Before using for the first time
Before using for the first time, please note the following.
Setting the water softener
The water softener must be set to corre- spond to the water hardness in your area. The water hardness can be deter- mined by calling your local water com- pany, or by using a test kit that can be purchased from the Miele Technical service Department.
The salt reservoir must only be filled with water and salt. Never fill it with de- tergent.
Adding rinse aid
Accidentally filling the rinse aid reser- voir with detergent will damage the reservoir.
Only use detergents and rinse aids for- mulated for domestic dishwashers.
Choose the correct program
Wash programs should be selected de- pending on load size and degree of soiling. See the Program Chart for pro- gram descriptions.
Add correct detergent amount
Generally, 1 ½ tablespoons (25 ml) of detergent is enough for most normally soiled loads. Not enough or too much detergent can lead to poor wash re- sults. See “Adding detergent”.
Cleaning results vary among detergent brands. If you are not satisfied with the wash results, try another brand of de- tergent.
Load dishes correctly
Load dishes so that water can reach all surfaces. Check that the spray arms are not blocked by tall or large items. If necessary, manually rotate the spray arms to check clearance.
The combination filter in the base of the wash cabinet and the spray arms must be kept clean.
These should be regularly inspected and cleaned.
See the “Cleaning and care” section for more detailed information.
Every dishwasher is tested before leaving the factory. Any water re- maining in the machine is from these tests and does not indicate that the machine has been used.
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