Miele PG 8131i, Operating Instructions Manual

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Before using for the first time
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Opening the door
At the end of programmes with a drying
phase (see “Programme chart”), the
door will open automatically a little in
order to help the drying process.
This function can be deactivated, if pre-
ferred (see “Settings menu, AutoOpen”).
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To open the door, reach under the
door grip and pull.
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Open the door completely to re-en-
gage the door closing mechanism.
If the door is opened during operation
all functions are automatically interrup-
ted.
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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.
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Keep the area around the door
free of obstructions.
Closing the door
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Push the baskets right in.
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Then raise the door up, and push un-
til it clicks into position.
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Danger of injury.
Do not put your hand inside the door
as it is closing.
Safety lock
The child safety lock can be used to
prevent children opening the dish-
washer. The door can then only be
opened by using a lot of force.
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To lock the door, push the slide un-
derneath the door grip to the right.
 To unlock the door, push the slide to
the left.