Miele for dishwashers User manual

Operating instructions
for dishwashers
It is essential to read the operating and
installation instructions before
installing, commissioning or using the
machine, to avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine.
G
M.-Nr. 05 714 501

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control panel (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disposal of your old appliance or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Energy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before using the appliance for the first time you require: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Checking the programmed water hardness level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the rinse aid dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Flap up rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Items not suitable for dishwashers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Contents
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Operating the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Drying heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the reflector panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the door panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Comparison tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
ransport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
echnical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Installation Instructions
Contents
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Appliance overview
1 Upper spray arm (not visible)
2 Cutlery tray
3 Upper basket
4 Water feed for middle spray arm
5 Middle spray arm
6 Lower spray arm
7 Rinse aid reservoir
(with dosage selector)
8 Dual compartment detergent
dispenser
9 Data Plate
10 Control panel
11 In-operation control light
12 Salt reservoir
13 Filter combination
14 Four height adjustable screw
feet
Guide to the appliance
4

Control panel (10)
15 "On" button
16 "Off" button
17 Check/Refill indicators
18 Programme names
19 Programme buttons / indicator
lights
Please note:
The programme list is covered by a
protective foil on delivery.
^Carefully remove the protective foil
before using the appliance for the
first time.
Guide to the appliance
5

This appliance conforms to current
safety requirements. Inappropriate
use can, however, lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
Read the operating instructions
carefully before starting to use this
appliance. This way you will avoid
the risk of accidents and damage to
the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for future reference, and pass
them on to any future user.
Correct usage
This dishwasher is intended
exclusively for cleaning domestic
crockery and cutlery in a domestic
household. Using it for purposes other
than those for which it was designed,
as well as any alterations or conver-
sions to the machine would be un-
authorised and could cause harm. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
damage resulting from improper or in-
correct use of the appliance.
Delivery
Before setting up the machine
check it for any externally visible
damage. Under no circumstances
should you use a damaged machine. A
damaged machine is dangerous.
Please ensure that the packaging
material is offered for recycling.
Installation
The dishwasher must be installed
and connected in compliance with
the installation instructions.
The electrical socket must be eas-
ily accessible after the dishwasher
has been installed.
There must be no electrical sock-
ets behind the dishwasher. Danger
of overheating and fire risk if the dish-
washer were to be pushed up against a
plug.
In order to ensure stability, built-un-
der and integrated dishwashers
must only be installed under a continu-
ous worktop which is secured to adja-
cent cabinetry.
The dishwasher must not be in-
stalled under a hob. The high radi-
ant temperatures which are sometimes
generated by a hob 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.
Do not connect the dishwasher to
the mains supply until it has been
installed.
Check that the voltage, frequency
and fuse rating shown on the data
plate match the household mains sup-
ply.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

The electrical safety of this appli-
ance can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the ap-
pliance and an effective earthing sys-
tem. It is most important that this basic
safety requirement is tested and where
there is any doubt, the electrical system
in the house should be checked by a
qualified electrician. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for the conse-
quences of an inadequate earthing sys-
tem (e.g. electric shock).
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk assess-
ment of the installation being carried
out by a suitably qualified engineer.
A damaged machine is dangerous.
Switch off at the mains and call
your Miele supplier or the Miele Service
Department.
The plastic housing of the water
connection contains an electrical
component. The housing must therefore
not be dipped in water.
There are live wires in the water in-
let hose. Never cut the water inlet
hose, even if it is too long.
For safety reasons do not operate
this appliance on an extension ca-
ble. (Danger of overheating).
Daily use
Do not use solvents in the dish-
washer. Danger of explosion.
Water in the dishwasher must not
be used as drinking water. This wa-
ter is not drinking water.
Avoid inhalation of powder deter-
gents. Do not ingest dishwasher
detergent! Dishwasher detergents con-
tain irritant or corrosive ingredients.
They can cause burning in the nose,
mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Consult a doctor immediate-
ly if detergent has been swallowed or
inhaled.
Do not sit or lean on the opened
door. This could cause the dish-
washer to tip and be damaged and you
could get injured.
In an appliance with a cutlery bas-
ket (depending on model) cutlery
is cleaned and dried more efficiently if
placed in the basket with the handles
downwards. However, to avoid the risk
of injury place cutlery with sharp points
with the handles upwards.
Only use detergents formulated for
domestic dishwashers. Do not use
washing-up liquid.
Only use rinse aid formulated for
domestic dishwashers.
Only 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

Plastic items which cannot withstand
being washed in hot water, such as
disposable plastic containers, or plastic
cutlery and crockery should not be
cleaned in the dishwasher. The high tem-
peratures in the dishwasher may cause
them to melt or lose shape.
ake care on dishwashers with a visi-
ble heater element
(depending on model)
Do not touch the heating element
during or directly after the end of a
programme. It will be hot. Danger of
burning!
Some plastic items could melt or
catch fire if they were to come into
contact with the heating element.
Therefore always place plastic items or
any other items which may not be com-
pletely heat resistant in the upper bas-
ket and ensure they cannot drop down
onto the heater element.
Any items which are too small to be
lodged securely in the upper basket
should not be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Safety with children
This appliance is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play on or near it, or to play
with the controls. There is a danger that
children could shut themselves in the
dishwasher. Supervise its use by the el-
derly or infirm.
Keep children away from deter-
gents. Dishwasher detergents con-
tain irritant or corrosive ingredients.
They can cause burning in the mouth,
nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Consult a doctor immediate-
ly if your child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.
To avoid the danger of children
coming into contact with the dish-
washer detergent: only add detergent
just before starting the programme and
close the door, activating the child
safety lock (depending on model).
Keep children away from the dish-
washer when the door is open. There
could still be detergent residues in the
cabinet.
To ensure children do not come
into contact with detergent on
models with the "Delay start" function
make sure the dispenser is dry before
adding detergent. Wipe dry if neces-
sary. Detergent will clog if poured into a
damp dispenser and may not be thor-
oughly dispersed. If the door is open at
the end of a programme, children may
come into contact with this residue.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

o avoid machine and material
damage
Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir
with powder or liquid detergent.
This will cause serious damage to the
reservoir.
Inadvertently filling the salt reser-
voir with powder or liquid dish-
washer detergent always leads to seri-
ous damage to the water softener.
Make sure you have picked up the cor-
rect packet of dishwasher salt before
filling the salt reservoir!
Do not use commercial or industrial
detergents as these may damage
material and there is a risk of severe
chemical reaction.
The Miele Waterproof System offers
protection from water damage, pro-
vided the following conditions are met:
– The dishwasher is correctly installed
and plumbed in.
–The dishwasher is properly main-
tained and parts are replaced where
it can be seen that this is necessary.
–The stopcock has been turned off
when the appliance is not used for a
longer period of time (e.g. during
holidays).
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the appli-
ance and its surroundings in a clean
condition at all times. Any damage
which may be caused by cockroaches
or other vermin will not be covered by
the appliance guarantee.
Repairs and maintenance
Repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
engineers in accordance with local and
national safety requirements. Repairs
and other work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous.
Always disconnect the appliance
from the electrical supply for main-
tenance work (switch off at wall socket
and remove the plug, or remove the
screw out fuse in countries where this is
applicable).
Disposal of your old appliance
When disposing of an old dish-
washer first make it unusable. Dis-
connect, cut off the cable and the plug
from the cable. Make the door lock in-
operative by unscrewing 2 cross-slotted
screws, so that children cannot acci-
dentally shut themselves in. Make ap-
propriate arrangements for the disposal
of the appliance.
The manufacturer cannot be held lia-
ble for damage caused by non-com-
pliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materi-
als away, please ensure that they are
recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
or machine
Electrical and electronic appliances /
machines often contain materials
which, if handled or disposed of incor-
rectly, could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the cor-
rect functioning of your appliance or
machine. Please do not therefore dis-
pose of your old machine or appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local com-
munity waste collection / recycling cen-
tre and ensure that it presents no dan-
ger to children while being stored for
disposal.
It should be unplugged or discon-
nected from the mains electricity supply
by a competent person. The plug must
be rendered useless and the cable cut
off directly behind it to prevent misuse.
See the "Warning and Safety" section of
this booklet for further details.
Caring for the environment
10

Energy saving washing
This dishwasher is exceptionally eco-
nomical in its use of water and electric-
ity. You can make the most of your ap-
pliance by following these tips:
^If your household water system is
suitable, this dishwasher can be con-
nected to a hot water supply, for fur-
ther economies.
Although all stages of the wash then
take place with hot water, savings are
made in:
- the use of primary energy,
- costs,
- programme running times.
If, however, your water is heated by
electricity we would still recommend
connection to cold water.
^For most economical dishwashing
make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.
^Choose the programme to suit the
type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling.
^Select the Economy programme for
energy-saving dishwashing.
^Use the correct amounts of deter-
gent.
^Use only 2/3 of the given dosage if
baskets are only half full.
^The drying heat can be switched off,
shortening the length of the
programme and saving energy. The
load then dries to a large extent in its
own heat (see "Drying heat").
Caring for the environment
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Before using the appliance for
the first time you require:
–approx. 1 litre of water,
–approx. 1.2 kg dishwasher reactiva-
tion salt,
–domestic dishwasher detergent,
–rinse aid formulated for domestic
dishwashers.
Every dishwasher is tested at the
factory.
There will be residual water in the
appliance from this test. It is not an
indication that it has been previously
used.
Before using for the first time
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o open the door
^Pull on the handle.
If the door is opened during operation
all functions are automatically inter-
rupted.
Instructions for opening the door be-
fore the machine door front has
been fitted are given in the Installa-
tion instruction booklet.
o close the door
^Push the baskets right in.
^Lift the door upwards, and push until
it clicks into position.
Before using for the first time
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Water softener
In order to achieve good cleaning re-
sults, the dishwasher needs to operate
with soft water. Hard water results in the
build-up of calcium deposits on crock-
ery and in the dishwasher.
Mains water with a hardness level
higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4° d - German
scale) needs to be softened. This takes
place automatically in the integrated
water softener.
–The water softener must be filled with
dishwasher salt for reactivation.
– The dishwasher must be pro-
grammed to correspond to the water
hardness in your area.
– Your local water authority will be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l (8 - 17 °d
German scale) always programme the
dishwasher to the higher value (3.1
mmol/l in this example).
In the event of a fault, it will help the
service technician if you know the hard-
ness of your local water supply.
^Enter the water hardness below:
mmol/l or °d
Programming the water hardness
level
he dishwasher is set at the factory
for a hardness level of
2.7 - 2.9 mmol/l (15 - 16 °d).
If this setting corresponds to the hard-
ness of your water you do not need to
do anything more.
If your water is harder or softer, you will
need to programme the water hardness
level using the buttons on the control
panel. Each time a button is pressed
one of the other indicator lights will
flash and light up in the control panel.
However, only the indicator lights men-
tioned in the following programming
process stages are significant.
The programming procedure can be
cancelled at any time by pressing
the "Off" button (o). The procedure
can then be re-started from the be-
ginning again.
Before using for the first time
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^1. Open the door.
^2. Switch the dishwasher off using
the "Off" button.
^3. Press the aand cbuttons in and
whilst doing so switch the dishwasher
on using the "On" button.
^4. Then release these buttons.
The "Salt" and bindicator lights will
flash.
If this is not the case the process must
be repeated.
^5. Press the bbutton.
The bindicator light will go out and the
"Salt" indicator light will flash.
Setting the machine for water hard-
ness level 0.2 - 2.5 mmol/l (1°d - 14°d):
An indicator light will come on next to
one of the a-ebuttons. This repre-
sents the water hardness level set in
the machine. See Table 1.
able 1:
°d
(German
scale)
mmol/l Button
1 - 4 0.2 - 0.7 a
5 - 7 0.9 - 1.3 b
8 1.4 c
9 - 11 1.6 - 2.0 d
12 - 14 2.2 - 2.5 e
If this value corresponds to your water
hardness level:
^Switch the dishwasher off using the
"Off" button.
If you would like to change the setting
for a different water hardness level:
^Press the button which corresponds
to the water hardness level in your
area (see Table 1).
The "Salt" and bindicator lights will flash.
^Press button ftwice.
The "Salt" and findicator lights will flash.
^Switch the dishwasher off using the
"Off" button.
The programmed water hardness level
is now stored in memory.
Before using for the first time
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Setting the machine for water hard-
ness level 2.7 - 12.6 mmol/l
(15 °d - 70 °d ):
^Press the fbutton.
The findicator light will light up.
An indicator light will come on next to
one of the a-ebuttons. This repre-
sents the water hardness level set in
the machine. See Table 2.
able 2:
°d
(German
scale)
mmol/l Button
15 - 16 2.7 - 2.8 a
17 - 21 3.0 - 3.7 b
22 - 24 3.9 - 4.3 c
25 - 31 4.5 - 5.6 d
32 - 70 5.7 - 12.6 e
If this value corresponds to your water
hardness level:
^Switch the dishwasher off using the
"Off" button.
If you would like to change the setting
for a different water hardness level:
^Press the button which corresponds
to the water hardness level in your
area (see Table 2).
The "Salt" and bindicator lights will flash.
^Press button ftwice.
The "Salt" and findicator lights will
flash.
^Switch the dishwasher off using the
"Off" button.
The programmed water hardness level
is now stored in memory.
Checking the programmed water
hardness level
To check which hardness level the ma-
chine has been set for:
^Repeat steps 1 to 5.
An indicator light will come on next to
one of the a-ebuttons. This repre-
sents a water hardness level of be-
tween 0.2 mmol/l and 2.5 mmol/l (1 °d
and 14 °d German scale) set in the ma-
chine. See Table 1.
^If there are no indicator lights on
press the fbutton.
The findicator light will light up.
An indicator light will come on next to
one of the a-ebuttons. This repre-
sents a water hardness level of be-
tween 2.7 mmol/l and 12.6 mmol/l
(15 °d and 70 °d German scale) set in
the machine. See Table 2.
^Switch the dishwasher off using the
"Off" button.
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Filling the salt reservoir
If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than
0.7 mmol/l (4 °d) you do not need to
add dishwasher salt. The dish-
washer must, however, still be pro-
grammed to correspond to the water
hardness level in your area. (The salt
indicator light will still come on, but
should be ignored).
Important: Before filling the salt res-
ervoir with dishwasher salt for the
first time, you must fill it with approx.
1 litre of water to enable the salt to
dissolve. Once the dishwasher has
been used, there is always sufficient
water in the reservoir.
,Inadvertently filling the salt reser-
voir with powder or liquid dish-
washer detergent always leads to
serious damage to the water soft-
ener. Make sure you have picked up
the correct packet of dishwasher salt
before filling the salt reservoir!
,Only 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 func-
tioning of the water softener.
^Remove the lower basket and un-
screw the salt reservoir cap.
^Fill the reservoir with approx. 1 litre of
water (first use).
^Place the funnel provided over the
salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt
until the reservoir is full. The salt res-
ervoir holds approx. 1.2 kg of salt de-
pending on the brand used.
As the salt reservoir is filled, displaced
water will overflow.
^Clean any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening and then screw
the cap on again firmly.
^Run the "Pre-wash" programme im-
mediately to remove any traces of
salt water from the cabinet.
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Salt indicator
The salt indicator light in the control
panel comes on to notify you that the
reservoir is empty.
^The reservoir should then be refilled
with dishwasher salt for reactivation.
(See: Filling the salt reservoir).
After the reservoir has been filled, the
water softener is automatically reacti-
vated the next time the dishwasher is
run. The salt indicator light may still be
illuminated during this process. It will
go out once the salt concentration has
reached the correct level.
Note
If the water in your area is very soft and
constantly lower than 0.7 mmol (4 °d)
you do not need to add salt to the res-
ervoir. The salt indicator light, however,
will still come on, but should be ig-
nored.
(See "After sales service" for definition
of "PC").
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Rinse aid
Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water
does not cling and leave marks on
crockery during the drying phase and
helps crockery dry faster after it has
been washed.
Rinse aid is poured into the storage res-
ervoir and the amount set is dispensed
automatically.
,Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with powder or liquid deter-
gent always causes serious damage
to the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid
formulated for domestic dishwash-
ers into the reservoir.
Alternatively, it is possible to use
– Household vinegar with a max. 5%
acid content
or
– Liquid citric acid up to 50% acid
content.
The resulting rinsing and drying quality
will not, however, be as good as when
rinse aid is used.
,Do not use vinegar with a higher
acid content (e.g. vinegar essence
25% acid). This must not be used as
its use would damage the dish-
washer.
Adding rinse aid
^Press the button in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
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^Add rinse aid only until it is visible on
the surface of the filter in the
opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
130 ml.
^Close the flap firmly so that it clicks
into place. Otherwise water would en-
ter the rinse aid reservoir during a
programme.
^Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents over-foaming occurring dur-
ing the next programme.
Rinse aid indicator
The Rinse aid indicator light on the con-
trol panel comes on when the rinse aid
reservoir needs to be replenished.
When the light comes on the reservoir
still contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3
programmes.
^Add rinse aid in plenty of time.
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