Operating instructions for dishwashers To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions as well as the installation plan before it is in‐ stalled and used for the first time. en-GB HG06 M.-Nr. 09 645 430 2 Contents Guide to the appliance........................................................................................... 6 Overview .................................................................................................................. 6 Control panel............................................................................................................ 7 Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 8 Caring for the environment ................................................................................. 17 Disposal of the packing material............................................................................ 17 Disposing of your old appliance ............................................................................ 17 Energy saving washing .......................................................................................... 18 Before using for the first time............................................................................. 19 Opening the door................................................................................................... 19 Closing the door .................................................................................................... 19 Safety lock ............................................................................................................. 19 Water softener........................................................................................................ 20 Displaying and setting the water hardness....................................................... 21 Before using the appliance for the first time, you require:..................................... 23 Dishwasher salt...................................................................................................... 23 Adding salt........................................................................................................ 24 Add salt reminder.............................................................................................. 25 Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 26 Adding rinse aid................................................................................................ 26 Rinse aid refill reminder .................................................................................... 27 Setting the rinse aid dosage ............................................................................. 28 Loading the dishwasher ...................................................................................... 29 Notes...................................................................................................................... 29 Upper basket ......................................................................................................... 31 Adjusting the upper basket............................................................................... 32 Lower basket ......................................................................................................... 33 Cutlery.................................................................................................................... 35 Cutlery tray........................................................................................................ 35 Loading examples.................................................................................................. 36 Dishwashers with cutlery tray ........................................................................... 36 Operation .............................................................................................................. 38 Detergent ............................................................................................................... 38 Adding detergent .............................................................................................. 40 Switching on .......................................................................................................... 41 Selecting a programme.......................................................................................... 41 Starting a programme ............................................................................................ 42 Time display........................................................................................................... 42 Energy management.............................................................................................. 43 3 Contents At the end of the programme................................................................................. 43 Switching off .......................................................................................................... 44 Unloading the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 44 Interrupting a programme ...................................................................................... 45 Changing a programme ......................................................................................... 45 Programme options ............................................................................................. 46 Short ................................................................................................................ 46 DetergentAgent...................................................................................................... 46 Refill reminders ...................................................................................................... 47 Delay start.............................................................................................................. 48 Adjust Sensor wash ............................................................................................... 50 Memory.................................................................................................................. 51 Optimise standby................................................................................................... 52 Factory default ....................................................................................................... 53 Programme chart ................................................................................................. 54 Cleaning and care ................................................................................................ 58 Cleaning the wash cabinet..................................................................................... 58 Cleaning the door and the door seal ..................................................................... 58 Cleaning the door front .......................................................................................... 59 Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ................................................................ 60 Cleaning the filters ................................................................................................. 60 Cleaning the spray arms ........................................................................................ 62 Problem solving guide ......................................................................................... 63 Technical problems ................................................................................................ 63 Water inlet fault ...................................................................................................... 65 Water drainage fault............................................................................................... 66 General problems................................................................................................... 67 Noises .................................................................................................................... 68 Unsatisfactory washing result................................................................................ 69 Maintenance......................................................................................................... 72 Cleaning the water inlet filter ................................................................................. 72 Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve ..................................................... 73 After sales service ............................................................................................... 74 Repairs................................................................................................................... 74 Guarantee .............................................................................................................. 74 Note for test institutes............................................................................................ 74 Optional accessories........................................................................................... 75 4 Contents Electrical connection........................................................................................... 77 Electrical connection U.K....................................................................................... 77 Plumbing............................................................................................................... 78 The Miele waterproof