baby bottles, cutting boards and preparation dishware. X X X X Express "Quick program" for lightly soiled dishware, e.g. party dishware, not suitable for detergent tabs. X X X X Rinse & Hold To rinse dishes when a complete program is not needed detergent is not recommended. X Usage: Electrical -0.01 -1.23 kwh Water -1.3 -5.3 gal (5 -20l) Use Standby A few minutes after the last key is pressed or at the end of the program the dishwasher will switch into Standby mode to save energy. The display and the indicators are turned off and only the Start/Stop flashes slowly. . To turn the dishwasher back on press any key (except ). If refill salt and/or rinse aid or a fault are present in the display, the dishwasher will switch into Standby mode. At the end of a program The program is complete when a "0" appears in the time display and the "End" indicator lights up. In the "Express" program, the drying fan will run for a few minutes after the program is completed. To avoid damage to counter tops rom steam, open the door after the the end of the program either fully or keep it closed until you are removing all the dishes. . Unload the dishwasher. Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot. Allow the dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading them. If you open the door fully after switching off, the dishes will cool much faster. Unloading the lower basket first will prevent water drops from the upper basket and cutlery tray (depending on model) from dropping onto dishes in the lower basket. . Turn the dishwasher off "". The dishwasher continues to use electricity until turned off with the "" button. Preparing your appliance for an extended vacation If you elect to turn off the water to your home for an extended period of time, please note that this may not be enough to reduce the risk of a leak. To be completely safe, you must turn off the water supply to each individual appliance. This means under the sink for a dishwasher, at the laundry bib for your washer, etc. Use Interrupting a program A program is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. If the door is closed again, the program will continue from where it was interrupted. Water in the dishwasher is hot. Danger of scalding. Only open the door if absolutely necessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so. Before closing the door again, leave it ajar for approx. 20 seconds. This will enable the temperature in the wash cabinet to settle. Close the door firmly until it clicks into place. Changing a program If the detergent dispenser flap is already open, do not change the program. If a program has already started and you wish to change it: . Press the Start / Stop button for at least one second. The program is canceled. The "Start / Stop" indicator light flashes. . Select and start the desired program. Additional options Factory default All settings can be reset to factory default. . Press the . button to turn the dishwasher off. . Press and hold the Start / Stop button and turn the dishwasher on simultaneously using the . button. Keep the Start / Stop button pressed for at least four seconds until the "Start / Stop" indicator light comes on. If it does not come on, start over. . Press the Program button 12 times. The lower most program indicator flashes once long and twice short. The "Cleaning" progress indicator shows whether a setting has been set differently to the default setting. – "Cleaning" progress indicator flashes: All values are set to the default settings – "Cleaning" progress indicator is off: At least one setting has been changed. . Press the ''Start / Stop" button if you wish to reset the dishwasher to the default settings. The setting is saved immediately. . Press the . button to turn the dishwasher off. Frequently asked questions Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause personal injury or machine damage. Technical faults Problem Possible fault Solution The Start / Stop indicator does not flash after the dishwasher is turned on with "". The machine is not plugged in. Insert the plug. The fuse has tripped. Reset the circuit breaker. See data plate for minimum amperage. The dishwasher stops during a program. The fuse has tripped. Reset the circuit breaker. See data plate for minimum amperage. The program cycle There may be a technical – Turn the dishwasher off indicators "Cleaning", fault. "". "Drying" and "End" After a few seconds: flash at the same time. – Turn the dishwasher on "". – Select the desired program with the "Program" button. – Press the "Start / Stop" button. If the problem persists, contact Technical Service. The drain pump is running when the door is open. The waterproof system has activated. – Turn off the water supply. – Contact Miele Technical Service. Frequently asked questions Problems water Intake / Drain Problem Possible fault Solution The "Intake / Drain"...