Miele 10 014 200 manual

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    Oper ating Instructions Dishwasher T o prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐ fore installation or use. en-US M.-Nr . 10 014 200 HG05[...]

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    Contents 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS ................................................................. 5 Guide to the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 14 Appliance overview ................................................................................................ 14 Control[...]

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    Contents 3 T urning off .............................................................................................................. 47 Unloading the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 47 Interrupting a pr ogram ..........................................................................[...]

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    Contents 4 F requently Asked Questions ............................................................................... 72 T echnical problems ................................................................................................ 72 Wat er intake fault ........................................................................................[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS 5 This dishwasher complies with current safety r equirements. Inap‐ pr opriat e use can, however , lead to personal injury and damage to property . T o avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher , please read the installation plan and the oper ating instructions carefully befor e it is installed and u[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS 6 Correct use  This dishwashe r is intended for use in domestic households and similar residential envir onments.  This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use.  It must only be used as specified in these oper ating instructions for cleaning domestic dishware and cutlery . Any other usage is not supported[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS 7 Safety with children  Chil dren must be k ept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised.  Chil dren should be supervised t o ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep small childr en away from the appliance at all times to avoid the risk of injury . There is the risk that child[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS 8 T echnical safety  Installatio n, repair , and maintenance work should only be per‐ formed by a Miele-authorized service t echnician. Work by unquali‐ fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warr anty .  Befor e installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of dam‐ age. Under no circumst[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS 9  T o avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher , make sure that the connection data on the data plate (fuse r ating, voltage, and frequen‐ cy) matches the electrical supply before connecting the dishwasher to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.  Do not con nect the dishwasher to the[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS 10  The manu facturer's warr anty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repair ed by a Miele-authorized service t echnician.  Defective co mponents should be replaced by Miele original parts only . Only with these parts can the manufacturer guar antee the safe‐ ty of the appliance.  During insta[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS 11 Pr oper installation  The dishwasher must be install ed and connected in compliance with the installation plan.  Be car eful when installing the dishwasher . Wear pr otective gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components.  The dishwasher must be corr ectly aligned horizontally t o ensure problem-fr[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS 12  Do not sit or lea n on the opened door . This could cause the dish‐ washer to tip and be damaged, and you could get injur ed.  Dishes can be very hot at the end of a progr am. Allow them to cool until they are comfortable enough t o handle before unloading.  Only use deter gent and rinse aid formulated[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS 13  Please obser ve the information given in "T echnical data" r egard‐ ing the capacity of the dishwasher . Accessories  Use only ge nuine original Miele parts. If spare parts or accesso‐ ries from other manufactur ers are used, the warr anty may become invalid. Disposal of your old dishwasher ?[...]

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    Guide to the dishwasher 14 Appliance overview a Upper spr ay arm (not visible) b Cutlery tray (depending on model) c Upper basket d Middle spray arm e Air intake for drying (depending on model) f Lower spr ay arm g Filter system h Data plate i Rinse aid reservoir j Dual compartment detergent dis‐ penser k Reservoir for dishwasher salt[...]

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    Guide to the dishwasher 15 Control panel a On/Off  sensor b utton F or switching the dishwasher on and off. b Information  sensor bu tton F or displaying additional information about the option in the display . c Selection sensor buttons F or selecting the option marked with a dash list ed ne xt to the sensor but‐ ton. F or altering values [...]

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    Guide to the dishwasher 16 Display functions General information The display is used to select or set the following: – The progr am – Any options – The Delay Start function – The Settings  menu – The display of information The display can show the following: – The progr am name – The progr am stage – The current time of day and t[...]

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    Caring for the envir onment 17 Disposal of packaging material The cardboar d box and packaging pr o‐ t ect the appliance during shipping. These materials ar e biodegradable and recyclable. Please r ecycle. Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances may contain materials th at can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling authority about[...]

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    Before using for the first time 18 Opening the door At the end of progr ams wi th a drying phas e (see "Pr ogram overview"), the door will open automatically a little in order t o help the drying process. This function can be deactivated if pr e‐ ferred (see "Settings menu - AutoOpen").  T o open the door , reach under the [...]

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    Before using for the first time 19 Closing the door  P ush the baskets in.  T hen raise the door upwar ds until the catch engages. The door will then close automatically .  Danger of crushing injuries! Do not put your hand inside the door as it is closing. Child safety lock Use the safety lock to pr event children fr om opening the dishwas[...]

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    Before using for the first time 20 Basic settings  T urn the dishwasher on using the  sensor button. The welcome screen will appear when the dishwasher is turned on for the first time. Language The display will change automatically to the scr een for setting the language.  Select the language you want as well as the cou ntry, if appropriat[...]

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    Before using for the first time 21 Wat er hardness The display changes to the water har d‐ ness setting. – The dishwasher must be progr am‐ med for the wat er har dness in your area. – Y our local water supplier can t ell you the wat er har dness level in your area. – Where the wat er hardness fluctuates e.g. between 10 - 16 gr/gal (10 - [...]

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    Before using for the first time 22 Before using the appliance for the first tim e, you require: – Appro x. 2 lbs (1 kg) of dishwasher salt – Domestic dishwasher deter gent – Rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers Every dishwasher is test ed at the fac‐ t ory . There will be residual wat er in the appliance from this t est. It is not [...]

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    Before using for the first time 23 Filling the salt reservoir Important! Before filling the salt r es‐ er voir with dishwasher salt for the first time, you must fill it with appro x. 2 qt (2 l) of water to enable the salt t o dissolve. Once the dishwasher has been used for the first time, ther e is always suf‐ ficient water in the r eservoir . [...]

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    Before using for the first time 24 Salt refill indicator  Fi ll the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt for reactivation when  Refill salt appears in the display (If it appears during a progr am, wait until the end of the progr am).  Confirm with OK . The message will go out.  Risk of corr osion! Immediately after filling the salt r es?[...]

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    Before using for the first time 25 Rinse aid Rinse aid is needed to pr event spotting on dishes and glassware. The rinse aid is filled in the reservoir and the set amount will be automatically dosed.  Filli ng the rinse aid reservoir with deter gent will damage the reservoir . Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers int o the [...]

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    Before using for the first time 26  Add rinse aid only until it is visible in the opening. The rinse aid reservoir holds appr ox. 3.7 o z. (110 ml).  Close the flap firmly so that it clicks int o place. Otherwise water can ent er the rinse aid reservoir during a pr o‐ gram.  W ipe up any spilled rinse aid. This prevents over -foaming occ[...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 27 Tips Remove coarse food residues fr om the dishwar e. There is no need t o rinse items under runni ng water!  Do not wash it ems soiled with ash, sand, wax, grease, or paint in the dishwasher . These will damage the dishwasher . Dishware can be loaded anywher e in the baskets, but the following notes should be observed[...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 28 Items not recommended for dish‐ washing – Wooden cutlery, cutting boar ds and dishwar e or it ems with wooden parts – Craft it ems, antiques, valuable vases, and decor ative glasswar e – Plastic items which ar e not heat-re‐ sistan t: the high temper atures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape.[...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 29 Loading e xamples Loading for 10 standar d place settings with cutler y tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray (depending on model)[...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 30 Loading for 16 standar d place settings with cutler y tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray (depending on model)[...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 31 Loading for 10 standar d place settings with cutler y basket Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery basket[...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 32 Loading for 13 standar d place settings with cutler y basket Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery basket[...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 33 Upper basket  F or safety reasons, do not oper‐ ate the dishwasher without the upper and lower baskets in place (ex cept when running the Tall items progr am, if available).  Use the upper bask et for small, light‐ weight and delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls, etc. Shallow pans or cass[...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 34 XXL cup rack (depending on model) The cup rack can be set at two differ ent widths so that it can also acc ommodate large cups.  P ull the cup r ack upwards and click it back into position at the r equired width. Glassware rack This rail is designed t o hold glasses with long stems secur ely .  L ower the r ail and [...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 35 Adjusting the upper basket In order t o gain more space for taller it ems the upper basket can be adjust ed on three levels with 3/4" (2 cm) be‐ tween each level. The upper basket can also be set at an angle with one side high and the other side low . Mak e sure, however , that the basket can slide smoothly in and [...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 36 Lower bask et  F or larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc. Glasses, cups and small items such as saucers can also be placed in the lower basket. Do not place thin, deli‐ cate glasswar e in the lower basket.  Place large platt ers and dishes in the center of the lower bask[...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 37 Glass rack  The glass rack can be r aised to make more r oom for tall items.  S tem glasswar e, e.g. wine glasses or champagne flutes, can be leaned against the glass rack or suspended from it. Y ou can set the glass r ack at two differ‐ ent heights.  Slide the gl ass rack t o the desired height until the catch[...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 38 Hinged spikes The spikes at the front ar e used for washing plates, soup bowls, platters, dessert bowls, and saucers. The spikes can be lowered t o make mor e r oom for large items, e.g. pots, pans and dishes.  P r ess the yellow lever downwards  , and then lower the spikes  . Bottle holder The bottle holder can [...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 39 Grates and filt ers Y ou can also wash Miele gr ates, the Miel e griddle plate, and Miele r ange hood filters.  Select the Grates & Filters pr ogr am for optimum dishwashing results.  P r otruding parts can damage the dishwasher . Load the dishwasher in such a way that no corners protrude over the side of the ba[...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 40 Griddle plate  L oad the griddle plat e in the bottom basket. T o do so. fold over the front row of spikes.  Arr ange the griddle plat e with the grilling surface facing upwards t o guarant ee better drying. Filters Y ou can wash two r ange hood filters in the upper b asket and two in the bottom basket at once. If y[...]

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    L oading the dishwasher 41 Cutlery 3D cutlery tray (depending on model)  Arr ange the cutlery in the tr ay as shown. T o make unloading much easier , cutler y shou ld be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc. Spoon heads should be placed in con‐ tact with at least one of the serr at ed re‐ tainers on the base o[...]

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    Operation 42 Detergent  O nly use deter gents formulated for domestic dishwashers. Refer to the manufactur er's packaging as t o whether T ab products are suitable for the water har dness level in your area. Please note that the cleaning and dry‐ ing results of T ab detergents can vary greatly . F or optimum cleaning and dr ying re‐ sul[...]

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    Operation 43 Adding detergent  P r ess the opening catch on the de‐ ter gent dispenser . The flap will spring open. The flap is always open at the end of a pr ogr am.  Add the requir ed amount of detergent and close the flap.  Mak e sure that the det ergent packag‐ ing is properly closed aft er use to avoid it getting damp and becoming[...]

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    Operation 44 T urning on  Mak e sure the spr ay arms are not ob‐ structed.  Clo se the door .  T urn on the water supply if it is turned off.  T urn the dishwasher on using the  sensor button. The progr am menu of the last selected pr ogr am will appear in the display . Selecting a progr am Choose your progr am according to the typ[...]

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    Operation 45 Starting a progr am The dishwasher can be started only if the door is closed.  Pr ess the Start sensor button. The progr am starts, and the prompt Dishes can be added appears in the dis‐ play . As long as this prompt is showing, dishware can be added without com‐ promising the wash r esults.  W at er in the dishwasher may be [...]

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    Operation 46 Energy management T o save energy, the dishwasher will switch off aut omatically 10 minutes af‐ ter the last time a button has been pressed or aft er the end of a progr am.  P r ess the  sensor button to turn the dishwasher back on. The dishwasher will not turn off auto‐ matically if the time of day display has been activat e[...]

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    Operation 47 T urning off At the end of a pr ogram:  The dishwasher can be turned off at any time using the  sensor butt on. T urning the dishwasher off during a pro‐ gr am st ops the progr am. T urning the dishwasher off during the delay star t time will also stop the pr oc‐ ess. If the dishwasher is not going to be used for a longer per[...]

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    Operation 48 Interrupting a progr am A progr am will be interrupted as soon as the door is opened.  Clo se the door and press the S tart senso r button. The progr am will continue from the point at which it was int errupted.  W at er in the dishwasher may be hot. Danger of scalding! Only open the door if absolutely nec‐ essar y and ex ercis[...]

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    Options 49 Options In the progr am menu, you can select "Opti ons" for the progr am you have se‐ lected.  T urn the dishwasher on using the  sensor button.  Se lect a progr am.  Select the Options option. All available options will appear listed in the display . Those that can be used with the pro‐ gram select ed will be i[...]

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    Options 50 Extra dry The Extra Dry extr a improves the drying performance in progr ams in which this option is available. Energy consumption is incr eased due t o an e xtended fan running time and an increased final rinse t emperatur e. Soak The Soak extr a is used for soaking dish‐ ware with dried on soiling. Energy and wat er consumption will i[...]

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    Options 51 Delay Start with EcoStart There ar e three ways of delaying the star t of a progr am. Y ou can set the start time or the finish time of a progr am. Y ou also have the option of taking ad‐ vantage of time variable economy rat es of electricity using the FlexiTimer func‐ tion. When using the Delay Start function, mak e sure that the de[...]

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    Options 52 Start at With the Start at function, you set the e xact time at which you want the pr o‐ gram t o start.  Use +/- t o set the hour and confirm with OK . The hour will be saved and the minute number block will be highlighted.  Use +/- to set the minutes and con‐ firm with OK . The display will switch to the pr ogram menu.  Co[...]

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    Options 53 EcoStart The FlexiTimer function allows you to take advantage of time variable econo‐ my rat es of electricity . Before you can use this option, you must set up to three electricity r ate time zones (see "Settings menu - EcoStart"). Y ou then set the latest time at which the progr am selected should end. The dishwasher will s[...]

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    Pr ogram overview 54 Pr ogram When to use Pr ogram sequence Pr e- wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying Normal Pr ogram for r egular use to com‐ plet ely wash a full load of nor‐ mally soiled dishware with the ability to adjust ener gy and wa‐ ter consumption based on the soil load of the dishware. If re‐ q uired X If re‐ q uire[...]

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    Pr ogram overview 55 Pr ogram When to use Pr ogram sequence Pr e- wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying Economy Wat er and energy saving pr ogr am for standard dish‐ ware soiling that has not dried on, with a long soak‐ ing time and a low temper‐ ature. X X X X Clean Machine Special cleaning progr am t o r emove grease deposits from[...]

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    Settings menu 56 Adjusting default values Opening the Settings menu  T urn the dishwasher on with the  sensor button if it is turned off. The main menu will appear in the dis‐ play . If the memory function is activated, the progr am menu for the progr am last se‐ lected will be displayed instead (see "Settings menu - Memory"). I[...]

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    Settings menu 57 Time of day The dishwasher is delivered with the time of day (clock) display d eactivated. T o save energy, the dishwasher will turn off aut omatically a few minutes aft er the last time a button has been pr essed or after the end of a pr ogram. Setting the time of day (clock) dis‐ play When the time of day (clock) display has be[...]

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    Settings menu 58 W ater hardness This appliance is fitted with a water soft ener . The dishwasher must be progr ammed for the water har dness in your area. – The dishwasher must be progr am‐ med for the wat er har dness in your area. – Y our local water supplier can t ell you the wat er har dness level in your area. – Where the wat er hardn[...]

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    Settings menu 59 Rinse aid Y ou can adjust the rinse aid dosage for best r esults. The rinse aid dosage is set in stages from 0 t o 6. It is set to 3 at the factory . The rinse aid dosage can turn out to be hig her than the set value due to the au‐ tomatic adjustment of the Sensor wash progr am. If spots appear on dishware and glass‐ war e: –[...]

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    Settings menu 60 BrilliantLight This dishwasher has interior lighting. When the door is open, the lighting will switch off aut omatically after 15 mi‐ nutes. The interior lighting can be switched off.  Select the setting you want and con‐ firm with OK . Refill indicators If you consistently use a T ab detergent and the r efill indicat ors fo[...]

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    Settings menu 61 Saving options Additional progr am options can be add‐ ed t o some pr ograms, e.g., Short (see "Pr ogram options - Options"). Y ou can use the Save options option to save settings you have chosen for a particular progr am so that they are au‐ tomatically selected when you run the progr am in the future. The dishwasher[...]

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    Settings menu 62 T emperature Y ou can set whether the temper ature should be displayed in °C/Celsius or °F/ F ahrenheit. The factory default setting is °C.  Select the option you want and con‐ firm with OK . Brightness There ar e seven different display bright‐ ness settings.  Select the brightness you want and confirm this with OK . [...]

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    Settings menu 63 Night time Y ou can select the times for night time t o begin and end.  Select the Start at option.  Use +/- t o set the time in hours and minutes for the night time to begin and confirm both with OK .  Select the Finish at option.  Use +/- t o set the time in hours and minutes for the night time to end and confirm both[...]

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    Settings menu 64 EcoStart In order t o run your dishwasher in the most economical way, you can use the FlexiTimer option t o take advantage of your electricity supplier's time variable rat es (see "Options - Delay start with EcoStart - EcoStart"). With this option selected, your dish‐ washer will start automatically at your electri[...]

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    Settings menu 65 Changing the electricity rate times Y ou can change the start, finish or pri‐ ority of an ele ctricity rat e time.  Selec t an electricity rat e time from R1-R3 to change.  Selec t the setting you want to change.  Use +/- t o change the setting and confirm with OK . The change will be saved. Deleting the electricity rate[...]

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    Settings menu 66 Showroom progr am F or demonstration purposes only . The dishwasher is fitted with various demonstr ation pr ograms for showr oom use. – Demo mode Demonstr ation pr ogram for show‐ rooms. – Demo with sound T his progr am activates the cir culation pump to demonstr ate the sound of the dishwasher . – Demo Drying Plus Th e do[...]

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    Cleaning and care 67 Check and clean your dishwasher regularly . This will help avoid prob‐ lems and faults.  All sur faces are susceptible t o scratching. Contact with unsuitable cleaning ag ents can alter or discolor all surfa‐ ces. Cleaning the wash cabinet Generally, the wash cabinet is self clea ning if the correct amount of det er‐ g[...]

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    Cleaning and care 68 Cleaning the door front  I f soiling remains longer , it may happen that the surfaces can be‐ come discolored or changed. Remove any soiling immediately .  Cle an the front with a solution of warm water and a little dishwashing liquid applied with a soft sponge. Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft cloth.  G lass clean[...]

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    Cleaning and care 69 Filter system The filter system in the base of the wash cabinet pr events food fr om being redeposit ed on dishes. It also protects the circulation pump fr om damage caused by foreign objects.  This dishwasher must not be u sed without all the filters in place! Collection of coarse soil may cause the filt ers to clog. The le[...]

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    Cleaning and care 70 T o clean the inside of the filter , the flap must be opened:  P r ess catches  together in the di‐ rection of the arr ows as shown, and open the filter  .  Rin se all the filters under running wa‐ ter .  Then close the flap so that the catch engages.  Replace the filter system so that it lies flat in the [...]

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    Cleaning and care 71 Cleaning the spray arms P articles of food can get stuck in the spr ay arm jets and b earings. The spray arms should therefor e be inspected and cleaned regularly (appr ox. every 4 - 6 months).  T urn the dishwasher off. Remove the spray arms as follows:  T ake out the cutlery tray (if your dish‐ washer is fitted with o[...]

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    F requently Asked Questions 72 With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐ ance, some of which may result fr om incorrect oper ation, can be put right without contacting Miele Service. This will save time and money . The following guide may help you to find the r eason for a fault, and to correct it. Y ou s[...]

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    F requently Asked Questions 73 Problem P ossible cause and solution The buzzer sounds. One of the following fault messages appears in the display: Before fixing the fault:  T urn the dishwasher off using the  sensor but‐ ton.  Technical fault F XX There may be a t echnical fault. After a few seconds:  T urn the dishwasher back on. [...]

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    F requently Asked Questions 74 W ater intake fault Problem P ossible cause and solution The buzzer sounds. One of the following fault messages appears in the display:  Water intake fault Open the water supply The water supply is turned off.  T urn on the water supply all the way .  Water intake Before fixing the f ault:  T urn the dishw[...]

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    F requently Asked Questions 75 W ater drainage fault Problem P ossible cause and solution The buzzer sounds. The following fault mes‐ sage appears in the dis‐ play:  Drain fault Before fixing the fau lt:  T urn the dishwasher off with the  button. There is a pr oblem with the water intake. Ther e might be wat er in the wash cabinet. ?[...]

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    F requently Asked Questions 76 General pr oblems Problem P ossible cause and solution This display is dark. The dishwasher has switched off automatically to save ener gy .  T urn the dishwasher on again using the  sensor button. The interior lighting does not switch on when the door is opened. The interior lighting has been switched off.  [...]

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    F requently Asked Questions 77 Noises Problem P ossible cause and solution There is a knocking noise in the wash cabi‐ net. A spray arm is hitting the dishwar e.  Int errupt the pr ogram, and r earrange the items which are obstructing the spr ay arm. There is a rattling noise in the wash cabinet. Dishware is moving ar ound in the wash cabinet.[...]

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    F requently Asked Questions 78 P oor cleaning results Problem P ossible cause and solution The dishes are not clean. The dishes were not loaded corr ectly .  See notes in "L oading the dishwasher". The progr am was not powerful enough.  Select a mor e int ensive progr am (see "Progr am overview"). There is some stubborn so[...]

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    F requently Asked Questions 79 Problem P ossible cause and solution Dishware is not dry or cutler y and glasses are spotty . The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse aid r eservoir is empty .  Replenish the reservoir , increase the dosage, or change the brand of rinse aid (see "Befor e using for the first time - Rinse aid"). Di[...]

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    F requently Asked Questions 80 Problem P ossible cause and solution White residue is visible on dishware and cut‐ lery, clouding occurs on glassware; this film can be wiped off. The rinse aid dosage is too low .  Incr ease the dosage (see "Settings menu - Rinse aid"). The salt reservoir is empty .  Fill the salt reservoir (see &qu[...]

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    F requently asked questions 81 Cleaning the drain pump and non -return valve If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a p rogr am, the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however , easy to clean.  T urn off the dishwasher and pull the plug.  T ake the filter syst em out of the wash cabinet (see "Clea[...]

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    Customer service 82 Repairs F or problems that you cannot resolve on your own, please contact: – your Miele dealer or – Miele Service The telephone number for Miele is li sted at the back of these instruc‐ tions. In the event of a fault which you cannot corr ect yourself please contact the Miele Service Department at the phone number on the b[...]

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    Optional accessories 83 Dishwasher deter gent and rinse aid, as well as clea ning and care pr oducts, are available as optional accessories. All the products ar e designed for use with Miele dishwashers. These and many other useful products can be or der ed via the Miele website or from Miele (see end of this manual for contact details). Dishwasher[...]

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    Optional accessories 84 Dishwasher care products Miele cleaning and care pr oducts pro‐ vide optimum car e for your dishwasher . Dishwasher cleaner – Cleans the dishwasher effectively and thor oughly – Removes grease, bact eria, and un‐ pleasant odors – Ensures e xcellent dishwashing re‐ sults Dishwasher descaler – Removes heavy lime [...]

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    85 Installation Instructions Please refer t o the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions. T o comply with IEC sound testing pr otocols, please contact Miele for additional instructions. Information is subject to change. Please r efer to our website to obtain the most curr ent pr oduct specification, technical & warr anty informat[...]

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    Electrical connection 86 Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dange rous. Check that the voltage, frequency and fuse r ating shown on the data plate match the household mains supply . The power outlet must be accessible aft er installation. Do not use an e x‐ tension cor d to connect the dish‐ washer to the mains[...]

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    Electrical connection 87 Hardwired electrical connection It is p ossible to har dwire this appliance to an e xisting power cable. CA UTION: Before servicing, discon‐ nec t the power supply by either re‐ moving the fuse, shutting off the power main or manually "tripping" the circuit br eaker . Installation work and repairs should on ly[...]

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    W ater connection 88 Connection to the water sup‐ ply  W at er in the dishwasher must not be used as drinking water . – The dishwasher may be connected to a col d or hot water supply up to a maximum of 140°F/60°C. We would only r ecommend connec‐ tion to a hot water supply if it is eco‐ nomical, e.g. a solar-power ed supply . When conn[...]

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    W ater connection 89 Drainage – The machine comes equipped with a built- in non-return valve on the dis‐ charge side t o prevent waste wat er from flowing back int o the dishwash‐ er . – T ake the dr ain line of the dishwasher and attach the dr ain line as high as possible under the counter rim of the kitchen sink before connecting the end [...]

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    Sound emission testing 90 Pr erequisites for sound emission tests Load the dishwasher with 16 sta ndar d place settings and use the Normal pr o‐ gram. Setup for sound emission tests The dishwasher must be set up according t o the following specifications.  Install the dishwashe r into an analyzing unit.  Secur e the fr ont panel.[...]

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    Sound emission testing 91  Push the pr ovided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until it is flush with the appliance feet  .  P ush the t oe-kick into place in such a way that it is flush with the door front  .[...]

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    Sound emission testing 92  Remo ve the prot ective film from the provided insulating strip (depending on model)  .  P ush the insulating strip int o the front top edge of the t oe-kick  .[...]

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    9 Independence Way Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: Fax: www.mieleusa.com U.S.A. Miele, Inc. National Headquarters Please have the model and serial number of your appliance available before contacting Technical Service. Canada Importer Miele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre 800-843-7231 609-419-9898 609-419-4298 Technical Service & Support Natio[...]

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