware without detergent and rinse aid rinse cycle with warm wa ter X X X Energy Saver The water intake tempera ture must be 115 F 45 C for light to normally soiled dishware 2X X X X X Sensor Wash Program for dried on re mains and non sensitive loads Temperature wate...

Page 57: ...emory If this is the case use the sensor button to switch to the main menu To learn about the display read the section with the same name Select the Settings option The display will switch to the Settings menu Select the option you want to change Press the sensor button to see more information about the program cur rently selected Sub menu options which have already been selected will have a check...

Page 58: ...e if a language which you do not understand has already been set If this is the case keep selecting the option which has a flag after it until you reach the Language sub menu Time of day The current time of day must be set be fore you can use the Delay start option Setting the clock format You can select either a 24 hour or 12 hour clock Select the Clock format option Select the setting you want a...

Page 59: ...ect the water hardness level for your area and confirm your selection with OK A check will appear beside the wa ter hardness which has been set d gr gal f Display 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 d gr gal f Display 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 21 22 38 2...

Page 60: ... pro gram so that it will remove stubborn soiling in a lightly soiled load Select the setting you want and con firm with OK AutoOpen At the end of programs with a drying phase except Extra Quiet the door will open automatically a little in order to help the drying process see Program overview In the ECO program depending on mode the door will open automatically during the drying phase This functio...

Page 61: ...hed off Select the setting you want and con firm with OK Optimize Standby The dishwasher is supplied with the Op timize standby function switched on as standard To save energy the dishwasher will switch off automatically a few minutes after the last time a button has been pressed or after the end of a program The dishwasher will not switch off in the event of a fault Optimize Standby can be switch...

Page 62: ...an interval between 30 and 60 program cycles The Check filters message is set at the factory to appear after every 50 pro gram cycles Select the interval you want and con firm this with OK Changing the main menu You can change the order of the pro grams in the program selection menu and also enter your favorite programs into the first two program places Select the programs you want to place in the...

Page 63: ... of buzzer tones will sound at the end of the program or if there is a fault as long as the buzzer has been ac tivated Buzzer in the event of a fault The buzzer in the event of a fault will sound four times at intervals with a short pause between each set of tones The buzzer which sounds when there is a fault cannot be deactivated Buzzer at the end of a program The buzzer at the end of a program w...

Page 64: ...or switched off Select the volume you want using the Quieter and Louder options or switch the keypad tone off Confirm with OK Memory With the Memory function activated the dishwasher will save the last pro gram selected When you switch the dishwasher off and back on again the last program se lected will appear in the display instead of the main menu Select the setting you want and con firm with OK...

Page 65: ... required for each program The dishwasher will then start automati cally in the cheapest electricity rate time and the program will end at the lat est at the finish time set Setting the electricity rate times Before you can use the EcoStart option you must set at least one electricity rate time Select an electricity rate time from R1 R3 to set The start of the electricity rate time se lected will ...

Page 66: ...ng and confirm with OK The change will be saved Deleting the electricity rate times You can delete the settings for an electricity rate time and in doing so deactivate the EcoStart option for this time zone Select an electricity rate time from R1 R3 to delete Select Delete Confirm the query Delete rate R1 with Delete The settings for the electricity rate time selected will be reset Confirm the mes...

Page 67: ...strate the sound of the dishwasher Demo Drying Plus The door will open automatically BrilliantLight The interior lighting is on constantly Factory default settings You can reset all settings to the factory default settings You will be given the choice of Appliance settings reset or Main menu Select the desired menu item Confirm the message Reset settings or Reset main menu with Yes Closing the Set...

Page 68: ... the fi nal rinse of the selected program after several programs using low tempera tures have been run Clean the filters in the wash cabinet regularly Cleaning the door and the door seal Bacteria could build up on the door seal and the sides of the dishwasher door as these surfaces are outside the wash cabinet and are not accessed and cleaned by the spray arm jets Wipe the door seals regularly wit...

Page 69: ...t or puddle this can cause damage to the surface Remove the cleaner promptly To better maintain your appliance avoid the following Cleaning products containing soda ammonia acid or chloride Descaling agents Abrasive cleaning products such as scouring powder scouring liquid or pumice stones Cleaners containing solvents Stainless steel cleaners Dishwasher cleaner Oven cleaners Glass cleaner Hard abr...

Page 70: ...ery 50 program cy cles factory default setting You can set the interval for the Check filters message to appear to a value between 30 and 60 program cycles see Settings menu Check filters Check the filter system Clean it if necessary Then confirm the message with OK The message will disappear The display will change to show the program selection menu Filter system Turn the dishwasher off Turn the ...

Page 71: ...n close the flap so that the catch engages Replace the filter system so that it lies flat in the base of the wash cabi net Then turn the handle clockwise until both arrows point towards each oth er This will lock the filter system in place Take care when you are fitting the filter system that it is secured in position correctly Otherwise coarse soil could get into the circulation system and cause ...

Page 72: ... dish washer is fitted with one Push the top spray arm upwards to engage 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 the food particles that are stuck in the spray arm jets into the spray arm Rinse the spray...

Page 73: ...gulations The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthor ized work Technical problems Problem Possible cause and solution The dishwasher does not start The door is not properly closed Raise the door upwards until the catch engages 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 swi...

Page 74: ...urn the dishwasher back on Select the desired program Close the door If the error message is displayed again there is a technical fault Contact Miele Service Waterproof fault The WaterProof System has reacted Turn off the water supply Contact Miele Service Technical fault F78 A fault has occurred in the circulation pump Turn the dishwasher off for at least 30 seconds with the sensor button Turn th...

Page 75: ...ore fixing the fault Turn the dishwasher off with the button Fault auto door closing The door is sometimes obstructed by an item inside the appliance If this is the case remove the item and switch the dishwasher on again If the same message appears again contact Miele Service Fault auto door opening There may be a technical fault Open the door manually If the same message appears again contact Mie...

Page 76: ...ult Turn the dishwasher off using the sensor but ton 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 The following message appears in the display during the Energy Saver program Water in temp too low The intake w...

Page 77: ...t ap pears in the display Drain fault Before fixing the fault Turn the dishwasher off with the button 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 ...

Page 78: ...f you do not close the door within four seconds of the last press of a sensor button at program start If the door is open for longer than four seconds during a program or within the delay start time Confirm with OK and close the door within four seconds The interior lighting does not switch on when the door is opened The interior lighting has been switched off Switch the lighting back on again see...

Page 79: ...xing the fault Turn the dishwasher off using the sensor but ton 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 ...

Page 80: ...Dishware is moving around in the wash cabinet Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces A foreign object e g a cherry pit has become lodged in the drain pump Remove the foreign object from the drain pump see Maintenance Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve There is a knocking noise from the water pipe This may be caused by the installation or the diame ter of the water pipe This has...

Page 81: ...re 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 is not 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 an...

Page 82: ...lue discoloration the deposit cannot be wiped off Detergent deposits Switch to another detergent Glasses are dull and discolored the deposit cannot be wiped off The glassware is not dishwasher safe The surfaces are affected There is no remedy Purchase glassware which is dishwasher safe Tea or lipstick stains have not been com pletely removed The wash temperature of the selected program was too low...

Page 83: ...t has been used Change your detergent The water softener is programmed to too low a water hardness level Program the water softener to a higher water hard ness level see Settings menu Water hardness There are rust stains on the 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 was added Tr...

Page 84: ...return valve inwards Lift the non return valve up and out and rinse well under running water Remove all foreign objects from the non return valve The drain pump is beneath the non re turn valve see arrow Remove all foreign objects from the drain pump glass or bone splinters Before returning the non return valve check that the drain pump is not blocked Spin the propeller sever al times in both dire...

Page 85: ...rship MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts On ly genuine Miele parts installed by fac tory trained professionals can guaran tee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless expressly ap proved in writing by Miele s Service de partment Extended ...

Page 86: ...ing results can vary depending on the brand used With Miele CareCollection products you can be sure of optimum results as these products have been specially de signed for Miele dishwashers Detergent tabs Sparkling results even with stubborn food deposits Combination product with other components such as rinse aid salt and glass protection additives Phosphate free safe for the envi ronment Water so...

Page 87: ...ns the elasticity and leak tightness of the seals Dishwasher freshener Neutralizes unpleasant odors Fresh pleasant lime and green tea scent Easy to attach to the dishwasher basket Very economical lasts for 60 wash cycles Accessories Some accessories may be supplied as standard depending on model Cappuccinatore insert The Cappuccinatore insert can be used for cleaning the individual parts of the Mi...

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Page 89: ...am 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 ...

Page 90: ...stance for the electrical cur rent This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropri ate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equip ment grounding conductor can result in electric shock Do not modify the plug provided with the app...

Page 91: ...d electrical supply This da ta must correspond to prevent ma chine damage Consult an electrician if in doubt GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring sys tem or an equipment grounding con ductor must be run with the circuit con ductors and connected to the equip ment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance Prio...

Page 92: ...flexible met al extension hose pressure tested to 2 030 psi is available as an optional accessory if required A faucet with a 3 8 male thread must be provided on site This appliance is constructed to comply with ANSI ASSE 1001 IEC EN DIN 61770 VDE 0700 Part 600 and may be connected to a suit able supply without an extra non re turn valve if national regulations per mit Water pressure Must be betwe...

Page 93: ...irectly fitted to the drainage outlet on site use the hose clip supplied see installation di agram The hose can be directed to the left or the right of the appliance The on site connector for the drain hose can be adapted to different widths of hose If the connector pro trudes too far into the drain hose it will need to be shortened Otherwise the drain hose may become blocked The drain hose must n...

Page 94: ...n 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 Secure the front panel ...

Page 95: ...ission testing 95 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 ...

Page 96: ...Sound emission testing 96 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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