Miele G 4977 Vi SF AM Fully-integrated, Full-Size Dishwasher

User Manual - Transcript

• Page 1: Operating Instructions Dishwasher To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions be fore installation or use enUS MNr 10 544 680HG05
• Page 3 - English - : Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Guide to the dishwasher 14 Appliance overview 14 Control panel 15 Caring for the environment 16 Energysaving dishwashing 16 Before using for the first time 17 Opening the door 17 Closing the door 17 Rinse aid 18 Adding rinse aid 18 Rinse aid indicator 19 Setting the rinse aid dosage 19 Loading the dishwasher 21 Tips 21 Loading examples 23 Upper basket 27 Adjusting the upper basket 28 Lower basket 29 Cutlery 30 Cutlery tray depending on model 30 Cutlery basket depending on model 31 Operation 32 Detergent 32 Turning on 34 Selecting a program 34 Starting a program 35 Time display 35 Energy management 36 At the end of the program 36 Turning off the dishwasher 37 Unloading the dishwasher 37 Interrupting a program 38 Changing a program 38 Options 39 Short 39 Turning off the refill indicator 40 Delay Start 41
• Page 4 - English - : Contents Buzzer tones 43 Optimize Standby 44 Factory default settings 45 Program overview 46 Cleaning and care 48 Cleaning the wash cabinet 48 Cleaning the door and the door seal 48 Cleaning the control panel 48 Cleaning the door front 49 Filter system 50 Cleaning the spray arms 52 Frequently Asked Questions 53 Technical problems 53 Water intake fault 55 Water drainage fault 56 General problems 57 Noises 58 Poor cleaning results 59 Frequently asked questions 62 Cleaning the drain pump and nonreturn valve 62 Customer service 63 Repairs 63 Warranty 63 Optional accessories 64 Installation Instructions 67 Electrical connection 68 Water connection 70 Water intake 70 Drainage 71 Sound emission testing 72
• Page 5 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements Inap propriate use can however lead to personal injury and damage to property To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher please read the installation plan and the operating instructions carefully before it is installed and used for the first time Both con tain important information on its installation safety use and main tenance Keep the installation plan and the operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by noncompliance with this information
• Page 6 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct use This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and similar residential environments This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use It must only be used as specified in these operating instructions for cleaning domestic dishes and cutlery Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous This appliance is not intended for use by persons including chil dren with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
• Page 7 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children Children must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Keep small children away from the appliance at all times to avoid the risk of injury There is the risk that children may lock themselves in the dishwasher If the automatic door opening mechanism depending on model is active keep young children away from the area in which the door opens Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the open ing mechanism Danger of suffocation Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children Keep children away from detergents Dishwasher detergents can cause burning in the mouth nose and throat if swallowed or inhibit breathing Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet Seek medical attention immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaled detergent
• Page 8 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Technical safety Installation repair and maintenance work should only be per formed by a Mieleauthorized service technician Work by unquali fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty Before installation check the dishwasher for visible signs of dam age Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dish washer A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective grounding system It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the elec trical system in the house should be checked by a qualified electri cian Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate grounding system eg electric shock Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be as sured if it has been connected to the electrical supply The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply via a suitable switched socket using a 3pin plug with a grounding contact it must not be hardwired The electrical socket must be easily accessible after the dishwasher is installed so that it can be disconnected from the electricity supply at any time There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher There is a danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher is pushed up against a plug The dishwasher must not be installed under a cooktop The high radiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a cooktop could damage the dishwasher For the same reason it should not be installed next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat such as heaters etc
• Page 9 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher make sure that the connection data on the data plate fuse rating voltage and fre quency matches the electrical supply before connecting the dish washer to the mains Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt Do not connect the dishwasher to the electrical supply until it has been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door springs The dishwasher may only be operated if the door opening mecha nism is working correctly Otherwise there could be a risk of danger while the automatic door opening mechanism depending on model is active To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides They 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 Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply by a multi socket adapter or an extension lead These do not guarantee the re quired safety of the appliance eg danger of overheating This appliance must not be installed and operated in a nonsta tionary location eg on a ship Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of frost Frozen hoses may burst or split The reliability of the electronic module may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point To avoid any damage to the appliance the dishwasher must only be operated when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system The water pressure flow pressure at the connection point must be between 725 145 psi
• Page 10 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A damaged appliance could be dangerous If the dishwasher gets damaged turn off the electrical supply and contact Miele The manufacturers warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Mieleauthorized service technician Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts only Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance During installation maintenance and repair work the appliance must be disconnected from the electrical supply turn it off and with draw the plug from the socket Do not sit the dishwasher on the hose The hose needs to be free of kinks and able to move freely after installation Do not place hose or power cord next to a heat source eg hot water pipes Do not ex pose hose or power cord to corrosive substances eg chloride Damage of hose or power cord could cause electrical shock or water damage If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced with a special cable of the same type available from Miele by a Mieleau thorized service technician only
• Page 11 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper installation The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance with the installation plan Be careful when installing the dishwasher Wear protec tive gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure problemfree operation In order to ensure stability builtunder and integrated dishwashers must only be installed under a continuous counter which is secured to adjacent cabinetry If you want to convert your freestanding dishwasher to a builtun der U model you will need to order the appropriate conversion kit If you remove the existing toekick you must replace it with a U model plinth This is necessary to avoid the risk of injury caused by protruding metal parts The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides They are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half open approx 45 opening angle It is also important that the door cannot fall open The appliance may only be used with correctly adjusted door springs
• Page 12 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper use Do not use solvents in the dishwasher Danger of explosion Do not inhale or ingest powder detergent Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in the nose mouth and throat if swallowed or inhibit breathing Seek medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or in haled Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily as someone could trip over it and be injured by it Do not sit or lean on the opened door This could cause the dish washer to tip and be damaged and you could get injured Dishes can be very hot at the end of a program Allow them to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish washers Do not use dishwashing liquid Do not use commercial or industrial detergents as these may cause damage and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical re action such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent This will cause serious damage to the reservoir Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dish washer detergent will damage the water softener Make sure you have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling the salt reservoir Only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation Do not use other salts such as cooking salt agricultural grade or gritting salt These may contain insoluble additives which can impair the functioning of the water softener
• Page 13 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In an appliance with a cutlery basket depending on model cut lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with the handles downwards However to avoid the risk of injury place knives and forks with the handles upwards Plastic items which cannot withstand being washed in hot water such as disposable plastic containers or plastic cutlery should not be cleaned in the dishwasher The high temperatures in the dish washer may cause them to melt or lose shape If you use the FlexiTimerDelay Start option depending on model make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent Wipe dry if necessary Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dis penser and may not be thoroughly dispersed Please observe the information given in Technical data regarding the capacity of the dishwasher Accessories Use only genuine original Miele parts If spare parts or acces sories from other manufacturers are used the warranty may become invalid Disposal of your old dishwasher Make the door lock inoperative so that children cannot acciden tally shut themselves in Remove or destroy the locking bracket of the door lock and make appropriate arrangements for the disposal of the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON TO ANY FUTURE USER
• Page 14 - English - : Guide to the dishwasher Appliance overview a Upper spray arm not visible b Cutlery tray depending on model c Upper basket d Middle spray arm e Air intake for drying depending on model f Lower spray arm g Filter system h Data plate i Rinse aid reservoir j Dual compartment detergent dis penser
• Page 15 - English - : Guide to the dishwasher Control panel a Button OnOff b Program selection c Program selection button d Short button with indicator light e Delay Start button with indicator light f Time display g CheckRefill indicators These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models with different heights The specific dishwasher models are referred to as follows Standard 31 1116 805 cm high dishwashers integrated and 33 14 845 cm high dishwashers freestanding XXL 33 14 845 cm high dishwashers integrated
• Page 16 - English - : Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing mate rial The cardboard box and packing materi als protect the appliance during ship ping They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children Dan ger of suffocation Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable materials They also contain certain substances compounds and components which were essential for the proper functioning and safe use of the equipment Handling these mate rials improperly by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment There fore please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal Consult with local authorities dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed Please en sure that your old appliance is kept away from children until removal Ob serve safety requirements for appli ances that may tip over or pose an en trapment hazard Energysaving dishwashing This dishwasher is economical in the use of water and electricity For best re sults follow these tips For most economical dishwashing make full use of the baskets without overloading the dishwasher Choose a program that best suits the degree of soiling and the type of dishes being washed Select the Economy program de pending on model for energysaving dishwashing This program is the most efficient in terms of its com bined energy and water consumption at cleaning normally soiled dishware Follow the detergent manufacturers recommendations on detergent dosage When using powder or liquid deter gent you can use less detergent if baskets are only half full The dishwasher can be connected to a hot water supply for further economies If the water is heated by for example solar panels this would be energy efficient However if your water is heated by electricity we would recommend con nection to cold water You can find additional tips on energy saving dishwashing in Mieles guide to dishwashing
• Page 17 - English - : Before using for the first time Opening the door Pull the handle to open the door If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically inter rupted Water in the dishwasher may be hot Danger of scalding Only open the door during operation if absolutely necessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so Closing the door Push the baskets in Then lift the door upwards and push until it clicks into position Danger of crushing injuries Do not put your hand inside the door as it is closing
• Page 18 - English - : Before using for the first time Rinse aid Rinse aid is needed to prevent spotting on dishes and glassware The rinse aid is filled in the reservoir and the set amount will be automatically dosed Filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers into the reservoir When using Tab detergents rinse aid is not needed Adding rinse aid Press the button on the lid of the rinse aid reservoir in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open Add rinse aid only until it is visible in the opening The rinse aid reservoir holds approx 37 oz 110 ml Close the flap firmly so that it clicks into place Otherwise water can enter the rinse aid reservoir during a pro gram Wipe up any spilled rinse aid This prevents overfoaming occurring dur ing the next program
• Page 19 - English - : Before using for the first time Rinse aid indicator When the Rinse aid indicator lights up the rinse aid reservoir contains suffi cient rinse aid for 23 programs only Add rinse aid If you consistently use a Tab deter gent you can deactivate the refill indi cators if you wish see Options Refill indicators Setting the rinse aid dosage You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for best results The rinse aid dosage is set in stages from 0 to 6 It is set to 3 at the factory This is the recommended setting The dosage can turn out to be higher than the set value due to the automatic adjustment of the Automatic program If spots appear on dishware and glass ware Increase the rinse aid dosage If clouding or smearing appears on dishware and glassware Decrease the rinse aid dosage
• Page 20 - English - : Before using for the first time Turn the dishwasher off with the button if it is turned on Press the program selection button and simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the button Keep the program selection button pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on If this does not happen start the proce dure from the beginning again Press the button 3 times The indicator light will flash 3 times at short intervals The set value will appear in the display after The flashing sequence will appear in the display This indicates a factory default setting of 3 Use the program selection button to select the setting required Each press of the button moves you up a level The setting is now stored in memory Turn the dishwasher off with the button
• Page 21 - English - : Loading the dishwasher Tips Remove coarse food residues from the dishes There is no need to rinse items under running water Do not wash items soiled with ash sand wax grease or paint in the dishwasher These will damage the dishwasher Dishes can be loaded anywhere in the baskets but the following notes should be observed Do not place dishes or cutlery inside other pieces They will cover each other Load the dishes 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 pans etc must be inverted in the basket Tall narrow hollow items eg champagne glasses should be placed in the center of the basket to ensure better water coverage Concave items such as mugs or bowls should be placed at an angle so that the water can run off The spray arms must not be blocked by items which are too tall or hang through the baskets If in doubt test for free movement by manually rotat ing the spray arms Make sure that small items cannot fall through the holders in the bas kets Small items eg lids should there fore be placed in the cutlery tray or cutlery basket depending on model Some foods may contain natural dyes eg carrots tomatoes or tomato sauce Plastic items in the dishwasher may discolor if large quantities of these foodstuffs find their way into the dishwasher on the dishes The stability of plastic items is not affected by this discoloration Cleaning silver cutlery in the dish washer may also cause plastic items to discolor
• Page 22 - English - : Loading the dishwasher Items not recommended for dish washing Wooden cutlery cutting boards and dishes or items with wooden parts Craft items antiques valuable vases and decorative glassware Plastic items which are not heatre sistant the high temperatures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape Copper brass tin and aluminum items may discolor or become matt Colors painted over a glaze may fade after a number of washes Delicate glassware and glassware containing lead crystal clouding may occur over time Please note Silverware previously cleaned with a silver polish may still be damp or spot ted at the end of a program where wa ter has not run off smoothly It may need to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth Silver which has been in contact with foods containing sulphur can discolor These include egg yolk onions mayon naise mustard fish and marinades Aluminum components eg range hood grease filters must not be cleaned with a commercial or in dustrial cleaning agent These may damage the material Tip When purchasing new dishes and cutlery make sure they are dishwasher safe Glass care Clouding may occur on glasses after frequent washing If delicate glass ware is washed in the dishwasher ensure that only very low tempera tures are used see program chart or a special glasscare program is used depending on model This will re duce the risk of clouding Purchase glassware which is dish washersafe eg Riedel glassware Use detergents with glass protective additives
• Page 23 - English - : Loading the dishwasher Loading examples Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray depending on model
• Page 24: Loading the dishwasher Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray depending on model
• Page 25: Loading the dishwasher Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery basket Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery basket
• Page 26: Loading the dishwasher Loading for 13 standard place settings with cutlery basket Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery basket
• Page 27 - English - : Loading the dishwasher Upper basket For safety reasons do not oper ate the dishwasher without the upper and lower baskets in place except when running the Tall items program if available Use the upper basket for small light weight and delicate items such as cups saucers glasses dessert bowls etc Shallow pans or casserole dishes can also be placed in the upper basket Long items such as soup ladles mix ing spoons and long knives should be placed lying down across the front of the upper basket Adjustable cup rack depending on model Raise the rack to make room for tall items Glasses can be arranged along the po sitioning rail of the cup rack to give them some support during the program Lower the cup rack and lean the glasses against it or double stack smaller pieces
• Page 28 - English - : Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the upper basket In order to gain more space for taller items the upper basket can be adjusted on three levels with 34quot 2 cm between each level The upper basket can also be set at an angle with one side high and the other side low Make sure however that the basket can slide smoothly in and out of the cabinet Pull the upper basket out To raise the upper basket Lift the basket until it clicks into place To 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 Depending on the setting of the upper basket the following plate dimensions can be accommodated Dishwashers with cutlery basket see data plate for model number Upper basket adjust ment Plate in inches cm Upper basket Lower basket ADA Fullsize Upper 7 78quot 20 9 716quot 24 12 316 31 34 35 Middle 8 1116quot 22 10 14quot 26 11 716quot 29 Lower 9 716quot 24 11quot 28 10 58quot 27 Dishwashers with cutlery tray see data plate for model number Upper basket adjust ment Plate in inches cm Upper basket Lower basket ADA Fullsize Upper 7 78quot 15 7 12quot 19 12 316 31 34 35 Middle 6 1116quot 17 8 14quot 21 11 716quot 29 Lower 7 12quot 19 9 116quot 23 10 58quot 27 When tilted plates of up to 13 34 35 cm can be accommodated see Lower bas ket Depending on the setting of the upper basket a variety of plate dimensions can be accommodated
• Page 29 - English - : Loading the dishwasher Lower basket For larger and heavier items such as plates serving platters saucepans bowls etc Glasses cups and small items such as saucers can also be placed in the lower basket Do not place thin deli cate glassware in the lower basket Place large platters and dishes in the center of the lower basket When tilted plates up to 13 34quot 35 cm in diameter can be accommodated MultiComfort area The rear section of the lower basket is used for washing cups glasses plates pots and pans Hinged spikes The spikes at the front are used for washing plates soup bowls platters dessert bowls and saucers The spikes can be lowered to make more room for large items eg pots pans and bowls Press the yellow lever downwards and then lower the spikes
• Page 30 - English - : Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Cutlery tray depending on model Arrange the cutlery in the tray as shown To make unloading much 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 cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off them freely The upper spray arm must not be blocked by items which are too big If spoon handles do not fit between the holders lay them the other way round
• Page 31 - English - : Loading the dishwasher Cutlery basket depending on model The cutlery basket can be placed any where on the front rows of spikes in the lower basket To avoid the risk of injury knives and forks should be placed with the han dles upwards in the basket However cutlery placed handle down in the basket will come out cleaner and drier Place small items of cutlery in the in dividual slots on three sides of the cutlery basket Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket Use the insert supplied for heavily soiled items of cutlery The insert sepa rates the items so that they can be more easily accessed by water Fit it onto the cutlery basket if re quired Insert cutlery with the handles facing downwards Distribute them evenly along the in sert
• Page 32 - English - : Operation Detergent Only use detergents formulated for domestic dishwashers Refer to the manufacturers packaging as to whether Tab products are suitable for the water hardness level in your area Please note that the cleaning and dry ing results of Tab detergents can vary greatly For optimum cleaning and drying re sults use Miele dishwasher detergent and add Miele salt and Miele rinse aid separately See Optional acces sories Detergent dosage Follow the dosage recommended by the manufacturer on the packaging Unless directed otherwise use one detergent tab or add 1 14 2 table spoons 20 30 ml detergent to compartment II depending on the level of soiling With very heavy soil ing you can also add a small amount of detergent to compartment l Tabs may not dissolve completely when the Express program if avail able is used Use only the recommended amount of detergent Continued use of too much detergent may cause machine damage Dishwasher detergents can cause burning in the nose mouth and throat if swallowed or inhibit breathing Avoid inhaling or swallowing dish washer detergent Keep children away from detergent Keep detergent out of the reach of children Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open There could still be detergent residues in the dishwasher Only add detergent just before starting the program and lock the door with the child safety lock depending on model
• Page 33 - English - : Operation Adding detergent Press the opening catch on the deter gent dispenser The flap will spring open The flap is always open at the end of a program Add the required amount of detergent and close the flap Make sure that the detergent packag ing is properly closed after use to avoid it getting damp and becoming lumpy Dispensing aid Compartment I holds a maximum of 2 teaspoons 10 ml Compartment II holds a maximum of 3 ½ tablespoons 50 ml of detergent The marks in compartment II indicate the levels of approximately 1 ¼ and 2 tablespoons 20 and 30 ml respec tively The marks indicate the approxi mate fill level in ml when the door is open in a horizontal position
• Page 34 - English - : Operation Turning on Turn on the water supply if it is turned off Open the door Make sure the spray arms are not ob structed Turn the dishwasher on with the button The indicator light next to the program selected will come on Selecting a program Choose your program according to the type of load and the degree of soiling The different programs and their uses are described in the Program Over view chapter Use the program selection button to select the program required The indicator light for the program se lected will light up The program duration will appear in hours and minutes in the display You can now select program options see Options If any program options are selected the appropriate indicator lights will also light up
• Page 35 - English - : Operation Starting a program Start the program by closing the door within four seconds of the last press of a button The program will begin If you do not close the door within four seconds the indicator lights of the selected program and the time display will flash The program cannot be started until you press the program selection but ton and close the door within four seconds A program should only be canceled in the first few minutes if at all Oth erwise important program stages could be omitted Time display The duration of the program selected appears in hours and minutes in the display before the program begins Dur ing the program the time left until the end of the program is displayed The program duration displayed may vary with the same program It is influ enced by among other things the wa ter temperature at each intake the re activation process the softener assem bly the type of detergent the amount of dishes and the amount of soiling When a program is selected for the first time the display will show the average program duration for a cold water in take The times shown in the program over view refer to standard test loads and temperatures Each time a program is run the elec tronic module calculates the program duration required depending on the temperature of the water taken into the dishwasher and the amount of dishes
• Page 36 - English - : Operation Energy management To save energy the dishwasher will switch off automatically 10minutes af ter the last time a button has been pressed or 10minutes after the end of the program see Options Optimize Standby Press the button to switch the dishwasher back on The dishwasher will not turn off while a program is running during the delay start period or if there is a fault At the end of the program A buzzer will sound at the end of the program with the door closed Open the door will appear in the time display If the program indicator light is still flashing the program is not yet fin ished Close the door again so that the pro gram can continue until it has fin ished The drying fan may continue to run for a few minutes at the end of the pro gram You can now empty the dishwasher To prevent the risk of steam damage to the counter edging above the dishwasher it is advisable to leave the door closed until you are ready to unload the dishware Alter natively you can open the door fully until the dishware is cool enough to unload Do not leave the door only partially open
• Page 37 - English - : Operation Turning off the dishwasher At the end of a program Open the door The dishwasher can be switched off at any time using the button Switching the dishwasher off during a program stops the program Turning the dishwasher off during the delay start time will also stop the process If the dishwasher is not going to be used for a longer period of time eg while on vacation the water supply should be turned off Unloading the dishwasher Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot Allow the dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading them The dishes will cool much faster if you open the door when the program has ended First unload the lower basket then the upper basket and finally the cutlery tray depending on model This will prevent water drops from the upper basket and cutlery tray from fall ing onto the dishes in the lower basket
• Page 38 - English - : Operation Interrupting a program The program will be interrupted as soon as you open the door After four seconds the indicator light of the selected program and the time dis play will flash Press the program selection button and close the door within four sec onds The program will continue from the point at which it was interrupted Water in the dishwasher may be hot Danger of scalding Only open the door if absolutely nec essary and exercise extreme caution when doing so Before closing the door again leave it ajar for approx 20 seconds This will enable the tem perature in the wash cabinet to set tle After that press the program se lection button and close the door within four seconds Changing a program If the detergent dispenser flap has al ready opened do not change the program If a program has already started and you wish to change it proceed as fol lows Open the door Turn the dishwasher off with the button Turn the dishwasher on again with the button Select the desired program Start the program by closing the door within four seconds
• Page 39 - English - : Options Short The Short option reduces the dura tion of programs in which this option is available In order to achieve optimum cleaning results consumption rates are in creased with this option Open the door Turn the dishwasher on with the button Select a program Press the button The indicator light will light up The program can now be started The option selected will remain active for that particular program until the set ting is changed
• Page 40 - English - : Options Turning off the refill indicator If you consistently use a Tab detergent you can deactivate the refill indicator if you wish Open the door Turn the dishwasher off with the button if it is turned on Press the program selection button and simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the button Keep the program selection button pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on If this does not happen start the proce dure from the beginning again Press the button 9 times The indicator light will flash 9 times at short intervals The flashing sequence in the time dis play will indicate whether the refill indi cator is switched on or off Refill indicator is turned on Refill indicator is turned off Press the program selection button to change the setting The setting is now stored in memory Turn the dishwasher off with the button If you switch to using detergent that does not contain salt or rinse aid it is important to remember to add dishwasher salt and rinse aid and to turn the indicators back on
• Page 41 - English - : Options Delay Start You can set the start time for a pro gram eg to take advantage of night time electricity rates The start time can be delayed between 30 minutes and 24 hours The delay period is shown in 30 min utes increments for a delay period be tween 30 minutes and 9 hours 30 min utes It is shown in hours for periods longer than this When using the Delay Start function make sure that the detergent com partment is dry before adding deter gent Wipe dry with a cloth if neces sary If the compartment is wet pow der detergent can become lumpy and stick to the dispenser with the result that it is not fully dispensed Do not use liquid detergent when se lecting Delay Start as it can run into the dishwasher before it is required Open the door Turn the dishwasher on with the button Select the desired program Press the button The last delay start time used will ap pear in the time display The indica tor light will light up Set the required delay start time us ing the button If you keep the button pressed the time will increase automatically up to hours To get back to hours press the button twice Close the door within four seconds If you do not close the door within four seconds the indicator light of the selected program and the time display will flash The program cannot be started until you press the program selection but ton and close the door within four seconds
• Page 42 - English - : Options Open the door if you need to check how long the delay period has left to run The time up until the program starts will count down in the display in hours for durations above 10 hours and in min utes for durations below 10 hours When the set time is reached the pro gram selected will start automatically The time remaining will appear in the time display and the indicator light will go out How the Delay Start time is shown in the display up to 59 minutes eg 30 minutes 1 hour up to 9 hours 30 minutes eg 5 hours over 10 hours eg 15 hours If you open the door during the delay start time you must then press the program selection button and close the door within four seconds in order to continue the delay start time Starting a program before the delay start time has elapsed A program can be started before the delay start period has elapsed Proceed as follows Open the door Turn the dishwasher off with the button Turn the dishwasher on again with the button Select the program you want Start the program by closing the door within four seconds
• Page 43 - English - : Options Buzzer tones A sequence of audible tones will sound at the end of the program or if there is a fault The buzzer at the end of a program and the warning buzzer in the event of a fault will sound 4 times at intervals with a short pause between each set The buzzer tones are activated at the factory You can deactivate the buzzer that sounds at the end of a program if you wish The warning buzzer for faults can not be deactivated Open the door Turn the dishwasher off with the button if it is turned on Press the program selection button and simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the button Keep the program selection button pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on If this does not happen start the proce dure from the beginning again Press the button 4 times The indicator light will flash 4 times at short intervals The flashing sequence in the time dis play shows whether the buzzers at the end of the program are activated or de activated Buzzer tones activated Buzzer tones deactivated Press the program selection button to change the setting The setting is now stored in memory Turn the dishwasher off with the button
• Page 44 - English - : Options Optimize Standby Optimize Standby is activated by de fault To save energy the dishwasher will switch off automatically a few minutes after the last time a button has been pressed or after the end of a program The dishwasher will not turn off while a program is running during the delay start period or if there is a fault Optimize Standby can be switched off if you prefer If you do this the duration before the dishwasher switches off au tomatically increases to 6 hours Doing this will increase energy consumption Open the door Turn the dishwasher off with the button if it is turned on Press the program selection button and simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the button Keep the program selection button pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on If this does not happen start the proce dure from the beginning again Press the button 8 times The indicator light will flash 8 times at short intervals The flashing sequence in the display shows whether or not Optimize Standby is activated Optimize Standby activated Optimize Standby deactivated Press the program selection button to change the setting The setting is now stored in memory Turn the dishwasher off with the button
• Page 45 - English - : Options Factory default settings If you have altered any settings from the factory default you can reset them back to the factory default settings as follows Open the door Turn the dishwasher off with the button if it is turned on Press the program selection button and simultaneously switch the dishwasher on using the button Keep the program selection button pressed in for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator light comes on If this does not happen start the proce dure from the beginning again Press the button 19 times The indicator light will flash once at a long interval and then 9 times at short intervals The flashing sequence in the display in dicates whether a setting has been changed from its factory default All settings are set to factory de fault settings At least one setting has been changed To reset the dishwasher to the factory default settings press the program selection button The setting is now stored in memory Turn the dishwasher off with the button
• Page 46 - English - : Program overview Program When to use Program sequence Pre wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying FC FC Normal 1 Program for regular use to com pletely wash a full load of normally soiled dishware with the ability to adjust energy and water consump tion based on the soil load of the dishware As needed 120 140 4960 X 154 X Pots amp Pans For heavily soiled dishware and nor mally soiled potspans and utensils with dried on residue use 20 more detergent than recommended 2X 165 X 154 X Express Quick program for standard dish ware soiling that has not dried on 109 X 113 X SaniWash To sanitize dishware eg baby bot tles cutting boards and preparation dishware 156 2X 158 X Rinseamp Hold To rinse dishes when a complete program is not needed X 1 This program is the most efficient in terms of its combined energy and water consumption for cleaning normally soiled dishware This program is used for energy labeling purposes
• Page 47 - English - : Program overview Consumption 2 Duration 2 Energy Water Cold water Hot water GallonsLitres Cold water Hot water 50F10C 120F49C 50F10C 120F49C kWh kWh hmin hmin 106 111 32121 221 202 150 170 40150 332 317 060 070 29110 055 046 145 165 36135 241 227 001 020 1140 014 014 2 Values quoted are in accordance with 10CFR430 C37304 In practice there may be variations to these figures due to variable conditions and data recorded by the sensors Durations shown will reflect your household conditions Selecting program options will also affect consumption levels and program durations see Options The energy consumption with a hot water supply includes the energy used to heat the water exception EnergySaver if available
• Page 48 - English - : Cleaning and care Check and clean your dishwasher regularly This will help avoid prob lems and faults All surfaces are susceptible to scratching Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or discolor all sur faces Cleaning the wash cabinet Generally the wash cabinet is self cleaning if the correct amount of deter gent is used If however there are limescale or grease deposits in the wash cabinet these can be removed with a special cleaning agent available from Miele Follow the instructions on the packag ing If you mainly use low temperature pro grams lt 120F50 C there is a risk of bacteria and unpleasant odors building up in the wash cabinet To prevent this happening the dishwasher will automat ically increase the temperature in the fi nal rinse of the selected program after several programs using low tempera tures have been run Clean the filters in the wash cabinet regularly Cleaning the door and the door seal Bacteria could build up on the door seal and the sides of the dishwasher door as these surfaces are outside the wash cabinet and are not accessed and cleaned by the spray arm jets Wipe the door seals regularly with a damp cloth to remove food deposits Wipe off any food or drink residues which may have dripped onto the sides of the dishwasher door before closing it Cleaning the control panel The control panel should only be wiped with a damp cloth
• Page 49 - English - : Cleaning and care Cleaning the door front If soiling remains longer it may happen that the surfaces can be come discolored or changed Remove any soiling immediately Clean the front with a solution of warm water and a little dishwashing liquid applied with a soft sponge Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft cloth Glass cleaners may be used to clean the exterior However do not allow them to sit or puddle this can cause damage to the surface Remove the cleaner promptly To better maintain your appliance avoid the following Cleaning products containing soda ammonia acid or chloride Descaling agents Abrasive cleaning products such as scouring powder scouring liquid or pumice stones Cleaners containing solvents Stainless steel cleaners Dishwasher cleaner Oven cleaners Glass cleaner Hard abrasive brushes or sponges eg pot scourers brushes or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents Eraser sponges Sharp metal scrapers Steel wool Steam cleaning appliances
• Page 50 - English - : Cleaning and care Filter system The filter system in the base of the wash cabinet prevents food from being redeposited on dishes It also protects the circulation pump from damage caused by foreign objects This dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place Collection of coarse soil may cause the filters to clog The level of soiling and time it takes before the filters need cleaning will vary depending on use Check the condition of the filters reg ularly and clean them if necessary Filter system Turn the dishwasher off Turn the handle counterclockwise to release the filter system Lift the filter system out of the dish washer Remove any coarse parti cles and rinse the filter well under running water Use a nylon brush if necessary Ensure that coarse soil does not get into the circulation system and cause a blockage
• Page 51 - English - : Cleaning and care To clean the inside of the filter the flap must be opened Press catches together in the di rection of the arrows as shown and open the filter Rinse all the filters under running wa ter Then close the flap so that the catch engages Replace the filter system so that it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet Then turn the handle clockwise until both arrows point towards each other This will lock the filter system in place Take care when you are fitting the filter system that it is secured in position correctly Otherwise coarse soil could get into the circulation system and cause a blockage