Miele Dishwasher 10 014 070 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Dishwasher  
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐  
fore installation or use.  
en-US  
HG05  
M.-Nr. 10 014 070  
 
Contents  
Options.................................................................................................................. 38  
Short Ц ................................................................................................................ 38  
Turning off the refill indicator.................................................................................. 39  
Delay Start ............................................................................................................. 40  
Optimize Standby .................................................................................................. 42  
Factory default settings.......................................................................................... 43  
Program overview................................................................................................ 44  
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 45  
Cleaning the wash cabinet..................................................................................... 45  
Cleaning the door and the door seal ..................................................................... 45  
Cleaning the door front.......................................................................................... 46  
Filter system........................................................................................................... 47  
Cleaning the spray arms ........................................................................................ 49  
Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................... 50  
Technical problems................................................................................................ 50  
Water intake fault ................................................................................................... 52  
Water drainage fault............................................................................................... 52  
General problems................................................................................................... 53  
Noises .................................................................................................................... 54  
Poor cleaning results.............................................................................................. 55  
Frequently asked questions................................................................................ 58  
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve ..................................................... 58  
Customer service................................................................................................. 59  
Repairs................................................................................................................... 59  
Warranty................................................................................................................. 59  
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 60  
Installation Instructions.......................................................................................... 63  
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 64  
Water connection................................................................................................. 66  
Water intake........................................................................................................... 66  
Drainage................................................................................................................. 67  
Sound emission testing....................................................................................... 68  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐  
propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to  
property.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher,  
please read the installation plan and the operating instructions  
carefully before it is installed and used for the first time. They con‐  
tain important information on its installation, safety, use and main‐  
tenance.  
Keep the installation plan and the operating instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any future owner.  
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli‐  
ance with this information.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Correct use  
ʊꢀThis dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and  
similar residential environments.  
ʊꢀThis dishwasher is not suitable for outdoor use.  
ʊꢀIt must only be used as specified in these operating instructions  
for cleaning domestic dishware and cutlery. Any other usage is not  
supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.  
ʊꢀThis appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil‐  
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack  
of experience and knowledge.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Safety with children  
ʊꢀChildren must be kept away from the appliance unless they are  
constantly supervised.  
ʊꢀChildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play  
with the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance at  
all times to avoid the risk of injury. There is the risk that children may  
lock themselves in the dishwasher.  
ʊꢀIf the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)  
is active keep young children away from the area in which the door  
opens. Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the open‐  
ing mechanism.  
ʊꢀDanger of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,  
etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.  
ʊꢀKeep children away from detergents. Dishwasher detergents can  
cause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit  
breathing. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is  
open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet. Seek  
medical attention immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaled  
detergent.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Technical safety  
ʊꢀInstallation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per‐  
formed by a Miele-authorized service technician. Work by unquali‐  
fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.  
ʊꢀBefore installation, check the dishwasher for visible signs of dam‐  
age. Under no circumstances should you use a damaged dishwash‐  
er. A damaged dishwasher could be dangerous.  
ʊꢀThe electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between it and an effective grounding  
system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is  
present and regularly tested and, where there is any doubt, the elec‐  
trical system in the house should be checked by a qualified electri‐  
cian.  
Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate  
grounding system (e.g. electric shock).  
ʊꢀReliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be assur‐  
ed if it has been connected to the electrical supply.  
ʊꢀThe dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply  
via a suitable switched socket using a 3-pin plug with a grounding  
contact (it must not be hard-wired). The electrical socket must be  
easily accessible after the dishwasher is installed so that it can be  
disconnected from the electricity supply at any time.  
ʊꢀThere must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher. There  
is a danger of overheating and fire risk if the dishwasher is pushed  
up against a plug.  
ʊꢀThe dishwasher must not be installed under a cooktop. The high  
radiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a cooktop  
could damage the dishwasher. For the same reason, it should not be  
installed next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat,  
such as heaters, etc.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
ʊꢀTo avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that the  
connection data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage, and frequen‐  
cy) matches the electrical supply before connecting the dishwasher  
to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.  
ʊꢀDo not connect the dishwasher to the electrical supply until it has  
been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door  
springs.  
ʊꢀThe dishwasher may only be operated if the door opening mecha‐  
nism is working correctly. Otherwise there could be a risk of danger  
while the automatic door opening mechanism (depending on model)  
is active.  
To check that the door opening mechanism is working correctly:  
– The door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. They  
are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left  
half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the  
door cannot fall open.  
– The door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens  
at the end of the drying phase.  
ʊꢀDo not connect the appliance to the electrical supply by a multi-  
socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the re‐  
quired safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).  
ʊꢀThis appliance must not be installed and operated in a non-sta‐  
tionary location (e.g., on a ship).  
ʊꢀDo not install the dishwasher in a room where there is a risk of  
frost. Frozen hoses may burst or split. The reliability of the electronic  
module may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.  
ʊꢀThe water pressure (flow pressure at the connection point) must  
be between 4.35 - 145 psi.  
ʊꢀA damaged appliance could be dangerous. If the dishwasher gets  
damaged, turn off the electrical supply and contact Miele.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
ʊꢀThe manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is  
not repaired by a Miele-authorized service technician.  
ʊꢀDefective components should be replaced by Miele original parts  
only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safe‐  
ty of the appliance.  
ʊꢀDuring installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance  
must be disconnected from the electrical supply (turn it off and with‐  
draw the plug from the socket).  
ʊꢀIf the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a  
special cable of the same type (available from Miele) by a Miele-au‐  
thorized service technician only.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Proper installation  
ʊꢀThe dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance  
with the installation plan.  
ʊꢀBe careful when installing the dishwasher. Wear protective  
gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components.  
ʊꢀThe dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure  
problem-free operation.  
ʊꢀIn order to ensure stability, built-under and integrated dishwash‐  
ers must only be installed under a continuous counter which is se‐  
cured to adjacent cabinetry.  
ʊꢀIf you want to convert your freestanding dishwasher to a built-un‐  
der ("U") model, you will need to order the appropriate conversion  
kit. If you remove the existing toe-kick, you must replace it with a U-  
model plinth. This is necessary to avoid the risk of injury caused by  
protruding metal parts.  
ʊꢀThe door springs must be adjusted equally on both sides. They  
are correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left  
half open (approx. 45° opening angle). It is also important that the  
door cannot fall open.  
The appliance may only be used with correctly adjusted door  
springs.  
Proper use  
ʊꢀDo not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion!  
ʊꢀDo not inhale or ingest powder detergent. Dishwasher detergents  
contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in  
the nose, mouth, and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Seek  
medical attention immediately if detergent has been swallowed or in‐  
haled.  
ʊꢀAvoid leaving the door open unnecessarily as someone could trip  
over it and be injured by it.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
ʊꢀDo not sit or lean on the opened door. This could cause the dish‐  
washer to tip and be damaged, and you could get injured.  
ʊꢀDishes can be very hot at the end of a program. Allow them to  
cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading.  
ʊꢀOnly use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish‐  
washers. Do not use dishwashing liquid.  
ʊꢀDo not use commercial or industrial detergents as these may  
cause damage, and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical re‐  
action (such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction).  
ʊꢀDo not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent.  
This will cause serious damage to the reservoir.  
ʊꢀInadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dish‐  
washer detergent will damage the water softener. Make sure you  
have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling  
the salt reservoir!  
ʊꢀOnly use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation.  
Do not use other salts such as cooking salt, agricultural grade or  
gritting salt. These may contain insoluble additives which can impair  
the functioning of the water softener.  
ʊꢀIn an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐  
lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with  
the handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, place  
knives and forks with the handles upwards.  
ʊꢀPlastic items which cannot withstand being washed in hot water,  
such as disposable plastic containers or plastic cutlery should not  
be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures in the dish‐  
washer may cause them to melt or lose shape.  
ʊꢀIf you use the "FlexiTimer/Delay Start" option (depending on mod‐  
el), make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent.  
Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dis‐  
penser and may not be thoroughly dispersed.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
ʊꢀPlease observe the information given in "Technical data" regard‐  
ing the capacity of the dishwasher.  
Accessories  
ʊꢀUse only genuine original Miele parts. If spare parts or accesso‐  
ries from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become  
invalid.  
Disposal of your old dishwasher  
ʊꢀMake the door lock inoperative so that children cannot acciden‐  
tally shut themselves in. Remove or destroy the locking bracket of  
the door lock, and make appropriate arrangements for the disposal  
of the appliance.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON TO ANY FUTURE USER  
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Guide to the dishwasher  
Appliance overview  
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Upper spray arm (not visible)  
Lower spray arm  
Filter system  
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Cutlery tray (depending on model)  
(
Upper basket  
Data plate  
)
Middle spray arm  
Rinse aid reservoir  
*
Air intake for drying (depending on  
model)  
Dual compartment detergent dis‐  
penser  
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Guide to the dishwasher  
Control panel  
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Program selection  
Short button Ц with indicator light  
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Time display  
Delay Start button Ɂ with indicator  
light  
(
Check/Refill indicators  
,
-
Program selection button Ҳ  
)
Start button with indicator light  
ɶ (On/Off) Button  
These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models with  
different heights.  
The specific dishwasher models are referred to as follows:  
Standard = 31 11/16" (80.5 cm) high dishwashers (integrated)  
and 33 1/4" (84.5 cm) high dishwashers (freestanding)  
XXL = 33 1/4" (84.5 cm) high dishwashers (integrated)  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of packaging material Energy-saving dishwashing  
The cardboard box and packaging pro‐ This dishwasher is economical in the  
tect the appliance during shipping.  
These materials are biodegradable and  
recyclable. Please recycle.  
use of water and electricity. For best re‐  
sults follow these tips:  
– For most economical dishwashing,  
make full use of the baskets without  
overloading the dishwasher.  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Old appliances may contain materials  
that can be recycled. Please contact  
your local recycling authority about the  
possibility of recycling these materials.  
– Choose a program that best suits the  
degree of soiling and the type of  
dishes being washed.  
– Select the Economy program (de‐  
pending on model) for energy-saving  
dishwashing. This program is the  
most efficient in terms of its com‐  
bined energy and water consumption  
at cleaning normally soiled dishware.  
Please be sure that your old appliance  
does not pose a danger to children  
while being stored for disposal.  
– Follow the detergent manufacturer's  
recommendations on detergent dos‐  
age.  
– When using powder or liquid deter‐  
gent, you can use 1/3 less detergent if  
baskets are only half full.  
– The dishwasher can be connected to  
a hot water supply for further econo‐  
mies. If the water is heated by for ex‐  
ample, solar panels, this would be  
energy efficient.  
However, if your water is heated by  
electricity we would recommend con‐  
nection to cold water.  
You can find additional tips on energy-  
saving dishwashing in "Miele's guide  
to dishwashing".  
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Before using for the first time  
Opening the door  
Closing the door  
ĺ Push the baskets in.  
ĺ Then lift the door upwards and push  
until it clicks into position.  
ɘ Danger of crushing injuries!  
Do not put your hand inside the door  
as it is closing.  
Child safety lock  
Use the safety lock to prevent children  
from opening the dishwasher door.  
ĺ To open the door, reach under the  
door grip and pull.  
If the door is opened during operation,  
all functions are automatically interrupt‐  
ed.  
ɘ Water in the dishwasher may be  
hot. Danger of scalding!  
Only open the door during operation  
if absolutely necessary and exercise  
extreme caution when doing so.  
ĺ To lock the door, push the slide un‐  
derneath the door grip to the right.  
ĺ To unlock the door, push the slide to  
the left.  
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Before using for the first time  
Before using the appliance for Rinse aid  
the first time, you require:  
– Domestic dishwasher detergent  
Rinse aid is needed to prevent spotting  
on dishes and glassware. The rinse aid  
is filled in the reservoir and the set  
amount will be automatically dosed.  
– Rinse aid formulated for domestic  
dishwashers  
ɘ Filling the rinse aid reservoir with  
detergent will damage the reservoir.  
Only pour rinse aid formulated for  
residential dishwashers into the res‐  
ervoir.  
Every dishwasher is tested at the fac‐  
tory. There will be residual water in the  
appliance from this test. It is not an in‐  
dication that it has been used previ‐  
ously.  
When using "Tab" detergents rinse  
aid is not needed.  
Adding rinse aid  
ĺ Press the button on the lid of the  
rinse aid reservoir in the direction of  
the arrow until the flap springs open.  
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Before using for the first time  
Rinse aid indicator  
When the Rinse aid indicator lights up,  
the rinse aid reservoir contains suffi‐  
cient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programs only.  
ĺ Add rinse aid.  
If you consistently use a "Tab" deter‐  
gent, you can deactivate the refill indi‐  
cators if you wish (see "Options - Re‐  
fill indicators").  
ĺ Add rinse aid only until it is visible in  
the opening.  
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.  
3.7 oz. (110 ml).  
ĺ Close the flap firmly so that it clicks  
into place. Otherwise water can enter  
the rinse aid reservoir during a pro‐  
gram.  
ĺ Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This  
prevents over-foaming occurring dur‐  
ing the next program.  
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Before using for the first time  
Setting the rinse aid dosage  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ  
button, if it is turned on.  
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for  
best results.  
ĺ Press the Start button and, simulta‐  
neously, switch the dishwasher on  
using the ɶ button.  
The rinse aid dosage is set in stages  
from 0 to 6. It is set to 3 at the factory.  
This is the recommended setting.  
Keep the Start button pressed for at  
least four seconds until the Start indi‐  
cator light comes on.  
The dosage can turn out to be higher  
than the set value due to the automatic  
adjustment of the Automatic program.  
If this does not happen, start the proce‐  
dure from the beginning again.  
If spots appear on dishware and glass‐  
ware:  
ĺ Press the Ɂ button 3 times.  
The Ɂ indicator light will flash 3 times  
at short intervals.  
ĺ Increase the rinse aid dosage.  
If clouding or smearing appears on  
dishware and glassware:  
The set value will appear in the display  
after ɠ.  
ĺ Decrease the rinse aid dosage.  
The flashing sequence ɠꢀɉ will appear in  
the display.  
This indicates a factory default setting  
of 3.  
ĺ Use the Start button to select the set‐  
ting required.  
Each press on the button moves you  
up a level. After reaching the highest  
value, the counter starts from the be‐  
ginning again.  
The setting is now stored in memory.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ  
button.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
– Make sure that small items cannot  
fall through the holders in the bas‐  
kets.  
Tips  
Remove coarse food residues from the  
dishware.  
Small items, e.g., lids, should there‐  
fore be placed in the cutlery tray or  
cutlery basket (depending on model).  
There is no need to rinse items under  
running water!  
Some foods may contain natural  
dyes, e.g., carrots, tomatoes or to‐  
mato sauce. Plastic items in the  
dishwasher may discolor if large  
quantities of these foodstuffs find  
their way into the dishwasher on the  
dishware. The stability of plastic  
items is not affected by this discolor‐  
ation.  
ɘ Do not wash items soiled with  
ash, sand, wax, grease, or paint in  
the dishwasher. These will damage  
the dishwasher.  
Dishware can be loaded anywhere in  
the baskets, but the following notes  
should be observed:  
– Do not place dishes or cutlery inside  
other pieces. They will cover each  
other.  
Cleaning silver cutlery in the dish‐  
washer may also cause plastic items  
to discolor.  
– Load the dishware so that water can  
access all surfaces. This ensures that  
they get properly cleaned.  
– Make sure that all items are securely  
positioned.  
– Hollow items such as cups, glasses,  
pans, etc. must be inverted in the  
basket.  
Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g.,  
champagne glasses, should be  
placed in the center of the basket to  
ensure better water coverage.  
– Concave items such as mugs or  
bowls should be placed at an angle  
so that the water can run off.  
– 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.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Items not recommended for dish‐  
washing  
Glass care  
– Clouding may occur on glasses after  
frequent washing. If delicate glass‐  
ware is washed in the dishwasher,  
ensure that only very low tempera‐  
tures are used (see program chart), or  
a special glass-care program is used  
(depending on model). This will re‐  
duce the risk of clouding.  
– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards and  
dishware or items with wooden parts  
– Craft items, antiques, valuable vases,  
and decorative glassware  
– Plastic items which are not heat-re‐  
sistant: the high temperatures in the  
dishwasher may cause them to melt  
or lose shape.  
– Purchase glassware which is dish‐  
washer-safe (e.g., Riedel glassware).  
– Copper, brass, tin and aluminum  
items may discolor or become matt.  
– Use detergents with glass protective  
additives (e.g., Miele CareCollection  
tabs).  
– Colors painted over a glaze may fade  
after a number of washes.  
– Visit "http://www.mieleglass‐  
care.com/international/en/glasscare/  
english" for more information on  
glass care.  
– Delicate glassware and glassware  
containing lead crystal: clouding may  
occur over time.  
Please note:  
Silverware previously cleaned with a  
silver polish may still be damp or spot‐  
ted at the end of a program, where wa‐  
ter has not run off smoothly. It may  
need to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth.  
Silver which has been in contact with  
foods containing sulphur can discolor.  
These include egg yolk, onions, mayon‐  
naise, mustard, fish, and marinades.  
ɘ Aluminum components (e.g.,  
range hood grease filters) must not  
be cleaned with a commercial or in‐  
dustrial cleaning agent.  
These may damage the material.  
Tip: When purchasing new dishware  
and cutlery, make sure they are dish‐  
washer-safe.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Loading examples  
Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery tray  
Lower basket  
Upper basket  
Cutlery tray (depending on model)  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery tray  
Upper basket  
Lower basket  
Cutlery tray (depending on model)  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery basket  
Lower basket  
Upper basket  
Cutlery basket  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Loading for 13 standard place settings with cutlery basket  
Lower basket  
Upper basket  
Cutlery basket  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Adjustable cup rack (depending on  
model)  
Upper basket  
ɘ For safety reasons, do not oper‐  
ate the dishwasher without the upper  
and lower baskets in place (except  
when running the 7DOOꢀLWHPV program,  
if available).  
ĺ Raise the rack to make room for tall  
items.  
Glasses can be arranged along the po‐  
sitioning rail of the cup rack to give  
them some support during the pro‐  
gram.  
ĺ Lower the cup rack and lean the  
glasses against it, or double stack  
smaller pieces.  
ĺ Use the upper basket for small, light‐  
weight and delicate items such as  
cups, saucers, glasses, dessert  
bowls, etc.  
Shallow pans or casserole dishes can  
also be placed in the upper basket.  
ĺ Long items such as soup ladles, mix‐  
ing spoons, and long knives should  
be placed lying down across the front  
of the upper basket.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Adjusting the upper basket  
Dishwashers with cutlery basket  
(see data plate for model number)  
In order to gain more space for taller  
items the upper basket can be adjusted  
on three levels with 3/4" (2 cm) be‐  
tween each level.  
Upper  
basket  
adjust‐  
ment  
Plate Ĭ in inches (cm)  
Upper basket Lower  
basket  
Stand‐  
ard  
XXL  
The upper basket can also be set at an  
angle with one side high and the other  
side low. Make sure, however, that the  
basket can slide smoothly in and out of  
the cabinet.  
Upper  
Middle  
7 7/8" 9 7/16" 12 3/16"  
(20)  
(24)  
(31) 13  
3/4" (35*)  
ĺ Pull the upper basket out.  
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10 1/4" 11 7/16"  
(26) (29)  
11/16"  
(22)  
Lower 9 7/16" 11" (28) 10 5/8"  
(24)  
(27)  
Dishwashers with cutlery tray  
(see data plate for model number)  
Upper  
basket  
adjust‐  
ment  
Plate Ĭ in inches (cm)  
Upper basket Lower  
basket  
Stand‐  
ard  
XXL  
Upper  
Middle  
Lower  
7 7/8"  
(15)  
7 1/2" 12 3/16"  
To raise the upper basket:  
(19)  
(31) 13  
3/4" (35*)  
ĺ Lift the basket until it clicks into  
place.  
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8 1/4" 11 7/16"  
(21) (29)  
To lower the upper basket:  
11/16"  
(17)  
ĺ Pull upwards on the levers at either  
side of the upper basket.  
7 1/2" 9 1/16" 10 5/8"  
(19) (23) (27)  
ĺ Adjust the basket to the desired  
height and then push the levers se‐  
curely back down into position.  
* When tilted, plates of up to 13 3/4" (35 cm)  
can be accommodated (see "Lower bas‐  
ket").  
Depending on the setting of the upper  
basket, the following plate dimensions  
can be accommodated.  
Depending on the setting of the upper  
basket, a variety of plate dimensions  
can be accommodated.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
MultiComfort area  
Lower basket  
The rear section of the lower basket is  
used for washing cups, glasses, plates,  
pots and pans.  
Hinged spikes  
The spikes at the front are used for  
washing plates, soup bowls, platters,  
dessert bowls, and saucers.  
The spikes can be lowered to make  
more room for large items, e.g. pots,  
pans, and bowls.  
ĺ For larger and heavier items such as  
plates, serving platters, saucepans,  
bowls, etc.  
Glasses, cups and small items such  
as saucers can also be placed in the  
lower basket. Do not place thin, deli‐  
cate glassware in the lower basket.  
ĺ Press the yellow lever downwards Ȧ,  
and then lower the spikes ȧ.  
ĺ Place large platters and dishes in the  
center of the lower basket.  
When tilted, plates up to 13 3/4" (35  
cm) in diameter can be accommodated.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Cutlery  
Cutlery tray (depending on model)  
ĺ Arrange the cutlery in the tray as  
shown.  
To make unloading much easier, cutlery  
should be grouped in zones, one for  
knives, one for forks, one for spoons,  
etc.  
Spoon heads should be placed in con‐  
tact with at least one of the serrated re‐  
tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to  
ensure that water runs off them freely.  
ĺ If spoon handles do not fit between  
the holders, lay them the other way  
round.  
The upper spray arm must not be  
blocked by items which are too big.  
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Loading the dishwasher  
Cutlery basket (depending on model)  
ĺ Fit it onto the cutlery basket if re‐  
quired.  
The cutlery basket can be placed any‐  
where on the front rows of spikes in the  
lower basket.  
ĺ To avoid the risk of injury, knives and  
forks should be placed with the han‐  
dles upwards in the basket. However,  
cutlery placed handle down in the  
basket will come out cleaner and dri‐  
er.  
ĺ Place small items of cutlery in the in‐  
dividual slots on three sides of the  
cutlery basket.  
Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket  
ĺ Insert cutlery with the handles facing  
Use the insert supplied for heavily  
soiled items of cutlery. The insert sepa‐  
rates the items so that they can be  
more easily accessed by water.  
downwards.  
ĺ Distribute them evenly along the in‐  
sert.  
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Operation  
Detergent dosage  
Detergent  
ĺ Follow the dosage recommended by  
ɘ Only use detergents formulated  
for domestic dishwashers.  
the manufacturer on the packaging.  
ĺ Unless directed otherwise, use one  
detergent tab or add 1 1/4 - 2 table‐  
spoons (20 - 30 ml) detergent to  
compartment II, depending on the  
level of soiling. With very heavy soil‐  
ing you can also add a small amount  
of detergent to compartment l.  
Refer to the manufacturer's packaging  
as to whether Tab products are suitable  
for the water hardness level in your  
area.  
Please note that the cleaning and dry‐  
ing results of Tab detergents can vary  
greatly.  
ĺ Tabs may not dissolve completely  
when the Express program (if availa‐  
ble) is used.  
For optimum cleaning and drying re‐  
sults, use Miele dishwasher detergent  
and add Miele salt and Miele rinse aid  
separately. See "Optional accesso‐  
ries."  
Use only the recommended amount  
of detergent. Continued use of too  
much detergent may cause machine  
damage.  
ɘ Dishwasher detergents can  
cause burning in the nose, mouth,  
and throat if swallowed, or inhibit  
breathing.  
Avoid inhaling or swallowing dish‐  
washer detergent. Keep children  
away from detergent. Keep deter‐  
gent out of the reach of children.  
Keep children away from the dish‐  
washer when the door is open. There  
could still be detergent residues in  
the dishwasher. Only add detergent  
just before starting the program and  
lock the door with the child safety  
lock (depending on model).  
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Operation  
Adding detergent  
ĺ Add the required amount of detergent  
and close the flap.  
ĺ Press the opening catch on the de‐  
tergent dispenser. The flap will spring  
open.  
ĺ Make sure that the detergent packag‐  
ing is properly closed after use to  
avoid it getting damp and becoming  
lumpy.  
The flap is always open at the end of a  
program.  
Dispensing aid  
Compartment I holds a maximum of 2  
teaspoons (10 ml),  
Compartment II holds a maximum of  
3.5 tablespoons (50 ml) of detergent.  
The marks in compartment II indicate  
the levels of approximately 1 ¼ and 2  
tablespoons (20 and 30 ml) respective‐  
ly. The marks indicate the approximate  
fill level in ml when the door is open in a  
horizontal position.  
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Operation  
Turning on  
Selecting a program  
ĺ Make sure the spray arms are not ob‐ Choose your program according to the  
structed.  
type of load and the degree of soiling.  
ĺ Close the door.  
The different programs and their uses  
are described in the Program Over‐  
view chapter.  
ĺ Turn on the water supply if it is turned  
off.  
ĺ Use the program selection button Ҳ  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher on with the ɶ  
to select the program required.  
button.  
The indicator light for the program se‐  
lected will light up.  
The program duration will appear in  
hours and minutes in the display.  
The Start indicator light flashes and the  
indicator light comes on next to the  
program selected.  
You can now select program options  
(see "Options").  
If any program options are selected, the  
appropriate indicator lights will also  
light up.  
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Operation  
Starting a program  
Time display  
The duration of the program selected  
appears in hours and minutes in the  
display before the program begins. Dur‐  
ing the program, the time left until the  
end of the program is displayed.  
The dishwasher can be started only if  
the door is closed.  
ĺ Press the Start button.  
The program will begin.  
The program duration displayed may  
vary with the same program. It is influ‐  
enced by, among other things, the wa‐  
ter temperature at each intake, the re‐  
activation process, the type of deter‐  
gent, the amount of dishware, and the  
amount of soiling.  
The Start indicator light will come on.  
A program should only be canceled  
in the first few minutes, if at all. Oth‐  
erwise important program stages  
could be omitted.  
When a program is selected for the first  
time, the display shows an average  
time for a cold water intake.  
The times shown in the program over‐  
view refer to standard test loads and  
temperatures.  
Each time a program is run, the elec‐  
tronic module calculates the program  
duration required according to the tem‐  
perature of the water taken into the  
dishwasher and the amount of dish‐  
ware.  
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Operation  
Energy management  
At the end of the program  
To save energy, the dishwasher will  
switch off automatically 10 minutes af‐  
ter the last time a button has been  
pressed or 10 minutes after the end of  
the program (see "Options - Optimize  
Standby").  
The program has finished when ɆˆɆɆ  
appears in the display.  
The drying fan may continue to run for  
a few minutes at the end of the pro‐  
gram.  
ĺ Press the ɶ button to switch the  
ĺ The dishwasher can now be opened  
and unloaded (see "Unloading the  
dishwasher").  
dishwasher back on.  
The dishwasher will not turn off while  
a program is running, during the delay  
start period, or if there is a fault.  
ɘ To prevent the risk of steam  
damage to the counter edging above  
the dishwasher, it is advisable to  
leave the door closed until you are  
ready to unload the dishware. Alter‐  
natively you can open the door fully  
until the dishware is cool enough to  
unload. Do not leave the door only  
partially open.  
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Operation  
Turning off  
Unloading the dishwasher  
At the end of a program:  
Dishes tend to break and chip more  
easily when they are hot. Allow the  
dishes to cool until they are comforta‐  
ble enough to handle before unloading  
them.  
ĺ The dishwasher can be switched off  
at any time using the ɶ button.  
Turning the dishwasher off during a pro‐  
gram stops the program.  
The dishes will cool much faster if you  
open the door when the program has  
ended.  
Turning the dishwasher off during the  
delay start time will also stop the proc‐  
ess.  
First unload the lower basket, then the  
upper basket, and finally the cutlery  
tray (depending on model).  
This will prevent water drops from the  
upper basket and cutlery tray from fall‐  
ing onto the dishes in the lower basket.  
If the dishwasher is not going to be  
used for a longer period of time, e.g.,  
while on vacation, the water supply  
should be closed.  
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Operation  
Interrupting a program  
Changing a program  
A program will be interrupted as soon  
as the door is opened.  
If the detergent dispenser flap has  
already opened, do not change the  
program.  
ĺ Close the door and press the Start  
button.  
If a program has already started and  
you wish to change it, proceed as fol‐  
lows:  
The program will continue from the  
point at which it was interrupted.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ  
ɘ Water in the dishwasher may be  
hot. Danger of scalding!  
button.  
Only open the door if absolutely nec‐  
essary and exercise extreme caution  
when doing so. Before closing the  
door again, leave it ajar for approx.  
20 seconds. This will enable the tem‐  
perature in the wash cabinet to set‐  
tle. After that, close the door and  
press the Start button.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher on again with  
the ɶ button.  
ĺ Select the program you want, and  
then start it.  
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Options  
Short Ц  
The Short Ц option reduces the dura‐  
tion of programs in which this option is  
available.  
In order to achieve optimum cleaning  
results, consumption rates are in‐  
creased with this option.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher on with the ɶ  
button.  
The Start indicator light flashes.  
ĺ Select a program.  
ĺ Press the Ц button.  
The Ц indicator light will light up.  
ĺ The program can now be started.  
The option selected will remain active  
for that particular program until the set‐  
ting is changed.  
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Options  
ĺ Press the Ɂ button 9 times.  
Turning off the refill indicator  
If you consistently use a Tab detergent,  
you can deactivate the refill indicator if  
you wish.  
The Ɂ indicator light will flash 9 times  
at short intervals.  
The flashing sequence in the time dis‐  
play will indicate whether the refill indi‐  
cator is switched on or off.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ  
button, if it is turned on.  
ɠꢀɇ: Refill indicator is turned on.  
ĺ Press the Start button and, simulta‐  
neously, switch the dishwasher on  
using the ɶ button.  
ɠꢀɆ: Refill indicator is turned off.  
Keep the Start button pressed for at  
least four seconds until the Start indi‐  
cator light comes on.  
ĺ Press the Start button to change the  
setting.  
The setting is now stored in memory.  
If this does not happen, start the proce‐  
dure from the beginning again.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ  
button.  
If you switch to using detergent that  
does not contain salt or rinse aid, it  
is important to remember to add  
dishwasher salt and rinse aid and to  
turn the indicators back on.  
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Options  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher on with the ɶ  
Delay Start  
button.  
You can set the start time for a pro‐  
gram. The start time can be delayed  
between 30 minutes and 24 hours.  
The delay period is shown in 30 mi‐  
The Start indicator light flashes.  
ĺ Select the desired program.  
nutes increments for a delay period be‐ ĺ Press the Ɂ button.  
tween 30 minutes and 9 hours 30 mi‐  
nutes. It is shown in hours for periods  
longer than this.  
The last delay start time used will ap‐  
pear in the time display. The Ɂ indica‐  
tor light will light up.  
When using the Delay Start function,  
make sure that the detergent com‐  
partment is dry before adding deter‐  
gent. Wipe dry with a cloth if neces‐  
sary. If the compartment is wet,  
powder detergent can become lum‐  
py and stick to the dispenser, with  
the result that it is not fully dis‐  
pensed.  
ĺ Set the required delay start time us‐  
ing the Ɂ button.  
If you keep the Ɂ button pressed, the  
time will increase automatically up to  
ɈɊ hours. To get back to ɆˆɉɆ hours,  
press the Ɂ button twice.  
ĺ Press the Start button.  
The Start indicator light will come on.  
Do not use liquid detergent when se‐  
lecting Delay Start, as it can run into  
the dishwasher before it is required.  
ɘ To prevent children coming into  
contact with dishwasher detergent:  
Add the detergent immediately be‐  
fore starting the program, i.e., before  
activating the delay start with the  
Start button. Then lock the door with  
the child safety lock.  
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Options  
If Optimize Standby is switched on  
(see "Options - Optimize Standby"),  
the time display will go out after a few  
minutes, leaving just the Start indica‐  
tor light flashing slowly.  
If you open the door during the delay  
start time, you must then press the  
Start button to continue the delay start  
time.  
Starting a program before the delay  
start time has elapsed:  
Press any button to switch the display  
back on again for a few minutes.  
A program can be started before the  
delay start period has elapsed.  
Proceed as follows:  
The time up until the program starts will  
count down in the display in hours for  
durations above 10 hours, and in mi‐  
nutes for durations below 10 hours.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ  
button.  
When the set time is reached, the pro‐  
gram selected will start automatically.  
The time remaining will appear in the  
time display and the Ɂ indicator light  
will go out.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher on again with  
the ɶ button.  
ĺ Select the program you want.  
ĺ Press the Start button.  
How the Delay Start time is shown in  
the display:  
The program cycle will begin. The Start  
indicator light will come on.  
up to 59 minutes:  
e.g., 30 minutes = ɆˆɉɆ  
1 hour up to 9 hours 30 minutes:  
e.g., 5 hours = ɋˆɆɆ  
over 10 hours:  
e.g., 15 hours = ɇɋ  
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Options  
ĺ Press the Ɂ button 8 times.  
Optimize Standby  
"Optimize Standby" is activated by de‐  
fault.  
The Ɂ indicator light will flash 8 times  
at short intervals.  
To save energy, the dishwasher will  
switch off automatically a few minutes  
after the last time a button has been  
pressed or after the end of a program.  
The flashing sequence in the display  
shows whether or not Optimize Stand‐  
by is activated.  
ɠꢀɇ: "Optimize Standby" activated  
The dishwasher will not turn off while  
a program is running, during the delay  
start period, or if there is a fault.  
ɠꢀɆ: "Optimize Standby" deactivated  
ĺ Press the Start button to change the  
setting.  
Optimize Standby can be switched off if  
you prefer. If you do this the duration  
before the dishwasher switches off au‐  
tomatically increases to 6 hours. Doing  
this will increase energy consumption.  
The setting is now stored in memory.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ  
button.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ  
button, if it is turned on.  
ĺ Press the Start button and, simulta‐  
neously, switch the dishwasher on  
using the ɶ button.  
Keep the Start button pressed for at  
least four seconds until the Start indi‐  
cator light comes on.  
If this does not happen, start the proce‐  
dure from the beginning again.  
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Options  
ĺ Press the Ɂ button 19 times.  
Factory default settings  
If you have altered any settings from  
the factory default, you can reset them  
back to the factory default settings as  
follows:  
The Ɂ indicator light will flash once at  
a long interval and then 9 times at short  
intervals.  
The flashing sequence in the display in‐  
dicates whether a setting has been  
changed from its factory default.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ  
button, if it is turned on.  
ɠꢀɇ: All settings are set to factory de‐  
ĺ Press the Start button and, simulta‐  
neously, switch the dishwasher on  
using the ɶ button.  
fault settings  
ɠꢀɆ: At least one setting has been  
Keep the Start button pressed for at  
least four seconds until the Start indi‐  
cator light comes on.  
changed  
ĺ To reset the dishwasher to the factory  
default settings, press the Start but‐  
ton.  
If this does not happen, start the proce‐  
dure from the beginning again.  
The setting is now stored in memory.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ  
button.  
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Program overview  
Program  
When to use  
Program sequence  
Pre-  
wash  
Main  
wash  
Interim  
rinse  
Final  
rinse  
Drying  
X
Normal  
Program for regular use to  
completely wash a full load quired  
of normally soiled dish‐  
If re‐  
X
If re‐  
X
quired  
ware with the ability to ad‐  
just energy and water con‐  
sumption based on the soil  
load of the dishware.  
Pots &  
Pans  
For heavily soiled dishware  
and normally soiled pots,  
pans and utensils with  
dried on residue; use 20%  
more detergent than rec‐  
ommended.  
2X  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Express  
"Quick program" for lightly  
soiled dishware, e.g. party  
dishware or to remove salt  
traces from the wash cabi‐  
net after refilling salt; not  
suitable for detergent tabs.  
SaniWash To sanitize dishware, e.g.  
baby bottles, cutting  
2X  
boards and preparation  
dishware.  
Pre-wash  
To rinse dishes when a  
complete program is not  
needed.  
X
Consumption: The consumption values refer to a hot-water connection.  
Electric power: 0.01 - 1.3 kWh  
Water: 1.1 - 4.2 gal. (4 - 16 l)  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the door and the door  
seal  
Bacteria could build up on the door  
seal and the sides of the dishwasher  
door as these surfaces are outside the  
wash cabinet and are not accessed and  
cleaned by the spray arm jets.  
Check and clean your dishwasher  
regularly. This will help avoid prob‐  
lems and faults.  
ɘ All surfaces are susceptible to  
scratching.  
Contact with unsuitable cleaning  
agents can alter or discolor all surfa‐  
ces.  
ĺ Wipe the door seals regularly with a  
damp cloth to remove food deposits.  
ĺ Wipe off any food or drink residues  
which may have dripped onto the  
sides of the dishwasher door before  
closing it.  
Cleaning the wash cabinet  
Generally, the wash cabinet is self  
cleaning if the correct amount of deter‐  
gent is used.  
If, however, there are lime scale or  
grease deposits in the cabinet, these  
can be removed with a special dish‐  
washer cleaner (see "Optional accesso‐  
ries"). Follow the instructions on the  
packaging.  
If you mainly use low temperature pro‐  
grams (< 120°F/50 °C), there is a risk of  
bacteria and unpleasant odors building  
up in the wash cabinet. To prevent this  
happening the dishwasher will automat‐  
ically increase the temperature in the fi‐  
nal rinse of the selected program after  
several programs using low tempera‐  
tures have been run.  
ĺ Clean the filters in the wash cabinet  
regularly.  
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Cleaning and care  
To better maintain your appliance  
avoid the following:  
Cleaning the door front  
ɘ If soiling remains longer, it may  
happen that the surfaces can be‐  
come discolored or changed.  
– Cleaning products containing soda,  
ammonia, acid, or chloride  
– Descaling agents  
Remove any soiling immediately.  
– Abrasive cleaning products, such as  
scouring powder, scouring liquid, or  
pumice stones,  
ĺ Clean the front with a solution of  
warm water and a little dishwashing  
liquid applied with a soft sponge.  
Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft  
cloth.  
– Cleaners containing solvents  
– Stainless steel cleaners  
– Dishwasher cleaner  
– Oven cleaners  
ɘ Glass cleaners may be used to  
clean the exterior. However do not  
allow them to sit or "puddle", this  
can cause damage to the surface.  
Remove the cleaner promptly.  
– Glass cleaner  
– Hard, abrasive brushes or sponges,  
e.g., pot scourers, brushes or spong‐  
es which have been previously used  
with abrasive cleaning agents  
– Eraser sponges  
– Sharp metal scrapers  
– Steel wool  
– Steam cleaning appliances  
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Cleaning and care  
Filter system  
Filter system  
The filter system in the base of the  
wash cabinet prevents food from being  
redeposited on dishes. It also protects  
the circulation pump from damage  
caused by foreign objects.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off.  
ɘ This dishwasher must not be  
used without all the filters in place!  
Collection of coarse soil may cause the  
filters to clog. The level of soiling and  
time it takes before the filters need  
cleaning will vary depending on use.  
ĺ Check the condition of the filters reg‐  
ularly and clean them if necessary.  
ĺ Turn the handle counter-clockwise to  
release the filter system Ȧ.  
ĺ Lift the filter system out of the dish‐  
washer ȧ. Remove any coarse parti‐  
cles and rinse the filter well under  
running water.  
Use a nylon brush if necessary.  
ɘ Ensure that course soil does not  
get into the circulation system and  
cause a blockage.  
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Cleaning and care  
ĺ Replace the filter system so that it  
lies flat in the base of the wash cabi‐  
net.  
To clean the inside of the filter, the flap  
must be opened:  
ĺ Press catches Ȧ together in the di‐  
rection of the arrows as shown, and  
open the filter ȧ.  
ĺ Then turn the handle clockwise until  
both arrows point towards each oth‐  
er. This will lock the filter system in  
place.  
ĺ Rinse all the filters under running wa‐  
ter.  
ɘ Take care when you are fitting  
the filter system that it is secured in  
position correctly.  
ĺ Then close the flap so that the catch  
engages.  
Otherwise coarse soil could get into  
the circulation system and cause a  
blockage.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the spray arms  
Particles of food can get stuck in the  
spray arm jets and bearings. The spray  
arms should therefore be inspected and  
cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6  
months).  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off.  
Remove the spray arms as follows:  
ĺ Take out the cutlery tray (if your dish‐  
washer is fitted with one).  
ĺ Push the top spray arm upwards to  
engage the inner ratchet. Then un‐  
screw the spray arm.  
ĺ Pull the lower spray arm firmly up‐  
wards to remove it.  
ĺ Push the middle spray arm upwards  
Ȧ to engage the ratchet. Then un‐  
screw the spray arm ȧ.  
ĺ Use a pointed object to push the  
food particles that are stuck in the  
spray arm jets into the spray arm.  
ĺ Rinse the spray arms thoroughly un‐  
ĺ Remove the lower basket.  
der running water.  
ĺ Replace the spray arms and check  
that they rotate freely.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐  
ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without  
contacting Miele Service. This will save time and money.  
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.  
You should, however, note the following:  
ɘ Unauthorized or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to  
the appliance.  
Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably  
qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and na‐  
tional safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthor‐  
ized work.  
Technical problems  
Problem  
Possible cause and solution  
After the dishwasher is The dishwasher is not plugged in.  
turned on with the ɶ  
button, the Start indica‐  
tor light does not flash.  
ĺ Insert the plug.  
The circuit breaker has tripped.  
ĺ Reset the fuse (see data plate for the correct fuse  
rating).  
The dishwasher stops  
during a program.  
The circuit breaker has tripped.  
ĺ Reset the fuse (see data plate for the correct fuse  
rating).  
ĺ If the circuit breaker trips again, contact Miele  
Service.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Problem  
Possible cause and solution  
The Intake/Drain and  
Rinse Aid indicator  
lights are flashing at the  
same time.  
Fault number ɖɨɨ ap‐  
pears in the display.  
There may be a technical fault.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ button.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher back on after a few seconds.  
ĺ Select the desired program.  
ĺ Press the Start button.  
If the indicator lights flash again, there is a technical  
fault.  
ĺ Contact Miele Service.  
Fault ɖɍɆ:  
The WaterProof System has reacted.  
ĺ Turn off the water supply.  
ĺ Contact Miele Service.  
The drain pump is still  
running, even with the  
door open.  
Fault ɖɍɎ:  
A fault has occurred in the circulation pump.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off for at least 30 seconds  
with the ɶ button.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher back on.  
If the fault message appears again, there is a techni‐  
cal fault.  
ĺ Contact Miele Service.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Water intake fault  
Problem  
Possible cause and solution  
The Intake/Drain indica‐ The water supply is turned off.  
tor flashes on and off.  
ĺ Turn on the water supply all the way.  
The dishwasher stops  
during a program.  
The Intake/Drain indica‐  
tor flashes.  
Fault code ɖɇɈ or ɖɇɉ ap‐  
pears in the display.  
Before fixing the fault:  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ button.  
There is a problem with the water intake.  
ĺ Turn on the water supply fully and start the pro‐  
gram again.  
ĺ Clean the water intake filter (see "Frequently asked  
questions").  
ĺ The water pressure at the intake is lower than 4.35  
psi.  
Contact a plumber.  
Water drainage fault  
Problem  
Possible cause and solution  
The dishwasher stops  
during a program.  
The Intake/Drain indica‐  
tor flashes.  
Fault code ɖɇɇ shows in  
the display.  
Before fixing the fault:  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ button.  
There is a problem with the water intake.  
There might be water in the wash cabinet.  
ĺ Clean the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -  
Filter system").  
ĺ Clean the drain pump (see "Frequently asked  
questions").  
ĺ Clean the non-return valve (see "Frequently asked  
questions").  
ĺ Remove any kink or loop in the drain hose.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
General problems  
Problem  
Possible cause and solution  
The indicator lights and The dishwasher has switched off automatically to  
time display are dark.  
save energy.  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher on again with the ɶ button.  
Detergent residue is left The dispenser was still damp when detergent was  
in the dispenser at the  
end of a program.  
added.  
ĺ Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding de‐  
tergent.  
The dispenser cover  
cannot be closed.  
Detergent residue is blocking the latch.  
ĺ Remove the detergent residue.  
The inside of the door  
and/or the interior walls  
are wet after a program  
has finished.  
This is caused by the drying system and does not in‐  
dicate a fault. The moisture will dissipate after a  
while.  
Water remains in the  
wash cabinet at the end  
of a program.  
Before fixing the fault:  
ĺ Turn the dishwasher off with the ɶ button.  
The filter system in the wash cabinet is clogged.  
ĺ Clean the filter system (see "Cleaning and care -  
Filter system").  
The drain pump or non-return valve is blocked.  
ĺ Clean the drain pump or the non-return valve (see  
"Frequently asked questions").  
The drain hose is kinked.  
ĺ Remove the kink.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Noises  
Problem  
Possible cause and solution  
There is a knocking  
noise in the wash cabi‐  
net.  
A spray arm is hitting the dishware.  
ĺ Interrupt the program, and rearrange the items  
which are obstructing the spray arm.  
There is a rattling noise Dishware is moving around in the wash cabinet.  
in the wash cabinet.  
ĺ Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces.  
A foreign object (e.g., a cherry pit) has become  
lodged in the drain pump.  
ĺ Remove the foreign object from the drain pump  
(see "Maintenance - Cleaning the drain pump and  
non-return valve").  
There is a knocking  
noise from the water  
pipe  
This may be caused by the installation or the diame‐  
ter of the water pipe.  
ĺ This has no influence on dishwasher function. If in  
doubt, contact a suitably qualified plumber.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Poor cleaning results  
Problem  
Possible cause and solution  
The dishes are not  
clean.  
The dishes were not loaded correctly.  
ĺ See notes in "Loading the dishwasher".  
The program was not powerful enough.  
ĺ Select a more intensive program (see "Program  
overview").  
Not enough detergent was dispensed.  
ĺ Use more detergent, or change your detergent.  
Items are blocking the path of the spray arms.  
ĺ Rearrange the items so that the spray arms can  
rotate freely.  
The filter system in the base of the wash cabinet is  
not clean or is not correctly fitted.  
This may cause the spray arm jets to get blocked.  
ĺ Clean and/or fit the filter system correctly.  
ĺ Clean the spray arm jets if necessary (see "Clean‐  
ing and care - Cleaning the spray arms").  
The non-return valve is open and blocked. Dirty water  
has flowed back into the wash cabinet.  
ĺ Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve  
(see "Frequently asked questions").  
Smearing appears on  
glassware and cutlery.  
There is a bluish sheen  
on the surface of glass‐  
ware; film can be wiped  
off.  
The rinse aid dosage is set too high.  
ĺ Decrease the dosage (see "Before using for the  
first time - Rinse aid").  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Problem  
Possible cause and solution  
The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse aid  
Dishware is not dry or  
cutlery and glasses are reservoir is empty.  
spotty.  
ĺ Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage, or  
change the brand of rinse aid (see "Before using  
for the first time - Rinse aid").  
Dishware was taken out of the cabinet too soon.  
ĺ Leave it in for longer (see "Operation").  
Combination tabs have been used which have im‐  
paired drying performance.  
ĺ Change your detergent, or replenish the rinse aid  
(see "Before using for the first time - Rinse aid").  
Glasses have a brown‐ Detergent deposits.  
ish-blue discoloration;  
the deposit cannot be  
wiped off.  
ĺ Switch to another detergent.  
Glasses are dull and  
The glassware is not dishwasher-safe. The surfaces  
discolored; the deposit are affected.  
cannot be wiped off.  
ĺ There is no remedy.  
Purchase glassware which is dishwasher-safe.  
Tea or lipstick stains  
have not been com‐  
pletely removed.  
The wash temperature of the selected program was  
too low.  
ĺ Select a program with a higher wash temperature.  
The bleaching effect of the detergent is too low.  
ĺ Switch to another detergent.  
Plastic parts are discol‐ Natural dyes, e.g., from carrots, tomatoes, or ketchup  
ored.  
may be the cause. The amount of detergent used or  
its bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with  
natural dyes.  
ĺ Use more detergent (see "Operation - Detergent").  
Discoloration is irreversible.  
White residue is visible The rinse aid dosage is too low.  
on dishware and cut‐  
lery, clouding occurs on  
glassware; this film can  
be wiped off.  
ĺ Increase the dosage (see "Before using for the first  
time - Rinse aid").  
An unsuitable Tab detergent has been used.  
ĺ Change your detergent.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Problem  
Possible cause and solution  
There are rust stains on The affected items are not corrosion resistant.  
the cutlery.  
ĺ There is no remedy.  
Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-safe.  
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Frequently asked questions  
Cleaning the drain pump and  
non-return valve  
If the water has not been pumped away  
at the end of a program, the drain pump  
or the non-return valve might be  
blocked. They are, however, easy to  
clean.  
ĺ Turn off the dishwasher and pull the  
plug.  
ĺ Take the filter system out of the wash  
cabinet (see "Cleaning and care -  
Cleaning the filters").  
The drain pump is beneath the non-re‐  
turn valve (see arrow).  
ĺ Scoop the water out of the cabinet  
using a suitable container or utensil.  
ĺ Remove all foreign objects from the  
drain pump (glass or bone splinters).  
Before returning the non-return  
valve, check that the drain pump is  
not blocked. Spin the propeller sever‐  
al times in both directions to check  
for obstructions.  
ĺ Carefully reinsert the non-return valve  
and secure it with the locking clamp.  
ɘ Make sure the locking clamp  
clicks into place!  
ɘ Be careful not to damage any  
delicate components when cleaning  
the drain pump and the non-return  
valve.  
ĺ Press the catch for the non-return  
valve inwards Ȧ.  
ĺ Lift the non-return valve up and out  
ȧ and rinse well under running water.  
ĺ Remove all foreign objects from the  
non-return valve.  
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Customer service  
Repairs  
Warranty  
For problems that you cannot resolve  
on your own, please contact:  
For more information, please refer to  
the included warranty.  
– your Miele dealer or  
– Miele Service  
MieleCare (USA only)  
MieleCare, our Extended Service Con‐  
tract program, gives you the assurance  
of knowing that your appliance invest‐  
ment is covered by 5 years of worry  
free ownership.  
The telephone number for Miele is  
listed at the back of these instruc‐  
tions.  
MieleCare is the only Extended Service  
Contract in the industry that guarantees  
repairs by a Miele Authorized Service  
Provider using genuine Miele parts. On‐  
ly genuine Miele parts installed by fac‐  
tory trained professionals can guaran‐  
tee the safety, reliability, and longevity  
of your Miele appliance.  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct yourself please contact the  
Miele Service Department at the phone  
number on the back of this booklet.  
Please note that unless expressly ap‐  
proved in writing by Miele’s Service de‐  
partment, Extended Service Contracts  
offered by other providers for Miele  
products will not be recognized by  
Miele. Our goal is to prevent unauthor‐  
ized (and untrained) service personnel  
from working on your Miele products,  
possibly doing further damage to them,  
you and/or your home.  
To learn more about MieleCare Extend‐  
ed Service Contracts, please contact  
your appliance dealer or visit us online  
at:  
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Optional accessories  
Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid, as  
well as cleaning and care products, are  
available as optional accessories.  
All the products are designed for use  
with Miele dishwashers.  
Detergent tabs  
– Sparkling results even with stubborn  
food deposits  
– Combination product with other  
components such as rinse aid, salt,  
and glass protection additives  
These and many other useful products  
can be ordered via the Miele website or  
from Miele (see end of this manual for  
contact details).  
– Phosphate-free - safe for the envi‐  
ronment  
– Water-soluble wrapping - no need to  
unwrap  
Dishwasher detergent, rinse  
aid, and salt  
Powder detergent  
When you decided to buy a Miele dish‐  
washer, you chose excellent quality and  
performance. However, ensuring that  
your dishwasher always delivers the  
best possible results will also depend  
on your choice of dishwasher deter‐  
gent, rinse aid, and dishwasher salt, as  
cleaning results can vary depending on  
the brand used.  
With Miele CareCollection products,  
you can be sure of optimum results as  
these products have been specially de‐  
signed for Miele dishwashers.  
– With active oxygen for thorough  
cleaning  
– With enzymes which are effective  
even in low temperature programs  
– With glass protection against corro‐  
sion  
Rinse aid  
– For gleaming glasses  
– Helps dishware to dry  
– With glass protection against corro‐  
sion  
– Specially designed cap for precise,  
easy dispensing  
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Optional accessories  
Dishwasher care products  
Accessories  
Miele cleaning and care products pro‐  
Some accessories may be supplied as  
vide optimum care for your dishwasher. standard, depending on model.  
Dishwasher cleaner  
Cappuccinatore insert  
– Cleans the dishwasher effectively  
and thoroughly  
The Cappuccinatore insert can be used  
for cleaning the individual parts of the  
Miele Cappuccinatore in the dishwash‐  
er.  
– Removes grease, bacteria, and un‐  
pleasant odors  
Cutlery basket  
– Ensures excellent dishwashing re‐  
sults  
The cutlery basket is placed in the low‐  
er basket and can be used to wash ad‐  
ditional items of cutlery.  
Dishwasher descaler  
– Removes heavy lime scale deposits  
Glassware rack  
– Mild and gentle with natural citric  
acid  
This rail is designed to hold glasses  
with stems securely in the lower basket.  
Dishwasher conditioner  
– Removes odors, lime scale, and light  
deposits  
– Maintains the elasticity and leak  
tightness of the seals  
Dishwasher freshener  
– Neutralizes unpleasant odors  
– Fresh, pleasant lime and green tea  
scent  
– Easy to attach to the dishwasher  
basket  
– Very economical, lasts for 60 wash  
cycles  
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Installation Instructions  
Please refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions.  
To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, please contact Miele for additional  
instructions.  
Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most  
current product specification, technical & warranty information.  
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Electrical connection  
Installation, repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous.  
Improper connection of the equip‐  
ment grounding conductor can result  
in electric shock.  
Check that the voltage, frequency  
and fuse rating shown on the data  
plate match the household mains  
supply.  
Do not modify the plug provided with  
the appliance; if it will not fit the out‐  
let, have a proper outlet installed by  
a qualified electrician.  
The power outlet must be accessible  
after installation. Do not use an ex‐  
tension cord to connect the dish‐  
washer to the mains. Danger of over‐  
heating! See data plate on the right  
side of the door.  
A damaged power cord must only be  
replaced with a genuine Miele cord  
by a Miele service technician.  
If there is any question concerning  
the proper electrical connection or  
grounding of this appliance to the  
powersupply, please consult a li‐  
censed electrician or call Miele’s  
Technical Service Department:  
USA: 1-800-999-1360  
CDN: 1-800-565-6435  
Specifications  
The dishwasher comes equipped with a  
4 ft (1.2 m) powercord with a molded  
plug for connection to 120 V, 60 Hz,  
15 A grounded receptacle.  
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 electrical cur‐  
rent. This appliance is equipped with a  
cord having an equipment grounding  
conductor and a grounding plug. The  
plug must be plugged into an appropri‐  
ate outlet that is installed and grounded  
in accordance with all local codes and  
ordinances.  
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Electrical connection  
Hardwired electrical connection  
It is possible to hardwire this appliance  
to an existing power cable.  
Prior to making a hardwire connec‐  
tion to the terminal, remove the pow‐  
ercord. Otherwise there will be a risk  
of electric shock from the attached  
plug.  
CAUTION: Before servicing, discon‐  
nect the power supply by either re‐  
moving the fuse, shutting off the  
power main or manually "tripping"  
the circuit breaker.  
An existing flexible supply cord or cable  
shall have a minimum thickness of  
AWG 14.  
Installation work and repairs should  
only be performed by a qualified  
technician in accordance with all ap‐  
plicable codes and standards. Re‐  
pairs and service by unqualified per‐  
sons could be dangerous and the  
manufacturer cannot be held re‐  
sponsible.  
Before connecting the appliance to  
the power supply, make sure that the  
voltage and frequency listed on the  
data plate correspond with the  
household electrical supply. This da‐  
ta must correspond to prevent ma‐  
chine damage. Consult an electrician  
if in doubt.  
120 V, 60 Hz, 15 A fuse rating  
Black wire (live): connect to L  
White wire (neutral): connect to N  
Green wire (ground): connect to Ƴ  
After attaching the permanent power  
supply cord, check that all screws on  
the terminal block and the strain re‐  
lief are tightened.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
GROUNDED.  
This appliance must be connected to a  
grounded metal, permanent wiring sys‐  
tem, or an equipment-grounding con‐  
ductor must be run with the circuit con‐  
ductors and connected to the equip‐  
ment-grounding terminal or lead on the  
appliance.  
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Water connection  
Water intake  
ɘ To avoid any damage to the ap‐  
pliance, the dishwasher must only be  
connected to fully vented pipework.  
ɘ Water in the dishwasher must  
not be used as drinking water.  
ɘ The intake hose must not be  
shortened or damaged in any way as  
it contains electrical components  
(see illustration).  
– The dishwasher may be connected to  
a cold or hot water supply up to a  
maximum of 140°F/60°C.  
We would only recommend connec‐  
tion to a hot water supply if it is eco‐  
nomical, e.g. a solar-powered supply.  
When connected to a hot water sup‐  
ply, all program stages which would  
otherwise be carried out with cold  
water will be carried out with hot wa‐  
ter.  
– The intake hose is approx. 4' 11"/1.5  
m long. A 1.5 m long flexible metal  
extension hose (pressure tested to  
2,030 psi) is available as an optional  
accessory, if required.  
- A faucet with a 3/8" male thread must be  
provided on site.  
– This appliance is constructed to  
comply with ANSI/ASSE 1001 //  
IEC/EN/DIN 61770 // VDE 0700 Part  
600, and may be connected to a suit‐  
able supply without an extra non-re‐  
turn valve if national regulations per‐  
mit.  
– The water pressure (flow pressure at  
the take-off point) must be between  
4.35 - 145 psi. If the water pressure  
is too high, a pressure reducer valve  
must be fitted.  
After connecting the dishwasher to  
the water supply, check that the wa‐  
ter intake is airtight.  
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Water connection  
Drainage  
ɘ Make sure that there are no  
kinks in the hose, and that it is not  
squashed or stretched.  
– The machine comes equipped with a  
built-in non-return valve on the dis‐  
charge side to prevent waste water  
from flowing back into the dishwash‐  
er.  
After servicing the appliance, ensure  
that the drain does not leak.  
Take the drain line of the dishwasher  
and attach the drain line as high as  
possible under the counter rim of the  
kitchen sink before connecting the  
end to the drain. The loop will serve  
to prevent a backed up drain or large  
volume of water in the sink from si‐  
phoning back into the dishwasher.  
Venting the drain  
If the on-site drain connection is situat‐  
ed lower than the guide path for the  
bottom basket rollers in the open door,  
the drain must be vented. Otherwise a  
siphoning effect during a program can  
cause the appliance to empty itself of  
water.  
– The dishwasher is supplied with ap‐  
prox. 5' 11" (1.5 m) of flexible drain  
hose with an internal diameter of 7/8"  
(22 mm).  
ĺ To vent: open the dishwasher door  
fully.  
– The drain hose can be extended us‐  
ing extensions and adapters. The  
drainage length must not be longer  
than 13' 1 1/2" (4 m) and the delivery  
head must not exceed 3' 3 3/8"  
(1 m).  
– If the hose is to be directly fitted to  
the drainage outlet on site, use the  
hose clip supplied (see installation di‐  
agram).  
– The hose can be directed to the left  
or the right of the appliance.  
ĺ Pull the lower spray arm firmly up‐  
– The on-site connector for the drain  
hose can be adapted to different  
widths of hose. If the connector pro‐  
trudes too far into the drain hose, it  
will need to be shortened. Otherwise  
the drain hose may become blocked.  
wards to remove it.  
ĺ Cut off the top of the vent valve in the  
wash cabinet.  
– The drain hose must not be short‐  
ened.  
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Sound emission testing  
Prerequisites for sound emission tests  
Load the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro‐  
gram.  
Setup for sound emission tests  
The dishwasher must be set up according to the following specifications.  
ĺ Install the dishwasher into an analyzing unit.  
ĺ Secure the front panel.  
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Sound emission testing  
ĺ Push the provided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until it  
is flush with the appliance feet Ȧ.  
ĺ Push the toe-kick into place in such a way that it is flush with the door front ȧ.  
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Sound emission testing  
ĺ Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending on  
model) Ȩ.  
ĺ Push the insulating strip into the front top edge of the toe-kick ȩ.  
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Please have the model and serial number  
of your appliance available before  
contacting Technical Service.  
U.S.A.  
Canada  
Miele, Inc.  
Importer  
Miele Limited  
National Headquarters  
9 Independence Way  
Princeton, NJ 08540  
Headquarters and Miele Centre  
161 Four Valley Drive  
Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8  
800-843-7231  
609-419-9898  
609-419-4298  
Phone:  
Fax:  
Customer Care Centre  
Phone:  
800-565-6435  
905-532-2272  
Technical Service & Support  
Nationwide  
800-999-1360  
888-586-8056  
Phone:  
Fax:  
Germany  
Manufacturer  
Miele & Cie. KG  
Carl-Miele-Straße 29  
33332 Gütersloh  
71  
 
G 4920 / G 4925  
en-US  
M.-Nr. 10 014 070 / 02  
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