Operating instructions

Touchtronic G 694 SC G 894 SC
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use.

M.-Nr. 271

Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONSIGNES DE SCURIT
Caring for the environment Energy saving washing. 10 Guide to the dishwasher Wash cabinet. 11 Control panel. 12 Before using for the first time To open the door. 13 To close the door. 13 Child Safety Lock. 13 Water softener. 14 Programming the water softener. 15 Checking the programmed water hardness. 16 Salt indicator. 18 Rinse aid. 19 Adding rinse aid. 19 Adjusting the dosage. 20 Rinse aid indicator. 20 Loading the dishwasher Items not recommended for dishwashing. 22 Cutlery tray (SC units). 23 Upper basket. 24 Adjusting the upper basket. 24 Adjustable cup racks. 25 Coffee bar. 25 Lower basket. 26 Lower basket inserts Removing an insert. 27 Inserting an insert. 27 Foldable spike insert. 28 PlateGuard Plus insert. 29 Vase / Bottle holder. 29 Basket accessories
Operation Adding detergent. 31 Running the dishwasher. 32 Program sequence indicator (16). 32 At the end of a program. 33 Interrupting a program. 33 Changing a program. 33 Program guide. 34 Additional features. 35 "Top Solo" (20). 35 "Delay start" (19). 36 Extended drying. 38 Frequently asked questions After sales service Transport User Maintenance Instructions Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet. 48 Cleaning the spray arms. 50 Cleaning the wash cabinet. 51 Cleaning the door and door seal. 51 Cleaning the exterior. 51 Cleaning the water inlet filter. 52 Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. 53
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING
When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before installation or use of the dishwasher to prevent injury and machine damage. Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating). Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by the lack, or inadequacy of, an effective grounding system.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by improper use of this appliance. Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose. This appliance is intended for residential use only. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.

Installation

Installation and repair work should be by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and could void the warranty. , WARNING - Fire hazard Do not cover or crush the plug of an electric appliance. Ensure that the cabinet opening for the dishwasher provides ample space for the plug. Installing the dishwasher in a tight space may crimp the power cord or put pressure on the plug which may cause overheating.

Electrical safety

Before installation make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply. This data must correspond to prevent injury and machine damage. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt. Before installation or service, disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit, tripping the circuit breaker or removing the fuse.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans or aircraft. However, under certain conditions it may be possible for an installation in these applications. Please contact the nearest Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department with specific requirements. Inspect the dishwasher for shipping damage. Do not install or operate a damaged unit. Contact the place of purchase. 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! This dishwasher should only be installed under a continuous countertop secured to adjacent cabinetry. Do not install this dishwasher beneath a cooking surface, oven or any appliance that radiates heat. High temperatures from these units may damage the dishwasher. Do not, under any circumstances cut the intake hose or submerge in liquid. This hose contains electrical components that could cause injury or property damage if cut or submerged.
Only use the dishwasher if all panels are properly in place. Do not tamper with the controls. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on, or near the dishwasher. Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the door or baskets of the dishwasher. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, turn on all hot water faucets and let water flow from each for several minutes before using the dishwasher. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. Do not wash plastic items unless they are labeled "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For items not labeled, check the manufacturers recommendations.

,Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with dishwashing detergent will damage the water softener.
^ Carefully fill with salt. The salt reservoir holds approximately 4.5 lbs (2 kg) of salt. As it is filled, water will run out. ^ Clean any excess salt from the threads of the reservoir opening. ^ Screw the cap on firmly. ^ If the dishwasher will not be used immediately, run the "Rinse & Hold" program. This will remove any traces of salt from inside the wash cabinet.

Salt indicator

When the salt reservoir is empty, the "Salt-PC" indicator will light, indicating that it should be refilled with reactivation salt. Bypassing the salt indicator If your water is soft (below 8 gr/gal) the salt reservoir should not be filled with salt. The indicator will remain lit and should be disregarded or bypassed. ^ Remove the salt reservoir cap. Looking into the salt reservoir, you will see the top of the float chamber on the right hand side, a.
After the reservoir has been filled, the water softener is automatically reactivated the next time the dishwasher is started. The "Salt" indicator will be lit during this process. ^ Using a screwdriver, carefully pivot the float chamber towards the center of the reservoir. ^ Using needle nose pliers, pull the cap, b, off of the float chamber, and remove the float, c. Replace the float chamber cap, push the chamber back into its upright position, and replace the salt reservoir cap. The "Salt" indicator should no longer be lit.

Rinse aid

Rinse aid is recommended to prevent spotting on dishes and glassware.
,Filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers into the reservoir.

Adding rinse aid

^ Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir until it is visible on the surface of the screen. ^ Press on the flap until you hear it click shut. Failure to close it all the way will allow water to enter the reservoir during the wash program. ^ Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. The flap will remain closed during normal operation. ^ Add rinse aid before the first use and whenever the "Rise aid" indicator lights. ^ Press the button in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open.
Adjusting the dosage Rinse aid indicator
The rinse aid indicator on the control panel will light when the rinse aid reservoir needs refilling.

The dosage selector is preset to 3. This dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse aid per program. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6. ^ Use a higher setting if spots appear on dry glassware. ^ Use a lower setting if streaking appears on dishes or glasses.
When the indicator first comes on, there will be enough rinse aid left for 2 - 3 washes.
Loading the dishwasher ,Do not wash items soiled with
^ The spray arms must not be blocked by items that are too tall or hang through the baskets. Check clearance by manually rotating the spray arms. ^ Food residue and spilt liquids should be cleaned from the sides of the dishwasher door. These are outside of the wash cabinet and are not cleaned by water from the spray arms.
ash, sand, wax, grease or paint in the dishwasher. Ash and sand do not dissolve and will be distributed through out the inside of the dishwasher. Wax, grease and paint will cause permanent discoloration or damage to the dishwasher. ^ Scrape food from dishes before placing in the dishwasher. Do not rinse dishes. ^ Load dishes so that water can reach all surfaces. Do not place dishes and cutlery inside other pieces. ^ Hollow items such as cups and glasses should be placed upside down in the upper basket. ^ Concave based items, such as mugs or bowls, should be placed at an angle so that water does not pool. ^ To ensure good water coverage tall, narrow, hollow pieces, such as a vase, should be placed in the center of the basket, rather than in the corners. ^ Small cups and glasses should be placed on the cup racks. Taller mugs and glasses can be placed beneath the rack. ^ Place very small items in the cutlery tray or basket so they do not fall to the bottom of the wash cabinet.

Loading the dishwasher

Items not recommended for dishwashing
Cutlery with wooden handles. Wooden cutting boards. Glued items such as old knives with handles glued together around the shank of the blade. Hand made craft items, antique, metal trimmed or decorative glassware. Lead crystal. Copper, brass, tin or pewter. Plastic items that are not heat resistant. Dishes with color painted over the glaze. These dishes may fade over time. Cast iron pots and pans. Glassware: There are no standard guidelines for washing glassware but, when in doubt wash by hand. Wash delicate glassware with a low temperature program and without the extended drying feature to reduce the risk of clouding. See the "Program guide". If crystal or delicate glasses will be washed frequently, connect the dishwasher to cold, rather than hot water. Clouding or etching may occur on glasses after frequent washing. When purchasing new dishes, glasses and cutlery, make sure they are dishwasher safe. Silver and aluminum: Silver or aluminum items may tarnish. Silverware previously cleaned with a silver polish may be damp or spotted at the end of a program where water has adhered to the polish. This can be rubbed off with a soft, dry cloth. Silver that has been cleaned in an immersion dip is usually dry at the end of a program, but may tarnish. If left to dry, foods containing sulfur can discolor silver. These include egg yolk, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, legumes, fish, fish brine and marinades. Silverware may tarnish or pit if washed next to stainless steel. Leave space between these metals.

Cutlery tray (SC units)

The removable cutlery tray makes unloading flatware easy. Simply carry the cutlery tray to where the flatware is stored and put the entire basket away in one trip. For easier unloading cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc. Place knives with the cutting edge and forks with the prongs between the holders. Spoons should be placed in the opposite direction with the handles between the holders. Longer items such as soup ladles, cake slices, mixing spoons and long knives should be placed lengthwise in the indentation of the cutlery tray.
Spoon heads should be placed in contact with at least one of the serrated retainers of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off freely.
Spoons with thick handles may have to be placed as knives and forks with their heads in the holders.

Upper basket

Adjusting the upper basket On select models, the upper basket can be raised or lowered to accommodate tall items. ^ Slide out the upper basket.
Load the upper basket with small, lightweight, or delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls and flat pans. Long items such as soup ladles, mixing spoons and knives can be set across the front of the upper basket. ^ Pull up the levers at the sides of the upper basket and adjust the basket height. ^ Release the levers and the basket will lock in place. The basket can also be angled to fit tall items in both, the lower and upper baskets. The angles should not be set to opposite extremes. This will block the middle spray arm. Take care when sliding the basket in and out in this position.
Adjustable cup racks Coffee bar
Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses. Lower it to double stack smaller pieces.
To allow water to run off the bottom of coffee mugs, place slanted on top of the coffee bar. The bar can also be used to separate two rows of glasses. To stack wide items, flip the bar to the right.

Lower basket

For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, sauce pans, bowls. Dishwasher with cutlery tray Height limit
The guide at the front of the upper basket determines the maximum height for items placed in the lower basket so that the middle spray arm is not blocked.
Dishwasher with cutlery basket

The horizontal marks in Compartment II indicate levels of approximately 1 1/4, 1 3/4 and 2 tablespoons (20, 25 and 30 ml) respectively. ^ With the dishwasher door fully open fill compartment II with 2 tablespoon (30 ml) of powder detergent, or one detergent tablet. ^ Close the cover. The cover will always open at the end of a wash program except in "Rinse & Hold". 2 tablespoon (30 ml) of detergent is enough for most normally soiled loads. For heavily soiled loads, or if food has dried on the dishes, a program containing a prewash cycle should be selected. Add an extra tablespoon (15 ml) of detergent to compartment I.
^ To open, press the latch on the detergent dispenser.
Less detergent is needed in homes with very soft water and when washing lightly soiled dishes.

Running the dishwasher

^ Make sure the spray arms are not blocked. ^ Close the door. ^ Turn on the dishwasher. ^ Press the "On/Off" button (13). The "Start/Stop" indicator (18) will flash and a program indicator will light. ^ Select a wash program using the program selection buttons (21). The selected program indicator will light. ^ Refer to the "Program guide" for details on wash programs. ^ Select "Delay Start" and "Top Solo" if desired. See "Additional features". ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (18). The wash program will begin.

Waterproof System

All Miele dishwashers are specially designed to shut off the water intake and drain the wash cabinet in the rare event of an internal water valve failure. For this feature to be active, the machine must be "On" (not necessarily running) and the door must be closed.
Program sequence indicator (16)
The current step of the program is indicated by the program sequence indicator (16).
Do not end a program prematurely! Important program steps could be omitted (e. g. reactivating the water softener).

At the end of a program

The "End" indicator will light and 0 will appear in the delay start display when the program has finished. ^ Turn off the dishwasher. The "Start/Stop" (18) indicator will go out. ^ Open the dishwasher door slightly to allow the dishes to cool before unloading. It is advisable to turn off the water supply if the dishwasher will not be used for a period of time (e.g. while vacationing).

Interrupting a program

A program is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. If the door is closed, the program will continue from the point where it was interrupted.
,Water in the dishwasher may be
hot. There is a danger of being burned! Only open the door if absolutely necessary.

Changing a program

If a program is running: ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (18) for at least one second. ^ Select the new program with the program selection buttons (21). ^ Select "Top Solo" and "Delay start" if needed (see "Additional features"). ^ Press the "Start/Stop" (18) button. The new program will begin.
If a program has not yet started: ^ Use the program selection buttons (21) to choose a new wash program.

Program guide

Program When to use Program cycle
Pre- Main Interim Final Drywash wash rinse rinse ing X X X X for heavily soiled pots and pans with dried on food X X Main wash temperature 170 F (75 C) Run-time 128 min - X X X X X X extended wash time for sanitizing normally soiled dishware with dried on food Main wash temperature 150 F (65 C) Run-time 142 min X X X X X X higher wash temperature helps to clean normally soiled dishware with stubborn dried on food or greasy residues Main wash temperature 150 F (65 C) Run-time 135 min for normal soiled dishware Main wash temperature 130 F (55 C) Run-time 130 min "Gentle program" for lightly soiled and heat sensitive tableware Main wash temperature 115 F (45 C) Run-time 72 min energy saving program for normally soiled dishware Main wash temperature 130 F (55 C) Run-time 85 min X X X X X X

Pots & Pans

Sani Wash

Normal Plus

Normal 1)

China & Crystal o

Economy

Rinse & Hold

for rinsing dishes when a complete cycle is not needed - X Run-time 11 min
1) Standard for Energy Label When washing a full load in Pots & Pans, Sani Wash and the Normal programs use at least 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of detergent. For the Pots & Pans program add an additional teaspoon (5 ml) to compartment I. If "Top Solo" is selected, reduce the amount of detergent to 1 1/4 tablespoons (20 ml). Program times are based on a hot water connection. If the unit is connected to cold water, program times will increase by approximately 25 minutes. Usage: Electric 0.06 - 2.4 (kWh) Water 1.3 - 6.3 US gallons (5 - 24 L)

Additional features

"Top Solo" (20) Using "Top Solo" will save water and energy. This program is recommended when there is only a small load to clean. "Top Solo" can be selected with all programs. With this feature, water is directed only to the top and middle spray arms in the dishwasher. This means that the water jets are only aimed at items in the upper basket and the cutlery tray. The middle spray arm also directs water downwards, so lightly soiled plates or platters can be placed in the lower basket. When using this program, do not place pots, bowls or other hollow containers in the lower basket. Because a smaller load is being washed the amount of detergent recommended can be reduced to 1 1/4 tablespoons.
^ Turn the dishwasher on using the "On/Off" button (13). The "Start/Stop" (18) indicator will flash. ^ Select a program using the program selection buttons (21). ^ Press the "Top Solo" (20) button. The "Top Solo" (20) and selected program indicator will be lit. "Delay Start" may also be selected at this time (see next page). ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (18). The program will begin.
"Delay start" (19) The start time of a program can be delayed from 1 to 9 hours. The delay start is set in one hour steps. When using delay start, make sure the detergent compartment is dry before adding detergent. Wipe dry if necessary. ^ Turn on the dishwasher with the "On/Off" (13) button. The "Start/Stop" (18) indicator will flash. ^ Select a program using the program selection buttons (21). ^ Press the "Delay Start" (19) button. 1 will appear in the delay start display (17). A delayed start time of one hour is set. ^ Press the "Delay Start" (19) button until the desired delayed start time appears in the display (17).
^ If the "Delay Start" (19) button is pressed after the 9 hour mark the delay start feature will be cancelled. "Delay Start" will have to be reselected. ^ The "Top Solo" feature may also be selected at this time (see previous page). ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (18). The "Start/Stop" (18) indicator will light. The delayed start will count down in one-hour-steps. Once the delay start period has elapsed, the selected program will begin automatically.
To start a program before the delay start period has elapsed: ^ Press and hold the "Start/Stop" (18) button for at least one second. The delay start display (17) will go out. The "Start/Stop" (18) indicator will flash. ^ Select "Top Solo" again, if needed. ^ Press the "Start/Stop" (18) button. The program will begin.
Extended drying If desired drying results are not consistently achieved, the turbothermic cooling fan can be programmed to run an extra 14 minutes at the end of each program. The "Extended drying" feature can also be activated to prevent condensation from collecting on the steam deflector. Turning extended drying on/off ^ Turn off the dishwasher. ^ Press and hold the "Top Solo" (20) and "Start/Stop" (18) buttons. At the same time turn the dishwasher on using the "On/Off" (13) button. Release all buttons. ^ Press the "Top Solo" (20) button. The "Salt" (15) indicator will flash and the "End" (16) indicator will light. If this is not the case, the above steps must be repeated. If the drying time is incorrect: ^ Press the "Top Solo" button (20). ^ Press the "Start/Stop" (18) button twice. ^ The "Start/Stop" (18) indicator will flash. The changed extended drying option is now stored. ^ Turn off the dishwasher. The extended drying time is off if the Pots & Pans indicator flashes. The extended drying time is on if the Pots & Pans indicator is lit.

If the the correct drying time is set: ^ Turn off the dishwasher with the "On/Off" button (13).
Frequently asked questions
With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a service call.
,Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause personal injury or machine damage.
What if Possible fault Fix
Close the door firmly. Insert the plug. Reset the circuit breaker. Make sure it is a 15 A circuit breaker. Reset the circuit breaker Make sure it is a 15 A circuit breaker. Open the water valve. See maintenance instructions. Call the Miele Technical Service Department. Contact a plumber.
the dishwasher does not The door is not properly start? closed. The machine is not plugged in. The fuse is defective or the breaker has tripped. the dishwasher stops during a program? the "Intake/Drain" indicator is lit / flashing? The fuse or breaker has tripped. The water valve is closed. The filter in the water inlet is blocked. The waterproof system has activated. The flow pressure at the water inlet is less than 4.5 psi (0.3 bar).

What if

the "Intake/Drain" indicator flashes and the program stops?

Possible fault

Water intake error
Turn off the dishwasher before fixing the problem. Open the water valve. Clean the water intake filter, see maintenance instructions. The flow pressure at the water inlet is less than 4.5 psi (0.3 bar). Contact a plumber. Turn off the dishwasher before fixing the problem. Clean the triple filter. See maintenance instructions. Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve, see maintenance instructions. Remove any kinks in the drain hose.
Drain error, water left in the wash cabinet
the "End", "Start/Stop" There may be a technical Press the "Start/Stop" and "Top Solo" indicafault. button. tors flash at the same Turn off the dishwasher. time at the end of a proA few seconds later: gram? Turn the dishwasher on. Select a program. Press the "Start/Stop" button. If the indicators flash again, there is a technical problem. Call the Miele Technical Service Department. there is a knocking noise in the wash cabinet? The spray arm is hitting an item in the basket. Interrupt the program, rearrange items blocking the spray arms. Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces.

there is a rattling noise? Items are not secure in the wash cabinet. there is a knocking noise in the water pipes? dishes are not dry, glasses and cutlery are spotted? This may be caused by the installation or the diameter of pipe. The rinse aid setting may be too low, or the rinse aid reservoir is empty.
This has no effect on the dishwasher. If in doubt contact a plumber. Increase the dosage or refill the reservoir, see "Before using for the first time". Dishes were taken out too Leave dishes in longer. soon.

dishes are not clean?

The dishes were not loaded correctly. The program was not powerful enough. Not enough detergent was used. The spray arm jets are clogged.
See, "Loading the dishwasher". Select a more intensive program see, "Program guide". Use more detergent, see, "Adding detergent".
Clean the spray arm jets, see, maintenance instructions. The triple filter is clogged Clean and/or reseat the filor not correctly seated. ter, see, maintenance instructions. The drain pump or the non-return valve may be blocked. tea or lipstick stains have not been completely removed? Clean the drain pump and the non-return valve, see maintenance instructions.
The wash temperature of Select a program with a the selected program was higher temperature. too low. Not enough detergent was used. Use more detergent.
white residue is visible on cutlery and dishes, clouding occurs on glassware and film can be wiped off?
there is a bluish sheen on the surface of glasses and film can be wiped off?
Not enough rinse aid was Increase the dosage, used. see "Before using for the first time". The salt reservoir is Add reactivation salt, empty. see "Before using for the first time". The salt reservoir cap was Reseat it making sure it not correctly screwed on. screws back on correctly. The programmed setting Adjust the setting of the of the water softener is too water softener , see "Below. fore using for the first time". Reduce the dosage, see The rinse aid dosage is set too high. "Before using for the first time".

There is no remedy. Only wash dishwasher safe glasses. Use more detergent, see "Adding detergent". Discoloration is permanent. glasses are dull and dis- Glasses are not dishcolored and film cannot washer safe. be wiped off? plastic items are discol- Natural dyes e. g. from ored? vegetables may be the cause. Not enough detergent was used to break down natural dyes. there are rust stains on The salt reservoir cap was cutlery? not screwed on properly.
Reseat and screw the cap on firmly. The affected items are not There is no remedy. corrosion resistant. Only wash dishwasher safe cutlery. detergent is left in the The dispenser was damp Dry the dispenser before dispenser at the end of a when detergent was adding detergent. program? added. Remove the residue. the detergent dispenser Detergent residue is lid can not be closed blocking the catch. properly? water remains in the The triple filter in the wash Clean the filter, wash cabinet at the end cabinet is clogged. see maintenance instrucof a program? tions. The drain pump or the Clean the drain pump and non-return valve may be the non-return valve, blocked. see maintenance instructions. The drain hose is kinked. Remove the kink.

After sales service

In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact: Your Miele Dealer or The Miele Technical Service Department. USA 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com CDN 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the Miele Technical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These can be found on the data plate on the upper inside edge of the dishwasher door. Program update function - PC The Program Correction (PC) allows a technician to update the dishwasher to make use of new technology.
For example, if a detergent with good wash results using only cold water becomes available, the wash programs can be modified to take advantage of this.

Transport

To transport the dishwasher, e. g. when moving to a new home, note the following: Empty the dishwasher. Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses, cables, cutlery baskets. Transport the dishwasher in the upright position. If unavoidable it may be transported on its back. Do not transport it on its side or on the door. Residual water in the machine could leak and cause electrical damage.
User Maintenance Instructions

Triple filter system

The triple 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 (e.g. broken glass, bones). The filter system should be cleaned every 4 - 6 months or whenever a foreign object is trapped.

,Do not use too much water when
cleaning the controls. Water could penetrate into the electronics and cause damage.
Stainless steel Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned using a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. To help prevent resoiling, a conditioner for stainless steel can also be used. Apply sparingly with even pressure. Stainless steel colored controls These controls may become discolored or damaged if not cleaned regularly. Do not use a stainless steel cleaner on the knobs or buttons. Wood Panels made from wood should be cleaned using a soft damp cloth and an appropriate wood cleaner.
Cleaning the water inlet filter
A filter is incorporated in the intake hose attached to the dishwashers shut off valve. If your water is hard, or the pipes contain sediment, this filter may clog and prevent enough water from entering the wash cabinet. Installing an in-line water filter ^ If your water contains a large number of insoluble substances, a filter between the water valve and the intake hose connection is recommended. These filters can be purchased from Mieles Technical Service Department.
,The plastic valve housing on the
intake hose contains electrical components and should not be immersed, or run through water.
Cleaning the filter: ^ Disconnect the dishwasher from electricity (unplug it or "trip" the circuit breaker). ^ Turn off the water valve. ^ Unscrew the intake hose. ^ Carefully remove the rubber seal.
^ Remove the filter using a needle nose plier and rinse under running water. ^ Return the filter and seal. Make sure they are seated correctly. ^ Screw the intake hose back on the water valve, checking that it is not cross-threaded. ^ Slowly turn on the valve and test for leaks.
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve
If the dishwasher is not completely drained at the end of a program, the drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked. ^ Turn off the dishwasher. ^ Remove the triple filter (see "Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet"). ^ Use a jug or bowl to scoop water out of the wash cabinet. ^ Pull out the non-return valve and rinse well under running water.

^ Tilt the locking clamp to the side. The drain pump is beneath the non-return valve (see arrow). ^ Before returning the non-return valve, check that the drain pump is not blocked. Spin the propeller several times in both directions to check for obstructions. ^ Carefully refit the non-return valve and secure it with the locking clamp. ^ Refit and lock the filter in place.
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ABSTRACT

The performance and user safety study examined 11 dishwashers, which were graded for their performance according to the energy label. In addition, washing tests were conducted with short wash programmes, as is normal practice. A risk analysis specially designed for the study evaluated the user and safety features. Dishwashers were graded on the basis of their performance and features related to their usability and user safety. Three dishwashers were graded good, six fairly good and two satisfactory. The scale ranged from good to poor. The energy efficiency class of the dishwashers was listed as A on their product documentation, which all machines achieved within the tolerance level (15 %) accepted in the standard EN 50242. The energy consumption of large dishwashers with a 12-set capacity was measured from 1.02 to 1.13 kWh, while the consumption of small dishwashers with a 4-to-6-set capacity fell between 0.53 and 0.68 kWh. The washing performance class of all dishwashers was listed as A, which a majority of the machines achieved within the tolerance level (6 %) accepted in the standard. Two machines received a grade of B, and one received C. Eight dishwashers claimed drying efficiency class A, although testing confirmed it for only six. One machine received A/B. The drying efficiency class of the other machines was BD. The washing cycles used for energy labelling were long, between 143 and 173 minutes, while the short wash programmes ranged from 39 to 158 minutes. With the majority of dishwashers, the washing results were about the same as those for the energy-label tests. Three dishwashers performed worse than the control programme. The user friendliness of dishwashers ranged from satisfactory to good. Clear electronic readouts for the user on the programme, adjustment measures, cleaning, and failure signals enhance user friendliness and safety. Although the baskets were more adjustable than before, there is still room for improvement. The study paid special attention to user safety in relation to installation, placement, and wiring. The user safety grades ranged from satisfactory to good. The functionality of electronic water safety systems could not be compared on the basis of their names and inadequate documentation. A doubled inlet hose improves the management of leaks, but information about whether the electricity should be on or not were vague. There were risk factors involving the fastening of hoses and lead-ins, and in case of two dishwashers, the sharp edges of the appliance. Very little information was available on the placement of the dishwashers in a raised cupboard. Keywords: dishwasher, energy label, washing performance, electricity consumption, user friendliness.