Cleaning and Care
Cleaning the water inlet filter
A filter is incorporated in the intake hose attached to the dishwasher’s 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 Miele.
,The plastic valve housing on the intake hose contains electrical components and should not be submerged, 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 needle nose pliers 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
^Slowly turn on the valve and test for leaks.
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