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 (part no. 0014619).
The salt reservoir must only be filled with water and salt. Never fill it with detergent.
Adding rinse aid.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid reservoir with liquid or powder deter- gent will damage the reservoir.
Only use detergents and rinse aids for- mulated for domestic dishwashers.
Add the correct amount of detergent.
Follow the recommendations on page 26 to determine how much detergent to use. Not enough or too much detergent can lead to poor wash results.
Overdosing, in combination with soft water and high water temperatures, can lead to cloudy glassware.
Cleaning results vary from brand to brand. If you are not satisfied with the results from one brand, try another quality brand before contacting the Miele Service Department for advice.
It is important to choose the correct programme.
Different wash programmes should be selected for different loads and differ- ent degrees of soiling. See the pro- gramme chart for further programme descriptions.
When the dishwasher is run for the first time, the selected programme will not start for approximately 7 minutes.
During these 7 minutes, the Water softener reactivation programme is run, and the 8 k indicator lamp will be on.
Load the dishes correctly.
Load the dishes so that water can con- tact all surfaces. Ensure that the spray arms are not blocked by items which are too tall for the basket or which ex- tend through the bottom of the basket. If necessary, manually rotate the spray arms to test for clearance.
The combination filter in the base of the wash cabinet and the spray arms must be kept clean.
The spray arms and the filters should be periodically checked and cleaned if necessary.
See the corresponding chapters for de- tailed information on the above points.
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