Operating the dishwasher
Running the dishwasher
^Open the door.
^Make sure the spray arms are not blocked.
^Turn on the dishwasher using the "On" button (15).
^Select a wash program using the program selection buttons (22). The selected program indicator will light.
^Refer to the "Program guide" for details.
^Select "Top Solo" or "Delay Start" if desired. See "Additional features".
^Close the door.
The red optic indicator will come on.
The program will begin.
Do not end a program prematurely! Important program steps could be omitted (e.g. reactivating the water softener).
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.
At the end of a program
At the end of a program the optic indicator will flash.
The optic indicator will go out after an hour, or sooner if the door is opened.
After a program has ended:
^Open the door.
The optic indicator and the program indicator will go out.
^Press the "Off" button (16).
Allow 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).
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