Before using for the first time
Before using for the first time, please note the following points.
Setting the water softener.
The water softener must be set to corre- spond to the water hardness in your area. This can be obtained from your local water company, or by using a test kit that can be purchased from the Miele Parts Department.
The salt reservoir must only be filled with water and salt. Never fill it with de- tergent.
Adding rinse aid.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid reser- voir with detergent will damage the res- ervoir.
Only use detergents and rinse aids for- mulated for domestic dishwashers.
Choose the correct program.
Different wash programs should be se- lected for different loads and different degrees of soiling. See the program chart for further program descriptions.
Add the correct amount of detergent.
Generally, 1 ½ tablespoons 
of detergent is enough for most wash loads. Not enough or too much deter- gent can lead to poor wash results.
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 items that are too tall for the baskets or hang through the bottom of the baskets. 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, if necessary.
See the corresponding sections for de- tailed information on the above points.
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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