g641 miele dishwasher manual

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Operating instructions

NovotronicG 641 SCiG 841 PlusG 841 SC Plus

To prevent accidentsand machine damage,read these instructionsbeforeinstallation or use.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉCaring for the environmentEnergy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Guide to the dishwasherWash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Before using for the first timeTo open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Child Safety Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Programming the water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Checking the programmed water hardness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting the dosage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Loading the dishwasherItems not recommended for dishwashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Cutlery basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Cutlery tray (SC units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Adjustable cup racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Coffee bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Foldable spikes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Vase / Bottle holder (select models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Basket accessories

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OperationAdding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Running the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Program sequence indicator (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31At the end of a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Interrupting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Changing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Frequently asked questions

After sales service

Transport

User Maintenance InstructionsCleaning the filter in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Cleaning the door and door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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WARNING –When using your dishwasher, followbasic precautions, including thefollowing:

Read all instructions before installa-tion or use of the dishwasher to pre-vent injury and machine damage.

The manufacturer cannot be held re-sponsible for damage or injurycaused by improper use of this ap-pliance.

Use the dishwasher only for its in-tended purpose. This appliance isintended for residential use only.

Keep these operating instructions ina safe place and pass them on toany future user.

Electrical safety

Before installation make sure that

the voltage and frequency listed onthe data plate correspond with thehousehold electrical supply. This datamust correspond to prevent injury andmachine damage. Consult a qualifiedelectrician if in doubt.

Before installation or service, dis-connect the power supply to the

work area by unplugging the unit, “trip-ping” the circuit breaker or removingthe fuse.

Do not use an extension cord toconnect this appliance to electric-

ity. Extension cords do not guaranteethe required safety of the appliance(e.g. danger of overheating).

Be certain your appliance is prop-erly installed and grounded by a

qualified technician. To guarantee theelectrical safety of this appliance, conti-nuity must exist between the applianceand an effective grounding system. It isimperative that this basic safety require-

ment be met. If there is any doubt, havethe electrical system of the housechecked by a qualified electrician. Themanufacturer cannot be held responsi-ble for damages caused by the lack, orinadequacy of, an effective groundingsystem.

InstallationInstallation and repair work shouldbe by a Miele authorized service

technician. Work by unqualified per-sons could be dangerous and couldvoid the warranty.

,WARNING - Fire hazardDo not cover or crush the plug of

an electric appliance. Ensure that thecabinet opening for the dishwasherprovides ample space for the plug.Installing the dishwasher in a tightspace may crimp the power cord or putpressure on the plug which may causeoverheating.


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This equipment is not designed formaritime use or for use in mobile

installations such as caravans or air-craft. However, under certain conditionsit may be possible for an installation inthese applications. Please contact thenearest Miele dealer or the Miele Tech-nical Service Department with specificrequirements.

Inspect the dishwasher for ship-ping damage. Do not install or op-

erate a damaged unit. Contact the

place of purchase.Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags etc. are disposed of safely

and kept out of the reach of babies andyoung children. Danger of suffocation!

This dishwasher should only be in-stalled under a continuous

countertop secured to adjacent

cabinetry.Do not install this dishwasher be-neath a cooking surface, oven or

any appliance that radiates heat.High temperatures from these units maydamage the dishwasher.

Do not, under any circumstancescut the intake hose or submerge in

liquid. This hose contains electricalcomponents that could cause injury orproperty damage if cut or submerged.

Use

Only use the dishwasher if all pan-els are properly in place.

Do not tamper with the controls.

To reduce the risk of injury, do notallow children to play in, on, or

near the dishwasher.

Do not abuse, sit, or stand on thedoor or baskets of the dishwasher.

Under certain conditions, hydrogengas may be produced in a hot wa-

ter system that has not been used fortwo weeks or more. HYDROGEN GASIS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water systemhas not been used for such a period,turn on all hot water faucets and let wa-ter flow from each for several minutesbefore using the dishwasher. This will

release any accumulated hydrogengas. Do not smoke or use an openflame during this time.

Do not wash plastic items unlessthey are labeled "dishwasher safe"

or the equivalent. For items not labeled,check the manufacturer’s recommenda-tions.


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When loading tableware, placesharp items away from the door

seal to prevent damage to the seal.Load knives pointing downwards toprevent injuries.

Only use detergents and rinse aidsrecommended for residential dish-

washers. Keep all detergents and rinseaids out of the reach of children.

Do not drink water from the dish-washer! Harmful residues could be

present.

For dishwashers with visible heatingelement

Do not touch the heating elementduring or immediately after use.

Disposal of an appliance

If the appliance is removed from itsinstallation and will not be used,

the door to the wash cabinet should beremoved to prevent children from beinglocked in the machine. When discard-ing an old dishwasher, unplug it fromthe power outlet, remove the door to thewash cabinet and cut off the powercord.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS


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AVERTISSEMENT –Au moment d’utiliser votrelave-vaisselle, prenez desprécautions essentielles, dont :

Lisez attentivement l’ensemble desconsignes avant d’installer oud’utiliser le lave-vaisselle afin deprévenir les blessures et éviterd’endommager l’appareil.

Le fabricant ne peut être tenuresponsable de dommages oublessures causés par l’usageinapproprié de l’appareil.

Tout usage inapproprié estdéconseillé. Cet appareil est

destiné à un usage domestiqueuniquement.

Conservez ces consignes dans unlieu sûr et transmettez-les à toututilisateur futur.

Sécurité électrique

Avant l’installation, assurez-vousque la tension et la fréquence indi-

quées sur la plaque signalétique cor-respondent bien à celles del’alimentation électrique de la résidenceafin de prévenir les blessures et éviterd’endommager l’appareil. Dans ledoute, consultez un électricien qualifié.

Avant l’installation ou l’utilisation,coupez l’alimentation électrique,

soit en débranchant l’appareil, soit enfaisant basculer le disjoncteur ou enenlevant le fusible.

N’utilisez pas de rallonge pourbrancher l’appareil à la source

d’alimentation électrique. Les rallongesne garantissent pas la sécurité requisepour l’appareil - si vous utilisez une ral-longe, cela peut causer la surchauffe.

Assurez-vous que votre appareilest installé correctement et mis à la

terre par un technicien qualifié. Pourgarantir la sécurité électrique del’appareil, il faut le raccorder à un dis-positif de mise à la terre approprié. Ilest essentiel de respecter cette exi-gence de base en matière de sécurité.

Dans le doute, faites vérifierl’installation électrique de la résidencepar un électricien qualifié. Le fabricantne peut être tenu responsable de dom-mages causés par l’absence d’un dis-positif de mise à la terre ou par un dis-positif inadapté.

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Installation

L’installation et les réparations de-vraient être effectuées uniquement

par un technicien de service autoriséMiele. Les travaux effectués par despersonnes non qualifiées peuvents’avérer dangereux et rendre nulle lagarantie.

, ATTENTION - Risque d’incendieNe recouvrez et n’écrasez jamais

la fiche d’un appareil électrique. Assu-

rez-vous que dans l’espace occupé parle lave-vaisselle il y a suffisamment devolume libre pour la fiche. Si vous ins-tallez le lave-vaisselle dans un espacetrop petit, le cordon d’alimentationpourrrait être comprimé ou une pres-sion pourrait être exercée sur la fiche,ce qui risque de causer la surchauffe.

Cet appareil n’est pas conçu pourusage sur un bateau ou dans des

engins mobiles, tels les avions ou lesvéhicules récréatifs. Toutefois, son ins-tallation est possible dans certaines cir-constances. Veuillez communiquer vosexigences particulières au détaillantMiele le plus près de chez vous ou auservice du soutien technique.

Vérifiez si votre lave-vaisselle n’apas subi de dommage lors du

transport. N’installez pas et n’utilisezpas un appareil endommagé. Commu-niquez avec le point de vente où vousl’avez acheté.

Assurez-vous que les emballages,les sacs, matières plastiques et au-

tres sont correctement éliminés et tenushors la portée de bébés et d’enfants.Risque de suffocation!

Le lave-vaisselle doit être installéuniquement sous un comptoircontinu fixé à des armoires adjacentes.

N’installez pas ce modèle delave-vaisselle sous une plaque de

cuisson, un four ou tout autre appareilqui diffuse de la chaleur.Les hautes températures que diffusentces appareils pourraient endommagerle lave-vaisselle.

En aucun cas, vous ne devez cou-per le tuyau d’arrivée d’eau ou

l’immerger, car il contient des compo-sants électriques qui pourraient causerdes blessures ou endommager la rési-dence.


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Utilisation

N’utilisez le lave-vaisselle quelorsque tous les panneaux sont

bien en place.Ne jouez pas avec lescommandes.

Afin de diminuer le risque de bles-sures, ne laissez pas les enfants

jouer près de l’appareil ni monter de-dans ou dessus.

Évitez de malmener la porte ou lespaniers du lave-vaisselle ou devous y appuyer ou asseoir.

Dans certaines circonstances, toutsystème d’eau chaude qui n’a pas

servi durant deux semaines ou davan-tage peut produire de l’hydrogène.L’HYDROGÈNE EST UN GAZINFLAMMABLE. Si le système d’eauchaude n’a pas servi durant une tellepériode, ouvrez tous les robinets d’eauchaude et laissez l’eau couler plusieursminutes avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle.Cette action libérera l’hydrogène quiaura pu s’y accumuler. Entre-temps,abstenez-vous de fumer et n’utilisezpas de flamme nue.

Ne lavez pas des articles en plas-tique non étiquetés "résiste au

lave-vaisselle" ou une formulation équi-valente. Consultez les recommanda-tions du fabricant pour les articles nonétiquetés.

Au moment de charger la vaisselle,ne disposez pas les articles cou-

pants à proximité du joint d’étanchéitéde la porte afin d’éviter del’endommager. Placez les couteauxavec la pointe vers le bas afin d’éviterles blessures.

Utilisez seulement les détergentset les produits de rinçage recom-

mandés pour les lave-vaisselle à usagedomestique. Conservez tous ces pro-duits hors de la portée d’enfants.

Ne consommez pas l’eau dulave-vaisselle! Elle peut contenir

des résidus dangereux.

Lave-vaisselle munis d’un élémentchauffant visible

Ne touchez pas l’élément chauffantpendant ou immédiatement après

l’utilisation.

Mise au rebut de l’appareil

Si vous désinstallez l’appareil etcomptez ne plus vous en servir,

détachez-en la porte pour éviter quedes enfants se retrouvent enfermésdans le tambour. Lorsque vous mettez

un lave-vaisselle au rebut, débran-chez-le de la source d’alimentationélectrique, détachez-en la porte et cou-pez le cordon d’alimentation.

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Energy saving washing

This dishwasher is exceptionally eco-nomical in the use of water and electric-

ity. For best results follow these tips:^ For lowest energy consumption and

the gentlest washing of china andcrystal, connect the dishwasher to acold water source.

^ For fastest possible wash times, yethigher energy consumption, connectthe dishwasher to a hot water source.

^ Make full use of the baskets withoutoverloading for the most economicalwashing.

^ Choose a program that best suits thedegree of soiling and the type ofdishes being washed.

^ If baskets are only half full, select the

"Economy" program.^ Use the correct amounts of detergent

and rinse aid.

Caring for the environment

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Wash cabinet

1 Upper spray arm (not visible)

2 Cutlery tray

3 Upper basket

4 Water feed for middle spray arm

5 Middle spray arm

6 Lower spray arm

7 Four height adjustable feet

8 Triple Filter System

9 Salt reservoir

10 Detergent dispenser

11 Rinse aid reservoir

12 Data plate

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Control panel

13 "On/Off" button

14 Program sequence display

15 "Start" button

16 Program selector

17 Check/Refill indicators

18 Child Safety Lock

19 Door release

Every dishwasher is tested before leaving the factory. Any water remaining inthe machine is from these tests and does not indicate that the machine hasbeen used.

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To open the door

^ Press the release catch inside thedoor grip.

If the door is opened during operation,the dishwasher will stop running. Oncethe door is closed the program will re-

start.

To close the door

^ Push the baskets in.

^ Lift the door and push until it clicksinto position.

Child Safety Lock

The yellow key for the Child SafetyLock is shipped on one of the spikesat the front of the upper basket. Re-move the key before using the dish-washer.

The Child Safety Lock is designed toprevent children from opening the dish-washer.

^ Use the provided key to lock or un-lock the dishwasher.

Horizontal:

the door is locked

Vertical:the door can be opened

Before using for the first time

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Water softener

To achieve good cleaning results, thedishwasher needs soft water. Hard wa-

ter results in calcium deposits ondishware and in the dishwasher.If your tap water hardness is above8 gr/gal (values are in US gallons)(140 ppm), the water should be soft-ened. This takes place automatically inthe unit’s integrated water softener.

– Your local water authority will be able

to advise you of the water hardnesslevel in your area.

– The dishwasher must be pro-grammed to correspond to the waterhardness in your area.

– The water softener must be filled withdishwasher salt for reactivation.

If your water hardness is consistentlylower than 8 gr/gal (140 ppm), you donot need to add dishwasher salt. How-ever, the dishwasher must still be pro-grammed to correspond to the localwater hardness.

Where the water hardness fluctuatese.g. between 9 - 17 gr/gal (160 - 310ppm), always program the machine tothe higher value, 17 gr/gal (310 ppm) inthis example.

If there is a fault, it will help the servicetechnician to know the hardness of yourlocal water supply.

^ Please note the water hardness:

gr/gal


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Programming the water softener

Your water hardness level must be pro-grammed into the dishwasher using the

program selector and buttons on thecontrol panel.

^ Make sure the dishwasher is turnedoff.

^ Turn the program selector to "Stop".

^ Press and hold the "Start" button andat the same time turn on the dish-washer with the "On/Off" button. Re-lease the "Start" button within twoseconds.

The "Salt" indicator will flash.

If the "Rinse aid" indicator comes on,the rinse aid dispenser needs to befilled.

If any other indicator flashes or lights,

the above steps must be repeated.

^ Turn the program selector to the posi-tion which corresponds to the waterhardness in your area (see table).

gr/gal* ppmSelectorsetting

1 - 4** 20 - 70 Normal Plus

5 - 7 90 - 130 Normal8 - 10 140 - 180 Rinse & Hold

11 - 13 200 - 230 4 o’clock position

14 - 16 250 - 290 5 o’clock position

17 - 22 310 - 400 6 o’clock position

23 - 35 410 - 630 7 o’clock position

36 - 70 650 - 1260 8 o’clock position

* US gallons

** factory preset

Example:Water hardness is 20 gr/gal.Turn program selector to "6 o’clock"position.


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^ Press the "Start" button.

The "Start" indicator will light.


^ Turn off the dishwasher with the"On/Off" button.

The programmed water hardness isstored.

Checking the programmed waterhardness

^ Make sure the dishwasher is turned

off.^ Turn the program selector to "Stop".

^ Press and hold the "Start" button andat the same time turn on the dish-washer with the "On/Off" button. Re-lease the "Start" button within twoseconds.

The "Salt" indicator will flash.

If the "Rinse aid" indicator comes on,the rinse aid dispenser needs to befilled.

If any other indicator is lit or flashing,the above steps must be repeated.

^ Turn the program selector clockwiseuntil the "Start" indicator comes on.

The position where the "Start" indicatorcomes on corresponds to the pro-grammed water hardness (see table"Programming the water softener").


^ Turn off the dishwasher.


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Filling the salt reservoir

If your water hardness level is greaterthan 8 gr/gal, the salt reservoir should

be filled before the first use and whenthe "Salt" indicator lights.

Only use water softener salt speciallyformulated for dishwashers. Other saltsmay contain insoluble additives whichcan impair the water softener.

The proper salt can be purchased fromyour Miele dealer or Miele’s Technical

Service Department.

,Inadvertently filling the saltreservoir with dishwashing deter-gent will damage the water soft-ener.

To fill the salt reservoir:

^ Remove the lower basket.

^ Unscrew and remove the salt reser-voir cap located on the floor of thewash cabinet.

^ Place the provided funnel over thesalt reservoir.

The salt reservoir must be filled with2 quarts (2 l) of water before addingsalt for the first time. Water does not

have to be added with subsequentrefills.

^ Carefully fill with salt. The salt reser-voir holds approximately 4.5 lbs(2 kg) of salt. As it is filled, water willrun out.

^ Clean any excess salt from thethreads of the reservoir opening.

^ Screw the cap on firmly.

^ If the dishwasher will not be used im-mediately, run the "Rinse & Hold" pro-gram. This will remove any traces ofsalt from inside the wash cabinet.


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Salt indicator

When the salt reservoir is empty, the"Salt-PC" indicator will light, indicating

that it should be refilled with reactiva-tion salt.

After the reservoir has been filled, the

water softener is automatically reacti-vated the next time the dishwasher isstarted. The "Salt" indicator will be litduring this process.

Bypassing the salt indicator

If your water is soft (below 8 gr/gal) thesalt reservoir should not be filled with

salt. The indicator will remain lit andshould be disregarded or bypassed.

^ Remove the salt reservoir cap.

Looking into the salt reservoir, you willsee the top of the float chamber on theright hand side,a.

^ Using a screwdriver, carefully pivotthe float chamber towards the centerof the reservoir.

^ Using needle nose pliers, pull the

cap,b

, off of the float chamber, andremove the float,c.

Replace the float chamber cap, pushthe chamber back into its upright posi-tion, and replace the salt reservoir cap.The "Salt" indicator should no longer belit.


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Rinse aid

Rinse aid is recommended to preventspotting on dishes and glassware.

,Filling the rinse aid reservoir withdetergent will damage the reservoir.Only pour rinse aid formulated forresidential dishwashers into thereservoir.

Adding rinse aid

^ Add rinse aid before the first use andwhenever the "Rise aid" indicatorlights.

^ Press the button in the direction ofthe arrow until the flap springs open.

^ Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoiruntil it is visible on the surface of thescreen.

^ Press on the flap until you hear itclick shut. Failure to close it all theway will allow water to enter the res-ervoir during the wash program.

^ Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. Theflap will remain closed during normaloperation.


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Adjusting the dosage

The dosage selector is preset to 3. Thisdispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse

aid per program. It can be adjustedfrom 1 to 6.

^ Use a higher setting if spots appear

on dry glassware.^ Use a lower setting if streaking ap-

pears on dishes or glasses.

Rinse aid indicator

The rinse aid indicator on the controlpanel will light when the rinse aid reser-

voir needs refilling.

When the indicator first comes on, therewill be enough rinse aid left for 2 - 3washes.


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,Do not wash items soiled withash, sand, wax, grease or paint inthe dishwasher.

Ash and sand do not dissolve andwill be distributed through out the in-side of the dishwasher.Wax, grease and paint will causepermanent discoloration or damageto the dishwasher.

^ Scrape food from dishes before plac-ing in the dishwasher.Do not rinse dishes.

^ Load dishes so that water can reachall surfaces. Do not place dishes andcutlery inside other pieces.

^ Hollow items such as cups andglasses should be placed upsidedown in the upper basket.

^ Concave based items, such as mugsor bowls, should be placed at an an-gle so that water does not pool.

^ To ensure good water coverage tall,narrow, hollow pieces, such as avase, should be placed in the centerof the basket, rather than in the cor-ners.

^ Small cups and glasses should beplaced on the cup racks. Taller mugsand glasses can be placed beneaththe rack.

^ Place very small items in the cutlerytray or basket so they do not fall tothe bottom of the wash cabinet.

^ The spray arms must not be blockedby items that are too tall or hangthrough the baskets. Check clear-ance by manually rotating the sprayarms.

^ Food residue and spilt liquids shouldbe cleaned from the sides of thedishwasher door. These are outsideof the wash cabinet and are notcleaned by water from the sprayarms.

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Items not recommended fordishwashing

– Cutlery with wooden handles.

– Wooden cutting boards.

– Glued items such as old knives withhandles glued together around theshank of the blade.

– Hand made craft items, antique,metal trimmed or decorative glass-ware.

– Lead crystal.

– Copper, brass, tin or pewter.

– Plastic items that are not heat resis-tant.

– Dishes with color painted over theglaze. These dishes may fade overtime.

– Cast iron pots and pans.

Glassware:

– There are no standard guidelines forwashing glassware but, when in

doubt wash by hand.– Wash delicate glassware with a low

temperature program and without theextended drying feature to reducethe risk of clouding. See the "Pro-gram guide".

– If crystal or delicate glasses will bewashed frequently, connect the dish-

washer to cold, rather than hot water.– Clouding or etching may occur on

glasses after frequent washing.

– When purchasing new dishes,glasses and cutlery, make sure theyare dishwasher safe.

Silver and aluminum:

– Silver or aluminum items may tarnish.

– Silverware previously cleaned with asilver polish may be damp or spottedat the end of a program where waterhas adhered to the polish. This canbe rubbed off with a soft, dry cloth.Silver that has been cleaned in an

immersion dip is usually dry at theend of a program, but may tarnish.

– If left to dry, foods containing sulfurcan discolor silver. These includeegg yolk, onions, mayonnaise, mus-tard, legumes, fish, fish brine andmarinades.

– Silverware may tarnish or pit if

washed next to stainless steel.Leave space between these metals.


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Cutlery basket

^ For the best cleaning results, spoonsand forks should be placed in thebasket with handles down. Knivesand other pointed objects can beloaded with their handles up to pre-vent injuries.

^ Place small spoons into the slots oneither side of the cultery basket.


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Cutlery tray (SC units)

The removable cutlery tray makes un-loading flatware easy. Simply carry thecutlery tray to where the flatware isstored and put the entire basket awayin one trip.

For easier unloading cutlery should begrouped in zones, one for knives, onefor forks, one for spoons, etc.

Place knives with the cutting edge andforks with the prongs between the hold-ers. Spoons should be placed in theopposite direction with the handles be-tween the holders.

Longer items such as soup ladles, cakeslices, mixing spoons and long knivesshould be placed lengthwise in the in-dentation of the cutlery tray.

Spoon heads should be placed in con-tact with at least one of the serrated re-tainers of the cutlery tray to ensure thatwater runs off freely.

Spoons with thick handles may have tobe placed as knives and forks with theirheads in the holders.


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Upper basket

Adjusting the upper basket

On select models, the upper basketcan be raised or lowered to accommo-date tall items.

^ Slide out the upper basket.

^ Pull up the levers at the sides of theupper basket and adjust the basketheight.

^ Release the levers and the basket willlock in place.

The basket can also be angled to fit tallitems in both, the lower and upper bas-kets. The angles should not be set toopposite extremes. This will block themiddle spray arm. Take care when slid-ing the basket in and out in this posi-tion.

Load the upper basket with small, light-weight, or delicate items such as cups,saucers, glasses, dessert bowls andflat pans.

Long items such as soup ladles, mixingspoons and knives can be set acrossthe front of the upper basket.


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Adjustable cup racks

Raise the rack to make room for tallglasses. Lower it to double stacksmaller pieces.

Coffee bar

To allow water to run off the bottom ofcoffee mugs, place slanted on top ofthe coffee bar. The bar can also beused to separate two rows of glasses.To stack wide items, flip the bar to theright.


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Lower basket

For larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, sauce pans,

bowls.

Dishwasher with cutlery tray

Dishwasher with cutlery basket


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Height limit

The guide at the front of the upper bas-ket determines the maximum height foritems placed in the lower basket so thatthe middle spray arm is not blocked.

Foldable spikes

Two rows of spikes can be foldeddown, to create more room for largerdishware e.g. pots, pans and bowls.

^ Lift up the spike rows and fold themone on top of the other.

Vase / Bottle holder (select models)

The bottle holder e.g. for milk or babybottles, can be inserted into the bottombasket in more than one place. Positionin any area marked white in the illustra-tion. Do not place the insert in the cor-ners of the lower basket, water cannot

properly cover bottles in these areas.


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Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from yourMiele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department.

Vase / Bottle holder to wash milk or baby bottlesattaches to the lower basket

Mini Cutlery Basket to wash additional cutleryfor units with cutlery trayattaches to the lower basket

Upper Basket Glassware Insert to wash long stemmed glasswareattaches to the upper basket

Basket accessories

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Adding detergent

,Dishwasher detergents containirritant and corrosive ingredients.Keep children away from detergent.Do not fill the detergent dispenseruntil you are ready to start the dish-washer.

Only use powder detergents or tab-lets formulated for residential dish-

washers. The use of gel or liquid de-tergent is not recommended.Never fill the detergent dispenser tocapacity.Do not use more than the recom-mended amount of detergent.Continued use of too much deter-gent may cause machine damage.

^ To open, press the latch on the deter-gent dispenser.

The horizontal marks in Compartment IIindicate levels of approximately 1 1 / 4,1 3 / 4 and 2 tablespoons (20, 25 and30 ml) respectively.

^ With the dishwasher door fully openfill compartment II with 2 tablespoon(30 ml) of powder detergent, or onedetergent tablet.

^ Close the cover. The cover will al-ways open at the end of a wash pro-gram except in "Rinse & Hold".

2 tablespoon (30 ml) of detergent isenough for most normally soiled loads.For heavily soiled loads, or if food hasdried on the dishes, a program contain-ing a prewash cycle should be se-lected. Add an extra tablespoon (15 ml)of detergent to compartment I.

Less detergent is needed in homes withvery soft water and when washinglightly soiled dishes.

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Running the dishwasher

^ Make sure the spray arms are notblocked.

^ Close the door.

^ Turn on the dishwasher.

The "Start" indicator (15) will flash.

^ Select a wash program by turning theprogram selector (16) to the left orright. Refer to the "Program guide" fordetails.

^ Press the "Start" button (15).

The program will begin.

Do not end a program prematurely!Important program steps could beomitted (e. g. reactivating the watersoftener).

Waterproof System

All Miele dishwashers are specially de-signed to shut off the water intake anddrain the wash cabinet in the rare eventof an internal water valve failure.

For this feature to be active, the ma-chine must be "On" (not necessarily

running) and the door must be closed.

Program sequence indicator(14)

The current step of the program is indi-cated by one of the program sequence

indicators (14).

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At the end of a program

The "End" indicator will light when theprogram has finished.

^ Turn the program selector (16) to"Stop".


^ Open the dishwasher door slightly toallow the dishes to cool before un-loading.

It is advisable to turn off the watersupply if the dishwasher will not beused for a period of time (e.g. whilevacationing).

Interrupting a program

A program is interrupted as soon as thedoor is opened.

If the door is closed, the program willcontinue from where it was interrupted.

,Water in the dishwasher may behot. There is a danger of beingburned! Only open the door if abso-lutely necessary.

Changing a program

If a program is running:

^ Turn the program selector (16) to"Stop" for at least one second.

^ Turn the program selector (16) to thenew program.

^ Press the "Start" (15) button to beginthe wash program.

If a program has not started:

^ Turn the program selector to the newprogram.

^ Press the "Start" (15) button to beginthe wash program.

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Program guide

Program When to use Program cyclePre-

wash1 2

Main

wash

Interim

rinse1 2

Final

rinse

Dry-

ing

Pots & Pans for heavily soiled pots and pans with dried on foodMain wash temperature 170 °F (75 °C)Run-time 142 min

X X X X - X X

Sani Wash extended wash timefor sanitizing normally soiled dishware with driedon foodMain wash temperature 150 °F (65 °C)Run-time 147 min

- X X X X X X

Economy energy saving programfor normally soiled dishwareMain wash temperature 130 °F (55 °C)Run-time 103 min

- - X X - X X

Normal Plus higher wash temperature helps to cleannormally soiled dishware with stubborn dried onfood or greasy residuesMain wash temperature 150 °F (65 °C)Run-time 145 min

X X X X - X X

Normal 1) for normal soiled dishwareMain wash temperature 130 °F (55 °C)Run-time 143 min

X X X X - X X

Rinse & Hold for rinsing dishes when a complete cycle is not neededRun-time 11 min

- X - - - - -

1) Standard for Energy Label

When washing a full load in Pots & Pans, Sani Wash and the Normal programs use at least 2 table-spoons (30 ml) of detergent.For the Pots & Pans program add an additional teaspoon (5 ml) to compartment I.If "Top Solo" is selected, reduce the amount of detergent to 1 1 / 4 tablespoons (20 ml).

Program times are based on a hot water connection. If the unit is connected to cold water, programtimes will increase by approximately 25 minutes.

Usage:Electric 0.06 - 2.4 (kWh)Water 1.3 - 6.3 US gallons (5 - 24 L)

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With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a servicecall.

,Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in ac-cordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs couldcause personal injury or machine damage.

What if … Possible fault Fixthe dishwasher does notstart?

The door is not properlyclosed.

Close the door firmly.

The machine is notplugged in.

Insert the plug.

The fuse is defective orthe breaker has tripped.

Reset the circuit breaker.Make sure it is a 15 Abreaker.

the dishwasher does notstart, after pressing the"Start" button and

the "Start" indicatorflashes?

The program selector isset to "Stop".

– Turn the program selec-tor to the desired pro-gram.

– Press the "Start" button.

the dishwasher stopsduring a program?

The fuse or breaker hastripped.

Reset the circuit breaker.Make sure it is a 15 Abreaker.

the "Intake/Drain" indi-cator is lit or flashingand the dishwasher mayhave stopped?

The water valve is closed. Open the water valve.

The filter in the water inletis blocked.

See maintenance instruc-tions.

The flow pressure at thewater inlet is less than4.5 psi (0.3 bar).

Contact a plumber.

The waterproof systemhas activated.

Call the Miele TechnicalService Department.


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What if … Possible fault Fixthe "Drain" indicatorflashes, the program

stops?

Water intake error – Turn off the dishwasherbefore fixing the prob-

lem.– Open the water valve.

– Clean the water intakefilter, see maintenanceinstructions.

Drain error, water left inthe wash cabinet

– Turn off the dishwasherbefore fixing the prob-lem.

– Clean the triple filter.See maintenance in-structions.

– Clean the drain pumpand the non-returnvalve, see maintenanceinstructions.

– Remove any kinks inthe drain hose.


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What if … Possible fault Fixthe "End", "Start" and"Top Solo" indicators

flash at the same time atthe end of a program?

There may be a technicalfault.

– Turn the program selec-tor to ‘Stop".

– Turn off the dishwasher.A few seconds later:

– Turn the dishwasher on.

– Select the desired pro-gram.

– Press the "Start" button.

If the indicators flashagain, there is a technicalproblem.– Call the Miele Technical

Service Department.

there is a knockingnoise in the wash cabi-net?

The spray arm is hittingan item in the basket.

Interrupt the program, re-arrange items blockingthe spray arms.

there is a rattling noise? Items are not secure inthe wash cabinet.

Interrupt the program andrearrange loose pieces.

there is a knockingnoise in the waterpipes?

This may be caused bythe installation or the di-ameter of pipe.

This has no effect on thedishwasher. If in doubtcontact a plumber.

dishes are not dry,glasses and cutlery arespotted?

The rinse aid setting maybe too low, or the rinse aidreservoir is empty.

Increase the dosage orrefill the reservoir, see "Be-fore using for the firsttime".

Dishes were taken out toosoon.

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What if … Possible fault Fixdishes are not clean? The dishes were not

loaded correctly.See, "Loading the dish-washer".

The program was notpowerful enough. Select a more intensiveprogram see, "Programguide".

Not enough detergentwas dispensed.

Use more detergent, see,"Adding detergent".

The spray arm jets areclogged.

Clean the spray arm jets,see, maintenance instruc-tions.

The triple filter is cloggedor not correctly seated. Clean and/or reseat the fil-ter, see, maintenance in-structions.

The drain pump or thenon-return valve areblocked.

Clean the drain pump andthe non-return valve, seemaintenance instructions.

tea or lipstick stainshave not been com-

pletely removed?

The wash temperature ofthe selected program was

too low.

Select a program with ahigher temperature.

Not enough detergentwas used.

Use more detergent.

white residue is visibleon cutlery and dishes,clouding occurs onglassware and film canbe wiped off?

Not enough rinse aid wasused.

Increase the dosage,see "Before using for thefirst time".

The salt reservoir isempty.

Add reactivation salt,see "Before using for the

first time".The salt reservoir cap wasnot correctly screwed on.

Reseat it making sure itscrews back on correctly.

The programmed settingof the water softener is toolow.

Adjust the setting of thewater softener , see "Be-fore using for the firsttime".

there is a bluish sheen

on the surface ofglasses and film can bewiped off?

The rinse aid dosage is

set too high.

Reduce the dosage, see

"Before using for the firsttime".


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What if … Possible fault Fixglasses are dull and dis-colored and film cannot

be wiped off?

Glasses are not dish-washer safe.

There is no remedy.Only wash dishwasher

safe glasses.plastic items are discol-ored?

Natural dyes e. g. fromvegetables may be thecause. Not enough deter-gent was used to breakdown natural dyes.

Use more detergent, see"Adding detergent".Discoloration is perma-nent.

there are rust stains oncutlery?

The salt reservoir cap wasnot screwed on properly.

Reseat and screw the capon firmly.

The affected items are notcorrosion resistant. There is no remedy.Only wash dishwashersafe cutlery.

detergent is left in thedispenser at the end of aprogram?

The dispenser was dampwhen detergent wasadded.

Dry the dispenser beforeadding detergent.

the detergent dispenserlid can not be closedproperly?

Detergent residue isblocking the catch.

Remove the residue.

water remains in thewash cabinet at the endof a program?

The triple filter in the washcabinet is clogged.

Clean the filter,see maintenance instruc-tions.

The drain pump or thenon-return valve may beblocked.

Clean the drain pump andthe non-return valve,see maintenance instruc-tions.

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In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself please contact:

– Your Miele Dealer

or

– The Miele Technical Service Depart-ment.

USA [email protected]

[email protected]

When contacting the Miele TechnicalService Department, please quote themodel and serial number of your appli-ance.

These can be found on the data plateon the upper inside edge of the dish-washer door.

Program update function - PC

The Program Correction (PC) allows atechnician to update the dishwasher to

make use of new technology.For example, if a detergent with goodwash results using only cold water be-

comes available, the wash programscan be modified to take advantage ofthis.

After sales service

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To transport the dishwasher, e. g. whenmoving to a new home, note the follow-ing:

– Empty the dishwasher.– Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses,

cables, cutlery baskets.

– Transport the dishwasher in the up-right position.If unavoidable it may be transportedon its back.Do not transport it on its side or on

the door. Residual water in the ma-chine could leak and cause electricaldamage.

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User Maintenance Instructions

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Triple filter system

The triple filter system in the base of thewash cabinet prevents food from being

redeposited on dishes. It also protectsthe circulation pump from damagecaused by foreign objects (e.g. brokenglass, bones).

The filter system should be cleaned ev-ery 4 - 6 months or whenever a foreignobject is trapped.

Cleaning the filter in the washcabinet

^ Turn off the dishwasher before clean-ing.

^ Turn the handle counterclockwise torelease the triple filter system.

^ Lift the filter out of the machine. Re-move any solid particles and rinseunder running water. Scrub with a ny-lon brush if necessary.

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To clean the underside of the filter, theflap must be opened:

^ Pull back the yellow clip.

^ Rinse all parts under running water.Scrub with a nylon brush if neces-sary.

^ Close the flap so that the clip en-gages.

^ Return the filter so it lies flat in thebase of the wash cabinet.

^ Lock the filter by turning the handleclockwise.

,The dishwasher must not beused without the filter locked inplace.

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Cleaning the spray arms

Sometimes particles of food get stuckin the spray arm jets. The spray arms

should be inspected and cleaned every4 - 6 months.

^ Turn off the dishwasher before clean-ing.

Remove the spray arms as follows:

^ Remove the cutlery tray (if present).

^ Press the top spray arm upwards to

engage the inner ratchet and un-screw the spray arm.

^ Lift up the middle spray arm,a, to

engage the ratchet and unscrew thespray arm,b.

^ Remove the lower basket.

^ Pull the lower spray arm firmly up-wards to remove.

^ Use a pointed object such as a tooth-pick to push food particles into thespray arm jets.

^ Rinse thoroughly under running wa-ter.

^ Return the spray arms and check

that they rotate freely.

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Cleaning the wash cabinet

Generally, the wash cabinet is selfcleaning if the correct amount of dish-

washer detergent is used.The wash cabinet can be cleaned witha dishwasher cleaner such as DisCleaner available from your Mieledealer or the Miele Technical ServiceDepartment.

Cleaning the door and door

seal^ Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth

to remove any food particles.

^ Food residue and spilt liquids shouldbe wiped from the sides of the dish-washer door. These are outside of thewash cabinet and are not cleaned bywater from the spray arms.

Cleaning the exterior

,Never use abrasive cleaners,scouring pads, steel wool or caustic(oven) cleaners on the dishwasher.They will damage the surface.

Plastic

All plastic surfaces and the controlpanel can be cleaned with warm waterand liquid dish soap applied with a softsponge.

Wipe dry using a soft cloth.

,Do not use too much water whencleaning the controls. Water couldpenetrate into the electronics andcause damage.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel surfaces can be cleanedusing a non-abrasive stainless steelcleaner.

To help prevent resoiling, a conditionerfor stainless steel can also be used.Apply sparingly with even pressure.

Stainless steel colored controls

These controls may become discoloredor damaged if not cleaned regularly.Do not use a stainless steel cleaner onthe knobs or buttons.

Wood

Panels made from wood should becleaned using a soft damp cloth and an

appropriate wood cleaner.

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Cleaning the water inlet filter

A filter is incorporated in the intakehose attached to the dishwasher’s shut

off valve. If your water is hard, or thepipes contain sediment, this filter mayclog and prevent enough water fromentering the wash cabinet.

Installing an in-line water filter

^ If your water contains a large numberof insoluble substances, a filter be-

tween the water valve and the intakehose connection is recommended.These filters can be purchased fromMiele’s Technical Service Depart-ment.

,The plastic valve housing on theintake hose contains electrical com-ponents and should not be im-mersed, or run through water.

Cleaning the filter:

^ Disconnect the dishwasher fromelectricity (unplug it or "trip" the cir-cuit breaker).

^ Turn off the water valve.

^ Unscrew the intake hose.

^ Carefully remove the rubber seal.

^ Remove the filter using a needle noseplier and rinse under running water.

^ Return the filter and seal. Make surethey are seated correctly.

^ Screw the intake hose back on thewater valve, checking that it is notcross-threaded.

^ Slowly turn on the valve and test for

leaks.

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Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valve

If the dishwasher is not completely

drained at the end of a program, thedrain pump or non-return valve may beblocked.


^ Remove the triple filter (see "Cleaningthe filter in the wash cabinet").

^ Use a jug or bowl to scoop water out

of the wash cabinet.

^ Tilt the locking clamp to the side.

^ Pull out the non-return valve andrinse well under running water.

The drain pump is beneath thenon-return valve (see arrow).

^ Before returning the non-return valve,check that the drain pump is notblocked. Spin the propeller severaltimes in both directions to check forobstructions.

^ Carefully refit the non-return valveand secure it with the locking clamp.

^ Refit and lock the filter in place.

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