Miele Dishwasher G 5810 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Dishwasher  
G 5810  
G 5815  
en - US, CA  
To prevent accidents  
and appliance damage  
read these instructions  
before  
installation or use.  
M.-Nr. 09 053 730  
 
Contents  
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Intensive lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Delay start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
BrilliantLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Opening the "Settings" menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Water hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Drying Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Factory default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Leaving the Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Technical faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Faults in the water intake/water drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
General problems with the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Poor cleaning results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
User Maintenance Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Triple filter system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Help to protect the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING –  
Electrical Safety  
Before installation, make sure that  
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the voltage and frequency listed on the  
data plate correspond with the  
When using your dishwasher, follow  
basic precautions, including the  
following:  
household electrical supply. This data  
must correspond to prevent injury and  
machine damage. Consult a qualified  
electrician if in doubt.  
Read all instructions before  
installation or use of the dishwasher  
to prevent injury and machine  
damage.  
Before installation or service,  
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disconnect the power supply to the  
work area by unplugging the unit,  
"tripping" the circuit breaker or  
removing the fuse.  
Use the dishwasher only for its  
intended purpose. This appliance is  
intended for residential use only.  
Do not use an extension cord to  
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connect this appliance to electricity.  
Extension cords do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance (e.g.  
danger of overheating).  
Keep these operating instructions in  
a safe place and pass them on to  
any future user.  
Be certain your appliance is  
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Correct usage  
properly installed and grounded by a  
qualified technician. To guarantee the  
electrical safety of this appliance  
continuity must exist between the  
appliance and an effective grounding  
system. It is imperative that this basic  
safety requirement be met. If there is  
any doubt, have the electrical system of  
the house checked by a qualified  
electrician.  
The dishwasher is not designed for  
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commercial use. It is intended for use in  
domestic households and in similar  
working and residential environments  
such as, shops, offices and showrooms  
or guest houses.  
The dishwasher is not intended for  
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outdoor use.  
It must only be used as a domestic  
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appliance as specified in these  
If the supplied power cord is  
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damaged it must only be replaced by a  
Miele Service technician with a genuine  
Miele power cord.  
operating instructions, for cleaning  
domestic crockery and cutlery. Any  
other usage is not supported by the  
manufacturer and could be dangerous.  
The outlet must be accessible at all  
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times after installation to disconnect the  
Persons who lack physical, sensory  
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dishwasher.  
or mental abilities, or experience with  
the appliance should not use the  
dishwasher without supervision or  
instruction by a responsible person.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Installation  
This dishwasher should only be  
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installed under a continuous counter  
The dishwasher must be installed  
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and connected in accordance with the  
installation instructions.  
top secured to adjacent cabinetry.  
Do not install this dishwasher  
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beneath a cooking surface, oven or any  
Installation and repair work should  
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appliance that radiates heat.  
be performed by a Miele authorized  
service technician. Work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous and may  
void the warranty.  
High temperatures from these units  
may damage the dishwasher.  
A toe-kick must be used with the  
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dishwasher. If the supplied toe-kick is  
not used, a cabinet matching toe-kick  
must be installed.  
Do not install or use a damaged  
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dishwasher. A damaged appliance is  
dangerous. Unplug the machine and  
contact Miele Technical Service  
Department.  
Do not install the dishwasher in an  
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area where it will be exposed to  
temperatures below freezing.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
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bags, etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of children.  
Danger of suffocation!  
Do not cut the intake hose or  
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submerge it in liquid. This hose  
contains electrical components that  
could cause injury or property damage  
if cut or submerged.  
This appliance must not be used in  
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a non-stationary location (e.g. on a  
boat).  
Only power up the dishwasher when  
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all installation and plumbing work is  
complete.  
, WARNING - Fire hazard!  
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Do not cover or crush the plug of the  
appliance. Ensure that the cabinet  
opening for the dishwasher provides  
ample space for the plug and cord.  
Installing the dishwasher in a tight  
space may crimp the power cord or put  
pressure on the plug which could  
cause overheating.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Use  
Be sure that all items placed in the  
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dishwasher are "dishwasher safe". For  
To reduce the risk of injury, do not  
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allow children to play in, on or near the  
items not labeled, check the  
manufacturer’s recommendations.  
dishwasher. It is possible for small  
fingers may be pinched in the door.  
When loading tableware, place  
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sharp items away from the door to  
prevent damage to the seal. Load  
sharp items pointing downwards to  
prevent injuries.  
Only use the dishwasher if all panels  
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are properly in place.  
Do not tamper with the controls.  
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Do not sit or stand on the door or  
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baskets of the dishwasher. Close the  
Only use detergents and rinse aids  
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recommended for residential  
door when not in use.  
dishwashers. Keep all detergents and  
rinse aids out of the reach of children.  
Under certain conditions, hydrogen  
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gas may be produced in a hot water  
system that has not been used for two  
weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS  
Do not inhale or swallow detergents.  
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Dishwasher detergents contain irritant  
and corrosive ingredients. They can  
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has cause burning in the mouth and throat if  
not been used for such a period, turn  
on all hot water faucets and let water  
flow from each for several minutes  
before using the dishwasher. This will  
release any accumulated hydrogen  
gas. Do not smoke or use an open  
flame during this time.  
swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult  
a doctor immediately if detergent has  
been swallowed or inhaled.  
Do not drink water from the  
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dishwasher! Harmful residues could be  
present.  
Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir or  
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salt container with detergent. It will  
destroy the rinse aid compartment and  
water softener.  
If the supplied power cord is  
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damaged it must only be replaced by a  
Miele Service technician with a genuine  
Miele power cord.  
The outlet must be accessible at all  
times after installation to disconnect the  
dishwasher.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
This model offers a Drying Plus  
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feature, i.e. the door will automatically  
open, without an audible signal first  
being given, at the end of the program  
releasing warm air from the dishwasher.  
Use caution, the air may be hot!  
Advise the user of the Drying Plus  
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feature to avoid injuries by walking,  
bumping or knocking into the partially  
opened door.  
Dishes can be very hot at the end of  
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a program. Allow the dishes to cool  
until they are cool enough to handle  
before unloading them.  
The water supply must be turned off  
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when the appliance is not used for a  
longer period of time (e.g. during  
vacations).  
Disposal of an appliance  
If the appliance is removed from its  
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installation site and will not be used,  
remove the doorlock to the wash  
cabinet to prevent children from locking  
themselves in the machine.  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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Guide to the dishwasher  
a Upper spray arm (not visible)  
b Cutlery tray  
gTriple filter system  
hData plate  
c Upper basket  
iChild Safety Lock in the door handle  
(not visible)  
d Middle spray arm  
jRinse aid reservoir  
e Air inlet for drying  
(depending on model)  
kDual compartment detergent  
dispenser  
f Lower spray arm  
lSalt container  
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Guide to the dishwasher  
Control panel  
aProgram selection  
fIntensive lower basket button with  
indicator light  
bDisplay  
gProgram selector button  
cStart / Stop button with indicator light  
dDelay Start button with indicator light  
eTurbo button with indicator light  
hOn/Off K button  
This operating instruction manual describes several dishwasher models with  
different indicated settings.  
The different dishwasher models are named :  
Standard = 32 1/16" (81.5 cm) high dishwashers  
XXL  
= 33 11/16" (85.5 cm) high dishwashers.  
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Caring for the environment  
Energy saving washing  
This dishwasher is exceptionally  
economical in the use of water and  
electricity. For best results follow these  
tips:  
^ For lowest energy consumption you  
may connect the dishwasher to a  
cold water source.  
^ For fastest possible wash times, with  
slightly higher energy consumption,  
connect the dishwasher to a hot  
water source.  
^ Make full use of the baskets without  
overloading for the most economical  
washing.  
^ Use the correct amount of detergent  
and rinse aid. Detergent dosage is  
dependent upon the amount of  
soiling and type of dishware being  
washed. See the "Program Guide" for  
more information.  
^ When using powder or gel detergent,  
reduce the amount to 2/3 of the  
normal amount when washing a small  
load.  
^ Choose a program that best suits the  
degree of soiling and the type of  
dishes being washed.  
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Before using for the first time  
To open the door  
To close the door  
^ Push the baskets in.  
^ Raise the door up and push until it  
clicks into place.  
,Do not put your hand inside the  
door as it is closing. Danger of  
injury.  
Child Safety Lock  
Use the safety lock to prevent children  
from opening the dishwasher door.  
At the end of programs with a drying  
phase (see "Program guide"), the door  
will automatically open slightly in order  
to help the drying process.  
This function can be deactivated if  
desired (see "Settings - Drying Plus").  
^ Pull the door open using the handle.  
If the door is opened during operation  
all functions are automatically  
interrupted.  
,Keep the area around the door  
free of obstructions.  
^ To lock the door push the slide  
underneath the door grip to the right.  
^ To unlock the door push the slide to  
the left.  
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Before using for the first time  
Display Functions  
The following functions can be selected  
or set on the display:  
– wash program  
– options  
– delay start  
Settings menu  
– settings  
You can adjust the dishwasher's  
electronics to suit various requirements  
in the Settings menu.  
While a program is running, the display  
shows:  
See the"Settings" section of this manual  
for more information.  
– the program segment  
The function of the buttons below the  
display is turned off in the Settings  
menu, allowing you to select and  
confirm menu items using these  
buttons.  
– the approximate remaining time  
– any faults or messages  
To save energy, if a button is not  
pressed within a few minutes the  
display will turn off. To show the  
display again, press any button.  
The left and right arrows in the display  
indicate that additional selections are  
available. You can choose these  
selections using the left or right button  
below the display.  
Use the center button below the display  
to confirm messages or settings and  
change to the next menu or submenu.  
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A check will appear beside the  
currently selected setting.  
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Before using for the first time  
^ Press the K button to turn the  
dishwasher on.  
If there is a fault, it will help the service  
technician to know the hardness of your  
local water supply.  
A Welcome screen shows when the  
dishwasher is turned on for the first  
time.  
Please note your water hardness  
below:  
Language  
°d (gr/gal)  
The display changes automatically to  
the language setting.  
The water hardness was programmed  
at 1 °d (1 gr/gal) by factory default.  
^ Select the desired language and  
confirm with the center button.  
^ Select the hardness of your water  
supply and confirm with the center  
button.  
The selected language set is marked  
with a ( check.  
Water hardness  
See "Settings - Water hardness" for  
more information.  
The display changes to the water  
hardness setting.  
Two notes appear in the display.  
To achieve good cleaning results, the  
dishwasher needs soft water. Hard  
water results in calcium deposits on  
dishware and in the dishwasher.  
If your tap water hardness is above 4 °d  
(4 gr/gal [US]), the water should be  
softened.  
After confirming these notes, : Add  
rinse aid and/or : Add salt may  
appear in the display.  
Confirm these notes. The display  
changes to the Main menu.  
These basic settings are saved after  
the first full program cycle is  
completed.  
– Your local water authority will be able  
to advise you of the water hardness  
level in your area.  
– The dishwasher must be  
programmed to correspond to the  
water hardness in your area.  
– In areas where the water hardness  
fluctuates (e. g. 37 - 50 °d  
[39 -52 gr/gal]) always program the  
machine to the higher value (in this  
example 50 °d [52 gr/gal]).  
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Before using for the first time  
^ Remove the lower basket from the  
wash cabinet and unscrew the salt  
container lid.  
Every dishwasher is tested before  
leaving the factory. Any water  
remaining in the machine is from the  
final factory test and does not  
indicate that the machine has been  
used.  
When opening the salt container,  
water will run out. Open the  
container only to refill salt.  
Filling the salt container  
Important: The salt container must  
be filled with 2 quarts (2 l) of water  
before adding salt for the first time  
so the salt can dissolve  
To achieve good cleaning results, the  
dishwasher needs soft water (water that  
is low in minerals). Hard water results in  
calcium deposits on dishware and in  
the dishwasher.  
properly. Water does not have to be  
added with subsequent refills.  
Therefore, if your tap water hardness is  
above 4 °d (4 gr/gal) the water should  
be softened. The built-in water softener  
is designed for this purpose. The water  
softener is suitable for a water hardness  
up to 70 °d (73 gr/gal).  
,Inadvertently filling the salt  
container with dishwashing  
detergent (including liquid  
detergent) will damage the water  
softener.  
,Only use water softener salt  
specially formulated for  
dishwashers. Other salts may  
contain insoluble additives which  
can impair the water softener.  
If using "Tab" products which  
include salt, still add salt to the  
machine to achieve optimal cleaning  
results and ensure long-term  
functioning of the water softener.  
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Before using for the first time  
Refill salt message  
^ As soon as the F Insufficient salt  
message is displayed, refill the salt  
container  
^ Confirm with the center button.  
The "Insufficient salt" message goes  
out.  
If a sufficiently high concentration of  
salt has not yet formed, the Insufficient  
salt message may continue to be  
displayed after adding the salt. In this  
case, confirm again with the center  
button.  
^ Place the provided funnel over the  
salt container and carefully fill it with  
salt. The salt container holds  
The Insufficient salt message is turned  
off if you have programmed the  
dishwasher to a water hardness below  
4 °d (4 gr/gal).  
approx. 4.4 lbs (2 kg) of salt,  
depending on the type of salt.  
^ Clean any excess salt from the  
threads of the container opening.  
Screw the lid on firmly.  
If using"Tab" detergent products in  
your dishwasher, the messages can  
be turned off if desired (see  
^ Immediately after each refill, run the  
"Express" program without a load (no  
"Turbo" function). This will remove  
any traces of salt from inside the  
wash cabinet.  
"Settings - Deactivate indicators").  
If you switch to using detergent that  
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it  
is important to remember to  
replenish the salt and rinse aid and  
to turn the indicators back on.  
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Before using for the first time  
Rinse aid  
Rinse aid helps 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 (liquid or powder) will  
damage the reservoir. Only pour  
rinse aid formulated for residential  
dishwashers into the reservoir.  
^ Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir  
until it is visible on the surface of the  
screen.  
When using "Tab" detergents rinse  
aid is not needed.  
Adding rinse aid  
The rinse aid reservoir holds  
approximately 3.7 fl. oz. (110 ml).  
^ Press on the flap until you hear it  
click shut. Failure to close it all the  
way allows water to enter the  
reservoir during the wash program.  
^ Clean any spilled rinse aid. This  
prevents over-foaming occurring  
during the next program.  
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage  
for best results (see "Settings - Rinse  
aid").  
^ Press the button on the rinse aid  
reservoir in the direction of the arrow  
until the flap springs open.  
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Before using for the first time  
Rinse aid indicator  
When the ( Refill rinse aid message  
appears, the reservoir contains  
sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programs  
only.  
^ Add rinse aid once the program has  
finished.  
^ Confirm with the center button.  
The "Refill rinse aid" message will go  
out.  
If using "Tab" detergent products in  
your dishwasher, the messages can  
be turned off if desired (see  
"Settings - Deactivate indicators").  
If you switch to using detergent that  
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it  
is important to remember to  
replenish the salt and rinse aid and  
to turn the indicators back on.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
^ The spray arms must not be blocked  
by items that are too tall or hang  
through the baskets. Check  
clearance by manually rotating the  
spray arms.  
,Do not wash items soiled with  
ash, sand, wax, grease or paint in  
the dishwasher.  
Ash and sand do not dissolve and  
will be distributed throughout the  
inside of the dishwasher.  
^ Place very small items in the cutlery  
tray or basket so they do not fall to  
the bottom of the wash cabinet.  
Wax, grease and paint will cause  
permanent discoloration and  
damage to the dishwasher.  
^ Food residue and spilled liquids  
should be cleaned from the sides of  
the dishwasher door. These are  
outside of the wash cabinet and are  
not cleaned by water from the spray  
arms.  
^ Scrape food from dishes before  
placing them in the dishwasher,  
rinsing is not necessary.  
^ Some foods contain natural dyes,  
e.g. carrots or tomatoes. Plastic items  
may discolor permanently if they  
come in contact with food dyes.  
^ All items can be placed anywhere in  
the baskets.  
^ Load dishes so that water can reach  
all surfaces. Do not place dishes or  
cutlery inside other pieces.  
^ Make sure that all items are securely  
positioned.  
^ Hollow items such as cups and  
glasses should be placed upside  
down in the baskets.  
^ To ensure good water coverage, tall,  
narrow and hollow items, i.e. vases  
or champagne glasses, should be  
placed in the center of the basket  
rather than in the corners.  
^ Concave based items such as mugs  
or bowls, should be placed at an  
angle so that water does not pool.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Items not recommended for  
dishwashing  
Glassware:  
– There are no standard guidelines for  
washing glassware, when in doubt  
wash by hand.  
– Cutlery with wooden handles  
– Wooden cutting boards  
– When purchasing new dishes,  
glasses and cutlery, make sure they  
are dishwasher safe. Only wash  
items marked "dishwasher safe" in  
the dishwasher.  
– Glued items such as old knives with  
handles glued together around the  
shank of the blade  
– Handmade craft items, antique,  
metal trimmed or decorative  
glassware  
– If fine glassware is washed in the  
dishwasher select the "China &  
Crystal" program*. This will reduce  
the risk of clouding.  
– Plastic items that are not heat  
resistant  
– Copper, brass, tin or aluminum  
Silver and aluminum:  
– Dishes with color painted over the  
glaze. These dishes may fade over  
time  
– Silver or aluminum items may tarnish.  
– Silverware previously cleaned with a  
silver polish may be damp or spotted  
at the end of a program where water  
has adhered to the polish. This can  
be rubbed off with a soft, dry cloth.  
Silver that has been cleaned in an  
immersion dip is usually dry at the  
end of a program, but may tarnish.  
– Fine glassware and crystal items  
should only be washed using the  
"China & Crystal" program*.  
Otherwise clouding or etching may  
occur after frequent washing.  
– Cast iron pots and pans  
– If left to dry, foods containing sulfur  
can discolor silver. These include  
egg yolk, onions, mayonnaise,  
mustard, fish and marinades.  
* depending on model  
– Silverware may tarnish or pit if  
washed next to stainless steel.  
Leave space between these metals.  
If unsure whether your china and  
crystal are dishwasher safe, please  
check with the manufacturer. The  
China & Crystal program, although  
extremely gentle and thorough can  
cause the china and crystal to "wear"  
if they are not dishwasher safe.  
– Clean aluminum items, e.g. grease  
filters, with domestic dishwasher  
detergent only.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Typical load for 10 place settings  
Upper basket  
Lower basket  
Cutlery tray  
20  
 
Loading the dishwasher  
Typical load for 16 place settings  
Upper basket  
Lower basket  
Cutlery tray  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Upper basket  
Foldable spikes  
The rows of spikes can be lowered to  
make more room for larger items, such  
as casserole dishes.  
,Always use the dishwasher with  
the upper and lower basket inserted  
(except during the Tall items  
program, if available).  
^ Press the yellow lever down a and  
fold down the spikes b.  
^ Load the upper basket with small,  
lightweight, or delicate items such as  
cups, saucers, glasses, dessert  
bowls, etc.  
Hinged cup rack  
^ To make room for tall items, raise the  
rack upwards.  
Shallow pans can also be placed in  
the upper basket.  
Glasses can be arranged along the cup  
rack to give them some support during  
the program.  
^ Long items such as soup ladles,  
mixing spoons and long knives  
should be placed lying down across  
the front of the upper basket.  
^ Lower the cup rack and lean the  
glasses against it.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Jumbo cup rack  
(depending on model):  
Universal support bar  
The support bar will hold tall glasses  
The cup rack can be set at two different and stem ware securely.  
widths so that it can also accommodate  
large cups.  
^ Fold the bar down and lean the  
desired glasses against it.  
^ Pull the cup rack upwards and click it  
back into position at the required  
width.  
^ If desired, a section of the cutlery tray  
can be removed to allow for even  
taller glasses.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Adjusting the height:  
You can set the support bar at two  
different heights.  
^ Pull the support bar upwards and  
click it back into position at the  
required height.  
Use the low setting for small glasses  
and tumblers.  
Use the high setting for tall glasses and  
stem ware.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Adjusting the upper basket  
To adjust the upper basket downwards:  
In order to gain more space for taller  
items the upper basket can be adjusted  
on three levels with 2 cm between each  
level.  
^ Pull up on the levers at the sides of  
the upper basket.  
^ Adjust the basket to the desired  
height and then release the levers to  
lock the basket in place.  
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.  
Depending on the setting of the upper  
basket, the following plate dimensions  
can be accommodated.  
Depending on the setting of the upper  
basket, a variety of plate dimensions  
can be accommodated.  
^ Slide out the upper basket.  
To adjust the upper basket upwards:  
^ Lift the basket up until it clicks into  
place.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Lower basket  
^ For larger and heavier items such as  
plates, serving platters, saucepans,  
bowls, etc.  
Glasses, cups, small plates and  
saucers can also be arranged in the  
lower basket.  
Dishwasher with cutlery tray  
^ Place large platters and dishes in the  
center of the lower basket.  
When tilted, plates up to 13 3/4"  
(35 cm) in diameter can be  
accommodated.  
Heavily soiled items  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Removable MultiComfort insert  
Glass rack  
The rear section of the lower basket is  
used for cups, glasses, plates, pots  
and pans.  
^ The glass rack can be raised to make  
more room for tall items.  
^ Stem glassware, e. g. wine glasses,  
champagne flutes or beer glasses,  
can be leaned against the glass rack  
or suspended from it.  
You can remove the MultiComfort insert  
to provide more space for larger items  
such as pots and pans.  
The height of the glass rack is  
adjustable.  
To remove the insert a  
^ Press the yellow handle forwards and  
remove the insert.  
^ Slide the glass rack to the desired  
height until the catches click into  
place at the top.  
To replace the insert b  
^ Slide the hooks of the insert under  
the struts of the lower basket.  
^ Push down on the insert to snap it  
into position.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Universal support bar  
Foldable spikes  
The support bar will hold tall glasses  
and stem-ware securely.  
The rows of spikes can be lowered to  
make more room for larger items, such  
as casserole dishes.  
^ Fold the bar down and lean the  
desired glasses against it.  
^ Press the yellow lever down a and  
fold down the spikes b.  
^ If desired, a section of the cutlery tray  
can be removed to allow for even  
taller glasses.  
Vase / Bottle insert  
The vase / bottle insert can be used to  
rinse narrow items, e.g. vases, baby  
bottles, etc.  
^ Pull the insert up a and bend to the  
side b, if not needed.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Cutlery  
Split cutlery tray  
(depending on model)  
Spoons with thick handles may have to  
be placed as knives and forks with their  
heads in the holders.  
^ Arrange the cutlery as shown in the  
cutlery tray.  
For easier unloading cutlery should be  
grouped in zones, one for knives, one  
for forks, one for spoons, etc.  
Spoon heads should be placed in  
contact with at least one of the serrated  
retainers on the base of the cutlery tray  
to ensure that water runs off them  
freely.  
The upper spray arm must not be  
blocked by tall cutlery items (e.g.  
cake servers).  
^ You can use the yellow slide to adjust  
the height of the middle section of the  
cutlery tray to make more room for  
large items of cutlery.  
The side sections of the tray can be  
moved into the middle to accommodate  
tall dishware items in the upper basket.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Cutlery basket  
(depending on model)  
^ Fit it onto the cutlery basket if  
required.  
The cutlery basket can be placed  
anywhere on the front rows of spikes in  
the lower basket.  
^ To avoid risk of injury, knives and  
forks should be placed with the  
handles 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  
individual slots on three sides of the  
cutlery basket.  
^ Insert cutlery with the handles facing  
downwards, and distribute them  
evenly along the insert.  
Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket  
Use the insert supplied for heavily  
soiled items of cutlery.  
The insert separates the items so that  
they can be reached better by the  
spray jets.  
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Optional accessories  
Optional dishwasher accessories are available from your Miele dealer, Miele or  
Mieleusa.com (depending on your model some may already be supplied with your  
machine as standard).  
If you would like to...  
the following accessory will need  
to be ordered...  
...wash a Miele Cappuccinatore  
...wash additional items of cutlery  
...wash long-stemmed glassware  
... a Cappuccinatore insert for the  
upper basket.  
... a cutlery basket for the lower  
basket.  
... a glassware rack for the lower  
basket.  
MieleCare Collection  
Miele branded cleaning and care products, including dishwasher salt, detergent  
and rinse aid, are available to order from your Miele dealer, Miele or the on-line  
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Use  
Detergent  
You can use powder, gel or tab  
detergents. Follow the dosage  
information on the detergent  
packaging.  
,Dishwasher detergents contain  
irritant and corrosive ingredients.  
Avoid inhaling or swallowing  
dishwasher detergent.  
If using a Tab detergent see "Settings -  
Deactivate indicators".  
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).  
Detergent tabs are not recommended  
for use with the program "Express"  
(depending on model). The tabs may  
not dissolve completely.  
Dishwasher cleaning products are  
available from MIele.  
,Only use detergents formulated  
for domestic dishwashers.  
Use only the recommended amount  
of detergent. Continued use of too  
much detergent may cause machine  
damage.  
When using the "China & Crystal"  
program (depending on model)  
reduce the amount of detergent  
used to at least ½ of the normal  
dosage. Also make certain your  
china and crystal are dishwasher  
safe.  
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Use  
Adding detergent  
^ Add detergent to the compartments  
and close the container flap.  
^ Press the latch on the detergent  
dispenser. The flap will spring open.  
^ Use one tab or add powder or gel  
detergent to compartment II and  
close the flap.  
The flap is always open at the end of a  
program.  
^ If a Pre-rinse is desired, and  
available for your chosen program,  
add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of detergent to  
compartment I.  
Compartment I holds a maximum of  
2 teaspoons (10 ml),  
compartment II holds a maximum of  
3.5 tablespoons (50 ml) of detergent.  
The horizontal marks in compartment II  
indicate the levels of approximately 1 ¼  
and 2 tablespoons (20 and 30 ml)  
respectively. The marks indicate the  
approximate fill level in ml when the  
door is open in a horizontal position.  
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Use  
Turning on  
Starting a program  
^ Make sure the spray arms can rotate  
^ Press the "Start / Stop" button.  
The program starts.  
freely.  
^ Close the door.  
If additional options are selected, the  
^ Open the water supply, if it is closed. corresponding indicators will also light  
up.  
^ Press the K button to turn the  
dishwasher on.  
Cancel a program only in the first  
few minutes.  
The last program selected will appear  
in the display and the appropriate  
indicator light will come on.  
Otherwise important program steps  
(e.g. the water softening) may be  
interrupted.  
After a short while, the estimated  
program duration for the program  
selected will appear in the display.  
Selecting a program  
Choose your program according to the  
type of load and soiling.  
See the "Program Guide" for more  
information.  
^ Select the desired program with the  
Program selection button.  
The indicator light for the selected  
program will come on.  
Additional options can now be  
selected, if desired (see "Additional  
Options").  
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Program guide  
Program  
When to use  
Program sequence  
Pre-rinse Main  
wash  
Interim  
rinse  
Final Drying  
rinse  
1
2
1
2
Pots & Pans  
For normally soiled pots &  
pans with dried on food, and  
heavily soiled dishware, use  
120% detergent  
X
X
X
X
X
recommended.  
Normal  
Program for completely  
as  
X
X
X
X
washing a full load of  
required  
normally soiled dishware with  
the ability to adjust energy and  
water consumption based on  
the soil load of the dishware.  
China & Crystal  
For temperature sensitive  
glassware and lightly soiled  
as  
X
as required  
X
X
requ  
dishware, use 50% detergent ired  
recommended.  
SaniWash  
Extra Quiet  
Rinse & Hold  
Express  
To sanitize dishware, e.g.  
baby bottles, cutting boards  
and preparation dishware.  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Very quiet program for  
normally soiled dishware  
with dried on food.  
X
To rinse dishes when a  
complete program is not  
needed.  
X
"Quick program" for lightly  
soiled dishware, e.g. party  
dishware or to remove salt  
traces from the wash cabinet  
after refilling salt; not suitable  
for detergent tabs  
X
X
X
X
Heavy Soil  
Usage:  
For heavily soiled dishware  
X
X
X
X
X
with dried starchy food  
Electrical - 0.01 - 1.30 kWh  
Water - 1.1 - 5 gal (4 - 19 l)  
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Use  
Time display  
Standby  
Before the program starts, the time  
display shows the running time of the  
A few minutes after the last key is  
pressed or at the end of the program  
selected program in hours and minutes. the dishwasher will switch into Standby  
During the running program the  
remaining time is shown in the time  
display.  
mode to save energy. The display and  
the indicators are turned off and only  
the Start/Stop indicator light flashes  
slowly.  
Symbols will appear to indicate the  
current stage of the program:  
^ To turn the dishwasher back on press  
any key.  
1
8
%
(
G
Pre-wash / Soak  
Main wash  
Interim rinse  
Final rinse  
Drying  
If you do not turn the dishwasher off  
after the program ends, it will turn  
completely off after a few minutes in  
standby mode (see "Settings - Optimize  
standby").  
O
Finished  
The time displayed may vary with the  
same program. This can be due,  
among other factors, to the water  
temperature at each intake, the  
reactivation process, the type of  
detergent, the number of dishes and  
how soiled they are.  
If refill salt and/or rinse aid or a fault  
are present in the display, the  
dishwasher will not switch to  
Standby mode.  
The refill messages can be turned  
off when you use a tab detergent  
(see "Before using for the first time").  
Fault messages cannot be turned  
off.  
When a program is selected for the first  
time, the display shows an average  
time for a cold water intake.  
Each time a program is run, the  
electronic unit adjusts the program  
running time according to the intake  
water temperature and the load size.  
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Use  
At the end of a program  
^ Press the K button to turn the  
dishwasher off.  
If the door has opened slightly, and the  
message O Finished or Drying Plus  
appears in the display, this indicates  
that the program has finished.  
The dishwasher continues to use  
electricity until turned off with the K  
button.  
^ Open the door completely to  
re-engage the door closing  
mechanism.  
Preparing your appliance for  
an extended vacation  
If you elect to turn off the water to your  
home for an extended period of time,  
please note that this may not be  
In the "Express" program, the drying  
fan will run for a few minutes after  
the program is completed.  
enough to reduce the risk of a leak.  
To be completely safe, you must  
turn off the water supply to each  
individual appliance. This means  
under the sink for a dishwasher, at  
the laundry bib for your washer, etc.  
,If you have deactivated the auto-  
matic door opening function (see  
"Settings - Drying Plus"), but would  
still like to open the door at the end  
of the program, then make sure that  
you open the door fully. Otherwise  
steam from the dishwasher could  
damage the edge of the counter top  
because the fan is no longer  
running.  
^ Unload 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.  
If you open the door fully after switching  
off, the dishes will cool much faster.  
Unloading the lower basket first will  
prevent water drops from the upper  
basket and cutlery tray (depending on  
model) from dropping onto dishes in  
the lower basket.  
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Use  
Interrupting a program  
Changing a program  
A program is interrupted as soon as the  
door is opened.  
If the detergent dispenser flap is  
already open, do not change the  
program.  
If the door is closed again, the program  
will continue from where it was  
interrupted.  
If a program has already started and  
you wish to change it:  
,Water in the dishwasher is hot.  
Danger of scalding.  
^ Press the Start/Stop button for at  
least one second.  
Only open the door if absolutely  
necessary and exercise extreme  
caution when doing so. Before  
closing the door again, leave it ajar  
for approx. 20 seconds. This will  
enable the temperature in the wash  
cabinet to settle. Close the door  
firmly until it clicks into place.  
The program is canceled.  
^ Select and start the desired program.  
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Additional options  
Intensive lower basket  
Turbo  
The "Intensive lower basket" option  
The "Turbo" function can be used to  
reduce the program run-times, in  
allows you to wash heavily soiled items  
in the lower basket while washing more programs in which the option is  
delicate items in the upper basket.  
available.  
Cleaning performance in the lower  
In order to achieve optimum cleaning  
basket is intensified in programs where results, energy consumption rates are  
this function is available.  
Depending on the program, this can  
mean that the running time varies  
slightly.  
increased when Turbo has been  
selected.  
^ Press the K button to turn the  
dishwasher on.  
^ Press the K button to turn the  
dishwasher on.  
The "Start / Stop" indicator light flashes.  
^ Select a program.  
The "Start / Stop" indicator light flashes.  
^ Press the Turbo button.  
^ Select a program.  
The Turbo indicator light will come on if  
the function is available for the program  
which has been selected.  
^ Press the "Intensive lower basket"  
button.  
The Intensive lower basket indicator  
light will come on if the function is  
available for the program which has  
been selected.  
^ Start the program with the "Start /  
Stop" button.  
Once selected, the function will remain  
active for all programs until the setting  
is changed.  
^ Start the program with the "Start /  
Stop" button.  
Once set, the function will remain active  
for the program selected until the  
setting is changed.  
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Additional options  
Delay start  
^ Press the "Start / Stop" button.  
The start time of a program can be  
delayed from 30 minutes to 24 hours.  
The delay is set in 30 minute  
increments.  
The "Start / Stop" indicator light comes  
on.  
If, after you have set the delay start  
time, you do not press the Start / Stop  
button within a few seconds, the  
display will revert to showing the  
program duration. You will have to enter  
the delay start time again.  
When using the "Delay Start"  
function, make sure that the  
detergent compartment is dry before  
adding detergent. Wipe dry with a  
cloth if necessary. Otherwise the  
detergent could stick together and  
not completely rinse out.  
The time will count down to the  
program start in 1-minute steps.  
Once the delay start time has elapsed,  
the selected program starts. The  
Do not use liquid detergent. The  
detergent could leak out of the  
compartment.  
display shows the remaining time, the  
indicator "Delay start" goes out and the  
"Start / Stop" indicator light comes on.  
^ Press the K button to turn the  
dishwasher on.  
,To prevent children from coming  
into contact with the detergent:  
Only add detergent just before  
starting the program, i. e. before you  
press the Start / Stop button, and  
lock the door with the child safety  
lock.  
The "Start / Stop" indicator light flashes.  
^ Select the desired program with the  
"Program" button.  
^ Press the "Delay start" button.  
The last delay start time will show in the  
time display. The "Delay start" indicator  
light comes on.  
^ Set the desired delay start time with  
the "Delay start" button.  
If you press and hold the "Delay start"  
button, the time will automatically count  
up to 24:00 h. To start again at 30  
minutes, press the "Delay start" button  
twice.  
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Additional options  
Starting a program before the Delay  
start has elapsed:  
BrilliantLight  
The dishwasher is equipped with an  
interior light. With the door open the  
light turns off automatically after  
15 minutes  
A program can be started before the  
Delay start time has elapsed.  
^ Press the "Start / Stop" button for at  
least one second.  
The light can also be deactivated.  
The "Delay start" indicator light goes out ^ Open and close the door quickly 3  
and the "Start / Stop" indicator light  
flashes.  
times. The door must be opened  
enough so that the interior lighting  
turns on then off.  
^ Press the "Start / Stop" button again.  
From now on the interior lighting is  
turned off.  
The program starts. The "Start / Stop"  
indicator light comes on.  
^ To turn the light on again, repeat the  
above process.  
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Settings menu  
The "Settings" menu allows  
you to change standard  
settings  
Language  
!
The display contents can be shown in  
different languages.  
The displayed language can be  
Opening the "Settings" menu  
changed in the Language !.  
^ Press the K button to turn the  
dishwasher off.  
^ Select the desired language and  
confirm with the center button.  
^ Press and hold the "Start / Stop"  
The flag after the word Language  
serves as a guide when an  
unfamiliar language has been  
selected.  
button.  
^ Turn the dishwasher on with the K  
button and hold the "Start / Stop"  
button down for at least 4 seconds.  
Select the menu option with a flag  
until the Language ! submenu is  
displayed.  
The first option of the Settings menu will  
appear in the display and all the  
indicator lights will come on.  
See the Display Functions section for  
details.  
^ Select the menu option you wish to  
change.  
The selected options are marked  
with a check (.  
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Settings menu  
Water hardness  
Value to  
Your dishwasher is fitted with a water  
softener which you need to program to  
the water hardness level in your area.  
°d  
gr/gal  
set  
in the display  
1
2
1
2
1
2
– The dishwasher must be correctly  
programmed to match the hardness  
of your water.  
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
– Your local water authority will be able  
to advise you of the exact water  
hardness level in your area.  
7
7
7
8
8
8
9
9
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37-50  
51-60  
61-70  
10  
11  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
38  
39-52  
53-63  
64-73  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37-50  
51-60  
61-70  
– In areas where the water hardness  
fluctuates (e. g. 37 - 50 °d  
[39 - 52 gr/gal]) always program the  
machine to the higher value (in this  
example 50 °d [52 gr/gal]).  
A check ( will appear beside the  
water hardness which has been set.  
^ Select the hardness of your water  
supply and confirm with the center  
button.  
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Settings menu  
Rinse aid  
Drying Plus  
For best results the rinse aid dosage  
can be adjusted.  
The Drying Plus function automatically  
opens the door slightly at the end of a  
The dosage can be set between 0-6 ml. program with a drying phase (except  
The factory default dosage setting is  
3 ml rinse aid.  
"Extra quiet"), in order to improve the  
drying process. (see the "Program  
guide").  
If spots appear on the dishes:  
This function can also be deactivated.  
– Use a higher setting for rinse aid.  
^ Select the desired setting and  
If smearing or streaking show:  
confirm with the center button.  
– Use a lower setting for rinse aid.  
,If you have deactivated the auto-  
matic door opening function but  
would still like to open the door at  
the end of the program, then make  
sure that you open the door fully.  
Otherwise steam from the  
^ Select the desired rinse aid amount  
and confirm with the center button.  
dishwasher could damage the edge  
of the counter top because the fan is  
no longer running.  
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Settings menu  
Optimize standby  
Deactivate indicators  
A few minutes after the last key is  
pressed or at the end of the program  
the dishwasher will switch into Standby  
mode to save energy. The display and  
the indicators are turned off and only  
the Start/Stop indicator light flashes  
slowly.  
If you consistently use "Tab" detergent  
products in your dishwasher, you can  
switch the Salt and Rinse Aid indicators  
off if desired.  
^ Select the desired setting and  
confirm with the center button.  
If the dishwasher is not turned off after  
the program ends, it will turn  
completely off after a few minutes in  
standby mode.  
If you switch to using a detergent  
that does not contain salt or rinse  
aid, remember to replenish the salt  
and rinse aid and turn the indicators  
back on.  
This function can also be turned off.  
The display and the indicators stay on  
and the dishwasher will turn off after  
approx. 6 hours.  
Soak  
You can use the Soak function in the  
program selected for loosening very  
stubborn food residues. It is not  
available for every program.  
^ Select the desired setting and press  
the center button.  
If refill salt and/or rinse aid or a fault  
are present in the display, the  
dishwasher will not turn off.  
If you are using powder dishwasher  
detergent, add approx. 1 teaspoon  
(5 g) to compartment I.  
^ Select the desired setting and  
confirm with the center button.  
The refill messages can be turned  
off when you use a tab detergent.  
Fault messages cannot be turned  
off.  
Once set, the function will remain active  
for the programs for which it is  
available, until the setting is changed.  
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Settings menu  
Pre-rinse  
Brightness  
You can use this function in the  
selected program to remove easily  
loosened food residues. It is not  
available for every program.  
There are seven different display  
brightness settings.  
^ Select the desired brightness and  
confirm with the center button.  
^ Select the desired setting and  
confirm with the center button.  
Contrast  
Once set, the function will remain active  
for the programs for which it is  
There are seven different display  
contrast settings.  
available, until the setting is changed.  
^ Select the desired contrast and  
confirm with the center button.  
Extended drying  
The fan runs longer at the end of a  
program to improve the drying result.  
This function is not available for every  
program.  
Filter check  
This selection allows you to set the  
number of cycles run before the filter  
check message shows.  
^ Select the desired setting and  
You can select between 30 and 60  
cycles.  
confirm with the center button.  
Once set, the function will remain active  
for the programs for which it is  
The "Filter check" message is set by  
default to 50 cycles.  
available, until the setting is changed.  
^ Select the desired interval and  
confirm with the center button.  
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Settings menu  
Showroom program  
Factory default  
If you have altered any settings from  
the factory default, you can reset them  
to the factory default settings.  
Only for showrooms.  
The dishwasher comes with various  
demo programs for dealers.  
^ Select Reset and confirm with the  
center button.  
– Demo with wash sound:  
The program activates the pumps to  
demonstrate the wash sound.  
Leaving the Settings menu  
Use Close to leave the Settings menu.  
– Drying Plus Demo:  
The door will open automatically.  
^ Select Close and confirm with the  
center button.  
Turning the demo mode on  
The display will then show the last  
program selected and the indicator  
light for the program selected will come  
on.  
^ Select the desired option.  
^ Select the option On and confirm with  
the center button.  
^ Close the Settings menu.  
^ Press the "Start / Stop" button.  
Demo mode will begin.  
Turning the demo mode off  
Demo mode will turn off automatically  
when it reaches the end of the cycle.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
,Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in  
accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs  
could cause personal injury or machine damage.  
Technical faults  
Problem  
Possible fault  
Solution  
After the dishwasher The machine is not  
Insert the plug.  
was turned on with  
the K button, the  
display stays off and  
the "Start / Stop"  
indicator does not  
flash.  
plugged in.  
The circuit breaker has  
tripped.  
Reset the circuit breaker.  
See the data plate for  
minimum amperage.  
The dishwasher stops The circuit breaker has  
during a program. tripped.  
– Reset the circuit breaker.  
See the data plate for  
minimum amperage.  
– If the circuit breaker trips  
again. Contact Miele.  
One of the following faults appears on the  
display:  
Before fixing the fault:  
– Press the K button to turn  
the dishwasher off.  
;
Fault FXX  
There may be a technical After a few seconds:  
fault.  
– Turn the dishwasher on.  
– Select the desired  
program.  
– Press the Start / Stop  
button.  
If the fault is indicated again,  
a technical fault has  
occurred.  
– Contact Miele.  
L Waterproof  
The waterproof system  
has activated.  
– Turn off the water supply.  
– Contact Miele.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Faults in the water intake/water drain  
Problem  
Possible fault  
Solution  
One of the following  
faults appears on the  
display:  
Before fixing the fault:  
– Press the K button to turn  
the dishwasher off.  
2 Open water supply  
The water supply valve Open the water supply valve all  
is closed.  
the way.  
2 Water intake  
Before fixing the fault:  
– Press the K button to turn  
the dishwasher off.  
Fault in the water  
intake.  
– Open the water supply all  
the way and restart the  
program.  
– Clean the water intake filter  
(see "Cleaning and Care").  
– The water pressure at the  
water connection is less than  
30kPa (0.3 bar/4.35 psi).  
Consult a plumber.  
2 Drain  
Fault in the water drain. â€“ Clean the triple filter (see  
There might be water in  
the wash cabinet.  
"Cleaning and care").  
– Clean the drain pump (see  
"Cleaning and Care").  
– Clean the non-return valve  
(see "Cleaning and Care").  
– Remove any kinks in the  
drain hose.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
General problems with the dishwasher  
Problem  
Possible fault  
Solution  
The indicators and the  
display is dark. Only  
the "Start/Stop"  
indicator flashes  
slowly.  
The indicators and the  
display turn off  
Press the K button to come  
out of Standby mode.  
automatically to save  
energy (Standby).  
The interior lighting is The interior light was  
not turned on when turned off.  
the door is opened.  
Turn the interior light on (see  
"Additional options-  
BrilliantLight").  
The display shows the A spray arm is clocked Open the dishwasher door  
following fault  
message:  
by dishware/  
and rearrange items blocking  
the spray arms.  
: Spray arm blocked  
The spray arm jets are  
clogged.  
– Turn the dishwasher off K.  
Then:  
– Clean the spray arms. See  
"User Maintenance  
Instructions".  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Problem  
Possible fault  
Solution  
Detergent is left in the The dispenser was damp Dry the dispenser before  
dispenser at the end when detergent was  
adding detergent.  
of a program.  
added.  
The detergent lid  
cannot be closed  
properly.  
Detergent residue is  
blocking the catch.  
Remove the residue.  
The door and the  
This is not a fault! It is the The moisture will evaporate  
interior walls are still normal operating mode of after a short time.  
wet after a program  
has finished.  
the drying system.  
Water remains in the  
wash cabinet at the  
end of a program.  
Before fixing the fault:  
– Turn the dishwasher off  
K.  
The triple filter in the wash Clean the triple filter. See  
cabinet is clogged.  
"User Maintenance  
Instructions".  
The drain pump or the  
non-return valve may be  
blocked.  
Clean the drain pump and  
the non-return valve, see  
the "User Maintenance  
Instructions".  
The drain hose is kinked.  
Remove any kinks from the  
drain hose.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Sounds  
Problem  
Possible fault  
The spray arm is hitting an Interrupt the program,  
item in the basket. rearrange items blocking  
the spray arms.  
Items are not secure in the Interrupt the program, and  
Solution  
There is a knocking  
noise in the wash  
cabinet  
There is a rattling  
noise in the wash  
cabinet  
wash cabinet.  
rearrange loose pieces.  
A foreign object has  
become lodged in the  
drain pump.  
Remove the foreign object  
from the drain pump (see  
"Cleaning the drain pump  
and non-return valve")  
There is a knocking  
This may be caused by  
This has no effect on the  
dishwasher. If in doubt,  
contact a plumber.  
noise in the water line the installation or the  
diameter of the pipe.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Poor cleaning results  
Problem  
Possible fault  
Solution  
The dishes are not The dishes were not  
See "Loading the  
dishwasher".  
clean.  
loaded correctly.  
The program was not  
powerful enough.  
Select a more intensive  
program (see "Program  
Guide").  
Stubborn but normal  
Use the function "Adjust  
Sensor Wash" (depending on  
model, see "Settings").  
soiling (e.g. coffee, tea).  
Not enough detergent was Use more detergent, or  
dispensed.  
change the detergent.  
The spray arms are  
blocked.  
Turn the spray arms and  
rearrange the dishes if  
necessary.  
The triple filter in the wash Clean the filter and insert it  
cabinet is clogged or not correctly. Clean the spray  
correctly inserted. arm jets, if required (see  
The spray arm jets might "Cleaning and care").  
be clogged as a result.  
The non-return valve is  
Clean the drain pump and the  
stuck open and blocked. non-return valve (see  
Wash water will run back "Cleaning and care").  
into the wash cabinet.  
Glasses and cutlery The rinse aid dosage is  
Reduce the dosage (see  
"Settings - Rinse aid").  
show streaks. The  
glasses take on a  
bluish shimmer; the  
deposits can be  
wiped off.  
set too high.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Problem  
Possible fault  
Solution  
Dishes are not dry, The rinse aid setting may be Increase the dosage, refill  
glasses and  
cutlery are  
spotted.  
too low, or the rinse aid  
reservoir is empty.  
the reservoir or switch the  
rinse aid product when  
refilling (see "Rinse aid").  
Dishes were taken out too  
soon.  
Leave dishes in longer (see  
"Use").  
A "Tab" product was used.  
Change the detergent, or  
These products have a low refill the rinse aid (see "Rinse  
drying effect.  
aid").  
White residue is  
Not enough rinse aid was  
Increase the dosage (see  
"Setting the rinse aid  
dosage").  
visible on cutlery used.  
and dishes.  
Clouding occurs  
The salt container is empty. Refill the salt container (see  
"Filling the salt container").  
on glassware and  
cutlery; film can be  
wiped off.  
The salt container lid was not Reseat it making sure it  
screwed on properly.  
screws back on correctly.  
Unsuitable "Tab" products  
were used.  
Use a different detergent.  
Use normal (powder or gel)  
detergent.  
The water softener is  
programmed on too low a  
setting.  
Program a higher water  
softener setting (see "Water  
softener").  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Problem  
Possible fault  
Detergent deposits.  
Solution  
Glasses have a  
Change detergent right  
away.  
brown or blue  
discoloration; film  
cannot be wiped off.  
Glasses are dull and Glasses are not dishwasher There is no remedy.  
discolored; film  
safe. The surface is  
Only use dishwasher safe  
glasses.  
cannot be wiped off. affected.  
Tea or lipstick stains The wash temperature of  
Select a program with a  
have not been  
completely removed. too low.  
The detergent has a low  
the selected program was higher wash temperature.  
Use a different detergent.  
bleaching effect.  
Plastics are  
discolored.  
Natural dyes e.g. from  
carrots, tomatoes or  
Use more detergent (see  
"Detergent").  
ketchup may be the cause. Discoloration is permanent.  
Not enough detergent was  
used to break down natural  
dyes.  
There are rust stains The affected items are not There is no remedy.  
on cutlery.  
corrosion resistant.  
Use only dishwasher safe  
cutlery.  
No program was run after  
refilling salt. Salt residuals  
got in the wash cycle.  
Start the "Express" program  
without a load after refilling  
salt (without the "Turbo"  
option).  
The salt container lid was  
not screwed on properly.  
Reseat it making sure it  
screws back on correctly.  
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After sales service  
Repairs  
MieleCare  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct yourself please contact the  
Miele Service Department at the phone  
number on the back of this booklet.  
(USA only)  
MieleCare, our Extended Service  
Contract program, gives you the  
assurance of knowing that your  
^ Please quote the model type and  
appliance investment is covered by  
5 years of worry free ownership.  
MieleCare is the only Extended Service  
Contract in the industry that guarantees  
repairs by a Miele Authorized Service  
Provider using genuine Miele parts.  
Only genuine Miele parts installed by  
factory trained professionals can  
guarantee the safety, reliability, and  
longevity of your Miele appliance.  
number of your appliance.  
These can be found on the data plate  
along the right edge of the door.  
PC Update  
The Program Correction (PC) allows a  
technician to update the dishwasher to  
make use of new technology.  
Please note that unless expressly  
approved in writing by Miele’s Service  
department, Extended Service  
Contracts offered by other providers for  
Miele products will not be recognized  
by Miele. Our goal is to prevent  
unauthorized (and untrained) service  
personnel from working on your Miele  
products, possibly doing further  
damage to them, you and/or your  
home.  
When, for example, technological  
developments offer advanced  
modifications to your existing program  
cycles a service technician will be able  
to input these into your machine  
controls via the indicator light marked  
PC. Miele will provide information when  
such possibilities become available.  
To learn more about MieleCare  
Extended Service Contracts, please  
contact your appliance dealer or visit  
us online at:  
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Transport  
To transport the dishwasher, e.g. when  
moving to a new home, note the  
following:  
– Empty the dishwasher.  
– Secure any loose parts, e.g. hoses,  
cables, cutlery baskets.  
– Transport the dishwasher in the  
upright position. If unavoidable it  
may be transported on its back. Do  
not transport it on its side or on the  
door. Residual water in the machine  
could leak and cause electrical  
damage.  
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User Maintenance Instructions  
To prevent accidents  
and appliance damage,  
read these instructions  
before  
installation or use.  
 
Cleaning and Care  
Exterior  
Check and clean your dishwasher  
regularly. This will help avoid  
problems and faults.  
^ Only use a conditioner suitable for  
your kitchen cabinetry.  
^ Clean wood only with a damp cloth  
and wipe dry.  
,Abrasive cleaning agents,  
all-purpose cleaners, thinner or  
ammonia based cleaners should not  
be used on the dishwasher.  
Clean the exterior with a solution of  
warm water and liquid soap applied  
with a soft sponge. Dry with a soft  
cloth.  
They will damage the surface.  
Wash cabinet  
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.  
Generally, the wash cabinet is self  
cleaning if the correct amount of  
detergent is used.  
The wash cabinet can be cleaned with  
a dishwasher cleaner such as "Dis  
Cleaner" available from your Miele  
To better maintain your appliance  
avoid the following:  
– cleaners containing soda, ammonia,  
thinners, or chlorides  
Door and the door seal  
^ Wipe the door seals regularly with a  
– cleaners containing descaling  
agents or lime removers,  
damp cloth to remove food deposits.  
^ Food residue and spilled liquids  
should be wiped from the sides of the  
dishwasher door. These are outside of  
the wash cabinet and are not cleaned  
by water from the spray arms.  
– abrasive cleaners,  
– stainless steel cleaners,  
– dishwasher soap (powder),  
– caustic (oven) cleaners,  
– scouring pads, steel wool, hard  
brushes,  
Control panel  
^ The plastic control panel should only  
be wiped with a damp cloth or  
suitable cleaning agent designed for  
use on plastic.  
– metal scrapers,  
– steam cleaning products.  
, The appliance front and controls  
are not scratch proof.  
Remove spills immediately.  
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Cleaning and Care  
Triple filter system  
Cleaning the triple filter  
The triple filter system in the base of the  
wash cabinet retains coarse dirt from  
the suds solution, preventing it from  
reaching the circulation system and  
re-entering the cabinet through the  
spray arms.  
,The dishwasher must not be  
used without all the filters in place.  
Collection of coarse dirt may cause the  
filters to clog. The level of soiling and  
time it takes before the filters need  
cleaning will vary depending on your  
household use.  
^ Turn the dishwasher off.  
The message Check filters will appear ^ Turn the handle counter-clockwise to  
in the display after every 50 program  
cycles (factory default setting).  
release the triple filter system a.  
^ Remove the triple filter system from  
the machine b. Clean any solid  
particles and rinse the filter well  
under running water. Scrub with a  
nylon brush if necessary.  
The filter check frequency can be set  
from 30 and 60 program cycles (see  
"Settings, filter check").  
^ Check the triple filter system.  
,Make sure that when cleaning  
the filters, no coarse dirt falls into the  
circulation system, causing a  
blockage.  
^ Clean the triple filter, if necessary.  
^ Confirm the message with the center  
button.  
The display changes to the Main menu.  
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Cleaning and Care  
To clean the inside of the filter, the flap  
must be opened:  
^ Replace the triple filter so it lies flat in  
the base of the wash cabinet.  
^ Push the clips together in the  
direction of the arrows as shown, a  
and open the flap b.  
^ Lock the filter by turning the handle  
clockwise, until the arrows point to  
each other.  
^ Rinse all parts under running water.  
,The triple filter system must be  
inserted correctly and locked.  
Otherwise large particles could get  
into the circulation system and  
cause a blockage.  
^ Close the flap so that the clip  
engages.  
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Cleaning and Care  
Cleaning the spray arms  
Sometimes particles of food get stuck  
in the spray arm jets. The spray arms  
should be inspected and cleaned every  
4 - 6 months.  
^ Turn off the dishwasher before  
cleaning.  
Removing the spray arms  
^ Remove the cutlery tray (if present).  
^ Push the upper spray arm up to  
engage the inner ratchet and  
unscrew the spray arm.  
^ Pull the lower spray arm firmly  
upwards to remove.  
^ Lift up the middle spray arm, a, to  
engage the ratchet and unscrew the  
spray arm, b.  
^ Use a pointed object such as a  
toothpick to push food particles into  
the spray arm jets.  
^ Remove the lower basket.  
^ Rinse thoroughly under running  
water.  
^ Return the spray arms and check that  
they rotate freely.  
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Cleaning and Care  
Cleaning the drain pump and  
non-return valve  
If the dishwasher is not completely  
drained at the end of a program, the  
drain pump or non-return valve may be  
blocked.  
^ Turn off the dishwasher and pull the  
plug.  
^ Remove the triple filter (see "Triple  
filter system").  
^ Use a cup or bowl to scoop water out  
of the wash cabinet.  
The drain pump is beneath the  
non-return valve (see arrow).  
^ Remove all foreign objects from the  
drain pump (glass or bone splinters).  
^ Before returning the non-return valve,  
check that the drain pump is not  
blocked. Spin the propeller several  
times in both directions to check for  
obstructions.  
^ Carefully reinsert the non-return valve  
and secure it with the locking clamp.  
,Make sure the locking clamp  
clicks into place!  
^ Tilt the locking clamp to the side a.  
^ Pull out the non-return valve b and  
rinse it under running water.  
^ Remove all foreign objects from the  
non-return valve.  
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Installation Instructions  
Please refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions.  
To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, please contact Miele for additional  
instructions.  
Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most  
current product specification, technical & warranty information.  
 
Help to protect the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of an old machine  
Old appliances may contain materials  
that can be recycled. Please contact  
your local recycling authority about the  
possibility of recycling these materials.  
The cardboard box and packaging  
protect the appliance during shipping.  
These materials are biodegradable and  
recyclable. Please recycle.  
Ensure that the appliance presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal. Before discarding an old  
appliance, unplug it from the outlet, cut  
off its power cord and remove any  
doors to prevent hazards.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
bags etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of children.  
Danger of suffocation!  
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Electrical connection  
,Installation, repairs and other  
work by unqualified persons could  
be dangerous.  
,Improper connection of the  
equipment grounding conductor  
can result in electric shock. Do  
not modify the plug provided with  
the appliance; if it will not fit the  
outlet, have a proper outlet  
Check that the voltage, frequency  
and fuse rating shown on the data  
plate match the household mains  
supply.  
installed by a qualified electrician.  
If there is any question  
concerning the proper electrical  
connection or grounding of this  
appliance to the power supply,  
please consult a licensed  
The power outlet must be accessible  
after installation. Do not use an  
extension cord to connect the  
dishwasher to the mains. Danger of  
overheating! See data plate on the  
right side of the door.  
electrician or call Miele’s  
Technical Service Department:  
U 1-800-999-1360  
A damaged power cord must only  
be replaced with a genuine Miele  
cord by a Miele service technician  
or a qualified technician.  
V 1-800-565-6435  
Specifications  
The dishwasher comes equipped with a  
4 ft (1.2 m) power cord with a molded  
plug for connection to 120 V, 60 Hz,  
15 A grounded receptacle.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
GROUNDED.  
In the event of a malfunction or  
breakdown, grounding will reduce the  
risk of electric shock by providing a  
path of least resistance for the electrical  
current. This appliance is equipped  
with a cord having an equipment  
grounding conductor and a grounding  
plug. The plug must be plugged into an  
appropriate outlet that is installed and  
grounded in accordance with all local  
codes and ordinances.  
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Electrical connection  
Hardwired electrical connection  
,Prior to making a hardwire  
connection to the terminal, remove  
the power cord. Otherwise there will  
be a risk of electric shock from the  
attached plug.  
It is possible to hardwire this appliance  
to an existing power cable.  
,CAUTION: Before servicing,  
disconnect the power supply by  
either removing the fuse, shutting off  
the power main or manually  
An existing flexible supply cord or  
cable shall have a minimum thickness  
of AWG 14.  
"tripping" the circuit breaker.  
120 V, 60 Hz, 15 A fuse rating  
Installation work and repairs should  
only be performed by a qualified  
technician in accordance with all  
applicable codes and standards.  
Repairs and service by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous and  
the manufacturer cannot be held  
responsible.  
Black wire (live):  
connect to L  
White wire (neutral): connect to N  
Green wire (ground): connect to -  
Before connecting the appliance to  
the power supply, make sure that  
the voltage and frequency listed on  
the data plate correspond with the  
household electrical supply. This  
data must correspond to prevent  
machine damage. Consult an  
electrician if in doubt.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
GROUNDED.  
,After attaching the permanent  
power supply cord, check that all  
screws on the terminal block and the  
strain relief are tightened.  
This appliance must be connected to a  
grounded metal, permanent wiring  
system, or an equipment-grounding  
conductor must be run with the circuit  
conductors and connected to the  
equipment-grounding terminal or lead  
on the appliance.  
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Plumbing  
Connection to the water supply  
If not connected directly to a water  
supply valve, an appropriate  
,Installation, repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous.  
adapter (not included) is required.  
– Water pressure: Must be between  
4.5 - 145 psi (0.3 - 10 bar).  
,Do not drink water from the  
dishwasher!  
– If the water pressure if lower, a  
"Water Intake" notification will be  
shown. See "Frequently Asked  
Questions" for more information.  
– The dishwasher can heat its own water  
to the temperature required by the  
wash program. This allows for  
connection of the machine to either a  
hot (max. 140°F / 60°C) or cold water  
source.  
– If the water pressure is higher than  
shown, a pressure reducing valve  
must be used.  
Ensure that the water connection is  
secure after the first use.  
For lowest energy consumption and for  
fastest possible wash times connect  
the dishwasher to a hot water source.  
All programs use hot water in the rinse  
cycles.  
,To prevent damage to the  
dishwasher, it must only be  
connected to a fully vented drainage  
system.  
– To use the "Energy Saver" program, a  
hot water connection of minimum  
115°F / 45°C and maximum 140°F /  
60°C (water intake temperature) is  
necessary.  
,Do not cut the intake hose. If the  
hose is cut, the dishwasher will not  
work. There will be a water leak. If  
the hose is too long, coil it neatly  
and place it behind or under the  
machine.  
The higher the water intake  
temperature, the better the cleaning  
and drying results.  
– The inlet hose is approximately 5 ft.  
(1.5 m) long.  
– The water inlet hose comes  
equipped with an inlet hose ending  
with a 3/8" female compression  
fitting. This can be directly  
connected to a water supply valve or  
to an appropriate coupling.  
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Plumbing  
Drainage  
– The drain hose must not be  
shortened.  
– The machine comes equipped with a  
built-in non-return valve on the  
discharge side to prevent waste  
water from flowing back into the  
dishwasher.  
,Make sure the hose is not kinked  
or cut when pushing the machine  
under the countertop.  
– The dishwasher is equipped with a  
5 ft (1.5 m) flexible drain hose with an  
internal diameter of 7/8" (22 mm).  
Venting the drainage system  
If the dishwasher drain hose is  
connected to a floor drain or to a drain  
pipe that is less than 8" (20 cm) above  
the floor, the drain must be vented.  
Otherwise the water inside the  
dishwasher may siphon out during the  
wash program.  
– Drain hose extensions and adapters  
can be ordered from Miele.  
The maximum drain hose length is  
13 ft. (4 m), max. drain height: 39"  
(1 m).  
– Use the clamp provided to attach the ^ Open the dishwasher door and  
hose to the dishwashers P trap or  
disposal connection (see the  
"Installation Diagram").  
remove the lower basket.  
The hose must always be attached  
on the sink side of the P trap.  
When attaching the hose to a  
garbage disposal fitting, make sure  
the plug which is normally blocking  
the fitting is knocked out or  
removed.  
– The hose can be angled to the left or  
right side at the rear of the machine.  
^ Pull the lower spray arm firmly  
upwards to remove.  
– The existing nipple that the drain  
hose is connected to may be  
^ Cut off the vent cap located at the  
right rear of the triple filter system, as  
illustrated.  
designed for various hose diameters.  
If the nipple diameter is to large or to  
small it should be replaced or an  
adapter may be used. If the nipple  
extends more than 2" (50 mm) into  
the drain hose it should be  
shortened, or the hose could clog.  
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