Miele PG 8131i User manual

Operating Instructions
Commercial Dishwasher
PG8131i
 To prevent accidents and machine damage,
read these instructions before installation or use.
en - US
M.-Nr. 11 241 700

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Contents
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Notes about these instructions............................................................................ 6
Operating steps ....................................................................................................... 6
Proper use.............................................................................................................. 7
Important safety instructions ............................................................................... 9
Product description............................................................................................. 15
Machine overview.................................................................................................. 15
Control panel......................................................................................................... 16
Display functions................................................................................................... 17
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 18
Energy-saving dishwashing................................................................................... 19
Initial commissioning .......................................................................................... 20
Opening the door .................................................................................................. 20
Closing the door.................................................................................................... 20
Child lock............................................................................................................... 20
Basic settings........................................................................................................ 21
Before using the machine for the first time, you require: ...................................... 23
Reactivation salt.................................................................................................... 23
Filling the salt container ................................................................................... 24
Salt refill indicator............................................................................................. 24
Rinse aid................................................................................................................ 25
Adding rinse aid ............................................................................................... 25
Rinse aid refill indicator .................................................................................... 26
Loading the dishwasher...................................................................................... 27
Tips........................................................................................................................ 27
Loading examples ................................................................................................. 29
FlexAssist .............................................................................................................. 31
Upper basket......................................................................................................... 31
Adjusting the upper basket .............................................................................. 34
Lower basket......................................................................................................... 35
Cutlery ................................................................................................................... 38
Cutlery basket (depending on model) .............................................................. 38
Operation.............................................................................................................. 39
Detergent............................................................................................................... 39
Adding detergent................................................................................................... 40
Turning the machine on ......................................................................................... 41
Selecting a program .............................................................................................. 41
Starting a program ................................................................................................ 41
Time display .......................................................................................................... 42

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Energy management ............................................................................................. 42
End of program...................................................................................................... 43
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 43
Unloading the dishwasher..................................................................................... 43
Interrupting and changing a program.................................................................... 43
Options ................................................................................................................. 44
Options.................................................................................................................. 44
FlexiTimer with EcoStart ....................................................................................... 45
Program chart...................................................................................................... 48
Settings menu...................................................................................................... 52
Open the Settings menu ....................................................................................... 52
Language........................................................................................................... 52
Time of day............................................................................................................ 53
Water hardness ..................................................................................................... 54
Rinse Aid ............................................................................................................... 55
Temperature unit.................................................................................................... 55
High-temperature final rinse.................................................................................. 55
EcoStart................................................................................................................. 56
Networking ............................................................................................................ 58
Miele@home .......................................................................................................... 58
2nd interim rinse.................................................................................................... 62
Brightness ............................................................................................................. 62
Refill reminders...................................................................................................... 62
Check filters .......................................................................................................... 62
AutoOpen .............................................................................................................. 63
BrilliantLight........................................................................................................... 63
Software version.................................................................................................... 63
Showroom program............................................................................................... 64
Factory default settings......................................................................................... 64
Closing the Settings menu .................................................................................... 64
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 65
Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 65
Cleaning the wash chamber.................................................................................. 65
Cleaning the door and the door seal..................................................................... 66
Cleaning the door front ......................................................................................... 66
Cleaning the spray arms........................................................................................ 67
Checking the filters in the wash chamber ............................................................. 68
Frequently asked questions ............................................................................... 70
Technical problems ............................................................................................... 70

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Faults with water intake or drainage...................................................................... 72
General dishwasher problems............................................................................... 73
Noises.................................................................................................................... 74
Poor cleaning results............................................................................................. 75
Frequently asked questions ............................................................................... 78
Cleaning the water intake filter .............................................................................. 78
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve..................................................... 79
Miele Service ....................................................................................................... 80
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................... 80
Program updates .................................................................................................. 80
Optional accessories .......................................................................................... 81
Installation Instructions ......................................................................................... 82
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 83
Plumbing .............................................................................................................. 84
The Miele Waterproof system................................................................................ 84
Water intake .......................................................................................................... 84
Connecting the water drainage system................................................................. 86
Technical details.................................................................................................. 87
Sound emission tests.......................................................................................... 88