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Operating instructionsfor dishwashers

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essentialto read these instructions as well as the installation sheet before it is in-stalled and used for the first time.

en-GB M.-Nr. 10 264 170HG03

Contents

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Guide to the appliance .......................................................................................... 6Overview.................................................................................................................. 6Control panel ........................................................................................................... 7

Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 8

Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 17Energy saving washing.......................................................................................... 18

Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 19Opening the door .................................................................................................. 19Closing the door.................................................................................................... 19Safety lock............................................................................................................. 19Water softener ....................................................................................................... 20

Displaying and setting the water hardness ...................................................... 21Before using the appliance for the first time, you require: .................................... 23Dishwasher salt ..................................................................................................... 23

Adding salt ....................................................................................................... 24Add salt reminder ........................................................................................ 25

Rinse aid................................................................................................................ 26Adding rinse aid ............................................................................................... 26Rinse aid refill reminder ............................................................................... 27Setting the rinse aid dosage............................................................................. 28

Loading the dishwasher...................................................................................... 29Notes ..................................................................................................................... 29Upper basket......................................................................................................... 31

Adjusting the upper basket .............................................................................. 32Lower basket......................................................................................................... 33Cutlery ................................................................................................................... 34

Cutlery tray ....................................................................................................... 34Cutlery basket (depending on model) .............................................................. 35

Loading examples ................................................................................................. 36Dishwashers with cutlery tray........................................................................... 36Dishwashers with cutlery basket ..................................................................... 38

Operation.............................................................................................................. 40Detergent............................................................................................................... 40

Adding detergent.............................................................................................. 42Switching on.......................................................................................................... 43Selecting a programme ......................................................................................... 43To start a programme ............................................................................................ 44Time display .......................................................................................................... 44Energy management ............................................................................................. 45

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At the end of the programme ................................................................................ 45Switching off.......................................................................................................... 46Unloading the dishwasher..................................................................................... 46Interrupting a programme...................................................................................... 47Changing a programme......................................................................................... 47

Programme options............................................................................................. 48Turbo ..................................................................................................................... 48DetergentAgent ..................................................................................................... 48Refill reminders...................................................................................................... 49Delay start ............................................................................................................. 50Adjust Automatic ................................................................................................... 52Memory ................................................................................................................. 53Optimise standby .................................................................................................. 54Factory default....................................................................................................... 55

Programme chart ................................................................................................ 56

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 60Cleaning the wash cabinet .................................................................................... 60Cleaning the door and the door seal..................................................................... 60Cleaning the door front ......................................................................................... 61Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................... 62Cleaning the filters................................................................................................. 62Cleaning the spray arms........................................................................................ 64

Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 65Technical problems ............................................................................................... 65Water inlet fault ..................................................................................................... 67Water drainage fault .............................................................................................. 67General problems .................................................................................................. 68Noises.................................................................................................................... 69Unsatisfactory washing result ............................................................................... 70

Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 73Cleaning the water inlet filter ................................................................................. 73Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve..................................................... 74

After sales service ............................................................................................... 75Repairs .................................................................................................................. 75Guarantee.............................................................................................................. 75Note for test institutes ........................................................................................... 75

Optional accessories .......................................................................................... 76

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Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 78

Plumbing .............................................................................................................. 79The Miele waterproof anti-leak system ................................................................. 79Connection to the water supply ............................................................................ 79Drainage ................................................................................................................ 80

Technical data...................................................................................................... 81Data sheet for household dishwashers ................................................................. 82

Guide to the appliance

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Overview

a Upper spray arm (not visible)

b Cutlery tray (depending on model)

c Upper basket

d Middle spray arm

e Air inlet for drying (depending onmodel)

f Lower spray arm

g Filter combination

h Data plate

i Rinse aid reservoir

j Dual compartment detergent dis-penser

k Salt reservoir

Guide to the appliance

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Control panel

a ProgrammesAuto = Automatic = GentleECO = ECO 50°C = Light soiling 50°C 75°C = Intensive 75°C

b Time display

c Check / Refill indicators/ = Inlet/Drain = Rinse aid = Salt

d/ button (Start/Stop) with indic-ator light

e Delay start button with indicatorlight

f Turbo button with indicator light

g Programme selector button

h On/Off button

This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models. The specific dishwasher models are referred to as follows: Standard = 80.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated) and 84.5 cm high dishwashers (freestanding) XXL = 84.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated).

Warning and Safety instructions

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This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap-propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage toproperty.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher,please read the installation sheet and the operating instructionscarefully before it is installed and used for the first time. They con-tain important information on its installation, safety, use and main-tenance.

Keep the installation sheet and the operating instructions in a safeplace and pass them on to any future owner.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliancewith this information.


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Correct application

This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households andsimilar working and residential environments.

The dishwasher is not intended for outdoor use.

It must only be used as a domestic appliance as specified in theseoperating instructions, for cleaning domestic crockery and cutlery.Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could bedangerous.

The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to useit in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences ofincorrect operation.


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Safety with children

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli-ance unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use the dishwasher unsuper-vised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recogniseand understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the applianceunsupervised.

Please supervise children in the vicinity of the dishwasher and donot let them play with it. There is a danger that children playing mightshut themselves in the dishwasher.

If the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model) isactive keep young children away from the area in which the dooropens. Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the open-ing mechanism.

Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must bekept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, childrencould become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head andsuffocate.

Keep children away from detergents. Dishwasher detergents cancause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibitbreathing. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door isopen. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet. Seekmedical attention immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaleddetergent.


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Technical safety

Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can causeconsiderable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and re-pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.

A damaged dishwasher is dangerous. Check it for any recognis-able damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance.

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteedwhen correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-quirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the electrical installa-tion tested by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequateearthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be as-sured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supplyvia a suitable switched socket using a suitable fused plug (it mustnot be hard-wired). The electrical socket must be easily accessibleafter the dishwasher is installed so that it can be disconnected fromthe electricity supply at any time.

There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher.Danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher were to bepushed up against a plug.

The dishwasher must not be installed under a hob. The high radi-ant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a hob coulddamage the dishwasher. For the same reason it should not be in-stalled next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat,such as heaters etc.

To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that theconnection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and fre-quency) match the mains electricity supply before connecting thedishwasher to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.


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Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it hasbeen fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the doorsprings.

The dishwasher may only be operated if the door opening mech-anism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of dangerwhilst the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)is active.To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:

– the door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. Theyare correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when lefthalf open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that thedoor cannot fall open.

– the door locking pins automatically retract when the door opensat the end of the drying phase.

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by amulti-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guaranteethe required safety of the appliance (fire hazard).

The appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.on a ship).

Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk offrost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electroniccontrol unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.

To avoid any damage to the appliance, the dishwasher must onlybe operated when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system.

The plastic housing of the water connection contains an electricalcomponent. It must not be dipped in water.

There are electrical wires in the water inlet hose. Do not shortenthe water inlet hose, even if it is too long.


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The integrated Waterproof system offers protection from waterdamage, provided the following conditions are met:

– The dishwasher is correctly installed and plumbed in.

– The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replacedwhere it can be seen that this is necessary.

– the stopcock is turned off during longer absences from the home(e.g. whilst on holiday).

The Waterproof system will work even if the appliance is switchedoff. However, the appliance must remain connected to the electricitysupply.

The water pressure (flow pressure at the take-off point) must bebetween 50 and 1000 kPa (0.5 and 10 bar).

If the dishwasher gets damaged, switch it off at the mains imme-diately and call your Miele Dealer or the Miele Service Department.

While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise thewarranty is invalidated.

Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty componentsmust only be replaced by Miele spare parts.

During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliancemust be disconnected from the mains electricity supply (switch it offand withdraw the plug from the socket).

If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced with aspecial cable of the same type (available from Miele). For safety reas-ons this work must be carried out by a Miele authorised servicetechnician only.


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This dishwasher is supplied with a special lamp to cope with par-ticular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance,abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp must only beused for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for roomlighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorisedperson or the Miele Service Department.

Correct installation

The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliancewith the installation sheet supplied.

Take care, both before and during installation of the dish-washer, not to cut yourself on the metal parts. Danger of in-jury. Wear protective gloves.

The dishwasher must be correctly aligned to ensure problem-freeoperation.

In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwashersmust only be installed under a continuous worktop which is securedto adjacent cabinetry.

If you want to convert your freestanding dishwasher to a built-un-der ("U") model, you will need to order the appropriate conversionkit. If you remove the existing plinth, you must replace it with a U-model plinth. This is necessary to avoid the risk of injury caused byprotruding metal parts.

The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. Theyare correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when lefthalf open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that thedoor cannot fall open. The appliance may only be used with correctly adjusted doorsprings.


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Correct use

Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion.

Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher deter-gents can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed,or inhibit breathing. Seek medical attention immediately if detergenthas been swallowed or inhaled.

You could injure yourself on the open dishwasher door or trip overit. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.

Do not sit or lean on the opened door. This could cause the dish-washer to tip and be damaged, and you could get injured.

Dishes can be very hot at the end of the programme. Allow themto cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unload-ing.

Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish-washers. Do not use washing-up liquid.

Do not use commercial or industrial detergents as these maycause damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical re-action (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).

Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.This will cause serious damage to the reservoir.

Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dish-washer detergent will damage the water softener. Make sure youhave picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before fillingthe salt reservoir!

Only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation.Do not use other salts such as cooking salt, agricultural grade orgritting salt. These may contain insoluble additives which can impairthe functioning of the water softener.


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In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut-lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket withthe handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, placeknives and forks etc. with the handles upwards.

Plastic items which cannot withstand being washed in hot water,such as disposable plastic containers or plastic cutlery should notbe cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures in the dish-washer may cause them to melt or lose shape.

If you use the "FlexiTimer/Delay start" option (depending onmodel), make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent.Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dis-penser and may not be thoroughly dispersed.

Please observe the information given in "Technical data" regardingthe capacity of the dishwasher.

Accessories

Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts withthis appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liab-ility.

Disposal of your old dishwasher

Make the door lock inoperative so that children cannot accident-ally shut themselves in. Make appropriate arrangements for the dis-posal of the appliance.

Caring for the environment

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Disposal of the packing mater-ialThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packaging materialsused are selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland should be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces theuse of raw materials in the manufactur-ing process and also reduces theamount of waste in landfill sites.

Disposing of your old appli-anceElectrical and electronic appliances of-ten contain valuable materials. Theyalso contain specific materials, com-pounds and components, which wereessential for their correct function andsafety. These could be hazardous to hu-man health and to the environment ifdisposed of with your domestic wasteor if handled incorrectly. Please do not,therefore, dispose of your old appliancewith your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local com-munity waste collection / recyclingcentre for electrical and electronic ap-pliances, or contact your dealer orMiele for advice. You are also respons-ible (by law, depending on country) fordeleting any personal data that may bestored on the appliance being disposedof. Please ensure that your old appli-ance poses no risk to children while be-ing stored prior to disposal.

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Energy saving washingThis dishwasher is exceptionally eco-nomical in its use of water and electri-city.You can make the most of your appli-ance by following these tips:

– For most economical dishwashing,make full use of the baskets withoutoverloading the dishwasher.

– Choose the programme to suit thetype of crockery being washed andthe degree of soiling.

– Select the ECO programme (depend-ing on model) for energy-saving dish-washing. This programme is the mostefficient in terms of its combined en-ergy and water consumption at clean-ing normally soiled crockery.

– Follow the detergent manufacturer'srecommendations on detergentdosage.

– When using powder or liquid deter-gent you can use 1/3 less detergent ifbaskets are only half full.

– If your household water system issuitable, this dishwasher can be con-nected to a hot water supply for fur-ther economies. If the water is heatedby for example, solar panels, thiswould be energy efficient. However, if your water is heated byelectricity we would recommend con-nection to cold water.

Before using for the first time

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Opening the door

To open the door, reach under thedoor grip and pull.

If the door is opened during operationall functions are automatically interrup-ted.

Water in the dishwasher may behot. Danger of scalding.Only open the door during operationif absolutely necessary and exerciseextreme caution when doing so.

Closing the door Push the baskets right in.

Then raise the door up, and push un-til it clicks into position.

Danger of injury.Do not put your hand inside the dooras it is closing.

Safety lockThe child safety lock can be used toprevent children opening the dish-washer. The door can then only beopened by using a lot of force.

To lock the door, push the slide un-derneath the door grip to the right.

To unlock the door, push the slide tothe left.


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Water softenerIn order to achieve good cleaning res-ults, the dishwasher needs to operatewith soft water. Hard water results in abuild-up of calcium deposits on crock-ery and in the dishwasher. Mains water with a hardness levelhigher than 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d - Germanscale) needs to be softened. This takesplace automatically in the integratedwater softener. The water softener inthe dishwasher is suitable for a waterhardness level of up to 12.6 mmol/l(70 °d - German scale).

– The water softener requires dish-washer salt. Depending on the water hardnesslevel (< 3.8 mmol/l, or 21 °d - Germanscale), dishwasher salt is not requiredif combination tablets are being used(see "Operation, Detergent").

– The dishwasher must be pro-grammed to the correct water hard-ness for your area.

– Your local water authority will be ableto advise you of the water hardnesslevel in your area.

– Where the water hardness fluctuatese.g. between 1.8 and 2.7 mmol/l (10 -15 °d - German scale) always pro-gramme the dishwasher to the highervalue (2.7 mmol/l or 15 °d in this ex-ample).

In the event of a fault, it will help theservice technician if you know the hard-ness of your local water supply.

Enter the water hardness below:

____________mmol/l or °d

The dishwasher is programmed at thefactory for a water hardness level of 2.7mmol/l (15 °d - German scale).

If this setting corresponds to the hard-ness of your water you do not need todo anything more.

However, if you have a different waterhardness you must adjust the watersoftener to match your water hardness.


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Displaying and setting the waterhardness

Switch the dishwasher off with the button, if it is switched on.

Press the / button in and whilstholding it in switch the dishwasheron using the button. Keep the / button pressed in forat least four seconds until the / indicator light comes on.

If this does not happen, start the pro-cedure from the beginning again.

Press the button twice.

The indicator will flash rapidly twiceat intervals.

The value set for the water hardness isshown as a figure after in the display(see chart).

will start flashing in the display.This is the factory default setting of15 °d.

Use the / button to select thevalue which equates to your waterhardness level.Each press on the button moves youup a level. When the highest waterhardness level is reached, the settingstarts from the beginning again.

The setting is now stored in memory.

Switch the dishwasher off with the button.


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°d mmol/l °f Display

1 0.2 2 1

2 0.4 4 2

3 0.5 5 3

4 0.7 7 4

5 0.9 9 5

6 1.1 11 6

7 1.3 13 7

8 1.4 14 8

9 1.6 16 9

10 1.8 18 10

11 2.0 20 11

12 2.2 22 12

13 2.3 23 13

14 2.5 25 14

15 2.7 27 15

16 2.9 29 16

17 3.1 31 17

18 3.2 32 18

19 3.4 34 19

20 3.6 36 20

°d mmol/l °f Display

21 3.8 38 21

22 4.0 40 22

23 4.1 41 23

24 4.3 43 24

25 4.5 45 25

26 4.7 47 26

27 4.9 49 27

28 5.0 50 28

29 5.2 52 29

30 5.4 54 30

31 5.6 56 31

32 5.8 58 32

33 5.9 59 33

34 6.1 61 34

35 6.3 63 35

36 6.5 65 36

37-50 6.7-9.0 67-89 50

51-60 9.2-10.8 91-108 60

61-70 11.0-12.6 110-126 70


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Before using the appliance forthe first time, you require:– approx. 2 litres of water,

– approx. 2 kg dishwasher salt,

– domestic dishwasher detergent,

– rinse aid formulated for domesticdishwashers.

Every dishwasher is tested at the fact-ory. There will be residual water in theappliance from this test. It is not an in-dication that it has been used previ-ously.

Dishwasher saltIn order to achieve good cleaning res-ults, the dishwasher needs to operatewith soft water. Hard water results in abuild-up of calcium deposits on crock-ery and in the dishwasher. Mains water with a hardness levelhigher than 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d - Germanscale) needs to be softened. This takesplace automatically in the integratedwater softener. The water softener inthe dishwasher is suitable for a waterhardness level of up to 12.6 mmol/l (70°d - German scale).

The water softener requires dishwashersalt. Depending on the water hardness level(< 3.8 mmol/l, or 21 °d - German scale),dishwasher salt is not required if com-bination tablets are being used (see"Operation, Detergent").

If the water in your area is very softand constantly lower than 0.9 mmol/l(5 °d - German scale) you do nothave to add dishwasher salt. Theprompt to add salt will be switched offautomatically if the water softener hasbeen programmed for this to happen.

Dishwasher detergent will dam-age the water softener.Do not fill the salt reservoir withpowder or liquid detergent.

Only use special coarse graineddishwasher salt for reactivation.Other salts may contain insoluble ad-ditives which can impair the func-tioning of the water softener.


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Adding salt

Important! Before filling the saltreservoir with dishwasher salt for thefirst time, you must fill it with approx.2 litres of water to enable the salt todissolve.Once the dishwasher has been used,there is always sufficient water in thereservoir.

Remove the lower basket and un-screw the salt reservoir cap.

Water or saline solution will run outof the reservoir when the cap is re-moved.It should therefore only be removedin order to refill the salt reservoir.

Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 litresof water (first use only).

Place the funnel provided over thesalt reservoir and carefully fill with saltuntil the reservoir is full. The saltreservoir holds approx. 2 kg of saltdepending on the brand used.

Clean any excess salt from aroundthe reservoir opening and then screwthe cap on again firmly.

Immediately after filling the salt reser-voir, run the Gentle programmewith the Turbo option and withoutany crockery in the dishwasher to re-move any traces of salt from the cab-inet.


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Add salt reminder

Fill the salt reservoir with dishwashersalt when the Salt indicator lightcomes on. (If it comes on during aprogramme, wait until the end of theprogramme).

Risk of corrosion. Immediately after filling the saltreservoir, run the Gentle pro-gramme with the Turbo option andwithout any crockery in the dish-washer to remove any traces of saltfrom the cabinet.

After the salt reservoir has been filled,the refill indicator may still be lit up ifthe salt concentration has not yetreached the correct level. It will go outwhen the correct concentration isreached.

The refill reminder will be switched off ifyou have programmed the dishwasherfor a water hardness below 0.9 mmol/l(5 °d - German scale).

If you only ever use combinationproducts in your dishwasher, you canswitch both refill reminders for saltand rinse aid off if you wish (see "Pro-gramme options - Refill reminders").

If you switch to using detergent thatdoes not contain salt or rinse aid, itis important to remember to add saltand rinse aid and to switch the re-minders back on.


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Rinse aidRinse aid is necessary to ensure waterdoes not cling and leave marks oncrockery during the drying phase andhelps crockery dry faster after it hasbeen washed. Rinse aid is poured into the storagereservoir and the amount set is dis-pensed automatically.

Inadvertently filling the rinse aidreservoir with washing-up liquid orpowder or liquid detergent will dam-age the reservoir. Only pour rinse aidformulated for domestic dishwashersinto the reservoir.

Alternatively, it is possible to use

– Household vinegar with a max. 5%acid content

or

– Liquid citric acid up to 10% acid con-tent

The resulting rinsing and drying qualitywill not, however, be as good as whenrinse aid is used.

Do not use vinegar with a higheracid content (e.g. vinegar essence25% acid).This would damage the dishwasher.

If you only ever use combinationproducts containing rinse aid in yourdishwasher, you do not need to addrinse aid.

Adding rinse aid

Press the button on the lid of therinse aid reservoir in the direction ofthe arrow until the flap springs open.


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Add rinse aid only until it is visible inthe opening.

The rinse aid reservoir holds ap-prox. 110 ml.

Close the flap firmly so that it clicksinto place. Otherwise water can enterthe rinse aid reservoir during a pro-gramme.

Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. Thisprevents over-foaming occurring dur-ing the next programme.

Rinse aid refill reminder

When the Rinse aid indicator lightsup, the rinse aid reservoir contains suffi-cient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programmesonly.

Add rinse aid in plenty of time.

If you only ever use combinationproducts in your dishwasher, you canswitch both refill reminders for saltand rinse aid off if you wish (see "Pro-gramme options, Refill reminders").



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Setting the rinse aid dosage

You can adjust the rinse aid dosage forbest results.

The rinse aid dosage is set in stagesfrom 0 to 6. It is set to 3 at the factory.This is the recommended setting.

If the "Adjust Automatic" programmefunction (depending on model) hasbeen activated, the amount of rinse aiddispensed in the Automatic programmecan be higher than that set.

If spots appear on crockery and glass-ware:

Increase the rinse aid dosage.

If clouding or smearing appears oncrockery and glassware:

Decrease the rinse aid dosage.




Press the button 3 times.

The indicator will flash rapidly 3times at intervals.

The dosage set will show in the displayafter the symbol.

The flashing sequence will appear inthe display. This indicates the factory default setting3.

Use the / button to select thesetting required.Each press on the button moves youup a level. After reaching the highestvalue the counter starts from the be-ginning again.



Loading the dishwasher

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NotesRemove coarse food residues fromcrockery.

There is no need to rinse items underrunning water.

Do not wash items soiled withash, sand, wax, lubricating grease orpaint in the dishwasher. These willdamage to the dishwasher.

Crockery can be loaded anywhere inthe baskets, but the following notesshould be observed:

– Do not place crockery and cutlery in-side other pieces where they may beconcealed.

– Load the crockery so that water canaccess all surfaces. This ensures thatthey get properly cleaned.

– Make sure that all items are securelypositioned.

– Hollow items such as cups, glasses,pans, etc. must be inverted in thebasket.

– Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g.,champagne glasses, should beplaced in the centre of the basket toensure better water coverage.

– Wide based items should be placedat an angle so that water can run offthem freely.

– The spray arms must not be blockedby items which are too tall or hangthrough the baskets. If in doubt, testfor free movement by manually rotat-ing the spray arms.

– Make sure that small items cannotfall through the holders in the bas-kets.Small items, e.g. lids, should there-fore be placed in the cutlery tray orcutlery basket (depending on model).

Some foodstuffs may contain naturaldyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes orketchup. Plastic items in the dish-washer may discolour if large quant-ities of these foodstuffs find theirway into the dishwasher on thecrockery. The stability of plasticitems is not affected by this discol-ouration.Cleaning silver cutlery in the dish-washer may also cause plastic itemsto discolour.


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Items not suitable for dishwashers:

– Wooden cutlery and crockery oritems with wooden parts: these maydiscolour and fade. The glue used inthese items is not dishwasher-proofand wooden handles may comeloose after being washed in a dish-washer.

– Craft items, antiques, valuable vasesand decorative glassware: such itemsare not suitable for dishwashers.

– Plastic items which are not heat res-istant: the high temperatures in thedishwasher may cause them to meltor lose shape.

– Copper, brass, tin and aluminiumitems: these may discolour or be-come matt.

– Colours painted over a glaze: thesemay fade after a number of washes.

– Delicate glassware and glasswarecontaining lead crystal: clouding mayoccur over time.

Please note

Silverware previously cleaned with asilver polish may still be damp or spot-ted at the end of a programme, wherewater has not run off smoothly. It mayneed to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth.

Silver which has been in contact withfoods containing sulphur can discolour.These include egg yolk, onions, mayon-naise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish brineand marinades.

Aluminium components (e.g.cooker hood grease filters) must notbe cleaned with caustic alkalinecommercial or industrial cleaningagents.These may damage the material, orin extreme cases, there is a risk of asevere explosive chemical reaction(such as an explosive oxyhydrogengas reaction).

Tip: When purchasing new crockeryand cutlery, make sure they are dish-washer-proof.

Glass care

– Clouding may occur on glasses afterfrequent washing. If delicate glass-ware is washed in the dishwasher en-sure that only very low temperaturesare used (see programme chart), or aspecial glass-care programme isused (depending on model). This willreduce the risk of clouding.

– Purchase glassware which is dish-washer safe (e.g. Riedel glassware).

– Use detergents with glass protectiveadditives.


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Upper basket

See "Loading the dishwasher / Load-ing examples" for examples of how toload crockery and cutlery.

For safety reasons, do not oper-ate the dishwasher without the upperand lower baskets in place (exceptwhen running the Tall items pro-gramme, if available).

Use the upper basket for small, light-weight and delicate items such ascups, saucers, glasses, dessertbowls, etc. Shallow pans or casserole dishes canalso be placed in the upper basket.

Long items such as soup ladles, mix-ing spoons and long knives should beplaced lying down across the front ofthe upper basket.

Cup rack

Raise the rack upwards to makeroom for tall items.

Glasses can be arranged along the cuprack for support during the programme.

Lower the cup rack and lean theglasses against it.


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Adjusting the upper basket

In order to gain more space for tallerpieces of crockery in the lower or upperbasket, the upper basket can be adjus-ted on three levels with 2 cm betweeneach level.

The upper basket can also be set at anangle with one side high and the otherside low. This can be useful to help pre-vent water being left in deep dishes etc.Ensure, however, that the basket canbe inserted smoothly into the cabinet. Itis better to adjust the basket beforeloading it.

Pull out the upper basket.

To raise the upper basket:

Lift the basket up until it clicks intoplace.

To lower the upper basket:

Pull upwards on the levers at eitherside of the upper basket.

Adjust the basket to the desiredheight and then push the levers se-curely back down into position.

Depending on the setting of the upperbasket, the following plate dimensionscan be accommodated.

Dishwashers with cutlery basket (see data plate for model number)

Upperbasketlevel

Plate in cm

Upper basket Lowerbasket

Stand-ard

XXL

Top 20 24 31 (35*)

Middle 22 26 29

Bottom 24 28 27

Dishwashers with cutlery tray (see data plate for model number)

Upperbasketlevel

Plate in cm

Upper basket Lowerbasket

Stand-ard

XXL

Top 15 19 31 (35*)

Middle 17 21 29

Bottom 19 23 27

* When tilted, plates of up to 35 cm can beaccommodated (see "Lower basket).


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Lower basket

See "Loading the dishwasher, Loadingexamples" for examples of how toload crockery and cutlery.

Use the lower basket for larger andheavier items such as plates, servingplatters, saucepans, serving dishes,etc.Glasses, cups and small items suchas saucers can also be placed in thelower basket.

Place very large plates in the centreof the lower basket.

When tilted, plates up to 35 cm in dia-meter can be accommodated.

MultiComfort zone

The rear section of the lower basket isused for washing cups, glasses, platesand pots.

Hinged spikes

The spikes at the front are used forwashing plates, soup bowls, platters,dessert bowls, and saucers.

The spikes can be lowered to makemore room for large items, e.g. pots,pans and serving dishes.

Press the yellow lever downwards ,and then lower the spikes .


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Cutlery

Cutlery tray

See "Loading the dishwasher / Load-ing examples" for examples of how toload crockery and cutlery.

Arrange the cutlery in the tray asshown.

To make unloading much easier, cutleryshould be grouped in zones, one forknives, one for forks, one for spoons,etc.

Spoon heads should be placed in con-tact with at least one of the serrated re-tainers on the base of the cutlery tray toensure that water runs off them freely.

The upper spray arm must not beblocked by items which are too big(e.g. cake slices).

If spoon handles do not fit betweenthe holders, then lay them the otherway round.


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Cutlery basket (depending on model)

The cutlery basket can be placed any-where on the front rows of spikes in thelower basket.

To avoid the risk of injury, knives andforks should be placed with thehandles upwards in the basket. How-ever, cutlery placed handle down inthe basket will come out cleaner anddrier.

Place small items of cutlery in the in-dividual slots on three sides of thecutlery basket.

Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket

Use the insert supplied for heavilysoiled items of cutlery. The insert separ-ates the items so that they can be moreeasily accessed by water.

Fit it onto the cutlery basket if re-quired.

Insert cutlery with the handles facingdownwards.

Arrange them evenly along the insert.


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Loading examples

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper basket

Lower basket


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Cutlery tray

Heavily soiled items


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Dishwashers with cutlery basket

Upper basket

Lower basket


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Cutlery basket

Heavily soiled items

Operation

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Detergent

Only use detergents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers. Do notuse washing-up liquid.

Active ingredients

Modern detergents contain various act-ive ingredients, the most important ofwhich are:

– Complexing agents to prevent calci-fication.

– Alkalis to aid removal of dried on soil-ing.

– Enzymes to break down starch andloosen protein.

– Oxygen based bleaching agents toremove coloured stains (e.g. tea, cof-fee, tomato sauce).

Most dishwasher detergents are mildlyalkaline and contain enzymes and oxy-gen based bleaching agents.

Types of detergent:

– Powder and liquid gel detergents.These detergents allow you to adjustthe amount dispensed according tothe amount of load and level of soil-ing.

– Tab detergents. These are suitable formost levels of soiling.

You can also buy combination products(see "Programme options, DetergentA-gent", if applicable). In addition to detergent, these productscontain rinse aid and salt substitutes.They are available as "3 in 1" or whenthey also contain other componentssuch as glass and stainless steel pro-tective additives and enhanced cleaningpower, as "5 in 1", "7 in 1", "All in 1"etc. Refer to the manufacturer's packagingas to whether combination products aresuitable for the water hardness level inyour area. Please note that the cleaning and dry-ing results of combination detergentscan vary greatly.

For optimum cleaning and drying res-ults, use Miele dishwasher detergentand add Miele salt and Miele rinse aidseparately. See "Optional accessor-ies".

Operation

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Detergent dosage

Follow the dosage recommended bythe manufacturer on the packaging.

Unless directed otherwise, use onedetergent tab or add 20 to 30 ml de-tergent to compartment II, dependingon the level of soiling. With veryheavy soiling you can also add asmall amount of detergent to com-partment l.

Tabs may not dissolve completelywhen the Quick wash programme (ifavailable) is used.

Failure to dispense the recommen-ded amount of detergent may impaircleaning results.

Dishwasher detergents cancause burning in the nose, mouthand throat if swallowed, or inhibitbreathing.Avoid inhalation of powder deter-gents and do not ingest dishwasherdetergent. Seek medical attentionimmediately if detergent has beenswallowed or inhaled.Keep detergent out of the reach ofchildren at all times. Keep childrenaway from the dishwasher when thedoor is open. There could still be de-tergent residues in the cabinet. Onlyadd detergent just before starting theprogramme and close the door, ac-tivating the safety lock (if your dish-washer is fitted with one).

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Adding detergent

Press the opening catch on the deter-gent dispenser. The flap will springopen.

The flap is always open at the end of aprogramme.

Add the required amount of detergentand close the flap.

Make sure that the detergent pack-aging is properly closed after use toavoid it getting damp and clumpingtogether.

For information

Compartment I holds max. 10 ml, Compartment II holds max. 50 ml of de-tergent.

There are marks in compartment II toassist with dispensing: 20, 30. Themarks indicate a level of approx. 20 or30 ml when the door is open in a hori-zontal position.

Operation

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Switching on Make sure the spray arms can rotate

freely.

Close the door.

Open the stopcock, if it is closed.

Switch the dishwasher on with the button.

The / indicator light flashes andthe indicator light comes on next to theprogramme selected.

Switch the Memory function on (see"Programme options, Memory") if youwant the last programme selected toremain selected instead of the ECOprogramme.

Selecting a programmeChoose your programme according tothe type of load and how dirty it is.

The different programmes and theiruses are described in the Programmechart later on in this booklet.

Use the programme selector button to select the programme required.

The indicator light for the programmeselected will light up.The programme duration will appear inhours and minutes in the display.

You can now select programme op-tions (see "Programme options").

If any programme options are selected,the appropriate indicator lights will alsolight up.

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To start a programme Press the / button.

The programme will begin.

The / indicator will light up.

A programme should only be can-celled in the first few minutes, if atall. Otherwise important programmestages could be omitted.

Time displayThe duration of the programme selectedappears in hours and minutes in thedisplay before the programme begins.During the programme the time left untilthe end of the programme is displayed.

The programme duration displayed mayvary with the same programme. It is in-fluenced by, among other things, thewater temperature at each intake, thereactivation process, the water soften-ing unit, the type of detergent, theamount of crockery and how dirty it is.

When a programme is selected for thefirst time, the display will show the aver-age programme duration for a cold wa-ter intake.

The durations shown in the Programmechart refer to standard test loads andtemperatures.

Each time a programme is run, the elec-tronic unit calculates the programmeduration required according to the tem-perature of the water taken into thedishwasher and the amount of crockery.

Operation

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Energy managementTo save energy, the dishwasher willswitch off automatically 10 minutesafter the last time a button has beenpressed or 10 minutes after the end ofthe programme (see "Programme op-tions, Optimise standby").

Press the button to switch thedishwasher back on.

The dishwasher will not switch offwhilst a programme is running, duringthe Delay start period or if there is afault.

At the end of the programmeThe programme has ended when .shows in the display.

The drying fan may continue to run fora few minutes at the end of the pro-gramme.

The dishwasher can now be openedand unloaded.

To prevent the risk of steamdamage to the worktop edgingabove the dishwasher, it is advisableto leave the door closed until you areready to unload the crockery. Altern-atively you can open the door fullyuntil the crockery is cool enough tounload. Do not leave the door onlypartially open.

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Switching offAt the end of a programme:

The dishwasher can be switched offat any time using the button.

Switching the dishwasher off during aprogramme stops the programme.

Switching the dishwasher off during therun-up to a delay start time will alsostop the process.

If the dishwasher is not going to beused for a longer period of time, e.g.whilst on holiday, the stopcockshould be closed.

Unloading the dishwasherDishes tend to break and chip moreeasily when they are hot. Allow thedishes to cool until they are comfortableenough to handle before unloadingthem.

If you open the door fully after switchingoff, the dishes will cool much faster.

First unload the lower basket, then theupper basket and finally the cutlery tray(depending on model). This will prevent water drops from theupper basket and cutlery tray from fall-ing onto the dishes in the lower basket.

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Interrupting a programmeA programme is interrupted as soon asthe door is opened. If the door is closed again, the pro-gramme will continue from the point itwas at before the door was opened.

Water in the dishwasher may behot. Danger of scalding.Only open the door if absolutely ne-cessary and exercise extreme cau-tion when doing so. Before closingthe door again, leave it ajar for ap-prox. 20 seconds. This will enablethe temperature in the wash cabinetto settle. Then raise the door up andpush until the catch engages.

Changing a programme

If the detergent dispenser flap hasalready opened, do not change theprogramme.

If a programme has already started andyou wish to change it, proceed as fol-lows:

Press and hold the / button forat least one second.

The programme will be cancelled.

Select the programme you want, andthen start it.

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TurboThe Turbo option reduces the durationof programmes in which this option isavailable.

In order to achieve optimum cleaningresults consumption rates are increasedwith this option.


The / indicator light will flash.

Select a programme.

Press the Turbo button.

The Turbo indicator light comes on.

You can now start a programme.

The option selected will remain activefor all programmes until the setting ischanged.

DetergentAgentFor optimum cleaning results, the dish-washer automatically adjusts the pro-gramme sequence to the type of deter-gent being used. Depending on the pro-gramme, this can mean that the runningtime and energy consumption varyslightly.

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Refill remindersIf you only ever use combinationproducts in your dishwasher, you canswitch the refill reminders for salt andrinse aid off if you wish. Doing so willnot affect the DetergentAgent function.




Press the button nine times.

The indicator will flash rapidly ninetimes at intervals.

The flashing sequence in the display in-dicates whether the refill indicatorshave been activated or not.

– : Refill indicators activated

– : Refill indicators deactivated

Press the / button to change thesetting.




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Delay startYou can set the start time for a pro-gramme, e.g. to take advantage of nighttime electricity tariffs. The start time canbe delayed between 30 minutes and 24hours. The delay period is shown in 30minutes increments for a delay periodbetween 30 minutes and 9 hours 30minutes. It is shown in hours for periodslonger than this.

When using the Delay start function,make sure that the detergent com-partment is dry before adding deter-gent. Wipe dry with a cloth if neces-sary. If the compartment is wet,powder detergent can becomelumpy and stick to the dispenser,with the result that it is not fully dis-pensed.Do not use liquid detergent when se-lecting Delay start, as it can run intothe dishwasher before it is required.

To prevent children coming intocontact with dishwasher detergent:Add the detergent immediately be-fore starting the programme, i.e. be-fore activating Delay start with the/ button. Then lock the doorwith the safety lock.


The / indicator light will flash.

Select the programme you want.

Press the button.

The last Delay start time used will ap-pear in the display. The indicatorlight will come on.

Set the required time using the button.

If you keep the button pressed in,the time will increase automatically upto hours. To get back to . hours,press the button twice.

Press the / button.

The / indicator will light up.

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If optimise standby is switched on(see "Programme options, Optimisestandby") the display will go out aftera few minutes, leaving just the / indicator flashing slowly.

Press any button to switch the displayback on again for a few minutes.

The time up until the programme startswill show counting down in the displayin hours for durations above 10 hours,and in minutes for durations below this.

When the set time is reached, the pro-gramme selected will start automatic-ally. The time remaining will appear inthe display and the indicator lightwill go out.

How the Delay start time is shown inthe display:

up to 59 minutes:e.g. 30 minutes = .1 hour up to 9 hours 30 minutes:e.g. 5 hours = .over 10 hours:e.g. 15 hours =

Starting a programme before theDelay start period has elapsed:

A programme can be started before theDelay start period has elapsed. Proceed as follows:

Press and hold the / button forat least one second.

The indicator light goes out and the/ indicator light begins flashing.

Press the / button again.

The programme will begin and the / indicator light will light up.

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Adjust AutomaticYou can adjust the Automatic pro-gramme so that it will remove stubbornsoiling in a lightly soiled load.






The flashing sequence in the display in-dicates whether Adjust Automatic is ac-tivated or not.

– : "Adjust Automatic" activated

– : "Adjust Automatic" deactivated




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MemoryYou can use the "Memory" option tosave the last programme selected. Instead of the ECO programme, the lastprogramme selected will be selectedwhen the dishwasher is switched offand back on again or the door isopened and then closed at the end of aprogramme.






The flashing sequence in the display in-dicates whether the "Memory" functionis activated or not.

– : "Memory" activated

– : "Memory" deactivated




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Optimise standby"Optimise standby" is activated by de-fault.

To save energy the dishwasher willswitch off automatically a few minutesafter the last time a button has beenpressed or after the end of a pro-gramme.

The dishwasher will not switch offwhilst a programme is running, duringthe Delay start period or if there is afault.

Optimise standby can be switched off ifyou prefer. If you do this the durationbefore the dishwasher switches offautomatically increases to approx. 6hours. Doing this will increase energyconsumption.


Press the / button in and whilstholding it in switch the dishwasheron using the button. Keep the / button pressed in forat least four seconds until the /indicator light comes on.


Press the button eight times.

The indicator will flash rapidly eighttimes at intervals.

The flashing sequence in the displayshows whether Optimise standby is ac-tivated or not.

– : "Optimise standby" activated

– : "Optimise standby" deactivated




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Factory defaultIf you have altered any settings from thefactory default, you can re-set themback to the factory default settings.





The indicator light will do one longflash and two short flashes at intervals.

The flashing sequence in the display in-dicates whether a setting has beenchanged from its factory default.

– : All settings are set to factory de-fault settings.

– : At least one setting has beenchanged.

To reset the dishwasher to the factorydefault settings, press the / but-ton.



Programme chart

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Programme Programme sequence

Pre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying

°C °C

Automatic Variable programme sequence, sensor-controlled adjustment according to the amount of crockery and level of food deposits

X 47-55 X 65 X

Gentle X 44 X 65 X

ECO 1) 45 X 58 X

Light soiling50 °C

X 50 X 68 X

Intensive75 °C

2X 75 X 68 X

1) This programme is the most efficient in terms of its combined energy and water con-sumption for cleaning normally soiled crockery.

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Consumption 2) Duration 2)

Energy Water

Cold water Hot water Litres Cold water Hot water

15 °C 55 °C 15 °C 55 °C

kWh kWh h:min h:min

0.85 5) -1.35 6) 0.65 5) -0.90 6) 13.5 5) -15.0 6) 1:30-2:50 1:25-2:40

1.25 0.60 19.0 1:48 1:38

1.06 3) / 1.04 4) 0.59 3) / 0.58 4) 13.5 2:51 2:41

1.45 0.75 19.0 2:04 1:56

1.80 1.05 23.5 2:47 2:37

2) Values quoted are in accordance with EN 50242. In practice there may be variations tothese figures due to variable conditions and data recorded by the sensors. Durationsshown will reflect your household conditions.

Selecting programme options will also affect consumption levels and programme dura-tions (see "Programme options").

3) Dishwashers with cutlery tray4) Dishwashers with cutlery basket5) Part load with light soiling6) Full load with heavy soiling

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Mixed, everyday crockery

Heat-sensitive glasses and plastic

Mixed crockery

Pots, pans, everyday porcelain and cutlery

All normal food deposits

Fresh, easily removed food deposits

Normal food deposits which have begun to dry on

Burnt-on, stubborn, dried-on food deposits containing

starch or protein 1)

Variable, sensor-controlled programme sequence

Shorter duration

This needs a gentle programme with glass care

Shorter duration

This needs a water and energy saving programme

Shorter duration

Average programme values

Shorter duration

Maximum cleaning power

1) Food such as potatoes, pasta, rice or stews can leave starchy deposits. Deposits containing protein can be left by food such as fried meat, fish or eggs and bakes.

Crockery Food deposits Action required

Programme chart

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-25 ml

or 1 tab

Automatic

+ Turbo

-20 ml

or 1 tab

Gentle

+ Turbo

-25 ml

or 1 tab

ECO

+ Turbo

-25 ml

or 1 tab

Light soiling 50 °C

+ Turbo

10 ml25 ml

or 1 tab

Intensive 75 °C

2) see "Detergent"

DetergentCompartment I 2) Compartment II 2)

Programme

Cleaning and care

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Check your dishwasher regularly (ap-prox. every 4 - 6 months). This wayfaults and problems can be avoided.

The external surfaces of thedishwasher are susceptible toscratching.Contact with unsuitable cleaningagents can alter or discolour the ex-ternal surfaces.

Cleaning the wash cabinetThe wash cabinet is largely self-clean-ing, provided that the correct amount ofdetergent is always used.

If, however, there are limescale orgrease deposits in the cabinet, thesecan be removed with a special dish-washer cleaner (see "Optional ac-cessories"). Follow the instructions onthe packaging.

Using mainly low temperature pro-grammes (below 50 °C), could causebacteria and unpleasant odours to buildup in the wash cabinet. To avoid this,the Intensive 75°C programme shouldbe run once a month.

Clean the filters in the wash cabinetregularly.

Cleaning the door and the doorsealMould could build up on the door sealand the sides of the dishwasher door asthese surfaces are outside the washcabinet and so not accessed andcleaned by the spray arm jets.

Wipe the door seal regularly with adamp cloth to remove food deposits.

Wipe off any food or drink residueswhich may have dripped onto thesides of dishwasher door before clos-ing it.

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Cleaning the door front

Soiling that is left too long mightbecome impossible to remove andcould cause the external surfaces toalter or discolour.Remove any soiling immediately.

Clean the front with a clean spongeand a solution of hot water and wash-ing-up liquid. After cleaning dry with asoft cloth.A clean, damp microfibre clothwithout cleaning agent can also beused.

To avoid damaging the external sur-faces, do not use:

– cleaning agents containing soda, am-monia, acids or chlorides,

– cleaning agents containing descalingagents,

– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.powder cleaners and cream cleaners,

– solvent-based cleaning agents,

– stainless steel cleaning agents,

– dishwasher cleaner,

– oven sprays,

– glass cleaning agents,

– hard, abrasive brushes or sponges,e.g. pot scourers, brushes orsponges which have been previouslyused with abrasive cleaning agents,

– melamine eraser blocks,

– sharp metal scrapers,

– wire wool,

– steam cleaning appliances.

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Checking the filters in thewash cabinetThe filter combination in the base of thewash cabinet retains coarse soil fromthe suds solution, preventing it access-ing the circulation system and re-enter-ing the cabinet through the spray arms.

This dishwasher must not beused without all the filters in place.

Collection of coarse soil may cause thefilters to clog. The level of soiling andtime it takes before the filters needcleaning will vary depending on use.

Check the condition of the filters reg-ularly and clean them if necessary.

Cleaning the filters Switch the dishwasher off.

Turn the handle anti-clockwise to re-lease the filter combination .

Lift the filter combination out of thedishwasher . Remove any coarseparticles and rinse the filter well un-der running water. Use a nylon brush if necessary.

Make sure that when cleaningthe filters, no coarse soil falls into thecirculation system, causing a block-age.

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To clean the inside of the filter, the flapmust be opened:

Press catches together in the dir-ection of the arrows as shown, andopen the filter .

Rinse all the filters under running wa-ter.

Then close the flap so that the catchengages.

Replace the filter combination so thatit lies flat in the base of the wash cab-inet.

Then turn the handle clockwise tolock the filter combination in place.

Take care when you are fittingthe filter combination that it is se-cured in position correctly.Otherwise coarse soil could get intothe circulation system and cause ablockage.

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Cleaning the spray armsParticles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets and bearings. The sprayarms should therefore be inspected andcleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6months).

Switch the dishwasher off.

Remove the spray arms as follows:

Take out the cutlery tray (if your dish-washer is fitted with one).

Push the top spray arm upwards toengage the inner ratchet. Then un-screw the spray arm.

Push the middle spray arm upwards to engage the ratchet. Then un-screw the spray arm .

Remove the lower basket.

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

Use a pointed object to push foodparticles into the spray arm jets.

Rinse thoroughly under running wa-ter.

Replace the spray arms and checkthat they rotate freely.

Problem solving guide

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Most minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may resultfrom incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Depart-ment.

The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.You should, however, note the following:

Unauthorised or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage tothe appliance.Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably qual-ified and trained person in strict accordance with current local and nationalsafety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorisedwork.

Technical problems

Problem Cause and remedy

The / indicatordoes not flash afterswitching the dish-washer on with the button.

The appliance is not plugged in. Insert the plug and switch on at the socket.

The mains fuse has tripped. Reset the trip switch in the mains fuse box or re-

place the fuse in the plug (minimum fuse rating -see data plate).

The dishwasher stopsduring a programme.

The mains fuse has tripped. Reset the trip switch in the mains fuse box or re-

place the fuse in the plug (minimum fuse rating -see data plate).

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The / and indic-ators are flashing at thesame time.Fault number isshowing in the display.

There may be a technical fault. Switch the dishwasher off with the button. Switch the dishwasher back on after a few

seconds. Select the programme you want. Press the / button.

If the indicator lights flash again, there is a technicalfault. Call the Miele Service Department.

Fault :The drain pump is stillrunning, even with thedoor open.

The Waterproof system has reacted. Close the stopcock. Call the Miele Service Department.


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Water inlet fault


The / indicatorlight flashes on and off.

The stopcock is closed. Open the stopcock fully.

The dishwasher stopsduring a programme.The / indicatorlight is flashing.The fault number or appears in the dis-play.

Before rectifying the problem: Switch the dishwasher off with the button.

The water intake is restricted. Open the stopcock fully and start the programme

again. Clean the water inlet filter (see "Maintenance"). The water pressure at the intake is lower than

50 kPa (0.5 bar). Seek professional advice.

Water drainage fault


The dishwasher stopsduring a programme.The / indicatorflashes.Fault code shows inthe display.


The water outlet is restricted. There might be water in the wash cabinet. Clean the filter combination (see "Cleaning and

care, Cleaning the filters"). Clean the drain pump (see "Maintenance"). Clean the non-return valve (see "Maintenance"). Remove any kink or loop in the drain hose.


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General problems


The indicator lights anddisplay are dark.

The display has switched off automatically to saveenergy. Switch the dishwasher on again with the but-

ton.

Detergent residue is leftin the dispenser at theend of a programme.

The dispenser was still damp when detergent was ad-ded. Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding de-

tergent.

The detergent dis-penser lid cannot beclosed properly.

Clogged detergent residue is blocking the catch. Clean the detergent from the catch.

At the end of a pro-gramme there is a filmof moisture on the in-side of the door and theinterior cabinet walls.

This is caused by the drying system and does not in-dicate a fault. The moisture will dissipate after awhile.

Water remains in thewash cabinet at the endof a programme.


The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged. Clean the filter combination (see "Cleaning and

care, Cleaning the filters").The drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked. Clean the drain pump or the non-return valve (see

"Maintenance").The drain hose is kinked. Remove any kink from the drain hose.


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Noises


Knocking noise in thewash cabinet.

A spray arm is knocking against an item in a basket. Interrupt the programme, and rearrange the items

which are obstructing the spray arm.

Rattling noise in thewash cabinet.

Items of crockery are insecure in the wash cabinet. Interrupt the programme, and rearrange the items

of crockery.A foreign object (e.g. a cherry stone) has becomelodged in the drain pump. Remove the foreign object from the drain pump

(see "Maintenance, Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valve").

Knocking noise in thewater pipes.

This may be caused by the on-site installation or thecross-section of the piping. This has no influence on dishwasher function. If in

doubt, contact a suitably qualified plumber.


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Unsatisfactory washing result


The dishes are notclean.

The dishes were not loaded correctly. See notes in "Loading the dishwasher".

The programme was not powerful enough. Select a more powerful programme (see "Pro-

gramme chart").There is some stubborn soiling although most of thecrockery is only lightly soiled (e.g. with tea stains). Select the "Adjust Automatic" programme option

(see "Programme options").Not enough detergent was dispensed. Use more detergent, or change your detergent.

Items are blocking the path of the spray arms. Rearrange the items so that the spray arms can ro-

tate freely.The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinetis not clean or is not correctly fitted. This may cause the spray arm jets to get blocked. Clean and/or fit the filter combination correctly. Clean the spray arm jets, if necessary (see "Clean-

ing and care, Cleaning the spray arms").The non-return valve is open and blocked. Dirty waterhas flowed back into the wash cabinet. Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve

(see "Maintenance").

Smearing appears onglassware and cutlery.There is a bluish sheenon the surface of glass-ware; film can be wipedoff.

The rinse aid dosage is set too high. Reduce the dosage. See "Before using for the first

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Crockery is not dry orcutlery and glasses areflecked.

The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse aidreservoir is empty. Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage or

change the brand of rinse aid (see "Before usingfor the first time, Rinse aid").

Crockery was taken out of the cabinet too soon. Leave it in for longer (see "Operation").

Combination products have been used which haveimpaired drying performance. Change your detergent, or replenish the rinse aid

(see "Before using for the first time, Rinse aid").

Glassware has a brownor blue tinge, and filmcannot be wiped off.

This may be caused by the detergent. Change your detergent.

Glassware is dull anddiscoloured; film cannotbe wiped off.

The glassware is not dishwasher-proof. The surfacesare affected. There is no remedy.

Purchase glassware which is dishwasher-proof.

Tea or lipstick stainshave not been com-pletely removed.

The wash temperature of the selected programmewas too low. Select a programme with a higher wash temperat-

ure.The bleaching effect of the detergent used is too low. Change your detergent.

Plastic items are discol-oured.

Natural dyes e.g. from carrots, tomatoes or ketchupmay be the cause. The amount of detergent used orits bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with nat-ural dyes. Use more detergent (see "Operation, Detergent").

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White residue is visibleon crockery and cutlery,clouding occurs onglassware; film can bewiped off.

The rinse aid dosage is set too low. Increase the dosage. See "Before using for the

first time - Rinse aid".There is no salt in the salt reservoir. Fill the salt reservoir (see "Before using for the first

time, Dishwasher salt").The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor-rectly. Replace it, making sure that it screws back on cor-

rectly.An unsuitable combination product has been used. Change your detergent. Use a standard liquid, tab-

let or powder detergent.The water softener is programmed to too low a waterhardness level. Programme the water softener for harder water

(see "Before using for the first time, Watersoftener").

There are rust stains oncutlery.

The affected items are not corrosion resistant. There is no remedy.

Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-proof.A programme was not run after dishwasher salt wasadded. Traces of salt have got into the wash cycle. Always run the Gentle programme with the

Turbo option selected and without any crockery inthe dishwasher after adding dishwasher salt.

The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor-rectly. Replace it, making sure that it screws back on cor-

rectly.

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Cleaning the water inlet filterA filter is incorporated in the screw con-nection of the valve on the water inlethose. The filter must be cleaned whendirty, otherwise insufficient water flowsinto the wash cabinet.

The plastic housing of the waterconnection contains an electricalcomponent.The housing must not be dipped inwater.

Recommendation

If the mains water contains a large num-ber of insoluble substances, we recom-mend fitting a large-area filter in theconnection between the stopcock andthe water inlet hose threaded union. This filter is available from Miele.

Cleaning the filter:

Disconnect the dishwasher from themains supply. Switch off at the mains socket andwithdraw the plug.

Close the stopcock.

Unscrew the inlet hose.

Carefully remove the seal.

Withdraw the filter using pointed pli-ers and rinse clean under running wa-ter.

Replace the filter and seal, makingsure they are sitting correctly.

Reconnect the inlet hose to the stop-cock, making sure it goes on cor-rectly and is not cross-threaded.

Open the stopcock.

If water leaks out, the inlet hose maynot be connected securely or it mayhave been screwed on at an angle.

Unscrew and reconnect the water in-let valve correctly.

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Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveIf the water has not been pumped awayat the end of a programme the drainpump or the non-return valve might beblocked. They are, however, easy toclean.

Disconnect the dishwasher from themains supply. Switch off at the mainssocket and withdraw the plug.

Take the filter combination out of thewash cabinet (see "Cleaning andcare", "Cleaning the filters").

Scoop the water out of the cabinetusing a suitable container or utensil.

Press the catch for the non-returnvalve inwards .

Tilt the non-return valve inwards untilit is released .

Rinse it thoroughly under running wa-ter and remove any soiling from thenon-return valve.

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

Remove all foreign objects from thedrain pump carefully (watch out forglass splinters which are particularlydifficult to detect). Turn the drainpump impeller by hand to check thatthere are no more obstructions. Youwill feel a little resistance when youturn the impeller.

Carefully replace the non-returnvalve.

Ensure that the catch engagescorrectly.

Be very careful not to damagesensitive components when cleaningthe drain pump and the non-returnvalve.

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RepairsIn the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please contact:

– your Miele Dealer, or

– the Miele Service Department

Contact details for Miele are given atthe end of this booklet. N.B. A call-out fee will be charged for servicevisits where the problem could havebeen resolved as described in theseinstructions.

When contacting the Service Depart-ment or your Dealer, please quote themodel and serial number of your dish-washer, both of which are shown on thedata plate on the right hand side of thedoor.

GuaranteeIn the U.K, the appliance is guaranteedfor 2 years from the date of purchase.However, you must activate your coverby calling 0845 365 6640 or registeringonline at www.miele.co.uk.

Guarantee: Other countriesFor information on the appliance guar-antee specific to your country pleasecontact Miele. See end of this bookletfor contact details.

Note for test institutesAll information required regarding com-parison testing and measuring noiselevels is given in the "Comparisontests". The latest version of this leaflet can beordered by email from:

– [email protected]

Please quote your postal address, aswell as the model and serial number ofyour dishwasher (see data plate).

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Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid aswell as cleaning and care products areavailable as optional accessories.All the products are designed for usewith Miele dishwashers.

These and many other useful productscan be ordered from Miele or via theMiele Webshop (see end of this bookletfor contact details).

Dishwasher detergent, rinseaid and saltWhen you decided to buy a Miele dish-washer you chose excellent quality andperformance. However, ensuring thatyour dishwasher always delivers thebest possible results will also dependon your choice of dishwasher deter-gent, rinse aid and salt, as cleaning res-ults can vary depending on the brandused. With Miele products, you can be sure ofoptimum results as these products havebeen specially designed for Miele dish-washers.

Detergent tabs

– sparkling results even with stubbornfood deposits

– combination product with other com-ponents such as rinse aid, salt andglass protection additives

– phosphate free - helps protect theenvironment

– water-soluble wrapping - no need tounwrap

Powder detergent

– with active oxygen for thoroughcleaning

– with enzymes which are effectiveeven in low temperature programmes

– with glass protection against corro-sion

Rinse aid

– for sparkling glasses

– helps crockery to dry

– with glass protection against corro-sion

– specially designed cap for precise,easy dispensing

Dishwasher salt

– prevents limescale on crockery andin the appliance

– extra coarse-grained

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Dishwasher care productsMiele cleaning and care productsprovide optimum care for your dish-washer.

Dishwasher cleaner

– cleans the dishwasher effectively andthoroughly

– removes grease, bacteria and un-pleasant odours

– ensures excellent dishwashing results

Descaling agent

– removes heavy limescale deposits

– mild and gentle with natural citricacid

Conditioner

– removes odours, limescale and lightdeposits

– maintains the elasticity and leaktightness of the seals

Freshener

– neutralises unpleasant odours

– fresh, pleasant lime and green teascent

– easy to attach to the dishwasher bas-ket

– very economical, lasts for 60 washcycles

Electrical connection

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The appliance is supplied with a mainscable with moulded plug ready for con-nection to a switched socket.

The electrical socket must beeasily accessible after the dish-washer has been installed. Do notconnect the dishwasher to the mainselectricity supply by an extensionlead. Extension leads do not guaran-tee the required safety of the appli-ance (e.g. danger of overheating).

If the connection cable is damaged, itmust be replaced with a Miele cable ofthe same type (available from Miele) bya Miele approved service technician orsuitably qualified person only.

Do not connect the appliance to an in-verter such as those used with anautonomous energy source e.g. solarpower. When switched on, peak loadsin the system can cause the safetyswitch-off mechanism to be triggered.This can damage the electronic unit. The appliance must not be used withso-called energy-saving deviceseither. These reduce the amount of en-ergy supplied to the appliance, causingit to overheat.

Before connecting the appliance,check that the connection data onthe data plate (voltage, frequencyand fuse rating) matches the mainselectricity supply. If in any doubt,consult a qualified electrician.

The data plate is located on the right-hand side of the door.

The electrical installation mustbe in compliance with current localand national safety regulations. Inthe U.K. it must comply with BS7671.

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The Miele waterproof anti-leaksystemProvided your dishwasher has been in-stalled correctly, the Miele WaterProofSystem will protect you from waterdamage throughout its lifetime.

Connection to the water supply

Water in the dishwasher mustnot be used as drinking water.

– The dishwasher may be connected toa cold or hot water supply, max.60 °C. We would only recommend connec-tion to a hot water supply if it is eco-nomical, e.g. a solar powered supply.When connected to a hot water sup-ply all programme stages whichwould otherwise be carried out withcold water will be carried out with hotwater.

– The inlet hose is approx. 1.5 m long.A 1.5 m long flexible metal extensionhose (pressure tested to 14000kPa/140 bar) is available as an op-tional accessory, if required.

– A stopcock with a 3/4" male threadmust be provided on site.

– This appliance is constructed tocomply with IEC/EN/DIN 61770 //VDE 0700 Section 600, and may beconnected to a suitable supplywithout an extra non-return valve ifnational regulations permit.

– The water pressure (flow pressure atthe take-off point) must be between50 and 1000 kPa (0.5 and 10 bar). Ifthe water pressure is too high, apressure reducer valve must be fitted.

After connecting the dishwasher tothe water supply, check that allplumbing connections are watertight.

To avoid any damage to the ap-pliance, the dishwasher must only beoperated when it is connected to afully vented plumbing system.

The inlet hose must not beshortened or damaged in any way asit contains electrical components(see illustration).

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Drainage– The appliance drainage system is fit-

ted with a non-return valve, whichprevents dirty water from flowingback into the dishwasher via thedrain hose.

– The dishwasher is supplied with ap-prox. 1.5 m of flexible drain hose withan internal diameter of 22 mm.

– The drain hose can be extended us-ing a connection piece to attach afurther length of hose. The drainagelength must not be longer than 4 m,and the delivery head must not ex-ceed 1 m.

– If the hose is to be directly fitted tothe drainage outlet on site, use thehose clip supplied (see installationsheet).

– The hose can be directed to the leftor the right of the appliance.

– The on-site connector for the drainhose can be adapted to differentwidths of hose. If the connector pro-trudes too far into the drain hose, itwill need to be shortened. Otherwisethe drain hose may become blocked.

– The drain hose must not beshortened.

Make sure that there are no kinksin the hose, and that it is notsquashed or stretched.

After connecting the dishwasher tothe drainage system, check that allplumbing connections are watertight.

Venting the drainage system

If the on-site drain connection is situ-ated lower than the guide path for thebottom basket rollers in the open door,the drainage system must be vented.Otherwise a siphoning effect during aprogramme can cause the appliance toempty itself of water.

To vent it: Open the dishwasher doorfully.

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

Cut off the top of the vent valve in thewash cabinet.

Technical data

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Technical data

Dishwasher model Standard XXL

Height freestanding model 84.5 cm(adjustable + 3.5 cm)

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Height built-in model 80.5 cm(adjustable + 6.5 cm)

84.5 cm(adjustable + 6.5 cm)

Height of building-in recess Min. 80.5 cm(+ 6.5 cm)

Min. 84.5 cm(+ 6.5 cm)

Width 59.8 cm 59.8 cm

Width of building-in recess 60 cm 60 cm

Depth freestanding model 60 cm -

Depth built-in model 57 cm 57 cm

Weight max. 64 kg max. 56 kg

Voltage See data plate

Connected load See data plate

Fuse rating See data plate

Power consumption whenswitched off

0.2 W 0.2 W

Power consumption when notswitched off

1.0 W 1.0 W

Test certificates awarded See data plate

Water pressure (flow rate) 50 - 1000 kPa(0.5 - 10 bar)

50 - 1000 kPa(0.5 - 10 bar)

Hot water connection Up to max. 65 °C Up to max. 65 °C

Delivery head Max. 1 m Max. 1 m

Drainage length Max. 4 m Max. 4 m

Mains cable Approx. 1.7 m Approx. 1.7 m

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

* depending on model

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Data sheet for household dishwashersIn acc. with delegated regulation (EU) No. 1059/2010

MIELE

Model name / identifier G 4202

Rated capacity in standard place settings, for the standard cleaning cycle 13

Energy efficiency class

A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient) A+

Annual energy consumption (AEc) 1 295 kWh/year

Energy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle (Et) 1,04 kWh

Weighted power consumption in off-mode (Po) 0,20 W

Power consumption in left-on mode (Pl) 1,00 W

Weighted annual water consumption (AWc) 2 3.780 Litres/year

Drying efficiency class

A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) A

Standard programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates 3 ECO

Programme time for the standard cleaning cycle 172 min

Duration of the left-on mode (Tl) 4 10 min

Airborne acoustical noise emissions 46 dB(A) re 1 pW

Built-in -

● Yes, standard feature1

Based on 280 standard cleaning cycles using cold water fill and the consumption of the low powermodes. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.

2Based on 280 standard cleaning cycles. Actual water consumption will depend on how the applianceis used.

3This programme is suitable to clean normally soiled tableware and is the most efficient programme interms of combined energy and water consumption.

4If the household dishwasher is equipped with a power management system.

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Ireland

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