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Operating instructions Dishwashers To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is es- sential to read these instructions as well as the installation sheet be- fore it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB HG07 M.-Nr. 11 521 990
Contents
Warning and safety instructions ...................................................................... 6
Guide to the appliance ...................................................................................... 15
Appliance overview ............................................................................................. 15
Control field ......................................................................................................... 16
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 17
Before using for the first time .......................................................................... 18
Opening the door ................................................................................................ 18
Closing the door.................................................................................................. 18
Activating the safety lock .................................................................................... 18
Water softener ..................................................................................................... 19
Displaying and setting the water hardness .................................................... 20
Dishwasher salt ................................................................................................... 21
Filling the salt reservoir................................................................................... 22
Refilling the salt .............................................................................................. 23
Rinse aid.............................................................................................................. 24
Adding rinse aid ............................................................................................. 25
Filling the rinse aid container.......................................................................... 25
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 27
Economical dishwashing..................................................................................... 27
Loading the dishwasher.................................................................................... 28
General information ............................................................................................. 28
Upper basket....................................................................................................... 30
Adjust the upper basket ...................................................................................... 32
Lower basket ....................................................................................................... 33
Cutlery tray/cutlery basket (depending on model) .............................................. 34
Loading the cutlery tray.................................................................................. 34
Loading the cutlery basket ............................................................................. 35
Loading examples ............................................................................................... 36
Dishwashers with cutlery tray......................................................................... 36
Dishwashers with cutlery basket.................................................................... 38
Detergent ........................................................................................................... 40
Active ingredients ............................................................................................... 40
Detergent dispensing .......................................................................................... 41
Adding detergent................................................................................................. 42
Operation............................................................................................................ 43
Switching on the dishwasher .............................................................................. 43
Selecting a programme ....................................................................................... 43
Display of programme running time .................................................................... 44
3Contents Starting the programme ...................................................................................... 44 End of programme............................................................................................... 45 Energy management ........................................................................................... 45 Switching off the dishwasher .............................................................................. 46 Unloading the crockery ....................................................................................... 46 Interrupting a programme.................................................................................... 47 Cancelling or changing a programme ................................................................. 47 Options ............................................................................................................... 48 Timer ................................................................................................................... 48 Programme overview ........................................................................................ 50 Programme options........................................................................................... 54 Express ........................................................................................................... 54 Switching off the refill reminders ......................................................................... 55 Extra clean........................................................................................................... 56 Extra dry .............................................................................................................. 57 Factory defaults................................................................................................... 58 Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 59 Cleaning the wash cabinet .................................................................................. 59 Cleaning the door and the door seal................................................................... 60 Cleaning the control panel .................................................................................. 60 Cleaning the appliance front ............................................................................... 60 Cleaning the spray arms...................................................................................... 61 Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................. 63 Cleaning the filters............................................................................................... 63 Cleaning the water inlet filter ............................................................................... 65 Cleaning the drain pump ..................................................................................... 66 Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 68 Technical problems ............................................................................................. 68 Fault messages ................................................................................................... 69 Water inlet fault ................................................................................................... 70 Water drainage fault ............................................................................................ 71 General problems with the dishwasher ............................................................... 72 Noises.................................................................................................................. 73 Unsatisfactory washing result ............................................................................. 74 Service................................................................................................................ 78 Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 78 EPREL database ................................................................................................. 78 Warranty .............................................................................................................. 79 4
Contents
Note for test institutes ......................................................................................... 79
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 80
Installation.......................................................................................................... 82
The Miele Waterproof system.............................................................................. 82
Water inlet ........................................................................................................... 82
Water drainage .................................................................................................... 84
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 86
Electrical connection ..................................................................................... 86
Technical data.................................................................................................... 87
5Warning and safety instructions
This dishwasher conforms to current safety requirements. Inappro-
priate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material dam-
age.
Please observe the installation sheet and read the operating in-
structions carefully before setting up the dishwasher and using it
for the first time. They both contain important information on its in-
stallation, safety, use and maintenance. This is to protect yourself
from injury and prevent damage to the dishwasher.
In accordance with standard IEC 60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the dishwasher as well as the safety instruc-
tions and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with these instructions.
Keep the installation sheet and the operating instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any future owner.
6Warning and safety instructions
Appropriate use
This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
This dishwasher is not intended for outdoor use.
This dishwasher is intended for use at altitudes of up to 4000 m
above sea level.
This dishwasher must only be used for cleaning domestic crock-
ery and cutlery. All other types of use are not permitted.
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 use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
7Warning and safety instructions Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the dish- washer unless they are constantly supervised. Children aged 8 and older may only use the dishwasher without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner. Children must be able to understand and recognise the possible dangers caused by incorrect operation. Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the dishwasher unsupervised. Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the dishwasher. Never allow children to play with the dishwasher. There is a danger that children might shut themselves in the dishwasher. If the automatic door opening mechanism is active (depending on the model), keep young children away from the area in which the door opens. There is a danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the opening mechanism. Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children may become en- tangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their head and risk suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children. Keep children away from detergents. Detergents cause severe skin burns and severe eye damage. They can cause burning in the mouth and throat, or inhibit breathing. It is therefore important to keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. De- tergent residues could still be present in the dishwasher. Seek med- ical advice immediately if a child has swallowed or inhaled any deter- gents. 8
Warning and safety instructions
Technical safety
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and re-
pairs must only be carried out by a qualified technician.
Damage to the dishwasher can compromise your safety. Before
using the dishwasher, check it for any visible damage. Never use a
damaged dishwasher.
The electrical safety of this dishwasher can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety re-
quirement is present. If in doubt, the electrical installation should be
checked by a qualified electrician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
or lack of earthing 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 supply
via a suitable socket and plug (e.g. a switched socket and fused 3-
pin plug in the UK). It must not be hard-wired. The electrical socket
must be easily accessible after the dishwasher is installed so that it
can be disconnected from the electricity supply at any time.
There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher be-
cause the building-in niche may be too small. Danger of overheating
and fire risk if the dishwasher were to be pushed up against a plug.
The dishwasher must not be installed underneath a hob. The high
temperatures radiated by hobs could damage the dishwasher below.
For the same reason, the appliance must not be installed next to
open fires or other appliances that give off heat, such as heaters
etc., not normally found in a kitchen.
9Warning and safety instructions Ensure that the connection data on the dishwasher’s data plate (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) match the mains electricity sup- ply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher. Compare these before connecting the appliance to the mains. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it has been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door springs. The dishwasher may only be operated if the door opening mech- anism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger whilst the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on the model) is active. To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly: - The door springs must be evenly adjusted on both sides. They are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the door cannot fall open. - The door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens at the end of the drying phase. Multi-socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (fire hazard). Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains electricity supply using a multi-socket ad- apter or an extension lead. The dishwasher 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 of frost occurring. Frozen hoses are at risk of tearing or bursting. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperat- ures below freezing point. To avoid any damage to the dishwasher, it must only be operated when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system. 10
Warning and safety instructions
The plastic housing of the water connection contains a solenoid
valve. The housing must not be dipped in water.
There are live wires in the water inlet hose. Do not cut the hose,
even if it is too long.
The integrated Waterproof system offers protection from water
damage, provided that the following conditions are met:
- Installation has been carried out correctly
- The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced
where this is noticeably required
- The stopcock is turned off during longer absences from the home
(e.g. whilst on holiday).
The Waterproof system will work even when the dishwasher is
switched off. However, the dishwasher must remain connected to
the electricity supply.
The water-connection pressure needs to be between 50 and
1,000 kPa.
A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous. If the dishwasher
gets damaged, switch it off at the mains immediately and call your
Miele dealer or Miele Service.
While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
We recommend replacing defective components with original
spare parts. If original Miele spare parts are installed correctly, Miele
ensures full compliance with safety requirements and the warranty
remains valid.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the dishwasher
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply (switch it off
and withdraw the plug from the socket).
11Warning and safety instructions
If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced with a
special cable of the same type (available from Miele). For safety reas-
ons this work must be carried out by a Miele authorised service
technician only.
Correct installation
The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance
with the supplied installation sheet.
Be careful before and while installing the dishwasher.
Some metal parts pose a risk of injury/being cut. Wear pro-
tective gloves.
The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure
problem-free operation.
In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwashers
must only be installed under a continuous worktop that is secured to
adjacent cabinetry.
The dishwasher must only be built into a tall unit if additional
safety precautions are taken. In order to safely install the appliance
in a tall unit, please use the Tall unit installation set and observe the
installation sheet provided. Otherwise there is the danger of the unit
tipping over.
The door springs must be evenly adjusted on both sides. They are
correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half
open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the door
cannot fall open.
The appliance must only be operated with properly adjusted door
springs.
If the door cannot be adjusted properly, contact the Miele Customer
Service Department.
The maximum weight of the front panel that can be aligned with the
factory fitted door springs is 10–12 kg (depending on model).
12Warning and safety instructions
Correct use
Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Risk of explosion.
Dishwasher detergents can cause burning on the skin and in the
eyes, nose, mouth and throat. Avoid contact with detergents. Do not
inhale powder detergents. Do not swallow dishwasher detergents.
Seek medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed
or inhaled.
Avoid leaving the dishwasher door open unnecessarily. You could
injure yourself on the open door or trip over it.
Do not sit or lean on the open door. The dishwasher could tip
over. This could injure you or damage the dishwasher.
Crockery may be very hot at the end of the programme. Allow the
dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before
unloading them.
Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish-
washers. Do not use washing-up liquid.
Do not use any commercial or industrial detergents. These may
cause material damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive
chemical reaction (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).
Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.
This will cause damage to the reservoir.
Do not fill the AutoDos (depending on model) with powder or li-
quid detergent. Loose detergent will damage the AutoDos.
Do not fill the salt reservoir with powder or liquid detergent. Deter-
gent will damage the water softener.
Only use special coarse-grained dishwasher salt or other pure kit-
chen salt for reactivation. Other salts may contain insoluble additives
that can impair the functioning of the water softener.
13Warning and safety instructions In dishwashers with a cutlery basket (depending on model), knives and forks should be placed with the handles upwards in the basket for safety reasons. Knives and forks placed with the handles down- wards pose a danger of injury. However, cutlery placed handle down in the basket will come out cleaner and drier. Plastic items that cannot withstand being washed in hot water, such as disposable plastic containers or plastic cutlery, should not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures in the dish- washer may cause them to melt or lose shape. If you use the timer option (depending on model), the detergent compartment must be dry. If it is not, wipe it until dry. The detergent will clump together if the detergent compartment is not dry, and this may mean that it is not fully rinsed out. Please observe the information given in the “Technical data” chapter regarding the capacity of the dishwasher. Accessories and spare parts Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war- ranty, performance and, if applicable, product liability claims will be invalidated. Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for 15 years following the discontinuation of your dishwasher. Transport Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position so that no water flows into the electrical controls, as this would cause faults. If you wish to transport the dishwasher, empty it and securely fasten all loose parts such as baskets, hoses and cables. 14
Guide to the appliance
Appliance overview
a Top spray arm g Filter combination
b Cutlery tray (depending on model) h Salt reservoir
c Upper basket (depending on model) i Data plate
d Middle spray arm j Rinse aid reservoir
e Aeration valve k Detergent compartment
f Bottom spray arm
15Guide to the appliance
Control field
a Programme selection d Start button with indicator light
For starting the selected programme.
ECO = ECO
Auto = Auto 45–65 °C e Express button
For reducing the programme dura-
45 °C = Gentle 45 °C
tion.
65 °C = QuickPowerWash 65 °C
f Timer button
75 °C = Intensive 75 °C For selecting a later programme start.
b Time display g Programme selection button
c Indicator lights/Refill reminders For programme selection.
/ = Inlet / Drain h ON/OFF button
= Rinse aid For switching the dishwasher on and
= Salt off.
These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models of dif-
ferent heights.
The different dishwasher models will be named as follows:
normal = dishwasher measuring 80.5 cm high (built-in appliance)
or 84.5 cm high (freestanding appliance)
XXL = dishwasher measuring 84.5 cm high (built-in appliance).
16Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing mater- Disposing of your old appli-
ial ance
The packaging is designed to protect Electrical and electronic appliances of-
the appliance from damage during ten contain valuable materials. They
transportation. The packaging materials also contain specific materials, com-
used are selected from materials which pounds and components, which were
are environmentally friendly for disposal essential for their correct function and
and should be recycled. safety. These could be hazardous to hu-
man health and to the environment if
Recycling the packaging reduces the
disposed of with your domestic waste
use of raw materials in the manufactur-
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
ing process and also reduces the
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
amount of waste in landfill sites.
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local com-
munity waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic ap-
pliances, or contact your dealer or
Miele for advice. You are also respons-
ible for deleting any personal data that
may be stored on the appliance being
disposed of. Please ensure that your
old appliance poses no risk to children
while being stored prior to disposal.
17Before using for the first time
Every dishwasher is tested at the fact- Closing the door
ory. There will be residual water in the Push the baskets right in.
appliance from this test. It is not an in-
dication that the dishwasher has been Then raise the door up, and push un-
used previously. til it clicks into position.
Opening the door Risk of crushing due to the door
closing.
When closing the door, you are at
risk of shutting your fingers in it.
Do not put your hand inside the door
as it is closing.
Activating the safety lock
Use the safety lock to prevent children
opening the dishwasher door. The door
can then only be opened by using a lot
of force.
To open the door, reach under the re-
cessed grip and pull the handle.
If the door is opened during operation
all wash functions are automatically in-
terrupted.
Risk of scalding due to hot wa-
ter.
During operation, water in the dish-
washer may be very hot.
During operation, only open the door
with extreme caution. To lock the door, push the slide un-
derneath the door grip to the right.
To unlock the door, push the slide to
the left.
18Before using for the first time
Water softener If the water hardness in your area is
In order to achieve good cleaning res- available in a unit other than °dH, you
ults, the dishwasher needs to operate can convert the values as follows:
with soft water. Hard water results in 1 °dH = 0.18 mmol/l = 1.78 °fH
the build-up of calcium deposits on The dishwasher is programmed at the
crockery and on the inner surfaces of factory for a water hardness level of
the appliance. 2.5 mmol/l (14 °dH – German scale).
Mains water with a water hardness level
higher than 0.9 mmol/l (5 °dH – German If your water hardness level corres-
scale) must be softened. This occurs ponds to this setting, you can skip to
automatically in the integrated water the next section.
softener. The water softener is suitable However, if you have a different water
for a water hardness level of up to hardness level, you must adjust the wa-
12.6 mmol/l (70 °dH – German scale). ter softener to match your water hard-
In order to be reactivated, the water ness.
softener requires dishwasher salt.
Depending on the water hardness level
(< 3.8 mmol/l, or < 21 °dH – German
scale), dishwasher salt is not required if
combination detergents are being used
(see “Detergent – Active ingredients”).
- You should programme the dish-
washer to the correct water hardness
for your area.
- Your local water authority will be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
- Where the water hardness fluctuates,
e.g. between 1.8 and 2.7 mmol/l (10–
15 °dH – German scale), always pro-
gramme the dishwasher to the higher
value (2.7 mmol/l or 15 °dH in this ex-
ample).
19Before using for the first time Displaying and setting the water The value set for the water hardness is hardness shown as a figure after in the time dis- Switch the dishwasher off with the play. button, if it is switched on. 4 will start flashing in the time dis- Press the Start button in and, whilst play. holding it in, switch the dishwasher A water hardness of 14 °dH is set. on using the button. Use the Start button to set the water Keep the Start button pressed in for hardness value in your area. at least 4 seconds until the Start in- The dosage amount increases each dicator light comes on. time you press the button. When the If this does not happen, start the pro- highest value is reached, the setting cedure from the beginning again. starts again from the beginning. Press the programme selection The setting is now saved. button 2 times. Switch the dishwasher off with the The left indicator light will flash rapidly 2 button. times at intervals. 20
Before using for the first time
Dishwasher salt Damage to the water softener
In order to maintain the water softener’s from detergent.
functions, the water softener must be Dishwasher detergent will damage
reactivated regularly. Reactivation oc- the water softener.
curs automatically every ninth pro- Do not fill the salt reservoir with
gramme sequence. At the start of the powder or liquid detergent.
next programme, an additional 4.4 l of
water is required for this process. En- Damage caused by using unsuit-
ergy consumption increases by able salts.
0.015 kWh and the programme is ex-
Some types of salt may contain in-
tended by 3 minutes.
soluble components which can
The above only applies to the ECO pro-
cause the water softener to malfunc-
gramme at a water hardness of
tion.
2.5 mmol/l (14 °dH – German scale). For
other programmes and water hardness Only use special coarse-grained
levels, the frequency of reactivation will dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen
differ. salt for reactivation.
In order to be reactivated, the water If you only ever use combination de-
softener requires dishwasher salt. tergent products containing salt and
Depending on the water hardness level rinse aid in your dishwasher, you can
(< 3.8 mmol/l, or < 21 °dH – German switch off both refill reminders if you
scale), dishwasher salt is not required if wish (see “Programme options –
combination detergents are being used Switching off the refill reminders”).
(see “Detergent – Active ingredients”).
Please make sure that if you stop us-
If the water in your area is very soft ing combination detergents, you refill
and constantly lower than 0.9 mmol/l the dishwasher salt and rinse aid.
(5 °dH – German scale) you do not Switch the refill reminders back on if
need to add dishwasher salt. The salt required.
refill indicator will automatically switch
off after the water hardness has been
set accordingly (see “Before using for
the first time – Displaying and setting
the water hardness”).
21Before using for the first time
Filling the salt reservoir
Before filling the salt reservoir for the
first time, you must fill it with approx.
2 l of water to enable the salt to dis-
solve.
Once the dishwasher has been used
once, there is always sufficient water
in the salt reservoir.
Remove the lower basket from the
wash cabinet and unscrew the salt
reservoir cap.
Danger of corrosion due to saline Place the funnel provided over the
solution. salt reservoir and carefully fill with
Water or saline solution will run out dishwasher salt until the reservoir is
of the reservoir when the cap is full. The salt reservoir holds up to
opened. Saline solution that runs out 2 kg of salt, depending on the type of
can cause corrosion in the wash salt used.
cabinet and to the dishwasher load. Clean off salt residues from around
The salt reservoir should therefore the salt reservoir opening. Next,
only be opened in order to replenish screw the salt reservoir cap on again
the salt. firmly.
Fill the salt reservoir with approx. 2 l Immediately after filling the salt reser-
of water (first use only). voir and each time you remove the
salt container cap, run the
65 °C QuickPowerWash pro-
gramme with the Express pro-
gramme option selected without a
load in the dishwasher to dissolve
and remove any traces of salt from
the wash cabinet.
22Before using for the first time
Refilling the salt After the salt reservoir has been filled,
When the Salt indicator lights up, the refill reminder may still appear in the
wait until the end of the programme display if the salt concentration has not
and then refill the salt reservoir. yet reached the correct level. It will go
out once the salt concentration has
Risk of corrosion due to saline reached the correct level.
solution. The salt refill indicator will be switched
Saline solution that runs out can off if you have programmed the dish-
cause corrosion in the wash cabinet washer for a water hardness below
and to the load items. 0.9 mmol/l (5 °dH – German scale).
Each time you remove the salt reser-
voir cap, you must run the
65 °C QuickPowerWash pro-
gramme with the Express pro-
gramme option selected without any
load items in the dishwasher. This
will dissolve and remove any traces
of salt from the wash cabinet.
23Before using for the first time
Rinse aid If you only ever wish to use combina-
Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that tion products in your dishwasher,
water does not cling and leave marks you do not need to add rinse aid.
on crockery during the drying phase, However, for optimum rinsing and
and helps crockery dry faster after it drying results, use dishwasher deter-
has been washed. gent and add dishwasher salt and
Rinse aid is poured into the container rinse aid separately.
and the amount set is dispensed auto-
matically. Please make sure that if you stop us-
ing combination detergents, you refill
Washing-up liquid or detergent the dishwasher salt and rinse aid.
can cause damage. Switch the refill reminders back on if
Washing-up liquid and detergent can required.
damage the rinse aid container.
Only fill it with rinse aid formulated
for domestic dishwashers.
Alternatively, you could use liquid citric
acid at a concentration of up to 10 %.
The resulting rinsing and drying quality
on the crockery will not, however, be as
good as when rinse aid is used.
Risk of acid damage.
The dishwasher can be damaged by
high concentrations of acid.
Under no circumstances should you
use citric acid with a higher acid
content.
24Before using for the first time
Adding rinse aid Close the lid firmly until you hear it
click into place. Otherwise, water can
enter the rinse aid container during a
programme.
Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents excess foam developing
during the next programme.
Filling the rinse aid container
When the refill reminder Rinse aid
appears in the display, the container
contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 to 3
programmes only.
Refill with rinse aid in plenty of time.
Press the yellow button on the lid
of the rinse aid container. The rinse aid refill reminder will disap-
pear.
The lid will spring open.
If you only ever use combination de-
tergent products containing salt and
rinse aid in your dishwasher, you can
switch off both refill reminders if you
wish (see “Programme options –
Switching off the refill reminders”).
Fill with rinse aid until the filling level
indicator (arrow) changes to a dark
colour while the door is horizontally
open.
The rinse aid container holds approx-
imately 110 ml.
25Before using for the first time
Setting the rinse aid dosage Switch the dishwasher off with the
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for button, if it is switched on.
best results. Press the Start button in and, whilst
The rinse aid dosage can be set from 0 holding it in, switch the dishwasher
to 6 ml. on using the button.
3 ml is the factory default setting. Keep the Start button pressed in for
The rinse aid dosage can turn out to be at least 4 seconds until the Start in-
higher than the set value due to the dicator light comes on.
automatic adjustment of the pro- If this does not happen, start the pro-
gramme. cedure from the beginning again.
If spots appear on crockery and glass- Press the programme selection
ware: button 3 times.
- Increase the rinse aid dosage. The left indicator light will flash rapidly 3
If clouding or smearing appears on times at intervals.
crockery and glassware: The dosage set will appear in the time
- Decrease the rinse aid dosage. display after .
will start flashing in the time display.
Setting 3 is set.
Use the Start button to select the re-
quired setting.
The dosage amount increases each
time you press the button. When the
highest value is reached, the setting
starts again from the beginning.
The setting is now saved.
Switch the dishwasher off with the
button.
26Caring for the environment
Economical dishwashing - You can connect the dishwasher to a
hot water supply. A hot water con-
This dishwasher is exceptionally eco-
nection is particularly suitable with
nomical in its use of water and electri-
energy-saving water heating sources,
city.
such as solar energy with a circula-
You can make the most of your appli-
tion system.
ance by following these tips:
If the water is heated by electricity,
- Washing in a dishwasher generally we would recommend connection to
uses less water and energy than cold water.
washing by hand.
- There is no need to pre-wash items
under running water, and this unne-
cessarily increases water and energy
consumption.
- For the most economical dishwash-
ing, make full use of the basket capa-
city without overloading the dish-
washer. This results in the most eco-
nomical dishwashing in terms of en-
ergy and water consumption.
- Choose the programme to suit the
type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling (see “Pro-
gramme overview”).
- Select the ECO programme for en-
ergy-saving dishwashing. This pro-
gramme is the most efficient in terms
of its combined energy and water
consumption for cleaning crockery
with a normal level of soiling.
- Follow the detergent manufacturer’s
recommendations on detergent
dosage.
- When using powder or liquid deter-
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gent, you can use /3 less detergent if
the baskets are only half full.
27Loading the dishwasher
General information - The spray arms must not be blocked
by items which are too tall or hang
Remove coarse food residues from
through the baskets. Test for free
crockery.
movement by manually rotating the
There is no need to pre-wash items un- spray arms.
der running water.
- Make sure that small items cannot
fall through the holders in the bas-
Damage can be caused by ash,
kets.
sand, wax, lubricating grease or
Small items such as lids should
paint.
therefore be placed in the cutlery tray
These substances will contaminate or cutlery basket (depending on
the dishwasher and can then no model).
longer be removed.
Do not wash items soiled with these Some foods may contain natural dyes,
substances in the dishwasher. e.g. carrots, tomatoes or ketchup.
These dyes can discolour plastic items
Crockery can be loaded anywhere in in the dishwasher if large quantities of
the baskets, observing the following these foods are in contact with the
notes: crockery inside the appliance. The sta-
- Do not place crockery and cutlery in- bility of plastic items is not affected by
side other items where they will cover this discolouration.
one another. Washing silverware can also cause
plastic items to discolour.
- Load the crockery so that water can
access all surfaces. This ensures that
they get properly cleaned.
- Make sure that all items are securely
positioned.
- Hollow items such as cups, glasses,
pots, etc. must be inverted in the
basket.
- Tall and narrow hollow items, such as
champagne glasses, should be
placed in the middle of the basket
rather than in the corners. This en-
sures the hollow items are more eas-
ily accessed by the water jets.
- Wide based items should ideally be
placed at an angle so that water can
run off them freely.
28Loading the dishwasher
Items not suitable for dishwashers: Damage due to caustic alkaline
- Wooden cutlery and crockery or detergents.
items with wooden parts: these may Aluminium parts (e.g. the grease fil-
discolour and fade. The glue used in ters of cooker hoods) can be dam-
these items is not dishwasher-proof aged by caustic alkaline detergents.
and wooden handles may come In extreme cases, there is a risk of an
loose after being washed in a dish- explosive chemical reaction (such as
washer. an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reac-
- Craft items, antiques, valuable vases tion).
and decorative glassware: such items Aluminium components must not be
are not suitable for dishwashers. cleaned in the dishwasher with
caustic alkaline commercial or indus-
- Plastic items that are not heat resist- trial detergents.
ant: the high temperatures in the
dishwasher may cause them to melt Tip: When purchasing new crockery
or lose shape. and cutlery, make sure they are dish-
- Copper, brass, tin and aluminium washer-proof if you want to wash them
items: these may discolour or be- in the dishwasher.
come dull. Glass care
- Colours painted over a glaze: these - Clouding may occur on glasses after
may fade after a number of washes. frequent washing in the dishwasher.
- Delicate glassware and glassware When washing delicate glassware in
containing lead crystal: clouding may the dishwasher, ensure that only a
occur over time. special glass-care programme with
very low temperatures is selected
Silver (see “Programme overview”). This will
Silver that has been in contact with reduce the risk of clouding.
foods containing sulphur can discolour. - Purchase glassware that is dish-
These include egg yolk, onions, mayon- washer-safe (e.g. Riedel glassware).
naise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish brine
and marinades. - Use detergents with glass protective
Silverware previously cleaned with a additives.
silver polish may still be damp or spot-
ted at the end of a programme, where
water has not run off smoothly.
Tip: Rub the silver dry with a cloth.
29Loading the dishwasher
Upper basket Loading the FlexCare cup rack
You can put cups, small bowls and flat
See the “Loading the dishwasher”
crockery on the FlexCare cup rack.
chapter, “Loading examples” section
Glasses can be arranged along the cup
for examples of how to load crockery
rack so they sit securely during the pro-
and cutlery.
gramme.
Loading the upper basket
Damage due to leaking water.
If you run the dishwasher without the
upper basket, water can leak out of
the dishwasher.
Only run the dishwasher with the up-
per basket in place (except during
the programme Tall items, if available).
Use the upper basket for small, light-
weight and delicate items such as
cups, saucers, glasses, dessert
bowls etc.
Shallow pans or casserole dishes can Lower the cup rack to do so.
also be placed in the upper basket. Raise the cup rack upwards to make
Long items such as soup ladles and room for tall items.
mixing spoons should be placed lying
down across the front of the upper
basket.
30Loading the dishwasher
Adjusting the FlexCare cup rack
You can set the height and depth of the
cup rack at 2 different levels so that it
can accommodate larger cups and so
that taller crockery can be placed un-
derneath it.
Pull the cup rack upwards and click it
into the desired position (see arrow).
31Loading the dishwasher
Adjust the upper basket To raise the upper basket:
In order to gain more space for taller Lift the basket up until it clicks into
pieces of crockery in the lower or upper place.
basket, the upper basket can be adjus-
To lower the upper basket:
ted on three levels with 2 cm between
each level. Pull upwards on the levers at either
side of the upper basket.
The upper basket can also be set at an
angle so that water can run off freely Adjust the basket to the desired
from recesses. Make sure, however, height and then push the levers se-
that the basket can slide smoothly in curely back down into position.
and out of the wash cabinet.
When adjusting the upper basket,
Pull out the upper basket. make sure it does not block the
middle spray arm.
32Loading the dishwasher
Lower basket Lowering the spikes
The rows of spikes at the front are used
See the “Loading the dishwasher”
for washing plates, soup bowls, plat-
chapter, “Loading examples” section
ters, dessert bowls and saucers.
for examples of how to load crockery
and cutlery. Both right-hand rows of spikes can be
lowered to make more room for large
Loading the lower basket items such as pots, pans and serving
Place larger and heavier items such dishes.
as plates, serving platters, sauce-
pans, bowls etc., in the lower basket.
Glasses, cups and small plates and
saucers can also be placed in the
lower basket.
Loading the MultiComfort zone
The rear section of the lower basket is
used for washing cups, glasses, plates
and pots and pans.
Press the yellow lever downwards ,
and then lower the rows of spikes .
Place very large plates in the middle
of the lower basket.
Tip: When tilted, plates up to 35 cm in
diameter can be accommodated.
33Loading the dishwasher
Cutlery tray/cutlery basket (de-
pending on model)
See “Loading the dishwasher – Load-
ing examples” for examples of how to
load crockery and cutlery.
Load the cutlery into the cutlery tray
or into the cutlery basket (depending
on the model).
Loading the cutlery tray
To make unloading easier, cutlery
should be grouped in zones, one for
knives, one for forks, one for spoons, If spoon handles do not fit between
etc. the holders, then lay them the other
way round.
Spoon heads should be placed in con-
tact with at least one of the serrated re- Arrange tall items (such as cake
tainers on the base of the tray to ensure servers) so that they do not block the
that water runs off them freely. upper spray arm.
34Loading the dishwasher
Loading the cutlery basket
Fit the insert onto the cutlery basket if
The cutlery basket can be placed any- required.
where on the front rows of spikes in the
left or right corner of the lower basket.
To avoid the risk of injury, knives and
forks should be placed with the
handles upwards in the cutlery bas-
ket. However, cutlery placed handle
down in the cutlery basket will come
out cleaner and drier.
Place small items of cutlery in the in-
dividual slots on three sides of the
cutlery basket.
Loading the cutlery insert for the cut-
lery basket Place cutlery into the insert with the
Use the insert supplied for heavily handles facing downwards.
soiled items of cutlery. As this insert Arrange them evenly along the insert.
separates the items, they do not over-
lap and can be more easily accessed by
the water jets.
35Loading the dishwasher Loading examples Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket 36
Loading the dishwasher
Cutlery tray
Heavily soiled crockery
37Loading the dishwasher Dishwashers with cutlery basket Upper basket Lower basket 38
Loading the dishwasher
Cutlery basket
Heavily soiled crockery
39Detergent
Active ingredients There are different types of detergent:
- Powder and liquid gel detergents.
Damage caused by using unsuit-
These detergents allow you to adjust
able detergents.
the amount dispensed according to
Detergents that are not suitable for the size of the load and level of soil-
domestic dishwashers can cause ing.
damage to the dishwasher or to the
load. - Tab detergents. These are suitable for
Only use detergents formulated for most levels of soiling.
domestic dishwashers. As well as the usual detergents, com-
bination products are also available.
Modern detergents contain various act- These contain rinse aid and water
ive ingredients, the most important of softener (dishwasher salt).
which are: Only use these combination detergents
- Water softening complexing agents for the water hardness levels recom-
to prevent calcification. mended by the manufacturer on the
packaging.
- Alkalis to aid removal of dried-on The cleaning and drying performance of
soiling. these combination detergents can vary
- Enzymes to break down starch and greatly.
loosen protein.
For optimum cleaning and drying res-
- Oxygen-based bleaching agents to ults, use dishwasher detergent and
remove coloured stains (e.g. tea, cof- add salt and rinse aid separately.
fee, tomato sauce).
Most dishwasher detergents are mildly
alkaline and contain enzymes and oxy-
gen-based bleaching agents.
40Detergent
Risk of chemical burns from de- Detergent dispensing
tergent. The detergent compartment holds a
Dishwasher detergents can cause maximum of 50 ml.
burning on the skin and in the eyes,
There are marks in the detergent com-
nose, mouth and throat.
partment to aid with dispensing: 20, 30,
Avoid contact with detergents. max. When the door is opened to a ho-
Do not inhale powder detergents. Do rizontal position, they show the approx-
not swallow dishwasher detergents. imate fill level in ml and the maximum
Seek medical attention immediately if fill height.
detergent has been swallowed or in-
haled. Follow the detergent dosage recom-
Keep children away from detergents. mended by the manufacturer on the
Detergent residues could still be packaging.
present in the dishwasher. Keep chil- Unless directed otherwise, use one
dren away from the dishwasher when detergent tab or add 20 to 30 ml of
the door is open. Do not fill the de- detergent to the detergent compart-
tergent dispenser until just before ment, depending on the degree of
starting the programme and activate soiling of the crockery.
the door safety lock (depending on
model). Failure to dispense the recommended
amount of detergent may impair clean-
ing results.
Some tabs may not dissolve completely
when the programme QuickPowerWash
is used.
41Detergent
Adding detergent The detergent must not cause the
detergent compartment lid to get
stuck. This can prevent the lid from
opening during the programme se-
quence.
Do not overfill the detergent com-
partment.
Ensure that the detergent packaging
is properly closed after use. This pre-
vents the detergent from getting
damp and clumping together.
Press the yellow button on the lid
of the detergent compartment.
The lid will spring open.
The lid will also open at the end of a
programme sequence.
You can also apply a small amount of
detergent to the inner panel of the
door in programmes that have a pre-
wash stage (see “Programme over-
view”).
Add the detergent to the detergent
compartment.
Push the lid shut until you hear it click
into place.
42Operation
Switching on the dishwasher Selecting a programme
Make sure the spray arms can rotate Choose your programme according to
freely. the type of crockery and the degree of
soiling.
Close the door.
The different programmes and their
Open the stopcock, if it is closed.
uses are described under “Programme
Press the button. overview”.
The Start indicator light flashes and the Use the programme selection but-
indicator light comes on next to the pro- ton to select the programme you
gramme selected. want.
The indicator light for the programme
selected will come on.
The programme duration will appear in
hours and minutes in the display.
You can now select programme options
(see “Programme options”).
If any programme options are selected,
the appropriate indicator lights will also
light up.
43Operation
Display of programme running Starting the programme
time Press the Start button.
The duration of the programme selected The programme starts.
appears in hours and minutes in the
display before the programme begins. The Start indicator light will come on.
During the programme sequence, the
time left until the end of the programme Risk of scalding due to hot wa-
is displayed. ter.
During operation, water in the dish-
The displayed duration may vary for the washer may be very hot.
same programme. It is influenced by,
During operation, only open the door
for example, the temperature of the in-
with extreme caution.
coming water, the reactivation cycle of
the water softener, the detergent type
and the amount of crockery and how
soiled it is.
When a programme is selected for the
first time, the display will show the aver-
age running time for a cold water con-
nection.
The running times shown in the “Pro-
gramme overview” chapter refer to
standard test loads and temperatures.
For each programme sequence, the
control module calculates the pro-
gramme running time according to the
temperature of the water taken into the
dishwasher and the size of the load.
44Operation
End of programme Energy management
The programme has ended when : To save energy, the dishwasher will
shows in the display. switch off automatically 10 minutes
after the last time a button is pressed or
You can now open the dishwasher and
after the end of a programme.
unload the crockery.
You can switch the dishwasher back on
The drying fan may continue to run for again with the button.
a few minutes at the end of the pro-
gramme. The dishwasher will not switch itself
off whilst a programme is running or if
Risk of damage due to steam. there is a fault.
Steam from the dishwasher could
damage the edges of delicate work-
tops when you open the door at the
end of the programme if the fan is no
longer running.
At the end of a programme, you can
either open the door fully (do not
leave it partially open) or leave it
closed until you are ready to unload
the crockery.
45Operation
Switching off the dishwasher Unloading the crockery
The dishwasher can be switched off Crockery tends to break and chip more
at any time using the button. easily when it is hot. Allow the crockery
to cool until it is comfortable enough to
Switching the dishwasher off during a
handle before unloading the dish-
programme stops the programme.
washer.
You can also do this to stop an ongoing
If you open the door fully after switching
timer.
off, the crockery will cool much faster.
Risk of damage from leaking wa- First unload the lower basket, then
ter. the upper basket and finally the cut-
Water leakage can cause damage. lery tray.
If the dishwasher is not going to be This will prevent water drops from the
used for a longer period of time, e.g. upper basket and cutlery tray from
whilst on holiday, the stopcock falling onto the crockery in the lower
should be closed as a precaution. basket.
46Operation
Interrupting a programme Cancelling or changing a pro-
A programme will be interrupted as gramme
soon as the door is opened.
If a programme is cancelled, import-
If the door is closed again, the pro-
ant programme stages may be
gramme will continue from the point it
missed.
was at before the door was opened.
A programme should only be can-
Risk of scalding due to hot wa- celled in the first few minutes.
ter.
If a programme has already started and
During operation, water in the dish- you wish to cancel it, proceed as fol-
washer may be very hot. lows:
During operation, only open the door
with extreme caution. Switch the dishwasher off with the
button.
If you would like to select another pro-
gramme:
Switch the dishwasher on again with
the button.
If you have dispensed detergent
manually, check whether the deter-
gent compartment is still closed.
If the lid is already open, fill it with de-
tergent again and close the lid.
Select the programme you want, and
then start it.
47Options
Timer Activating the timer
You can set the start time of a pro- Switch the dishwasher on with the
gramme. The programme start time can button.
be delayed for between 30 minutes and The Start indicator light will flash.
24 hours.
With start time delays between Select the programme you want to
30 minutes and 9 hours 30 minutes, the use.
delay can be set in 30 minute stages. It Press the Timer button.
is set in hours for periods longer than
this. The most recently set time will be
shown on the time display. The
With manual detergent dispensing, Timer indicator light will light up.
the detergent will clump together if
Set the required time after which the
the detergent compartment is not dry
programme should start automatically
and this may mean it is not fully
using the button.
rinsed out.
When using the timer function, make If the button is pressed and held, the
sure that the detergent compartment time will increase automatically up to
is dry before adding detergent. Wipe hours. To start again with
dry with a cloth first, if necessary. : hours, press the button twice.
Do not use any liquid detergents.
Press the Start button.
These can leak out.
The Start indicator light will come on.
Danger to health due to deter-
gent.
To prevent children coming into con-
tact with dishwasher detergent:
Do not fill the detergent dispenser
until just before starting the pro-
gramme, i.e. before you activate the
timer. Use the safety lock to secure
the dishwasher door.
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