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Operating Instructions
Dishwasher

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

fore installation or use.

en-US

M.-Nr. 10 014 040

HG06

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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 10 014 040 HG06 ...

Page 2: ...water hardness level 19 Before using the appliance for the first time you require 21 Dishwasher salt 21 Filling the salt reservoir 22 Salt refill indicator 23 Rinse aid 24 Adding rinse aid 24 Rinse aid indicator 25 Setting the rinse aid dosage 25 Loading the dishwasher 26 Tips 26 Loading examples 28 Upper basket 29 Adjusting the upper basket 30 Lower basket 31 Cutlery 34 Cutlery tray depending on ...

Page 3: ...eal 49 Cleaning the door front 50 Filter system 51 Cleaning the spray arms 53 Frequently Asked Questions 54 Technical problems 54 Water intake fault 56 Water drainage fault 56 General problems 57 Noises 58 Poor cleaning results 59 Frequently asked questions 62 Cleaning the water intake 62 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 63 Customer service 64 Repairs 64 Warranty 64 Optional accessorie...

Page 4: ...Contents 4 Drainage 70 Sound emission testing 71 ...

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: ...s 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 safety o...

Page 10: ...be between 4 35 145 psi A damaged appliance could be dangerous If the dishwasher gets damaged turn off the electrical supply and contact Miele The manufacturer s warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele authorized service technician Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts only Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safe ty o...

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: ... not visible 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 Reservoir for dishwasher salt ...

Page 15: ...ontrol panel a Program selection b Time display c Check Refill indicators d Start button with indicator light e Short button with indicator light f Delay Start button with indicator light g Program selection button h On Off Button ...

Page 16: ...e of the baskets without overloading the dishwasher Choose a program that best suits the degree of soiling and the type of dishes being washed Select the Economy program de pending on model for energy saving dishwashing This program is the most efficient in terms of its com bined energy and water consumption at cleaning normally soiled dishware Follow the detergent manufacturer s recommendations o...

Page 17: ...operation if absolutely necessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so 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 Child safety lock Use the safety lock to prevent children from opening the dishwasher door To lock the door push the slide un derneath the...

Page 18: ...ets are being used see Operation Detergent The dishwasher must be program med for the water hardness in your area Your local water supplier can tell you the water hardness level in your area Where the water hardness fluctuates e g between 10 16 gr gal 10 15 d always program the dishwasher to the higher value 16 gr gal or 15 d in this example It is useful to know your water hardness so that you can...

Page 19: ...ning again Press the button twice The indicator light will flash twice at short intervals The value which has been set for the water hardness appears as a figure in the time display see table according to will start flashing in the time display This is the factory default setting of 1 Use the Start button to select the val ue which equates to your water hard ness level Each press of the button mov...

Page 20: ... 14 23 13 14 15 25 14 15 16 27 15 16 17 29 16 17 18 31 17 18 19 32 18 19 20 34 19 20 21 36 20 d gr gal f Time display 21 22 38 21 22 23 40 22 23 24 41 23 24 25 43 24 25 26 45 25 26 27 47 26 27 28 49 27 28 29 50 28 29 30 52 29 30 31 54 30 31 32 56 31 32 33 58 32 33 34 59 33 34 35 61 34 35 36 63 35 36 38 65 36 37 45 39 47 66 80 45 46 60 48 63 82 107 60 61 70 64 73 109 125 70 ...

Page 21: ...needs to be softened 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 yo...

Page 22: ... is removed It should therefore only be removed in order to refill the salt reservoir Fill the reservoir with approx 1 liter 1 qt 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 2 lbs 1 kg of salt depending on the brand used Clean any excess salt from around the reservoir opening and ...

Page 23: ... has been filled the refill indicator may still be lit up if the salt concentration has not yet reached the correct level It will go out when the correct concentration is reached The salt refill indicator will be switched off if you have programmed the dish washer for a water hardness below 5 gr gal 5 d If you only ever use combination prod ucts in your dishwasher you can switch both refill indica...

Page 24: ...washers 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 Add rinse aid only until it is visible in the opening The rinse aid reservoir holds approx 3 7 oz 110 ml Close the flap firmly so that it clicks into place Otherwise water can enter the rinse ...

Page 25: ...Increase the rinse aid dosage If clouding or smearing appears on dishware and glassware Decrease the rinse aid dosage Turn the dishwasher off with the button if it is turned on Press the Start button and simulta neously switch the dishwasher on using the button Keep the Start button pressed for at least four seconds until the Start indi cator light comes on If this does not happen start the proce ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...Loading the dishwasher 28 Loading examples With models with cutlery tray 10 standard place settings Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray depending on model ...

Page 29: ... such as cups saucers glasses dessert bowls etc Shallow pans or casserole dishes can also be placed in 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 pieces ...

Page 30: ...ift the basket until it clicks into place To lower the upper basket Pull upwards on the levers at either side of the upper basket Adjust the basket to the desired height and then push the levers se curely back down into position Depending on the setting of the upper basket the following plate dimensions can be accommodated Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper bas ket adjust ment Plate in inches cm ...

Page 31: ...Glasses cups and small items such as saucers can also be placed in the lower basket Do not place thin deli cate glassware in the lower basket Hinged spikes Both rows of spikes at the front 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 ...

Page 32: ...ems Stemware e g wine glasses or champagne flutes can be leaned against the cup rest or suspended from it Removing the insert Press the insert downwards and press the catch inwards at the same time Refitting the insert Position the comfort insert at the back of the lower basket Fit the insert into the lower basket with the hooks under the long cross piece Push the insert downwards and at the same ...

Page 33: ...The bottle holder can be used to wash narrow items e g milk and baby bot tles Place the bottle holder in the position shown in the bottom basket If placed anywhere else water will not be able to access the bottle prop erly and cleaning results will be im paired ...

Page 34: ...d 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 The upper spray arm must not be blocked by items which are too big If spoon handles do not fit between the holders lay them the other way round ...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...hoose your program 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 program selection button to select the program required The indicator light for the program se lected will light up The program duration will appear in hours and minutes in the display You can now select program options see Options ...

Page 38: ...il the end of the program is displayed The program duration displayed may vary with the same program It is influ enced by among other things the wa ter temperature at each intake the re activation process the type of deter gent the amount of dishware and the amount of soiling When a program is selected for the first time the display shows an average time for a cold water intake The times shown in ...

Page 39: ...period or if there is a fault At the end of the program The program has finished when appears in the display The drying fan may continue to run for a few minutes at the end of the pro gram The dishwasher can now be opened and unloaded see Unloading the dishwasher To prevent the risk of steam damage to the counter edging above the dishwasher it is advisable to leave the door closed until you are re...

Page 40: ...d 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 ...

Page 41: ...extreme caution when doing so Before closing the door again leave it ajar for approx 20 seconds This will enable the tem perature in the wash cabinet to set tle After that close the door and press the Start button 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 Turn the di...

Page 42: ...n combination with the Rapid program the Short option re sults in a wash program without drying or automatic opening of the door if available Turn the dishwasher on with the button The Start indicator light flashes Select a program Press the button The indicator light will light up The program can now be started The option selected will remain active for that particular program until the set ting ...

Page 43: ... happen start the proce dure from the beginning again Press the button 9 times The indicator light will flash 9 times at short intervals The flashing sequence in the time dis play will show whether the refill indica tors are switched on or off Refill indicators activated Refill indicators deactivated Press the Start button to change the setting The setting is now stored in memory Turn the dishwash...

Page 44: ... liquid detergent when se lecting Delay Start as it can run into the dishwasher before it is required To prevent children coming into contact with dishwasher detergent Add the detergent immediately be fore starting the program i e before activating the delay start with the Start button Then lock the door with the child safety lock Turn the dishwasher on with the button The Start indicator light fl...

Page 45: ...ining will appear in the time display and the indicator light will go out How the Delay Start time is shown in the display up to 59 minutes e g 30 minutes 1 hour up to 9 hours 30 minutes e g 5 hours over 10 hours e g 15 hours If you open the door during the delay start time you must then press the Start button to continue the delay start time Starting a program before the delay start time has elap...

Page 46: ... will increase energy consumption Turn the dishwasher off with the button if it is turned on Press the Start button and simulta neously switch the dishwasher on using the button Keep the Start button pressed for at least four seconds until the Start indi cator light comes on If this does not happen start the proce dure from the beginning again Press the button 8 times The indicator light will flas...

Page 47: ... Start indi cator light comes on If this does not happen start the proce dure from the beginning again Press the button 19 times The indicator light will flash once at a long interval and then 9 times at short intervals The flashing sequence in the display in dicates whether a setting has been changed from its factory default All settings are set to factory de fault settings At least one setting h...

Page 48: ...more detergent than rec ommended 2X X X X X China Crystal GlassCare program for temperature 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 Express Quick program for lightly soiled dishware e g party dishware or to remove salt traces from the wash cabi net after ...

Page 49: ...mperature pro grams 120 F 50 C there is a risk of bacteria and unpleasant odors building up in the wash cabinet To prevent this happening the dishwasher will automat ically increase the temperature in 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 coul...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...s to clog The level of soiling and time it takes before the filters need cleaning will vary depending on use Check the condition of the filters reg ularly and clean them if necessary Filter system Turn the dishwasher off Turn the handle counter clockwise to release the filter system Lift the filter system out of the dish washer Remove any coarse parti cles and rinse the filter well under running w...

Page 52: ...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 53: ... 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 54: ...ppliances must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and na tional safety regulations The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthor ized work Technical problems Problem Possible cause and solution After the dishwasher is turned on with the button the Start indica tor light does not flash The dishwasher is not plugged in Inser...

Page 55: ...lect the desired program Press the Start button If the indicator lights flash again there is a technical fault Contact Miele Service Fault The drain pump is still running even with the door open The WaterProof System has reacted Turn off the water supply Contact Miele Service Fault A fault has occurred in the circulation pump Turn the dishwasher off for at least 30 seconds with the button Turn the...

Page 56: ... 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 Water drainage fault Problem Possible cause and solution The dishwasher stops during a program The Intake Drain indica tor flashes Fault code shows in the display Before fixing the fault Turn the dishwasher off with the button There is a problem with th...

Page 57: ...ergent residue is blocking the latch Remove the detergent residue The inside of the door and or the interior walls are wet after a program has finished This is caused by the drying system and does not in dicate a fault The moisture will dissipate after a while Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a program Before fixing the fault Turn the dishwasher off with the button The filter system...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...ly 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 and blocked Dirty water has flowed back into the wash cabinet Clean the drain pump and the non retu...

Page 60: ...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 61: ... detergent has been used Change your detergent The water softener is programmed to too low a water hardness level Program the water softener for harder water see Before using for the first time Water softener 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 wa...

Page 62: ...nion This filter is available from a Miele deal er or Miele Service To clean the filter Disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical supply Switch off at the mains socket and withdraw the plug Turn off the water supply Unscrew the water intake valve Take the seal ring out of the screw connection Withdraw the filter using pointed pli ers and rinse clean under running water Replace the filter and w...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ... 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 Miele Cappuccinator...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...ble metal extension hose pressure tested to 2 030 psi is available as an optional accessory if required A faucet with a 3 4 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 The water pressure flow pressure a...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...ission testing 72 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 73: ...Sound emission testing 73 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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