Miele Dishwasher User manual

Operating instructions

for dishwashers

To prevent accidents and reduce

the risk of damaging the machine,

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read the Operating Manual

before installing or using

the machine. M.-Nr. 04 390 922

Contents

Guide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Opening and closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting the water hardness /Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/14

Salt indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Loading examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Items not suitable for dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Choosing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Program chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Operating the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Changing programs; interrupting a program; program sequence indication . . . 28/29

Additional features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Unloading the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Dishwasher installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Contents

2

Guide to the appliance

Miele dishwashers are available in two

versions:

1. Integrated (“i”) dishwashers

“i”- dishwashers are designed for instal-

lation under a continuous countertop.

The control panel with its accessories

is included with the “i”- dishwasher in a

separate package for on-site installa-

tion. The front is designed to accept a

custom made panel, matching the exist-

ing kitchen cabinets.

Installation directions can be found in

the Installation chapter.

2. “U” dishwashers

The built-under (“U”) dishwashers use

the integrated (“i”) dishwashers as the

basic machine.

By using a decor set (GDU) the “i”dish-

washer can be converted into a “U”

model dishwasher.

GDU installation instructions are in-

cluded in a separate pamphlet sup-

plied with the decor set.

Guide to the appliance

3

Guide to the appliance

4

1. Upper spray arm (not visible)

2. Cutlery tray

3. Inlet funnel for middle spray arm

4. Upper basket

5. Water hardness selector

6. Middle spray arm

7. Lower spray arm

8. Four height adjustable levelling legs

9. Combination filter

10. Salt reservoir

11. Dual compartment detergent

dispenser

12. Rinse aid reservoir

(with dosage selector)

13. Data plate

14. On/Off button

15. Door release

16. Child safety lock

17. Time display

18. Pushbutton switches

19. “Check” indicator lamps

20. Program sequence display

21. Program and temperature

selector knob

Note: Lower basket is not shown.

Guide to the appliance

5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

When using your dish-

washer, follow all basic

safety precautions.

This appliance conforms to

all uniform safety codes and

regulations. To avoid injury

and machine damage, read

the operating instructions

carefully.

The manufacturer cannot be held

responsible for damage or injury

caused by improper use or for

uses other than those for which

the appliance is intended.

Repairs should only be carried out

by qualified personnel. Disconnect

the appliance from the power supply

before servicing (pull out the plug or

turn off the circuit breaker).

If not purchased specifically as a

“Freestanding” model, only install

the dishwasher under a continuous

countertop which is secured to ad-

jacent cabinetry.

The dishwasher must be electri-

cally grounded. Install the dish-

washer as per the included Installation

instructions.

Use only detergents and rinse aids

recommended for dishwashers.

Do not use commercial or indus-

trial grade detergents, as these

may cause adverse chemical reactions

and damage the machine. Use deter-

gents made for residential dishwashers

only.

Do not use your dishwasher unless

all enclosure panels are properly in

place.

Do not allow children to play in or

on the dishwasher.

Keep all detergents and rinse aids

out of the reach of children.

Dishwasher detergents contain So-

dium Silicate and Sodium Carbo-

nate. In case of eye contact, immediate-

ly flush with water. Call a physician or

poison control.

Do not tamper with the

controls.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When loading items to be

washed:

– Locate pointed items so that they are

not likely to damage the door seal.

– Load knives with the cutting edge

down to reduce the risk of injuries.

Do not wash plastic items unless

they are labeled “dishwasher safe”

or the equivalent. For items not labeled,

check the manufacturer’s recommenda-

tions.

Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the

door or dishracks of the dish-

washer.

Remove the front door and cut off

the power cord of the dishwasher

before removing it from service or dis-

carding it. This will help protect child-

ren from injury and accidentally locking

themselves in.

Under certain conditions, hy-

drogen gas may be produced in a

hot water system that has not been

used for two weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the

hot water system has not been used for

such a period, turn on all hot water

faucets and let the water flow from

each for several minutes before using

the dishwasher. This will release any ac-

cumulated hydrogen gas. Do not

smoke or use an open flame during this

time.

Do not drink the water from the

wash cabinet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material.

The cardboard box and packing ma-

terial protects the appliance during

shipping. It has been deliberately de-

signed to be biodegradable and recy-

clable. Please dispose of these ma-

terials as you would any other

recyclable products.

Disposal of your old machine.

Old machines contain materials which

can be recycled. Please contact your

local recycling center or scrap mer-

chant about the possibility of recycling

these materials and make certain the

machine has been made child resistant

as outlined in the “Important safety in-

stuctions”, before disposing of the ap-

pliance.

Energy saving washing.

These dishwashers are exceptionally ef-

ficient in their use of water and elec-

tricity. You can make the most of your

appliance by following these tips:

Make full use of the baskets without

overloading the dishwasher for the

most economical washing.

For small loads:

Select the “Top Solo” function (see

“Additional features” chapter).

Choose a program that best suits the

degree of soiling and the type of

dishes being washed.

If baskets are only half full, use the

ECONOMY program.

Use the correct amounts of deter-

gent and rinse aid.

Caring for the environment

8

Before using for the first time

Before using for the first time please

note the following points:

Setting the water softener.

The water softener must be set to corre-

spond to the water hardness in your

area. This can be obtained from your

local water company, or by using a test

kit that can be purchased from the

Miele Parts Department.

The salt reservoir must only be filled

with water and salt. Never fill it with

detergent.

Adding rinse aid.

Inadvertently filling the rinse aid

reservoir with liquid or powder deter-

gent will damage the reservoir.

Only use detergents and rinse aids for-

mulated for domestic dishwashers.

It is important to choose the correct

program.

Different wash programs should be se-

lected for different loads and different

degrees of soiling. See the program

chart for further program descriptions.

When the dishwasher is run for the

first time, the selected program will

not start for

approximately 7

minutes.

During these 7 minutes, the Water

softener reactivation program is run,

and the “Softener” indicator lamp

will be on.

Add the correct amount of detergent.

Follow the detergent manufacturer’s

recommendations on how much deter-

gent to use. Not enough or too much

detergent can lead to poor wash re-

sults.

Cleaning results vary from brand to

brand. If you are not satisfied with the

results from one brand, try another

quality brand before contacting the

Miele Service Department for advice.

Load the dishes correctly.

Load the dishes so that water can con-

tact all surfaces. Ensure that the spray

arms are not blocked by items which

are too tall for the basket or which ex-

tend through the bottom of the basket.

If necessary, manually rotate the spray

arms to test for clearance.

The combination filter in the base of

the wash cabinet and the spray arms

must be kept clean.

These should be regularly inspected

and cleaned if necessary.

See the corresponding chapters for de-

tailed information on the above points.

Before using for the first time

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Opening and closing the door

To open the door.

Press the release catch inside the

door grip.

If the door is opened during operation,

all functions are automatically inter-

rupted.

To close the door.

Push the baskets in.

Lift the door and push until it clicks

into position.

Child safety lock.

The child safety lock is designed to

deter children from opening the dish-

washer door.

Use the key provided to turn the

child safety lock to the required set-

ting.

Horizontal setting = The door is

locked.

Vertical setting = the door can

be opened.

Opening and closing the door

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Water softener

The water softener must be set to corre-

spond to the water hardness in your

area. This can be obtained from your

local water company, or by using a test

kit that can be purchased from the

Miele Parts Department.

To avoid the build up of calcium de-

posits on dishes, cutlery, and in the

dishwasher, if the water hardness is

above 4 gr/gal, the water should be

softened.

The dishwasher is factory set for a hard-

ness level of 22 gr/gal. If your water is

harder or softer, the setting will need to

be adjusted.

To ensure a steady supply of soft-

ened water, the built in water sof-

tener must be:

1. Correctly set.

2. Reactivated with salt when depleted.

Where the water hardness fluctuates

(e.g. 8 - 17 gr/gal) always set the ma-

chine to the higher value (17 gr/gal in

this example).

Settings

gr/gal ppm °f

value

for

program-

ming

water

level

selector

(Setting)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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90

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270

290

310

320

340

360

380

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430

450

470

490

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520

540

560

580

590

610

630

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36

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63

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2

3

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34

35

6

36-47 650- 850 65- 85 36 4

48-65 860-1170 86-117 36 5

66-70 1190-1260 119-126 36 6

*) factory setting

Water softener

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To set the water softener for a hard-

ness level of 1-35 gr/gal:

Check that the water hardness selec-

tor in the wash cabinet is set to

set-

ting 6.

Turn the dishwasher off.

Turn the program selector knob to

the “STOP” position.

Press the “Delay start” and “START”

buttons

at the same time, while turn-

ing the machine on. A “P” and a num-

ber will appear in the time display.

Set the program selector knob to the

“NORMAL 55/130” position. The

number “22” will appear in the time

display.

“22” = The factory setting for a water

hardness of 22 gr/gal.

Press the “Top Solo” button as often

as necessary until the value of your

water hardness in gr/gal appears in

the display.

Example:

For a water hardness of 30 gr/gal:

Keep pressing the “Top Solo” button

until “30” appears in the time display.

After the figure “36” is reached the

counter returns to “0”.

Value “0” must not be set!

Press the “START” button twice to

store the change in memory.

Water softener

12

Setting the water softener for a hard-

ness level of 36 - 70 gr/gal requires

the following two step procedure:

1.

Turn the dishwasher off.

Turn the program selector knob to

the “STOP” position.

Press the “Delay start” and “START”

buttons

at the same time, while turn-

ing the machine on. A “P” and a num-

ber will appear in the time display.

Set the program selector knob to the

“NORMAL 55/130” position. The

number “22” will appear in the time

display.

“22” = The factory setting for a water

hardness of 22 gr/gal.

Press the “Top Solo” button as often

as necessary until the value “36” ap-

pears in the display.

Press the “START” button twice

to store the “36” in memory.

2.

The water hardness selector in the

wash cabinet must be set according to

the following chart.

gr/gal ppm °f

value

for

program

-ming

water

hardness

selector

(Setting)

36-47 650- 850 65- 85 36 4

48-65 860-1170 86-117 36 5

66-70 1190-1260 119-126 36 6 *)

*) factory setting

Example:

The water hardness is 60 gr/gal.

The water hardness selector in the

wash cabinet must be set to 5,

(48 - 65 gr/gal).

Using a screwdriver:

Remove the cover from the water

hardness selector.

Adjust the water hardness selector

as necessary. There will be a click as

each setting is reached.

Do not set the selector on setting 1 - 3.

Replace the cover on the water hard-

ness selector.

Water softener

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Filling the salt reservoir.

The salt reservoir should be filled be-

fore the first use and when the “Salt” in-

dicator lamp lights up. Use water sof-

tener reactivation salt (1 - 4 mm grain

size), as other salts may contain inso-

luble additives which can impair the

functioning of the softener.

The salt reservoir holds approx. 4 lbs

(2 kg) of salt.

Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir

with dishwashing detergent will

damage the water softener. Make

sure that only water softener reacti-

vation salt of the proper grain size is

used.

Remove the lower basket.

Unscrew and remove the salt reser-

voir cap.

Before filling the salt reservoir for

the first time:

Fill the salt reservoir with approxi-

mately 2 quarts (2 l) of water.

Place the funnel (provided) over the

salt reservoir.

Carefully fill with salt. As it is filled,

water will run out.

Clean any excess salt from the

threads of the reservoir opening.

Screw the cap on firmly.

If the dishwasher will not be used im-

mediately after reactivation, run the

RINSE & HOLD program. This will

remove any traces of salt from the

cabinet.

Water softener

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Salt indicator.

When the salt reservoir is empty, the

“Salt” indicator lamp will light, notifying

you that the reservoir should be refilled

with reactivation salt.

After the reservoir has been filled, the

water softener is automatically reacti-

vated the next time the dishwasher is

run.

The “Softener” indicator lamp illumi-

nates during this process.

Note:

If the water used is very soft (below

4 gr/gal), the salt indicator lamp will

stay on. In this case the reservoir

should not be filled with salt. The indica-

tor lamp will remain lit and should be

disregarded or bypassed.

The “Salt” indicator lamp has also been

designed for future program updates

(PC). See the “After Sales Service” sec-

tion for further details.

Bypassing the Salt indicator lamp.

In order to bypass the salt indicator

lamp, you will need a screwdriver and

needle nose pliers.

Remove the salt reservoir cap.

Looking into the salt reservoir, you will

see the top of the float chamber on the

right hand side

b.

Using a screwdriver, carefully pivot

the float chamber towards the center

of the reservoir.

Using the needle nose pliers, first

pull the cap

c off of the float cham-

ber, then remove the float

d

.

Replace the float chamber cap,

push the chamber back into its up-

right position, and replace the salt

reservoir cap. The indicator lamp

should now remain off.

Water softener

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Adding rinse aid

The use of Rinse Aid is recommended

to prevent spotting on dishes and glass-

ware that normally occurs during the

drying phase of automatic dishwashing.

Inadvertently filling the rinse aid

reservoir with detergent always

leads to damage to the reservoir.

Only pour rinse aid formulated

for

residential dishwashers into the

reservoir.

Adding rinse aid.

Add Rinse Aid before the first use

and anytime the “Rinse Aid” indica-

tor lamp comes on.

Press the button in the direction of

the arrow until the flap springs open.

Adding rinse aid

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Close the dishwasher door halfway

and pour liquid rinse aid into the stor-

age container until it is visible on the

surface of the screen. Do not add

aid until the “Rinse aid” indicator

lamp comes on.

Only use rinse aid specifically

labeled for residential dishwashers.

Inadvertently using powder or liquid

detergents will damage the rinse

aid dispenser.

Close the flap and wipe up any

spilled rinse aid. The flap will remain

closed during normal operation.

Setting the dosage.

The dosage selector comes factory set

to 3. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6, de-

pending on your requirements.

Use a higher setting if spots appear

on dry glassware.

If streaking appears on dishes or

glasses, use a lower setting.

Adding rinse aid

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Loading the dishwasher

Load the dishes so that water can

contact all surfaces.

Do not place dishes and cutlery in-

side other pieces where they may be

concealed.

Hollow items such as cups and

glasses should be inverted and

placed in the upper basket.

Concave based items should be

placed at an angle on top of the cof-

fee bar, (see page 21),so that water

can run off them freely.

Tall, narrow, hollow pieces should be

placed in the center of the basket,

rather than in the corners, to ensure

water coverage.

Small cups and glasses should be

placed on the cup racks. Taller mugs

and glasses can be placed under-

neath the rack.

Do not cover the funnel in the middle

of the upper basket.

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.

Some food items may contain natural

dyes that can discolor plastic items

in the dishwasher ( e.g. carrots, to-

matoes, ketchup, etc.). The stability

of plastic items is not affected by this

discoloration.

Some loading examples are shown on

the following pages.

Note

If the additional feature “Top Solo” has

been selected with a wash program, all

items must be loaded into the upper

basket and cutlery tray. See the “Addi-

tional features” section for further infor-

mation.

In areas where the water has high

mineral content, it may be necess-

ary to polish silverware after wash-

ing to achive a high shine.

Loading the dishwasher

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Loading examples.

Upper basket.

For small, lightweight, or delicate items

such as cups, saucers, glasses, des-

sert bowls, etc.

Bottom basket.

For larger and heavier items such as

plates, serving platters and saucepans.

Glasses should only be placed in the

bottom basket if the special glassware

insert is used.

Cutlery tray.

The easily loaded cutlery tray ensures

thorough cleaning of cutlery and cook-

ing utensils. In addition, the cutlery tray

insert is removable and can be carried

to a drawer or table for easy loading or

unloading, thereby eliminating much of

the handling of the cutlery.

The plate inserts on the left and right

rear of the lower basket are removable.

To remove, push the handles of both in-

serts toward the inside of the basket.

Once removed, the open area can ac-

commodate large pots, casserole

dishes, or accessory inserts (see “Ac-

cessories”).

Loading the dishwasher

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To make unloading easier, cutlery can

be grouped in zones, one for knives,

one for forks, etc.

Spoon heads should be placed so that

water can run off them freely.

Place the heads of cutlery with round

or oval handles in the holders. This will

secure them during the wash cycle.

Ensure that spoon heads are in contact

with at least one holder so they cannot

flip over and collect water.

Do not cover the opening in the

middle of the cutlery tray, and make

sure that the upper spray arm can

rotate freely after the tray is slid in;

otherwise the rotation of the spray

arms may be inadequate for a

thorough cleaning.

Loading the dishwasher

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