Operating instructions for dishwashers It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 913 260...
Guide to the appliance Guide to the appliance Dishwasher for building-in to a tall unit. This dishwasher is specially designed for building-in to a tall unit. Essential further accessories are: a con- trol panel, a decor front and a building- in frame.
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Guide to the appliance View of the machine Control panel (Facia)
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Guide to the appliance 1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 2 Cutlery tray (standard depending on model) 3 Upper basket. (Design varies according to model, and may not match the one shown) 4 Water guide duct for the middle spray arm 5 Middle spray arm 6 Water hardness selector 7 Lower spray arm...
Warning and safety instructions Warning and safety instructions fied electrician. The manufacturer can- This appliance conforms to current not be held responsible for damage safety requirements. Inappropriate caused by the lack or inadequacy of use can however lead to personal an effective earthing system, (electric injury and damage to property.
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Warning and safety instructions Dishwasher detergents contain irri- The following notes should help to tant or corrosive ingredients. They avoid material damage can cause burning in the mouth and The voltage and frequency shown throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. on the data plate must match the Keep children away from detergents mains supply in the house.
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Warning and safety instructions The Miele Waterproof System of- Disposal of your old machine fers protection from water damage, When disposing of an old dish- provided the following conditions are washer first make it unusable. Dis- met: connect, cut off the cable and the plug from the cable.
Caring for the environment Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Energy saving washing The transport and protective packing These dishwashers are exceptionally ef- has been selected from materials ficient in their use of water and elec- which are environmentally friendly for tricity.
Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Load the crockery correctly Before using for the first time please note the following points: Load the crockery so that water will come into contact with all surfaces. See the relevant chapters for detailed This ensures that they will be properly information on the points below.
Opening and closing the door Opening and closing the door To open the door Child safety lock Press the release catch inside the The child safety lock is designed to door grip. deter children from opening the dish- washer door. If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically inter- Use the key provided to turn the...
Water softener Water softener It is not necessary to reactivate with Setting the water hardness level salt if the degree of hardness in the selector in the wash cabinet local supply is permanently under There are six settings on the selector. 70 mg/l, (0.7 mmol/l, or 4 °d German scale).
Water softener Filling the salt reservoir Please only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation, as other salts may contain insoluble addi- tives which can impair the functioning of the softener. The salt reservoir holds approx. 2 kg of salt.
Water softener Note Salt indicator With very soft water, i.e. constantly at a level below 70 mg/l (4 °d), the reservoir does not have to be filled with salt and although the salt light does come on, this can be disregarded. When the salt reservoir is empty the “Salt”...
Adding rinse aid Adding rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that water does not cling and leave marks on crockery during the drying phase. Rinse aid is poured into the storage reservoir and the amount set is dis- pensed automatically.
Adding rinse aid Setting the dosage Add rinse aid only until it is visible on The dosage adjuster (see arrow) in the the surface of the filter in the open- opening has settings from 1 to 6. It is ing. set to 3 at the factory, as the recom- mended dose.This setting dispenses Close the flap firmly.
Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Some foodstuffs may contain natural Note dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or ket- Load the crockery so that water will chup. Plastic items in the dish- come into contact with all surfaces. washer may discolour if large quan- This ensures that they will be tities of these foodstuffs find their properly cleaned.
Loading the dishwasher Loading examples Height limit Lower basket Larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls. Depending on the dishwasher model, glasses may only be cleaned in the bottom basket if it is fitted with a special glassware insert or if there is a special bottom basket.
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Dishwashers with cutlery basket: Unsorted cutlery should be placed in Larger items like soup ladles, long the cutlery basket, handles facing knives and mixing spoons should be downwards. placed lying down across the front of the upper basket. You may, however, prefer to place cutlery with sharp points with the handles upwards.
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Loading the dishwasher Spoon inserts for cutlery basket Use the inserts supplied when washing heavily soiled spoons, e.g. tablespoons and serving spoons. The inserts separate the spoons to allow a space between them, for the water jets to reach the entire surface. Place the spoons into the inserts with the handles facing downwards.
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Loading the dishwasher Dishwasher with cutlery tray (SC models): Spoon heads should be placed in such a way that water runs off them freely. For best results cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons etc. This makes unloading much easier.
Loading the dishwasher Flap up racks Positioning rail (standard feature depending on model) To make room for tall pieces raise the For easy sorting and removing of croc- racks upwards. kery the positioning rail can be rested to one side. Raise it again afterwards so that croc- kery can rest against it in the basket.
Loading the dishwasher Depending on the setting of the upper Adjusting the upper basket basket the following dimensions can be (depending on model) accommodated: In order to win more space for taller pieces of crockery in the bottom or Dishwashers with cutlery tray upper basket, the upper basket can be adjusted in three steps with 2 cm be- Upper...
Items not suitable for dishwashers Items not suitable for dishwashers – cutlery with wooden or horn handles, Please note – wooden or plastic chopping boards, – Silver- and aluminium items can suf- fer some discolouration. – glued items, e.g. old knives with handles which have been glued on, –...
Should you experience difficulties when Please note using these types of products, please Dishwasher detergents contain irri- contact Miele Customer and Technical tant or corrosive ingredients. They Services Department, or the detergent can cause burning in the mouth manufacturer’s own Advisory Service.
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Adding detergent Preventive measures: 1. If you wish to continue using the new 3. If results are still not to your satisfac- chlorine and phosphate-free pro- tion, you should revert back to using ducts, the following is recommended: conventional detergents containing both chlorine and phosphate.
Adding detergent Dishwasher detergent must be added The amount to dispense will depend on before each programme (except COLD the type of load and the programme se- PRE-WASH). lected. See the programme chart on the next – Pour powder or liquid detergent into pages for advice on amounts to dis- the dispenser.
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Adding detergent For information: Compartment I takes max. 25 ml, Com- partment II max. 80 ml. There are hori- zontal markers to assist with dispensing in compartment II, indicat- ing the level in ml. Press the opening catch on the con- tainer flap.
Programme selection Programme selection Choose your programme according to the type of load and how dirty it is. In most cases this will be a UNIVER- SAL - programme. UNIVERSAL 55 ° or 65 ° (with one pre-wash) or UNIVERSAL PLUS 55 ° or 65 ° (with two pre-washes).
Programme chart Programme chart Programme When to use Detergent Compart- Compart- Compart- ment ment ment (Pre-wash) (Wash (Wash cycle) cycle) Universal Programmes UNIVERSAL This programme is for normal everyday 20 % 100 % loads 55 ° as UNIVERSAL 55 °, but higher UNIVERSAL 20 % 80 %...
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Programme cycle Consumption Time Energy Water Minutes (approx.) Main Interimr Final Drying- Water Water Litres Water Water Preliminary Pre-wash wash inse rinse phase cold cold pre-wash (15 °C) (55 °C) (15 °C) (55 °C) 55 ° 65 ° 65 ° 65 °...
Switching on and off Switching on and off Switching on If you turn the selector past the “start point” by mistake: Close the door Turn the temperature selector switch Open the stopcock (if it is closed). to “0-Off”. Turn the programme selector switch in a clockwise direction to the re- quired start point.
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Switching on and off Programme sequence indication Programme interruption During the programme the programme A programme is interrupted as soon as selector switch moves around the dial the door is opened. to show which stage has been reached: If the door is closed again the pro- gramme will continue from the position –...
Removing load Removing load Hot crockery will chip and break more easily. After switching off let it cool down in the dishwasher until it is comfortable enough to handle, before you unload If you open the door fully after switch- ing off, the crockery will cool down much faster.
Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet The dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place! The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet should be regularly in- spected and cleaned if necessary. Turn the handle anti-clockwise to re- lease the filters.
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Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Turn the filter combination over and Replace the filter combination so open the coarse filter by pulling that it lies flat in the base of the wash back on the locking device. cabinet. Secure the filter by turning the handle in a clockwise direction.
Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the spray arms Dishwashers with cutlery basket: Unscrew the upper spray arm. Particles of food can lodge in the spray arm jets. The spray arms should be inspected Dishwashers with cutlery tray: and cleaned regularly (approx. every 6 Pull out the cutlery tray.
Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If water has not been pumped away at the end of a programme the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean.
These filters can be obtained from the Turn off the stopcock and unscrew Miele Spares Department (Part No.: the inlet hose. 75577). Carefully remove the rubber seal. Withdraw the filter using pointed pliers and clean by rinsing under run- ning water.
Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the wash cabinet The facia panel In general the wash cabinet is self- This should only be wiped with a cleaning, provided that the correct damp cloth, or a suitable plastic amount of dishwasher detergent is cleaner.
Checking the water level Checking the water level Checking the water level If the water pressure (flow rate at the take-off point) is too low, i.e. less than 1,0 bar, too little water will flow into the wash cabinet. To ensure an accurate assessment open the stopcock fully and run the PRE-WASH programme once (with- out crockery) to bring water into the...
Checking the water level Increasing the water intake time Using a 4-5 mm wide screwdriver Position the right hand switch verti- turn the adjuster mechanism to the cally and then pull it off. right hand side of the spindle carefully in an anti-clockwise direc- tion until it checks into position.
With the aid of the following explana- White residue on cutlery and tory notes, minor faults can be cor- crockery rected without contacting the Miele Ser- – Not enough rinse aid. vice Department. – No salt in the salt reservoir.
Special accessories Special accessories Bottle holder Installation - special situations (depending on model) Adapter strips to adapt the dish- washer front where the height of the wall unit recess is more than 882 mm. Inserts Glass inserts for the bottom basket, (only available for models with remov- able inserts in the bottom basket).
Comparison tests Comparison tests Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / IEC 704 / prEN 50242 Programme tested: UNIVERSAL 55 ° Amount of detergent: If using a detergent containing chlorine: 5 g in compartment I, 25 g in compartment II. If using a chlorine-free detergent: 30 g only in compartment II.
Installation Installation This dishwasher is intended to be built 1. Measurements for building in into a tall unit. The following are needed: – A facia panel (GW...) – A dishwasher front, consisting of panel front and plinth facia (GFH 55) –...
Installation 2. Fitting the control facia panel Fit the seal supplied into the groove surrounding the ventilation grille Push the ventilation grille into posi- tion. Place the facia panel in position and screw into place from the inside of the door using the six screws Attach the switch knobs...
Installation 3. Fitting the panel front 4. Adjusting the dishwasher height Hang the panel front into the slits of Adjust the machine feet evenly until the machine door outer panel the height of the dishwasher just Tighten the fixing screws on both reaches the height of the recess.
Installation 5. Fitting the drain hose The drain hose is in the wash cabinet. The connection stub is located low down on the rear side of the dish- washer. Connect the drain hose using the hose clips supplied. The connection stub can be turned. The hose can thus be laid to the right or left without needing to loosen the hose clip.
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Installation Position Description Quantity flat head screws 4 x 15 top frame strip spacer for wall thickness 16 mm spacer for wall thickness 19 mm side frame strips foot holds stoppers bottom frame strip spacer bar plinth facia plinth facia retainer rubber rings protective sheet wood screws 4 x 20...
Installation 7. Fitting the building-in frame and installing the dishwasher Apply moisture protector Fitting the side and top frame strips. Seal the cracks between the side When the recess width measures 562 mm walls and the recess floor and any (wall thickness 16 mm) the spacer (3) unprotected cut surfaces with the sili- fitted to the side frame strips should be...
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Installation Put the side frame strips (5) into the Screw the top frame strip to the re- unit recess cess ceiling with 4 x 15 (1) flat head screws. Push the top frame strip (2) into place Screw the side frame strips at the bottom to the side walls with 4 x 20 (14) wood screws.
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Installation Fitting the dishwasher into the recess Adjusting the dishwasher Shut the dishwasher door Screw the machine feet out until the dishwasher is touching the recess ceiling. Lay the hoses and cable into the unit and down through the installation duct.
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Installation Adjust the front screw feet manually or with a flat blade screwdriver. Align the dishwasher: – the gap between the panel front and the side frame strips must match, - the facia control panel and the panel front must sit flush with the building in frame.
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Installation To secure the dishwasher Open the dishwasher door. Screw one of the 4 x 15 (15) screws Remove the cover caps from the supplied from below into the holes in side openings, left and right. the right and left hand side of the Secure the dishwasher on both sides upper strip.
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Installation To fix the protective sheet. To fit the bottom frame strip. Remove the backing from the ad- hesive strip. Recess height 876 mm: Push the bottom frame strip (8) over Stick the protective sheet (13) on the plinth along the edge below the the lower ends of the side frame strips (5).
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Installation To fit the plinth facia Fit the rubber bands (12) over the Fit the spring clip (7) into the "Key- spacer pieces and into the plinth holes" in the side frame strips facia. Pull the handle for the plinth facia (11) Flap up the plinth facia.
Electrical connection Electrical connection Important Please follow the installation instruc- tions carefully. The wires in the mains lead are col- oured in accordance with the following code: This dishwasher is supplied ready for connection to an a.c. single Green/yellow = earth phase supply, (230 - 240 V 50 Hz for Blue = neutral the UK and Australia).
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BS 1362 should be fitted. Replace- ment fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical suppliers, or Miele Service Agent. (The German standard version is sup- plied with a cable and moulded plug for connection to a 230 V single phase supply.
Plumbing Normally connection to water is sited near the dishwasher, for example in the area under the sink. A Miele sink base unit already has a suitable cut-out for in- stallation. If the base unit and plinth have no cut-out, one must be made, suggested dimensions: 60 x 110 mm.
Plumbing Connection to the water inlet Water in the dishwasher must not The water inlet hose must not be be used as drinking water. shortened or damaged in any way (see illustration). The dishwasher may be connected to a cold or hot water supply, max. 60 °C.
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“Water- can be ordered from the Miele Spare proof valve” box is above the hose Patrs Dept. (Part No. 2078910). exit (see illustration). The “lightning”...
Plumbing Drainage Venting the drainage system Open the dishwasher door fully. The machine drainage system is fitted with a non-return valve, which If the site drain connection is situated prevents dirty water from flowing lower than the guide path for the bot- back into the machine via the drain tom basket rollers in the open door the hose.
Technical Data Technical Data Height 84.5 cm (adjustable + 5.0 cm) Width 54.7 cm Depth ‘ 57 cm Depth with door open 120.5 cm Height of recess for building-in 87.6 - 89.5 cm Width of recess for building-in 56.2 - 56.8 cm Weight approx.
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