Miele PG 8172, Operating Instructions Manual

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Starting the descaling programme
 Tap the following buttons in turn:
 The button flashes while the
programme is running.
Warning
Descaler causes corrosion
The descaler may not remain in the machine for hours. If you switch off the machine when the
descaling programme is in progress or if you terminate the programme, the machine must be
emptied, refilled and again emptied. Use the self-cleaning programme for this.
Sequence of the descaling programme:

With a machine ready for use: The tank is emptied and re-filled without detergent.
 With an empty, switched off machine: The tank is filled without detergent.
 Once the machine is ready for operation, the text "Add descaler. Press start button." appears.

Open the hood and place descaler inside the machine. Follow the recommended dosage.
INFO The machine's tank capacity is approx. 35 litres.
 Close the hood and press the start button.
 The start button lights up in blue. The button continues to flash.
 The descaling solution is circulated in the interior.
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On the display, the time counts down from 600 seconds.
 Once the time has expired, the button stops flashing.
 Open the hood and check whether the interior has been sufficiently descaled.
INFO If the hood is not opened within the next 600 seconds, the descaling programme continues
automatically and the machine will be emptied.
 Place more descaler in the machine if there are still white deposits. Close the hood and press the start
button.
 Press the back button if there are no more white deposits inside the machine.
 The machine empties and is then refilled with cold water. Once the desired level is reached, the cold
water is circulated for 60 seconds and then drained.
 The machine switches off automatically.
 Open the hood and check that the machine has been completely emptied.