Miele G 5611 SC ACTIVE Brilliant White User Manual

Operating instructions

Dishwashers

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essen-

tial to read these instructions as well as the installation sheet before it

is installed and used for the first time.

en-GB M.-Nr. 12 895 740HG07

Contents

Warning and safety instructions................................................................................ 5

Notes on the operating instructions......................................................................... 13

Notes on the layout........................................................................................................

Scope ...............................................................................................................................

Optional accessories .....................................................................................................

Guide to the appliance................................................................................................. 15

Appliance overview ........................................................................................................

Control field.....................................................................................................................

Caring for the environment ......................................................................................... 17

Before using for the first time..................................................................................... 18

Opening the door ...........................................................................................................

Closing the door .............................................................................................................

Activating the safety lock ..............................................................................................

Water softener................................................................................................................

Displaying and setting the water hardness........................................................... 21

Dishwasher salt ..............................................................................................................

Filling the salt container........................................................................................... 23

Refilling salt ............................................................................................................... 24

Rinse aid ..........................................................................................................................

Adding rinse aid......................................................................................................... 26

Filling the rinse aid container .................................................................................. 26

Caring for the environment ......................................................................................... 28

Economical dishwashing...............................................................................................

Loading the dishwasher............................................................................................... 29

General information .......................................................................................................

Upper basket (depending on the model)....................................................................

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

Lower basket (depending on the model) ....................................................................

Cutlery tray/cutlery basket (depending on model)....................................................

Loading the cutlery tray ........................................................................................... 35

Loading the cutlery basket (if present) .................................................................. 36

Loading examples (depending on the model)............................................................

Dishwashers with cutlery tray ................................................................................ 37

Dishwashers with cutlery basket ........................................................................... 39

Detergent........................................................................................................................ 41

Active ingredients ..........................................................................................................

Dispensing detergent.....................................................................................................

Adding detergent............................................................................................................

Contents

Operation........................................................................................................................ 44

Switching on the dishwasher........................................................................................

Selecting a programme .................................................................................................

Display of programme running time ............................................................................

Starting the programme ................................................................................................

End of the programme...................................................................................................

Energy management ......................................................................................................

Switching off the dishwasher .......................................................................................

Unloading the crockery..................................................................................................

Interrupting a programme .............................................................................................

Cancelling or changing a programme..........................................................................

Options............................................................................................................................ 48

Timer ................................................................................................................................

Guide for selecting a programme.............................................................................. 50

Programme overview ................................................................................................... 52

Programme options...................................................................................................... 54

Quick...........................................................................................................................

AutoOpen ........................................................................................................................

Switching off the refill reminders .................................................................................

Extraclean.......................................................................................................................

Extradry...........................................................................................................................

2nd interim rinse ............................................................................................................

Operating hours display ................................................................................................

Factory defaults ..............................................................................................................

Cleaning and care ......................................................................................................... 61

Cleaning the wash cabinet............................................................................................

Cleaning the door and the door seal ...........................................................................

Cleaning the control field ..............................................................................................

Cleaning the appliance front.........................................................................................

Cleaning the spray arms................................................................................................

Checking the filters in the wash cabinet.....................................................................

Cleaning the filters .........................................................................................................

Cleaning the water inlet filter........................................................................................

Cleaning the drain pump ...............................................................................................

Problem solving guide.................................................................................................. 72

Technical problems ........................................................................................................

Fault messages...............................................................................................................

Water inlet fault ..............................................................................................................

Water drainage fault.......................................................................................................

General problems with the dishwasher ......................................................................

Contents

Noises ..............................................................................................................................

Unsatisfactory washing result ......................................................................................

Service............................................................................................................................. 80

Contact in the event of a fault......................................................................................

EPREL database .............................................................................................................

Warranty ..........................................................................................................................

Note for test institutes ..................................................................................................

Installation...................................................................................................................... 82

The Miele Waterproof system......................................................................................

Water inlet.......................................................................................................................

Water drainage................................................................................................................

Electrical connection ....................................................................................................

Technical data................................................................................................................ 86

Warning and safety instructions

This dishwasher conforms to current safety requirements. Inappro-

priate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material dam-

age.

Please observe the installation sheet and read the operating in-

structions carefully before setting up the dishwasher and using it

for the first time. They both contain important information on its in-

stallation, safety, use and maintenance. This is to protect yourself

from injury and prevent damage to the dishwasher.

In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and

strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the

chapter on installing the dishwasher as well as the safety instruc-

tions and warnings.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance

with these instructions.

Keep the installation sheet and the operating instructions in a safe

place and pass them on to any future owner.

Appropriate use

 This dishwasher is intended for use in the home and in similar en-

vironments, for example

–in shops, offices and similar work settings

–on agricultural estates

–by the guests in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and other typ-

ical home settings.

 This dishwasher is not intended for outdoor use.

 This dishwasher is intended for use at altitudes of up to 4000m

above sea level.

 This dishwasher must only be used for cleaning domestic crockery

and cutlery. All other types of use are not permitted.

 The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,

if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use

it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of

incorrect operation.

Safety with children

 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the dish-

washer unless they are constantly supervised.

Warning and safety instructions

 Children aged 8 and older may only use the dishwasher without

supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner.

Children must be able to understand and recognise the possible

dangers caused by incorrect operation.

 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the dishwasher

unsupervised.

 Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the dishwasher.

Never allow children to play with the dishwasher. There is a danger

that children might shut themselves in the dishwasher.

 If the automatic door opening mechanism is active (depending on

the model), keep young children away from the area in which the door

opens. There is a danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with

the opening mechanism.

 Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children may become en-

tangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over

their head and risk suffocation. Keep packaging material away from

children.

 Keep children away from detergents. Detergents cause severe skin

burns and severe eye damage. They can cause burning in the mouth

and throat, or inhibit breathing. It is therefore important to keep chil-

dren away from the dishwasher when the door is open. Detergent

residues could still be present in the dishwasher. Seek medical ad-

vice immediately if a child has swallowed or inhaled any detergents.

Technical safety

 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause con-

siderable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs

must only be carried out by a qualified technician.

 Damage to the dishwasher can compromise your safety. Before

using the dishwasher and in particular following transport, check it for

any visible damage. Never use a damaged dishwasher.

 The electrical safety of this dishwasher can only be guaranteed

when correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety re-

quirement is present. If in doubt, the electrical installation should be

checked by a qualified electrician.

Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate or

lack of earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Warning and safety instructions

 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup-

ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronised with

the mains power supply (e.g. island networks, back-up systems) is

possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply system

complies with the specifications of EN50160 or an equivalent stand-

ard.

The function and operation of the protective measures provided in

the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must

also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not

synchronised with the mains power supply, or these measures must

be replaced by equivalent measures in the installation. As described,

for example, in the current version of BS OHSAS 18001–2 ISO

45001.

 The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply via

a suitable switched socket using a fused 3-pin plug (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 elec-

tricity supply at any time.

 There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher be-

cause the building-in niche may be too small. Danger of overheating

and fire risk if the dishwasher were to be pushed up against a plug.

 The dishwasher must not be installed underneath a hob. The high

temperatures radiated by hobs could damage the dishwasher below.

For the same reason, the appliance must not be installed next to

open fires or other appliances that give off heat, such as heaters etc.,

not normally found in a kitchen.

 Ensure that the connection data on the dishwasher’s data plate

(fuse rating, frequency and voltage) match the mains electricity sup-

ply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to

the dishwasher. Compare these before connecting the appliance to

the mains. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

 Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it has

been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door

springs.

Warning and safety instructions

 The dishwasher may only be operated if the door opening mechan-

ism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger

whilst the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on the

model) is active.

To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:

- The door springs must be evenly adjusted 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 door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens at

the end of the drying phase.

 Multi-socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee the

required safety of the appliance (fire hazard). Do not connect the

dishwasher to the mains electricity supply using a multi-socket ad-

apter or an extension lead.

 The dishwasher must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.

on a ship).

 Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of

frost occurring. Frozen hoses are at risk of tearing or bursting. The re-

liability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperat-

ures below freezing point.

 To avoid any damage to the dishwasher, it must only be operated

when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system.

 The plastic housing of the water connection contains a solenoid

valve. The housing must not be dipped in water.

 There are live wires in the water inlet hose. Do not cut the hose,

even if it is too long.

 The integrated Miele Waterproof system offers protection from

water damage, provided that the following conditions are met:

- Installation has been carried out correctly.

- The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced

where this is noticeably required.

- The stopcock is turned off during longer absences from the home

(e.g. whilst on holiday).

The waterproof system will work even when the dishwasher is

switched off. However, the dishwasher must remain connected to the

electricity supply.

Warning and safety instructions

 The water-connection pressure needs to be between 50 and

1,000kPa.

 A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous. If the dishwasher gets

damaged, switch it off at the mains immediately and call your Miele

dealer or Miele Service.

 While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-

dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the

warranty is invalidated.

 We recommend replacing defective components with original

spare parts. If original Miele spare parts are installed correctly, Miele

ensures full compliance with safety requirements and the warranty

remains valid.

 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the dishwasher

must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply (switch it off

and withdraw the plug from the socket).

 If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must only be replaced

with a specific mains connection cable of the same type (available

from the Miele Customer Service Department). For safety reasons

this must only be done by the Miele Customer Service Department

or a Miele authorised technician.

Correct installation

 The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance

with the supplied installation sheet.

 Be careful before and while installing the dishwasher.

Some metal parts pose a risk of injury/being cut. Wear pro-

tective gloves.

 The way in which the dishwasher is installed must not cause doors

to be blocked when the door is automatically opened (AutoOpen

function).

 If the dishwasher is being used behind closed furniture fronts (e.g.

doors), ensure that the automatic door opening mechanism is not

blocked.

The housing units used must be sufficiently resistant to moisture.

The installation space must be well ventilated.

 The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure

problem-free operation.

Warning and safety instructions

 In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwashers

must only be installed under a continuous worktop that is secured to

adjacent cabinetry.

 A sink in the adjacent cabinet of the dishwasher must be carefully

sealed. Regularly check for leaks to avoid damage to the dishwasher.

 The dishwasher must only be built into a tall unit if additional

safety precautions are taken. In order to safely install the appliance in

a tall unit, please use the Tall unit installation set and observe the in-

stallation sheet provided. Otherwise there is the danger of the unit

tipping over.

 The door springs must be evenly adjusted 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 must only be operated with properly adjusted door

springs.

If the door cannot be adjusted properly, contact the Miele Customer

Service Department.

The maximum weight of the front panel that can be aligned with the

factory fitted door springs is 10–12kg (depending on model).

Correct use

 Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Risk of explosion.

 Dishwasher detergents can cause burning on the skin and in the

eyes, nose, mouth and throat. Avoid contact with detergents. Do not

inhale powder detergents. Do not swallow dishwasher detergents.

Seek medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed

or inhaled.

 Avoid leaving the dishwasher door open unnecessarily. You could

injure yourself on the open door or trip over it.

 Do not sit or lean on the open door. The dishwasher can tip over.

This can injure you or damage the dishwasher.

 Crockery may be very hot at the end of the programme. Allow the

dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before un-

loading them.

 Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish-

washers. Do not use washing-up liquid.

Warning and safety instructions

 Do not use any commercial or industrial detergents. These may

cause material damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive

chemical reaction (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).

 Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.

This will cause damage to the reservoir.

 Do not fill the AutoDos (depending on model) with powder or li-

quid detergent. Loose detergent will damage the AutoDos.

 Do not fill the salt reservoir with powder or liquid detergent. Deter-

gent will damage the water softener.

 Only use special coarse-grained dishwasher salt or other pure kit-

chen salt for reactivation. Other salts may contain insoluble additives

that can impair the functioning of the water softener.

 In dishwashers with a cutlery basket (depending on the model),

knives and forks should be placed with the handles upwards in the

basket for safety reasons. Knives and forks placed with the handles

downwards pose a danger of injury.

 Plastic items that 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 dishwasher

may cause them to melt or lose shape.

 If you use the timer option, the detergent compartment must be

dry. If it is not, wipe the detergent compartment until dry. The deter-

gent will clump together if the detergent compartment is not dry, and

this may mean that it is not fully rinsed out.

 Please observe the information given in the “Technical data”

chapter regarding the capacity of the dishwasher.

Accessories and spare parts

 Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war-

ranty, performance and, if applicable, product liability claims will be

invalidated.

 Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min-

imum of 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of

your dishwasher.

Transport

 Damage to the dishwasher can compromise your safety. Before

using the dishwasher, check it for any visible transport damage.

Never use a damaged dishwasher.

Warning and safety instructions

 Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position so that no

water flows into the electrical controls, as this would cause faults.

 If you wish to transport the dishwasher, empty it and securely

fasten all loose parts such as baskets, hoses and mains connection

cables.

Notes on the operating instructions

These operating instructions apply to

several different dishwasher models of

different heights.

The different dishwasher models will be

named as follows:

normal = dishwasher measuring

80.5cm high (built-in appliance) or

84.5cm high (freestanding appliance)

XXL = dishwasher measuring 84.5cm

high (built-in appliance).

Notes on the layout

Warnings

 Information which is important

for safety is highlighted in a thick

framed box with a warning symbol.

This alerts you to the potential

danger of injury to people or damage

to property.

Read these warning notes carefully

and observe the procedural instruc-

tions and codes of practice they de-

scribe.

Notes

Notes provide information of particu-

lar importance that must be ob-

served.

They are highlighted in a thick framed

box.

Additional information and comments

are highlighted in a box framed with a

single black line.

Instructions for the user

Instructions on how to operate the dish-

washer are identified by marked operat-

ing steps. They explain the procedure

step by step.

Operating steps are indicated by a black

square bullet point.

Example:

Select the desired setting and press

OK to confirm.

Notes on the operating instructions

Scope

The appliance is supplied with:

- Dishwasher

- Operating instructions for operating

the dishwasher

- Installation sheet for installing the

dishwasher

- Other installation accessories for in-

stalling the dishwasher (see installa-

tion sheet)

- Funnel for filling the dishwasher salt

- Additional printed matter and add-ons

if required

Optional accessories

Products specially tailored to your dish-

washer – such as dishwasher detergent,

cleaning agents, care products and ac-

cessories – are available from the Miele

online shop, from Miele Customer Ser-

vice or from your Miele dealer.

You can access the Miele online shop

via the following QR code:

Guide to the appliance

Appliance overview

Top spray arm

Cutlery tray (depending on model)

Upper basket (depending on model)

Middle spray arm

Aeration valve

Bottom spray arm

Filter combination

Salt reservoir

Data plate

Rinse aid reservoir

Detergent compartment

Guide to the appliance

Control field

Programme selection

ECO = ECO

Auto = Auto45–60°C

45°C = Gentle45°C

65°C = PowerWash65°C

75°C = Intensive75°C

Time display

Indicator lights/Refill reminders

/ = Inlet/Drain

 = Rinse aid

 = Salt

Startbutton with indicator light

For starting the selected programme.

Quick button

for reducing the programme running

time

Timer button

For selecting a later programme start.

Programme selection button

For programme selection.

ON/OFF button

For switching the dishwasher on and

off.

Caring for the environment

Disposing of the packaging ma-

terial

The packaging material is used for hand-

ling and protects the appliance from

transport damage. The packaging ma-

terial used is selected from materials

which are environmentally friendly for

disposal and can generally be recycled.

Recycling the packaging material re-

duces the use of raw materials. Use ma-

terial-specific collection points for valu-

able materials and take advantage of re-

turn options. Your Miele dealer will take

the packaging material away.

Disposing of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances con-

tain many valuable materials. They also

contain certain materials, compounds

and components which were essential

for their correct functioning and safety.

These could be hazardous to human

health and to the environment if dis-

posed of with household waste or if

handled incorrectly. Please do not,

therefore, dispose of your old appliance

with household waste.

Instead, please make use of officially

designated collection and disposal

points to dispose of and recycle elec-

trical and electronic appliances in your

local community, with your dealer or

with Miele, free of charge. By law, you

are solely responsible for deleting any

personal data from the old appliance

prior to disposal. You are legally obliged

to remove any old batteries which are

not securely enclosed by the appliance

and to remove any lamps without des-

troying them, where this is possible.

These must be taken to a suitable col-

lection point where they can be handed

in free of charge. Please ensure that

your old appliance poses no risk to chil-

dren while being stored for disposal.

Before using for the first time

Every dishwasher is tested at the fact-

ory. There will be residual water in the

appliance from this test. It is not an in-

dication that the dishwasher has been

used previously.

Opening the door

In some programmes, the door auto-

matically opens slightly to assist the

drying process.

This function can be deactivated, if pre-

ferred (see “Programme options –

AutoOpen”).

 To open the door, reach under the re-

cessed grip and pull the handle firmly.

 Open the door fully to disengage the

locking mechanism.

At the end of the programme, if the

AutoOpen function is on, the door lock

catch automatically retracts.

The door lock catch must be fully retrac-

ted before you close the door again.

To prevent a technical fault, do not

hold the door lock catch firmly when

it is retracting.

If the door is opened during operation

all wash functions are automatically in-

terrupted.

 Risk of scalding due to hot water.

During operation, water in the dish-

washer may be very hot.

During operation, only open the door

with extreme caution.

 Risk of injury due to door opening

automatically.

The door may open automatically at

the end of the programme.

Keep the area around the door free of

obstructions.

 Caution: Avoid blocking doors.

The automatic door opening function

could cause doors to be blocked.

Install the dishwasher so that the

door does not block any other doors

or furniture fronts when it opens

automatically.

Before using for the first time

Closing the door

 Push the baskets right in.

 Raise the door upwards until the

catch engages.

At the end of the programme, if the

AutoOpen function switched is on,

the door locking pin must be fully re-

tracted before the door is closed.

Otherwise, the door locking pin will

hit the door.

 Risk of crushing due to the door

closing.

When closing the door, you are at risk

of shutting your fingers in it.

Do not put your hand inside the door

as it is closing.

Activating the safety lock

Use the safety lock to prevent children

opening the dishwasher door. The door

can then only be opened by using a lot

of force.

 To lock the door, push the slide under-

neath the door grip to the right.

 To unlock the door, push the slide to

the left.

Before using for the first time

Water softener

In order to achieve good cleaning res-

ults, the dishwasher needs to operate

with soft water. Hard water results in

the build-up of calcium deposits on

crockery and on the inner surfaces of

the appliance.

Mains water with a water hardness level

higher than 0.9mmol/l (5°dH – Ger-

man scale) must be softened. This oc-

curs automatically in the integrated wa-

ter softener. The water softener is suit-

able for a water hardness level of up to

12.6mmol/l (70°dH – German scale).

In order to be reactivated, the water

softener requires dishwasher salt.

Depending on the water hardness level

(<3.8mmol/l, or <21°dH – German

scale), dishwasher salt is not required if

combination detergents are being used

(see “Detergent – Active ingredients”).

- You should programme the dish-

washer to the correct water hardness

for your area.

- Your local water authority will be able

to advise you of the water hardness

level in your area.

- Where the water hardness fluctuates,

e.g. between 1.8 and 2.7mmol/l (10–

15°dH – German scale), always pro-

gramme the dishwasher to the higher

value (2.7mmol/l or 15°dH in this ex-

ample).

If the water hardness in your area is

available in a unit other than °dH, you

can convert the values as follows:

1°dH = 0.18mmol/l = 1.78°fH

The dishwasher is programmed at the

factory for a water hardness level of

2.5mmol/l (14°dH – German scale).

If your water hardness level corres-

ponds to this setting, you can skip to

the next section.

However, if you have a different water

hardness level, you must adjust the wa-

ter softener to match your water hard-

ness.

Before using for the first time

Displaying and setting the water hard-

ness

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button, if it is switched on.

 Press theStart button in and, whilst

holding it in, switch the dishwasher

on using the button.

Keep theStart button pressed in for

at least 4seconds until the Start in-

dicator light comes on.

If this does not happen, start the pro-

cedure from the beginning again.

 Press the programme selector 2

times.

The left programme indicator light will

flash rapidly 2 times at intervals.

The value set for the water hardness is

shown as a figure after  in the time dis-

play.

 will start flashing in the time display.

A water hardness of 14°dH is set.

 Use the Startbutton to set the water

hardness value in your area.

The dosage amount increases each

time you press the button. When the

highest value is reached, the setting

starts again from the beginning.

The setting is now saved.

 Switch the dishwasher off with

thebutton.

Before using for the first time

Dishwasher salt

In order to maintain the functions of

the water softener, it must be reactiv-

ated regularly. Reactivation occurs

automatically every ninth programme

sequence. At the start of the next pro-

gramme, an additional 4.4l of water is

required for this process. Energy con-

sumption increases by 0.015kWh and

the programme is extended by approx.

3minutes.

The above applies to the ECO pro-

gramme at a water hardness of

2.5mmol/l (14°dH – German scale).

For other programmes and water hard-

ness levels, only the frequency of re-

activation will differ.

In order to be reactivated, the water

softener requires dishwasher salt.

Depending on the water hardness level

(<3.8mmol/l, or <21°dH – German

scale), dishwasher salt is not required if

combination detergents are being used

(see “Detergent – Active ingredients”).

If the water in your area is very soft

and constantly lower than 0.9mmol/l

(5°dH – German scale), you do not

need to add dishwasher salt. The salt

refill reminder will automatically switch

off after the water hardness has been

set accordingly (see “Before using for

the first time – Displaying and setting

the water hardness”).

 Damage to the water softener

from detergent.

Detergent will damage the water

softener.

Do not fill the salt container with

powder or liquid detergent.

 Damage caused by using unsuit-

able salts.

Some types of salt may contain insol-

uble components which can cause

the water softener to malfunction.

Only use special coarse-grained dish-

washer salt or other pure kitchen salt

for reactivation.

If you only ever use combination deter-

gent products containing salt and rinse

aid in your dishwasher, you can switch

off both refill reminders if you wish

(see “Programme options – Switching

off the refill reminders”).

Please make sure that if you stop us-

ing combination detergent products,

you refill the dishwasher salt and

rinse aid. Switch the refill reminders

back on if required.

Before using for the first time

Filling the salt container

Before filling the salt container for the

first time, you must fill it with approx.

1.5l of water to enable the salt to dis-

solve.

Once the dishwasher has been com-

missioned, there is always sufficient

water in the salt container.

 Remove the lower basket from the

wash cabinet and unscrew the salt

container cap.

 Risk of corrosion due to saline

solution.

Water or saline solution will run out

of the salt container when the cap is

opened. Saline solution that runs out

can cause corrosion in the wash cab-

inet and to the load items.

The salt container should therefore

only be opened in order to replenish

the salt.

 Fill the salt container with approx. 1.5l

of water (first use only).

 Place the funnel provided over the

salt container and carefully fill with

dishwasher salt until the container is

full. The salt container holds up to

2kg of salt, depending on the type of

salt used.

 Clean off salt residues from around

the salt container opening. Next,

screw the salt container cap on again

firmly.

 Immediately after filling the salt con-

tainer and each time you remove the

salt container cap, run the

Gentle45°C programme with the

Quick programme option selected

without load items in the dishwasher

to dissolve and remove any traces of

salt from the wash cabinet.

Before using for the first time

Refilling salt

 When the Salt indicator lights up,

wait until the end of the programme

and then refill the salt container.

 Risk of corrosion due to saline

solution.

Saline solution that runs out can

cause corrosion in the wash cabinet

and to the load items.

Each time you remove the salt con-

tainer cap, you must run the

Gentle45°C programme with the

Quick programme option selected

without any load items in the dish-

washer. This will dissolve and remove

any traces of salt from the wash cab-

inet.

After the salt container has been filled,

the refill reminder may still appear in the

display if the salt concentration has not

yet reached the correct level. The refill

reminder will go out once the salt con-

centration has reached the correct level.

The salt refill reminder will be switched

off if you have programmed the dish-

washer for a water hardness below

0.9mmol/l (5°dH – German scale).

Before using for the first time

Rinse aid

Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that

water does not cling and leave marks on

crockery during the drying phase, and

helps crockery dry faster after it has

been washed.

Rinse aid is poured into the container

and the amount set is dispensed auto-

matically.

 Washing-up liquid or detergent

can cause damage.

Washing-up liquid and detergent can

damage the rinse aid container.

Only fill it with rinse aid formulated

for domestic dishwashers.

Alternatively, you could use liquid citric

acid at a concentration of up to 10%.

The resulting rinsing and drying quality

on the crockery will not, however, be as

good as when rinse aid is used.

 Risk of acid damage.

The dishwasher can be damaged by

high concentrations of acid.

Under no circumstances should you

use citric acid with a higher acid con-

tent.

If you only ever wish to use combina-

tion products in your dishwasher, you

do not need to add rinse aid.

However, for optimum rinsing and

drying results, use dishwasher deter-

gent and add dishwasher salt and

rinse aid separately.

Please make sure that if you stop us-

ing combination detergents, you refill

the dishwasher salt and rinse aid.

Switch the refill reminders back on if

required.

Before using for the first time

Adding rinse aid

 Press the yellow button on the lid

of the rinse aid container.

The lid will spring open.

 Fill with rinse aid until the filling level

indicator (arrow) changes to a dark

colour while the door is horizontally

open.

The rinse aid container holds approx-

imately 110ml.

 Close the lid firmly until you hear it

click into place. Otherwise, water can

enter the rinse aid container during a

programme.

 Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This

prevents excess foam developing dur-

ing the next programme.

Filling the rinse aid container

When the refill reminder Rinse aid

appears in the display, the container

contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 to 3

programmes only.

 Refill with rinse aid in plenty of time.

The rinse aid refill reminder will disap-

pear.

If you only ever use combination deter-

gent products containing salt and rinse

aid in your dishwasher, you can switch

off both refill reminders if you wish

(see “Programme options – Switching

off the refill reminders”).

Before using for the first time

Setting the rinse aid dosage

You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for

best results.

The rinse aid dosage can be set from 0

to 6ml.

3ml is the factory default setting.

The rinse aid dosage can turn out to be

higher than the set value due to the

automatic adjustment of the pro-

gramme.

If spots appear on crockery and glass-

ware:

- Increase the rinse aid dosage.

If clouding or smearing appears on

crockery and glassware:

- Decrease the rinse aid dosage.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button, if it is switched on.

 Press theStart button in and, whilst

holding it in, switch the dishwasher

on using the button.

Keep theStart button pressed in for

at least 4seconds until the Start in-

dicator light comes on.

If this does not happen, start the pro-

cedure from the beginning again.

 Press the programme selection

button 3 times.

The left indicator light will flash rapidly 3

times at intervals.

The dosage set will appear in the time

display after .

 will start flashing in the time display.

Setting3 is set.

 Use the Startbutton to select the re-

quired setting.

The dosage amount increases each

time you press the button. When the

highest value is reached, the setting

starts again from the beginning.

The setting is now saved.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button.

Caring for the environment

Economical dishwashing

This dishwasher is exceptionally eco-

nomical in its use of water and electri-

city.

You can make the most of your appli-

ance by following these tips:

- Washing in a dishwasher generally

uses less water and energy than

washing by hand.

- There is no need to pre-wash items

under running water, and this unne-

cessarily increases water and energy

consumption.

- For the most economical dishwash-

ing, make full use of the basket capa-

city without overloading the dish-

washer. This results in the most eco-

nomical dishwashing in terms of en-

ergy and water consumption.

- Choose the programme to suit the

type of crockery being washed and

the degree of soiling (see “Pro-

gramme overview”).

- Select the ECOprogramme for en-

ergy-saving dishwashing. This pro-

gramme is the most efficient in terms

of its combined energy and water

consumption for cleaning crockery

with a normal level of soiling.

- Follow the detergent manufacturer’s

recommendations on detergent

dosage.

- When using powder or liquid deter-

gent, you can use

less detergent if

the baskets are only half full.

- You can connect the dishwasher to a

hot water supply. A hot water connec-

tion is particularly suitable with en-

ergy-saving water heating sources,

such as solar energy with a circulation

system.

If the water is heated by electricity,

we would recommend connection to

cold water.

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General information

Remove coarse food residues from

crockery.

There is no need to pre-wash items un-

der running water.

 Damage can be caused by ash,

sand, wax, lubricating grease or paint.

These substances will contaminate

the dishwasher and can then no

longer be removed.

Do not wash items soiled with these

substances in the dishwasher.

Crockery can be loaded anywhere in the

baskets, observing the following notes:

- Do not place crockery and cutlery in-

side other items where they will cover

one another.

- Load the crockery so that water can

access all surfaces. This ensures that

they get properly cleaned.

- Make sure that all items are securely

positioned.

- Hollow items such as cups, glasses,

pots, etc. must be inverted in the bas-

ket.

- Tall and narrow hollow items, such as

champagne glasses, should be placed

in the middle of the basket rather than

in the corners. This ensures the hollow

items are more easily accessed by the

water jets.

- Wide based items should ideally be

placed at an angle so that water can

run off them freely.

- The spray arms must not be blocked

by items which are too tall or hang

through the baskets. Test for free

movement by manually rotating the

spray arms.

- Make sure that small items cannot fall

through the holders in the baskets.

Small items such as 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 ketchup.

These dyes can discolour plastic items

in the dishwasher if large quantities of

these foods are in contact with the

crockery inside the appliance. The sta-

bility of plastic items is not affected by

this discolouration.

Washing silverware can also cause

plastic items to discolour.

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Items not suitable for dishwashers:

- Wooden cutlery and crockery or items

with wooden parts: these may discol-

our and fade. The glue used in these

items is not dishwasher-proof and

wooden handles may come loose

after being washed in a dishwasher.

- Craft items, antiques, valuable vases

and decorative glassware: such items

are not dishwasher-proof.

- Plastic items that are not heat resist-

ant: the high temperatures in the dish-

washer may cause them to melt or

lose shape.

- Copper, brass, tin and aluminium

items: these may discolour or become

dull.

- Colours painted over a glaze: this type

of decoration may fade after a number

of cycles.

- Delicate glassware and glassware

containing lead crystal: clouding may

occur over time.

Silverware

 Risk of damage due to unsuitable

detergents.

If silverware is cleaned using an un-

suitable cleaning agent, it can be irre-

parably damaged.

Silverware that has been in contact with

foods containing sulphur can discolour.

These include egg yolk, onions, mayon-

naise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish brine

and marinades.

Silverware previously cleaned with a

silver polish may still be damp or spot-

ted at the end of a programme, where

water has not run off smoothly.

Tip: Rub the silver dry with a cloth.

 Damage due to caustic alkaline

cleaning agents.

Aluminium parts (e.g. the grease fil-

ters of cooker hoods) can be dam-

aged by caustic alkaline cleaning

agents. In extreme cases, there is a

risk of an explosive chemical reaction

(such as an explosive oxyhydrogen

gas reaction).

Aluminium components must not be

cleaned in the dishwasher with

caustic alkaline commercial or indus-

trial cleaning agents.

Tip: When purchasing new crockery and

cutlery, make sure they are dishwasher-

proof if you want to wash them in the

dishwasher.

Glass care

- Clouding may occur on glasses after

frequent washing in the dishwasher.

When washing delicate glassware in

the dishwasher, ensure that only a

special glass care programme with

very low temperatures is selected

(see “Programme overview”). This will

reduce the risk of clouding.

- Purchase glassware that is dish-

washer-safe (e.g. Riedel glassware).

- Use detergents with glass protective

additives.

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Upper basket (depending on the

model)

See “Loading the dishwasher – Load-

ing examples” for examples of how to

load crockery and cutlery.

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 Damage due to leaking water.

If you run the dishwasher without the

upper basket, water can leak out of

the dishwasher.

Only run the dishwasher with the up-

per basket in place (except during the

Tall itemsprogramme, if available).

 Use the upper basket for small, light-

weight and delicate items such as

cups, saucers, glasses and dessert

bowls.

Shallow pots can also be placed in

the upper basket.

 Long items such as ladles and mixing

spoons should be placed lying down

across the front of the upper basket.

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You can put cups, small bowls and flat

crockery on the FlexCare cup rack.

Glasses can be arranged along the cup

rack so they sit securely during the pro-

gramme.

 Lower the cup rack to do so.

 Raise the cup rack upwards to make

room for tall items.

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Adjusting the FlexCare cup rack

You can set the height and depth of the

cup rack at 2different levels so that it

can accommodate larger cups and so

that taller crockery can be placed under-

neath it.

 Pull the cup rack upwards and click it

into the desired position (see arrow).

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Adjusting the upper basket

In order to gain more space for taller

pieces of crockery in the lower basket or

upper basket, the upper basket can be

adjusted on 3levels with 2cm between

each level.

The upper basket can also be set at an

angle so that water can run off freely

from recesses. Make sure, however, that

the basket can slide smoothly in and out

of the wash cabinet.

 Pull out the upper basket.

Raise the upper basket:

 Lift the basket up until it clicks into

place.

Lower the upper basket:

 Pull 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.

When adjusting the upper basket,

make sure that tall plates in the lower

basket do not block the middle spray

arm.

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Lower basket (depending on the

model)

See “Loading the dishwasher – Load-

ing examples” for examples of how to

load crockery and cutlery.

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 Place larger and heavier items such as

plates, serving platters, saucepans,

bowls etc., in the lower basket.

Glasses, cups and small plates and

saucers can also be placed in the

lower basket.

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The rear section of the lower basket is

used for washing cups, glasses, plates

and pots and pans.

 Place very large plates in the middle

of the lower basket.

Tip: When tilted, plates up to 35cm in

diameter can be accommodated.

Lowering the spikes

The rows of spikes at the front are used

for washing plates, soup bowls, platters,

dessert bowls and saucers.

Both right-hand rows of spikes can be

lowered to make more room for large

items, e.g. pots, pans and serving

dishes.

 Press the yellow lever downwards,

and then lower the rows of spikes.

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Cutlery tray/cutlery basket (de-

pending on model)

See “Loading the dishwasher – Load-

ing examples” for examples of how to

load crockery and cutlery.

 Load the cutlery into the cutlery tray

or into the cutlery basket (depending

on the model).

Loading the cutlery tray

To make unloading easier, cutlery should

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 serrated re-

tainers on the base of the tray to ensure

that water runs off them freely.

 If spoon handles do not fit between

the holders, then lay them the other

way round.

Arrange tall items (such as cake serv-

ers) so that they do not block the up-

per spray arm.

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Loading the cutlery basket (if present)

The cutlery basket can be placed any-

where on the front rows of spikes in the

left or right corner of the lower basket.

 To avoid the risk of injury, knives and

forks should be placed with the

handles upwards in the cutlery bas-

ket.

 Place small items of cutlery in the in-

dividual slots on 3sides of the cutlery

basket.

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lery basket

Use the insert supplied for heavily

soiled items of cutlery. As this insert

separates the items, they do not overlap

and can be more easily accessed by the

water jets.

 Fit the insert onto the cutlery basket if

required.

 Place cutlery into the insert with the

handles facing downwards.

 Arrange them evenly along the insert.

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Loading examples (depending on the model)

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper basket

Lower basket

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Cutlery tray

Heavily soiled crockery

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Dishwashers with cutlery basket

Upper basket

Lower basket

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Cutlery basket

Heavily soiled crockery

Detergent

Active ingredients

 Risk of damage due to unsuitable

detergents.

Detergents that are not suitable for

domestic dishwashers can cause

damage to the dishwasher or to the

load items.

Only use detergents formulated for

domestic dishwashers.

Modern detergents contain various act-

ive ingredients, the most important of

which are:

- Water softening complexing agents to

prevent limescale.

- Alkalis to aid removal of dried-on soil-

ing.

- Enzymes to break down starch and

loosen protein.

- Oxygen-based bleaching agents to re-

move coloured stains (e.g. tea, coffee,

tomato sauce).

Most dishwasher detergents are mildly

alkaline and contain enzymes and oxy-

gen bleach.

There are different types of detergent:

- Powder and liquid gel detergents.

These detergents allow you to adjust

the amount dispensed according to

the load size and the level of soiling.

- Detergent tabs. These are suitable for

most levels of soiling.

As well as the usual detergents, com-

bination products are also available.

These contain rinse aid and water

softener (dishwasher salt).

Only use these combination detergents

for the water hardness levels recom-

mended by the manufacturer on the

packaging.

The cleaning and drying performance of

these combination detergents can vary

greatly.

Please make sure that if you stop using

combination detergent products, you re-

fill the dishwasher salt and rinse aid.

Switch the refill reminders back on if re-

quired.

For optimum cleaning and drying res-

ults, use dishwasher detergent and

dispense salt and rinse aid separately.

Detergent

 Risk of chemical burns from de-

tergent.

Dishwasher detergents can cause

burning on the skin and in the eyes,

nose, mouth and throat.

Avoid contact with detergents.

Do not inhale powder detergents. Do

not swallow dishwasher detergents.

Seek medical attention immediately

if detergent has been swallowed or

inhaled.

Keep children away from detergents.

Detergent residues could still be

present in the dishwasher. Keep chil-

dren away from the dishwasher when

the door is open. Do not fill the de-

tergent dispenser until just before

starting the programme and activate

the door safety lock (depending on

model).

Dispensing detergent

The detergent compartment holds a

maximum of 50ml.

There are marks in the detergent com-

partment as a dispensing aid: 20, 30,

max. When the door is opened to a hori-

zontal position, they show the approx-

imate fill level in ml and the maximum

fill height.

 Follow the detergent dosage recom-

mended by the manufacturer on the

packaging.

 Unless directed otherwise, use one

detergent tab or add 20 to 30ml of

detergent to the detergent compart-

ment, depending on the degree of

soiling of the crockery.

Failure to dispense the recommended

amount of detergent may impair clean-

ing results.

Some detergent tabs may not dissolve

completely in a short programme.

Detergent

Adding detergent

 Press the yellow button  on the lid

of the detergent compartment.

The lid will spring open.

The lid will also open at the end of a

programme sequence.

 Add the detergent to the detergent

compartment.

 Push the lid shut until you hear it click

into place.

The detergent must not cause the

detergent compartment lid to get

stuck. This can prevent the lid from

opening during the programme se-

quence.

Do not overfill the detergent com-

partment.

 Ensure that the detergent packaging

is properly closed after use. This pre-

vents the detergent from getting

damp and clumping together.

 You can also apply a small amount of

detergent to the inner panel of the

door in programmes that have a pre-

wash stage (see “Programme over-

view”).

Operation

Switching on the dishwasher

 Open the stopcock, if it is closed.

 Make sure the spray arms can rotate

freely.

 Close the door.

 Press the button.

The Start indicator light flashes and the

indicator light comes on next to the pro-

gramme selected.

Selecting a programme

Choose your programme according to

the type of crockery and the degree of

soiling.

The different programmes and their

uses are described under “Programme

overview”.

 Use the programme selection but-

ton to select the programme you

want.

The indicator light for the programme

selected will come on.

The programme duration will appear in

hours and minutes in the display.

You can now select programme options

(see “Programme options”).

If any programme options are selected,

the appropriate indicator lights will also

light up.

Operation

Display of programme running

time

The duration of the programme selected

appears in hours and minutes in the dis-

play before the programme begins. Dur-

ing the programme sequence, the time

left until the end of the programme is

displayed.

The displayed duration may vary for the

same programme. It is influenced by, for

example, the temperature of the incom-

ing water, the reactivation cycle of the

water softener, the detergent type and

the amount of crockery and how soiled

it is.

When a programme is selected for the

first time, the display will show the aver-

age running time for a cold water con-

nection.

The running times shown in the “Pro-

gramme overview” chapter refer to

standard test loads and temperatures.

For each programme sequence, the

control module calculates the pro-

gramme running time according to the

temperature of the water taken into the

dishwasher and the size of the load.

Starting the programme

 Press the Start button.

The programme starts.

The Start indicator light will come on.

 Risk of scalding due to hot water.

During operation, water in the dish-

washer may be very hot.

During operation, only open the door

with extreme caution.

Operation

End of the programme

The programme has ended when :

shows in the time display.

In some programmes, if the AutoOpen

function is activated, the door will auto-

matically open slightly (see “Programme

options – AutoOpen”). This improves

the drying process.

 Risk of damage due to steam.

Steam from the dishwasher could

damage delicate housing units and

the edges of worktops when you

open the door at the end of the pro-

gramme.

If you have deactivated the automatic

door opening function (see “Pro-

gramme options – AutoOpen”), and

would like to open the door as soon

as the programme has finished, make

sure that you open the door fully.

Energy management

To save energy, the dishwasher will

switch off automatically 10minutes

after the last time a button is pressed or

after the end of a programme.

You can switch the dishwasher back on

again with the button.

The dishwasher will not switch itself

off whilst a programme is running or if

there is a fault.

Switching off the dishwasher

 The dishwasher can be switched off

at any time using the button.

Switching the dishwasher off during a

programme stops the programme.

You can also do this to stop an ongoing

timer.

 Risk of damage from leaking wa-

ter.

Water leakage can cause damage.

If the dishwasher is not going to be

used for a longer period of time, e.g.

whilst on holiday, the stopcock

should be closed as a precaution.

Operation

Unloading the crockery

Crockery tends to break and chip more

easily when it is hot. Allow the crockery

to cool until it is comfortable enough to

handle before unloading the dishwasher.

If you open the door fully after switching

off, the crockery will cool much faster.

 First unload the lower basket, then

the upper basket and finally the cut-

lery tray (if present).

This will prevent water drops from the

upper basket and cutlery tray from

falling onto the crockery in the lower

basket.

Interrupting a programme

A programme will be interrupted as

soon as the door is opened.

If the door is closed again, the pro-

gramme will continue from the point it

was at before the door was opened.

 Risk of scalding due to hot water.

During operation, water in the dish-

washer may be very hot.

During operation, only open the door

with extreme caution.

Cancelling or changing a pro-

gramme

If a programme is cancelled, import-

ant programme stages may be

missed.

A programme should only be can-

celled in the first few minutes.

If a programme has already started and

you wish to cancel it, proceed as fol-

lows:

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button.

If you would like to select another pro-

gramme:

 Switch the dishwasher on again with

the button.

 If you have dispensed detergent

manually, check whether the deter-

gent compartment is still closed.

If the lid is already open, fill it with de-

tergent again and close the lid.

 Select the programme you want, and

then start it.

Options

Timer

You can set the start time of a pro-

gramme. The programme start time can

be delayed for between 30minutes and

24hours.

With start time delays between

30minutes and 3hours, the delay can

be set in 30minute stages. It is set in

hours for periods longer than this.

With manual detergent dispensing,

the detergent can clump together if

the detergent compartment is not

dry, and it may not be fully rinsed out.

When using the timer function, make

sure that the detergent compartment

is dry before adding detergent. Wipe

dry with a cloth first, if necessary.

Do not use liquid detergents. These

can leak out.

 Danger to health due to deter-

gent.

To prevent children coming into con-

tact with dishwasher detergent:

Do not fill the detergent dispenser

until just before starting the pro-

gramme, i.e. before you activate the

timer. Use the safety lock to secure

the dishwasher door (see “Before us-

ing for the first time – Activating the

safety lock”).

Activating the timer

 Switch the dishwasher on with the

button.

The Start indicator light will flash.

 Select the programme you want to

use.

 Press theTimer button.

The most recently set time will be

shown on the time display. The Timer

indicator light will light up.

 Set the required time after which the

programme should start automatically

using the button.

If the button is pressed and held, the

time will increase automatically up to

hours. To start again with :hours,

press the button twice.

 Press the Start button.

The Start indicator light will come on.

Options

After you have activated the timer, all

the displays will switch off after a few

minutes to save energy.

Press the button to switch the time

display back on again for a few

minutes.

The time up until the programme starts

will show counting down in the display

in hours for durations above 10hours,

and in minutes for durations below this.

At the end of the delay period, the pro-

gramme selected begins automatically.

The time left will appear in the time dis-

play and the Timer indicator light will

go out.

Starting a programme before the time

for the timer has elapsed:

A programme can be started before the

time for the timer has elapsed.

Proceed as follows:

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button.

 Switch the dishwasher on again with

the button.

 Select the programme you want to

use.

 Press the Start button.

The programme starts. The Start indic-

ator light will come on.

Guide for selecting a programme

Pots, pans, everyday crockery

and cutlery

Standard dried-on normal

food deposits

Stubborn dried-on, burnt-on

food deposits containing

starch or protein

Water and

energy saving programme

Maximum

cleaning performance

Crockery Food deposits Programme

features

Temperature-sensitive dishes,

glasses and plastics

Mixed crockery

Lightly dried-on

normal food

deposits

All normal

food deposits

Programme with glass care

Variable,

sensor-controlled programme

Short programme

No crockery

Residual salt after relling

the salt container

Flushes out

salt residues

Food such as potatoes, pasta, rice or stews can leave starchy deposits.

Deposits containing protein can be left by food such as fried meat or sh.

Guide for selecting a programme

Gentle 45 °C 

Auto 

PowerWash 65 °C 

ECO

Intensive 75 °C 

Programme

Consumption estimate

Gentle 45 °C 

+ Quick 

The programmes can be combined with the “Quick”, “Extra clean”, “Extra dry” or

“Second interim rinse” (if available) programme options (see “Programme options”).

The estimated values may change due to the selected settings or programme options,

or the conditions in which the appliance is being used.

Programme duration 13 minutes,

no heating up,

solely for ushing out salt.

Energy consumption

Water consumption

Programme duration

Energy consumption

Water consumption

Programme duration

Energy consumption

Water consumption

Programme duration

Energy consumption

Water consumption

Programme duration

Energy consumption

Water consumption

Programme duration

Programme overview

Programme Programme sequence

Pre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying/

AutoOpen

°C °C

ECO

- 45



 / 

Auto 45–60°C Variable programme sequence,

sensor-controlled adjustment according to load size and level of soiling

required

45–60

required

 / 

Gentle45°C 



 / 

PowerWash65°C -



 / 

Intensive75°C 



 / 

This programme is the most efficient in terms of its combined energy and water consump-

tion for cleaning normally soiled crockery.

Programme overview

Consumption

Electrical energy Water

Time

Cold water Hot water Litres Cold water Hot water

15°C 60°C 15°C 60°C

kWh kWh h:min h:min

0.54/0.54

0.30/0.30

8.2 4:18/4:18

4:11

0.60–1.00

4.5

0.40–0.50

4.5

6.0–15.0

4.5

2:32–3:49 2:26–3:35

0.75 0.35 12.5 2:57 2:43

0.85 0.50 9.5 1:23 1:16

1.15 0.80 13.0 3:27 3:20

Values for the ECO programme were calculated under standardised testing conditions.

Values for the remaining programmes were calculated under comparable testing condi-

tions.

In practice, the selected settings, programme options or operating conditions may result in

different values.

Dishwashers with cutlery tray/cutlery basket

Minimum value: partial load with light soiling

Maximum value: full load with heavy soiling

Programme options

Quick

The Quick programme option re-

duces the programme running time.

In order to achieve optimum dishwash-

ing results, the temperature, and there-

fore the energy consumption, will in-

crease with this option.

The time by which the programme run-

ning time is shortened varies according

to the selected programme.

Selecting the Quick programme op-

tion may take precedence over other se-

lected options.

When used in combination with the

Gentle45°C programme, the

Quick option results in a rinse de-

signed solely for the purpose of flush-

ing out the wash cabinet to remove sa-

line solution that leaked out after re-

filling the salt container.

Combining the PowerWash pro-

gramme with the Quick extra results in

the QuickPowerWash programme, a

short programme lasting less than an

hour for mixed crockery with slightly

dried-on food residues.

 Switch the dishwasher on with the

button.

The Start indicator light will flash.

 Select a different programme if re-

quired.

 Press the Quickbutton.

The Quick indicator light will come

on if the programme option is available

for the programme selected.

 Press the Start button to start the

programme.

The selected programme option will re-

main active for that particular pro-

gramme until the setting is changed (ex-

cept for the ECO programme).

Programme options

AutoOpen

In some programmes, the door auto-

matically opens slightly to assist the

drying process.

This programme option can be deactiv-

ated if you wish.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button, if it is switched on.

 Press theStart button in and, whilst

holding it in, switch the dishwasher

on using the button.

Keep theStart button pressed in for

at least 4seconds until the Start in-

dicator light comes on.

If this does not happen, start the pro-

cedure from the beginning again.

 Press the programme selection

button 7 times.

The left indicator light will flash rapidly 7

times at intervals.

The flashing sequence in the display in-

dicates whether the AutoOpen pro-

gramme option is activated or not:

-  : AutoOpen is activated

-  : AutoOpen is deactivated

 Press theStart button to change the

setting.

The setting is now saved.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button.

 Risk of damage due to steam.

Steam from the dishwasher could

damage the edges of delicate work-

tops when you open the door at the

end of the programme.

If you have deactivated the automatic

door opening function but would still

like to open the door at the end of the

programme, then make sure that you

open the door fully.

Programme options

Switching off the refill remind-

ers

If you only ever use combination deter-

gent products containing salt and rinse

aid in your dishwasher, you can switch

off both refill reminders if you wish.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button, if it is switched on.

 Press theStart button in and, whilst

holding it in, switch the dishwasher

on using the button.

Keep theStart button pressed in for

at least 4seconds until the Start in-

dicator light comes on.

If this does not happen, start the pro-

cedure from the beginning again.

 Press the programme selection

button 9 times.

The left programme indicator light will

flash rapidly 9 times at intervals.

The flashing sequence in the display in-

dicates whether the refill reminders

have been activated or not:

-  : Refill reminders activated

-  : Refill reminders deactivated

 Press theStart button to change the

setting.

The setting is now saved.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button.

Please make sure that if you stop us-

ing combination detergents, you refill

the dishwasher salt and rinse aid.

Switch the refill reminders back on.

Programme options

Extraclean

You can choose this programme option

to increase the cleaning performance of

the programmes.

If you activate this programme option,

the programme running times and the

main wash temperatures will increase.

The water and energy consumption may

increase.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button, if it is switched on.

 Press theStart button in and, whilst

holding it in, switch the dishwasher

on using the button.

Keep theStart button pressed in for

at least 4seconds until the Start in-

dicator light comes on.

If this does not happen, start the pro-

cedure from the beginning again.

 Press the programme selector

10times.

The left programme indicator light will

emit 1 long flash at intervals.

The flashing sequence in the time dis-

play indicates whether the Extraclean

programme option is activated or not:

-  : Extraclean is activated

-  : Extraclean is deactivated

 Press the Startbutton to change the

setting.

The setting is now saved.

If the programme function has been

switched on, it will remain active for all

programmes until it is switched off

again (except for the ECO programme).

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button.

Programme options

Extradry

You can select this programme option in

order to increase the programme drying

performance.

If you activate this programme option,

the programme running times and final

rinse temperatures will increase. The

energy consumption may increase.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button, if it is switched on.

 Press theStart button in and, whilst

holding it in, switch the dishwasher

on using the button.

Keep theStart button pressed in for

at least 4seconds until the Start in-

dicator light comes on.

If this does not happen, start the pro-

cedure from the beginning again.

 Press the programme selector

11times.

The left programme indicator light will

emit 1 long flash and 1 short flash at in-

tervals.

The flashing sequence in the time dis-

play indicates whether the Extradry

programme option is activated or not:

-  : Extradry is activated

-  : Extradry is deactivated

 Press the Startbutton to change the

setting.

The setting is now saved.

If the programme function has been

switched on, it will remain active for all

programmes until it is switched off

again (except for the ECO programme).

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button.

Programme options

2nd interim rinse

You can choose this programme opera-

tion to increase the cleaning perform-

ance of the programmes with a second

interim rinse.

If you activate this programme option,

the programme running times and the

water consumption will increase.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button, if it is switched on.

 Press theStart button in and, whilst

holding it in, switch the dishwasher

on using the button.

Keep theStart button pressed in for

at least 4seconds until the Start in-

dicator light comes on.

If this does not happen, start the pro-

cedure from the beginning again.

 Press the programme selector

12times.

The left programme indicator light will

emit 1 long flash and 2 short flashes at

intervals.

The flashing sequence in the time dis-

play indicates whether the “2nd interim

rinse” programme option is activated or

not:

-  : “2nd interim rinse” is activated

-  : “2nd interim rinse” is deactivated

 Press the Startbutton to change the

setting.

The setting is now saved.

If the programme function has been

switched on, it will remain active for all

programmes until it is switched off

again (except for the ECO programme).

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button.

Programme options

Operating hours display

You can display how many hours the

dishwasher has been in operation so far.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button, if it is switched on.

 Press the Startbutton in and, whilst

holding it in, switch the dishwasher

on using the button.

Keep the Startbutton pressed in for

at least 4seconds until the Startin-

dicator light comes on.

If this does not happen, start the pro-

cedure from the beginning again.

The flashing sequence in the time dis-

play indicates the operating hours after

the.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button.

Factory defaults

If you have altered any settings, you can

reset them back to the factory default

settings.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button, if it is switched on.

 Press the Startbutton in and, whilst

holding it in, switch the dishwasher

on using the button.

Keep the Startbutton pressed in for

at least 4seconds until the Startin-

dicator light comes on.

If this does not happen, start the pro-

cedure from the beginning again.

 Press the programme selection

button 19 times.

The left programme indicator light will

emit 1 long flash and 9 short flashes at

intervals.

The flashing sequence in the time dis-

play indicates whether a setting devi-

ates from the factory default:

-  : all values are factory default set-

tings.

-  : at least one setting has been

changed.

 To reset the dishwasher to the factory

default settings, press the Start but-

ton.

The setting is now saved.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the

button.

Cleaning and care

Check the condition of your dish-

washer regularly (approx. every 4–6

months). In this way, faults and prob-

lems can be avoided.

 Damage due to unsuitable clean-

ing agents.

All surfaces are susceptible to

scratching. Contact with unsuitable

cleaning agents can alter or discolour

the external surfaces.

Only use cleaning agents formulated

for use on the relevant surfaces.

Cleaning the wash cabinet

The wash cabinet is largely self-clean-

ing, provided that the correct amount of

detergent is always used.

If, despite this, limescale or grease de-

posits build up in the cabinet, these can

be removed with a proprietary dish-

washer cleaner (available from the Miele

Customer Service Department or the

Miele webshop). Follow the instructions

on the product packaging.

The frequent use of low-temperature

wash programmes (<50°C) increases

the risk of contamination and odours in-

side the wash cabinet. Run the Intens-

ive 75°C programme once per month to

clean the wash cabinet and prevent

odours from developing.

 Clean the filters in the wash cabinet

regularly.

Cleaning the door and the door

seal

The door seal and the sides of the dish-

washer door cannot be reached and

cleaned by the spray arm jets. As a res-

ult, mould can develop here.

 Wipe the door seals regularly with a

damp cloth to remove food deposits.

 Wipe off any food or drink residues

that may have dripped onto the sides

of dishwasher door.

Cleaning the control field

 The control field should only be wiped

with a clean, damp cloth.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the appliance front

 Damage due to soiling.

Soiling that is left too long might be-

come impossible to remove and

could cause the external surfaces to

alter or discolour.

It is therefore best to remove any

soiling immediately.

 Clean the appliance front with a soft

sponge cloth and a solution of warm

water and washing-up liquid. After

cleaning, wipe the surfaces dry using

a soft cloth.

A clean, damp microfibre cloth

without dishwasher detergent can

also be used.

To avoid damaging the external sur-

faces, do not use the following:

- Cleaning agents containing soda, am-

monia, acids or chlorides

- Descaling agents

- Abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. scour-

ing powder, scouring liquid, or pumice

stones

- Cleaning agents containing solvents

- Stainless steel cleaners

- Dishwasher cleaners

- Oven cleaner

- Glass cleaning agents

- Hard, abrasive brushes, cloths or

sponges, e.g. pot scourers, brushes or

sponges that have been previously

used with abrasive cleaning agents

- Eraser stain remover blocks

- Sharp metal scrapers

- Wire wool

- Steam cleaners

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the spray arms

Particles of food can get stuck in the

spray arm nozzles and bearings. The

spray arms should therefore be inspec-

ted regularly (approx. every 2–

4months).

Never run a wash programme

without using the spray arms.

 Damage due to soiling entering

the circulation system.

Without filters, soiling can enter the

circulation system and cause a block-

age.

Do not run a wash programme

without the lower spray arm or

without the filters.

When cleaning the filters and spray

arms, make sure that coarse soiling

cannot get into the circulation sys-

tem.

 Switch the dishwasher off.

Removing the cutlery tray (if present)

In order to be able to remove the upper

spray arm, you first have to remove the

cutlery tray (if present).

 Take out the cutlery tray.

 Press the rail safety clips on both

sides of the cutlery tray together

and remove the safety clips at the

same time.

 Take out the cutlery tray completely.

Cleaning and care

Removing the top spray arm

 Push the upper spray arm upwards

to engage the inner ratchet. Then un-

screw the spray arm by rotating the

screw thread anti-clockwise (view

from below).

Removing the middle spray arm

 Rotate the screw thread of the middle

spray arm clockwise (view from

above) and remove the spray arm.

Removing the lower spray arm

 Remove the lower basket.

 Rotate the screw thread of the lower

spray arm anti-clockwise (view

from above) and pull the spray arm

upwards to remove.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the spray arms

 Use a pointed object to push food

particles into the spray arm nozzles.

 Rinse the spray arm thoroughly under

running water.

Inserting the upper spray arm

 Refit the upper spray arm and tighten

it by hand.

Inserting the middle spray arm

 Replace the middle spray arm and

turn the screw thread anti-clockwise

(view from above) until it engages.

Make sure that the recesses in the

lock line up.

Cleaning and care

Inserting the lower spray arm

 Refit the lower spray arm and ensure

that the filter combination lies flat in

the base of the wash cabinet.

 Rotate the screw thread of the lower

spray arm clockwise (view from

above) until the arrow in the viewing

window points to the lock symbol.

 Make sure the spray arms can rotate

freely.

 Damage due to soiling entering

the circulation system.

The lower spray arm is used to se-

cure the filter combination. Without

filters, coarse soiling can enter the

circulation system and cause a block-

age.

Do not run a wash programme

without the lower spray arm or

without the filters.

Inserting the cutlery tray (if present)

 Slide the cutlery tray back onto the

rails from the front.

 Replace the safety clips in the rails on

both sides of the cutlery tray.

Cleaning and care

Checking the filters in the wash

cabinet

The filter combination in the base of the

wash cabinet retains coarse soiling from

the suds solution. This prevents soiling

getting into the circulation system and

re-entering the wash cabinet through

the spray arms.

 Damage due to soiling entering

the circulation system.

Without filters, soiling can enter the

circulation system and cause a block-

age.

Do not run a wash programme

without the lower spray arm or

without the filters.

When cleaning the filters and spray

arms, make sure that coarse soiling

cannot get into the circulation sys-

tem.

The filters can become blocked by soil-

ing that collects over time. The level of

soiling and time it takes before the fil-

ters need cleaning will vary depending

on use.

 Monitor the condition of the filter

combination regularly and clean it if

necessary.

Cleaning the filters

 Switch the dishwasher off.

 Remove the lower spray arm (see

“Cleaning and care” chapter, “Clean-

ing the spray arms” section).

 Before removing the filter combina-

tion, remove any coarse soiling to pre-

vent it from entering the circulation

system.

 Remove the filter combination.

Cleaning and care

 In order to clean the inside of the fil-

ter, pull the microfilter on the plastic

ring downwards and away from the

filter combination.

 Rinse all the parts under running wa-

ter.

If necessary, use a soft cleaning brush

to remove soiling.

 Insert the microfilter back into the fil-

ter combination.

 Refit the filter combination so that it

lies flat in the base of the wash cab-

inet.

 Refit the lower spray arm to the filter

combination using the screw connec-

tion.

 Rotate the screw connection clock-

wise until the arrow in the viewing

window points to the lock symbol.

 Damage due to soiling entering

the circulation system.

The lower spray arm is used to se-

cure the filter combination. Without

filters, coarse soiling can enter the

circulation system and cause a block-

age.

Do not run a wash programme

without the lower spray arm or

without the filters.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the water inlet filter

A filter is incorporated in the screw

thread to protect the water inlet valve. If

the filter is soiled, insufficient water

flows into the wash cabinet.

 Risk of electric shock from mains

voltage.

The plastic housing of the water con-

nection contains an electrical valve.

The housing must not be dipped in

water.

 Disconnect the dishwasher from the

mains.

To do this, turn off the dishwasher,

switch off at the socket and remove

the plug.

 Close the stopcock.

 Unscrew the water inlet valve.

 Remove the seal from the screw

thread.

 Using pointed pliers, take hold of the

plastic filter slat and remove the filter.

 Rinse the filter under running water.

 Reassemble in reverse order.

Screw the screw thread securely

back onto the stopcock. Slowly open

the stopcock. If water drips out,

tighten the screw thread.

Never forget to put the filter back in

place after cleaning.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the drain pump

If water remains in the wash cabinet

after the end of the programme, the wa-

ter has not been pumped away. The

drain pump may be blocked by foreign

objects. These foreign objects are easy

to remove.

 Disconnect the dishwasher from the

mains.

To do this, switch off the dishwasher

and then unplug the mains plug.

 Take the filter combination out of the

wash cabinet (see “Cleaning and care

– Cleaning the filters”).

 Scoop the water out of the wash cab-

inet using a small container.

 Press the catch of the drain pump

cover inwards.

 Tip the cover inwards until it is re-

leased.

 Rinse the cover thoroughly under run-

ning water and remove all foreign ob-

jects.

Cleaning and care

The drain pump (see arrow) is under-

neath the cover.

 Risk of injury from glass splinters.

It is especially difficult to see glass

splinters in the drain pump.

Take care when cleaning the drain

pump.

 Carefully remove all foreign objects

from the drain pump. Check the drain

pump impeller by manually turning it.

You will feel a little resistance when

you turn the impeller.

 Refit the cover by placing it down ver-

tically from above.

Ensure that the catch engages cor-

rectly.

 Damage due to incorrect clean-

ing.

The components are delicate and can

be damaged during cleaning.

Take care when cleaning the drain

pump.

Problem solving guide

Many malfunctions and faults can be easily remedied. You can save time and

money in many cases, as you do not need to contact Customer Service.

More information to help you remedy faults yourself can be found at

www.miele.co.uk/support/customer-assistance.

This section only lists faults that you can remedy yourself. All other faults are

shown in Fault FXX.

Technical problems

Problem Cause and remedy

The control field remains

dark after the dish-

washer has been

switched on with the

button.

The dishwasher is not plugged in.

 Insert the plug and switch on at the socket.

The mains fuse has tripped.

 Reset the trip switch in the fuse box or replace the

fuse in the plug (see data plate for minimum fuse

rating).

 If the mains fuse trips again, contact the Miele Cus-

tomer Service Department.

The button does not

respond immediately or

only responds once it

has been pressed sev-

eral times.

Energy management: the door was opened or closed

shortly before the button was pressed. As a result,

the dishwasher was already switched on. The elec-

tronic module requires a few seconds to be ready for

operation.

 Wait a few seconds after opening or closing the

door.

 Then press the button.

The dishwasher stops

during a programme.

The mains fuse has tripped. The display is dark and

the dishwasher cannot be switched on.

 Reset the mains fuse (see data plate for minimum

protection rating).

 If the mains fuse trips again, contact the Miele Cus-

tomer Service Department.

Problem solving guide

Fault messages

Problem Cause and remedy

The display shows a

fault number that is not

listed below.

There may be a technical fault.

 Switch the dishwasher off with the button.

 Switch the dishwasher back on after a few seconds.

 Restart the desired programme.

If the indicator lights flash again, there is a technical

fault.

 Switch the dishwasher off.

 Close the stopcock.

 Call the Miele Customer Service Department.

Fault :

The drain pump may still

be running, even with

the door open.

The Waterproof system has reacted.

 Switch the dishwasher off.

 Close the stopcock.

 Call the Miele Customer Service Department.

All of the programme se-

lection indicator lights

are flashing.

Fault number  ap-

pears in the time display.

Circulation pump fault.

 Switch the dishwasher off.

 Switch the dishwasher back on.

 Restart the desired programme.

If the fault message appears again, there is a technical

fault.

 Switch the dishwasher off.

 Close the stopcock.

 Call the Miele Customer Service Department.

Water inlet fault

Problem Cause and remedy

The / indicator

light flashes on and off.

 and  appear altern-

ately on the time display.

The stopcock is closed.

 Open the stopcock fully.

Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

The dishwasher stops

during a programme.

The /indicator

light is flashing.

The fault number  or

 appears in the time

display.

Before rectifying the problem:

 Switch the dishwasher off with the button.

There is a water inlet fault.

 Open the stopcock fully and start the programme

again.

 Clean the filter in the water inlet (see the “Cleaning

and care – Cleaning the water inlet filter”).

 The water connection pressure is lower than 50kPa.

Seek professional advice.

 The on-site connection for the water drainage may

be too low and you will need to vent the water drain-

age (see “Installation – Water drainage”).

If the fault message is displayed again, there may be a

technical fault with the flowmeter.

 Call the Miele Customer Service Department.

The dishwasher stops

during a programme.

Fault number 8 ap-

pears in the time display.

A technical fault has occurred.

 Switch the dishwasher off.

 Close the stopcock.

 Call the Miele Customer Service Department.

Water drainage fault

Problem Cause and remedy

The dishwasher stops

during a programme.

The / indicator

light is flashing.

Fault number  appears

in the time display.

Before rectifying the problem:

 Switch the dishwasher off.

Water drainage fault.

There might be water in the wash cabinet.

 Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning and care

– Cleaning the filters”).

 Clean the drain pump (see “Cleaning and care –

Cleaning the drain pump”).

 Remove any kinks or loops in the drain hose.

General problems with the dishwasher

Problem Cause and remedy

The indicator lights and

display are dark.

The dishwasher has switched off automatically to save

energy.

 Switch the dishwasher on again with the button.

Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

Detergent residue is left

in the detergent com-

partment at the end of a

programme.

The detergent compartment was still damp when de-

tergent was added.

 Only add the detergent when the detergent com-

partment is dry.

The detergent compart-

ment lid cannot be

closed.

Residual detergent is blocking the catch.

 Remove the residual detergent.

At the end of a pro-

gramme there is a film of

moisture on the inside of

the door and possibly on

the interior cabinet

walls.

This is part of the normal function of the drying sys-

tem. The moisture will dissipate after a short while.

Water remains in the

wash cabinet at the end

of a programme.

Before rectifying the problem:

 Switch the dishwasher off.

The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged.

 Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning and

care” chapter, “Cleaning the filters” section).

The drain pump is blocked.

 Clean the drain pump (see “Cleaning and care”

chapter, “Cleaning the drain pump” section).

The drain hose is kinked.

 Remove any kinks from the drain hose.

Build-up of odours in the

wash cabinet

The frequent use of low-temperature wash pro-

grammes (<50°C) increases the risk of contamina-

tion and odours inside the wash cabinet.

 Regularly run a high-temperature programme. This is

to prevent the build-up of residues and odours.

Noises

Problem Cause and remedy

Knocking noise in the

wash cabinet

A spray arm is knocking against a wash item.

 Carefully open the door and rearrange the wash

items that are obstructing the spray arm.

Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

Rattling noise in the

wash cabinet

Wash items are insecure in the wash cabinet.

 Carefully open the door and rearrange the wash

items so that they sit securely.

There is a foreign object (e.g. glass shard) in the drain

pump.

 Remove the foreign object from the drain pump (see

“Cleaning and care” chapter, “Cleaning the drain

pump” section).

Knocking noise in the

water pipes

This may be caused by the on-site installation or the

cross-section of the piping.

 However, this will not affect the functioning of the

dishwasher in any way. If in doubt, contact a suitably

qualified plumber.

Problem solving guide

Unsatisfactory washing result

Problem Cause and remedy

The wash items are not

clean.

The wash items were not loaded correctly.

 See notes in the “Loading the dishwasher” chapter.

The programme was not powerful enough.

 Select a more powerful programme (see “Pro-

gramme overview” chapter).

 Activate the Extra clean function (see “Programme

options – Extra clean”).

 Activate the “Second interim rinse” function (see

“Programme options – Second interim rinse”).

Not enough detergent was dispensed during manual

detergent dispensing.

 Use more detergent or change the detergent you are

using.

Items are blocking the path of the spray arms.

 Carry out a rotation check and if needed rearrange

the items so that the spray arms can rotate freely.

The filter combination in the wash cabinet is not clean

or was incorrectly fitted.

This may have caused the spray arm jets to become

blocked.

 Clean and/or fit the filter combination correctly.

 Clean the spray arm jets if necessary (see “Cleaning

and care” chapter, “Cleaning the spray arms” sec-

tion).

There are smears on

glassware and cutlery.

There is a bluish sheen

on the surface of glass-

ware. The film can be

wiped off.

The rinse aid dosage is set too high.

 Reduce the dosage (see “Before using for the first

time – Rinse aid”).

Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

The crockery is not dry

or cutlery and glasses

are flecked.

The rinse aid dosage is too low or the rinse aid con-

tainer is empty.

 Replenish the rinse aid container, increase the

dosage or change the brand of rinse aid (see “Before

using for the first time – Rinse aid”).

The crockery was taken out of the wash cabinet too

soon.

 Leave the crockery in longer (see “Operation – Un-

loading the dishwasher”).

The duration of the drying phase for the selected pro-

gramme is not sufficient for the crockery.

 Select the Extradry programme option if available

(see “Programme options – Extradry”).

You have used combination products that have insuffi-

cient drying performance.

 Switch to another detergent, or replenish the rinse

aid (see “Before using for the first time – Rinse

aid”).

Glassware has a brown

or blue tinge. The film

cannot be wiped off.

Ingredients from the detergent have formed a deposit.

 Switch to another detergent straight away.

Glassware is dull and

discoloured. The film

cannot be wiped off.

The glassware is not dishwasher-proof. The surface

has altered.

 No remedy.

Purchase glassware that is dishwasher-proof.

Tea or lipstick stains

have not been com-

pletely removed.

The wash temperature of the selected programme

was too low.

 Select a programme with a higher main wash tem-

perature.

The bleaching effect of the detergent used is too low.

 Switch to another detergent.

Plastic items are discol-

oured.

Natural dyes, e.g. from carrots, tomatoes or ketchup

may be the cause. The amount of detergent used or

its bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with nat-

ural dyes.

 Use more detergent (see “Detergent”).

Parts that are already discoloured will not revert to

their original colour.

Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

White residue is visible

on the crockery. Cloud-

ing has occurred on

glassware and cutlery.

The film can be wiped

off.

The rinse aid dosage is set too low.

 Increase the dosage (see “Before using for the first

time – Rinse aid”).

There is no salt in the salt reservoir.

 Fill the salt reservoir (see “Before using for the first

time – Dishwasher salt”).

The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor-

rectly.

 Replace the cap, making sure that it screws back on

correctly.

Unsuitable combination detergents were used.

 Switch to another detergent. If using tabs or powder

detergent, do not choose combination products and

ensure you refill the dishwasher salt and rinse aid.

The water softener is programmed to too low a water

hardness level.

 Programme the water softener to a higher water

hardness level (see “Before using for the first time –

Water softener”).

There are rust stains on

cutlery.

The affected items are not corrosion-resistant.

 No remedy.

Purchase cutlery that is dishwasher-proof.

A programme was not run after dishwasher salt was

added. Traces of salt have got into the normal wash

cycle.

 Always run the Gentle45°C programme with the

Quick programme option selected and without

any crockery in the dishwasher after adding dish-

washer salt.

The salt container cap has not been screwed on cor-

rectly.

 Replace the cap, making sure that it screws back on

correctly.

Service

Information to help you rectify faults

yourself and about Miele spare parts

can be found at www.miele.com/ser-

vice.

Contact in the event of a fault

In the event of any faults which you can-

not remedy yourself, please contact

your Miele dealer or the Miele Cus-

tomer Service Department.

You can book a Miele Customer Ser-

vice Department call-out online at

www.miele.com/service.

Contact information for the Miele Cus-

tomer Service Department can be

found at the end of this document.

Please quote the model identifier and

serial number of your appliance (Fabr./

SN/Nr.) when contacting the Miele

Customer Service Department. This in-

formation can be found on the data

plate.

Please note that telephone calls may be

monitored and recorded for training pur-

poses and that a call-out charge will be

applied to service visits where the prob-

lem could have been resolved as de-

scribed in this booklet.

The data plate is located on the right

side of the door.

EPREL database

From 1 March 2021, information on en-

ergy labelling and ecodesign require-

ments will be available in the European

Product Database (EPREL). You can find

the product database at the following

link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/. You will

be asked to enter the model identifier.

The model identifier can be found on the

data plate.

X xxxx

Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29

33332 Gütersloh, Germany

Made in xxxx

Mod:

Type:

XX/XXXXXXXXX

HGXX

M.No: XXXXXXXX

AC xxx V x Hz

xx A

x,x kW

Service

Warranty

For information on the appliance war-

ranty specific to your country please

contact Miele. See back cover for ad-

dress.

In the UK, your appliance warranty is

valid for 2 years from the date of pur-

chase. However, you must activate your

cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or re-

gistering online at www.miele.co.uk.

Note for test institutes

All relevant information for comparison

testing is provided in the “Comparison

tests” booklet.

You can download this booklet from the

Miele website. You will find the booklet

under “Downloads” on the page for the

relevant dishwasher model.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

The Miele Waterproof system

Provided that your dishwasher has been

installed correctly, the Miele Waterproof

system will protect you from water

damage throughout its lifetime.

Water inlet

 Health risk due to wash water.

Water in the dishwasher is not drink-

ing water.

Do not drink any water from the dish-

washer.

 Health risk and risk of damage

due to contaminated incoming water.

The quality of the incoming water

must correspond to the drinking wa-

ter specification of the country in

which the dishwasher is being oper-

ated.

Connect the dishwasher to a drinking

water supply.

The dishwasher may be connected to

cold or hot water (up to max. 60°C)

supplies.

If energy-saving water heating sources

such as solar energy circulation systems

are used, we recommend connecting to

the hot water connection. This saves

both time and electrical energy costs.

Hot water is used in all programmes.

The water inlet hose is approximately

1.5m long. A 1.5m long, flexible metal

extension hose (tested to 14,000kPa/

140bar) is available as an optional ac-

cessory from Miele dealers or the Miele

Customer Service Department.

A stopcock with a ¾"threaded union is

required for the connection. If a stop-

cock is not available, only a qualified in-

staller may connect the dishwasher to

the drinking water supply.

The water connection pressure must be

between 50 and 1000kPa. If the water

connection pressure is too high, a pres-

sure reducing valve must be fitted.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

 Risk of damage from leaking wa-

ter.

The connection point is subject to

water supply pressure. Water leaking

from it can cause damage.

You should therefore open the stop-

cock slowly and check for leaks. Cor-

rect the position of the seal and

screw thread if appropriate. Check

the screw connections regularly to

make sure they are still tight.

For Germany only

For the protection of drinking water, a

non-return valve must be installed

between the stopcock and the water

connection of the dishwasher. If the

building’s plumbing has been installed

correctly, the connections required for

this (e.g. angle valve) will already have

this safety feature.

Make sure that a non-return valve is fit-

ted in the plumbing.

 Risk of damage due to excessive

pressure.

A brief increase in the water pressure

can damage components of the dish-

washer.

This dishwasher must only be oper-

ated when it is connected to a fully

vented plumbing system.

 Risk of electric shock from mains

voltage.

There are live electrical components

in the water inlet hose.

The water inlet hose must not be

shortened or damaged in any way

(see illustration).

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

Water drainage

The dishwasher’s drainage system is fit-

ted with a non-return valve, which pre-

vents dirty water from flowing back into

the appliance via the drain hose.

The dishwasher is supplied with ap-

prox.1.5m of flexible drain hose with an

internal diameter of 22mm.

The drain hose can be extended using a

connection piece to attach a further

length of hose. The drainage length

must not be longer than 4m and the

delivery head no higher than 1m.

If the hose is to be directly fitted to the

drainage outlet on site, use the hose clip

supplied (see installation plan).

The hose can be directed to the left or

the right of the appliance.

The on-site connector for the drain hose

can be adapted to different hose dia-

meters. If the connector extends too far

into the drain hose, it must be

shortened. Otherwise, the drain hose

can become blocked.

The drain hose must not be shortened.

Lay the drain hose so that it does not

kink and is not being subjected to

pressure or tension.

 Risk of damage from leaking wa-

ter.

Leaking water can cause damage.

After commissioning, make sure that

the water is not leaking.

Venting the water drain

If the on-site drainage connection is

situated lower than the guide path for

the lower basket rollers in the open

door, the drainage system must be ven-

ted. Otherwise, a siphoning effect can

cause the wash cabinet to empty itself

of water during a programme.

 Open the dishwasher door fully.

 Remove the lower basket.

 Insert a screwdriver into the middle

opening of the vent valve in the left

wash cabinet wall.

 Press the screwdriver further into the

opening and push it through the

membrane behind.

The vent opening for the water drain is

now open.

Installation

*INSTALLATION*

Electrical connection

The dishwasher is “connector-ready” as

standard for connection to an earthed

socket.

The socket must be easily accessible

after the dishwasher has been installed.

If that is not possible, ensure that a suit-

able means of disconnection is provided

on the installation side for each pole.

 Risk of fire from overheating.

Connecting the dishwasher to a

multi-socket adapter or to an exten-

sion lead can overload the mains

connection cable.

For safety reasons, do not use an ex-

tension lead or multi-socket adapter.

The electrical installation must comply

with VDE0100 requirements.

For safety reasons, we recommend us-

ing a type residual current device

(RCD) in the assigned electrical installa-

tion for connecting the dishwasher.

If the mains connection cable is dam-

aged, it must only be replaced with a

specific mains connection cable of the

same type (available from the Miele

Customer Service Department). For

safety reasons, such replacement may

only be carried out by a qualified spe-

cialist or the Miele Customer Service

Department.

These operating instructions and the

data plate indicate the nominal power

consumption and the appropriate fuse

rating. Compare this information with

the data of the on-site electrical con-

nection.

If in any doubt, consult a qualified elec-

trician.

Temporary or permanent operation on

an autonomous power supply system or

a power supply system that is not syn-

chronised with the mains power supply

(e.g. island networks, back-up systems)

is possible. A prerequisite for operation

is that the power supply system com-

plies with the specifications of

EN50160 or an equivalent standard.

The function and operation of the pro-

tective measures provided in the do-

mestic electrical installation and in this

Miele product must also be maintained

in isolated operation or in operation that

is not synchronised with the mains

power supply, or these measures must

be replaced by equivalent measures in

the installation. As described, for ex-

ample, in the current version of BS OH-

SAS 18001–2 ISO 45001.

Technical data

Dishwasher model Normal XXL

Height of freestanding appli-

ance

84.5cm

(adjustable by

+3.5cm)

Height of built-in appliance 80.5cm

(adjustable by

+6.5cm)

84.5cm

(adjustable by

+6.5cm)

Height of building-in niche Min. 80.5cm

(+6.5cm)

Min. 84.5cm

(+6.5cm)

Width 59.8cm 59.8cm

Width of building-in niche 60cm 60cm

Depth of freestanding appli-

ance

60cm -

Depth of built-in appliance 57cm 57cm

Weight Max. 58kg Max. 49kg

Voltage See data plate

Rated load See data plate

Fuse rating See data plate

Test certifications awarded See data plate

Water pressure 50–1000kPa

(0.5–10bar)

50–1000kPa

(0.5–10bar)

Hot water connection Up to max. 60°C Up to max. 60°C

Delivery head Max. 1m Max. 1m

Drainage length Max. 4m Max. 4m

Mains connection cable Approx. 1.7m Approx. 1.7m

Capacity 13/14 place settings* 13/14 place settings*

*Depending on model

United Kingdom

Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW

Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk, E-mail: [email protected]

Australia

Miele Australia Pty. Ltd.

ACN 005 635 398

ABN 96 005 635 398

Level 4, 141 Camberwell Road

Hawthorn East, VIC 3123

Tel: 1300 464 353

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.miele.com.au

Miele Electrical Appliances Co. Ltd.

No. 82, Shimenyi Road, JingAn District

Shanghai, China, P.R.C

Post Code: 200040

Phone: +86 21 6157 3500

Fax: +86 21 6157 3511

E-mail: info@miele.cn

Internet: www.miele.cn

China Mainland

Miele (Hong Kong) Ltd.

41/F - 4101, Manhattan Place

23 Wang Tai Road

Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2610 1025

Fax: (852) 3579 1404

E-mail:

[email protected]

Website: www.miele.hk

Hong Kong, China

Miele India Pvt. Ltd.

1st Floor, Copia Corporate Suites,

Commercial Plot 9, Mathura Road,

Jasola, New Delhi - 110025

E-mail: customercare@miele.in

Website: www.miele.in

India

Miele Ireland Ltd.

2024 Bianconi Avenue

Citywest Business Campus

Dublin 24

Tel: (01) 461 07 10

Fax: (01) 461 07 97

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.miele.ie

Ireland

Malaysia

Miele Sdn Bhd

Suite 12-2, Level 12

Menara Sapura Kencana

Petroleum

Solaris Dutamas No. 1

Jalan Dutamas 1

50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +603-6209-0288

Fax: +603-6205-3768

Miele New Zealand Limited

IRD 98 463 631

8 College Hill

Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011

Tel: 0800 464 353

Internet: www.miele.co.nz

New Zealand

Miele Pte. Ltd.

29 Media Circle

#11-04 ALICE@Mediapolis

Singapore 138565

Tel: +65 6735 1191

Fax: +65 6735 1161

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.miele.sg

Singapore

Miele (Pty) Ltd.

63 Peter Place, Bryanston 2194

Tel: (011) 875 9000

Fax: (011) 875 9035

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.miele.co.za

South Africa

Miele Appliances Ltd.

Showroom 1, Eiffel 1 Building

P.O. Box 114782 - Dubai

Tel. +971 4 3044 999

Fax. +971 4 3418 852

800-MIELE (64353)

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.miele.ae

United Arab Emirates

Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany

Thailand

Miele Appliances Ltd.

BHIRAJ TOWER at EmQuartier

43rd Floor Unit 4301-4303

689 Sukhumvit Road

North Klongton Sub-District

Vadhana District

Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Sheikh Zayed Road, Umm Al Sheif

E-mail: customercare@miele.co.nz

P.O. Box 69434, Bryanston 2021

M.-Nr. 12 895 740 / 00 / 002en-GB

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