Miele Dishwasher M NR 04 390 922 User Manual

Operating instructions  
for dishwashers  
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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Guide to the appliance  
Guide to the appliance  
Miele dishwashers are available in two  
versions:  
1. Integrated (“i”) dishwashers  
“i”- dishwashers are designed for instal-  
lation under a continuous countertop.  
The control panel with its accessories  
is included with the “i”- dishwasher in a  
separate package for on-site installa-  
tion. The front is designed to accept a  
custom made panel, matching the exist-  
ing kitchen cabinets.  
Installation directions can be found in  
the Installation chapter.  
2. “U” dishwashers  
The built-under (“U”) dishwashers use  
the integrated (“i”) dishwashers as the  
basic machine.  
By using a decor set (GDU) the “i”dish-  
washer can be converted into a “U”  
model dishwasher.  
GDU installation instructions are in-  
cluded in a separate pamphlet sup-  
plied with the decor set.  
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Guide to the appliance  
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Guide to the appliance  
1. Upper spray arm (not visible)  
2. Cutlery tray  
3. Inlet funnel for middle spray arm  
4. Upper basket  
5. Water hardness selector  
6. Middle spray arm  
7. Lower spray arm  
8. Four height adjustable levelling legs  
9. Combination filter  
10. Salt reservoir  
11. Dual compartment detergent  
dispenser  
12. Rinse aid reservoir  
(with dosage selector)  
13. Data plate  
14. On/Off button  
15. Door release  
16. Child safety lock  
17. Time display  
18. Pushbutton switches  
19. “Check” indicator lamps  
20. Program sequence display  
21. Program and temperature  
selector knob  
Note: Lower basket is not shown.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Repairs should only be carried out  
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.  
“Freestanding” model, only install  
the dishwasher under a continuous  
countertop which is secured to ad-  
jacent cabinetry.  
The dishwasher must be electri-  
cally grounded. Install the dish-  
washer as per the included Installation  
instructions.  
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.  
Use only detergents and rinse aids  
recommended for dishwashers.  
Do not use commercial or indus-  
trial grade detergents, as these  
may cause adverse chemical reactions  
and damage the machine. Use deter-  
gents made for residential dishwashers  
only.  
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:  
– Locate 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 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 and 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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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 deliberately de-  
signed to be biodegradable and recy-  
clable. Please dispose of these ma-  
terials as you would any other  
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.  
recyclable products.  
For small loads:  
Select the “Top Solo” function (see  
“Additional features” chapter).  
Disposal of your old machine.  
Old machines contain materials which  
can be recycled. Please contact your  
local recycling center or scrap mer-  
chant about the possibility of recycling  
these materials and make certain the  
machine has been made child resistant  
as outlined in the “Important safety in-  
stuctions”, before disposing of the ap-  
pliance.  
Choose a program that best suits the  
degree of soiling and the type of  
dishes being washed.  
If 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 points:  
Follow the detergent manufacturer’s  
recommendations on how much deter-  
gent to use. 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 from brand to  
brand. 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.  
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.  
Only use detergents and rinse aids for-  
mulated for domestic dishwashers.  
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 points.  
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 is run,  
and the “Softener” indicator lamp  
will be on.  
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Opening and closing the door  
Opening and closing the door  
To open the door.  
Child safety lock.  
Press the release catch inside the  
door grip.  
The child safety lock is designed to  
deter children from opening the dish-  
washer door.  
If the door is opened during operation,  
all functions are automatically inter-  
rupted.  
Use the key provided to turn the  
child safety lock to the required set-  
ting.  
To close the door.  
Horizontal setting = The door is  
locked.  
Push the baskets in.  
Lift the door and push until it clicks  
into position.  
Vertical setting = the door can  
be opened.  
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Water softener  
Water softener  
The water softener must be set to corre-  
Settings  
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.  
value  
for  
program- selector  
water  
level  
gr/gal  
ppm  
°f  
ming  
(Setting)  
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To avoid the build up of calcium de-  
posits on dishes, cutlery, and in the  
dishwasher, if the water hardness is  
above 4 gr/gal, the water should be  
softened.  
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The dishwasher is factory set for a hard-  
ness level of 22 gr/gal. If your water is  
harder or softer, the setting will need to  
be adjusted.  
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22 *)  
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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).  
36-47 650- 850  
48-65 860-1170  
65- 85  
86-117  
36  
36  
36  
4
5
6
66-70 1190-1260 119-126  
*) factory setting  
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Water softener  
Press the “Top Solo” button as often  
as necessary until the value of your  
water hardness in gr/gal appears in  
the display.  
To set the water softener for a hard-  
ness level of 1-35 gr/gal:  
Example:  
For a water hardness of 30 gr/gal:  
Keep pressing the “Top Solo” button  
until “30” appears in the time display.  
After the figure “36” is reached the  
counter returns to “0”.  
Value “0” must not be set!  
Press the “START” button twice to  
store the change in memory.  
Check that the water hardness selec-  
tor in the wash cabinet is set to set-  
ting 6.  
Turn the dishwasher off.  
Turn the program selector knob to  
the “STOP” position.  
Press the “Delay start” and “START”  
buttons at the same time, while turn-  
ing the machine on. A “P” and a num-  
ber will appear in the time display.  
Set the program selector knob to the  
“NORMAL 55/130” position. The  
number “22” will appear in the time  
display.  
“22” = The factory setting for a water  
hardness of 22 gr/gal.  
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Water softener  
Example:  
Setting the water softener for a hard-  
ness level of 36 - 70 gr/gal requires  
the following two step procedure:  
The water hardness is 60 gr/gal.  
The water hardness selector in the  
wash cabinet must be set to 5,  
(48 - 65 gr/gal).  
1.  
Turn the dishwasher off.  
Turn the program selector knob to  
the “STOP” position.  
Press the “Delay start” and “START”  
buttons at the same time, while turn-  
ing the machine on. A “P” and a num-  
ber will appear in the time display.  
Set the program selector knob to the  
“NORMAL 55/130” position. The  
number “22” will appear in the time  
display.  
“22” = The factory setting for a water  
hardness of 22 gr/gal.  
Using a screwdriver:  
Press the “Top Solo” button as often  
as necessary until the value “36” ap-  
pears in the display.  
Remove the cover from the water  
hardness selector.  
Adjust the water hardness selector  
as necessary. There will be a click as  
each setting is reached.  
Press the “START” button twice  
to store the “36” in memory.  
2.  
Do not set the selector on setting 1 - 3.  
The water hardness selector in the  
wash cabinet must be set according to  
the following chart.  
Replace the cover on the water hard-  
ness selector.  
value  
for  
water  
hardness  
gr/gal  
ppm  
°f  
program selector  
-ming (Setting)  
36-47  
48-65  
650- 850 65- 85  
860-1170 86-117  
36  
36  
36  
4
5
66-70 1190-1260 119-126  
6 *)  
*) factory setting  
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Water softener  
Filling the salt reservoir.  
The salt reservoir should be filled be-  
fore the first use and when the “Salt” in-  
dicator lamp lights up. Use water sof-  
tener reactivation salt (1 - 4 mm grain  
size), as other salts may contain inso-  
luble 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.  
Before filling the salt reservoir for  
the first time:  
Fill the salt reservoir with approxi-  
mately 2 quarts (2 l) of water.  
Remove the lower basket.  
Place the funnel (provided) over the  
salt reservoir.  
Unscrew and remove the salt reser-  
voir cap.  
Carefully fill with salt. As it is filled,  
water will run out.  
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 the  
RINSE & HOLD 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  
“Salt” indicator lamp will light, notifying  
you that the reservoir should be refilled  
with reactivation salt.  
After the reservoir has been filled, the  
water softener is automatically reacti-  
vated the next time the dishwasher is  
run.  
The “Softener” indicator lamp illumi-  
nates during this process.  
Using a screwdriver, carefully pivot  
the float chamber towards the center  
of the reservoir.  
Note:  
If the water used is very soft (below  
4 gr/gal), the salt indicator lamp will  
stay on. In this case the reservoir  
should not be filled with salt. The indica-  
tor lamp will remain lit and should be  
disregarded or bypassed.  
Using the needle nose pliers, first  
pull the cap c off of the float cham-  
ber, then remove the float d.  
Replace the float chamber cap,  
push the chamber back into its up-  
right position, and replace the salt  
reservoir cap. The indicator lamp  
should now remain off.  
The “Salt” indicator lamp has also been  
designed for future program updates  
(PC). See the “After Sales Service” sec-  
tion for further details.  
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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 always  
leads to damage to the reservoir.  
Only pour rinse aid formulated for  
residential dishwashers into the  
reservoir.  
Add Rinse Aid before the first use  
and anytime the “Rinse Aid” indica-  
tor 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.  
Close the dishwasher door halfway  
The dosage selector comes factory set  
and pour liquid rinse aid into the stor- to 3. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6, de-  
age container until it is visible on the  
surface of the screen. Do not add  
aid until the “Rinse aid” indicator  
lamp comes on.  
pending on your requirements.  
Use a higher setting if spots appear  
on dry glassware.  
If streaking appears on dishes or  
glasses, use a lower setting.  
Only use rinse aid specifically  
labeled for residential dishwashers.  
Inadvertently using powder or liquid  
detergents will damage the rinse  
aid dispenser.  
Close the flap and wipe up any  
spilled rinse aid. The flap will remain  
closed during normal 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.  
contact 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 with a wash program, all  
items must be loaded into the upper  
basket and cutlery tray. See the “Addi-  
tional features” section for further infor-  
mation.  
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 on top of the cof-  
fee bar, (see page 21),so that water  
can run off them freely.  
In areas where the water has high  
mineral content, it may be necess-  
ary to polish silverware after wash-  
ing to achive a high shine.  
Tall, narrow, hollow pieces should be  
placed in the center of the basket,  
rather than in the corners, to ensure  
water coverage.  
Small cups and glasses should be  
placed on the cup racks. Taller mugs  
and glasses can be placed under-  
neath the rack.  
Do not cover the funnel in the middle  
of the upper basket.  
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  
Cutlery tray.  
Loading examples.  
The easily loaded cutlery tray ensures  
thorough cleaning of cutlery and cook-  
ing utensils. In addition, the cutlery tray  
insert is removable and can be carried  
to a drawer or table for easy loading or  
unloading, thereby eliminating much of  
the handling of the cutlery.  
Upper basket.  
For small, lightweight, or delicate items  
such as cups, saucers, glasses, des-  
sert bowls, etc.  
The plate inserts on 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 “Ac-  
cessories”).  
Bottom basket.  
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  
Place the heads of cutlery with round  
or oval handles in the holders. This will  
secure them during the wash cycle.  
To make unloading easier, cutlery can  
be grouped in zones, one for knives,  
one for forks, etc.  
Ensure that spoon heads are in contact  
with at least one holder so they cannot  
flip over and collect water.  
Spoon heads should be placed so that  
water can run off them freely.  
Do not cover the opening in the  
middle of the cutlery tray, and make  
sure that the upper spray arm can  
rotate freely after the tray is slid in;  
otherwise the rotation of the spray  
arms may be inadequate for a  
thorough cleaning.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Adjustable cup racks.  
Coffee bar.  
To make room for tall glasses, raise the  
rack upwards. Lower it to double stack  
smaller items.  
Place coffee mugs on top of the bar so  
that they sit at a slant. This allows all  
water to run off the base of the mug.  
The bar can also be used as a separ-  
ator between two rows of glasses keep-  
ing them from leaning against each  
other. This protects the glasses and en-  
sures good wash results. For wide  
items, flip the bar over to the right.  
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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)  
The upper basket height is adjustable.  
If tall items of dishware 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 on  
an angle, if required.  
Do not set the angle to the extreme -  
one side at the highest setting and  
one side at the lowest, as this will  
impede the function of the middle  
spray arm.  
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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 (if so equipped).  
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  
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 before washing, a  
program utilizing a prewash 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-  
tant and corrosive ingredients. They  
can cause burns in the mouth and  
throat if swallowed, or inhibit brea-  
thing. 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 using the amount  
of detergent recommended by the  
detergent manufacturer.  
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 (excluding the RINSE &  
HOLD program).  
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Choosing a program  
Choosing a program  
The wash program chosen should de-  
“ENERGY SAVER” Program.  
pend on the type of dishes and the de-  
gree of soiling.  
Use this program for lightly to nor-  
mally soiled dishware.  
In most cases a NORMAL program will  
give excellent results.  
A warm water intake (temperature of  
the incoming water) of at least  
45 °C/115 °F is necessary for this  
program.  
The available programs and some of  
their applications are listed in the Pro-  
gram Chart on the next two pages.  
Water is not heated in this program.  
Only 0,20 kWh of electricity (approx.) is  
used during this cycle.  
The drying result may not match that of  
a program with a full drying cycle.  
The higher the temperature of the in-  
take water, the better the drying results.  
Open the door of the dishwasher  
2-3 inches (5-6 mm) at the end of the  
program to speed the drying pro-  
cess.  
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Program chart  
Program chart  
Program  
When to use  
Detergent  
A1)  
Compart- Compart- Compart-  
B2)  
ment  
I
ment  
II  
ment  
II  
(Pre-wash)  
(Main  
wash)  
(Main  
wash)  
Universal Programs  
NORMAL  
55 °C/130 °F  
NORMAL  
65 °C/150 °F  
This program is for normal everyday loads.  
20 %  
20 %  
80%  
100 %  
100 %  
Same as NORMAL 55 °C/130 °F, but at a  
higher temperature for stubborn dried on  
particles.  
80 %  
INTENSIVE  
55 °C/130 °F  
INTENSIVE  
65 °C/150 °F  
Same as NORMAL 55 °C/130 °F, but with a  
preliminary pre-wash for heavy soiling.  
Same as INTENSIVE 55 °C/130 °F, but at a  
higher wash temperature for stubborn dried  
on particles and lightly soiled pots and pans.  
20 %  
20 %  
80 %  
80 %  
100 %  
100 %  
Special programs  
ENERGY SAVER  
Only select ENERGY SAVER if the dish-  
washer is connected to a hot water supply  
(minimum temperature 45 °C/115 °F).  
– see chapter "Choosing a program"  
For pots, pans and dishware with dried on  
particles of food and very heavy soiling.  
For half a, normal everyday load, or:  
for full loads with very light soiling (e.g.  
coffee cups).  
20 %  
20 %  
80 %  
100 %  
POTS & PANS  
75 °C/170 °F  
ECONOMY  
100 %  
50 %3)  
120 %  
50 %3)  
55 °C/130 °F  
CHINA & CRYSTAL “Gentle program”, for lightly soiled and  
45 °C/115 °F  
heat sensitive tableware.  
50 %3)  
50 %3)  
50 %3)  
50 %3)  
SHORT  
45 °C/115 °F  
“Quick program”, for lightly soiled  
dishware (e.g. party dishware).  
RINSE & HOLD  
For rinsing dishes when a complete cycle  
is not needed.  
The dispensing method will depend on the type of detergent being used:  
A 1) Use this method for:  
detergents which contain phosphates and chlorine.  
Divide the total amount, as shown, between compartment I and compartment II.  
B 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 the manufacturers recommended amount of detergent.  
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Program cycle  
USAGE  
Electric (kWh)  
Water  
1.  
2.  
Prelimi- Pre-wash  
nary pre-  
wash  
Main  
wash  
Interim  
rinse  
Final  
rinse  
Drying  
Water hot  
(49 °C /  
120 °F)  
Liters/  
Gallons  
4)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0.9  
19/5.0  
19/5.0  
1.13  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0.89  
0.98  
24/6.3  
24/6.3  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0.20  
1.13  
24/6.3  
19/5.0  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0.75 5)  
0.47  
14/3.7  
19/5.0  
14/3.7  
5/1.3  
X
0.56  
X
0.06  
4) Average consumption values are for a water hardness of up to 17 gr/gal.  
5) With half loads (7 place settings).  
X = cycle used  
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Operating the dishwasher.  
Operating the dishwasher.  
Turning on.  
Note.  
Close the door.  
The time displayed may vary using the  
same program. When the dishwasher  
is turned on, it will display a Wash time  
calculated using a water supply tem-  
perature of 60 °F/15 °C. (the tempera-  
ture used for factory testing).  
Open the water valve (if it is closed).  
Press the “ON/OFF”-button (14).  
When the program and temperature se-  
lector knob (21) is in the “STOP” posi-  
tion, a dot will light up in the display  
field (17).  
With subsequent programs the dish-  
washer will recalculate the time accord-  
ing to actual conditions. The most cur-  
rent value will then be displayed the  
next time the dishwasher is turned on.  
Starting a program.  
Turn the program and temperature  
selector knob (21) clockwise or  
counterclockwise to the desired pro-  
gram.  
The time remaining is displayed as the  
program progresses.  
To prevent children from coming  
into contact with detergent, only  
place it in the dispenser immediate-  
ly before starting the program.  
The length of the selected program ap-  
pears in hours and minutes in the Time  
display (17).  
At the same time the indicator lamp  
next to the “START”-button (18) illumi-  
nates.  
Program end  
The program has finished when no indi-  
cator lamps are illuminated and a “0”  
appears in the display. the dishwasher  
can now be unloaded.  
Before starting the program, addi-  
tional features “Delay start” or “Top  
Solo” can be selected (see “Addi-  
tional features” on page 30).  
If the dishwasher door remains closed,  
the drying fan will continue to operate  
for a few additional minutes to help  
dissipate any remaining moisture.  
Press the “START” -button (18).  
The indicator lamp next to the “START”-  
button will go out, and the program will  
start.  
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Operating the dishwasher.  
will only take place after 11 programs.  
Turning off.  
At the end of a program:  
Interrupting a program.  
Turn the program selector knob to  
the “STOP” position.  
A program can be interrupted by open-  
ing the door.  
If any appliance will not be used for an  
extended period (e.g. while on vaca-  
tion), it is recommended that the water  
supply valve be shut off.  
If the door is then closed, the program  
will continue from the point it was at be-  
fore the door was opened.  
Warning!  
Your Miele dishwasher is designed  
to shut off the water flow and drain  
the machine in the rare event of a  
valve failure. In order for this func-  
tion to be active, the door must be  
shut, the machine must be “ON”,  
and the Program knob must be in  
the “STOP” position.  
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 the door has been opened,  
allow 20-30 seconds for the inter-  
nal temperature to equalize before  
closing it again, and make sure it  
clicks into place.  
Sequence indicator (20).  
Once a program has started, the se-  
quence indicator lamps (20) show the  
actual program stage reached by the  
dishwasher.  
Changing a program.  
A program can be changed at any  
time. The new program will start as  
soon as it has been selected.  
Note:  
Turn the program selector knob to  
the desired program.  
When required, the water softener  
reactivation process is performed  
before the wash program. It may  
last several minutes and occurs in  
intervals.  
If you wish to start the new program at  
its beginning:  
Turn the program selector knob to  
During this process only the “Sof-  
“STOP”,  
tener” indicator will be on.  
(a point will appear in the display  
field).  
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, reactivation  
Select the new program and press  
“START”.  
It may be necessary to add additional  
detergent, depending on where the  
original program was interrupted.  
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Additional features  
Additional features  
Delay start (18).  
Press the “START” button (18).  
The starting time of a program can be  
delayed up to 9 hours and 30 minutes  
(in 30 minute increments), in order to  
take advantage of off peak utility rates  
that exist in some areas. To set a Delay  
time:  
The dishwasher counts down the  
minutes of the chosen delay, then  
starts the program automatically.  
Once started, the display will show the  
time remaining in the wash program.  
Example:  
Select a program.  
Press “Delay start” once for a 30  
minute delay.  
30 (mins) is displayed.  
The length of the program is displayed  
(17) in minutes and seconds.  
Press the “Delay start” (18) button  
once for every 30 minutes of delay  
desired.  
Press “Delay start” twice for a 1 hour  
delay.  
1.00 is displayed (1 hr. 00min.)  
The program length displayed will now  
change to a display of the Delay time,  
also in hours and minutes. The “Delay  
start” indicator lamp will illuminate.  
To prevent the detergent form pre-  
maturely dissolving when using the  
“Delay Start” feature, make certain  
that the dispenser is dry before put-  
ting in detergent.  
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Additional features  
Top Solo” can be selected with all  
wash programs.  
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 or cutlery needing clean-  
ing can be loaded into the upper bas-  
ket and cutlery tray.  
Choose a program.  
The length of the program will appear  
in the time display (17) in hours and  
minutes.  
Press the “Top Solo” button (18). The  
Top Solo” indicator lamp illuminates,  
and the program duration changes.  
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.  
Press the “START” button (18).  
The “START” indicator lamp goes out  
and the program starts.  
Using “Top Solo” will also save water,  
detergent 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).  
Because smaller amounts of dishware  
are being washed, the amount of deter-  
gent used can be reduced accordingly.  
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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  
enough to handle before unloading  
them.  
If the door is opened at the comple-  
tion 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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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  
Cleaning the spray arms.  
On rare occasions particles of food  
may get stuck in the spray arm jets.  
They can be easily cleaned as follows:  
Remove the lower basket and the  
cutlery tray (if so equipped). The cut-  
lery tray frame can be pushed back  
in.  
Unscrew and remove the upper  
spray arm.  
Lift up on the lower spray arm to  
remove it.  
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.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the drain pump and non-re-  
turn 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:  
Remove the combination filter.  
Rinse the non-return valve under run-  
ning water.  
Tilt the locking clamp to the side and  
pull out the non-return valve.  
The drain pump is situated under the  
non-return valve (see arrow).  
Before replacing the non-return  
valve, check to make sure that noth-  
ing is obstructing the drain pump.  
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 inlet 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 inlet hose  
that is attached to the dishwasher’s  
main shutoff valve. If your water supply  
is hard, or the pipes contain sediment;  
this filter may clog and prevent suffi-  
cient water from entering the wash  
cabinet. It can be cleaned as follows:  
Turn off the main shutoff valve and  
unscrew the inlet 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 inlet hose back onto the  
water valve, making certain it is not  
cross-threaded.  
Slowly turn on the valve and test for  
leaks.  
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Cleaning and care  
Installing an in-line water filter.  
If your water supply contains a large  
number of insoluble substances, we re-  
commend installing a filter between the  
valve and the inlet hose connection.  
These filters can be obtained from the  
Miele Parts Department.  
Cleaning the control panel.  
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.  
Cleaning the door panel.  
Plastic laminate panels should be  
cleaned using a suitable, non-ab-  
rasive cleaning agent, or mild soapy  
water.  
Panels made from wood should be  
cleaned using a soft damp cloth and  
an appropriate wood cleaner.  
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Problem solving guide  
Problem solving guide  
With the aid of the following guide,  
If the lines are still displayed, call the  
Miele Service Department.  
minor problems can be easily cor-  
rected. If you are unable to correct the  
problem, please contact the Miele Ser-  
vice Department.  
The “Spray arm” indicator lamp  
flashes.  
– The middle spray arm is obstructed  
by an item in the basket.  
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 spray arm jets are blocked - see  
“Cleaning and care”.  
– The opening in the center of the cut-  
lery tray is covered, restricting the  
flow of water to the middle spray arm.  
Shortly after starting a program the  
“Water Intake” indicator lamp  
flashes.  
Problems/possible causes.  
The dishwasher does not start.  
– The water shutoff valve is closed.  
– The door is not properly closed.  
– The water intake filter is clogged -  
see “Cleaning and care”.  
– The plug is not properly inserted.  
– The circuit breaker is defective or  
has tripped.  
Too little water may be entering the  
machine. This may be due to insuffi-  
cient water pressure.  
The wash cycle finishes too early  
and the “Drain” indicator lamp  
flashes.  
– The drain hose is kinked.  
– The drain pump is blocked – see  
“Cleaning and care”.  
The wash cycle finishes too early  
and three horizontal lines “---” ap-  
pear in the time display.  
Press the “ON-OFF” button to turn  
the machine off. After 5 seconds turn  
it on again. Select a program and  
start the machine.  
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Problem solving guide  
The dishes are not clean.  
The “Water Intake” indicator lights  
during the “ENERGY SAVER” pro-  
gram.  
– The dishes are incorrectly loaded.  
– The correct amount of detergent was  
not used - see “Program chart”.  
The “ENERGY SAVER” program re-  
quires a water supply temperature of at  
least 45 °C/115 °F. If the incoming  
water is less than this temperature, the  
“Water Intake” lamp illuminates (see  
also “Program selection”). If your hot  
water system has been used recently,  
not enough hot water may have been  
available to adequately clean the  
dishes.  
– The filters in the wash cabinet are  
not clean, or the spray arm jets are  
blocked - see “Cleaning and care”.  
– The wrong program was selected –  
see “Program chart”.  
White residue is visible on cutlery  
and dishware.  
If necessary, repeat the program.  
– No salt in the salt reservoir.  
If the “Water Intake” lamp lights again,  
select a different program.  
– Salt reservoir lid has not been  
screwed on properly.  
– Not enough rinse aid was used.  
Water remains in the dishwasher at  
the end of a program.  
– The drain hose is kinked or clogged.  
– The drain pump or non-return valve  
may be blocked - see “Cleaning and  
care”.  
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After sales service  
After sales service  
Should you still have difficulties,  
Program update function - PC  
please contact:  
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.  
– your Miele Dealer or  
– the Miele Service Department. (See  
back cover for addresses).  
Please have the model number of your  
appliance available. This information  
can be found on the data plate on the  
upper edge of the door.  
For instance, if a detergent that gives  
good wash results using only cold  
water becomes available, 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)  
A bottle holder (for milk or baby bottles)  
is available for use in the lower basket.  
To achieve the proper cleaning results,  
the bottle holder should only be placed  
in the positions marked with white. Do  
not place them in the X marked posi-  
tions.  
Glass insert for the bottom basket:  
provides the ability to safely wash  
glasses in the bottom basket.  
(Only available for models with remov-  
able inserts in the lower basket.)  
Glass insert for the upper basket:  
provides special support for long  
stemmed glassware.  
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Dishwasher installation  
Dishwasher installation  
The “i” model dishwasher is specially  
designed for installation under a con-  
tinuous countertop.  
1. Install the steam deflector,  
(if applicable).  
A stainless steel plate is supplied to  
protect the underside of the countertop  
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  
material, the steam deflector should not  
be used.  
A panel can be custom made for instal-  
lation on the front of the dishwasher, as-  
suring a perfect match with the kitchen  
cabinetry.  
If a standard non-cabinet matching  
dishwasher installation is desired, the  
“i” model dishwasher can be converted  
into a “U” model through the addition of  
a GDU 60/65 decor set. The decor set  
comes supplied with separate installa-  
tion instructions.  
To ensure stability, these dish-  
washers should only be installed  
under a continuous countertop  
which is securely fastened to the  
cabinet base units.  
Dimensions:  
Squeeze a bead of sealant from the  
supplied tube into the angle formed  
by the curved edge b of the cover-  
plate.  
Align the plate c with the lower front  
edge of the countertop (see illustra-  
tion) and use the supplied tacks to  
nail it into place.  
On countertops with wood or lami-  
nate edging, the tacks should be  
nailed through the rear holes of the  
plate.  
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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2. Install the dishwasher under  
the countertop.  
It is preferable to install the main water  
and electric supplies so that they can  
be accessed through an adjacent  
cabinet, rather than situating them be-  
hind the machine. See the “Plumbing”  
and “Electrical” sections for proper con-  
nection procedures before continuing.  
Place the slides, with the ratchet at  
the rear, onto the dishwasher legs.  
Unscrew the legs to raise the ma-  
chine to within 1/4" (5 mm) of the  
underside of the countertop, and  
check that the machine is level,  
before sliding it into its opening.  
Certain steps in the installation proce-  
dures require that the dishwasher be  
pulled out of its opening. For this rea-  
son, perform the plumbing and electri-  
cal connections after the machine has  
been levelled and the front panel has  
been mounted.  
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 being kinked.  
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Adjust the rear leveling legs to the re-  
quired height.  
Adjust the front leveling legs by push-  
ing on the foot with a slotted screw-  
driver.  
To raise the machine - turn clockwise.  
Tipping the machine slightly, if  
To lower the machine - turn counter-  
clockwise.  
possible, will make adjusting the front  
legs easier. Make sure the machine is  
level when adjustments are complete.  
Several turns may be needed to set the  
correct height.  
The dishwasher should be raised until it  
just touches the underside of the counter-  
top.  
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3. Installing the control panel.  
The control panel and hardware is  
packaged separately from the dish-  
washer. It should be installed using the  
following procedure.  
point near the bottom of the control  
panel. This will release the mounting  
bolts from their slots.  
Install the necessary spacer bars i  
on the control panel.  
If the GDU decor set is being used,  
(to convert an “i” dishwasher to a “U”  
version), the spacer bars i must first  
be removed and stored for possible  
use in the future, (See the separate in-  
structions for installing the GDU  
Place the seal b onto the ventilation  
grill. c  
Push the ventilation grill c into the  
metal backing plate.  
Place the covers d over the push-  
button switches.  
decor set). If the GDU kit is not being  
used, skip the following step.  
Install the adapter disc e.  
Position the control panel f over the  
backing plate and fasten it from the  
inside of the doorg using the six  
screws provided.  
Align and press the program knob  
onto its shaft h.  
To remove the spacer bars from the  
control panel, place the panel on a  
table, printed side up, and gently  
push down on the spacer bars at a  
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4. Aligning the control panel  
with the drawer fronts.  
5. Installing the custom  
door panel.  
The control panel can be aligned  
with the drawer fronts of the kitchen  
cabinets by adjusting the spacer  
bars.  
A custom door panel matching the kit-  
chen cabinetry can be installed on the  
dishwasher by using the provided  
bracket.  
Length: 21" - 25 3/4" (53.3 - 65.4 cm)  
Width:  
23 1/2" (59.8 cm)  
Note: The maximum panel length is  
only applicable when no spacer bars  
are used.  
If a Stainless Steel panel is being used,  
please follow the separate installation  
instructions included with the panel.  
After panel installation, see Step 6 “Ad-  
justing the door springs”.  
Proceed as follows:  
Using an 8 mm socket, turn the nut  
clockwise or counterclockwise until  
the spacers reach the required  
height.  
If necessary, individual (or all)  
spacer bars can be removed.  
Adjustment range:  
from 4 1/2" (112 mm) (control panel  
without spacer bars)  
to 5 3/4" (145 mm) (control panel with  
four spacer bars).  
In special circumstances a fifth spacer  
bar (optional accessory) can be used to  
increase the panel height to 6" (154 mm).  
Measure the distance (X) between  
the lower mounting hole on the dish-  
washer front door (see inset arrow)  
and the lower edge of the neighbor-  
ing cabinet door.  
After adjusting the control panel  
height, cut off the plastic screw ex-  
cess.  
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Attach the bracket to the panel using  
the 4 screws provided.  
Double check the location of the  
bracket before mounting the panel to  
the dishwasher.  
Attaching the panel.  
Place the door panel on a flat sur-  
face, good side face down, taking  
care not to scratch the surface.  
Make certain that the bottom of the  
panel is closest to you.  
Using a pencil, lightly draw a center-  
line from top to bottom.  
Pull the dishwasher out from under  
the countertop about 4" (10 cm).  
If the dishwasher is installed at the  
end of the kitchen cabinets: Pull the  
machine out as far as is necessary  
to reach the 4 locking screws lo-  
cated on the edge of the door.  
Using the previous measurement,  
draw a horizontal line “X” inches  
above the bottom of the panel.  
Important: Make certain the line drawn  
using measurement “X” is located at  
what will be the bottom of the panel  
when it is attached to the dishwasher.  
Attach the panel to the dishwasher  
by aligning the bracket tabs with the  
slots on the door.  
The mounting bracket is marked in  
the middle A. Lay the bracket on the  
rear side of the door front so that the  
mark A in the middle of the bracket  
aligns with the vertical guide line,  
and the lower holes of the bracket  
are centrally positioned in the hori-  
zontal guide line (see illustration).  
Use strips of adhesive tape to hold  
the bracket in this position.  
Straighten the panel and lock it into  
place by tightening the 2 locking  
screws on each edge of the door.  
Use the provided caps to plug the  
locking screw access holes.  
Push the dishwasher back under the  
countertop, and proceed to Step 6,  
“Adjusting the door springs”.  
Mark and drill pilot holes for the  
screws using a 3/32" (2.5 mm) drill bit.  
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6. Adjusting the door springs.  
The door springs are adjusted correctly  
when a half opened door remains in  
that position when released.  
7.Securing the dishwasher  
to the countertop.  
To ensure the stability of the dish-  
washer, it must be attached to the  
countertop after it has been positioned.  
If the door drops down, the springs  
need to be tightened.  
If the door closes, the springs need to  
be loosened.  
The adjusting screw is located in the  
upper front strip, on the left hand side  
of the dishwasher.  
Open the dishwasher door.  
Using the screws provided, fasten  
the dishwasher to the countertop  
through the two holes located on the  
upper rim.  
The weight of the machine must be  
supported by the legs, not the  
countertop fastening screws. If  
securing the top takes the weight  
off of the legs, extend the legs  
further until they are tight against  
the floor.  
Open the dishwasher door.  
Adjust the door springs to the cor-  
rect balance:  
– turn clockwise to tightened  
– turn counterclockwise to loosen.  
Do not drill any additional holes  
through any portion of the wash  
cabinet. If in doubt about how to se-  
cure the dishwasher, please call the  
Miele Service Department.  
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If the edge of the countertop is too nar-  
row, or the machine is being installed  
under a cut out area, use the securing  
bracket provided.  
For Corian® or granite countertops,  
fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent  
cabinets as follows:  
For openings greater than 23 5/8"  
(60 cm) wide:  
Pull the dishwasher out from under  
the countertop about 4" (10 cm).  
Pull the dishwasher 4" (10 cm) out of  
its opening.  
Position the securing bracket.  
Push the dishwasher back into the  
opening, and secure it through the  
hole in the bracket.  
Insert the tab of each optional mount-  
ing bracket into the guide hole on  
top of the dishwasher, and then  
swing it to the right or left as re-  
quired.  
Push the dishwasher back into its open-  
ing, align and fasten it to the adjacent  
cabinets using 2 screws for each  
bracket.  
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For openings 23 5/8" (60 cm) wide:  
8.Installing the toekick.  
Open the dishwasher door and  
remove the caps covering the mount-  
ing holes on the outer edge of the  
wash chamber.  
For kitchens utilizing one continuous  
toekick  
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.  
Tighten the screws and replace the  
caps.  
The panel overhang (P), and toekick  
depth of recess (R), determine the maxi-  
mum dishwasher toekick height (H).  
The side mounting holes should  
only be used for securing the  
dishwasher if the opening is  
23 5/8" (60 cm) wide. Use of this  
method on larger openings will  
damage the machine and cause  
leaks.  
If the panel contacts the toekick while  
the dishwasher door is being opened,  
the dishwasher toekick must be cut  
shorter or recessed deeper.  
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 adequate.  
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For kitchens utilizing a non-continuous  
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 in as far as  
possible.  
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Trimming the toeckick  
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,  
or, trim the toekick along the line  
using a saw.  
Screw the toekick back onto the  
brackets, with the cut edge at the  
bottom.  
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.  
If the dishwasher door does not open  
completely, the toekick may need fur-  
ther trimming.  
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.  
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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  
PROPERLY 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, ground-  
ing reduces the risk of electric shock  
by providing a path of least resistance  
for the electric current. This appliance  
is equipped with a cord that has a  
grounding conductor and plug. The  
plug must be connected to an appropri-  
ate outlet that has been installed and  
grounded in accordance with all local  
and national codes and regulations.  
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.  
DANGER - Improper installation  
of the electrical outlet or im-  
proper grounding can result in  
the risk of electric shock. Check  
with a qualified electrician if you  
are in doubt as to whether the ap-  
pliance is properly grounded. Do  
not modify the plug provided with  
the appliance. If it will not fit the  
outlet, have the correct outlet in-  
stalled by a qualified electrician.  
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" to  
1 1/2" (3 to 4 cm) can be made to  
allow the plug to pass through.  
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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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  
PROPERLY GROUNDED.  
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.  
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.  
New plumbing:  
All dishwashers that carry the following  
blue and white sticker are designed to  
shut off the water and drain the wash  
chamber in the rare event of an internal  
water valve failure.  
In order for this function to be active,  
the door must be shut, the machine  
must be “ON”, and the Program knob  
must be in the “STOP” position.  
The water inlet 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 assem-  
bly be installed vertically so the hose  
exits from the bottom of the valve  
box.  
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 8" (24 cm) above the floor (or  
base of the cabinet), and so 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: 14.5 - 145 psi  
(0.3 - 10 bar)  
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.  
An air gap is built into the water inlet  
system to prevent potable water mixing  
with waste water.  
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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 and the “Water Intake” in-  
dicator lamp will flash. If this occurs, the  
water intake time can be increased (see  
“Problem solving guide”).  
If the water pressure is too high, a press-  
ure reducer must be installed.  
Existing plumbing:  
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 be-  
hind the machine.  
If the standard 3/8" copper plumbing for  
a dishwasher already exists with a com-  
pression fitting and valve as pictured:  
Cut the 3/8" copper tubing 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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Drain 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) (nominal)  
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 pro-  
vided, 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.  
A hose that attaches to a sink spray  
can burst if it is installed on the  
same water line as the dishwasher.  
If your sink has one, it is recom-  
mended that the hose be discon-  
nected and the hole plugged.  
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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:  
Vent the drain:  
Open the dishwasher door.  
– No part of the drain hose should be  
higher than 39" (1 mm).  
– 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 Data  
Technical Data  
Height  
33 1/8" (84 cm) adjustable to 35" (89 cm)  
23 1/2 " (59.8 cm)  
Width  
Width of opening  
Depth  
23 5/8" (60 cm)  
22 1/2" (57 cm) U and i models  
47 1/2" (120.5 cm) U and i models  
110/120 V AC  
Depth with door open  
Voltage  
Rated load  
12.5 A / 1500 W  
Fuse rating  
15 A  
Water pressure  
Hot water connection  
Drain height  
Drain length  
Power cord length  
4.5 - 145 psi (0,3 - 10 bar)  
120°F (49°C ) (max 140°F (60°C))  
3 ft (1 m) maximum  
12 ft (3.5 m) maximum  
approx. 5 ft (1.5 m)  
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