Miele 21497661USA Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsDishwasherTo prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-fore installation or use.en-US M.-Nr. 10 544 680HG

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS10 A damaged appliance could be dangerous. If the dishwasher getsdamaged, turn off the electrical supply and contact Mie

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

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 basketdMiddle spray armeAir intake f

Guide to the dishwasher15Control panela (On/Off) ButtonbProgram selectioncProgram selection button dShort button  with indicator lighteDelay Start

Caring for the environment16Disposal of the packing mate-rialThe cardboard box and packing materi-als protect the appliance during ship-ping. They hav

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 time18Before using the appliance forthe first time, you require:– Domestic dishwasher detergent– Rinse aid formulated for d

Before using for the first time19 Add rinse aid only until it is visible inthe opening.The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.3.7 oz. (110 ml). Close

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Before using for the first time20Setting the rinse aid dosageYou can adjust the rinse aid dosage forbest results.The rinse aid dosage is set in stages

Loading the dishwasher21TipsRemove coarse food residues from thedishes.There is no need to rinse items underrunning water! Do not wash items soiled w

Loading the dishwasher22Items not recommended for dish-washing– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards anddishes or items with wooden parts– Craft items, anti

Loading the dishwasher23Loading examplesLoading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery trayUpper basketLower basketCutlery tray (depending on mod

Loading the dishwasher24Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery trayUpper basket Lower basketCutlery tray (depending on model)

Loading the dishwasher25Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery basketUpper basketLower basketCutlery basket

Loading the dishwasher26Loading for 13 standard place settings with cutlery basketUpper basketLower basketCutlery basket

Loading the dishwasher27Upper basket For safety reasons, do not oper-ate the dishwasher without the upperand lower baskets in place (exceptwhen runni

Loading the dishwasher28Adjusting the upper basketIn order to gain more space for talleritems the upper basket can be adjustedon three levels with 3/4

Loading the dishwasher29Lower basket For larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc.Glasses, cups and small items

Contents3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 5Guide to the dishwasher...

Loading the dishwasher30CutleryCutlery tray (depending on model) Arrange the cutlery in the tray asshown.To make unloading much easier, cutleryshould

Loading the dishwasher31Cutlery basket (depending on model)The cutlery basket can be placed any-where on the front rows of spikes in thelower basket.

Operation32Detergent Only use detergents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers.Refer to the manufacturer's packagingas to whether Tab products are

Operation33Adding detergent Press the opening catch on the deter-gent dispenser. The flap will springopen.The flap is always open at the end of aprog

Operation34Turning 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

Operation35Starting a program Start the program by closing the doorwithin four seconds of the last pressof a button.The program will begin.If you do

Operation36Energy managementTo save energy, the dishwasher willswitch off automatically 10minutes af-ter the last time a button has beenpressed or 10

Operation37Turning offAt the end of a program: Open the door. The dishwasher can be switched offat any time using the  button.Turning the dishwashe

Operation38Interrupting a programThe program will be interrupted as soonas you open the door.After four seconds, the indicator light ofthe selected pr

Options39Short The Short  option reduces the dura-tion of programs in which this option isavailable.In order to achieve optimum cleaningresults, con

Contents4Delay Start... 41Buzzer tones...

Options40Turning off the refill indicatorIf you consistently use a Tab detergent,you can deactivate the refill indicator ifyou wish. Open the door.

Options41Delay 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

Options42 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

Options43Buzzer 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

Options44Optimize Standby"Optimize Standby" is activated by de-fault.To save energy, the dishwasher willswitch off automatically a few minut

Options45Factory default settingsIf you have altered any settings from thefactory default, you can reset themback to the factory default settings asfo

Program overview46Program When to use Program sequencePre-washMainwashInterimrinseFinalrinseDrying°F/°C °F/°CNormal 1)Program for regular use to com-p

Program overview47Consumption 2)Duration 2)Energy WaterCold water Hot water Gallons/Litres Cold water Hot water50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C 50°F/10°C 120°F/49

Cleaning and care48Check and clean your dishwasherregularly. This will help avoid prob-lems and faults. All surfaces are susceptible toscratching.Con

Cleaning and care49Cleaning the door front If soiling remains longer, it mayhappen that the surfaces can be-come discolored or changed.Remove any soi

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

Cleaning and care50Filter systemThe filter system in the base of thewash cabinet prevents food from beingredeposited on dishes. It also protectsthe ci

Cleaning and care51To 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 care52Cleaning the spray armsParticles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets and bearings. The sprayarms should therefore be inspect

Frequently Asked Questions53With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli-ance, some of which may result from inc

Frequently Asked Questions54Problem Possible cause and solutionThe warning buzzer issounding.All the program indica-tor lights flash when thedoor is o

Frequently Asked Questions55Water intake faultProblem Possible cause and solutionThe dishwasherstopped working shortlyafter the programstarted.The war

Frequently Asked Questions56Water drainage faultProblem Possible cause and solutionThe dishwasher stopsduring a program.The warning buzzer issounding.

Frequently Asked Questions57General problemsProblem Possible cause and solutionThe warning buzzer issounding.The indicator light ofthe selected progra

Frequently Asked Questions58NoisesProblem Possible cause and solutionThere is a knockingnoise in the wash cabi-net.A spray arm is hitting the dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions59Poor cleaning resultsProblem Possible cause and solutionThe dishes are notclean.The dishes were not loaded correctly. See

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

Frequently Asked Questions60Problem Possible cause and solutionDishes is not dry or cut-lery and glasses arespotty.The rinse aid dosage is set too low

Frequently Asked Questions61Problem Possible cause and solutionThere are rust stains onthe cutlery.The affected items are not corrosion resistant. Th

Frequently asked questions62Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveIf the water has not been pumped awayat the end of a program, the drain pumpor

Customer service63RepairsFor problems that you cannot resolveon your own, please contact:– your Miele dealer or– Miele ServiceThe telephone number for

Optional accessories64Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid, aswell as cleaning and care products, areavailable as optional accessories.All the products

Optional accessories65Dishwasher care productsMiele cleaning and care products pro-vide optimum care for your dishwasher.Dishwasher cleaner– Cleans th

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67Installation InstructionsPlease refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions.To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, pleas

Electrical connection68Installation, repairs and other workby unqualified persons could be dan-gerous.Check that the voltage, frequencyand fuse rating

Electrical connection69Hardwired electrical connectionIt is possible to hardwire this applianceto an existing power cable.CAUTION: Before servicing, d

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

Water connection70Water intake Water in the dishwasher mustnot be used as drinking water.– The dishwasher may be connected toa cold or hot water supp

Water connection71Drainage– The machine comes equipped with abuilt-in non-return valve on the dis-charge side to prevent waste waterfrom flowing back

Sound emission testing72Prerequisites for sound emission testsLoad the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro-gram.Setup fo

Sound emission testing73 Push the provided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until itis flush with the appliance feet . Push th

Sound emission testing74 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

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