Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐
fore installation or use.
en-US M.-Nr. 10 014 160HG05
Contents
2
Guide to the dishwasher ....................................................................................... 5
Appliance overview.................................................................................................. 5
Control panel............................................................................................................ 6
Display functions...................................................................................................... 7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................
8
Caring for the environment.................................................................................
17
Disposal of packaging material.............................................................................. 17
Disposal of your old appliance .............................................................................. 17
Energy-saving dishwashing ................................................................................... 17
Before using for the first time.............................................................................
18
Opening the door................................................................................................... 18
Closing the door .................................................................................................... 18
Basic settings......................................................................................................... 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
Loading the dishwasher ......................................................................................
26
Tips ........................................................................................................................ 26
Loading examples.................................................................................................. 28
Upper basket ......................................................................................................... 32
Adjusting the upper basket............................................................................... 34
Lower basket ......................................................................................................... 35
Grates and filters.................................................................................................... 38
Cutlery.................................................................................................................... 40
3D cutlery tray (depending on model)............................................................... 40
Cutlery basket (depending on model)............................................................... 41
Operation ..............................................................................................................
42
Detergent ............................................................................................................... 42
Adding detergent .............................................................................................. 43
Turning on .............................................................................................................. 44
Selecting a program............................................................................................... 44
Starting a program ................................................................................................. 45
Time display........................................................................................................... 45
Energy management.............................................................................................. 46
At the end of the program...................................................................................... 46
Contents
3
Turning off .............................................................................................................. 47
Unloading the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 47
Interrupting a program ........................................................................................... 48
Changing a program .............................................................................................. 48
Options..................................................................................................................
49
Options .................................................................................................................. 49
FlexiTimer with EcoStart........................................................................................ 50
Program overview................................................................................................
53
Settings menu ......................................................................................................
55
Opening the Settings menu ................................................................................... 55
Language ............................................................................................................
56
Time of day ............................................................................................................ 56
Water hardness...................................................................................................... 57
Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 58
EcoStart ................................................................................................................. 58
AutoOpen............................................................................................................... 60
BrilliantLight ........................................................................................................... 61
Optimize Standby .................................................................................................. 61
Refill indicators....................................................................................................... 61
Check filters ........................................................................................................... 61
Soak....................................................................................................................... 62
Pre-Rinse ............................................................................................................... 62
Brightness.............................................................................................................. 62
Volume ................................................................................................................... 63
Version info ............................................................................................................ 63
Showroom program ............................................................................................... 63
Factory default settings.......................................................................................... 64
Closing the Settings menu..................................................................................... 64
Cleaning and care................................................................................................
65
Cleaning the wash cabinet..................................................................................... 65
Cleaning the door and the door seal ..................................................................... 65
Cleaning the control panel..................................................................................... 65
Cleaning the indicator reflector panel.................................................................... 65
Cleaning the door front.......................................................................................... 66
Filter system........................................................................................................... 67
Cleaning the spray arms ........................................................................................ 69
Frequently Asked Questions...............................................................................
70
Technical problems................................................................................................ 70
Water intake fault ................................................................................................... 73
Contents
4
Water drainage fault............................................................................................... 74
General problems................................................................................................... 75
Noises .................................................................................................................... 77
Poor cleaning results.............................................................................................. 78
Frequently asked questions................................................................................
81
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve ..................................................... 81
Customer service.................................................................................................
82
Repairs................................................................................................................... 82
Warranty................................................................................................................. 82
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 83
Installation Instructions.......................................................................................... 85
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 86
Water connection.................................................................................................
88
Connection to the water supply............................................................................. 88
Drainage................................................................................................................. 89
Sound emission testing.......................................................................................
90
Guide to the dishwasher
5
Appliance overview
a
Upper spray arm (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
Optical Interface
l
Reservoir for dishwasher salt
Guide to the dishwasher
6
Control panel
a
Optical Interface
b
Program selection
c
Option buttons with indicator lights
d
Arrow buttons
e
b
utton - FlexiTimer with indicator
light
f
OK butt
on
g
Display
h
Program selection button
i
(O
n/Off) Button
These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models with
differ
ent heights.
The specific dishwasher models are referred to as follows:
Standard = 31 11/16" (80.5 cm) high dishwashers (integrated)
and 33 1/4" (84.5 cm) high dishwashers (freestanding)
XXL = 33 1/4" (84.5 cm) high dishwashers (integrated)
Guide to the dishwasher
7
Display functions
General information
The display is used to select or set the
following:
– The program
– The FlexiTimer (Delay Start)
– The Settings menu
The display can show the following:
– The program stage
– The estimated time left for the pro‐
gr
am to run
– Any relevant fault messages and in‐
formation
To save energy, the dishwasher
switches off after a few minutes if you
do not press any buttons during this
time.
To switch the dishwasher back on
again, press the button.
Settings menu
The Settings menu is used to adapt the
electr
onic module of the dishwasher to
changing requirements. See the "Set‐
tings menu" chapter for more informa‐
tion on accessing the settings menu.
The arrows in the display indicate addi‐
tiona
l options. You can use the ar‐
row buttons next to the display, as ap‐
propriate, to select these additional op‐
tions.
The OK butt
on is used to confirm a
message or setting and also to move to
the next menu or another level.
The option which is selected will have a
check ne
xt to it.
To exit a sub-menu, use the
arrow
buttons to select the Back option in
the display and confirm your choice
with
OK.
If you do not pr
ess any of the buttons
for several seconds, the display with re‐
turn to the previous level. You may
need to enter your settings again.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8
This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐
pr
opriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to
property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the 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 with this information.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
9
Correct use
This dishwashe
r is intended for use in domestic households and
similar residential environments.
This dishwasher is not suitable 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 applianc
e is not intended for use by persons (including chil‐
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
10
Safety with children
Chil
dren must be kept away from the appliance unless they are
constantly supervised.
Chil
dren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance at
all times to avoid the risk of injury. There is the risk that children may
lock themselves in the dishwasher.
If
the automatic door opening mechanism (depending 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.
Dange
r of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,
etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
K
eep children away from detergents. Dishwasher detergents can
cause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is
open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet. Seek
medical attention immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
11
Technical safety
Installatio
n, repair, and maintenance work should only be per‐
formed by a Miele-authorized service technician. Work by unquali‐
fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.
Befor
e installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of dam‐
age. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwash‐
er. A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous.
The ele
ctrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective grounding
system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the elec‐
trical system in the house should be checked by a qualified electri‐
cian.
Miele cannot be 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 on
ly 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
easily accessible after the dishwasher is installed so that it can be
disconnected from the electricity supply at any time.
Ther
e must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher. There
is a danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher is pushed
up against a plug.
The dishwasher must no
t be installed under a cooktop. The high
radiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a cooktop
could damage the dishwasher. For the same reason, it should not be
installed next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat,
such as heaters, etc.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12
T
o avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the
connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage, and frequen‐
cy) matches the electrical supply before connecting the dishwasher
to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
Do not con
nect the dishwasher to the electrical supply until it has
been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door
springs.
The dishwasher may on
ly be operated if the door opening mecha‐
nism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger
while the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)
is active.
To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:
– The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. They
ar
e 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 dr
ying 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 of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
This applianc
e must not be installed and operated in a non-sta‐
tionary location (e.g., on a ship).
Do not insta
ll the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of
frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronic
module may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
The wat
er pressure (flow pressure at the connection point) must
be between 4.35 - 145 psi.
A d
amaged appliance could be dangerous. If the dishwasher gets
damaged, turn off the electrical supply and contact Miele.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
13
The manu
facturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele-authorized service technician.
Defective co
mponents should be replaced by Miele original parts
only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safe‐
ty of the appliance.
During
installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the electrical supply (turn it off and with‐
draw the plug from the socket).
If
the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special cable of the same type (available from Miele) by a Miele-au‐
thorized service technician only.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
14
Proper installation
The dishwasher must be install
ed and connected in compliance
with the installation plan.
Be car
eful when installing the dishwasher. Wear protective
gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components.
The dishwasher must be corr
ectly aligned horizontally to ensure
problem-free operation.
In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwash‐
ers must only be installed under 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 spring
s must be adjusted equally on both sides. 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 appliance may only be used with correctly adjusted door
springs.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
15
Proper use
Do not use sol
vents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion!
Do not inh
ale or ingest powder detergent. Dishwasher detergents
contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in
the nose, mouth, and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Seek
medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or in‐
haled.
A
void leaving the door open unnecessarily as someone could trip
over it and be injured by it.
Do not sit or lea
n on the opened door. This could cause the dish‐
washer to tip and be damaged, and you could get injured.
Dishes can
be very hot at the end of a program. Allow them to
cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading.
Only use det
ergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish‐
washers. Do not use dishwashing liquid.
Do not use co
mmercial 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 serious damage to the reservoir.
Inadver
tently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dish‐
washer detergent will damage the water softener. Make sure you
have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling
the salt reservoir!
Only use special coa
rse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation.
Do not use other salts such as cooking salt, agricultural grade or
gritting salt. These may contain insoluble additives which can impair
the functioning of the water softener.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
16
In an app
liance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐
lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with
the handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, place
knives and forks with the handles upwards.
Plastic it
ems which cannot withstand being washed in hot water,
such as disposable plastic containers or plastic cutlery should not
be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures in the dish‐
washer may cause them to melt or lose shape.
If
you use the "FlexiTimer/Delay Start" 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 ge
nuine original Miele parts. If spare parts or accesso‐
ries from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become
invalid.
Disposal of your old dishwasher
Mak
e the door lock inoperative so that children cannot acciden‐
tally shut themselves in. Remove or destroy the locking bracket of
the door lock, and make appropriate arrangements for the disposal
of the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON TO ANY FUTURE USER
Caring for the environment
17
Disposal of packaging material
The cardboard box and packaging pro‐
t
ect the appliance during shipping.
These materials are biodegradable and
recyclable. Please recycle.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances may contain materials
th
at can be recycled. Please contact
your local recycling authority about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
Please be sure that your old appliance
do
es not pose a danger to children
while being stored for disposal.
Energy-saving dishwashing
This dishwasher is economical in the
use of wat
er and electricity. For best re‐
sults follow these tips:
– For most economical dishwashing,
mak
e full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.
– Choose a program that best suits the
degr
ee of soiling and the type of
dishes being washed.
– Select the ECO pr
ogram (depending
on model) for energy-saving dish‐
washing. This program is the most ef‐
ficient in terms of its combined ener‐
gy and water consumption at clean‐
ing normally soiled dishware.
– If your dishwasher is connected to a
hot wat
er supply, select the Energy
Saver program for washing a lightly to
moderately soiled load. Because the
water is not heated in this program,
dishware may still be slightly damper
at the end of this program than it
would be with other programs.
– Follow the detergent manufacturer's
r
ecommendations on detergent dos‐
age.
– When using powder or liquid deter‐
gent, you can use
1
/
3
less det
ergent if
baskets are only half full.
You can find additional tips on energy-
saving dishwashing in "Miele's guide
t
o dishwashing".
Before using for the first time
18
Opening the door
At the end of programs with a drying
phas
e (see "Program overview"), 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").
P
ull the handle to open the door.
Open the door fully so that the door
catc
h rail retracts again.
If the door is opened during operation,
all func
tions are automatically interrupt‐
ed.
W
ater in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding!
Only open the door during operation
if absolu
tely necessary and exercise
extreme caution when doing so.
K
eep the area around the door
free of obstructions.
Closing the door
P
ush the baskets in.
T
hen 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.
Before using for the first time
19
Basic settings
Open the d
oor.
T
urn the dishwasher on with the
button.
The welcome screen will appear when
the dishwasher is turned on for the first
time.
Language
The display will change automatically to
the scr
een for setting the language.
Use the arr
ow sensors to select
the language you want and also the
country, if appropriate, and confirm
your selection with
OK.
To learn about the display, read the
section with the same name.
A check will appear ne
xt to the lan‐
guage that has been set.
Time of day
The display will then change to the
scr
een for setting the time.
The current time of day must be set be‐
for
e you can use the "FlexiTimer" pro‐
gram option.
Use the arr
ow buttons to set the
hour and confirm with
OK.
The
n set the minutes and confirm
with
OK.
Keeping the arr
ow buttons press‐
ed will increase or decrease the time
automatically.
Before using for the first time
20
Water hardness
The display changes to the water hard‐
ness setting.
– The dishwasher must be program‐
med for the wat
er hardness in your
area.
– Your local water supplier can tell you
the wat
er 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
provide the service
technician with this information in the
event of any service calls.
Enter the water hardness below:
____________ gr/gal (°d)
The dishwasher is programmed at the
fact
ory for a water hardness level of 1
gr/gal (1 °d).
Use the arr
ow buttons to select
the hardness of your water supply
and confirm with
OK.
See "Settings menu - Water hardness"
for mor
e information.
The message Set-up successfully com-
pleted w
ill then appear in the display.
After confirming this with OK, the
pr
ompts Refill salt and Refill rinse aid
may appear.
Add salt and rinse aid if necessary
(see "Before using for the first time -
Dishwasher salt" and "Rinse aid").
Confirm the messages with OK.
The program selected will appear briefly
in the display and the appr
opriate indi‐
cator light will come on.
Then, the display will show the estimat‐
ed program duration for the program
selected.
These basic settings will be saved in
memor
y after the dishwasher has been
through one complete program.
Before using for the first time
21
Before using the appliance for
the first tim
e, you require:
– Approx. 2 qt (2 l) of water
– Approx. 2 kg (4 lbs) of dishwasher
salt
– Domestic dishwasher detergent
– Rinse aid formulated for domestic
dishwashers
Every dishwasher is tested at the fac‐
t
ory. There will be residual water in the
appliance from this test. It is not an in‐
dication that it has been used previ‐
ously.
Dishwasher salt
In order to achieve good cleaning re‐
sults, the d
ishwasher needs to operate
with soft water. Hard water results in a
build-up of calcium deposits on dish‐
ware and in the dishwasher.
Water supplies with a hardness level
higher than 4 gr/gal (4 °d) 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 your area is very soft
and constantly lower than 5 gr/gal
(5 °d)
you do not have to add dish‐
washer salt. The prompt to add salt
will be switched off automatically.
Dishwasher det
ergent will de‐
stroy the water softener.
Do not fill the salt container with
dishwasher det
ergent (even liquid
detergent).
Use only special
, coarse-grained
dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen
salt.
Other types of salt may contain in‐
soluble components which can dam‐
ag
e the water softener.
Before using for the first time
22
Filling the salt reservoir
Important! Before filling the salt res‐
er
voir with dishwasher salt for the
first time, you must fill it with approx.
2 qt (2 l) of water to enable the salt to
dissolve.
Once the dishwasher has been used
for the first time, ther
e is always suf‐
ficient water in the reservoir.
Remo
ve the lower basket and un‐
screw the salt reservoir cap.
Water will run out of the reservoir
when the ca
p is removed.
It should therefore only be removed
in
order to refill the salt reservoir.
Fi
ll the reservoir with approx. 2 qt (2 l)
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. 4 lbs (2 kg) of
salt depending on the brand used.
Cle
an any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening and then screw
the cap on again firmly.
Immediat
ely after filling the salt reser‐
voir, run the
Express pr
ogram with
the
Short pr
ogram option selected
and without any dishware in the dish‐
washer to remove any traces of salt
from the cabinet.
Before using for the first time
23
Salt refill indicator
Fi
ll the salt reservoir with dishwasher
salt for reactivation when Refill salt
appears in the display (If it appears
during a program, wait until the end
of the program).
Confirm with OK.
The salt refill indicator will go out.
Risk of corr
osion!
Immediately after filling the salt res‐
ervoir, run the
Express pr
ogram with
the
Short p
rogram option selected
and without any dishware in the
dishwasher to remove any traces of
salt from the cabinet.
After the salt reservoir has been filled,
the r
efill indicator may still appear in the
display if the salt concentration has not
yet reached the correct level. If this is
the case, confirm again with
OK.
The salt refill indicator will be switched
off if you have pr
ogrammed the dish‐
washer for a water hardness below 5
gr/gal (5 °d).
If you only ever use Tab products in
your dishwasher
, you can switch off
both refill indicators for salt and rinse
aid if you wish (see "Settings menu -
Switching off the refill indicators").
If you switch to using detergent that
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it
is impor
tant to remember to add
dishwasher salt and rinse aid and to
switch the indicators back on.
Before using for the first time
24
Rinse aid
Rinse aid is needed to prevent spotting
on
dishes and glassware. The rinse aid
is filled in the reservoir and the set
amount will be automatically dosed.
Filli
ng the rinse aid reservoir with
detergent will damage the reservoir.
Only pour rinse aid formulated for
residential dishwashers into the res‐
ervoir.
When using "Tab" detergents rinse
aid is not needed.
Adding rinse aid
P
ress the button on the lid of the
rinse aid reservoir in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
Before using for the first time
25
Add rinse aid only until it is visible in
the opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
3.7 o
z. (110 ml).
Close the flap firmly so that it clicks
int
o place. Otherwise water can enter
the rinse aid reservoir during a pro‐
gram.
W
ipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents over-foaming occurring dur‐
ing the next program.
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage
for best r
esults (see "Settings menu -
Rinse aid").
Rinse aid indicator
When the Refill rinse aid message ap‐
p
ears in the display, the reservoir con‐
tains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 pro‐
grams only.
Add rinse aid.
Confirm with OK.
The rinse aid refill indicator will go out.
If you only ever use Tab products in
your dishwasher
, you can turn off both
refill indicators for salt and rinse aid if
you wish (see "Settings menu - Turn‐
ing off the refill indicators").
Loading the dishwasher
26
Tips
Remove coarse food residues from the
dishwar
e.
There is no need to rinse items under
runni
ng water!
Do not wash it
ems soiled with
ash, sand, wax, grease, or paint in
the dishwasher. These will damage
the dishwasher.
Dishware can be loaded anywhere in
the baskets, but the following notes
should be observed:
– Do not place dishes or cutlery inside
other pieces. They will cover each
othe
r.
– Load the dishware so that water can
acce
ss all surfaces. This ensures that
they get properly cleaned.
– Make sure that all items are securely
positioned.
– Hollow items such as cups, glasses,
pans, etc. must b
e inverted in the
basket.
– Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g.,
champagne glasses, should be
placed in the cen
ter of the basket to
ensure better water coverage.
– Concave items such as mugs or
bowls should be placed at an angle
so that the wat
er can run off.
– The spray arms must not be blocked
by it
ems 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 bas‐
kets.
Small items, e.g., lids, should there‐
fore be placed in the cutlery tray or
cutlery basket (depending on model).
Some foods may contain natural
dyes, e.g.,
carrots, tomatoes or to‐
mato sauce. Plastic items in the
dishwasher may discolor if large
quantities of these foodstuffs find
their way into the dishwasher on the
dishware. The stability of plastic
items is not affected by this discolor‐
ation.
Cleaning silver cutlery in the dish‐
washer may also cause plastic items
to discolor.
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Items not recommended for dish‐
washing
– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards and
dishwar
e or items with wooden parts
– Craft items, antiques, valuable vases,
and decor
ative glassware
– Plastic items which are not heat-re‐
sistan
t: the high temperatures in the
dishwasher may cause them to melt
or lose shape.
– Copper, brass, tin and aluminum
it
ems may discolor or become matt.
– Colors painted over a glaze may fade
aft
er a number of washes.
– Delicate glassware and glassware
con
taining lead crystal: clouding may
occur over time.
Please note:
Silverware
previously cleaned with a
silver polish may still be damp or spot‐
ted at the end of a program, where wa‐
ter has not run off smoothly. It may
need to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth.
Silver which has been in contact with
foods contai
ning sulphur can discolor.
These include egg yolk, onions, mayon‐
naise, mustard, fish, and marinades.
Aluminum components (e.g.,
r
ange hood grease filters) must not
be cleaned with a commercial or in‐
dustrial cleaning agent.
These may damage the material.
Tip: When pur
chasing new dishware
and cutlery, make sure they are dish‐
washer-safe.
Glass care
– Clouding may occur on glasses after
fr
equent washing. If delicate glass‐
ware is washed in the dishwasher,
ensure that only very low tempera‐
tures are used (see program chart), or
a special glass-care program is used
(depending on model). This will re‐
duce the risk of clouding.
– Purchase glassware which is dish‐
washer
-safe (e.g., Riedel glassware).
– Use detergents with glass protective
additives (e.g., Miele CareCollection
tabs).
– Visit "http://www.mieleglass‐
car
e.com/international/en/glasscare/
english" for more information on
glass care.
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Loading examples
Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery tray
Upper basket
Lower basket
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
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Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray
Upper basket Lower basket
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
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Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery basket
Upper basket
Lower basket
Cutlery basket
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Loading for 13 standard place settings with cutlery basket
Upper basket
Lower basket
Cutlery basket
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Upper basket
F
or safety reasons, do not oper‐
ate the dishwasher without the upper
and lower baskets in place (except
when running the Tall items program,
if available).
Use the upper bask
et for small, light‐
weight and delicate items such as
cups, saucers, glasses, dessert
bowls, etc.
Shallow pans or casserole dishes can
also be placed in the upper basket.
L
ong items such as soup ladles, mix‐
ing spoons, and long knives should
be placed lying down across the front
of the upper basket.
Adjustable cup rack (depending on
model)
Ra
ise the rack to make room for tall
items.
Glasses can be arranged along the po‐
siti
oning rail of the cup rack to give
them some support during the pro‐
gram.
L
ower the cup rack and lean the
glasses against it, or double stack
smaller pieces.
Hinged spikes
The rows of spikes can be lowered to
mak
e more room for larger items such
as casserole dishes.
P
ress the yellow lever downwards
and then lower the spikes .
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XXL cup rack (depending on model)
The cup rack can be set at two different
widths so that it can also acc
ommodate
large cups.
P
ull the cup rack upwards and click it
back into position at the required
width.
Glassware rack
This rail is designed to hold glasses
with long
stems securely.
L
ower the rail and lean tall glasses
against it.
Y
ou can also move one of the side in‐
serts of the cutlery tray to make more
room for tall glasses.
Adjusting the height
You can set the glassware rack at two
differ
ent heights.
P
ull the rail upwards and click it back
into position at the required height.
Use the low setting for small glasses
and tumblers.
Use the high setting for tall glasses and
glasse
s with stems.
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Adjusting the upper basket
In order to gain more space for taller
it
ems the upper basket can be adjusted
on three levels with 3/4" (2 cm) be‐
tween each level.
The upper basket can also be set at an
angle with one side high and the other
side low
. Make sure, however, that the
basket can slide smoothly in and out of
the cabinet.
P
ull the upper basket out.
To raise the upper basket:
Lift the bask
et until it clicks into
place.
To lower the upper basket:
P
ull 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
bask
et, the following plate dimensions
can be accommodated.
Dishwashers with cutlery basket
(see data p
late for model number)
Upper
bask
et
adjust‐
ment
Plate
in inches (cm)
Upper basket Lower
basket
Stand‐
ar
d
XXL
Upper 7 7/8"
(20)
9 7/16"
(24)
12 3/16"
(31) 13
3/4" (35*)
Middle 8
11/16"
(22)
10 1/4"
(26)
11 7/16"
(29)
Lower 9 7/16"
(24)
11" (28) 10 5/8"
(27)
Dishwashers with cutlery tray
(see data p
late for model number)
Upper
bask
et
adjust‐
ment
Plate
in inches (cm)
Upper basket Lower
bask
et
Stand‐
ar
d
XXL
Upper 7 7/8"
(15)
7 1/2"
(19)
12 3/16"
(31) 13
3/4" (35*)
Middle 6
11/16"
(17)
8 1/4"
(21)
11 7/16"
(29)
Lower 7 1/2"
(19)
9 1/16"
(23)
10 5/8"
(27)
* When tilted, plates of up to 13 3/4" (35 cm)
can be accomm
odated (see "Lower bas‐
ket").
Depending on the setting of the upper
bask
et, a variety of plate dimensions
can be accommodated.
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Lower basket
F
or larger and heavier items such as
plates, serving platters, saucepans,
bowls, etc.
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.
Place
large platters and dishes in the
center of the lower basket.
When tilted, plates up to 13 3/4" (35
cm) in diamet
er can be accommodated.
Removable MultiComfort insert
The rear section of the lower basket is
used for washing cu
ps, glasses, plates,
pots and pans.
You can remove the MultiComfort insert
t
o make more room for larger items
such as casserole dishes.
Removing the insert
P
ull the yellow handle forwards and
remove the insert.
Refitting the insert
Fi
t the insert into the lower basket
with the hooks under the long cross-
piece .
P
ress down on the insert until it clicks
into position .
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Glass rack
The
glass rack can be raised to make
more room for tall items.
S
tem glassware, e.g. wine glasses or
champagne flutes, can be leaned
against the glass rack or suspended
from it.
You can set the glass rack at two differ‐
ent heights.
Slide the gl
ass rack to the desired
height until the catches click into
place at the top.
Glassware rack
This rail is designed to hold glasses
with long
stems securely.
Lower the rail and lean tall glasses
against it.
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Hinged spikes
The spikes at the front are used for
washing
plates, soup bowls, platters,
dessert bowls, and saucers.
The spikes can be lowered to make
mor
e room for large items, e.g. pots,
pans and dishes.
P
ress the yellow lever downwards ,
and then lower the spikes .
Bottle holder
The bottle holder can be used to wash
na
rrow items, e.g., milk and baby bot‐
tles.
If the bottle holder is not needed, lift
it up and fold the sides down ,
as ill
ustrated.
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Grates and filters
You can also wash Miele grates, the
Miel
e griddle plate, and Miele range
hood filters.
Select the Grates & Filters pr
ogram for
optimum dishwashing results.
P
rotruding parts can damage the
dishwasher.
Load the dishwasher in such a way
that no
corners protrude over the
side of the basket.
Heavy and sharp wash loads can
damage the coating of the basket
struts.
Load grates, griddle plates, and fil‐
t
ers carefully.
Only place dishwasher safe
Mi
ele grates, filters and gill plates in
the dishwasher.
Grates
Rust d
amages the dishwasher.
Wash only grates that are undam‐
ag
ed and not rusty.
Place
the upper basket in the top po‐
sition.
L
oad the grate in the bottom basket.
To do so, remove the MultiComfort
insert and fold over the front row of
spikes.
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Griddle plate
L
oad the griddle plate in the bottom
basket. To do so. fold over the front
row of spikes.
Arr
ange the griddle plate with the
grilling surface facing upwards to
guarantee better drying.
Filters
You can wash two range hood filters in
the upper b
asket and two in the bottom
basket at once.
If you only want to wash two filters, put
them in the upper basket.
Upper basket
Lower basket
Be car
eful when unloading the
filters. At the end of the program, the
filters may still contain hot water.
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Cutlery
3D cutlery tray (depending on model)
Arr
ange the cutlery in the tray as
shown.
To make unloading much easier, cutlery
shou
ld be grouped 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 serr
ated re‐
tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to
ensure that water runs off them freely.
The upper spray arm must not be
block
ed by items which are too big.
The side sections of the tray can be
moved int
o the middle to accommodate
tall items of dishware in the upper bas‐
ket.
If spoon handles do not fit between the
hol
ders, lay them the other way round.
You can use the yellow slide to adjust
the height of the middle section of the
cutler
y tray to make more room for
large items of cutlery, such as serving
spoons and ladles.
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Cutlery basket (depending on model)
The cutlery basket can be placed any‐
wher
e on the front rows of spikes in the
lower basket.
T
o avoid the risk of injury, knives and
forks should be placed with the han‐
dles upwards in the basket. However,
cutlery placed handle down in the
basket will come out cleaner and dri‐
er.
Place
small items of cutlery in the in‐
dividual slots on three sides of the
cutlery basket.
Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket
Use the insert supplied for heavily
soil
ed items of cutlery. The insert sepa‐
rates the items so that they can be
more easily accessed by water.
Fi
t it onto the cutlery basket if re‐
quired.
Inser
t cutlery with the handles facing
downwards.
Distri
bute them evenly along the in‐
sert.
Operation
42
Detergent
O
nly use detergents formulated
for domestic dishwashers.
Refer to the manufacturer's packaging
as t
o whether Tab products are suitable
for the water hardness level in your
area.
Please note that the cleaning and dry‐
ing results of Tab detergents can vary
greatly.
For optimum cleaning and drying re‐
sults, use Miel
e dishwasher detergent
and add Miele salt and Miele rinse aid
separately. See "Optional accesso‐
ries."
Detergent dosage
F
ollow the dosage recommended by
the manufacturer on the packaging.
Unl
ess directed otherwise, use one
detergent tab or add 1 1/4 - 2 table‐
spoons (20 - 30 ml) 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.
T
abs may not dissolve completely
when the Express program (if availa‐
ble) is used.
Use only the recommended amount
of det
ergent. Continued use of too
much detergent may cause machine
damage.
Dishwasher det
ergents can
cause burning in the nose, mouth,
and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing.
Avoid inhaling or swallowing dish‐
washer det
ergent. Keep children
away from detergent. Keep deter‐
gent out of the reach of children.
Keep children away from the dish‐
washer when the door is open. There
could still be detergent residues in
the dishwasher. Only add detergent
just before starting the program and
lock the door with the child safety
lock (depending on model).
Operation
43
Adding detergent
P
ress the opening catch on the de‐
tergent dispenser. The flap will spring
open.
The flap is always open at the end of a
pr
ogram.
Add the required amount of detergent
and close the flap.
Mak
e sure that the detergent packag‐
ing is properly closed after use to
avoid it getting damp and becoming
lumpy.
Dispensing aid
Compartment I holds a maximum of 2
t
easpoons (10 ml),
Compartment II holds a maximum of
3.5 tablespoons (50 ml) of detergent.
The marks in compartment II indicate
the l
evels of approximately 1 ¼ and 2
tablespoons (20 and 30 ml) respective‐
ly. The marks indicate the approximate
fill level in ml when the door is open in a
horizontal position.
Operation
44
Turning on
T
urn on the water supply if it is turned
off.
Open the door
.
Mak
e sure the spray arms are not ob‐
structed.
Press the button for at least 2 sec‐
onds.
The program selected will appear briefly
in the display and the appr
opriate indi‐
cator light will come on.
Then, the display will show the estimat‐
ed program duration for the program
selected.
Selecting a program
Choose your program according to the
type of load and the d
egree of soiling.
The different programs and their uses
ar
e described in the Program Over‐
view chapter.
Use the pr
ogram selection button
to select the program required.
The indicator light of the selected pro‐
gr
am will come on.
Additional programs can be selected
using the
Additional option.
Use the pr
ogram selection button
to select the
Additional option.
The first of the additional programs will
appear in the display
.
Use the arr
ow buttons to select
the program required.
During the course of the program, you
can use
OK t
o display the name of the
program which is currently running.
You can now select program options
(see "Options").
If any program options are selected, the
appr
opriate indicator lights will also
light up.
Operation
45
Starting a program
S
tart the program by closing the door
within four seconds of the last press
of a button.
The program will begin.
The Optical Interface comes on to show
that a pr
ogram has been started.
If you do not close the door within
four sec
onds, the indicator light of
the selected program will flash and
the message Press OK to start will ap‐
pear in the display.
The program cannot be started until
you
press the
OK butt
on and close
the door within four seconds.
A program should only be canceled
in
the first few minutes, if at all. Oth‐
erwise important program stages
could be omitted.
Time display
The estimated duration of the program
select
ed appears in hours and minutes
in the display before the program be‐
gins. During the program, the time left
until the end of the program is dis‐
played.
Each program stage is indicated by a
symbol:
Pre-wash / Soak
Main wash
Interim rinse
Final rinse
Drying
Finish
The program duration displayed may
var
y 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 aver
age
time for a cold water intake.
The times shown in the program over‐
view r
efer to standard test loads and
temperatures.
Each time a program is run, the elec‐
tr
onic module calculates the program
duration required according to the tem‐
perature of the water taken into the
dishwasher and the amount of dish‐
ware.
Operation
46
Energy management
To save energy, the dishwasher will
switch off aut
omatically 10 minutes af‐
ter the last time a button has been
pressed or after the end of the program
(see "Settings menu - Optimize stand‐
by").
P
ress the button to switch the
dishwasher back on.
The dishwasher will not switch off
while a pr
ogram or the FlexiTimer is
running or if there is a fault.
At the end of the program
At the end of a program, the Optical In‐
t
erface will be visible flashing slowly
with the door shut. The buzzer might al‐
so be sounding.
The program has finished when End
appears in the display and the door has
opened slightly (if applicable).
The drying fan may continue to run for
a few minut
es at the end of the pro‐
gram.
Open the door fully so that the door
catch
rail retracts again.
You can now empty the dishwasher.
The Optical Interface will go out 10 mi‐
nutes after the end of the program if the
door is closed.
I
f you have deactivated the auto‐
matic door opening function (see
"Settings menu - AutoOpen"), but
would still like to open the door at
the end of the program, make sure
that you open the door fully.
Otherwise steam from the dishwash‐
er could damage the edge of the
co
unter because the fan is no longer
running.
Operation
47
Turning off
At the end of a program:
Open the door
.
The dishwasher can be switched off
at any time using the
button.
Turning the dishwasher off during a pro‐
gr
am stops the program.
Turning the dishwasher off during the
run-u
p to a delay start time (FlexiTimer)
will also stop the process.
If the dishwasher is not going to be
used for a longer period of time, e.g.,
while
on vacation, the water supply
should be closed.
Unloading the dishwasher
Dishes tend to break and chip more
easi
ly 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 pr
ogram has
ended.
First unload the lower basket, then the
upper b
asket, and finally the cutlery
tray (depending on model).
This will prevent water drops from the
upper basket and cutlery tray from fall‐
ing onto the dishes in the lower basket.
Operation
48
Interrupting a program
The program will be interrupted as soon
as you open the door
.
After four seconds, the indicator light of
the selected program will flash and the
message Continue with OK will appear in
the display.
Press the OK and close the door
within four seconds.
The program will continue from the
point at which it was int
errupted.
W
ater in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding!
Only open the door if absolutely nec‐
essar
y and exercise 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, press the
OK and
close the door within four seconds.
Changing a program
If the detergent dispenser flap has
alr
eady opened, do not change the
program.
If a program has already started and
you wish t
o change it, proceed as fol‐
lows:
Open the door
.
T
urn the dishwasher off with the
button.
Turn the dishwasher on again with
the button.
Selec
t the desired program.
S
tart the program by closing the door
within four seconds.
The Optical Interface comes on to show
that a pr
ogram has been started.
Options
49
Options
You can select and deselect the options
usi
ng the appropriate buttons and the
display.
Open
the door.
T
urn the dishwasher on with the
button.
The indicator light next to the program
sel
ected will come on.
Se
lect a program.
P
ress the button for the option you
want.
The indicator light for the relevant but‐
t
on will come on if the option is availa‐
ble for the program selected.
If the option is not compatible with the
pr
ogram selected, a message to this ef‐
fect will appear in the display.
In this instance, confirm the message
with OK.
S
tart the program by closing the
door.
The option selected will remain active
for that par
ticular program until the set‐
ting is changed.
Short
The Short
option reduces the duration
of programs in which this option is
available by up to 30%.
In order to achieve optimum cleaning
r
esults, energy consumption may in‐
crease slightly with this option.
When used in combination with the
Rapid p
rogram, the
Short option r
esults
in a wash program without drying or au‐
tomatic opening of the door (if availa‐
ble).
Extra economical
The Extra Economical option reduces
the energy consumption of programs in
which this option is available by up to
20%.
In order to achieve optimum cleaning
r
esults, the program duration is extend‐
ed with this option.
Intensive lower rack
The Intensive Lower Rack option int
en‐
sifies cleaning performance in the lower
basket in programs in which this option
is available.
Energy and water consumption are in‐
cr
eased slightly due to the extended
wash duration in the lower basket.
Extra dry
The Extra Dry option impr
oves the dry‐
ing performance in programs in which
this option is available.
Energy consumption is increased due
t
o an extended fan running time and an
increased final rinse temperature.
Options
50
FlexiTimer with EcoStart
The FlexiTimer gi
ves you three ways
of starting the program by means of de‐
laying the start. You can set the start
time or the finish time of a program.
You also have the option of taking ad‐
vantage of time variable economy rates
of electricity using the EcoStart function.
When using the delay start function,
mak
e sure that the detergent com‐
partment is dry before adding deter‐
gent. Wipe dry with a cloth if neces‐
sary. If the compartment is wet,
powder detergent can become lum‐
py and stick to the dispenser, with
the result that it is not fully dis‐
pensed.
Do not use liquid detergent when se‐
lecting delay start, as it can run into
the dishwasher before it is required.
Open the door
.
Switch the dishwasher on with the
butt
on.
Selec
t the desired program.
P
ress the button.
The indica
tor light will light up.
You can use the arr
ow buttons to
select the Start at, Finish at, or EcoStart
function or Back .
Confirm selection of the function you
want with OK.
The set time will appear and the hour
number block will
be highlighted.
You can now enter the time you want
using the
arrow buttons and con‐
firm with
OK.
If, while you are setting the time, you do
not pr
ess any buttons for several sec‐
onds, the display will revert to the previ‐
ous menu. You will then have to enter
your settings again.
If you open the door for more than
four seco
nds before the start time is
reached, the message Continue with OK
appears in the display. Press the
OK
butt
on and close the door within four
seconds to restart the FlexiTimer.
Options
51
Start at
With the Start at function, you set the
e
xact time at which you want the pro‐
gram to start.
Use the arr
ow buttons to set the
hour and confirm with
OK.
The hour will be saved and the minute
number block will
be highlighted.
Use the arr
ow sensors to set the
minutes and confirm with
OK.
The saved start time for the program
select
ed will appear in the display.
The indicator light will come on.
Close the door within four seconds.
When the set time is reached, the pro‐
gr
am selected will begin automatically.
Finish at
With the Finish at function, you set the
time at which you wish the pr
ogram to
end.
Use the arr
ow buttons to set the
hour and confirm with
OK.
The hour will be saved and the minute
number block will
be highlighted.
Use the arr
ow sensors to set the
minutes and confirm with
OK.
The estimated start time for the pro‐
gr
am selected will appear in the display.
The indicator light will come on.
Close the door within four seconds.
A message will appear in the display if
the pr
ogram cannot be completed by
the set finish time because it has too
long a running time.
The program will start automatically
when the estimat
ed start time is
reached.
Options
52
EcoStart
The EcoStart function
allows you to take
advantage of time variable economy
rates of electricity. Before you can use
this option, you must set up to three
electricity rate time zones (see "Settings
menu - EcoStart").
You then set the latest time at which the
program selected should end.
The dishwasher will start automatically
in the cheapest rate zone within the
time set.
Use the arr
ow buttons to set the
hour and confirm with
OK.
The hour will be saved and the minute
number block will
be highlighted.
Use the arr
ow sensors to set the
minutes and confirm with
OK.
The estimated start time for the pro‐
gr
am selected will appear in the display.
The indicator light will come on.
Close the door within four seconds.
The selected program will start auto‐
matically during the most cost effective
time zone
. It will finish at the latest by
the set finish time.
Changing or deleting set times
You can change the set times or the
pr
ogram before the start time in the dis‐
play is reached.
Open the doo
r.
P
ress the button.
Use the arr
ow buttons to select
the setting you want to change and
confirm with
OK.
Use the arr
ow buttons to select
the Change or Delete function and
confirm with
OK.
After confirming the Change function,
you can change the set time.
After confirming the Delete function, the
pr
ogram duration will appear in the dis‐
play for the selected program.
The indicator light will go out and the
indicator light for the selected program
will come on.
Start the program by closing the
door.
If you open the door for more than
four seco
nds before the start time is
reached, the message Continue with OK
appears in the display. Press the
OK
butt
on and close the door within four
seconds to restart the FlexiTimer.
Program overview
53
Program When to use Program sequence
Pre-
wash
Main
wash
Interim
rinse
Final
rinse
Drying
Normal Program for regular use to
complet
ely wash a full load
of normally soiled dish‐
ware with the ability to ad‐
just energy and water con‐
sumption based on the soil
load of the dishware.
If re‐
quir
ed
X If re‐
quir
ed
X X
Pots &
Pans
For heavily soiled dishware
and normally soiled pots,
pans and ut
ensils with
dried on residue; use 20%
more detergent than rec‐
ommended.
2X X X X X
China &
Cr
ystal
GlassCare program for
t
emperature-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
boar
ds 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 refilling salt; not
suitable for detergent tabs.
X X X X
Program overview
54
Program When to use Program sequence
Pre-
wash
Main
wash
Interim
rinse
Final
rinse
Drying
Pre-wash To rinse dishes when a
complet
e program is not
needed.
X
Extra Quiet Extra quiet program for
mix
ed loads with standard,
slightly dried-on food resi‐
due with a longer program
duration.
X X X X
Economy Water and energy saving
pr
ogram for standard dish‐
ware soiling that has not
dried on, with a long soak‐
ing time and a low temper‐
ature.
X X X X
Energy
Saver
Program for the sole use of
hot wat
er with a minimum
of 45°C / 120°F.
2X X X X X
Grates and
filt
ers
Wash program for cleaning
Miel
e grates, the Miele
griddle plate, and Miele
range hood filters.
X X X X X
Clean Ma‐
chine
Special cleaning program
t
o remove grease deposits
from the dishwasher.
X 2X X X
Consumption: The consumption values refer to a hot-water connection.
Electric power: 0.01 - 1.5 kWh
W
ater: 1.1 - 7.1 gal. (4 - 27 l)
Settings menu
55
Adjusting default values
Opening the Settings menu
Open th
e door.
Switch the dishwasher off with the
butt
on if it is switched on.
P
ress and hold the
OK butt
on.
Switch the dishwasher on with the
butt
on. Release this button as soon
as the background lighting lights up
in the display. Keep the
OK b
utton
pressed for at least 4 seconds.
The first option in the Settings menu
will appear in the display
.
To learn about the display, read the
section with the same name.
Use the arr
ow buttons under‐
neath the display to select the option
you want to change and confirm your
selection with
OK.
Sub-menu options which have already
been select
ed will have a check be‐
side them.
T
o exit a sub-menu, use the ar‐
row buttons to select Back and
confirm with
OK.
The display will revert to the menu
above.
Settings menu
56
Language
The display can be set to appear in one
of sever
al different languages.
You can change the language in the
display via the Language
sub-menu.
Select the language you want as well
as the cou
ntry, if appropriate, and
confirm with
OK.
The flag after the word Language
acts as a guide if a language which
you do not understand has already
been set.
If this is the case, keep selecting the
option which has a flag after it until
you reach the Language sub-menu.
Time of day
You can select either a 24-hour or 12-
hour clock.
The current time of day must be set be‐
for
e you can use the "FlexiTimer" pro‐
gram option.
Setting the clock format
Select the Clock format option.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with
OK.
Setting the clock
Select the Set option.
Set the hour with the arr
ow but‐
tons and confirm with
OK.
T
hen set the minutes and confirm
with
OK.
The time of day has now been saved.
Settings menu
57
Water hardness
This appliance is fitted with a water
soft
ener.
The dishwasher must be programmed
for the water hardness in your area.
– The dishwasher must be program‐
med for the wat
er hardness in your
area.
– Your local water supplier can tell you
the wat
er hardness level in your area.
– Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 10 - 16 gr/gal (10 -
15 °d),
always program the dish‐
washer to the higher value (16 gr/gal
or 15 °d in this example).
Select the water hardness level for
your area and confirm your selection
with
OK.
A check will appear beside the wa‐
t
er hardness which has been set.
°d gr/gal °f Display
1 1 2 1
2 2 4 2
3 3 5 3
4 4 7 4
5 5 9 5
6 6 11 6
7 7 13 7
8 8 14 8
9 9 16 9
10 10 18 10
°d gr/gal °f Display
11 11 20 11
12 13 22 12
13 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
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 37-45
46-60 48-63 82-107 46-60
61-70 64-73 109-125 61-70
Settings menu
58
Rinse aid
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for
best r
esults.
The rinse aid dosage is set in stages
from 0 to 6.
It is set to 3 at the factory.
The dosage can turn out to be higher
than the set valu
e due to the automatic
adjustment of the
Automatic p
rogram.
If spots appear on dishware and glass‐
war
e:
– Increase the rinse aid dosage.
If clouding or smearing appears on
dishwar
e and glassware:
– Decrease the rinse aid dosage.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm your choice with OK.
EcoStart
In order to run your dishwasher in the
most economical way, you can use the
EcoStart
option to take advantage of
your electricity supplier's time variable
rates (see "Options - FlexiTimer with
EcoStart").
With this option selected, your dish‐
washer will start automatically at your
electricity supplier's cheapest rate
times.
To use this option, you must first set up
t
o three electricity rate time zones in
which the dishwasher can start. You
can allocate different priorities to these
time zones. The time with the cheapest
electricity rate will be given Priority 1.
Contact your electric supplier to find
out the times of the cheapest electricity
r
ates.
Once the electricity rate times have
been set, you can use the EcoStart op‐
tio
n to set the latest finish time required
for each program.
The dishwasher will then start automati‐
cally in the cheapest electricity rate
time and the program will end at the lat‐
est at the finish time set.
Settings menu
59
Setting the electricity rate times
Before you can use the EcoStart option,
yo
u must set at least one electricity rate
time.
Use the arr
ow buttons to select
the electricity rate time (R1-R3) you
want to set and confirm with
OK.
The start of the electricity rate time se‐
lect
ed will appear in the display and the
hour number block will be highlighted.
Use the arr
ow buttons to set the
hours and minutes for the start time
and confirm both with
OK.
The end of the electricity rate time se‐
lected will appear in the display and the
hours number block will be highlighted.
Use the arr
ow buttons to set the
hours and minutes for the end time
and confirm both with
OK.
The electricity rate time will be saved
and its priority will appear in the dis‐
play
.
Use the arr
ow buttons to set the
priority you want and confirm with
OK.
Confirm the message with OK.
The electricity rate time will be activat‐
ed.
Changing the electricity rate times
You can change the start, finish or pri‐
ority of an ele
ctricity rate time.
Use the arr
ow buttons to select
the electricity rate time (R1-R3) you
want to change and confirm with
OK.
Selec
t the setting you want to change
and confirm with
OK.
Use the arr
ow buttons to change
the setting and confirm with
OK.
Confirm the message with OK.
The change will be saved.
Settings menu
60
Deleting the electricity rate times
Y
ou can delete the settings for an
electricity rate time and in doing so
deactivate the EcoStart option for this
time zone.
Use the arr
ow buttons to select
the electricity rate time (R1 - R3) you
want to delete and confirm with
OK.
For example, select Delete R1 and
confirm with OK.
F
or example, select Delete R1? and
confirm with
OK.
The settings for the electricity rate time
select
ed will be reset.
Confirm the message with OK.
The electricity rate time has now been
delet
ed.
AutoOpen
At the end of programs with a drying
phase (e
xcept Extra Quiet) the door will
open automatically a little in order to
help the drying process (see "Program
overview").
In the
ECO
program (depending on
mode), the door will open automatically
during the drying phase.
This function can be deactivated if
wished.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with
OK.
I
f you have deactivated the auto‐
matic door opening function and
would like to open the door as soon
as the program has finished, make
sure that you open the door fully.
Otherwise steam from the dishwash‐
er could damage the edge of the
counter because the fan is no longer
running.
Settings menu
61
BrilliantLight
This dishwasher has interior lighting.
When the door is open, the lighting will
switch off aut
omatically after 15 mi‐
nutes.
The interior lighting can be switched
off.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Optimize Standby
The dishwasher is supplied with the Op-
timize standby
function switched on as
standard.
To save energy, the dishwasher will
switch off aut
omatically a few minutes
after the last time a button has been
pressed or after the end of a program.
The dishwasher will not switch off in
the event of a fault.
Optimize Standby can be switched off if
you pr
efer. If you do this the duration
before the dishwasher switches off au‐
tomatically increases to 6 hours. Doing
this will increase energy consumption.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Refill indicators
If you consistently use a Tab detergent
and the r
efill indicators for salt and rinse
aid are bothering you, you can deacti‐
vate them if you wish.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with
OK.
If you switch to using detergent that
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it
is impor
tant to remember to add
dishwasher salt and rinse aid and to
switch the indicators back on.
Check filters
You can adjust the interval at which the
message
to remind you to check the fil‐
ters appears.
You can set an interval between 30 and
60 program cycles.
The "Check filters" message is set at
the fact
ory to appear after every 50 pro‐
gram cycles.
Selec
t the interval you want and con‐
firm this with
OK.
Settings menu
62
Soak
You can use this function to loosen
dried
-on food residues in the program
selected.
Once activated, this function will be
carried out with all programs until you
deactivate it.
If you are using powder dishwasher de‐
tergent, add approx. 5 g to compart‐
ment I.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Pre-Rinse
You can use this function to remove
easil
y loosened food residues in the
program selected.
Once activated, this function will be
carried out with all programs until you
deactivate it.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Brightness
There are seven different display bright‐
ness settings.
Select the brightness you want and
confirm this with OK.
Settings menu
63
Volume
A sequence of buzzer tones will sound
at the end of the pr
ogram or if there is a
fault as long as the buzzer has been ac‐
tivated.
Buzzer in the event of a fault
The buzzer in the event of a fault will
soun
d four times at intervals with a
short pause between each set of tones.
The buzzer which sounds when there
is a fault can
not be deactivated.
Buzzer at the end of a program
The buzzer at the end of a program will
soun
d four times at intervals with a
short pause between each set of tones.
The volume of the buzzer which sounds
at the end of the pr
ogram can be set to
one of seven stages. If no volume is se‐
lected, the buzzer is switched off.
Select the Buzzer tone
option.
Use the arr
ow buttons to set the
volume required and confirm your se‐
lection with the
OK button.
Keypad tone
An buzzer tone sounds each time a but‐
t
on is pressed.
The volume of the keypad tone can be
set t
o one of seven stages. If no volume
is selected, the keypad tone is switched
off.
Use the arr
ow buttons to set the
volume required and confirm your se‐
lection with the
OK b
utton.
Version info
You can call the electronic software ver‐
sion
of your dishwasher for technical
support purposes.
Confirm the display with OK.
Showroom program
For demonstration purposes only.
The dishwasher is fitted with various
demonstr
ation programs for showroom
use.
– Demo mode
Demonstr
ation program for show‐
rooms.
– Demo with sound
T
his program activates the circulation
pump to demonstrate the sound of
the dishwasher.
– Demo Drying Plus
Th
e door will open automatically.
– BrilliantLight
Th
e interior lighting is on constantly.
Settings menu
64
Factory default settings
You can reset all settings to the factory
default settings.
Select Reset and confirm with OK.
Closing the Settings menu
You can exit the Settings menu using
Close.
Select Close and confirm with OK.
The program selected will appear in the
display briefly and the indicator light for
the program selected will come on.
Cleaning and care
65
Check and clean your dishwasher
regularly. This will help avoid prob‐
lems and faults.
All sur
faces are susceptible to
scratching.
Contact with unsuitable cleaning
ag
ents can alter or discolor all surfa‐
ces.
Cleaning the wash cabinet
Generally, the wash cabinet is self
clea
ning if the correct amount of deter‐
gent is used.
If, however, there are lime scale or
gr
ease deposits in the cabinet, these
can be removed with a special dish‐
washer cleaner (see "Optional accesso‐
ries"). Follow the instructions on the
packaging.
If you mainly use low temperature pro‐
gr
ams (< 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 could build up on the door
seal and the sides of the dishwasher
door as these
surfaces are outside the
wash cabinet and are not accessed and
cleaned by the spray arm jets.
W
ipe the door seals regularly with a
damp cloth to remove food deposits.
W
ipe off any food or drink residues
which may have dripped onto the
sides of the dishwasher door before
closing it.
Cleaning the control panel
The
control panel should only be
wiped with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the indicator reflector
panel
The indicator reflector panel for the Op‐
ti
cal Interface / TimeControl function
(depending on model) is situated in the
cover plate underneath the counter.
Th
e indicator reflector panel should
only be wiped with a damp cloth or a
suitable cleaning agent designed for
use on plastic.
Cleaning and care
66
Cleaning the door front
I
f soiling remains longer, it may
happen that the surfaces can be‐
come discolored or changed.
Remove any soiling immediately.
Cle
an the front with a solution of
warm water and a little dishwashing
liquid applied with a soft sponge.
Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft
cloth.
G
lass cleaners may be used to
clean the exterior. However do not
allow them to sit 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, abrasive brushes or sponges,
e.g., pot scour
ers, brushes or spong‐
es which have been previously used
with abrasive cleaning agents
– Eraser sponges
– Sharp metal scrapers
– Steel wool
– Steam cleaning appliances
Cleaning and care
67
Filter system
The filter system in the base of the
wash cabinet pr
events food from being
redeposited on dishes. It also protects
the circulation pump from damage
caused by foreign objects.
This dishwasher must not be
u
sed without all the filters in place!
Collection of coarse soil may cause the
filt
ers to clog. The level of soiling and
time it takes before the filters need
cleaning will vary depending on use.
The message Check filters will appear in
the d
isplay after every 50 program cy‐
cles (factory default setting).
You can set the interval for the "Check
filt
ers" message to appear to a value
between 30 and 60 program cycles (see
"Settings menu - Check filters").
Che
ck the filter system.
Cle
an it if necessary.
Then confirm the message with OK.
The message will go out.
Filter system
T
urn the dishwasher off.
T
urn the handle counter-clockwise to
release the filter system .
Lift the filt
er system out of the dish‐
washer . Remove any coarse parti‐
cles and rinse the filter well under
running water.
Use a nylon brush if necessary.
E
nsure that course soil does not
get into the circulation system and
cause a blockage.
Cleaning and care
68
To clean the inside of the filter, the flap
must be opened:
P
ress catches together in the di‐
rection of the arrows as shown, and
open the filter .
Rin
se all the filters under running wa‐
ter.
Then 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 arr
ows point towards each oth‐
er. This will lock the filter system in
place.
T
ake care when you are fitting
the filter system that it is secured in
position correctly.
Otherwise coarse soil could get into
the ci
rculation system and cause a
blockage.
Cleaning and care
69
Cleaning the spray arms
Particles of food can get stuck in the
spr
ay arm jets and bearings. The spray
arms should therefore be inspected and
cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6
months).
T
urn the dishwasher off.
Remove the spray arms as follows:
T
ake out the cutlery tray (if your dish‐
washer is fitted with one).
P
ush the top spray arm upwards to
engage the inner ratchet. Then un‐
screw the spray arm.
P
ush the middle spray arm upwards
to engage the ratchet. Then un‐
screw the spray arm .
Remo
ve the lower basket.
P
ull the lower spray arm firmly up‐
wards to remove it.
Use a point
ed object to push the
food particles that are stuck in the
spray arm jets into the spray arm.
Rin
se the spray arms thoroughly un‐
der running water.
Replace the spray arms and check
that they rotate freely.
Frequently Asked Questions
70
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐
ance, some
of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without
contacting Miele Service. This will save time and money.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
Y
ou should, however, note the following:
Unauthorized or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to
the appliance.
Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably
quali
fied 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
The dishwasher does
n
ot start.
The door is not properly closed.
P
ush the door firmly shut.
The dishwasher is not plugged in.
Inser
t the plug.
The circuit breaker has tripped.
Reset the fuse (see data p
late for the correct fuse
rating).
The dishwasher is not switched on.
T
urn the dishwasher on with the button.
The dishwasher stops
durin
g a program.
The circuit breaker has tripped.
Reset the fuse (see data p
late for the correct fuse
rating).
If
the circuit breaker trips again, contact Miele
Service.
After the program has
star
ted, the Optical In‐
terface is not visible.
The indicator reflector panel was not correctly fitted.
Refit the indicat
or reflector panel correctly (see the
installation plan).
Frequently Asked Questions
71
Problem Possible cause and solution
The door locking pins
do not r
etract after the
door has opened auto‐
matically.
There is a fault with the door mechanism or the door
has n
ot been correctly balanced.
Contact Miel
e Service.
The AutoOpen function must be switched off be‐
fore the dishwasher is used again (see "Settings -
AutoOpen"). Danger of injury in the unlikely event
of another fault.
Frequently Asked Questions
72
Problem Possible cause and solution
The Optical Interface is
flashing
quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
One of the following
faults appears in the
display:
Before fixing the fault:
T
urn the dishwasher off with the button.
Fault FXX
There may be a technical fault.
After a few seconds:
T
urn the dishwasher back on.
Selec
t the desired program.
Clo
se the door.
If the error message is displayed again, there is a
t
echnical fault.
Co
ntact Miele Service.
Waterproof
The WaterProof System has reacted.
T
urn off the water supply.
C
ontact Miele Service.
Fault F78
A fault has occurred in the circulation pump.
T
urn the dishwasher off for at least 30 seconds
with the button.
T
urn the dishwasher back on.
Selec
t the desired program.
Clo
se the door.
If the error message is displayed again, there is a
t
echnical fault.
Co
ntact Miele Service.
Frequently Asked Questions
73
Water intake fault
Problem Possible cause and solution
The Optical Interface is
flashing
quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
One of the following
faults appears in the
display:
Open water supply
The water supply is turned off.
T
urn on the water supply all the way.
Intake
Before fixing the fault:
T
urn the dishwasher off with the button.
There is a problem with the water intake.
T
urn on the water supply fully and start the pro‐
gram again.
Clean
the water intake filter (see "Frequently asked
questions").
The wat
er pressure at the intake is lower than 4.35
psi.
Contact a plumber.
The following message
appears in the display
during the Energy Saver
pr
ogram:
Intake temp. low
The intake water has not reached the required tem‐
pe
rature of 120°F (45°C) (see "Water connection -
Water intake").
Start the program again.
If the fault message appears again, select a differ‐
en
t program.
Frequently Asked Questions
74
Water drainage fault
Problem Possible cause and solution
The Optical Interface is
flashing
quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
The following fault ap‐
pears in the display:
Drain
Before fixing the fault:
T
urn the dishwasher off with the button.
There is a problem with the water intake.
Ther
e might be water in the wash cabinet.
Clean
the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -
Filter system").
Clean
the drain pump (see "Frequently asked
questions").
Clean
the non-return valve (see "Frequently asked
questions").
Remove any ki
nk or loop in the drain hose.
Frequently Asked Questions
75
General problems
Problem Possible cause and solution
The Optical Interface is
flashing
quickly.
The warning buzzer is
sounding.
The indicator light of
the selected program
and the message Contin-
ue with OK will appear in
the display.
The dishwasher does
not start or the Flexi‐
Timer stops running.
The safe mode of the dishwasher was activated.
The following takes place:
– If you do not close the door within four seconds
of the last press of a button at program start
– If the door is open for longer than four seconds
during
a program or within the delay start time
P
ress the OK and close the door within four sec‐
onds.
The interior lighting
does not switch on
when the door is
opened.
The interior lighting has been switched off.
Switch the lighting back on again (see "Settings
menu - BrilliantLight").
Detergent residue is left
in the dispenser at the
end
of a program.
The dispenser was still damp when detergent was
added.
Mak
e sure the dispenser is dry before adding de‐
tergent.
The dispenser cover
cannot be closed.
Detergent residue is blocking the latch.
Remo
ve the detergent residue.
The inside of the door
and/or the int
erior walls
are wet after a program
has finished.
This is caused by the drying system and does not in‐
dic
ate a fault. The moisture will dissipate after a
while.
Frequently Asked Questions
76
Problem Possible cause and solution
Water remains in the
wash cabinet at the end
of a pr
ogram.
Before fixing the fault:
T
urn the dishwasher off with the button.
The filter system in the wash cabinet is clogged.
Clean
the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -
Filter system").
The drain pump or non-return valve is blocked.
Clean
the drain pump or the non-return valve (see
"Frequently asked questions").
The drain hose is kinked.
Remove the kink.
Frequently Asked Questions
77
Noises
Problem Possible cause and solution
There is a knocking
noise in the wash cabi‐
net.
A spray arm is hitting the dishware.
Int
errupt the program, and rearrange the items
which are obstructing the spray arm.
There is a rattling noise
in the wash cabinet.
Dishware is moving around in the wash cabinet.
Int
errupt the program and rearrange loose pieces.
A foreign object (e.g., a cherry pit) has become
lodged in the dr
ain pump.
Remove the for
eign object from the drain pump
(see "Maintenance - Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve").
There is a knocking
noi
se from the water
pipe
This may be caused by the installation or the diame‐
t
er of the water pipe.
This has no influence on dishwasher function. If in
doubt,
contact a suitably qualified plumber.
Frequently Asked Questions
78
Poor cleaning results
Problem Possible cause and solution
The dishes are not
clean.
The dishes were not loaded correctly.
See
notes in "Loading the dishwasher".
The program was not powerful enough.
Select a mor
e intensive program (see "Program
overview").
Not enough detergent was dispensed.
Use mor
e detergent, or change your detergent.
Items are blocking the path of the spray arms.
Rearr
ange the items so that the spray arms can
rotate freely.
The filter system in the base of the wash cabinet is
not cle
an 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 int
o the wash cabinet.
Clean
the drain pump and the non-return valve
(see "Frequently asked questions").
Smearing appears on
glass
ware and cutlery.
There is a bluish sheen
on the surface of glass‐
ware; film can be wiped
off.
The rinse aid dosage is set too high.
Reduce the dosage (see "Settings menu - Rinse
aid").
Frequently Asked Questions
79
Problem Possible cause and solution
Dishware is not dry or
cutler
y and glasses are
spotty.
The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse aid
r
eservoir is empty.
Replenish
the reservoir, increase the dosage, or
change the brand of rinse aid (see "Before using
for the first time - Rinse aid").
Dishware was taken out of the cabinet too soon.
L
eave it in for longer (see "Operation").
Combination tabs have been used which have im‐
pair
ed drying performance.
Chang
e your detergent, or replenish the rinse aid
(see "Before using for the first time - Rinse aid").
Glasses have a brown‐
ish-blu
e 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.
Ther
e is no remedy.
Purchase glassware which is dishwasher-safe.
Tea or lipstick stains
have not been com‐
p
letely removed.
The wash temperature of the selected program was
t
oo low.
Se
lect a program with a higher wash temperature.
The bleaching effect of the detergent is too low.
Switch t
o another detergent.
Plastic parts are discol‐
or
ed.
Natural dyes, e.g., from carrots, tomatoes, or ketchup
may be the cause. The amo
unt of detergent used or
its bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with
natural dyes.
Use mor
e detergent (see "Operation - Detergent").
Discoloration is irreversible.
Frequently Asked Questions
80
Problem Possible cause and solution
White residue is visible
on
dishware and cut‐
lery, clouding occurs on
glassware; this film can
be wiped off.
The rinse aid dosage is too low.
Incr
ease the dosage (see "Settings menu - Rinse
aid").
The salt reservoir is empty.
Fill
the salt reservoir (see "Before using for the first
time - Dishwasher salt").
The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor‐
r
ectly.
Replace it, making
sure that it screws back on
correctly.
An unsuitable Tab detergent has been used.
Chang
e your detergent.
The water softener is programmed to too low a water
har
dness level.
P
rogram the water softener to a higher water hard‐
ness level (see "Settings menu - Water hardness").
There are rust stains on
the cutler
y.
The affected items are not corrosion resistant.
Ther
e is no remedy.
Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-safe.
A program was not run after dishwasher salt was
added.
Traces of salt have got into the wash cycle.
Always run the Exp
ress program with the Short
program option selected and without any dishware
in the dishwasher after adding dishwasher salt.
The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor‐
r
ectly.
Replace it, making
sure that it screws back on
correctly.
Frequently asked questions
81
Cleaning the drain pump and
non
-return valve
If the water has not been pumped away
at the end of a p
rogram, the drain pump
or the non-return valve might be
blocked. They are, however, easy to
clean.
T
urn off the dishwasher and pull the
plug.
T
ake the filter system out of the wash
cabinet (see "Cleaning and care -
Cleaning the filters").
Scoo
p the water out of the cabinet
using a suitable container or utensil.
P
ress the catch for the non-return
valve inwards .
Lift the no
n-return valve up and out
and rinse well under running water.
Remo
ve all foreign objects from the
non-return valve.
The drain pump is beneath the non-re‐
turn valve (see arr
ow).
Remo
ve 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 directions to check
for obstructions.
C
arefully reinsert the non-return valve
and secure it with the locking clamp.
Mak
e sure the locking clamp
clicks into place!
Be car
eful not to damage any
delicate components when cleaning
the drain pump and the non-return
valve.
Customer service
82
Repairs
For problems that you cannot resolve
on your own, please contact:
– your Miele dealer or
– Miele Service
The telephone number for Miele is
li
sted at the back of these instruc‐
tions.
In the event of a fault which you cannot
corr
ect yourself please contact the
Miele Service Department at the phone
number on the back of this booklet.
Warranty
For more information, please refer to
the incl
uded warranty.
MieleCare (USA only)
MieleCare, our Ext
ended Service Con‐
tract program, gives you the assurance
of knowing that your appliance invest‐
ment is covered by 5 years of worry
free ownership.
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‐
pr
oved in writing by Miele’s Service de‐
partment, Extended Service Contracts
offered by other providers for Miele
products will not be recognized by
Miele. Our goal is to prevent unauthor‐
ized (and untrained) service personnel
from working on your Miele products,
possibly doing further damage to them,
you and/or your home.
To learn more about MieleC
are Extend‐
ed Service Contracts, please contact
your appliance dealer or visit us online
at:
http://www.mieleusa.com
Optional accessories
83
Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid, as
well as clea
ning and care products, are
available as optional accessories.
All the products are designed for use
with Miele dishwashers.
These and many other useful products
can be or
dered via the Miele website or
from Miele (see end of this manual for
contact details).
Dishwasher detergent, rinse
aid, and salt
When you decided to buy a Miele dish‐
washe
r, you chose excellent quality and
performance. However, ensuring that
your dishwasher always delivers the
best possible results will also depend
on your choice of dishwasher deter‐
gent, rinse aid, and dishwasher salt, as
cleaning 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 gla
ss protection additives
– Phosphate-free - safe for the envi‐
r
onment
– Water-soluble wrapping - no need to
unwrap
Powder detergent
– With active oxygen for thorough
cleaning
– With enzymes which are effective
even
in low temperature programs
– With glass protection against corro‐
sion
Rinse aid
– For gleaming glasses
– Helps dishware to dry
– With glass protection against corro‐
sion
– Specially designed cap for precise,
easy dispensing
Dishwasher salt
– Prevents lime scale on dishware and
in the appliance
– Extra coarse-grained
Optional accessories
84
Dishwasher care products
Miele cleaning and care products pro‐
vide optimum car
e for your dishwasher.
Dishwasher cleaner
– Cleans the dishwasher effectively
and thor
oughly
– Removes grease, bacteria, and un‐
pleasant odors
– Ensures excellent dishwashing re‐
sults
Dishwasher descaler
– Removes heavy lime scale deposits
– Mild and gentle with natural citric
acid
Dishwasher conditioner
– Removes odors, lime scale, and light
deposits
– Maintains the elasticity and leak
tightness of the seals
Dishwasher freshener
– Neutralizes unpleasant odors
– Fresh, pleasant lime and green tea
scent
– Easy to attach to the dishwasher
bask
et
– Very economical, lasts for 60 wash
cycles
Accessories
Some accessories may be supplied as
standar
d, depending on model.
Cappuccinatore insert
The Cappuccinatore insert can be used
for clean
ing the individual parts of the
Miele Cappuccinatore in the dishwash‐
er.
Cutlery basket
The cutlery basket is placed in the low‐
er bask
et and can be used to wash ad‐
ditional items of cutlery.
Glassware rack
This rail is designed to hold glasses
with st
ems securely in the lower basket.
85
Installation Instructions
Please refer to the Installation Diagram 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
curr
ent product specification, technical & warranty information.
Electrical connection
86
Installation, repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dange
rous.
Check that the voltage, frequency
and fuse r
ating shown on the data
plate match the household mains
supply.
The power outlet must be accessible
aft
er installation. Do not use an ex‐
tension cord to connect the dish‐
washer to the mains. Danger of over‐
heating! See data plate on the right
side of the door.
A damaged power cord must only be
r
eplaced with a genuine Miele cord
by a Miele service technician.
Grounding instructions
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
GROUNDED.
In the event of a malfunction or break‐
down, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance 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 appliance; if it will not fit the out‐
let, have a pr
oper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
If there is any question concerning
the pr
oper electrical connection or
grounding of this appliance to the
powersupply, please consult a li‐
censed electrician or call Miele’s
Technical Service Department:
USA: 1-800-999-1360
CDN: 1-800-565-6435
Specifications
The dishwasher comes equipped with a
4 ft (1.2 m)
powercord with a molded
plug for connection to 120 V, 60 Hz,
15 A grounded receptacle.
Electrical connection
87
Hardwired electrical connection
It is p
ossible to hardwire this appliance
to an existing power cable.
CAUTION: Before servicing, discon‐
nec
t the power supply by either re‐
moving the fuse, shutting off the
power main or manually "tripping"
the circuit breaker.
Installation work and repairs should
on
ly be performed by a qualified
technician in accordance with all ap‐
plicable codes and standards. Re‐
pairs and service by unqualified per‐
sons could be dangerous and the
manufacturer cannot be held re‐
sponsible.
Before connecting the appliance to
the power supply, mak
e sure that the
voltage and frequency listed on the
data plate correspond with the
household electrical supply. This da‐
ta must correspond to prevent ma‐
chine damage. Consult an electrician
if in doubt.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
GROUNDED
.
This appliance must be connected to a
gr
ounded metal, permanent wiring sys‐
tem, or an equipment-grounding con‐
ductor must be run with the circuit con‐
ductors and connected to the equip‐
ment-grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.
Prior to making a hardwire connec‐
tion to the terminal, remove the pow‐
ercord. Otherwise there will be a risk
of electric shock from the attached
plug.
An existing flexible supply cord or cable
shall have a minimum thickness of
A
WG 14.
120 V, 60 Hz, 15 A fuse rating
Black wire (live): connect to L
White wire (neutral): connect to N
Green wire (ground): connect to
After attaching the permanent power
supply cor
d, check that all screws on
the terminal block and the strain re‐
lief are tightened.
Water connection
88
Connection to the water sup‐
ply
W
ater in the dishwasher must
not be used as drinking water.
– The dishwasher may be connected to
a col
d or hot water supply up to a
maximum of 140°F/60°C.
We would only recommend connec‐
tion to a hot water supply if it is eco‐
nomical, e.g. a solar-powered supply.
When connected to a hot water sup‐
ply, all program stages which would
otherwise be carried out with cold
water will be carried out with hot wa‐
ter.
– The Energy Saver pr
ogram (if availa‐
ble) requires a hot water supply be‐
tween 115°F/45°C (minimum) and
140°F/60°C (maximum).
The higher the water intake tempera‐
ture, the better the cleaning and dry‐
ing results.
– The intake hose is approx. 4' 11"/
1.5 m lon
g. A 1.5 m long flexible met‐
al extension hose (pressure tested to
2,030 psi) is available as an optional
accessory, if required.
– A faucet with a 3/8" male thread
must be pr
ovided 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.
– Water pressure: Must be between
4.5 - 145 psi (0.3 - 10 bar) If the wa‐
t
er pressure is lower than this, the
fault message Intake will appear in
the display (see "Frequently asked
questions"). If the water pressure is
too high, a pressure reducer valve
must be fitted.
After connecting the dishwasher to
the wat
er supply, check that the wa‐
ter intake is airtight.
T
o avoid any damage to the ap‐
pliance, the dishwasher must only be
connected to fully vented pipework.
The intak
e hose must not be
shortened or damaged in any way as
it contains electrical components.
Water connection
89
Drainage
– The machine comes equipped with a
built-
in non-return valve on the dis‐
charge side to prevent waste water
from flowing back into the dishwash‐
er.
– Take the drain line of the dishwasher
and attach the dr
ain line as high as
possible under the counter rim of the
kitchen sink before connecting the
end to the drain. The loop will serve
to prevent a backed up drain or large
volume of water in the sink from si‐
phoning back into the dishwasher.
– The dishwasher is supplied with ap‐
pr
ox. 5' 11" (1.5 m) of flexible drain
hose with an internal diameter of 7/8"
(22 mm).
– The drain hose can be extended us‐
ing
extensions and adapters. The
drainage length must not be longer
than 13' 1 1/2" (4 m) and the delivery
head must not exceed 3' 3 3/8"
(1 m).
– If the hose is to be directly fitted to
the dr
ainage 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
ho
se 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 not be short‐
ened.
Mak
e sure that there are no
kinks in the hose, and that it is not
squashed or stretched.
After servicing the appliance, ensure
that the dr
ain does not leak.
Venting the drain
If the on-site drain connection is situat‐
ed lower than the guide path for the
bott
om basket rollers in the open door,
the drain must be vented. Otherwise a
siphoning effect during a program can
cause the appliance to empty itself of
water.
To vent: open the dishwasher door
fully.
P
ull the lower spray arm firmly up‐
wards to remove it.
Cut off the t
op of the vent valve in the
wash cabinet.
Sound emission testing
90
Prerequisites for sound emission tests
Load the dishwasher with 16 sta
ndard place settings and use the
Normal pr
o‐
gram.
Setup for sound emission tests
The dishwasher must be set up according to the following specifications.
Install the dishwashe
r into an analyzing unit.
Secur
e the front panel.
Sound emission testing
91
Push the provided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until it
is flush with the appliance feet .
P
ush the toe-kick into place in such a way that it is flush with the door front .
Sound emission testing
92
Remo
ve the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending on
model) .
P
ush the insulating strip into the front top edge of the toe-kick .
9 Independence Way
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone:
Fax:
www.mieleusa.com
U.S.A.
Miele, Inc.
National Headquarters
Please have the model and serial number
of your appliance available before
contacting Technical Service.
Canada
Importer
Miele Limited
Headquarters and Miele Centre
800-843-7231
609-419-9898
609-419-4298
Technical Service & Support
Nationwide
Phone:
Fax:
161 Four Valley Drive
Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8
www.miele.ca
800-999-1360
888-586-8056
Customer Care Centre
Phone:
800-565-6435
905-532-2272
Germany
Manufacturer
Miele & Cie. KG
Carl-Miele-Straße 29
33332 Gütersloh
93
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