Miele PG 8172, Operating Instructions Manual

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Malfunctions
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9.1 Accessing the error code
In the display, the following symbol flashes:
 Tap the following buttons in turn:

The error codes are displayed in area (a).
INFO Malfunctions already resolved are also displayed
here (e.g. ERR 1 OK).
 Contact an authorised service technician for the repair.
 Press the button (b) twice to leave the menu.
9.2 Poor cleaning result
Possible cause Remedy
The dishes do not get clean.
No or low detergent dosing
Set the dosing amount as per the
manufacturer’s specifications (
 12.6).
Check the dosing lines (for kinks,
breakage, ...)
Exchange the container, if empty.
Dishes incorrectly sorted Do not stack dishes one over the other.
Nozzles of the spray arms
blocked Remove the spray arms and clean the
nozzles (

8.2).
Temperatures too low Test the temperatures (  10).
Excessive soling Pre-rinse dishes.
Deposits form on the dishes.
In case of limescale deposits:
The water is too hard Check the water preparation.
Carry out basic cleaning.
With starch deposits:
Temperature of the manual pre-
cleaning (spray) is higher than
30 °C Lower the temperature of the manual pre-
cleaning.
Carry out the basic cleaning programme
(
 12.5.2).
The dishes do not dry on their
own.
No or low rinse aid dosing
Set the dosing amount as per the
manufacturer’s specifications (
 12.6).
Check the dosing lines (for kinks,
breakage, ...)
Exchange the container, if empty.
Rinse temperature too low Contact an authorised service technician.
For machines without an internal water softener:
INFO
The water quality affects the washing and drying performance. We therefore recommend from a
total hardness of more than 3° dH (0.53 mmol/l) that the machine is supplied with softened water.
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