Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐
fore installation or use.
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HG05
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Contents
Turning off .............................................................................................................. 47
Options.................................................................................................................. 49
FlexiTimer with EcoStart........................................................................................ 50
Program overview................................................................................................ 53
Settings menu ...................................................................................................... 55
Language ............................................................................................................ 56
Water hardness...................................................................................................... 57
AutoOpen............................................................................................................... 60
Soak....................................................................................................................... 62
Brightness.............................................................................................................. 62
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 65
Cleaning the control panel..................................................................................... 65
Cleaning the indicator reflector panel.................................................................... 65
Cleaning the door front.......................................................................................... 66
Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................... 70
Technical problems................................................................................................ 70
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Contents
Water drainage fault............................................................................................... 74
Frequently asked questions................................................................................ 81
Customer service................................................................................................. 82
Repairs................................................................................................................... 82
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 83
Installation Instructions.......................................................................................... 85
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 86
Water connection................................................................................................. 88
Drainage................................................................................................................. 89
Sound emission testing....................................................................................... 90
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Guide to the dishwasher
Appliance overview
a
g
h
i
j
Upper spray arm (not visible)
Filter system
Data plate
b
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
c
Upper basket
Rinse aid reservoir
d
Middle spray arm
Dual compartment detergent dis‐
penser
e
Air intake for drying (depending on
k
l
model)
Optical Interface
f
Lower spray arm
Reservoir for dishwasher salt
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Guide to the dishwasher
Control panel
a
f
g
h
i
Optical Interface
OK button
b
Program selection
Display
c
Option buttons with indicator lights
Program selection button
(On/Off) Button
d
Arrow buttons
e
button - FlexiTimer with indicator
light
These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models with
different heights.
The specific dishwasher models are referred to as follows:
Standard = 31 11/16" (80.5 cm) high dishwashers (integrated)
and 33 1/4" (84.5 cm) high dishwashers (freestanding)
XXL = 33 1/4" (84.5 cm) high dishwashers (integrated)
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Guide to the dishwasher
Settings menu
Display functions
General information
The display is used to select or set the
following:
The Settings menu is used to adapt the
electronic module of the dishwasher to
changing requirements. See the "Set‐
tings menu" chapter for more informa‐
tion on accessing the settings menu.
– The program
– The FlexiTimer (Delay Start)
– The Settings menu
The display can show the following:
– The program stage
The arrows in the display indicate addi‐
tional options. You can use the ar‐
row buttons next to the display, as ap‐
propriate, to select these additional op‐
tions.
– The estimated time left for the pro‐
gram to run
– Any relevant fault messages and in‐
formation
The OK button is used to confirm a
message or setting and also to move to
the next menu or another level.
To save energy, the dishwasher
switches off after a few minutes if you
do not press any buttons during this
time.
To switch the dishwasher back on
again, press the button.
The option which is selected will have a
check next to it.
To exit a sub-menu, use the arrow
buttons to select the Back option in
the display and confirm your choice
with OK.
If you do not press any of the buttons
for several seconds, the display with re‐
turn to the previous level. You may
need to enter your settings again.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐
propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to
property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher,
please read the installation plan and the operating instructions
carefully before it is installed and used for the first time. They con‐
tain important information on its installation, safety, use and main‐
tenance.
Keep the installation plan and the operating instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any future owner.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli‐
ance with this information.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Correct use
This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and
similar residential environments.
This dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use.
It must only be used as specified in these operating instructions
for cleaning domestic dishware and cutlery. Any other usage is not
supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil‐
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety with children
Children must be kept away from the appliance unless they are
constantly supervised.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance at
all times to avoid the risk of injury. There is the risk that children may
lock themselves in the dishwasher.
If the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)
is active keep young children away from the area in which the door
opens. Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the open‐
ing mechanism.
Danger of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,
etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
Keep children away from detergents. Dishwasher detergents can
cause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is
open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet. Seek
medical attention immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Technical safety
Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per‐
formed by a Miele-authorized service technician. Work by unquali‐
fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.
Before installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of dam‐
age. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwash‐
er. A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective grounding
system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the elec‐
trical system in the house should be checked by a qualified electri‐
cian.
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate
grounding system (e.g. electric shock).
Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be assur‐
ed if it has been connected to the electrical supply.
The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply
via a suitable switched socket using a 3-pin plug with a grounding
contact (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. There
is a danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher is pushed
up against a plug.
The dishwasher must not be installed under a cooktop. The high
radiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a cooktop
could damage the dishwasher. For the same reason, it should not be
installed next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat,
such as heaters, etc.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the
connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, 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 connect the dishwasher to the electrical 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 mecha‐
nism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger
while the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)
is active.
To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:
– The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. 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.
Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply by a multi-
socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the re‐
quired safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
This appliance must not be installed and operated in a non-sta‐
tionary location (e.g., on a ship).
Do not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of
frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronic
module may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.
The water pressure (flow pressure at the connection point) must
be between 4.35 - 145 psi.
A damaged appliance could be dangerous. If the dishwasher gets
damaged, turn off the electrical supply and contact Miele.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele-authorized service technician.
Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts
only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safe‐
ty of the appliance.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the electrical supply (turn it off and with‐
draw the plug from the socket).
If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special cable of the same type (available from Miele) by a Miele-au‐
thorized service technician only.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Proper installation
The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance
with the installation plan.
Be careful when installing the dishwasher. Wear protective
gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components.
The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure
problem-free operation.
In order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwash‐
ers must only be installed under a continuous counter which is se‐
cured to adjacent cabinetry.
If you want to convert your freestanding dishwasher to a built-un‐
der ("U") model, you will need to order the appropriate conversion
kit. If you remove the existing toe-kick, you must replace it with a U-
model plinth. This is necessary to avoid the risk of injury caused by
protruding metal parts.
The door springs must be adjusted equally 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 may only be used with correctly adjusted door
springs.
Proper use
Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion!
Do not inhale or ingest powder detergent. Dishwasher detergents
contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in
the nose, mouth, and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Seek
medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or in‐
haled.
Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily as someone could trip
over it and be injured by it.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not sit or lean on the opened door. This could cause the dish‐
washer to tip and be damaged, and you could get injured.
Dishes can be very hot at the end of a program. Allow them to
cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading.
Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish‐
washers. Do not use dishwashing liquid.
Do not use commercial or industrial detergents as these may
cause damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical re‐
action (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).
Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.
This will cause serious damage to the reservoir.
Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dish‐
washer detergent will damage the water softener. Make sure you
have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling
the salt reservoir!
Only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation.
Do not use other salts such as cooking salt, agricultural grade or
gritting salt. These may contain insoluble additives which can impair
the functioning of the water softener.
In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐
lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with
the handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, place
knives and forks with the handles upwards.
Plastic items which 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 "FlexiTimer/Delay Start" option (depending on mod‐
el), make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent.
Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dis‐
penser and may not be thoroughly dispersed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please observe the information given in "Technical data" regard‐
ing the capacity of the dishwasher.
Accessories
Use only genuine original Miele parts. If spare parts or accesso‐
ries from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become
invalid.
Disposal of your old dishwasher
Make the door lock inoperative so that children cannot acciden‐
tally shut themselves in. Remove or destroy the locking bracket of
the door lock, and make appropriate arrangements for the disposal
of the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON TO ANY FUTURE USER
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of packaging material Energy-saving dishwashing
The cardboard box and packaging pro‐ This dishwasher is economical in the
tect the appliance during shipping.
These materials are biodegradable and
recyclable. Please recycle.
use of water and electricity. For best re‐
sults follow these tips:
– For most economical dishwashing,
make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances may contain materials
that can be recycled. Please contact
your local recycling authority about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
– Choose a program that best suits the
degree of soiling and the type of
dishes being washed.
– Select the ECO program (depending
on model) for energy-saving dish‐
washing. This program is the most ef‐
ficient in terms of its combined ener‐
gy and water consumption at clean‐
ing normally soiled dishware.
Please be sure that your old appliance
does not pose a danger to children
while being stored for disposal.
– If your dishwasher is connected to a
hot water supply, select the Energy
Saver program for washing a lightly to
moderately soiled load. Because the
water is not heated in this program,
dishware may still be slightly damper
at the end of this program than it
would be with other programs.
– Follow the detergent manufacturer's
recommendations on detergent dos‐
age.
– When using powder or liquid deter‐
gent, you can use 1/3 less detergent if
baskets are only half full.
You can find additional tips on energy-
saving dishwashing in "Miele's guide
to dishwashing".
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Before using for the first time
Opening the door
Closing the door
At the end of programs with a drying
phase (see "Program overview"), the
door will open automatically a little in
order to help the drying process.
This function can be deactivated if pre‐
ferred (see "Settings menu -
Push the baskets in.
Then lift the door upwards and push
until it clicks into position.
Danger of crushing injuries!
Do not put your hand inside the door
as it is closing.
AutoOpen").
Pull the handle to open the door.
Open the door fully so that the door
catch rail retracts again.
If the door is opened during operation,
all functions are automatically interrupt‐
ed.
Water in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding!
Only open the door during operation
if absolutely necessary and exercise
extreme caution when doing so.
Keep the area around the door
free of obstructions.
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Before using for the first time
Time of day
Basic settings
The display will then change to the
screen for setting the time.
Open the door.
Turn the dishwasher on with the
button.
The current time of day must be set be‐
fore you can use the "FlexiTimer" pro‐
gram option.
The welcome screen will appear when
the dishwasher is turned on for the first
time.
Use the arrow buttons to set the
hour and confirm with OK.
Language
Then set the minutes and confirm
with OK.
The display will change automatically to
the screen for setting the language.
Keeping the arrow buttons press‐
ed will increase or decrease the time
automatically.
Use the arrow sensors to select
the language you want and also the
country, if appropriate, and confirm
your selection with OK.
To learn about the display, read the
section with the same name.
A check will appear next to the lan‐
guage that has been set.
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Before using for the first time
Water hardness
The message Set-up successfully com-
pleted will then appear in the display.
The display changes to the water hard‐
ness setting.
After confirming this with OK, the
prompts Refill salt and Refill rinse aid
may appear.
– The dishwasher must be program‐
med for the water hardness in your
area.
Add salt and rinse aid if necessary
(see "Before using for the first time -
Dishwasher salt" and "Rinse aid").
– Your local water supplier can tell you
the water hardness level in your area.
Confirm the messages with OK.
– Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 10 - 16 gr/gal (10 - 15
°d), always program the dishwasher
The program selected will appear briefly
in the display and the appropriate indi‐
cator light will come on.
Then, the display will show the estimat‐
ed program duration for the program
selected.
to the higher value (16 gr/gal or 15 °d
in this example).
It is useful to know your water hardness
so that you can provide the service
technician with this information in the
event of any service calls.
These basic settings will be saved in
memory after the dishwasher has been
through one complete program.
Enter the water hardness below:
____________ gr/gal (°d)
The dishwasher is programmed at the
factory for a water hardness level of 1
gr/gal (1 °d).
Use the arrow buttons to select
the hardness of your water supply
and confirm with OK.
See "Settings menu - Water hardness"
for more information.
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Before using for the first time
Before using the appliance for
the first time, you require:
– Approx. 2 qt (2 l) of water
If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than 5 gr/gal
(5 °d) you do not have to add dish‐
washer salt. The prompt to add salt
will be switched off automatically.
– Approx. 2 kg (4 lbs) of dishwasher
salt
Dishwasher detergent will de‐
stroy the water softener.
Do not fill the salt container with
dishwasher detergent (even liquid
detergent).
– Domestic dishwasher detergent
– Rinse aid formulated for domestic
dishwashers
Every dishwasher is tested at the fac‐
tory. There will be residual water in the
appliance from this test. It is not an in‐
dication that it has been used previ‐
ously.
Use only special, coarse-grained
dishwasher salt or other pure kitchen
salt.
Other types of salt may contain in‐
soluble components which can dam‐
age the water softener.
Dishwasher salt
In order to achieve good cleaning re‐
sults, the dishwasher needs to operate
with soft water. Hard water results in a
build-up of calcium deposits on dish‐
ware and in the dishwasher.
Water supplies with a hardness level
higher than 4 gr/gal (4 °d) needs to be
softened. This takes place automatical‐
ly in the integrated water softener. The
water softener in the dishwasher is suit‐
able for a water hardness level of up to
73 gr/gal (70 °d).
The water softener requires dishwasher
salt.
Depending on the water hardness level
(< 22 gr/gal or 21 °d), dishwasher salt is
not required if combination tablets are
being used (see "Operation - Deter‐
gent").
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Before using for the first time
Filling the salt reservoir
Important! Before filling the salt res‐
ervoir with dishwasher salt for the
first time, you must fill it with approx.
2 qt (2 l) of water to enable the salt to
dissolve.
Once the dishwasher has been used
for the first time, there is always suf‐
ficient water in the reservoir.
Remove the lower basket and un‐
screw the salt reservoir cap.
Water will run out of the reservoir
when the cap is removed.
It should therefore only be removed
in order to refill the salt reservoir.
Place the funnel provided over the
salt reservoir and carefully fill with
salt until the reservoir is full. The salt
reservoir holds approx. 4 lbs (2 kg) of
salt depending on the brand used.
Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 qt (2 l)
of water (first use only).
Clean any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening and then screw
the cap on again firmly.
Immediately after filling the salt reser‐
voir, run the Express program with
the Short program option selected
and without any dishware in the dish‐
washer to remove any traces of salt
from the cabinet.
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Before using for the first time
Salt refill indicator
If you only ever use Tab products in
your dishwasher, you can switch off
both refill indicators for salt and rinse
aid if you wish (see "Settings menu -
Switching off the refill indicators").
Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher
salt for reactivation when Refill salt
appears in the display (If it appears
during a program, wait until the end
of the program).
If you switch to using detergent that
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it
is important to remember to add
dishwasher salt and rinse aid and to
switch the indicators back on.
Confirm with OK.
The salt refill indicator will go out.
Risk of corrosion!
Immediately after filling the salt res‐
ervoir, run the Express program with
the Short program option selected
and without any dishware in the
dishwasher to remove any traces of
salt from the cabinet.
After the salt reservoir has been filled,
the refill indicator may still appear in the
display if the salt concentration has not
yet reached the correct level. If this is
the case, confirm again with OK.
The salt refill indicator will be switched
off if you have programmed the dish‐
washer for a water hardness below 5
gr/gal (5 °d).
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Before using for the first time
Adding rinse aid
Rinse aid
Rinse aid is needed to prevent spotting
on dishes and glassware. The rinse aid
is filled in the reservoir and the set
amount will be automatically dosed.
Filling the rinse aid reservoir with
detergent will damage the reservoir.
Only pour rinse aid formulated for
residential dishwashers into the res‐
ervoir.
When using "Tab" detergents rinse
aid is not needed.
Press the button on the lid of the
rinse aid reservoir in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
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Before using for the first time
Rinse aid indicator
When the Refill rinse aid message ap‐
pears in the display, the reservoir con‐
tains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 pro‐
grams only.
Add rinse aid.
Confirm with OK.
The rinse aid refill indicator will go out.
If you only ever use Tab products in
your dishwasher, you can turn off both
refill indicators for salt and rinse aid if
you wish (see "Settings menu - Turn‐
ing off the refill indicators").
Add rinse aid only until it is visible in
the opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
3.7 oz. (110 ml).
Close the flap firmly so that it clicks
into place. Otherwise water can enter
the rinse aid reservoir during a pro‐
gram.
Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents over-foaming occurring dur‐
ing the next program.
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage
for best results (see "Settings menu -
Rinse aid").
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Loading the dishwasher
– Make sure that small items cannot
fall through the holders in the bas‐
kets.
Tips
Remove coarse food residues from the
dishware.
Small items, e.g., lids, should there‐
fore be placed in the cutlery tray or
cutlery basket (depending on model).
There is no need to rinse items under
running water!
Some foods may contain natural
dyes, e.g., carrots, tomatoes or to‐
mato sauce. Plastic items in the
dishwasher may discolor if large
quantities of these foodstuffs find
their way into the dishwasher on the
dishware. The stability of plastic
items is not affected by this discolor‐
ation.
Do not wash items soiled with
ash, sand, wax, grease, or paint in
the dishwasher. These will damage
the dishwasher.
Dishware can be loaded anywhere in
the baskets, but the following notes
should be observed:
– Do not place dishes or cutlery inside
other pieces. They will cover each
other.
Cleaning silver cutlery in the dish‐
washer may also cause plastic items
to discolor.
– Load the dishware 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,
pans, etc. must be inverted in the
basket.
– Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g.,
champagne glasses, should be
placed in the center of the basket to
ensure better water coverage.
– Concave items such as mugs or
bowls should be placed at an angle
so that the water can run off.
– The spray arms must not be blocked
by items which are too tall or hang
through the baskets. If in doubt, test
for free movement by manually rotat‐
ing the spray arms.
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Loading the dishwasher
Items not recommended for dish‐
washing
Glass care
– Clouding may occur on glasses after
frequent washing. If delicate glass‐
ware is washed in the dishwasher,
ensure that only very low tempera‐
tures are used (see program chart), or
a special glass-care program is used
(depending on model). This will re‐
duce the risk of clouding.
– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards and
dishware or items with wooden parts
– Craft items, antiques, valuable vases,
and decorative glassware
– Plastic items which are not heat-re‐
sistant: the high temperatures in the
dishwasher may cause them to melt
or lose shape.
– Purchase glassware which is dish‐
washer-safe (e.g., Riedel glassware).
– Copper, brass, tin and aluminum
items may discolor or become matt.
– Use detergents with glass protective
additives (e.g., Miele CareCollection
tabs).
– Colors painted over a glaze may fade
after a number of washes.
– Visit "http://www.mieleglass‐
care.com/international/en/glasscare/
english" for more information on
glass care.
– Delicate glassware and glassware
containing lead crystal: clouding may
occur over time.
Please note:
Silverware previously cleaned with a
silver polish may still be damp or spot‐
ted at the end of a program, where wa‐
ter has not run off smoothly. It may
need to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth.
Silver which has been in contact with
foods containing sulphur can discolor.
These include egg yolk, onions, mayon‐
naise, mustard, fish, and marinades.
Aluminum components (e.g.,
range hood grease filters) must not
be cleaned with a commercial or in‐
dustrial cleaning agent.
These may damage the material.
Tip: When purchasing new dishware
and cutlery, make sure they are dish‐
washer-safe.
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Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray
Upper basket
Lower basket
Cutlery tray (depending on model)
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Lower basket
Upper basket
Cutlery basket
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Lower basket
Upper basket
Cutlery basket
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Adjustable cup rack (depending on
model)
Upper basket
For safety reasons, do not oper‐
ate the dishwasher without the upper
and lower baskets in place (except
when running the Tall items program,
if available).
Raise the rack to make room for tall
items.
Glasses can be arranged along the po‐
sitioning rail of the cup rack to give
them some support during the pro‐
gram.
Lower the cup rack and lean the
glasses against it, or double stack
smaller pieces.
Hinged spikes
The rows of spikes can be lowered to
make more room for larger items such
as casserole dishes.
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
also be placed in the upper basket.
Long items such as soup ladles, mix‐
ing spoons, and long knives should
be placed lying down across the front
of the upper basket.
Press the yellow lever downwards
and then lower the spikes .
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XXL cup rack (depending on model)
You can also move one of the side in‐
serts of the cutlery tray to make more
room for tall glasses.
The cup rack can be set at two different
widths so that it can also accommodate
large cups.
Adjusting the height
You can set the glassware rack at two
different heights.
Pull the cup rack upwards and click it
back into position at the required
width.
Pull the rail upwards and click it back
into position at the required height.
Glassware rack
This rail is designed to hold glasses
with long stems securely.
Use the low setting for small glasses
and tumblers.
Use the high setting for tall glasses and
glasses with stems.
Lower the rail and lean tall glasses
against it.
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Adjusting the upper basket
Dishwashers with cutlery basket
(see data plate for model number)
In order to gain more space for taller
items the upper basket can be adjusted
on three levels with 3/4" (2 cm) be‐
tween each level.
Upper
basket
adjust‐
ment
Plate in inches (cm)
Upper basket Lower
basket
Stand‐
ard
XXL
The upper basket can also be set at an
angle with one side high and the other
side low. Make sure, however, that the
basket can slide smoothly in and out of
the cabinet.
Upper
Middle
7 7/8" 9 7/16" 12 3/16"
(20)
(24)
(31) 13
3/4" (35*)
Pull the upper basket out.
8
10 1/4" 11 7/16"
(26) (29)
11/16"
(22)
Lower 9 7/16" 11" (28) 10 5/8"
(24)
(27)
Dishwashers with cutlery tray
(see data plate for model number)
Upper
basket
adjust‐
ment
Plate in inches (cm)
Upper basket Lower
basket
Stand‐
ard
XXL
Upper
Middle
Lower
7 7/8"
(15)
7 1/2" 12 3/16"
To raise the upper basket:
(19)
(31) 13
3/4" (35*)
Lift the basket until it clicks into
place.
6
8 1/4" 11 7/16"
(21) (29)
To lower the upper basket:
11/16"
(17)
Pull upwards on the levers at either
side of the upper basket.
7 1/2" 9 1/16" 10 5/8"
(19) (23) (27)
Adjust the basket to the desired
height and then push the levers se‐
curely back down into position.
* When tilted, plates of up to 13 3/4" (35 cm)
can be accommodated (see "Lower bas‐
ket").
Depending on the setting of the upper
basket, the following plate dimensions
can be accommodated.
Depending on the setting of the upper
basket, a variety of plate dimensions
can be accommodated.
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Removable MultiComfort insert
Lower basket
The rear section of the lower basket is
used for washing cups, glasses, plates,
pots and pans.
You can remove the MultiComfort insert
to make more room for larger items
such as casserole dishes.
Removing the insert
Pull the yellow handle forwards and
remove the insert.
Refitting the insert
For 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 glassware in the lower basket.
Fit the insert into the lower basket
with the hooks under the long cross-
piece .
Press down on the insert until it clicks
into position .
Place large platters and dishes in the
center of the lower basket.
When tilted, plates up to 13 3/4" (35
cm) in diameter can be accommodated.
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Glass rack
Glassware rack
The glass rack can be raised to make This rail is designed to hold glasses
more room for tall items.
with long stems securely.
Stem glassware, e.g. wine glasses or
champagne flutes, can be leaned
against the glass rack or suspended
from it.
You can set the glass rack at two differ‐
ent heights.
Lower the rail and lean tall glasses
against it.
Slide the glass rack to the desired
height until the catches click into
place at the top.
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Hinged spikes
Bottle holder
The spikes at the front are used for
washing plates, soup bowls, platters,
dessert bowls, and saucers.
The bottle holder can be used to wash
narrow items, e.g., milk and baby bot‐
tles.
The spikes can be lowered to make
more room for large items, e.g. pots,
pans and dishes.
If the bottle holder is not needed, lift
it up and fold the sides down ,
as illustrated.
Press the yellow lever downwards ,
and then lower the spikes .
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Grates
Grates and filters
You can also wash Miele grates, the
Miele griddle plate, and Miele range
hood filters.
Rust damages the dishwasher.
Wash only grates that are undam‐
aged and not rusty.
Select the Grates & Filters program for
optimum dishwashing results.
Place the upper basket in the top po‐
sition.
Protruding parts can damage the
dishwasher.
Load the dishwasher in such a way
that no corners protrude over the
side of the basket.
Load the grate in the bottom basket.
To do so, remove the MultiComfort
insert and fold over the front row of
spikes.
Heavy and sharp wash loads can
damage the coating of the basket
struts.
Load grates, griddle plates, and fil‐
ters carefully.
Only place dishwasher safe
Miele grates, filters and gill plates in
the dishwasher.
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Griddle plate
Filters
Load the griddle plate in the bottom
basket. To do so. fold over the front
row of spikes.
You can wash two range hood filters in
the upper basket and two in the bottom
basket at once.
If you only want to wash two filters, put
them in the upper basket.
Arrange the griddle plate with the
grilling surface facing upwards to
guarantee better drying.
Upper basket
Lower basket
Be careful when unloading the
filters. At the end of the program, the
filters may still contain hot water.
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Cutlery
3D cutlery tray (depending on model)
Arrange the cutlery in the tray as
shown.
To make unloading much easier, cutlery
should 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 serrated re‐
tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to
ensure that water runs off them freely.
If spoon handles do not fit between the
holders, lay them the other way round.
The upper spray arm must not be
blocked by items which are too big.
The side sections of the tray can be
moved into the middle to accommodate
tall items of dishware in the upper bas‐
ket.
You can use the yellow slide to adjust
the height of the middle section of the
cutlery tray to make more room for
large items of cutlery, such as serving
spoons and ladles.
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Cutlery basket (depending on model)
Fit it onto the cutlery basket if re‐
quired.
The cutlery basket can be placed any‐
where on the front rows of spikes in the
lower basket.
To avoid the risk of injury, knives and
forks should be placed with the han‐
dles upwards in the basket. However,
cutlery placed handle down in the
basket will come out cleaner and dri‐
er.
Place small items of cutlery in the in‐
dividual slots on three sides of the
cutlery basket.
Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket
Insert cutlery with the handles facing
Use the insert supplied for heavily
soiled items of cutlery. The insert sepa‐
rates the items so that they can be
more easily accessed by water.
downwards.
Distribute them evenly along the in‐
sert.
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Operation
Detergent dosage
Detergent
Follow the dosage recommended by
the manufacturer on the packaging.
Only use detergents formulated
for domestic dishwashers.
Unless directed otherwise, use one
detergent tab or add 1 1/4 - 2 table‐
spoons (20 - 30 ml) detergent to
compartment II, depending on the
level of soiling. With very heavy soil‐
ing you can also add a small amount
of detergent to compartment l.
Refer to the manufacturer's packaging
as to whether Tab products are suitable
for the water hardness level in your
area.
Please note that the cleaning and dry‐
ing results of Tab detergents can vary
greatly.
Tabs may not dissolve completely
when the Express program (if availa‐
ble) is used.
For optimum cleaning and drying re‐
sults, use Miele dishwasher detergent
and add Miele salt and Miele rinse aid
separately. See "Optional accesso‐
ries."
Use only the recommended amount
of detergent. Continued use of too
much detergent may cause machine
damage.
Dishwasher detergents can
cause burning in the nose, mouth,
and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing.
Avoid inhaling or swallowing dish‐
washer detergent. Keep children
away from detergent. Keep deter‐
gent out of the reach of children.
Keep children away from the dish‐
washer when the door is open. There
could still be detergent residues in
the dishwasher. Only add detergent
just before starting the program and
lock the door with the child safety
lock (depending on model).
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Operation
Adding detergent
Add the required amount of detergent
and close the flap.
Press the opening catch on the de‐
tergent dispenser. The flap will spring
open.
Make sure that the detergent packag‐
ing is properly closed after use to
avoid it getting damp and becoming
lumpy.
The flap is always open at the end of a
program.
Dispensing aid
Compartment I holds a maximum of 2
teaspoons (10 ml),
Compartment II holds a maximum of
3.5 tablespoons (50 ml) of detergent.
The marks in compartment II indicate
the levels of approximately 1 ¼ and 2
tablespoons (20 and 30 ml) respective‐
ly. The marks indicate the approximate
fill level in ml when the door is open in a
horizontal position.
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Operation
Turning on
Selecting a program
Turn on the water supply if it is turned Choose your program according to the
off.
type of load and the degree of soiling.
Open the door.
The different programs and their uses
are described in the Program Over‐
view chapter.
Make sure the spray arms are not ob‐
structed.
Use the program selection button
to select the program required.
Press the button for at least 2 sec‐
onds.
The indicator light of the selected pro‐
gram will come on.
The program selected will appear briefly
in the display and the appropriate indi‐
cator light will come on.
Additional programs can be selected
Then, the display will show the estimat‐ using the Additional option.
ed program duration for the program
Use the program selection button
selected.
to select the Additional option.
The first of the additional programs will
appear in the display.
Use the arrow buttons to select
the program required.
During the course of the program, you
can use OK to display the name of the
program which is currently running.
You can now select program options
(see "Options").
If any program options are selected, the
appropriate indicator lights will also
light up.
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Operation
Starting a program
Time display
Start the program by closing the door The estimated duration of the program
within four seconds of the last press
of a button.
selected appears in hours and minutes
in the display before the program be‐
gins. During the program, the time left
until the end of the program is dis‐
The program will begin.
The Optical Interface comes on to show played.
that a program has been started.
Each program stage is indicated by a
symbol:
If you do not close the door within
four seconds, the indicator light of
the selected program will flash and
the message Press OK to Start will ap‐
pear in the display.
The program cannot be started until
you press the OK button and close
the door within four seconds.
Pre-wash / Soak
Main wash
Interim rinse
Final rinse
Drying
Finish
A program should only be canceled
in the first few minutes, if at all. Oth‐
erwise important program stages
could be omitted.
The program duration displayed may
vary with the same program. It is influ‐
enced by, among other things, the wa‐
ter temperature at each intake, the re‐
activation process, the type of deter‐
gent, the amount of dishware, and the
amount of soiling.
When a program is selected for the first
time, the display shows an average
time for a cold water intake.
The times shown in the program over‐
view refer to standard test loads and
temperatures.
Each time a program is run, the elec‐
tronic module calculates the program
duration required according to the tem‐
perature of the water taken into the
dishwasher and the amount of dish‐
ware.
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Operation
Energy management
At the end of the program
To save energy, the dishwasher will
switch off automatically 10 minutes af‐
ter the last time a button has been
At the end of a program, the Optical In‐
terface will be visible flashing slowly
with the door shut. The buzzer might al‐
pressed or after the end of the program so be sounding.
(see "Settings menu - Optimize stand‐
The program has finished when End
appears in the display and the door has
opened slightly (if applicable).
by").
Press the button to switch the
dishwasher back on.
The drying fan may continue to run for
a few minutes at the end of the pro‐
gram.
The dishwasher will not switch off
while a program or the FlexiTimer is
running or if there is a fault.
Open the door fully so that the door
catch rail retracts again.
You can now empty the dishwasher.
The Optical Interface will go out 10 mi‐
nutes after the end of the program if the
door is closed.
If you have deactivated the auto‐
matic door opening function (see
"Settings menu - AutoOpen"), but
would still like to open the door at
the end of the program, make sure
that you open the door fully.
Otherwise steam from the dishwash‐
er could damage the edge of the
counter because the fan is no longer
running.
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Operation
Turning off
Unloading the dishwasher
At the end of a program:
Dishes tend to break and chip more
easily when they are hot. Allow the
dishes to cool until they are comforta‐
ble enough to handle before unloading
them.
Open the door.
The dishwasher can be switched off
at any time using the button.
The dishes will cool much faster if you
open the door when the program has
ended.
Turning the dishwasher off during a pro‐
gram stops the program.
Turning the dishwasher off during the
run-up to a delay start time (FlexiTimer)
will also stop the process.
First unload the lower basket, then the
upper basket, and finally the cutlery
tray (depending on model).
This will prevent water drops from the
upper basket and cutlery tray from fall‐
ing onto the dishes in the lower basket.
If the dishwasher is not going to be
used for a longer period of time, e.g.,
while on vacation, the water supply
should be closed.
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Operation
Interrupting a program
Changing a program
The program will be interrupted as soon
as you open the door.
After four seconds, the indicator light of
the selected program will flash and the
message Continue with OK will appear in
the display.
If the detergent dispenser flap has
already opened, do not change the
program.
If a program has already started and
you wish to change it, proceed as fol‐
lows:
Press the OK and close the door
within four seconds.
Open the door.
The program will continue from the
point at which it was interrupted.
Turn the dishwasher off with the
button.
Turn the dishwasher on again with
the button.
Water in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding!
Only open the door if absolutely nec‐
essary and exercise extreme caution
when doing so. Before closing the
door again, leave it ajar for approx.
20 seconds. This will enable the tem‐
perature in the wash cabinet to set‐
tle. After that, press the OK and
close the door within four seconds.
Select the desired program.
Start the program by closing the door
within four seconds.
The Optical Interface comes on to show
that a program has been started.
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Options
When used in combination with the
Options
You can select and deselect the options
using the appropriate buttons and the
display.
Rapid program, the Short option results
in a wash program without drying or au‐
tomatic opening of the door (if availa‐
ble).
Open the door.
Extra economical
Turn the dishwasher on with the
button.
The Extra Economical option reduces
the energy consumption of programs in
which this option is available by up to
20%.
The indicator light next to the program
selected will come on.
Select a program.
In order to achieve optimum cleaning
results, the program duration is extend‐
ed with this option.
Press the button for the option you
want.
Intensive lower rack
The indicator light for the relevant but‐
ton will come on if the option is availa‐
ble for the program selected.
The Intensive Lower Rack option inten‐
sifies cleaning performance in the lower
basket in programs in which this option
is available.
If the option is not compatible with the
program selected, a message to this ef‐
fect will appear in the display.
Energy and water consumption are in‐
creased slightly due to the extended
wash duration in the lower basket.
In this instance, confirm the message
with OK.
Extra dry
Start the program by closing the
door.
The Extra Dry option improves the dry‐
ing performance in programs in which
this option is available.
The option selected will remain active
for that particular program until the set‐
ting is changed.
Energy consumption is increased due
to an extended fan running time and an
increased final rinse temperature.
Short
The Short option reduces the duration
of programs in which this option is
available by up to 30%.
In order to achieve optimum cleaning
results, energy consumption may in‐
crease slightly with this option.
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Options
If, while you are setting the time, you do
not press any buttons for several sec‐
onds, the display will revert to the previ‐
ous menu. You will then have to enter
your settings again.
FlexiTimer with EcoStart
The FlexiTimer gives you three ways
of starting the program by means of de‐
laying the start. You can set the start
time or the finish time of a program.
You also have the option of taking ad‐
vantage of time variable economy rates
of electricity using the FlexiTimer func‐
tion.
If you open the door for more than
four seconds before the start time is
reached, the message Continue with OK
appears in the display. Press the OK
button and close the door within four
seconds to restart the FlexiTimer.
When using the delay start function,
make sure that the detergent com‐
partment is dry before adding deter‐
gent. Wipe dry with a cloth if neces‐
sary. If the compartment is wet,
powder detergent can become lum‐
py and stick to the dispenser, with
the result that it is not fully dis‐
pensed.
Do not use liquid detergent when se‐
lecting delay start, as it can run into
the dishwasher before it is required.
Open the door.
Switch the dishwasher on with the
button.
Select the desired program.
Press the button.
The indicator light will light up.
You can use the arrow buttons to
select the Start at, Finish at, or FlexiTimer
function or Back .
Confirm selection of the function you
want with OK.
The set time will appear and the hour
number block will be highlighted.
You can now enter the time you want
using the arrow buttons and con‐
firm with OK.
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Options
Start at
Finish at
With the Start at function, you set the
exact time at which you want the pro‐
gram to start.
With the Finish at function, you set the
time at which you wish the program to
end.
Use the arrow buttons to set the
hour and confirm with OK.
Use the arrow buttons to set the
hour and confirm with OK.
The hour will be saved and the minute
number block will be highlighted.
The hour will be saved and the minute
number block will be highlighted.
Use the arrow sensors to set the Use the arrow sensors to set the
minutes and confirm with OK.
minutes and confirm with OK.
The saved start time for the program
selected will appear in the display.
The indicator light will come on.
The estimated start time for the pro‐
gram selected will appear in the display.
The indicator light will come on.
Close the door within four seconds.
Close the door within four seconds.
When the set time is reached, the pro‐
gram selected will begin automatically.
A message will appear in the display if
the program cannot be completed by
the set finish time because it has too
long a running time.
The program will start automatically
when the estimated start time is
reached.
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Options
EcoStart
Changing or deleting set times
The FlexiTimer function allows you to
take advantage of time variable econo‐
my rates of electricity. Before you can
use this option, you must set up to
three electricity rate time zones (see
"Settings menu - EcoStart").
You can change the set times or the
program before the start time in the dis‐
play is reached.
Open the door.
Press the button.
You then set the latest time at which the
program selected should end.
The dishwasher will start automatically
in the cheapest rate zone within the
time set.
Use the arrow buttons to select
the setting you want to change and
confirm with OK.
Use the arrow buttons to select
the Change or Delete function and
confirm with OK.
Use the arrow buttons to set the
hour and confirm with OK.
After confirming the Change function,
you can change the set time.
The hour will be saved and the minute
number block will be highlighted.
After confirming the Delete function, the
program duration will appear in the dis‐
play for the selected program.
The indicator light will go out and the
indicator light for the selected program
will come on.
Use the arrow sensors to set the
minutes and confirm with OK.
The estimated start time for the pro‐
gram selected will appear in the display.
The indicator light will come on.
Close the door within four seconds.
Start the program by closing the
door.
The selected program will start auto‐
matically during the most cost effective
time zone. It will finish at the latest by
the set finish time.
If you open the door for more than
four seconds before the start time is
reached, the message Continue with OK
appears in the display. Press the OK
button and close the door within four
seconds to restart the FlexiTimer.
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Program overview
Program
Normal
When to use
Program sequence
Pre-
wash
Main
wash
Interim
rinse
Final
rinse
Drying
X
Program for regular use to
completely wash a full load quired
of normally soiled dish‐
If re‐
X
If re‐
quired
X
ware with the ability to ad‐
just energy and water con‐
sumption based on the soil
load of the dishware.
Pots &
Pans
For heavily soiled dishware
and normally soiled pots,
pans and utensils with
dried on residue; use 20%
more detergent than rec‐
ommended.
2X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
China &
Crystal
GlassCare program for
temperature-sensitive
glasses and dishes with
light soiling. Use 50% of
the detergent amount.
SaniWash To sanitize dishware, e.g.
baby bottles, cutting
X
X
2X
X
X
X
X
X
boards and preparation
dishware.
Express
"Quick program" for lightly
soiled dishware, e.g. party
dishware or to remove salt
traces from the wash cabi‐
net after refilling salt; not
suitable for detergent tabs.
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Program overview
Program
When to use
Program sequence
Pre-
wash
Main
wash
Interim
rinse
Final
rinse
Drying
Pre-wash
To rinse dishes when a
complete program is not
needed.
X
Extra Quiet Extra quiet program for
mixed loads with standard,
slightly dried-on food resi‐
due with a longer program
duration.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Economy
Water and energy saving
program for standard dish‐
ware soiling that has not
dried on, with a long soak‐
ing time and a low temper‐
ature.
X
Energy
Saver
Program for the sole use of
hot water with a minimum
of 45°C / 120°F.
2X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Grates and Wash program for cleaning
filters
Miele grates, the Miele
griddle plate, and Miele
range hood filters.
Clean Ma‐ Special cleaning program
X
2X
X
X
chine
to remove grease deposits
from the dishwasher.
Consumption: The consumption values refer to a hot-water connection.
Electric power: 0.01 - 1.5 kWh
Water: 1.1 - 7.1 gal. (4 - 27 l)
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Settings menu
Use the arrow buttons under‐
neath the display to select the option
you want to change and confirm your
selection with OK.
Adjusting default values
Opening the Settings menu
Open the door.
Sub-menu options which have already
been selected will have a check be‐
side them.
Switch the dishwasher off with the
button if it is switched on.
Press and hold the OK button.
To exit a sub-menu, use the ar‐
row buttons to select Back and
confirm with OK.
Switch the dishwasher on with the
button. Release this button as soon
as the background lighting lights up
in the display. Keep the OK button
pressed for at least 4 seconds.
The display will revert to the menu
above.
The first option in the Settings menu
will appear in the display.
To learn about the display, read the
section with the same name.
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Settings menu
Time of day
Language
You can select either a 24-hour or 12-
hour clock.
The display can be set to appear in one
of several different languages.
The current time of day must be set be‐
fore you can use the "FlexiTimer" pro‐
gram option.
You can change the language in the
display via the Language sub-menu.
Select the language you want as well
as the country, if appropriate, and
confirm with OK.
Setting the clock format
Select the Clock format option.
The flag after the word Language
acts as a guide if a language which
you do not understand has already
been set.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Setting the clock
If this is the case, keep selecting the
option which has a flag after it until
you reach the Language sub-menu.
Select the Set option.
Set the hour with the arrow but‐
tons and confirm with OK.
Then set the minutes and confirm
with OK.
The time of day has now been saved.
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Settings menu
°d
11
gr/gal
11
°f
20
Display
11
Water hardness
This appliance is fitted with a water
softener.
12
13
22
12
The dishwasher must be programmed
for the water hardness in your area.
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14
23
13
14
15
25
14
– The dishwasher must be program‐
med for the water hardness in your
area.
15
16
27
15
16
17
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16
17
18
31
17
– Your local water supplier can tell you
the water hardness level in your area.
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19
32
18
19
20
34
19
– Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 10 - 16 gr/gal (10 -
15 °d), always program the dish‐
washer to the higher value (16 gr/gal
or 15 °d in this example).
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21
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20
21
22
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21
22
23
40
22
23
24
41
23
Select the water hardness level for
your area and confirm your selection
with OK.
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25
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24
25
26
45
25
26
27
47
26
A check will appear beside the wa‐
ter hardness which has been set.
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28
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27
28
29
50
28
°d
1
gr/gal
°f
2
Display
29
30
52
29
1
2
1
2
30
31
54
30
2
4
31
32
56
31
3
3
5
3
32
33
58
32
4
4
7
4
33
34
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33
5
5
9
5
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6
11
13
14
16
18
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7
7
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8
8
37-45
46-60
61-70
39--47
48-63
64-73
66-80
82-107
109-125
37-45
46-60
61-70
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9
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Settings menu
Rinse aid
EcoStart
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for
best results.
The rinse aid dosage is set in stages
from 0 to 6.
In order to run your dishwasher in the
most economical way, you can use the
FlexiTimer option to take advantage of
your electricity supplier's time variable
rates (see "Options - FlexiTimer with
EcoStart").
With this option selected, your dish‐
washer will start automatically at your
electricity supplier's cheapest rate
times.
It is set to 3 at the factory.
The dosage can turn out to be higher
than the set value due to the automatic
adjustment of the Automatic program.
If spots appear on dishware and glass‐
ware:
To use this option, you must first set up
to three electricity rate time zones in
which the dishwasher can start. You
can allocate different priorities to these
time zones. The time with the cheapest
electricity rate will be given Priority 1.
– Increase the rinse aid dosage.
If clouding or smearing appears on
dishware and glassware:
– Decrease the rinse aid dosage.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm your choice with OK.
Contact your electric supplier to find
out the times of the cheapest electricity
rates.
Once the electricity rate times have
been set, you can use the FlexiTimer op‐
tion to set the latest finish time required
for each program.
The dishwasher will then start automati‐
cally in the cheapest electricity rate
time and the program will end at the lat‐
est at the finish time set.
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Setting the electricity rate times
Changing the electricity rate times
Before you can use the FlexiTimer op‐
You can change the start, finish or pri‐
tion, you must set at least one electrici‐ ority of an electricity rate time.
ty rate time.
Use the arrow buttons to select
Use the arrow buttons to select
the electricity rate time (R1-R3) you
want to set and confirm with OK.
the electricity rate time (R1-R3) you
want to change and confirm with OK.
Select the setting you want to change
and confirm with OK.
The start of the electricity rate time se‐
lected will appear in the display and the
hour number block will be highlighted.
Use the arrow buttons to change
the setting and confirm with OK.
Use the arrow buttons to set the
hours and minutes for the start time
and confirm both with OK.
Confirm the message with OK.
The change will be saved.
The end of the electricity rate time se‐
lected will appear in the display and the
hours number block will be highlighted.
Use the arrow buttons to set the
hours and minutes for the end time
and confirm both with OK.
The electricity rate time will be saved
and its priority will appear in the dis‐
play.
Use the arrow buttons to set the
priority you want and confirm with
OK.
Confirm the message with OK.
The electricity rate time will be activat‐
ed.
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Settings menu
Deleting the electricity rate times
AutoOpen
You can delete the settings for an
electricity rate time and in doing so
deactivate the FlexiTimer option for
this time zone.
At the end of programs with a drying
phase (except Extra Quiet) the door will
open automatically a little in order to
help the drying process (see "Program
overview").
In the ECO program (depending on
mode), the door will open automatically
during the drying phase.
Use the arrow buttons to select
the electricity rate time (R1 - R3) you
want to delete and confirm with OK.
For example, select Delete R1 and
confirm with OK.
This function can be deactivated if
wished.
For example, select Delete R1? and
confirm with OK.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
The settings for the electricity rate time
selected will be reset.
If you have deactivated the auto‐
matic door opening function and
would like to open the door as soon
as the program has finished, make
sure that you open the door fully.
Otherwise steam from the dishwash‐
er could damage the edge of the
counter because the fan is no longer
running.
Confirm the message with OK.
The electricity rate time has now been
deleted.
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Settings menu
BrilliantLight
Refill indicators
This dishwasher has interior lighting.
When the door is open, the lighting will
switch off automatically after 15 mi‐
nutes.
If you consistently use a Tab detergent
and the refill indicators for salt and rinse
aid are bothering you, you can deacti‐
vate them if you wish.
The interior lighting can be switched
off.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Select the setting you want and con‐
If you switch to using detergent that
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it
is important to remember to add
dishwasher salt and rinse aid and to
switch the indicators back on.
firm with OK.
Optimize Standby
The dishwasher is supplied with the Op-
timize standby function switched on as
standard.
Check filters
To save energy, the dishwasher will
switch off automatically a few minutes
after the last time a button has been
pressed or after the end of a program.
You can adjust the interval at which the
message to remind you to check the fil‐
ters appears.
You can set an interval between 30 and
60 program cycles.
The dishwasher will not switch off in
the event of a fault.
The "Check filters" message is set at
the factory to appear after every 50 pro‐
Optimize Standby can be switched off if gram cycles.
you prefer. If you do this the duration
Select the interval you want and con‐
firm this with OK.
before the dishwasher switches off au‐
tomatically increases to 6 hours. Doing
this will increase energy consumption.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
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Settings menu
Soak
Pre-Rinse
You can use this function to loosen
dried-on food residues in the program
selected.
Once activated, this function will be
carried out with all programs until you
deactivate it.
You can use this function to remove
easily loosened food residues in the
program selected.
Once activated, this function will be
carried out with all programs until you
deactivate it.
If you are using powder dishwasher de‐
tergent, add approx. 5 g to compart‐
ment I.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Brightness
There are seven different display bright‐
ness settings.
Select the setting you want and con‐
firm with OK.
Select the brightness you want and
confirm this with OK.
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Settings menu
Volume
Version info
A sequence of buzzer tones will sound
You can call the electronic software ver‐
at the end of the program or if there is a sion of your dishwasher for technical
fault as long as the buzzer has been ac‐ support purposes.
tivated.
Confirm the display with OK.
Buzzer in the event of a fault
Showroom program
The buzzer in the event of a fault will
sound four times at intervals with a
For demonstration purposes only.
short pause between each set of tones.
The dishwasher is fitted with various
The buzzer which sounds when there
demonstration programs for showroom
is a fault cannot be deactivated.
use.
– Demo mode
Buzzer at the end of a program
Demonstration program for show‐
rooms.
The buzzer at the end of a program will
sound four times at intervals with a
short pause between each set of tones.
– Demo with sound
This program activates the circulation
pump to demonstrate the sound of
the dishwasher.
The volume of the buzzer which sounds
at the end of the program can be set to
one of seven stages. If no volume is se‐
lected, the buzzer is switched off.
– Demo Drying Plus
The door will open automatically.
Select the Buzzer tone option.
– BrilliantLight
Use the arrow buttons to set the
volume required and confirm your se‐
lection with the OK button.
The interior lighting is on constantly.
Keypad tone
An buzzer tone sounds each time a but‐
ton is pressed.
The volume of the keypad tone can be
set to one of seven stages. If no volume
is selected, the keypad tone is switched
off.
Use the arrow buttons to set the
volume required and confirm your se‐
lection with the OK button.
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Settings menu
Factory default settings
You can reset all settings to the factory
default settings.
Select Reset and confirm with OK.
Closing the Settings menu
You can exit the Settings menu using
Close.
Select Close and confirm with OK.
The program selected will appear in the
display briefly and the indicator light for
the program selected will come on.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the door and the door
seal
Bacteria could build up on the door
seal and the sides of the dishwasher
door as these surfaces are outside the
wash cabinet and are not accessed and
cleaned by the spray arm jets.
Check and clean your dishwasher
regularly. This will help avoid prob‐
lems and faults.
All surfaces are susceptible to
scratching.
Contact with unsuitable cleaning
agents can alter or discolor all surfa‐
ces.
Wipe the door seals regularly with a
damp cloth to remove food deposits.
Wipe off any food or drink residues
which may have dripped onto the
sides of the dishwasher door before
closing it.
Cleaning the wash cabinet
Generally, the wash cabinet is self
cleaning if the correct amount of deter‐
gent is used.
Cleaning the control panel
The control panel should only be
wiped with a damp cloth.
If, however, there are lime scale or
grease deposits in the cabinet, these
can be removed with a special dish‐
washer cleaner (see "Optional accesso‐
ries"). Follow the instructions on the
packaging.
Cleaning the indicator reflector
panel
The indicator reflector panel for the Op‐
tical Interface / TimeControl function
(depending on model) is situated in the
cover plate underneath the counter.
If you mainly use low temperature pro‐
grams (< 120°F/50 °C), there is a risk of
bacteria and unpleasant odors building
up in the wash cabinet. To prevent this
happening the dishwasher will automat‐
ically increase the temperature in the fi‐
nal rinse of the selected program after
several programs using low tempera‐
tures have been run.
The indicator reflector panel should
only be wiped with a damp cloth or a
suitable cleaning agent designed for
use on plastic.
Clean the filters in the wash cabinet
regularly.
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Cleaning and care
To better maintain your appliance
avoid the following:
Cleaning the door front
If soiling remains longer, it may
happen that the surfaces can be‐
come discolored or changed.
– Cleaning products containing soda,
ammonia, acid, or chloride
– Descaling agents
Remove any soiling immediately.
– Abrasive cleaning products, such as
scouring powder, scouring liquid, or
pumice stones,
Clean 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.
– Cleaners containing solvents
– Stainless steel cleaners
– Dishwasher cleaner
– Oven cleaners
Glass cleaners may be used to
clean the exterior. However do not
allow them to sit or "puddle", this
can cause damage to the surface.
Remove the cleaner promptly.
– Glass cleaner
– Hard, abrasive brushes or sponges,
e.g., pot scourers, brushes or spong‐
es which have been previously used
with abrasive cleaning agents
– Eraser sponges
– Sharp metal scrapers
– Steel wool
– Steam cleaning appliances
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Cleaning and care
Filter system
Filter system
The filter system in the base of the
wash cabinet prevents food from being
redeposited on dishes. It also protects
the circulation pump from damage
caused by foreign objects.
Turn the dishwasher off.
This dishwasher must not be
used without all the filters in place!
Collection of coarse soil may cause the
filters to clog. The level of soiling and
time it takes before the filters need
cleaning will vary depending on use.
The message Check filters will appear in
the display after every 50 program cy‐
cles (factory default setting).
Turn the handle counter-clockwise to
release the filter system .
You can set the interval for the "Check
filters" message to appear to a value
between 30 and 60 program cycles (see
"Settings menu - Check filters").
Lift the filter system out of the dish‐
washer . Remove any coarse parti‐
cles and rinse the filter well under
running water.
Check the filter system.
Clean it if necessary.
Use a nylon brush if necessary.
Ensure that course soil does not
get into the circulation system and
cause a blockage.
Then confirm the message with OK.
The message will go out.
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Cleaning and care
Replace the filter system so that it
lies flat in the base of the wash cabi‐
net.
To clean the inside of the filter, the flap
must be opened:
Press catches together in the di‐
rection of the arrows as shown, and
open the filter .
Then turn the handle clockwise until
both arrows point towards each oth‐
er. This will lock the filter system in
place.
Rinse all the filters under running wa‐
ter.
Take care when you are fitting
the filter system that it is secured in
position correctly.
Then close the flap so that the catch
engages.
Otherwise coarse soil could get into
the circulation system and cause a
blockage.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the spray arms
Particles of food can get stuck in the
spray arm jets and bearings. The spray
arms should therefore be inspected and
cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6
months).
Turn the dishwasher off.
Remove the spray arms as follows:
Take out the cutlery tray (if your dish‐
washer is fitted with one).
Push the top spray arm upwards to
engage the inner ratchet. Then un‐
screw the spray arm.
Pull the lower spray arm firmly up‐
wards to remove it.
Push the middle spray arm upwards
to engage the ratchet. Then un‐
screw the spray arm .
Use a pointed object to push the
food particles that are stuck in the
spray arm jets into the spray arm.
Rinse the spray arms thoroughly un‐
der running water.
Remove the lower basket.
Replace the spray arms and check
that they rotate freely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐
ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without
contacting Miele Service. This will save time and money.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
You should, however, note the following:
Unauthorized or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to
the appliance.
Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and na‐
tional safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthor‐
ized work.
Technical problems
Problem
Possible cause and solution
The dishwasher does
not start.
The door is not properly closed.
Push the door firmly shut.
The dishwasher is not plugged in.
Insert the plug.
The circuit breaker has tripped.
Reset the fuse (see data plate for the correct fuse
rating).
The dishwasher is not switched on.
Turn the dishwasher on with the button.
The dishwasher stops
during a program.
The circuit breaker has tripped.
Reset the fuse (see data plate for the correct fuse
rating).
If the circuit breaker trips again, contact Miele
Service.
After the program has
started, the Optical In‐
terface is not visible.
The indicator reflector panel was not correctly fitted.
Refit the indicator reflector panel correctly (see the
installation plan).
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Problem
Possible cause and solution
There is a fault with the door mechanism or the door
The door locking pins
do not retract after the has not been correctly balanced.
door has opened auto‐
matically.
Contact Miele Service.
The AutoOpen function must be switched off be‐
fore the dishwasher is used again (see "Settings -
AutoOpen"). Danger of injury in the unlikely event
of another fault.
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Problem
Possible cause and solution
The Optical Interface is Before fixing the fault:
flashing quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
One of the following
faults appears in the
display:
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
There may be a technical fault.
Fault FXX
After a few seconds:
Turn the dishwasher back on.
Select the desired program.
Close the door.
If the error message is displayed again, there is a
technical fault.
Contact Miele Service.
The WaterProof System has reacted.
Turn off the water supply.
Contact Miele Service.
Waterproof
A fault has occurred in the circulation pump.
Turn the dishwasher off for at least 30 seconds
with the button.
Fault F78
Turn the dishwasher back on.
Select the desired program.
Close the door.
If the error message is displayed again, there is a
technical fault.
Contact Miele Service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Water intake fault
Problem
Possible cause and solution
The Optical Interface is
flashing quickly.
The buzzer is sounding.
One of the following
faults appears in the
display:
The water supply is turned off.
Open water supply
Turn on the water supply all the way.
Before fixing the fault:
Intake
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
There is a problem with the water intake.
Turn on the water supply fully and start the pro‐
gram again.
Clean the water intake filter (see "Frequently asked
questions").
The water pressure at the intake is lower than 4.35
psi.
Contact a plumber.
The following message The intake water has not reached the required tem‐
appears in the display
during the Energy Saver
program:
perature of 120°F (45°C) (see "Water connection -
Water intake").
Start the program again.
If the fault message appears again, select a differ‐
ent program.
Intake temp. low
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Frequently Asked Questions
Water drainage fault
Problem
Possible cause and solution
The Optical Interface is Before fixing the fault:
flashing quickly.
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
The buzzer is sounding.
The following fault ap‐
pears in the display:
Drain
There is a problem with the water intake.
There might be water in the wash cabinet.
Clean the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -
Filter system").
Clean the drain pump (see "Frequently asked
questions").
Clean the non-return valve (see "Frequently asked
questions").
Remove any kink or loop in the drain hose.
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General problems
Problem
Possible cause and solution
The Optical Interface is The safe mode of the dishwasher was activated.
flashing quickly.
The warning buzzer is
The following takes place:
– If you do not close the door within four seconds
of the last press of a button at program start
sounding.
The indicator light of
the selected program
and the message Contin-
ue with OK will appear in
the display.
The dishwasher does
not start or the Flexi‐
Timer stops running.
– If the door is open for longer than four seconds
during a program or within the delay start time
Press the OK and close the door within four sec‐
onds.
The interior lighting
does not switch on
when the door is
opened.
The interior lighting has been switched off.
Switch the lighting back on again (see "Settings
menu - BrilliantLight").
Detergent residue is left The dispenser was still damp when detergent was
in the dispenser at the
end of a program.
added.
Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding de‐
tergent.
The dispenser cover
cannot be closed.
Detergent residue is blocking the latch.
Remove the detergent residue.
The inside of the door
and/or the interior walls
are wet after a program
has finished.
This is caused by the drying system and does not in‐
dicate a fault. The moisture will dissipate after a
while.
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Problem
Possible cause and solution
Water remains in the
wash cabinet at the end
of a program.
Before fixing the fault:
Turn the dishwasher off with the button.
The filter system in the wash cabinet is clogged.
Clean the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -
Filter system").
The drain pump or non-return valve is blocked.
Clean the drain pump or the non-return valve (see
"Frequently asked questions").
The drain hose is kinked.
Remove the kink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Noises
Problem
Possible cause and solution
There is a knocking
noise in the wash cabi‐
net.
A spray arm is hitting the dishware.
Interrupt the program, and rearrange the items
which are obstructing the spray arm.
There is a rattling noise Dishware is moving around in the wash cabinet.
in the wash cabinet.
Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces.
A foreign object (e.g., a cherry pit) has become
lodged in the drain pump.
Remove the foreign object from the drain pump
(see "Maintenance - Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve").
There is a knocking
noise from the water
pipe
This may be caused by the installation or the diame‐
ter of the water pipe.
This has no influence on dishwasher function. If in
doubt, contact a suitably qualified plumber.
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Poor cleaning results
Problem
Possible cause and solution
The dishes are not
clean.
The dishes were not loaded correctly.
See notes in "Loading the dishwasher".
The program was not powerful enough.
Select a more intensive program (see "Program
overview").
Not enough detergent was dispensed.
Use more detergent, or change your detergent.
Items are blocking the path of the spray arms.
Rearrange the items so that the spray arms can
rotate freely.
The filter system in the base of the wash cabinet is
not clean or is not correctly fitted.
This may cause the spray arm jets to get blocked.
Clean and/or fit the filter system correctly.
Clean the spray arm jets if necessary (see "Clean‐
ing and care - Cleaning the spray arms").
The non-return valve is open and blocked. Dirty water
has flowed back into the wash cabinet.
Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve
(see "Frequently asked questions").
Smearing appears on
glassware and cutlery.
There is a bluish sheen
on the surface of glass‐
ware; film can be wiped
off.
The rinse aid dosage is set too high.
Reduce the dosage (see "Settings menu - Rinse
aid").
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Problem
Possible cause and solution
The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse aid
Dishware is not dry or
cutlery and glasses are reservoir is empty.
spotty.
Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage, or
change the brand of rinse aid (see "Before using
for the first time - Rinse aid").
Dishware was taken out of the cabinet too soon.
Leave it in for longer (see "Operation").
Combination tabs have been used which have im‐
paired drying performance.
Change your detergent, or replenish the rinse aid
(see "Before using for the first time - Rinse aid").
Glasses have a brown‐ Detergent deposits.
ish-blue discoloration;
the deposit cannot be
wiped off.
Switch to another detergent.
Glasses are dull and
The glassware is not dishwasher-safe. The surfaces
discolored; the deposit are affected.
cannot be wiped off.
There is no remedy.
Purchase glassware which is dishwasher-safe.
Tea or lipstick stains
have not been com‐
pletely removed.
The wash temperature of the selected program was
too low.
Select a program with a higher wash temperature.
The bleaching effect of the detergent is too low.
Switch to another detergent.
Plastic parts are discol‐ Natural dyes, e.g., from carrots, tomatoes, or ketchup
ored.
may be the cause. The amount of detergent used or
its bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with
natural dyes.
Use more detergent (see "Operation - Detergent").
Discoloration is irreversible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Problem
Possible cause and solution
White residue is visible The rinse aid dosage is too low.
on dishware and cut‐
lery, clouding occurs on
glassware; this film can
be wiped off.
Increase the dosage (see "Settings menu - Rinse
aid").
The salt reservoir is empty.
Fill the salt reservoir (see "Before using for the first
time - Dishwasher salt").
The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor‐
rectly.
Replace it, making sure that it screws back on
correctly.
An unsuitable Tab detergent has been used.
Change your detergent.
The water softener is programmed to too low a water
hardness level.
Program the water softener to a higher water hard‐
ness level (see "Settings menu - Water hardness").
There are rust stains on The affected items are not corrosion resistant.
the cutlery.
There is no remedy.
Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-safe.
A program was not run after dishwasher salt was
added. Traces of salt have got into the wash cycle.
Always run the Express program with the Short
program option selected and without any dishware
in the dishwasher after adding dishwasher salt.
The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor‐
rectly.
Replace it, making sure that it screws back on
correctly.
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Frequently asked questions
Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve
If the water has not been pumped away
at the end of a program, the drain pump
or the non-return valve might be
blocked. They are, however, easy to
clean.
Turn off the dishwasher and pull the
plug.
Take the filter system out of the wash
cabinet (see "Cleaning and care -
Cleaning the filters").
The drain pump is beneath the non-re‐
turn valve (see arrow).
Scoop the water out of the cabinet
using a suitable container or utensil.
Remove all foreign objects from the
drain pump (glass or bone splinters).
Before returning the non-return
valve, check that the drain pump is
not blocked. Spin the propeller sever‐
al times in both directions to check
for obstructions.
Carefully reinsert the non-return valve
and secure it with the locking clamp.
Make sure the locking clamp
clicks into place!
Be careful not to damage any
delicate components when cleaning
the drain pump and the non-return
valve.
Press the catch for the non-return
valve inwards .
Lift the non-return valve up and out
and rinse well under running water.
Remove all foreign objects from the
non-return valve.
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Customer service
Repairs
Warranty
For problems that you cannot resolve
on your own, please contact:
For more information, please refer to
the included warranty.
– your Miele dealer or
– Miele Service
MieleCare (USA only)
MieleCare, our Extended Service Con‐
tract program, gives you the assurance
of knowing that your appliance invest‐
ment is covered by 5 years of worry
free ownership.
The telephone number for Miele is
listed at the back of these instruc‐
tions.
MieleCare is the only Extended Service
Contract in the industry that guarantees
repairs by a Miele Authorized Service
Provider using genuine Miele parts. On‐
ly genuine Miele parts installed by fac‐
tory trained professionals can guaran‐
tee the safety, reliability, and longevity
of your Miele appliance.
In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself please contact the
Miele Service Department at the phone
number on the back of this booklet.
Please note that unless expressly ap‐
proved in writing by Miele’s Service de‐
partment, Extended Service Contracts
offered by other providers for Miele
products will not be recognized by
Miele. Our goal is to prevent unauthor‐
ized (and untrained) service personnel
from working on your Miele products,
possibly doing further damage to them,
you and/or your home.
To learn more about MieleCare Extend‐
ed Service Contracts, please contact
your appliance dealer or visit us online
at:
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Optional accessories
Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid, as
well as cleaning and care products, are
available as optional accessories.
All the products are designed for use
with Miele dishwashers.
Detergent tabs
– Sparkling results even with stubborn
food deposits
– Combination product with other
components such as rinse aid, salt,
and glass protection additives
These and many other useful products
can be ordered via the Miele website or
from Miele (see end of this manual for
contact details).
– Phosphate-free - safe for the envi‐
ronment
– Water-soluble wrapping - no need to
unwrap
Dishwasher detergent, rinse
aid, and salt
Powder detergent
When you decided to buy a Miele dish‐
washer, you chose excellent quality and
performance. However, ensuring that
your dishwasher always delivers the
best possible results will also depend
on your choice of dishwasher deter‐
gent, rinse aid, and dishwasher salt, as
cleaning results can vary depending on
the brand used.
With Miele CareCollection products,
you can be sure of optimum results as
these products have been specially de‐
signed for Miele dishwashers.
– With active oxygen for thorough
cleaning
– With enzymes which are effective
even in low temperature programs
– With glass protection against corro‐
sion
Rinse aid
– For gleaming glasses
– Helps dishware to dry
– With glass protection against corro‐
sion
– Specially designed cap for precise,
easy dispensing
Dishwasher salt
– Prevents lime scale on dishware and
in the appliance
– Extra coarse-grained
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Optional accessories
Dishwasher care products
Accessories
Miele cleaning and care products pro‐
Some accessories may be supplied as
vide optimum care for your dishwasher. standard, depending on model.
Dishwasher cleaner
Cappuccinatore insert
– Cleans the dishwasher effectively
and thoroughly
The Cappuccinatore insert can be used
for cleaning the individual parts of the
Miele Cappuccinatore in the dishwash‐
er.
– Removes grease, bacteria, and un‐
pleasant odors
Cutlery basket
– Ensures excellent dishwashing re‐
sults
The cutlery basket is placed in the low‐
er basket and can be used to wash ad‐
ditional items of cutlery.
Dishwasher descaler
– Removes heavy lime scale deposits
Glassware rack
– Mild and gentle with natural citric
acid
This rail is designed to hold glasses
with stems securely in the lower basket.
Dishwasher conditioner
– Removes odors, lime scale, and light
deposits
– Maintains the elasticity and leak
tightness of the seals
Dishwasher freshener
– Neutralizes unpleasant odors
– Fresh, pleasant lime and green tea
scent
– Easy to attach to the dishwasher
basket
– Very economical, lasts for 60 wash
cycles
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Installation Instructions
Please refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions.
To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, please contact Miele for additional
instructions.
Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most
current product specification, technical & warranty information.
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Electrical connection
Installation, repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous.
Improper connection of the equip‐
ment grounding conductor can result
in electric shock.
Check that the voltage, frequency
and fuse rating shown on the data
plate match the household mains
supply.
Do not modify the plug provided with
the appliance; if it will not fit the out‐
let, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
The power outlet must be accessible
after installation. Do not use an ex‐
tension cord to connect the dish‐
washer to the mains. Danger of over‐
heating! See data plate on the right
side of the door.
A damaged power cord must only be
replaced with a genuine Miele cord
by a Miele service technician.
If there is any question concerning
the proper electrical connection or
grounding of this appliance to the
powersupply, please consult a li‐
censed electrician or call Miele’s
Technical Service Department:
USA: 1-800-999-1360
CDN: 1-800-565-6435
Specifications
The dishwasher comes equipped with a
4 ft (1.2 m) powercord with a molded
plug for connection to 120 V, 60 Hz,
15 A grounded receptacle.
Grounding instructions
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
GROUNDED.
In the event of a malfunction or break‐
down, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for the electrical cur‐
rent. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having an equipment grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an appropri‐
ate outlet that is installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
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Electrical connection
Hardwired electrical connection
It is possible to hardwire this appliance
to an existing power cable.
Prior to making a hardwire connec‐
tion to the terminal, remove the pow‐
ercord. Otherwise there will be a risk
of electric shock from the attached
plug.
CAUTION: Before servicing, discon‐
nect the power supply by either re‐
moving the fuse, shutting off the
power main or manually "tripping"
the circuit breaker.
An existing flexible supply cord or cable
shall have a minimum thickness of
AWG 14.
Installation work and repairs should
only be performed by a qualified
technician in accordance with all ap‐
plicable codes and standards. Re‐
pairs and service by unqualified per‐
sons could be dangerous and the
manufacturer cannot be held re‐
sponsible.
Before connecting the appliance to
the power supply, make sure that the
voltage and frequency listed on the
data plate correspond with the
household electrical supply. This da‐
ta must correspond to prevent ma‐
chine damage. Consult an electrician
if in doubt.
120 V, 60 Hz, 15 A fuse rating
Black wire (live): connect to L
White wire (neutral): connect to N
Green wire (ground): connect to
After attaching the permanent power
supply cord, check that all screws on
the terminal block and the strain re‐
lief are tightened.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
GROUNDED.
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring sys‐
tem, or an equipment-grounding con‐
ductor must be run with the circuit con‐
ductors and connected to the equip‐
ment-grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.
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Water connection
– Water pressure: Must be between
4.5 - 145 psi (0.3 - 10 bar) If the wa‐
ter pressure is lower than this, the
fault message Intake will appear in
the display (see "Frequently asked
questions"). If the water pressure is
too high, a pressure reducer valve
must be fitted.
Connection to the water sup‐
ply
Water in the dishwasher must
not be used as drinking water.
– The dishwasher may be connected to
a cold or hot water supply up to a
maximum of 140°F/60°C.
After connecting the dishwasher to
the water supply, check that the wa‐
ter intake is airtight.
We would only recommend connec‐
tion to a hot water supply if it is eco‐
nomical, e.g. a solar-powered supply.
When connected to a hot water sup‐
ply, all program stages which would
otherwise be carried out with cold
water will be carried out with hot wa‐
ter.
To avoid any damage to the ap‐
pliance, the dishwasher must only be
connected to fully vented pipework.
The intake hose must not be
shortened or damaged in any way as
it contains electrical components
(see illustration).
– The Energy Saver program (if availa‐
ble) requires a hot water supply be‐
tween 115°F/45°C (minimum) and
140°F/60°C (maximum).
The higher the water intake tempera‐
ture, the better the cleaning and dry‐
ing results.
– The intake hose is approx. 4' 11"/
1.5 m long. A 1.5 m long flexible met‐
al extension hose (pressure tested to
2,030 psi) is available as an optional
accessory, if required.
– A faucet with a 3/4" male thread
must be provided on site.
– This appliance is constructed to
comply with ANSI/ASSE 1001 //
IEC/EN/DIN 61770 // VDE 0700 Part
600, and may be connected to a suit‐
able supply without an extra non-re‐
turn valve if national regulations per‐
mit.
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Water connection
Drainage
Make sure that there are no
kinks in the hose, and that it is not
squashed or stretched.
– The machine comes equipped with a
built-in non-return valve on the dis‐
charge side to prevent waste water
from flowing back into the dishwash‐
er.
After servicing the appliance, ensure
that the drain does not leak.
– Take the drain line of the dishwasher
and attach the drain line as high as
possible under the counter rim of the
kitchen sink before connecting the
end to the drain. The loop will serve
to prevent a backed up drain or large
volume of water in the sink from si‐
phoning back into the dishwasher.
Venting the drain
If the on-site drain connection is situat‐
ed lower than the guide path for the
bottom basket rollers in the open door,
the drain must be vented. Otherwise a
siphoning effect during a program can
cause the appliance to empty itself of
water.
– The dishwasher is supplied with ap‐
prox. 5' 11" (1.5 m) of flexible drain
hose with an internal diameter of 7/8"
(22 mm).
To vent: open the dishwasher door
fully.
– The drain hose can be extended us‐
ing extensions and adapters. The
drainage length must not be longer
than 13' 1 1/2" (4 m) and the delivery
head must not exceed 3' 3 3/8"
(1 m).
– If the hose is to be directly fitted to
the drainage outlet on site, use the
hose clip supplied (see installation di‐
agram).
– The hose can be directed to the left
or the right of the appliance.
Pull the lower spray arm firmly up‐
– The on-site connector for the drain
hose can be adapted to different
widths of hose. If the connector pro‐
trudes too far into the drain hose, it
will need to be shortened. Otherwise
the drain hose may become blocked.
wards to remove it.
Cut off the top of the vent valve in the
wash cabinet.
– The drain hose must not be short‐
ened.
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Sound emission testing
Prerequisites for sound emission tests
Load the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro‐
gram.
Setup for sound emission tests
The dishwasher must be set up according to the following specifications.
Install the dishwasher into an analyzing unit.
Secure the front panel.
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Sound emission testing
Push the provided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until it
is flush with the appliance feet .
Push the toe-kick into place in such a way that it is flush with the door front .
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Sound emission testing
Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending on
model) .
Push the insulating strip into the front top edge of the toe-kick .
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Please have the model and serial number
of your appliance available before
contacting Technical Service.
U.S.A.
Miele, Inc.
Canada
Importer
Miele Limited
National Headquarters
9 Independence Way
Princeton, NJ 08540
Headquarters and Miele Centre
161 Four Valley Drive
800-843-7231
609-419-9898
609-419-4298
Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8
Phone:
Fax:
Customer Care Centre
Phone:
800-565-6435
905-532-2272
Technical Service & Support
Nationwide
Phone:
Fax:
800-999-1360
888-586-8056
Germany
Manufacturer
Miele & Cie. KG
Carl-Miele-Straße 29
33332 Gütersloh
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