Miele Dishwasher G 865 Users Manual

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Operating instructions

for the G 865

dishwasher

To prevent accidents and reduce

the risk of damaging the machine, ö

read the Operating Manual

before installing or using

the machine. M.-Nr. 05 098 500

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Contents

Guide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

View of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Instructions importantes sur la sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Opening and closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Child safety lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Water softener (Not available in US models.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the water hardness level.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Filling the salt reservoir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Salt indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Bypassing the Salt indicator lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting the dosage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Loading examples.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bottom basket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Upper basket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Cutlery basket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Utensil Insert for the Cutlery Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cutlery tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjustable cup racks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Coffee bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the upper basket.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Items not suitable for dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Choosing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Program chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Operating the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Turning on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Turning off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Program sequence indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Program interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Unloading the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cleaning the spray arms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning the water intake filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cleaning the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning the door panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Checking the water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Increasing the water intake time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

After Sales Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Dishwasher installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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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 GDU decor kit 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 kit.

Guide to the appliance

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View of the machine

1. Upper spray arm (not visible)

2. Cutlery tray (if applicable)

3. Upper basket

4. Water feed tube for the middle

spray arm

5. Middle spray arm

6. Water hardness selector

7. Lower spray arm

8. Four height adjustable levelling legs

9. Combination filter

10. Salt reservoir (if applicable)

11. Dual compartment detergent

dispenser

12. Rinse aid reservoir

(with dosage selector)

13. Data plate

Note:

Cutlery and lower baskets not shown.

Guide to the appliance

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Control panel

14. Rinse aid indicator lamp

15. Door release

16. Child safety lock

17. Temperature selector

18. Program selector knob

Guide to the appliance

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

When using your dish-

washer, follow all basic

safety precautions.

This appliance conforms to

all uniform safety codes and

regulations. To avoid injury

and machine damage, read

the operating instructions

carefully before using the

dishwasher.

This dishwasher is designed for

household use only.

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.

Repairs should only be performed

by qualified personnel. Disconnect

the appliance from the power supply

before servicing (pull out the plug or

turn off the circuit breaker).

If not purchased specifically as a

“Freestanding” model, only install

the dishwasher under a continuous

countertop which is secured to the

cabinetry.

The dishwasher must be electri-

cally grounded. Install the dish-

washer as per the included Installation

instructions.

Use only powder detergents and

liquid rinse aids recommended for

dishwashers. Never use gels or liquid

detergents.

Do not use commercial or indus-

trial grade detergents, as these

may cause adverse chemical reactions

and damage the machine. Use only

detergents made for residential dish-

washers.

Do not use your dishwasher unless

all enclosure panels are properly in

place.

Do not allow children to play in or

on the dishwasher.

Keep all detergents and rinse aids

out of the reach of children.

Dishwasher detergents contain So-

dium Silicate and Sodium Carbo-

nate. In case of eye contact, immediate-

ly flush with water. Call a physician or

poison control.

Do not tamper with the

controls.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When loading items to be

washed:

– Load pointed items so that they are

not likely to damage the door seal.

– Load knives with the cutting edge

down to reduce the risk of injuries.

Do not wash plastic items unless

they are labeled “dishwasher safe”

or the equivalent. For items not labeled,

check the manufacturer’s recommenda-

tions.

Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the

door or dishracks of the dish-

washer.

Remove the front door and cut off

the power cord of the dishwasher

before removing it from service or dis-

carding it. This will help protect child-

ren from injury or accidentally locking

themselves in.

Under certain conditions, hy-

drogen gas may be produced in a

hot water system that has not been

used for two weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the

hot water system has not been used for

such a period, turn on all hot water

faucets and let the water flow from

each for several minutes before using

the dishwasher. This will release any ac-

cumulated hydrogen gas. Do not

smoke or use an open flame during this

time.

Do not drink the water from the

wash cabinet.

For dishwashers with visible heating

element

Do not touch the heating element

during or immediately after use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ

AVERTISSEMENT

Au moment d’utiliser votre lave-vais-

selle, veuillez observer toutes les me-

sures de sécurité de base.

Cet appareil électroménager est con-

forme à tous les règlements et codes

sur la sécurité. Pour éviter de vous

blesser et d’endommager l’appareil,

veuillez lire soigneusement les in-

structions sur l’utilisation.

N’utilisez le lave-vaiselle que pour

laver la vaiselle.

Le fabricant ne peut être tenu re-

sponsable des dommages ou bless-

ures causés par une utilisation

inadéquate ou par des utilisations

autres que celles auxquelles l’ap-

pareil est destiné.

Les réparations doivent être effec-

tuées uniquement par une per-

sonne compétente. Débrancher l’ap-

pareil de la prise de courant avant d’en

faire l’entretien (enlever la fiche de la

prise ou fermer le disjoncteur).

Installer uniquement le lave-vais-

selle sous un comptoir continu qui

est fixé à des meubles adjacents.

Vous devez mettre le lave-vaisselle

à la terre. Installer le lave-vaisselle

en observant les instructions pour l’in-

stallation ci-jointes.

Utiliser uniquement des détersifs et

des produits de rinçage recom-

mandés pour les lave-vaisselle.

Ne pas utiliser de détersifs de

qualité commerciale ou industrielle

puisqu’ils pourraient causer des réac-

tions chimiques défavorables et en-

dommager l’appareil. Utiliser des déter-

sifs pour les lave-vaisselle ménagers

seulement.

Ne pas utiliser votre lave-vaisselle

à moins que tous les panneaux

soient bien en place.

Ne pas permettre aux enfants de

jouer dans ou sur le lave-vaisselle.

Ranger tous les détersifs et pro-

duits de rinçage hors de la portée

des enfants.

Les détersifs pour lave-vaisselle

contiennent du silicate de soude et

du carbonate de soude. En cas de con-

tact avec les yeux, les rincer immédi-

atement à grande eau. Téléphoner à

un médecin ou à un centre de traite-

ment antipoison.

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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ

Ne pas modifier les

commandes.

Ne pas boire l’eau du meuble de

lavage.

Au moment de remplir le lave-vais-

selle :

– Mettre les articles pointus de manière

à ce qu’ils n’endommagent pas le seau

étanche de la porte.

– Mettre le tranchant des couteaux vers

le bas afin de réduire les risques de

blessure.

Ne pas laver les articles en plas-

tique à moins qu’ils n’indiquent “Va

au lave-vaisselle” ou l’équivalent. Véri-

fier les recommandations du fabricant

pour les articles non étiquetés.

Ne pas abuser et ne pas vous as-

seoir ni vous tenir sur la porte ou

sur les paniers du lave-vaisselle.

Enlever la porte et débrancher le

lave-vaisselle avant de le faire rép-

arer ou de le jeter afin d’empêcher les

enfants de se blesser ou de s’enfermer

dans l’appareil par accident.

Dans certaines conditions, un sys-

tème d’eau chaude qui n’a pas été

utilisé pendant plus de 2 semaines

peut dégager de l’azote.

L’AZOTE EST EXPLOSIF. Si le système

d’eau chaude n’a pas été utilisé pend-

ant une telle période de temps, ouvrir

tous les robinets d’eau chaude et

laisser l’eau couler pendant plusieurs

minutes avant d’utiliser le lave-vais-

selle. Ceci dissipera tout l’azote accu-

mulé. Ne pas fumer ni utiliser une

flamme nue durant ce temps.

Lave-vaiselle avec l’élément

chauffant

Ne touchez pas l’élément chauf-

fant pendant le fonctionnement de

l’appareil ou immédiatement après.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material.

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

recyclable products.

Disposal of your old machine.

Old machines contain materials which

can be recycled. Please contact your

local recycling center about the possi-

bility of recycling these materials. Make

certain the machine has been made

child resistant as outlined in the “Import-

ant safety instuctions” before disposing

of the appliance.

Energy saving washing.

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.

Choose a program that best suits the

degree of soiling and the type of

dishes being washed.

If the baskets are only half full, use

the ECONOMY program.

Use the correct amounts of deter-

gent and rinse aid.

Caring for the environment

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Before using for the first time

Before using for the first time,

please note the following points.

Setting the water softener

(if applicable).

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.

The salt reservoir must only be filled

with water and salt. Never fill it with

detergent.

Adding rinse aid.

Inadvertently filling the rinse aid

reservoir with liquid or powder deter-

gent will damage the reservoir.

Use only powder detergents and liquid

rinse aids formulated for domestic dish-

washers.

It is important to choose the correct

program.

Different wash programs should be se-

lected for different loads and different

degrees of soiling. See the program

chart for further program descriptions.

Add the correct amount of detergent.

Generally, one to two tablespoons of

detergent will be adequate for most

wash loads. Not enough or too much

detergent can lead to poor wash re-

sults.

Cleaning results vary between deter-

gents. If you are not satisfied with the

results from one brand, try another

quality brand before contacting the

Miele Service Department for advice.

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.

The combination filter in the base of

the wash cabinet and the spray arms

must be kept clean.

These should be regularly inspected

and cleaned, if necessary.

See the corresponding chapters for de-

tailed information on the above points.

Before using for the first time

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Opening and closing the door

To open the door.

Press the release catch inside the

door grip.

If the door is opened during operation,

all functions will automatically be inter-

rupted.

To close the door.

Push the baskets in.

Lift the door and push until it clicks

into position.

Child safety lock.

The child safety lock is designed to

deter children from opening the dish-

washer door.

Use the provided key to turn the

child safety lock to the desired set-

ting.

Horizontal setting = The door is

locked.

Vertical setting = the door can

be opened.

Opening and closing the door

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Water softener (Not available in US models.)

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.

Note:

If the water hardness in your area is

under 7 gr/gal, it is not necessary to re-

activate the softener with salt.

To avoid the build up of calcium de-

posits on dishes, cutlery, and in the

dishwasher, the water should be soft-

ened if it is harder than 7 gr/gal.

The dishwasher is factory set for a hard-

ness level of 4 - 14 gr/gal. If your water

is harder or softer, this setting will need

to be adjusted.

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.

Setting the water hardness

level.

There are six settings on the selector, lo-

cated on the right side of the wash

cabinet:

Using a screwdriver, adjust the water

hardness level by turning the selec-

tor switch to the appropriate setting.

Setting gr/gal ppm °f

1* 4-14 70- 250 7- 25

2 15-21 270- 380 27- 38

3 22-35 400- 630 40- 63

4 36-47 650- 850 65- 85

5 48-65 860-1170 86-117

6 66-70 1190-1260 119-126

*) factory setting

Example:

The water hardness is 340 ppm. The

water hardness switch should be set to

position 2.

Water softener (Not available in US models.)

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Filling the salt reservoir.

The salt reservoir should be filled be-

fore the first use and whenever the

“Salt” indicator lamp is lit. Use water

softener reactivation salt (1 - 4 mm

grain size), as other salts may contain

insoluble additives which can impair

the functioning of the softener.

The salt reservoir holds approx. 4 lbs

(2 kg) of salt.

Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir

with dishwashing detergent will

damage the water softener. Make

sure that only water softener reacti-

vation salt of the proper grain size is

used.

Remove the lower basket.

Unscrew and remove the salt reser-

voir cap.

Before filling the salt reservoir for

the first time:

Fill the salt reservoir with approxi-

mately 2 quarts of water.

Place the funnel (provided) over the

salt reservoir.

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.

Water softener (Not available in US models.)

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Salt indicator.

When the salt reservoir is empty, the

“Salt” indicator lamp will light, notifying

you that the reservoir should be refilled

with reactivation salt.

Note:

If your water is very soft (below

7 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 can be disre-

garded or bypassed.

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.

Using a screwdriver, carefully pivot

the float chamber towards the center

of the reservoir.

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.

Water softener (Not available in US models.)

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Adding rinse aid

The use of Rinse Aid is recommended

to prevent spotting on dishes and glass-

ware that normally occurs during the

drying phase of automatic dishwashing.

Inadvertently filling the rinse aid

reservoir with detergent will always

damage the reservoir. Only pour liq-

uid rinse aid formulated for residen-

tial dishwashers into the reservoir.

Adding rinse aid.

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.

Adding rinse aid

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Pour liquid rinse aid into the storage

container until it is visible on the sur-

face of the screen. Do not refill until

the “Rinse aid” indicator lamp comes

on.

Only use rinse aid specifically

labeled for residential dishwashers.

Inadvertently adding detergent will

damage the rinse aid dispenser.

Press on the flap until you hear it

click shut. Failure to close it all the

way will allow water to enter the

reservoir during the wash program.

Wipe up any spilled rinse aid.

The flap will remain closed during nor-

mal operation.

Setting the dosage.

The dosage selector comes factory set

to 3. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6, de-

pending on your requirements. This set-

ting dispenses approximately 3 ml

rinse aid per program.

Use a higher setting if spots appear

on dry glassware.

If streaking appears on dishes or

glasses, use a lower setting.

Adding rinse aid

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Loading the dishwasher

Load the dishes so that water can

reach all surfaces.

Do not place dishes and cutlery in-

side other pieces where they may be

concealed.

Hollow items such as cups and

glasses should be inverted and

placed in the upper basket.

Concave based items should be

placed at an angle so that water can

run off them freely, or placed on top

of the coffee bar (See page 25).

Tall, narrow, hollow pieces should be

placed in the center of the basket,

rather than in the corners, to ensure

adequate water coverage.

Small cups and glasses should be

placed on the cup racks. Taller mugs

and glasses can be placed under-

neath the rack.

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.

Some loading examples are shown on

the following pages.

In areas where the water has high

mineral content, it may be necess-

ary to polish silverware after wash-

ing to achieve a high shine.

Loading the dishwasher

20

Loading examples.

Bottom basket.

For larger and heavier items such as

plates, serving platters, saucepans,

and bowls. Depending on the dish-

washer model, glasses can be cleaned

in the bottom basket if a special glass-

ware insert is installed.

Dishwashers with cutlery tray.

Dishwashers with cutlery basket.

Height limit

The height guard at the base of the

upper basket is there to protect the

middle spray arm. No object placed in

the lower basket should stand higher

than this guard.

Upper basket.

For small, lightweight, delicate items

such as cups, saucers, glasses, des-

sert bowls, etc.

Loading the dishwasher

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Cutlery

Dishwashers with cutlery basket:

Unsorted cutlery should be placed in

the cutlery basket, with the sharp ends

down.

Place small spoons in the individual

slots to either side of the cutlery basket.

Larger items like soup ladles, long

knives and mixing spoons should be

placed lying down across the front of

the upper basket.

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Utensil Insert for the Cutlery Basket

By ensuring that one piece of cutlery

does not rest against another, the in-

cluded Utensil Insert will optimize the

cleaning of soiled spoons and forks.

To use the inserts:

Place one in front of and one behind

the basket handle by pushing them

down over the notches on the basket

partition walls.

To remove the inserts:

Press in the latching tabs, using a

spoon handle if necessary, and

remove the inserts from the basket.

Place the utensil handles into the in-

serts, making sure that adjacent

items do not touch.

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Dishwasher with cutlery tray.

To make unloading easier, cutlery can

be grouped in zones, one for knives,

one for forks, etc.

Larger items like sauce ladles, cake

slices, long knives and mixing spoons

can be placed lengthwise in the trough

in the center of the tray.

Make sure that the upper spray arm

can rotate freely after the tray is slid

in, otherwise the rotation of the

spray arm may be inadequate for a

thorough cleaning.

The cutlery tray insert is removable.

Spoon heads should be placed so that

water can run off them freely.

Place the heads of cutlery with round

or oval handles in the holders. This will

secure them during the wash cycle.

Place spoons so that their heads are se-

cured in at least one holder so they can-

not flip over and collect water.

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Adjustable cup racks.

To make room for tall glasses, raise the

rack. Lower it to double stack smaller

items.

Coffee bar.

To allow water to run off of the bottom

of coffee mugs, place them at a slant

on top of the coffee bar.

The bar can also be used as a separ-

ator between two rows of glasses to

protect them and keep them from lean-

ing against each other. To stack wide

items, flip the bar to the right.

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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.

Pull out the upper basket and loosen

the two locknuts on either side of the

basket.

Adjust the basket up or down to the

desired height.

Tighten the locknuts.

The upper basket can also be set at an

angle with one side high and the other

side low.

Depending on the setting of the upper

basket, the following dishware dimen-

sions can be accommodated:

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper

basket

position

Upper

basket

diameter

Lower

basket

diameter

Top 8 "

(20.5 cm)

12"

(30 cm)

Middle 9"

(22.5 cm)

11"

(28 cm)

Bottom 10"

(24.5 cm)

10 1/2"

(26 cm)

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

(non-adjustable upper basket)

Upper basket diameter 11"

Lower basket diameter 11"

Loading the dishwasher

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Items not suitable for dishwashers

– Cutlery with wooden handles.

– Wooden cutting boards.

– Glued items such as old knives with

handles that are glued together

around the shank of the blade.

– Hand made craft items.

– Copper or tin items.

– Plastic items which are not heat resis-

tant.

Please note:

– Silver or aluminum items may suffer

some discoloration.

– 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.

– 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.

Items not suitable for dishwashers

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Adding detergent

Use only powder detergents formu-

lated for residential dishwashers.

Do not use gels or liquid deter-

gents.

Press the latch on the detergent dis-

penser. The cover will spring open.

Fill the dispenser with one to two

tablespoons of powder detergent.

Close the cover. The cover will al-

ways be open at the end of a wash

program (excluding the RINSE &

HOLD program).

Generally, filling the dispenser with one

to two tablespoons of detergent will be

sufficient to ensure thorough cleaning.

If dishes are extra dirty, or if the soil has

been allowed to dry on the dishes be-

fore washing, a program utilizing a pre-

wash cycle should be selected. In this

case, extra detergent can be added to

the small compartment labeled ( I ) in

the center of the dispenser.

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.

To avoid the danger of children com-

ing into contact with dishwasher

detergent, only fill the detergent dis-

penser immediately before starting

the program.

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).

Adding detergent

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Choosing a program

The wash program chosen should de-

pend on the type of dishes and the de-

gree of soiling.

In most cases a NORMAL program will

give excellent results.

The available programs and some of

their applications are listed in the Pro-

gram Chart on the next two pages.

Choosing a program

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Program chart

Program When to use Detergent

containing

chlorine1) chlorine

free2)

Compart-

ment

I

(Pre-wash)

Compart-

ment

II

(Wash

cycle)

Compart-

ment

II

(Wash

cycle)

Program

NORMAL

55 °C/130 °F

This program is for normal everyday loads. 20 % 80% 100 %

NORMAL

65 °C/150 °F

Same as NORMAL 55 °C/130 °F, but at a

higher temperature. Use for stubborn

dried on particles.

20 % 80 % 100 %

INTENSIVE

55 °C/130 °F

Contains an additional pre-wash cycle.

Use for heavily soiled dishes.

20 % 80 % 100 %

INTENSIVE

65 °C/150 °F

Same as INTENSIVE 55 °C/130 °F, but at a

higher temperature. Use for stubborn dried

on particles and lightly soiled pots and

pans.

20 % 80 % 100 %

Special programs

ECONOMY

55 °C/130 °F

For a half sized load, or for a full load with

very light soiling (e.g. coffee cups). 50 % 3) 50 % 3)

RINSE & HOLD For rinsing dishes if a complete program is

not yet needed.

The dispensing method will depend on the type of detergent being used:

1) Use this ratio for:

– detergents which contain phosphates and chlorine

Divide the total amount, as shown, between compartment I and compartment II.

2) Use this ratio for:

– detergent which is chlorine and phosphate free

– detergent which is chlorine free but contains phosphates

In this instance the whole amount is placed in compartment II.

3) Use half of your normal amount of detergent.

For the NORMAL and INTENSIVE programs, one to two tablespoons of detergent is usually sufficient

for excellent wash results.

Program chart

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Program cycle Usage Duration

Electric

(kWh)

Water

1.

Preliminary

pre-wash

2.

Pre-wash Main

wash

Interim

rinse

Final rinse Drying

Hot water

connec-

tion

(49 °C /

120 °F)

Liters/

Gallons 4)

Minutes

(approx.)

X X X X X 0.9 19.6 / 5.2 104

X X X X X 1.2 19.6 / 5.2 109

X X X X X X 0.9 24.5 / 6.5 109

X X X X X X 1.0 24.5 / 6.5 110

X X X X 0.8 5) 14.7 / 3.9 83 5)

X 0.06 5 / 1.3 8

4) For models without water softener

5) With half loads (Dishwasher with cutlery tray – 6 place settings

dishwasherwith cutlery basket – 7 place settings)

X = cycle being used

Program chart

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Operating the dishwasher

Turning on.

Close the door.

Open the water valve (if closed).

Turn the Program knob clockwise to

the desired program.

Select the desired temperature, or

the "RINSE & HOLD” program.

The wash program will begin.

If you turn the Program knob past

your desired program by mistake:

Turn the Temperature selector to

“OFF”.

Turn the program knob clockwise

past the 12 o’clock position, until the

desired program is reached.

Select the temperature.

The new program will start.

Changing programs.

Wash temperatures can be changed

while a program is running, by turn-

ing the Temperature selector.

If a different wash program is

desired, follow the above procedure.

Turning off.

When finished, the program will stop

automatically.

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 function to be

active, the door must be shut, a tem-

perature must be selected, and the

program knob must be in the “End”

(12 o’clock) position.

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32

Program sequence indication.

During the wash program, the program

knob will move around the dial and

show which section of the wash cycle

has been reached.

– Pre-wash (not shown)

– Main wash

–Interim rinse

– Final rinse

–Drying

The dial will remain stationary during

the heating stages of the wash and

rinse cycles, until the required tempera-

tures have been reached.

When the program has been com-

pleted, the dial will be in the “End” posi-

tion.

The dishwasher can now be opened

and unloaded. If the dishes are not im-

mediately needed, leaving the door

closed will allow the fan to run a few

minutes longer to remove any remain-

ing moisture.

The “RINSE & HOLD” program has

been completed when the program dial

stops just before the starting point of

the “INTENSIVE” program.

Program interruption

A program is interrupted as soon as the

door is opened. If the door is closed

again, the program will proceed from

its previous position.

Warning

The water in the dishwasher may

be hot, and steam may be present!

Only open the door if absolutely

necessary and exercise extreme

caution when doing so. The danger

of burns and scalding exists.

Once 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.

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33

Unloading the dishwasher

Dishes tend to break and chip easier

when they are hot. Allow the dishes

to cool down until they are comfor-

table enough to handle before un-

loading them.

If the door is opened at the end 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.

Operating the dishwasher

34

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.

Cleaning and care

35

Turn the combination filter over and

open the coarse filter cover by pull-

ing back on the locking tab.

After cleaning, make sure that the

coarse filter cover is properly locked

in place.

Replace the combination filter so

that it lies flat in the base of the wash

cabinet. Secure it by turning the

handle clockwise.

Cleaning and care

36

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:

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.

Lift up on the lower spray arm to

remove it.

Dishwashers with cutlery basket:

Unscrew the upper spray arm.

Dishwashers with cutlery tray:

Pull out the cutlery tray.

Push up on the upper spray arm to

engage the tooth-wheel mechanism

and then unscrew the spray arm.

To 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.

Cleaning and care

37

Cleaning the drain pump and

non-return valve.

Use caution when cleaning the fil-

ters, non-return valve or drain

pump, as glass or bone splinters

may be caught in the bottom of the

wash cabinet.

If the water in the dishwasher is not

completely drained at the end of a pro-

gram, the drain pump or non-return

valve may be blocked. To clean them:

Remove the combination filter.

Use a jug or bowl to scoop the water

out of the wash cabinet.

Tilt the locking clamp to the side.

Pull out the non-return valve.

Rinse the non-return valve under run-

ning water.

The drain pump is situated under the

non-return valve (see arrow).

Before replacing the non-return valve,

check to make sure that nothing is ob-

structing the drain pump. Spin the im-

peller several times in both directions;

it should turn smoothly.

Carefully replace the non-return

valve and secure it with the locking

clamp.

Replace and secure the combination

filter.

Cleaning and care

38

Cleaning the water intake filter.

The water valve housing on the inlet

hose contains electrical compo-

nents and should not be immersed,

or run through water.

A filter is incorporated in the intake

hose that is attached to the dishwa-

sher’s main shutoff valve. If your water

supply is hard, or the pipes contain

sediment; this filter may clog and pre-

vent sufficient water from entering the

wash cabinet. It can be cleaned as fol-

lows:

Cleaning the filter.

Disconnect the dishwasher from the

electrical supply (unplug it or shut off

the circuit breaker).

Turn off the main shutoff valve and

unscrew the intake hose.

Carefully remove the rubber seal.

Remove the filter using needle nose

pliers and clean it by rinsing under

running water.

Replace the filter and seal. Make

sure they are seated correctly.

Screw the intake hose back onto the

water valve, making certain it is not

cross-threaded.

Slowly turn on the valve and test for

leaks.

Installing an in-line water filter.

If your water supply contains a large

number of insoluble substances, we

recommend installing a filter between

the valve and the intake hose connec-

tion. These filters can be obtained

from the Miele Parts Department.

Cleaning and care

39

Cleaning the wash cabinet.

Generally the wash cabinet is self-

cleaning, provided that the correct

amount of dishwasher detergent is

used.

If lime scale or grease deposits form,

they can be removed with a special

dishwasher cleaner available from the

Miele Parts Department.

Cleaning the door and the

door seal.

Wipe the door seal with a damp

cloth to remove any food particles.

Food residue and drink spillage

should be wiped from the sides of

the dishwasher door. These areas

are not normally cleaned by water

from the spray arms.

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.

Cleaning and care

40

Checking the water level

Checking the water level.

If the water pressure is less than

14.5 psi (1 bar), too little water may

flow into the wash cabinet.

To check the water level, open the

water valve completely and run the

RINSE & HOLD program once (with-

out dishes), to bring water into the

system.

Start the RINSE & HOLD program

again. After approximately 3

minutes, open the door and remove

the lower basket from the machine. The water level is correct when dimen-

sion “X” is at least 1/8" (4 mm).

If it measures less, the water intake

time must be increased.

Checking the water level

41

Increasing the water intake

time.

Position the program knob verti-

cally, then pull it off.

Using a small screwdriver, turn the

adjusting slot on the right hand side

of the spindle carefully counterclock-

wise until it clicks into position.

= Counterclockwise turn

(increases water intake to

2 min.)

= Clockwise turn

(factory setting - 1 min.)

Note:

If the water intake time has been in-

creased, the water hardness selector

should be set one number higher than

that stated in the “Water softener” chap-

ter (if applicable).

Checking the water level

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Problem solving guide

With the aid of the following notes,

minor problems can be easily cor-

rected. If you are unable to correct the

problem, please contact the Miele Ser-

vice Department.

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 repairs could be dan-

gerous.

Problems and possible causes.

The dishwasher does not start.

– The door is not properly closed.

– The plug is not properly inserted.

– The circuit breaker has tripped.

The dishes are not clean.

– The dishes are loaded incorrectly.

– The wrong amount or type of deter-

gent was used.

– The water pressure is too low (allow-

ing too little water into the dish-

washer). See “Checking the water

level”.

– The water intake filter is clogged.

See “Cleaning and care”.

– The filters in the wash cabinet are

not clean. See “Cleaning and care”.

– The spray arm jets are blocked - see

“Cleaning and care”.

– The spray arms are obstructed by

items in the baskets.

White residue is visible on cutlery

and dishes.

– Not enough rinse aid was used.

– No salt in the salt reservoir.

– The salt reservoir lid has not been

screwed on properly.

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”.

After Sales Service.

Should you still have difficulties, or if

the appliance is under warranty,

please contact the Miele Service

Department.

(See back cover for address).

Please give the model and serial

number of your appliance. This infor-

mation can be found on the data

plate inside the door.

Problem solving guide

43

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 basket as shown in the illustra-

tion.

Glass insert for the upper basket:

provides special support for long

stemmed glassware.

Decor panel kit (GDU):

to change an “i” model into a “u” model

dishwasher.

Side mount brackets:

For installing a dishwasher under Co-

rian® or granite countertops.

These and other accessories are avail-

able through your Dealer or the Miele

Parts Department.

Accessories

44

Installation instructions

45

Contents

Dishwasher installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

1. Installing the steam deflector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

2. Installing the dishwasher under the countertop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

3. Installing the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4. Aligning the control panel with the drawer fronts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

5. Installing the custom door panel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6. Adjusting the door springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

7. Securing the dishwasher to the countertop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

8. Installing the toekick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Contents

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Dishwasher installation

The “i” model dishwasher is specially

designed for installation under a con-

tinuous countertop.

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 kit. The decor kit

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:

1) with 35" (890 mm) machine height

2) with 33 1/8" (840 mm) machine height

Range of adjustment is approximately

2" (5 cm).

1.Installing 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.

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 in place.

On countertops with wood or lami-

nate edging, the tacks should be

nailed through the rear holes of the

plate.

Dishwasher installation

47

2.Installing 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.

Certain steps in the installation proce-

dures require that the dishwasher be

pulled out of its opening. For this rea-

son, perform the final plumbing and

electrical connections after the ma-

chine 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.

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.

Push the machine into the opening,

making sure the electrical cable and

hoses can reach their connection

points without being kinked.

Dishwasher installation

48

Adjust the rear leveling legs to the re-

quired height.

To raise the machine - turn clockwise.

To lower the machine - turn counter-

clockwise.

Several turns may be needed to set the

correct height. A low speed electric or

cordless screwdriver can also be used.

Adjust the front leveling legs by push-

ing on the foot with a slotted screw-

driver.

Tipping the machine slightly, if

possible, will make adjusting the front

legs easier. Make sure the machine is

level when adjustments are complete.

The dishwasher should be raised until it

just touches the underside of the counter-

top.

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3. Installing the control panel.

The control panel and hardware is packaged separately from the dishwasher. It

should be installed using the following procedure.

If a GDU decor kit is being used, (to

convert an “i” dishwasher to a “U” ver-

sion), the spacer bars g must first be

removed and stored for possible use

in the future (See the separate instruc-

tions for installing the GDU decor kit).

If the GDU kit is not being used, skip

the following step.

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

point near the bottom of the control

panel. This will release the mounting

bolts from their slots.

Install the number of spacer bars g

required to align the lower edge of

the control panel with the neighbor-

ing cabinet drawer line.

Place the supplied seal b onto the

ventilation grill c.

Push the ventilation grill c into the

metal backing plate.

Place the control panel d over the

backing plate and fasten it from the

inside of the door e using the six

screws provided.

Align and press the program knobs

onto their shafts f.

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4.Aligning the control panel

with the drawer fronts.

The control panel can be aligned

with the drawer fronts of the kitchen

cabinets by adjusting the spacer

bars.

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" control panel with-

(112 mm): out spacer bars,

to 5 3/4" control panel with

(145 mm): four spacer bars,

to 6": using a fifth spacer bar

(154 mm): (optional accessory).

After adjusting the control panel

height, cut off the plastic screw ex-

cess.

5.Installing the custom

door panel.

A custom door panel matching the kit-

chen cabinetry can be installed on the

dishwasher by using the provided tem-

plates and 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.

After panel installation, see Step 6 “Ad-

justing the door springs”.

Place a template on each end of the

bracket as shown, making sure the

rule marks face the outside of the

bracket.

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Hang the bracket on the machine

door.

Slide the top edge of the templates

under the spacer bars and control

panel.

Slide the mounting bracket up or

down until the oblong holes on the

machine door align with the corre-

sponding marks on the template (as

shown in the left side of inset D.

Draw a line on each template that is

even with the top edge of the ad-

jacent cabinet door (inset E).

Remove the bracket from the door.

Place the door panel on a flat sur-

face, good side facing down, taking

care not to scratch the surface.

Make certain that the bottom of the

panel is closest to you.

Place the bracket on the back of the

door panel and adjust it so that:

– the lines you drew on the templates

align with the upper edge of the door

panel and;

– the mounting bracket is centered

(left to right) on the door panel.

Tape the bracket to the door panel to

hold it in place while the mounting

holes are being drilled.

Proceed to step “Drill pilot holes ...”.

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If the adjacent cabinetry (or ap-

pliance) does not have drawers and

alignment to a drawer line is im-

possible:

Hang the bracket on the machine

door, without the templates, and

tighten the four locking screws on

the edges of the door panel.

Close the door.

Measure the distance from the ad-

jacent cabinet (or appliance) door

bottom to the bottom of the mounting

bracket (X).

Using measurement (X), draw a line

on the rear of the door panel (X) in-

ches up from the bottom.

Remove the bracket from the ma-

chine door and place it on the rear of

the door panel so that:

– the bracket is centered left to right,

and

– the bottom of the bracket is aligned

with the (X) line.

Tape the bracket to the door panel to

hold it in place while the mounting

holes are being drilled.

Drill pilot holes for the screws using a

3/32" (2.5 mm) bit.

Attach the bracket to the panel using

the 6 screws provided.

Remove the templates (if used).

The templates should be kept in case

you want to install a different door

panel on the dishwasher at a later date.

Attach the panel to the dishwasher

by aligning the bracket tabs with the

slots on the door.

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Open the dishwasher door slightly. If

the locking screws on the edge of the

dishwasher door can not be reached,

the dishwasher will have to be pulled

out of its recess a few inches.

Push up one side of the door panel

until it touches the spacer bars (or

control panel if spacer bars are not

being used) and lightly tighten the

T20 Torx screw on the correspond-

ing edge of the machine door.

Repeat the process with the other

side of the door panel.

Shut the door.

Check that the door panel is adjusted

correctly. It should be snug at the

top and neatly aligned with the

cabinet drawer and door lines. If it

isn’t aligned properly, loosen the Torx

screws and readjust the panel

Once the door panel is positioned cor-

rectly :

Open the dishwasher door.

Tighten all the Torx screws on the

edges of the dishwasher door.

Use the provided caps to plug the

locking screw access holes.

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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.

If the door drops down, the spring ten-

sion needs to be increased.

If the door closes, the spring tension

needs to decreased.

The adjusting screw is located in the

upper front strip, on the left hand side

of the dishwasher.

Open the dishwasher door.

Adjust the door springs to the cor-

rect balance by using a TORX screw-

driver:

– turn clockwise to increase the

tension

– turn counterclockwise to decrease

the tension.

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.

Insert one mounting bracket into

each of the slots located at the left

and right side of the machine top.

Push the machine into its recess and

if necessary, raise the dishwasher by

extending the feet until it just

touches the underside of the counter-

top.

If a steam deflector is installed

under the countertop, the bracket

holes must align with the slots in the

deflector.

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Open the dishwasher door and

using flat head screws, secure the

dishwasher to the countertop by

screwing through both the mounting

brackets and the steam deflector.

Make certain that the white rubber

seal located at the top, outer edge

of the dishwasher is tight against

the bottom of the countertop.

Do not drill any additional holes

through any portion of the wash

cabinet. If in doubt how to secure

the dishwasher, please call the

Miele Service Department.

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 4" (10 cm) out of

its opening.

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 required.

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 exactly 23 5/8" (60 cm)

wide:

Open the dishwasher door and

remove the caps covering the mount-

ing holes on the outer edge of the

wash chamber.

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 side mounting holes should

only be used for securing the

dishwasher if the opening is

exactly 23 5/8" (60 cm) wide. Use

of this method on larger openings

will damage the machine and

cause leaks.

8.Installing the toekick.

For kitchens utilizing one continuous

or a cabinet matching 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.

The panel overhang (P), and toekick

depth of recess (R), determine the maxi-

mum dishwasher toekick height (H).

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 necessary.

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For kitchens utilizing the included plas-

tic toekick

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.

Adjusting the toekick recess.

To adjust the depth (recess) of the

toekick, release the tension on the

spring clips as shown, and push the

mounting brackets included in the in-

stallation kit in as far as possible.

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Trimming the toekick

The rear of the toekick has two cutting

lines.

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.

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.

Carefully open the dishwasher door

until it hits the toekick.

Using the front lower edge of the

door panel as a guide, draw a line

across the toekick.

Unscrew and remove the toekick.

If one of the cutting lines is close to

the line just drawn, score the front of

the toekick, and snap off the excess,

otherwise, trim the toekick along the

line using a saw.

Screw the toekick back onto the

brackets, with the cut edge at the

bottom.

If the dishwasher door does not open

completely, the toekick may need fur-

ther trimming.

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Electrical connection

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.

Disconnect the appliance from the

power supply before servicing the ma-

chine by pulling the plug or turning off

the circuit breaker.

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.

Using an outlet:

It is recommended that the power

outlet for the appliance be installed

in a cabinet or on a wall adjacent to

the undercounter space in which the

appliance itself will be located. An

opening through the partition be-

tween the compartments of 1 1/2"

(3 to 4 cm) can be made to allow the

plug to pass through.

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.

Exercise care when pulling the dish-

washer in or out, so as not to dam-

age the power cord or hoses.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

GROUNDED.

In the event of a malfunction or break-

down, grounding will reduce the risk of

electric shock by providing a path of

least resistance for the electric current.

This appliance is equipped with a cord

having an equipment grounding con-

ductor and a grounding plug. The plug

must be plugged into an appropriate

outlet that is installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and or-

dinances.

WARNING - Improper connection

of the equipment grounding con-

ductor can result in the risk of

electric shock. Check with a quali-

fied electrician or service repre-

sentative if you are in doubt as to

whether the appliance is properly

grounded. Do not modify the plug

provided with the appliance; if it

will not fit the outlet, have a

proper outlet installed by a quali-

fied electrician.

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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 (Black) to L on terminal block

N (White) to N on terminal block

GRND To ground connector

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected

to a grounded metal, permanent

wiring system, or an equipment-

grounding conductor must be run

with the circuit conductors and con-

nected to the equipment grounding

terminal or lead on the appliance.

Use copper conductors only.

Warning.

Hardwiring the dishwasher

should only be done if required

by local electrical codes, and

then in a manner consistent with

those codes. Do not cut the plug

off the power supply cord and

connect it directly to the house

wiring.

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Plumbing

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.

To help protect your home, all dish-

washers that carry the following blue

and white sticker are designed to shut

off the water and drain the wash cham-

ber in the rare event of an internal

water valve failure.

In order for this function to be active,

the door must be tightly shut, a tem-

perature must be selected, and the

program selector knob must be in

the “End” position.

Hot water supply specifications:

Recommended temperature: 120°F

(49°C)

Maximum temperature: 140°F (60°C)

Water pressure: 14.5 - 145 psi

(1 - 10 bar)

An air gap is built into the water inlet

system to prevent potable water from

mixing with waste water.

Hot water connection.

New plumbing:

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 assembly

be installed vertically so the hose

exits from the bottom of the valve box.

If this is not possible, it can be installed

horizontally as shown, provided the hose

exit remains 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.

A 2" x 4" (60 x 115 mm) cutout in either

the side or bottom of the cabinet adjoin-

ing the dishwasher is necessary if the

valve box needs to be passed through.

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Existing plumbing:

If the standard 3/8" copper plumbing

for a dishwasher already exists with a

compression fitting and valve as pic-

tured:

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.

Do not, under any circumstances,

cut the intake hose. If the hose is

cut, the dishwasher will not work,

you will have a water leak and

you could be injured. If the hose

is too long, coil it neatly and

place it behind the machine.

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Drain system specifications:

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.

Maximum drain height: 3 ft (1 m)

Maximum drain hose length: 12 ft

(3.5 m)

Do not shorten the drain hose.

Electrical wiring and components

should not come into contact with

any plumbing fixtures or hoses.

IMPORTANT:

The dishwasher should be con-

nected directly to the drain line.

Drain connection:

D = 24" (60 cm) (nominal)

Connect the supplied drain hose to the

drain pipe of the kitchen sink either:

A - above the trap using the clamp pro-

vided, or

B - to the dishwasher connector of the

garbage disposal.

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.)

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

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.

Vent the drain:

Open the dishwasher door.

Cut off the vent cap located at the

right rear of the dishwasher, behind

the filters, as illustrated

Additional note.

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:

– No part of the drain hose should be

higher than 39" (1 m).

– If installed horizontally, the drain

hose can be up to 12 ft. (3.5 m) long.

If the drain hose is angled upwards

in any way, it cannot be longer than

5 ft. (1.5 m).

– The drain connection should be

made as close as possible to the

dishwasher.

– The internal diameter (7/8" or 22 mm)

of the drain hose should not be re-

duced beyond 3/4" at any point.

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Technical Data

Height 33 1/8" (84 cm) adjustable to 35" (89 cm)

Width 23 1/2 " (59.8 cm)

Width of opening 23 5/8" (60 cm)

Depth 22 1/2" (57 cm) U and i models

Depth with door open 47 1/2" (120.5 cm) U and i models

Weight approx. 130 Ibs (57 kg)

Voltage 110/120 V AC

Rated load 12.5 A / 1500 W

Fuse rating 15 A

Water pressure 14.5 - 145 psi (1 - 10 bar)

Hot water connection 120°F (49°C ) (max 140°F (60°C))

Drain height 3 ft (1 m) maximum

Drain length 12 ft (3.5 m) maximum

Power cord length approx. 5 ft (1.5 m)

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