Miele 21476062USA Manual

Operating InstructionsDishwasherTo prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐fore installation or use.en-US M.-Nr. 10 014 050HG

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS10 The built-in WaterProof System offers reliable protection againstwater damage if the following conditions are met:– P

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS11Proper installation The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliancewith the installation plan. Be carefu

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS12Proper use Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion! Do not inhale or ingest powder detergent. Dish

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS13 In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed

Guide to the dishwasher14Appliance overviewaUpper spray arm (not visible) bCutlery tray (depending on model) cUpper basket dMiddle spray arm eAir inta

Guide to the dishwasher15Control panelaOptical Interface bProgram selection cTime display dCheck/Refill indicators eDelay Start button  with indicato

Caring for the environment16Disposal of packaging materialThe cardboard box and packaging pro‐tect the appliance during shipping.These materials are b

Before using for the first time17Opening the door Pull the handle to open the door.If the door is opened during operation,all functions are automatic

Before using for the first time18Water softenerIn order to achieve good cleaning re‐sults, the dishwasher needs to operatewith soft water. Hard water

Before using for the first time19Displaying and setting the waterhardness level Open the door. Turn the dishwasher off with the button, if it is tu

Contents2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 5Guide to the dishwasher ...

Before using for the first time20°d gr/gal °f Time dis‐play1 1 2 12 2 4 23 3 5 34 4 7 45 5 9 56 6 11 67 7 13 78 8 14 89 9 16 910 10 18 1011 11 20 1112

Before using for the first time21Before using the appliance forthe first time, you require:– Approx. 1 liter (1 qt.) of water– Approx. 2 lbs (1 kg) of

Before using for the first time22Filling the salt reservoirBefore filling the salt reservoir withdishwasher salt for the first time, youmust fill it w

Before using for the first time23Salt refill indicator Fill the salt reservoir with dishwashersalt when the Salt indicator lightcomes on (If it comes

Before using for the first time24Rinse aidRinse aid is needed to prevent spottingon dishes and glassware. The rinse aidis filled in the reservoir and

Before using for the first time25Rinse aid indicatorWhen the Rinse Aid indicator lights up,the rinse aid reservoir contains suffi‐cient rinse aid for

Loading the dishwasher26TipsRemove coarse food residues from thedishware.There is no need to rinse items underrunning water! Do not wash items soiled

Loading the dishwasher27Items not recommended for dish‐washing– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards anddishware or items with wooden parts– Craft items, an

Loading the dishwasher28Loading examplesWith models with cutlery tray, 10 standard place settingsUpper basketLower basketCutlery tray (depending on mo

Loading the dishwasher29Upper basket For safety reasons, do not oper‐ate the dishwasher without the upperand lower baskets in place. Use the upper b

Contents3Unloading the dishwasher ... 40Interrupting a program ...

Loading the dishwasher30Adjusting the upper basketIn order to gain more space for talleritems the upper basket can be adjustedon three levels with 3/4

Loading the dishwasher31Lower basket For larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc.Glasses, cups and small items

Loading the dishwasher32Comfort insertThe comfort insert is used for cups,glasses, plates, dishes, and pots.The comfort insert can be removed tomake m

Loading the dishwasher33Bottle holder (depending on model)The bottle holder can be used to washnarrow items, e.g., milk and baby bot‐tles. Place the

Loading the dishwasher34CutleryCutlery tray (depending on model) Arrange the cutlery in the tray asshown.To make unloading much easier, cutleryshould

Operation35Detergent Only use detergents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers.Refer to the manufacturer's packagingas to whether Tab products are

Operation36Adding detergent Press the opening catch on the de‐tergent dispenser. The flap will springopen.The flap is always open at the end of aprog

Operation37Turning on Turn on the water supply if it is turnedoff. Open the door. Make sure the spray arms are not ob‐structed. Turn the dishwashe

Operation38Starting a program Start the program by closing the doorwithin four seconds of the last pressof a button.The program will begin.The Optica

Operation39Energy managementTo save energy, the dishwasher willswitch off automatically 10 minutes af‐ter the last time a button has beenpressed or 10

Contents4Water connection... 71The Miele WaterProof Syst

Operation40Turning offAt the end of a program: Open the door. The dishwasher can be switched offat any time using the  button.Turning the dishwashe

Operation41Interrupting a programThe program will be interrupted as soonas you open the door.After four seconds, the indicator light ofthe selected pr

Options42ShortThe Short option reduces the durationof programs in which this option isavailable.In order to achieve optimum cleaningresults, consumpti

Options43Turning off the refill indicatorsIf you consistently use a Tab detergent,you can deactivate the refill indicators ifyou wish. Open the door.

Options44Delay StartYou can set the start time for a pro‐gram, e.g., to take advantage of nighttime electricity rates. The start time canbe delayed be

Options45 Open the door if you need to checkhow long the delay period has left torun.The time up until the program starts willcount down in the displ

Options46Buzzer tonesA sequence of audible tones will soundat the end of the program or if there is afault.The buzzer at the end of a program andthe w

Options47Optimize Standby"Optimize Standby" is activated by de‐fault.To save energy, the dishwasher willswitch off automatically a few minut

Options48Factory default settingsIf you have altered any settings fromthe factory default, you can reset themback to the factory default settings asfo

Program overview49Program When to use Program sequencePre-washMainwashInterimrinseFinalrinseDryingNormal Program for regular use tocompletely wash a f

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS5This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and

Cleaning and care50Check and clean your dishwasherregularly. This will help avoid prob‐lems and faults. All surfaces are susceptible toscratching.Con

Cleaning and care51Cleaning the door front If soiling remains longer, it mayhappen that the surfaces can be‐come discolored or changed.Remove any soi

Cleaning and care52Filter systemThe filter system in the base of thewash cabinet prevents food from beingredeposited on dishes. It also protectsthe ci

Cleaning and care53To clean the inside of the filter, the flapmust be opened: Press catches  together in the di‐rection of the arrows as shown, ando

Cleaning and care54Cleaning the spray armsParticles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets and bearings. The sprayarms should therefore be inspect

Frequently Asked Questions55With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐ance, some of which may result from inc

Frequently Asked Questions56Problem Possible cause and solutionThe Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The buzzer is sounding.All the program indica‐

Frequently Asked Questions57Water intake faultProblem Possible cause and solutionThe Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The buzzer is sounding.The I

Frequently Asked Questions58Water drainage faultProblem Possible cause and solutionThe Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The buzzer is sounding.The

Frequently Asked Questions59General problemsProblem Possible cause and solutionThe Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The warning buzzer issounding.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS6Correct use This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households andsimilar residential environments. This dishw

Frequently Asked Questions60NoisesProblem Possible cause and solutionThere is a knockingnoise in the wash cabi‐net.A spray arm is hitting the dishware

Frequently Asked Questions61Poor cleaning resultsProblem Possible cause and solutionThe dishes are notclean.The dishes were not loaded correctly.  Se

Frequently Asked Questions62Problem Possible cause and solutionDishware is not dry orcutlery and glasses arespotty.The rinse aid dosage is set too low

Frequently Asked Questions63Problem Possible cause and solutionWhite residue is visibleon dishware and cut‐lery, clouding occurs onglassware; this fil

Frequently asked questions64Cleaning the water intakeA filter is incorporated in the screw con‐nection of the water intake valve. Thefilter must be cl

Frequently asked questions65Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveIf the water has not been pumped awayat the end of a program, the drain pumpor

Customer service66RepairsFor problems that you cannot resolveon your own, please contact:– your Miele dealer or– Miele ServiceThe telephone number for

Optional accessories67Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid, aswell as cleaning and care products, areavailable as optional accessories.All the products

Optional accessories68Dishwasher care productsMiele cleaning and care products pro‐vide optimum care for your dishwasher.Dishwasher cleaner– Cleans th

69Installation InstructionsPlease refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions.To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, pleas

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS7Safety with children Children must be kept away from the appliance unless they areconstantly supervised. Children shou

Electrical connection70Installation, repairs and other workby unqualified persons could bedangerous.Check that the voltage, frequencyand fuse rating s

Water connection71The Miele WaterProof SystemWith proper installation, the Miele Wa‐terProof System will protect you fromwater damage.Water intake Wa

Water connection72Drainage– The machine comes equipped with abuilt-in non-return valve on the dis‐charge side to prevent waste waterfrom flowing back

Sound emission testing73Prerequisites for sound emission testsLoad the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro‐gram.Setup fo

Sound emission testing74 Push the provided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until itis flush with the appliance feet . Push th

Sound emission testing75 Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending onmodel) . Push the insulating strip into the fro

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS8Technical safety Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per‐formed by a Miele-authorized service tec

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS9 To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that theconnection data on the data plate (fuse rating, volta