Operating instructions
for the G 879 SCVi
dishwasher
To prevent accidents and reduce
the risk of damaging the machine,
read the Operating Manual
before installing or using
the machine.
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M.-Nr. 04 871 861
Contents
Operating the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Starting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
End of Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Interrupting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing a program.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Turning the dishwasher off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Unloading the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Additional features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Top Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Turning off “Heated drying”.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
End of program notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Turning the buzzer off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Turning on the buzzer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the spray arms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning the water intake filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cleaning the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cleaning the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cleaning the door panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Guide to the appliance
1 Upper spray arm (not visible)
2 Cutlery tray
Program label
An adhesive label listing the program
names is supplied with the dishwasher.
It should be placed in the indented
area of the door next to the Program
touch pads.
3 Upper basket
4 Water feed tube for the middle
spray arm
5 Middle spray arm
Make sure that the indented area is
free of dust and grease.
6 Water hardness selector
7 Lower spray arm
Remove the backing from the label
and place it into the indented area.
8 Four height adjustable levelling legs
9 Combination filter
Remove the protective cover from
the label.
10 Salt reservoir
Indicator lamps
11 Dual compartment detergent
dispenser
k
“Add salt” indicator lamp
8
H
“Add rinse aid” indicator lamp
12 Control panel
13 Rinse aid reservoir
(with dosage selector)
Program touch pads
b
c
d
e
f
2
NORMAL 65 °C / 150 °F
NORMAL 55 °C / 130 °F
ECONOMY 55 °C / 130 °F
CHINA & CRYSTAL 45 °C / 115 °F
LIGHT WASH 55 °C / 130 °F
Top Solo
14 Adhesive label with program
names
15 Data plate
16 Indicator lamps
17 Program touch pads
18 Top Solo touch pad
19 O - OFF touch pad
20 I - ON touch pad
o
OFF - touch pad
ON - touch pad
g
Note: Lower basket is not shown.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Repairs should only be performed
by qualified personnel. Disconnect
the appliance from the power supply
before servicing (pull out the plug or
WARNING
When using your dish-
washer, follow all basic
turn off the circuit breaker).
safety precautions.
If not purchased specifically as a
This appliance conforms to
all uniform safety codes and
regulations. To avoid injury
and machine damage, read
the operating instructions
carefully before using the
dishwasher.
“Freestanding” model, only install
the dishwasher under a continuous
countertop which is secured to the
cabinetry.
The dishwasher must be electri-
cally grounded. Install the dish-
washer as per the included Installation
instructions.
This dishwasher is designed for
household use only.
Use only powder detergents and
liquid rinse aids recommended for
dishwashers. Never use gels or liquid
detergents.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage or injury
caused by improper use or for
uses other than those for which
the appliance is intended.
Do not use commercial or indus-
trial grade detergents, as these
may cause adverse chemical reactions
and damage the machine. Use only
detergents made for residential dish-
washers.
Do not use your dishwasher unless
all enclosure panels are properly in
place.
Do not allow children to play in or
on the dishwasher.
Keep all detergents and rinse aids
out of the reach of children.
Dishwasher detergents contain So-
dium Silicate and Sodium Carbo-
nate. In case of eye contact, immediate-
ly flush with water. Call a physician or
poison control.
Do not tamper with the
controls.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When loading items to be
washed:
For dishwashers with visible heating
element
– Load pointed items so that they are
not likely to damage the door seal.
– Load knives with the cutting edge
down to reduce the risk of injuries.
Do not touch the heating element
during or immediately after use.
Do not wash plastic items unless
they are labeled “dishwasher safe”
or the equivalent. For items not labeled,
check the manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions.
Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the
door or dishracks of the dish-
washer.
Remove the front door and cut off
the power cord of the dishwasher
before removing it from service or dis-
carding it. This will help protect child-
ren from injury or accidentally locking
themselves in.
Under certain conditions, hy-
drogen gas may be produced in a
hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the
hot water system has not been used for
such a period, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow from
each for several minutes before using
the dishwasher. This will release any ac-
cumulated hydrogen gas. Do not
smoke or use an open flame during this
time.
Do not drink the water from the
wash cabinet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ
Les réparations doivent être effec-
tuées uniquement par une per-
AVERTISSEMENT
sonne compétente. Débrancher l’ap-
pareil de la prise de courant avant d’en
faire l’entretien (enlever la fiche de la
prise ou fermer le disjoncteur).
Au moment d’utiliser votre lave-vais-
selle, veuillez observer toutes les me-
sures de sécurité de base.
Cet appareil électroménager est con-
forme à tous les règlements et codes
sur la sécurité. Pour éviter de vous
blesser et d’endommager l’appareil,
veuillez lire soigneusement les in-
structions sur l’utilisation.
Installer uniquement le lave-vais-
selle sous un comptoir continu qui
est fixé à des meubles adjacents.
Vous devez mettre le lave-vaisselle
à la terre. Installer le lave-vaisselle
en observant les instructions pour l’in-
stallation ci-jointes.
N’utilisez le lave-vaiselle que pour
laver la vaiselle.
Utiliser uniquement des détersifs et
des produits de rinçage recom-
mandés pour les lave-vaisselle.
Le fabricant ne peut être tenu re-
sponsable des dommages ou bless-
ures causés par une utilisation
inadéquate ou par des utilisations
autres que celles auxquelles l’ap-
pareil est destiné.
Ne pas utiliser de détersifs de
qualité commerciale ou industrielle
puisqu’ils pourraient causer des réac-
tions chimiques défavorables et en-
dommager l’appareil. Utiliser des déter-
sifs pour les lave-vaisselle ménagers
seulement.
Ne pas utiliser votre lave-vaisselle
à moins que tous les panneaux
soient bien en place.
Ne pas permettre aux enfants de
jouer dans ou sur le lave-vaisselle.
Ranger tous les détersifs et pro-
duits de rinçage hors de la portée
des enfants.
Les détersifs pour lave-vaisselle
contiennent du silicate de soude et
du carbonate de soude. En cas de con-
tact avec les yeux, les rincer immédi-
atement à grande eau. Téléphoner à
un médecin ou à un centre de traite-
ment antipoison.
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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ
Ne pas modifier les
commandes.
Dans certaines conditions, un sys-
tème d’eau chaude qui n’a pas été
utilisé pendant plus de 2 semaines
peut dégager de l’azote.
L’AZOTE EST EXPLOSIF. Si le système
d’eau chaude n’a pas été utilisé pend-
ant une telle période de temps, ouvrir
tous les robinets d’eau chaude et
laisser l’eau couler pendant plusieurs
minutes avant d’utiliser le lave-vais-
selle. Ceci dissipera tout l’azote accu-
mulé. Ne pas fumer ni utiliser une
flamme nue durant ce temps.
Ne pas boire l’eau du meuble de
lavage.
Au moment de remplir le lave-vais-
selle :
– Mettre les articles pointus de manière
à ce qu’ils n’endommagent pas le seau
étanche de la porte.
– Mettre le tranchant des couteaux vers
le bas afin de réduire les risques de
blessure.
Ne pas laver les articles en plas-
tique à moins qu’ils n’indiquent “Va
au lave-vaisselle” ou l’équivalent. Véri-
fier les recommandations du fabricant
pour les articles non étiquetés.
Lave-vaiselle avec l’élément
chauffant
Ne touchez pas l’élément chauf-
fant pendant le fonctionnement de
l’appareil ou immédiatement après.
Ne pas abuser et ne pas vous as-
seoir ni vous tenir sur la porte ou
sur les paniers du lave-vaisselle.
Enlever la porte et débrancher le
lave-vaisselle avant de le faire rép-
arer ou de le jeter afin d’empêcher les
enfants de se blesser ou de s’enfermer
dans l’appareil par accident.
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
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Caring for the environment
Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material.
Energy saving washing.
The cardboard box and packing ma-
terial protects the appliance during
shipping. It has been designed to be
biodegradable and recyclable. Please
dispose of these materials as you
would any other recyclable products.
These dishwashers are exceptionally ef-
ficient in their use of water and elec-
tricity. You can make the most of your
appliance by following these tips:
Make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher for the
most economical washing.
Disposal of your old machine.
For small loads:
Select the “Top Solo” function (see
“Additional features” chapter).
Old machines contain materials which
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling center about the possi-
bility of recycling these materials. Make
certain the machine has been made
child resistant as outlined in the “Import-
ant safety instuctions”, before dispos-
ing of the appliance.
Choose a program that best suits the
degree of soiling and the type of
dishes being washed.
If the baskets are only half full, use
the ECONOMY program.
Use the correct amounts of deter-
gent and rinse aid.
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Before using for the first time
Before using for the first time
Add the correct amount of detergent.
Before using for the first time please
note the following items:
Generally, one to two tablespoons of
detergent will be adequate for most
wash loads. Not enough or too much
detergent can lead to poor wash re-
sults.
Setting the water softener.
The water softener must be set to corre-
spond to the water hardness in your
area. This can be obtained from your
local water company, or by using a test
kit that can be purchased from the
Miele Parts Department.
Cleaning results vary between deter-
gents. If you are not satisfied with the
results from one brand, try another
quality brand before contacting the
Miele Service Department for advice.
The salt reservoir must only be filled
with water and salt. Never fill it with
detergent.
Load the dishes correctly.
Load the dishes so that water can con-
tact all surfaces. Ensure that the spray
arms are not blocked by items which
are too tall for the basket or which ex-
tend through the bottom of the basket
above. If necessary, manually rotate
the spray arms to test for clearance.
Adding rinse aid.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with liquid or powder deter-
gent will damage the reservoir.
Use only powder detergents and liquid
rinse aids formulated for domestic dish-
washers.
The combination filter in the base of
the wash cabinet and the spray arms
must be kept clean.
It is important to choose the correct
program.
These should be regularly inspected
and cleaned if necessary.
Different wash programs should be se-
lected for different loads and different
degrees of soiling. See the Program
Chart for further program descriptions.
See the corresponding chapters for de-
tailed information on the above items.
When the dishwasher is run for the
first time, the selected program will
not start for approximately 7
minutes.
During these 7 minutes, the Water
softener reactivation program will
being run, and the
tor lamp will be on.
k indica-
8
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Opening and closing the door
Opening and closing the door
To open the door.
To close the door
Push the baskets in.
Lift the door and push until it clicks
closed.
Pull on the handle.
If the door is opened during operation,
all machine functions will automatically
be interrupted.
Note:
To open the dishwasher door if the front
panel has not yet been installed, see
Step 3 of the “Installation” instructions,
found later in this manual.
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Water Softener
Water Softener
The water softener must be set to corre-
Programming Table (see next page
for programming instructions)
spond to the water hardness in your
area. This can be obtained from your
local water company, or by using a test
kit that can be purchased from the
Miele Parts Department.
touch pad/ Selector
gr/gal
ppm
indicator
lamp
setting
(internal)
*1 -
4
6
7
20- 70
90- 110
130
b
c
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
4
5
6
To avoid the build up of calcium de-
posits on dishes, cutlery, and in the
dishwasher, if the water hardness is
above 7 gr/gal, the water should be
softened.
5 -
d
8 - 10
11 - 12
13
140- 180
200- 220
230
e
The dishwasher is factory set for a hard-
ness level of 1 - 4 gr/gal. If your water
is harder or softer, the setting will need
to be adjusted.
f
2 + b
14 - 16
17 - 22
23 - 35
36 - 47
48 - 65
250- 290 2 + c
310- 400 2 + d
410- 630 2 + e
650- 850 2 + f
860-1170 2 + f
To ensure a steady supply of soft-
ened water, the built in water sof-
tener must be:
1. Correctly set.
2. Reactivated with salt when depleted.
Where the water hardness fluctuates
(e.g. 8 - 17 gr/gal) always set the ma-
chine to the higher value (17 gr/gal in
this example).
66 - 70 1190-1260 2 + f
*
factory setting
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Water Softener
Programming the water hard-
ness
The Program touch pads are used to
set the water hardness. Each pad can
be used alone (level 1) or in combina-
tion with the “Top Solo”pad (level 2) to
program the hardness to the value
determined using the Programming
Table on the previous page.
The “
k” indicator lamp will flash
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as long as you are in the programming
mode.
For example, to set a level 1 value
(from 1 -12 gr/gal), only a numbered
Touch pad will have to be pressed. To
program a level 2 value (from 13 - 70
gr/gal), both the “Top Solo” pad and a
numbered Touch pad will have to
pressed.
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Water Softener
A)If your Water hardness is 12 gr/gal or
less, press the touch pad that corre-
sponds to the level you want to set
(see the Programming Table on the
previous page). As long as the se-
lected pad is depressed, its indicator
lamp will remain lit. When the touch
pad is released, the clamp will once
again flash.
To program the water hardness,
proceed as follows:
Open the door.
Turn off the dishwasher.
Press and hold buttons band d
while simultaneously turning on the
dishwasher. The “ON/OFF” indicator
lamp will light and the “
clamps will flash.
k”and
8
OR
B)If your Water hardness is greater than
12 gr/gal, press 2 to access program
level 2 first (its indicator will light),
then press the required numeric touch
pad. Once the numeric pad is re-
leased, the cwill once again flash.
The “
k” indicator lamp will
8
flash as long as you are in the pro-
gramming mode.
If any other indicator lamps flash, turn
off the dishwasher and start again.
Example: If the water hardness is 25
gr/gal, press 2 first, then press the e
touch pad. When eis released, the c
indicator will flash.
Depending upon what “Additional Fea-
tures” are currently programmed into
your machine, other indicator lamps
may also illuminate. These should be ig-
nored for the time being.
Press 2 once to enter the setting; its
indicator will light up.
Press Touch pad cto enter the data
entry mode. The cindicator lamp will
stop flashing and go out. (Exception: if
a hardness level of 5-6 gr/gal has
been set previously , the cindicator
lamp will stop flashing and remain lit).
Press 2 once more to store the set-
ting in memory. The 2 indicator will
flash if the value has been stored cor-
rectly.
Turn off the dishwasher. The water
hardness is now programmed.
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Water Softener
Press Touch pad cto check the
water softener setting currrenty stored.
To check the programmed
water hardness:
If a water hardness between 0 and
12 gr/gal is stored, the indicator
lamp next to the corresponding
touch pad will illuminate (see the Pro-
gramming Table). If no lamp lights
up, a hardness level greater than
12 gr/gal was set. In this case:
Open the door.
Turn off the dishwasher.
Press and hold buttons band d
while simultaneously turning on the
dishwasher. The “ON/OFF” indicator
lamp will light and the “
clamps will flash.
k” and
8
Press the 2 button. The indicator
lamp that corresponds to the stored
hardness level will illuminate.
If any other indicator lamps flash, turn
off the dishwasher and start again.
Turn off the dishwasher.
Depending upon what “Additional Fea-
tures” are currently programmed into
your machine, other indicator lamps
may also illuminate. These should be ig-
nored for the time being.
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Water Softener
Setting the water hardness selector
inside the wash cabinet.
The water hardness selector is factory
set to position 6. It should only be reset
if your water hardness is in the range of
36 - 65 gr/gal.
water hardness
gr/gal
ppm
selector
(Position)
1 - 35
36 - 47
20- 640
650- 850
860-1170
1190-1260
6*
4
48 - 65
5
Using a screwdriver, remove the
66 - 70
6*
cover from the water hardness selec-
tor.
* = factory setting
Using a coin or screwdriver, turn the
selector dial to the desired setting.
Do not set the selector on positions
1 - 3.
Example:
If the water hardness is 38 gr/gal, set the
selector to position 4 (36 -47 gr/gal).
Replace the cover over the water
hardness selector.
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Water Softener
Filling the salt reservoir.
The salt reservoir should be filled be-
fore the first use and whenever the
“
k” indicator lamp lights up. Use
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water softener reactivation salt
(1 - 4mm grain size), as other salts may
contain insoluble additives which can
impair the functioning of the softener.
The salt reservoir holds approx. 4 lbs
(2 kg) of salt.
Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir
with dishwashing detergent will
damage the water softener. Make
sure that only water softener reacti-
vation salt of the proper grain size is
used
Fill the salt reservoir with approxi-
mately 2 quarts of water before fill-
ing it with salt for the first time.
Place the funnel (provided) over the
salt reservoir.
Remove the lower basket.
Carefully fill with salt. As it is filled,
water will run out .
Unscrew and remove the salt reser-
voir cap.
Clean any excess salt from the
threads of the reservoir opening.
Screw the cap on firmly.
If the dishwasher will not be used im-
mediately after reactivation, run a
NORMAL program. This will remove
any traces of salt from the cabinet.
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Water Softener
Salt indicator.
Bypassing the Salt indicator
lamp.
In order to bypass the salt indicator
lamp, you will need a screwdriver and
needle nose pliers.
Remove the salt reservoir cap.
Looking into the salt reservoir, you will
see the top of the float chamber on the
right hand side b.
When the salt reservoir is empty, the
“
k” indicator lamp will light, notif-
8
ying you that the reservoir should be re-
filled with reactivation salt.
Once filled, the dishwasher will automati-
cally reactivate the softener when
necessary. The “
will light up whenever the reactivation
k” indicator lamp
8
process is being performed.
Note:
Using a screwdriver, carefully pivot
the float chamber towards the center
of the reservoir.
If your water is very soft (below 7 gr/gal),
further softening is not required and the
“
k” indicator lamp will remain lit.
8
It can be disregarded or bypassed
using the following procedure.
Using the needle nose pliers, first
pull the cap coff of the float cham-
ber, then remove the float d.
The “
k” button has also been de-
8
signed to allow reprogramming of the
dishwasher in the future. Further details
can be found in the “After Sales Ser-
vice” section.
Replace the float chamber cap,
push the chamber back into its up-
right position, and replace the salt
reservoir cap. The indicator lamp will
now remain off.
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Adding rinse aid
Adding rinse aid
The use of Rinse Aid is recommended
Adding rinse aid.
to prevent spotting on dishes and glass-
ware that normally occurs during the
drying phase of automatic dishwashing.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with detergent will always
damage the reservoir. Only pour liq-
uid rinse aid formulated for residen-
tial dishwashers into the reservoir.
Add Rinse Aid before the first use
and anytime the H indicator lamp
comes on.
Press the button in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
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Adding rinse aid
Setting the dosage.
Pour liquid rinse aid into the storage
container until it is visible on the sur-
face of the screen. Do not refill until
the H indicator lamp comes on.
The dosage selector comes factory set
to 3. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6, de-
pending on your requirements. This set-
ting dispenses approximately 3 ml
rinse aid per program.
Only use rinse aid specifically
Use a higher setting if spots appear
on dry glassware.
labeled for residential dishwashers.
Inadvertently adding detergent will
damage the rinse aid dispenser.
If streaking appears on dishes or
glasses, use a lower setting.
Press on the flap until you hear it
click shut. Failure to close it all the
way will allow water to enter the
reservoir during the wash program.
Wipe up any spilled rinse aid.
The flap will remain closed during nor-
mal operation.
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Loading the dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher
Load the dishes so that water can
Some loading examples are shown on
the following pages.
reach all surfaces.
Do not place dishes and cutlery in-
side other pieces where they may be
concealed.
Note
If the additional feature “Top Solo” has
been selected, all items must be
loaded into the upper basket and cut-
lery tray. See the “Additional features”
section for further information.
Hollow items such as cups and
glasses should be inverted and
placed in the upper basket.
Concave based items should be
placed at an angle so that water can
run off them freely, or placed on top
of the coffee bar (see page 25).
Do not touch the heating element
during or directly after the end of a
program as it may still be hot.
Tall, narrow, hollow pieces should be
placed in the center of the basket to
ensure adequate water coverage.
Small cups and glasses should be
placed on the cup racks. Taller mugs
and glasses can be placed under-
neath the rack.
In areas where the water has a high
mineral content, it may be necess-
ary to polish silverware after it has
been washed to achieve a high
shine.
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.
Some food items may contain natural
dyes that can discolor plastic items
in the dishwasher ( e.g. carrots, to-
matoes, ketchup, etc.). The stability
of plastic items is not affected by this
discoloration.
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Loading the dishwasher
The plate inserts in the left and right
rear of the lower basket are removable.
To remove, push the handles of both in-
serts toward the inside of the basket.
Once removed, the open area can ac-
commodate large pots, casserole
dishes, or accessory inserts (see
“Accessories”).
Loading examples.
Upper basket.
Height limit
For small, lightweight, or delicate items
such as cups, saucers, glasses, des-
sert bowls, etc. and also heat sensitive
plastic ware.
Bottom basket.
The height guard at the base of the
upper basket is there to protect the
middle spray arm. No object placed in
the lower basket should stand higher
than this guard.
For larger and heavier items such as
plates, serving platters and saucepans.
Glasses should only be placed in the
bottom basket if the special glassware
insert is used.
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Loading the dishwasher
Cutlery tray.
Spoon heads should be placed so that
water can run off them freely.
To make unloading easier, cutlery can
be grouped in zones, one for knives,
one for forks, etc.
Larger items like sauce ladles, cake
slices, long knives and mixing spoons
can be placed lengthwise in the trough
in the center of the tray.
Make sure that the upper spray arm
can rotate freely after the tray is slid
in, otherwise the rotation of the
spray arm may be inadequate for a
thorough cleaning.
Place the heads of cutlery with round
or oval handles in the holders. This will
secure them during the wash cycle.
The cutlery tray insert is removable.
Place spoons so that their heads are se-
cured in at least one holder so they can-
not flip over and collect water.
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Loading the dishwasher
Coffee bar.
Adjustable cup racks.
To allow water to run off the bottom of
coffee mugs, place them at a slant on
top of the coffee bar. The bar can also
be used as a separator between two
rows of glasses to protect them and
keep them from leaning against each
other. To stack wide items, flip the bar
to the right.
To make room for tall glasses, raise the
cup rack. Lower it to double stack smal-
ler items.
Insert for glasses.
An optional Glassware insert can be in-
stalled in the left or right side of the bot-
tom basket in place of the removable
plate insert.
Very tall glasses can then be loaded
vertically so that they are washed more
effectively.
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Loading the dishwasher
Depending on the setting of the upper
basket, the following dishware dimen-
sions can be accommodated:
Adjusting the upper basket.
(depending on model)
If tall items are being washed, more
room can be obtained by raising or
lowering the upper basket.
Upper
basket
position
Upper
basket
diameter
Lower
basket
diameter
Top
8"
12"
(20.5 cm)
(30 cm)
Middle
Bottom
9"
11"
(28 cm)
(22.5 cm)
10"
10"
(24.5 cm)
(26 cm)
Pull out the upper basket and loosen
the two locknuts on either side of the
basket.
Adjust the basket up or down to the
desired height.
Tighten the locknuts.
The upper basket can also be set at an
angle,with one side high, and the other
side low.
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Items not suitable for dishwashers
Items not suitable for dishwashers
– Cutlery with wooden handles.
– Wooden cutting boards.
Please note:
– Silver or aluminum items may suffer
some discoloration.
– Glued items such as old knives with
handles that are glued together
around the shank of the blade.
– Aluminum parts (eg. oven hood
grease filters) should not be cleaned
using commercial or industrial deter-
gents. These high alkaline deter-
gents may damage the machine,
and in extreme instances, cause ex-
plosive chemical reactions.
– Hand made craft items.
– Copper or tin items.
– Plastic items which are not heat resis-
tant.
– Silverware previously cleaned with a
silver polish may be damp or
spotted at the end of a program
where water has adhered to the pol-
ish. This can be rubbed off with a
soft, dry cloth. Silver that has pre-
viously been cleaned in an immer-
sion dip is usually dry at the end of a
program, but may discolor (tarnish).
– Colors on dishware that have been
painted over the glaze may fade
over time.
– Clouding may occur on glasses after
frequent washing.
Miele recommends:
Wash delicate glassware using the
ECONOMY program or the CHINA &
CRYSTAL program with a tempera-
ture of 45 °C/115 °F. This will reduce
the risk of clouding.
There are no standard guidelines for
washing glassware. When in doubt,
wash by hand.
When purchasing new dishes and
cutlery, make sure they are dish-
washer safe.
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Adding detergent
Adding detergent
Generally, filling the dispenser with one
to two tablespoons of detergent will be
sufficient to ensure thorough cleaning.
If dishes are extra dirty, or if the soil has
been allowed to dry on the dishes be-
fore washing, a program utilizing a pre-
wash cycle should be selected. In this
case, extra detergent can be added to
the small compartment labeled ( I ) in
the center of the dispenser.
Use only powder detergents formu-
lated for residential dishwashers.
Do not use gels or liquid deter-
gents.
Dishwasher detergents contain irri-
tants and corrosive ingredients.
They can cause burns in the mouth
and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Keep children away from
detergent and from the dishwasher
when the door is open.
Press the latch on the detergent dis-
penser. The cover will spring open.
To avoid the danger of children com-
ing into contact with dishwasher
detergent, only fill the detergent dis-
penser immediately before starting
the program.
Fill the dispenser with one to two
tablespoons of powder detergent.
Capacities:
Compartment I (prewash) takes a maxi-
mum of 1 ounce (25 ml) and Compart-
ment II (main wash) takes a maximum
of 3 ounces (80 ml) when completely
filled. There are horizontal marks to as-
sist you in filling Compartment II. The
marks indicate a level of approximately
3/4, 1, and 1 1/4 ounces (20, 25 and
30 ml respectively).
Close the cover. The cover will al-
ways be open at the end of a wash
program.
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Choosing a program
Choosing a program
The wash program chosen should de-
pend on the type of dishes and the de-
gree of soiling.
In most cases the LIGHT WASH or
NORMAL program will give excellent re-
sults.
The available programs and some of
their applications are listed in the Pro-
gram Chart on the next two pages.
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Program chart
Program chart
Program
When to use
Detergent
containing
chlorine
free2)
chlorine1)
Compart- Compart- Compart-
ment I
(Pre-
wash)
ment II
(Main
wash)
ment II
(Main
wash)
Universal Programs
for normal everyday loads,
100 %
80 %
80 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
LIGHT WASH
55°C/130 °F
(Touch pad f)
NORMAL
55 ° C/130 °F
(Touch pad c)
NORMAL
particularly suitable for chlorine-free detergents
for normal everyday loads
20 %
20 %
same as NORMAL 55 °C/130 °F, but with higher
wash temperature for stubborn dried-on
particles
65 °C/150 °F
(Touch pad b)
Special programs
for full loads with very light soiling (e.g. coffee
cups), or:
for half a, normal everyday load
ECONOMY
55 °C/130 °F
(Touch pad d)
CHINA &
50 %3)
50 %3)
50 %3)
50 %3)
“Gentle program”, for lightly soiled and heat
sensitive tableware.
CRYSTAL
45 °C/115 °F
(Touch pad e)
The dispensing method will depend on the type of detergent being used:
1) Use this method for:
–
detergents which contain phosphates and chlorine.
Divide the total amount, as shown, between compartment I and compartment II.
2) Use this method for:
–
–
detergent which is chlorine and phosphate free.
detergent which is chlorine free but contains phosphates.
In this instance the whole amount is placed in compartment II.
3) Use half of your normal amount of detergent.
For the LIGHT WASH and NORMAL programs, one to two tablespoons of detergent is usually suffi-
cient for excellent wash results.
When using “Top Solo” add detergent to compartment II only (approx. 1/2 - 3/4 of the amount used for
a full load).
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Program chart
Program cycle
Approx.
Duration
Pre-wash
Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse
Drying
Minutes
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
99
X
X
106
111
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4)
75
X
64
4) with half loads (7 place settings)
X = cycle used
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Operating the dishwasher
Operating the dishwasher
Turning on.
Note:
When required, the water softener reac-
tivation process is performed before
the wash program. It may last several
minutes. During this process the
Open the door.
Open the water valve (if it is closed).
Press the “I” (ON) touch pad (20).
The “ON” indicator lamp will light.
“
k” indicator lamp will be on.
8
The hardness of the water supply will
dictate how often (after how many
washes) the water softener needs to be
reactivated. For example with a water
hardness of 21 gr/gal, reactivation will
take place after every 3 programs. With
a water hardness of 8 gr/gal, reactiva-
tion will only occur after 8 programs.
Starting a program.
Press the touch pad for the desired
program.The indicator lamp for that
touch pad will light.
If so desired, select “Top Solo” (2)
before starting the program.
(see the “Additional features” sec-
tion).
End of Program.
Close the door. The machine will
start.
A buzzer will sound at the end of the
wash program and every 10 minutes
for up to an hour or until dishwasher
door is opened.
You can turn this buzzer off , if so
desired. (see “Additional features”).
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Operating the dishwasher
Interrupting a program.
Turning the dishwasher off.
A program can be interrupted by open-
ing the door.
If the door is once again closed, the
program will continue from the point of
interruption.
At the end of a program:
Open the door slightly. The indicator
lamp in the program touch pad will
go out.
If the program indicator lamp is still
lit, the program has not yet finished.
Close the door to allow the program
to finish.
Warning!
The water in the dishwasher may
be hot, and steam may be present!
Only open the door if absolutely
necessary and exercise extreme
caution when doing so. The danger
of burns and scalding exists.
Once opened, allow 20-30 seconds
for the internal temperature to
equalize before closing the door
again.
Press the “O” (OFF) touch pad (19).
The indicator lamp will go out.
Open the door completely and un-
load the dishwasher (see “Unloading
the dishwasher”).
Close the door.
If the dishwasher will not be used for
an extended period of time,
Changing a program.
A program can only be changed before
the door is closed. If a program has al-
ready started, turn off the dishwasher,
and re-select a program.
Turn off the water valve.
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Unloading the dishwasher
Unloading the dishwasher
Dishes tend to break and chip easier
when they are hot. Allow the dishes to
cool until they are comfortable to
handle before unloading them.
If the door is opened slightly at the
completion of the drying cycle, the
dishes will cool much faster.
Unload the lower basket first, then
the upper basket and cutlery tray (if
so equipped). This will prevent water
drops from the upper basket or cut-
lery tray from falling onto the dishes
in the lower basket.
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Additional features
Additional features
Because smaller amounts of dishware
are being washed, the amount of deter-
gent used can be reduced accordingly.
Top Solo (18)
When this feature is selected, the ma-
jority of the water is directed to the top
and middle spray arms of the dish-
washer. Its use is recommended when
all the dishes and cutlery needing
cleaning can be loaded into the upper
basket and cutlery tray.
Using “Top Solo” will also save water
and energy.
For example, using “Top Solo” with the
NORMAL 55 °C/130 °F program uses
3.2 gallons (12 liters) of water instead
of the usual 5 gallons (19 liters).
Note:
Lightly soiled plates or serving platters
can still be placed in the bottom basket
if large spaces are left between them.
Do not place dishes, bowls or other hol-
low containers in the bottom basket.
Adjusting the upper basket to its lowest
position will allow it to accommodate
larger plates.
“Top Solo” can be selected with all
wash programs.
Choose a program.
Press the 2 (18) touch pad. The indi-
cator lamp next to the touch pad will
illuminate.
Close the door to start the program.
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Additional features
A heating element is used to help dry
the dishes in all wash programs.
The “Heated drying” feature can be
turned off if desired. The dishes will
then be dried using the residual heat in-
side of the machine. For faster drying,
the dishwasher door can be opened
2" - 3" at the end of the program to
allow the moist air to escape.
Press touch pad 2 again. The 2
and “ k” indicators will flash.
8
Turn off the dishwasher. The change
has been stored and “Heated
drying” is now turned off for all wash
programs.
Turning on “Heated drying”.
In order to turn “Heated drying” back
on, follow the same procedure, making
sure the bindicator lamp is off before
storing the change using the 2 button.
Turning off “Heated drying”.
To turn off “Heated drying”,
proceed as follows:
Open the door.
Turn off the dishwasher.
Press and hold buttons band d
while simultaneously turning on the
dishwasher. The “ON” indicator lamp
will light and the “
lamps will flash.
k” and c
8
The “
k” indicator lamp will
8
flash as long as you are in the pro-
gramming mode.
If any other indicator lamps flash, turn
off the dishwasher and start again.
If the blamp lights up, “Heated
drying” is already turned off. If the lamp
is not lit, proceed as follows:
Press the b touch pad. The indicator
lamp will light. “Heated drying” is now
turned off.
Press the 2 touch pad. Its indicator
lamp will light up and indicator lamps
bthrough fwill go out (if previously
lit).
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Additional features
Turning on the buzzer.
End of program notification
In order to turn the buzzer back on, fol-
low the same procedure, making sure
the indicator lamp is off before storing
the change using the 2 button.
A buzzer will sound at the end of the
wash program, and every 10 minutes
thereafter for up to an hour. This buzzer
can be turned off as follows:
Turning the buzzer off.
Open the door.
Turn off the dishwasher.
Press and hold buttons band d
while simultaneously turning on the
dishwasher. The “ON” indicator lamp
will light and the “
lamps will flash.
k” and c
8
If any other indicator lamps flash, turn
off the dishwasher and start again.
The "
k " indicator lamp will
8
flash as long as you are in the pro-
gramming mode.
Press the etouch pad. The indicator
lamp will light. The buzzer is now
turned off.
Press the 2 touch pad. Its indicator
lamp will light up and indicator lamps
ethrough cwill go out (if previously
lit).
Press touch pad 2 again. The 2
and “
k” indicators will flash.
8
Turn off the dishwasher. The change
is now stored and the buzzer is
turned off for all wash programs.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning and care
Cleaning the filters in the
wash cabinet.
The combination filter in the base of
the wash cabinet should be regu-
larly inspected and cleaned as
necessary. Any broken glass or
dishware should be removed imme-
diately upon discovery.
Use caution when cleaning the fil-
ters, non-return valve or drain
pump, as glass or bone splinters
may be caught in the bottom of the
wash cabinet.
Turn the handle counterclockwise to
release the filters.
Lift the combination filter out of the
machine. Remove any coarse par-
ticles and rinse it under running
water. A nylon brush can be used, if
necessary.
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Cleaning and care
Turn the combination filter over and
open the coarse filter cover by pull-
ing back on the locking tab.
Replace the combination filter so
that it lies flat in the base of the wash
cabinet. Secure it by turning the
handle clockwise.
After cleaning, make sure that the
coarse filter cover is properly locked
in place.
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Cleaning and care
Dishwashers with cutlery basket:
Cleaning the spray arms.
Unscrew the upper spray arm.
On rare occasions particles of food
may get stuck in the spray arm jets.
They can be easily cleaned as follows:
Dishwashers with cutlery tray:
Pull out the cutlery tray.
Push up on the upper spray arm to
engage the tooth-wheel mechanism
and then unscrew the spray arm.
To remove the middle spray arm lo-
cated beneath the upper basket,
gently push upwards until it engages
in the ratchet b, then unscrew it c.
To clean the spray arms, use a
pointed object to push the the food
particles into the jets.
Rinse under running water to com-
plete the process.
After cleaning, replace the spray
arms.
Important:
After replacing the spray arms,
check that they rotate freely.
Lift up on the lower spray arm to
remove it.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve.
Use caution when cleaning the fil-
ters, non-return valve or drain
pump, as glass or bone splinters
may be caught in the bottom of the
wash cabinet.
If the water in the dishwasher is not
completely drained at the end of a pro-
gram, the drain pump or non-return
valve may be blocked. To clean them:
Pull out the non-return valve.
Remove the combination filter.
Rinse the non-return valve under run-
ning water.
Use a jug or bowl to scoop the water
out of the wash cabinet.
The drain pump is situated under the
non-return valve (see arrow).
Before replacing the non-return valve,
check to make sure that nothing is ob-
structing the drain pump. Spin the im-
peller several times in both directions;
it should turn smoothly.
Tilt the locking clamp to the side.
Carefully replace the non-return
valve and secure it with the locking
clamp.
Replace and secure the combination
filter.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the water intake filter. Cleaning the filter.
Disconnect the dishwasher from the
electrical supply (unplug it or shut off
the circuit breaker).
The water valve housing on the inlet
hose contains electrical compo-
nents and should not be immersed,
or run through water.
A filter is incorporated in the intake
hose that is attached to the dishwa-
sher’s main shutoff valve. If your water
supply is hard, or the pipes contain
sediment; this filter may clog and pre-
vent sufficient water from entering the
wash cabinet. It can be cleaned as fol-
lows:
Turn off the main shutoff valve and
unscrew the intake hose.
Carefully remove the rubber seal.
Remove the filter using needle nose
pliers and clean it by rinsing under
running water.
Replace the filter and seal. Make
sure they are seated correctly.
Screw the intake hose back onto the
water valve, making certain it is not
cross-threaded.
Slowly turn on the valve and test for
leaks.
Installing an in-line water filter.
If your water supply contains a large
number of insoluble substances, we
recommend installing a filter between
the valve and the intake hose connec-
tion. These filters can be obtained
from the Miele Parts Department.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the wash cabinet.
Cleaning the control panel.
Generally the wash cabinet is self-
cleaning, provided that the correct
amount of dishwasher detergent is
used.
The control panel can be cleaned
using a damp cloth and mild deter-
gent.
Do not use abrasive, all purpose, or
glass cleaners, as their use may
damage plastic surfaces.
If lime scale or grease deposits form,
they can be removed with a special
dishwasher cleaner available from the
Miele Parts Department.
Cleaning the door panel.
Plastic laminate panels should be
cleaned using a suitable, non-ab-
rasive cleaning agent, or mild soapy
water.
Cleaning the door and the
door seal.
Wipe the door seal with a damp
cloth to remove any food particles.
Panels made from wood should be
cleaned using a soft damp cloth and
an appropriate wood cleaner.
Food residue and drink spillage
should be wiped from the sides of
the dishwasher door. These areas
are not normally cleaned by water
from the spray arms.
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Problem solving guide
Problem solving guide
With the aid of the following guide,
– Too little water may be entering the
machine. This may be due to insuffi-
cient water pressure.
minor problems can be easily cor-
rected.
– The water intake filter is clogged
(see “Cleaning and care”).
Any work on the electrical compo-
nents of the appliance should only
be performed by a qualified and
trained person in accordance with
local and national regulations. Un-
authorized or incorrect repairs
could cause personal injury or dam-
age the machine.
– The drain hose is kinked.
– The drain pump or non-return valve
are blocked (see “Cleaning and
care”).
The dishes are not clean
– The dishes are loaded incorrectly.
If you are unable to correct the prob-
lem, please contact the Miele Service
Department.
– The correct amount of detergent was
not used (see “Program chart”).
– The filters in the wash cabinet are
not clean, or the spray arm jets are
blocked (see “Cleaning and care”).
Problems/possible causes.
The dishwasher does not start.
– The wrong program was selected
(see “Program chart”).
– The door is not closed properly.
– The plug is not inserted properly.
White residue is visible on cutlery
and dishware.
– The circuit breaker is defective or
has tripped.
– There is no salt in the salt reservoir.
Fill the salt reservoir with salt as out-
lined in the “Water softener” section.
– A program has not been selected.
Shortly after starting a program the
dishwasher stops working
– The salt reservoir cap is not screwed
on properly.
– The water shutoff valve is closed.
– Not enough rinse aid is being dis-
pensed.
Open the door and see if the indicator
lamp for the program selected is flash-
ing.
Use a higher dosage setting (see
“Adding rinse aid”).
Open the valve. The dishwasher
should continue the program.
If the program does not continue:
Turn the dishwasher off and then on
again.
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Problem solving guide
After sales service
Problem solving guide
After sales service
Water remains in the dishwasher at
the end of a program.
After sales service
Should you still have difficulties,
please contact the Miele Service De-
partment (See back cover for ad-
dresses).
– The drain hose is kinked or clogged.
– The drain pump or non-return valve
may be blocked (see “Cleaning and
care”).
Please have the model and serial num-
ber of your appliance available. This in-
formation can be found on the data
plate on the right edge of the door.
The dishes are not dry.
– The “Heated drying” feature is
turned off.
Program Update Function - PC
Turn it on as outlined in the “Addi-
tional features” section.
The Salt indicator lamp has a second
function: It allows a technician with the
proper equipment to access the pro-
gramming of the dishwasher to take ad-
vantage of the latest technological de-
velopments.
All indicator lamps lights next to the
program touch pads are blinking
after the door is opened at the end of
program
– There is a technical problem.
Please call the Miele Service Depart-
ment.
For instance, if a detergent becomes
available that gives good wash results
using only cold water, the wash pro-
grams can be changed to take advant-
age of this development to help reduce
your energy costs.
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Accessories
Accessories
Bottle holder
(depending on model)
Installation - special situations
Brackets for use when installing a dish-
washer under a solid countertop, such
as marble or granite, are also available.
Order part number 3341080.
Special Inserts
Lower Basket Glass Insert - allows
you to safely wash stemmed wine
glasses in the lower basket (for use in
models equipped with removable in-
serts).
Upper Basket Glass Insert - for taller
glasses which need added support.
A bottle holder (for milk or baby bottles)
is available for use in the lower basket.
Other accessories are also available
from your Miele Dealer or the Miele
Parts Department.
To achieve the proper cleaning results,
the bottle holder should only be placed
in the positions marked with white. Do
not place it in the X marked positions.
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Installation instructions
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Contents
Contents
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1. Installing the steam deflector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2. Installing the dishwasher under the countertop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3. Installing the custom door panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4. Adjusting the panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5. Securing the front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6. Adjusting the door springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7. Securing the dishwasher to the countertop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
8. Installing the toekick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Installation
Installation
These fully integrated dishwashers are
Dimensions:
specially designed for installation
under a continuous countertop.
A cabinet-matchng panel must be cus-
tom made for installation on the front of
the dishwasher,
To ensure stability, these dish-
washers should only be installed
under a continuous countertop
which is securely fastened to the
cabinet base units.
1) with 35"
(890 mm) machine height
2) with 33 1/8" (840 mm) machine height
Range of adjustment is approximately
2" (5 cm).
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Installation
1.Installing the steam deflector 2.Installing the dishwasher
(if applicable)
under the countertop.
A stainless steel coverplate is supplied
to protect the underside of the counter-
top against steam rising from the dish-
washer when the door is opened. If the
countertop is made of Corian®, gra-
nite, marble or other solid, waterproof
For ease of service and quick discon-
nection, it is preferable to install the ma-
chine so that the water and electricity
supplies can be accessed through an
adjacent cabinet, rather than situating
them behind the machine. See the
material, the steam deflector should not “Plumbing” and “Electrical” sections for
be used.
proper connection procedures before
continuing.
Squeeze a bead of sealant from the
supplied tube into the angle formed
by the curved edge bof the cover-
plate.
Certain steps in the installation
procedures require that the dish-
washer be pulled out of its opening.
For this reason, perform the final
plumbing and electrical connection-
s after the machine has been levelled
and the front panel has been
Align the plate cwith the lower front
edge of the worktop (see illustration)
and use the supplied tacks to nail it
in place.
mounted.
On countertops with wood or lami-
nate edging, the tacks should be
nailed through the rear holes of the
coverplate.
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Installation
Install the slides.
Two slides are included and should be
installed on the feet of the dishwasher
before the machine is pushed under
the countertop. This will allow the ma-
chine to slide easier, protect the floor,
and allow adjustment of the rear level-
ing legs from the front of the machine.
Push the machine into the opening,
making sure the electrical cable and
hoses can reach their connection
points without kinking.
Place the slides, with the ratchet at
the rear, under the dishwasher legs.
Before sliding the machine into its
opening, adjust the height of the
legs so that the the top of the dish-
washer is about 1/4" (5 mm) below
the countertop.
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Installation
Adjust the front leveling legs by
pushing on the feet with a slotted
screwdriver.
Adjust the rear leveling legs to the re-
quired height.
To raise the machine - turn clockwise.
To lower the machine - turn counter-
clockwise.
Several turns may be needed to set the
correct height. A low speed electric or
cordless screwdriver can also be used.
Tipping the machine slightly to the
rear, if possible, will make adjusting
the front legs easier. Make sure the
machine is level when adjustments
are complete.
The dishwasher should be raised until it
just touches the underside of the counter-
top.
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Installation
3.Installing the custom door
panel.
A custom door panel must be installed
on the dishwasher before it can be
safely operated. A single large panel or
a two piece panel separated at the
drawer line can be used.
To ensure safe operation of the dish-
washer once the panel is installed,
it is extremely important that the ten-
sion of the door springs be adjusted
to compensate for its weight. See
Step 6 for details.
The door panel is attached to the dish-
washer using the mounting bracket that
comes secured to the front of the ma-
chine.
To open the dishwasher door before
the front panel is installed, gently
pull on the upper portion of the
mounting bracket until the door latch
releases.
To remove the bracket:
Panel Dimensions:
Width:
23 1/2"
Total height: between 27 1/2"and 30 1/4 "*
Thickness: 3/4"
*If a split panel is used, the measurements indi-
cate the total combined height of both panels
plus the gap between them.
The door handle must be installed on
the panel before it is attached to the
machine. It should be located in the
center of the panel at a height that will
match the surrounding drawer handles.
Loosen the bracket retaining screw
(black arrow) located on each side
of the machine door.
Pull the bracket up until the upper
section of the bracket disengages
from the locator pins, then remove
the bracket.
Any screws used to attach the door
handle must be countersunk.
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Installation
Draw a horizontal line “X” inches up
from the bottom edge of the panel.
Opening the door after the bracket
has been removed:
Insert your finger into the T-shaped
hole in the front of the door and pull
until the latch releases.
For two-piece panels:
If your two-piece panel is joined
together using hardware that is not
flush with the rear of the panel, this
hardware must be removed before pro-
ceeding. The mounting bracket sup-
plied with the machine can be used to
secure both pieces to the dishwasher.
Installing the bracket on the rear of
the custom door panel.
Push the dishwasher into its opening
and adjust the height.
Measure the distance “X” between
the round hole in the machine outer
door panel (shown in inset) and the
lower edge of the adjoining cabinet
door.
When mounting the two pieces,
make sure that the desired finished
panel height is maintained.
Place the door panel on a flat sur-
face, good side face down, being
careful not to scratch the surface.
Make certain that the bottom of the
panel is towards you.
Using a pencil, lightly draw a vertical
centerline on the panel (See the illus-
tration on the next page).
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Installation
There are two notches, marked as
in
Mark and drill pilot holes for the
A
the illustration, located on the mounting
bracket.
screws using a 3/32" (2.5mm) drill bit.
Attach the bracket to the back of the
panel, using the 16 screws provided.
Place the bracket on the door panel
so that:
a - the notches cross the previously
drawn centerline, and
Double check the location of the
bracket before mounting the panel to
the dishwasher.
b - the bottom aligns with the horizon-
tal “X” line.
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Installation
Attaching the front panel to the
dishwasher.
The front panel has been correctly in-
stalled when:
– the lower clips of the mounting
bracket are seated in their respec-
tive slots on the dishwasher outer
door, and
– The U shaped slots in the upper cor-
ners of the mounting bracket are
seated on their locator pins.
To attach the front panel:
Place the lower mounting clips into
the slots of the dishwasher door as
shown in the illustration.
Pull the dishwasher out of its open-
ing so that the upper edge of the
dishwasher door clears the counter-
top and the recessed screws on the
edge of the door are accessible.
Raise the panel slightly and seat the
U shaped slots of the upper bracket
onto their respective locator pins.
Lower the panel so that it is sup-
ported by the dishwasher door.
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Installation
4. Adjusting the panel.
5. Securing the front panel.
Once installed, the panel can be raised
or lowered up to 1/16" (2 mm) to main-
tain the cabinet lines.
Secure the front panel by tightening
the upper recessed screws on the
edges of the dishwasher door.
The panel height is adjusted by turn-
ing the lower recessed screws on
the edges of the dishwasher door.
Once secure plug the screw holes
using the plastic caps provided in the
installation kit.
To raise the door – turn clockwise.
To lower the door – turn counterclock-
wise.
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Installation
6. Adjusting the door springs.
7.Securing the dishwasher
to the countertop.
Open the dishwasher door halfway.
Once the panel is installed and the
dishwasher has been positioned, it
must be firmly secured to the counter-
top.
If the door remains in this position when
released, the springs are adjusted cor-
rectly.
If the door drops, the tension on the
springs needs to be increased.
If it closes on its own, the tension on
the springs needs to be decreased.
Insert one mounting bracket into
each of the slots located at the left
and right side of the machine top.
Push the machine into its recess and
if necessary, raise the dishwasher by
extending the feet until it just
touches the underside of the counter-
top.
The adjusting screw is located behind
the door in the upper front strip, on the
left hand side of the dishwasher.
To adjust the door springs use a T20
TORX screwdriver and turn the
screw:
- clockwise to increase the tension
- counterclockwise to decrease the
tension.
If a steam deflector is installed
under the countertop, the bracket
holes must align with the slots in the
deflector.
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Installation
For Corian or granite countertops,
fasten the dishwasher to the adjoining
cabinets as follows:
For openings greater than 23 5/8"
(60 cm) wide:
Open the dishwasher door and
using flat head screws, secure the
dishwasher to the countertop by
screwing through both the mounting
bracket and the steam deflector.
Pull the dishwasher out from under
the countertop about 4" (10cm).
Make certain that the white rubber
seal located at the top, outer edge
of the dishwasher is tight against
the bottom of the countertop.
Insert the tab of each side mounting
bracket (optional) into the guide hole
on top of the dishwasher, then swing
it to the right or left as required.
Do not drill any additional holes
through any portion of the wash
cabinet. If in doubt as to how to se-
cure the dishwasher, please call the
Miele Service Department.
Push the dishwasher back into its
opening. Align and fasten it to the ad-
jacent cabinets using 2 screws for
each bracket.
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Installation
For openings exactly 23 5/8" (60 cm)
wide:
8.Installing the toekick.
For kitchens utilizing one continuous
or a cabinet matching toekick
Open the dishwasher door and
remove the caps covering the mount-
ing holes on the outer edge of the
wash chamber.
To prevent damaging the front
panel, and before installing the toe-
kick, measurements must be taken
to ensure that the toekick will not in-
terfere with the complete opening of
the dishwasher door.
Fasten the dishwasher to the ad-
jacent cabinets using the supplied
screws and bushings. Make sure a
bushing is placed over the screw be-
fore inserting it into its mounting hole.
The panel overhang (P), and toekick
depth of recess (R), determine the maxi-
mum dishwasher toekick height (H).
Tighten the screws and replace the
caps.
If the panel contacts the toekick while
the dishwasher door is being opened,
the dishwasher toekick must be cut
shorter or recessed deeper.
The side mounting holes should
only be used for securing the
dishwasher if the opening is
exactly 23 5/8" (60 cm) wide. Use
of this method on larger openings
will damage the machine and
cause leaks.
If (H) is equal to or less than the toekick
height of the adjoining cabinetry, no in-
terference will exist, provided that (R) is
at least 3/4".
Note: If a decorative or flush mount toe-
kick is desired, and (R) is less than
3/4", other modifications, such as beve-
ling the top rear edge of the toekick,
may be necessary.
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Installation
For kitchens utilizing the included plas-
tic toekick
Adjusting the toekick recess.
The included toekick will fit without
modification when:
– The machine is set to its maximum
height (legs fully extended), and
– the toekick is recessed as far as
possible (4 ").
If the machine height is less than maxi-
mum, or if the toekick is recessed less
than 4 ", the toekick must be shortened
(see following page).
After installation, carefully open the
dishwasher door to check that the
front panel does not hit the toekick.
If it does, remove the toekick and trim
it accordingly.
To adjust the depth (recess) of the
toekick, release the tension on the
spring clips as shown, and push the
mounting brackets included in the in-
stallation kit in as far as possible.
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Installation
Trimming the toekick
The toekick cannot be pushed
back in. It must be unscrewed, so
that the tension on the spring
clips can be released. The
brackets can then be pushed in,
and the toekick re-attached.
The rear of the toekick has two cutting
lines.
Carefully open the dishwasher door
until it hits the toekick.
Using the front lower edge of the
door panel as a guide, draw a line
across the toekick.
Unscrew and remove the toekick.
If one of the cutting lines is close to
the line just drawn, score the front of
the toekick, and snap off the excess,
otherwise, trim the toekick along the
line using a saw.
Screw the toekick onto the installed
brackets, with the cutting lines to-
wards the top, and pull out evenly
until it aligns with the toekick of the
adjoining cabinets.
Screw the toekick back onto the
brackets, with the cut edge at the
bottom.
If the dishwasher door does not open
completely, the toekick may need fur-
ther trimming.
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Electrical connection
Electrical connection
Exercise care when pulling the dish-
washer in or out, so as not to dam-
age the power cord or hoses.
It is the responsibility and obligation
of the customer to ensure that the
electrical and plumbing installation
is carried out by a qualified installer
in compliance with national and
local codes and ordinances.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
GROUNDED.
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply before servicing the ma-
chine by pulling the plug or turning off
the circuit breaker.
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 electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment grounding con-
ductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and or-
dinances.
Specifications.
Power Supply: 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Rated Load: 12.5 A / 1500 W
Circuit breaker:15 AMPS
The unit is equipped with a 5 ft (1.5 m)
power supply cord for connection to a
120 V, 15 AMP grounded receptacle.
WARNING - Improper connection
of the equipment grounding con-
ductor can result in the risk of
electric shock. Check with a quali-
fied electrician or service repre-
sentative if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance; if it
will not fit the outlet, have a
Using an outlet:
It is recommended that the power
outlet for the appliance be installed
in a cabinet or on a wall adjacent to
the undercounter space in which the
appliance itself will be located. An
opening through the partition be-
tween the compartments of 1 1/2"
(3 to 4 cm) can be made to allow the
plug to pass through.
proper outlet installed by a quali-
fied electrician.
Make certain that there are no rough
edges that could damage the power
cord. If metal cabinets are used,
place the supplied rubber grommet
around the edge of the opening be-
fore passing the cable through.
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Electrical connection
Permanent Connection (Hard Wiring).
For hard wiring, the power cord must
be disconnected from the terminal box
located at the lower left front of the dish-
washer, behind the toekick and service
panel. Pass the permanent power sup-
ply cable through the strain relief and
secure it to the terminal box.
Connect:
L1
N
(Black) to L on terminal block
(White) to N on terminal block
GRND To ground connector
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected
to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system, or an equipment-
grounding conductor must be run
with the circuit conductors and con-
nected to the equipment grounding
terminal or lead on the appliance.
Use copper conductors only.
Warning.
Hardwiring the dishwasher
should only be done if required
by local electrical codes, and
then in a manner consistent with
those codes. Do not cut the plug
off the power supply cord and
connect it directly to the house
wiring.
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Plumbing
Plumbing
Hot water connection
New plumbing:
It is the responsibility and obligation
of the customer to ensure that the
electrical and plumbing installation
is carried out by a qualified installer
in compliance with national and
local codes and ordinances.
All dishwashers that carry the following
blue and white sticker are designed to
shut off the water and drain the wash
cabinet in the rare event of an internal
water valve failure.
In order for this feature to be active,
the machine must be "ON" (not
necessarily running) and the door
must be closed when the dishwasher
is not being used.
The water intake hose comes equipped
with a 3/4" female hose thread connec-
tor. This can be directly connected to a
shut off valve with 3/4" male hose
thread ends.
It is preferable that the hose as-
sembly be installed vertically so
the hose exits from the bottom of
the valve box (not shown).
If this is not possible, it can be installed
hoizontally, provided the hose exit re-
mains beneath the main body of the
box (see illustration). (The “lightning
bolt” should be above the “arrow” when
the installation is complete). The valve
box should also be installed so that it is
at least 10" (24 cm) above the floor or
base of the cabinet so that the excess
coiled hose will remain lower than the
box at all points.
Hot water supply specifications:
Recommended
temperature:
120°F (49°C)
Maximum temperature: 140°F (60°C)
Water pressure: 4.5 - 145 psi
(0.3 - 10 bar)
An air gap is built into the water intake
system to prevent potable water from
mixing with waste water.
A 2" x 4" (60 x 115 mm) cutout in either
the side or bottom of the cabinet adjoin-
ing the dishwasher is necessary if the
valve box needs to be passed through.
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Plumbing
The water pressure must be between
4.5 and 145 psi (0.3 and 10 bar).
If the water pressure is too low the ma-
chine may not take in enough water in
the alloted time.
If the water pressure is too high, a press-
ure reducer must be installed.
Existing plumbing:
If the standard 3/8" copper plumbing
for a dishwasher already exists with a
compression fitting and valve as pic-
tured:
Do not, under any circumstances,
cut the intake hose. If the hose is
cut, the dishwasher will not work,
you will have a water leak and
you could be injured. If the hose
is too long, coil it neatly and
place it behind the machine.
Cut the 3/8" copper tube after the
valve.
Install the 3/8" compression to 3/4"
MHT (Male Hose Thread) adapter
(supplied with the machine), as illus-
trated.
Connect the inlet hose to the existing
valve/adapter assembly.
Electrical wiring and components
should not come into contact with
any plumbing fixtures or hoses.
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Plumbing
Drainage system specifications:
Drain connection:
The machine comes equipped with:
– A 5 ft. long (1.5 m) flexible drain
hose with an internal diameter of 7/8"
(22 mm).
– A built-in swivel connector which
allows the drain hose to be routed in
any direction.
– A built in non-return valve on the dis-
charge side to prevent waste water
from flowing back into the dish-
washer.
– A built-in odor trap on the discharge
side to prevent odors from entering
the kitchen.
D = 24 " (60 cm)
Connect the supplied drain hose to the
drain pipe of the kitchen sink either:
Maximum drain height: 3 ft (1 m)
A - above the trap using the clamp
provided, or
Maximum drain hose length: 12 ft
(3.5 m)
B - to the dishwasher connector of the
garbage disposal.
Do not shorten the drain hose.
Electrical wiring and components
should not come into contact with
any plumbing fixtures or hoses.
When connecting the drain hose to
the garbage disposal, make sure to
remove the knockout from the con-
nection nipple. (See disposal manu-
facturers instructions for this proce-
dure.)
IMPORTANT:
The dishwasher should be con-
nected directly to the drain line.
A sample of a correct water and drain
installation of a dishwasher is shown.
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Plumbing
Venting the drainage system
Additional note.
Only if the dishwasher drain hose is
connected to a floor drain or to a
drain pipe that is below the level of
the lower baskets wheels, the drain
must be vented; otherwise the water in-
side of the dishwasher may siphon out
during the course of a wash program.
Since all Miele dishwashers are
equipped with an odor trap and non-re-
turn valve, the drain hose can be con-
nected directly to the drain pipe as illus-
trated.
If plumbing codes require an external
air gap on the discharge side of the
dishwasher, the following requirements
must be met:
To vent the drain:
Open the dishwasher door.
– No part of the drain hose should be
higher than 39" (1 m).
– If installed horizontally, the drain
hose can be up to 12 ft. (3.5 m) long.
If the drain hose is angled upwards
in any way, it cannot be longer than
5 ft. (1.5 m).
– The drain connection should be
made as close as possible to the
dishwasher.
– The internal diameter (7/8" or 22 mm)
of the drain hose should not be re-
duced at any point.
Cut off the vent cap located at the
right rear of the dishwasher, behind
the filters, as illustrated
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Height
33 1/8" (84 cm) adjustable to 35" (89 cm)
Width
23 1/2" (59.8 cm)
Width of opening
Depth
23 5/8" (60 cm)
22 1/2" (57 cm)
Depth with door open
Weight
47 1/2" (120.5 cm)
approx. 130 Ibs ( 57 kg)
110 - 120 V AC
Voltage
Rated load
12.5 A / 1500 W
Circuit Breaker rating
Water pressure
Hot water connection
Drain height
Drain length
Power cord length
15 A
4.5 - 145 psi (0.3 -10 bar)
120 °F (49 °C) (max.140 °F (60 °C))
3 ft (1 m) maximum
12 ft (4 m) maximum
approx. 5 ft (1.7 m)
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