Miele PFD 408 U [240V] - User Manual

Guide to the manual 6 Warnings  Warnings contain information related to safety. This alerts you to the potential danger of injury to people or damage to property.Read the warnings carefully and follow the instructions and direc-tions. Notes Notes contain information that is particularly important t...

Guide to the manual 7 Symbols used on the commercial dishwasher Symbol Legend For warnings and safety notes; see “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” ETL mark Do not dispose of electrical machines in house-hold waste; they need to be disposed of sepa-rately, see “Disposal of your old machine” Manufacture...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 APPROPRIATE USE This Commercial Dishwasher complies with all current local and national safety require-ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material damage.WARNING:When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the follow...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 Proper installation  Do not install the machine in an area where a danger of explosion or of freezing tempera- tures may be present.  To ensure the stability of undercounter dishwashers, these units may only be installed beneath a continuous countertop that is bolte...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 Correct use  This dishwasher is designed for operation with water and cleaning agents suitable for use in dishwashers only. Organic solvents and flammable liquid agents must not be used. This could cause an explosion, damage rubber or plastic components in the dishw...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11 Accessories  Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with this dishwasher. Miele will provide you with the article designations of the accessories.  Only use Miele baskets and inserts with this dishwasher. Using baskets and inserts made by other...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12 Disposal of your old dishwasher  For safety and environmental reasons, dispose of all process chemicals according to the manufacturer's instructions and to safety regulations. Safety goggles and protective glovesshould be worn.  Remove or disable the door lock, so ...

Caring for the environment 13 Disposal of the packing material The cardboard box and packing materialsprotect the appliance during shipping. Theyhave been designed to be recyclable.Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc.are disposed of safely and kept out of thereach of children. Danger of suf...

Machine description 14 Appliance overview a Air inlet for fresh air (depending on themodel) b Door lock c Upper basket runners d Top machine spray arm e Upper basket water connection f Lower machine spray arm g Lower basket runners h Data plate i Rinsing agent container j Door lock latch k Container...

Machine description 15 Control panel a   On/Off switch For switching the dishwasher on and off b Service interfaceTesting and transmission point for MieleCustomer Service c   button (language selection) For selecting the display language d Touch displayFor displaying and selecting control ele-ment...

Machine description 16 LEDs in the buttons Light-emitting diodes are incorporated in the buttons. They indicate the status of the dish-washer. Button LED Display Status Display(Reaction to   On/Off switch) ON The dishwasher is switched on. OFF The dishwasher is switched off. Start/Stop button Pulsi...

User profiles 17 User groups Users can be divided into two groups: - Daily operators Daily operators must be instructed on thefunctions and on operating and loadingthe dishwasher and trained regularly toguarantee safe daily use. - Experienced operators Experienced operators can additionallyblock acc...

Operation tips 18 Operation Operation is carried out via the touch displayas well as via the buttons on the controlpanel.The sensor controls on the control panel andthe buttons on the display react to finger tipcontact. Every touch on the sensor controlsis confirmed by a keypad tone. You can ad-just...

Operation tips 19 Standby/Off If the dishwasher has not been used for10 minutes, it can be set to standby orswitched off automatically.In standby mode, the dishwasher remainsswitched on and the Start/Stop button flashes. The dishwasher can be reactivatedby pressing the Start/Stop button, touching th...

Operation tips 20 Depending on the context, numbers en-tered directly may be rounded up or down.If, for example, it is only possible to entervalues in increments of 10 (10, 20, 30,etc.), the value is rounded down to 10when you enter 12, and rounded up to 20when you enter 15. Status window   Target...

Commissioning 21 Installation and connection Before commissioning, the dishwasher mustbe securely installed, and the water inlet,drain hoses, and the power cord correctlyconnected. Follow the instructions in “In-stallation”, “Water connection”, and “Electri-cal connection” as well as the installatio...

Commissioning 22 Setting the time of day The time of day is set in the set time of dayformat.  OK 08:15 3231 30 2928 Time 10 11 12 13 14  Set the time of day and confirm your se-lection with the OK  button. Setting the temperature units OK 08:15 Temperature unit °C °F - °C Temperature display in C...

Commissioning 23 Selecting water connections All available water connections are activatedin the control system at the factory. Individ-ual water connections can be subsequentlydeactivated, e.g., if no connection optionsare available for them. Following commissioning, the water con-nections can be r...

Opening and closing the door 24 Door lock Depending on the model, the dishwashersare equipped with a Comfort Door Lock withelectronic door lock or a pull-open lock.Dishwashers with a Comfort Door Lock havea   door button on the control panel. This button is not available on machines with apull-open...

Opening and closing the door 25 If the machine is switched on, the followingmessage is shown on the display when theemergency release is triggered:  Emergency release: To continue, openthe door. The message is acknowledged when thedoor is closed. Pull-open lock In the case of dishwashers with a pul...

Filling the container for reactivation salt 26 Water hardness In order to achieve excellent cleaning re-sults, the machine requires a supply of softwater with a low calcium content. Hard tapwater results in the build-up of calcium de-posits on wash items and on the wash cabi-net walls.Tap water with...

Filling the container for reactivation salt 27 Settings table gr/gal ppm CaCO 3 mmol/l Display gr/gal ppm CaCO 3 mmol/l Display   0     0   0   0 36   650   6.5 36   1   20 0.2   1 37   670   6.7 37   2   40 0.4   2 38   680   6.8 38   3   50 0.5   3 39   700   7.0 39   4   70 0.7   4 40   720   7.2...

Filling the container for reactivation salt 28 Salt refill indicator If the level in the salt container is low and areactivation is carried out, the followingmessage appears on the display:  OK Refill salt -appliance will be lockedshortly.  Confirm the message with OK .  Fill the salt container a...

Filling the container for reactivation salt 29 Filling the container for reactivationsalt  When filling the salt container, only open the door halfway to ensure that all the salt gets into the container.  Press the button on the lid of the salt con-tainer in the direction of the arrow. The ac-cess...

Cleaning agent and rinsing agent 30 Dispensing systems  Risk to health due to process chemicals.Some process chemicals may be corro-sive and irritant. Swallowing processchemicals can cause chemical burns inthe mouth and throat or lead to asphyxia-tion. If process chemicals get into theeyes, they ca...

Cleaning agent and rinsing agent 31   Power supply connection for DOS 1, cleaning agent (depending on the model).   Power supply connection for DOS 4, rins- ing agent.   Connections for dispensing hoses.  Damage caused by incorrect voltage. Before fitting the dispenser module, com-pare the conne...

Cleaning agent and rinsing agent 32 The level markers in the powder dispensingcanister with the door in the horizontal posi-tion equate to the amount dispensed inmilliliters (ml). The max. capacity is approx.60 ml of cleaning agent.The amount in ml equates to approx. theamount normally recommended i...

Cleaning agent and rinsing agent 33 Liquid cleaning agent is dispensed from anexternal media canister via a suction wand.Depending on the model, liquid cleaningagent is dispensed either via an internal dis-penser pump or via an external dispensermodule. Dispenser modules are installed byMiele Custom...

Cleaning agent and rinsing agent 34 Rinse aid Rinsing agent is necessary to ensure waterdoes not cling and leave marks on washitems, and to help wash items dry faster af-ter the final rinse.The rinsing agent concentration must be ad-justed in the following circumstances: - If there are spots of wate...

Cleaning agent and rinsing agent 35  Wipe up any spilled rinsing agent thor-oughly. This prevents over-foaming duringthe next program.Alternatively, you can start the Cold  pro- gram to rinse off any spilled rinsing agent. Refill indicator When the fill level in the rinsing agent con-tainer is low,...

Loading the dishwasher 36 Preparing the wash items Remove coarse food residues from dish-ware.There is no need to pre-rinse items underrunning water! Tips  Risk of damage caused by acids and solvents.Acid or solvent residues, especially hy-drochloric acid or chlorides, may not getinside the wash ca...

Loading the dishwasher 37 It is recommended - When purchasing new dishware and cut- lery, make sure they are dishwasher-safe ifyou want to wash them in the dishwasher. - Clouding may occur on glasses after fre- quent rinses in the dishwasher. Whenwashing delicate glasses in the dish-washer, ensure t...

Loading the dishwasher 38 Upper basket Use the upper basket for small, lightweight,and delicate items such as cups, saucers,glasses, dessert bowls, etc. Light, heat-re-sistant plastic items can also be loaded inthe upper basket.Smaller shallow pots and pans can also bewashed in the upper basket. APF...

Loading the dishwasher 39 Adjusting the upper basket In order to obtain more space for taller itemsin the lower or upper basket, the upper bas-ket can be adjusted between two verticalpositions that are approx. 2" (5 cm) apart.  Pull out the upper basket.  Unscrew the lock nuts on both sides. ...

Loading the dishwasher 40 Lower basket Place larger and heavier wash items such asplates, serving platters, pots, bowls, etc. inthe lower basket. Only place thin, delicate glasses in a suitableinsert or lower basket. Always arrange plates with the top sidefacing inward, as shown in the pictures, toa...

Loading the dishwasher 41 Use of plastic trays The APFD 220 Lower Basket Carrier can beloaded with plastic trays measuring 19 3/4"x 19 3/4" (500 x 500 mm). The special O 885 Upper Basket Carrier isrequired for loading plastic trays in the upperbasket (max. loading height for wash items5"...

Operation 42 Switching on  Switch on the water supply faucet if it isoff. The dishwasher needs to be connected tothe electricity supply.  Press and hold the   button until the fol- lowing appears on the display: As soon as the dishwasher is ready for oper-ation, the display message changes to sho...

Operation 43 Selecting a program Choose your program according to the typeof wash items and the degree of soiling.As soon as you have selected a program, theLED for the Start/Stop  button starts to flash.Use the   button to return to the program selection screen before the program starts,e.g., to s...

Operation 44  08:15  Status Normal plus 66°C 0:19 h Start at Timer  12:30 Options This activates the timer.Selecting Delete allows you to delete the en- tries and deactivate the timer.You can add or switch off functions such as AutoOpen or Dry+ for the next program via Extras (depending on the mo...

Operation 45 End of the program After a program has ended normally, the LEDof the Start/Stop button will go out and thefollowing will appear on the display.  Program completed successfully In addition to this, an audible signal willsound for approx. 3 seconds (factory de-fault). The audible signal ...

Operation 46 Interrupting a program A program which is already running shouldonly be interrupted if strictly necessary, e.g.,if the wash items are moving significantly.  Danger of scalding, burning, and chemical burnsThe wash items, the load carrier, and theinterior of the wash cabinet may be veryh...

Operation 47 Canceling a program Only cancel a program which has alreadystarted if strictly necessary, e.g., if you wantto change the program.In the event of a fault, the program will becanceled automatically.  Risk of scalding and burning due to hot wash items.The wash items and the wash cabinetma...

  Machine functions 48 The    Machine functions menu includes rele- vant functions to support daily routine tasks.The factory settings are indicated by atick   . A description of how to configure settings is provided after the overview. Menu structure    Machine functions    Filter interval *) ...

  Machine functions 49 Filter interval The air filters for active drying inside the ma-chine have a limited service life. For this rea-son, the filters must be replaced regularly.For more information on replacing the filter;see “Cleaning and care/Changing the filter ”.You can use the following menu...

  Machine functions 50 You will then be asked if you want to startthe filling process, e.g.:  08:15 Start filling dispensing paths? Yes No  Select Yes to start the process. The dispensing system is filled automati-cally. The message Filling of dispensing paths completed is displayed following suc...

  Machine functions 51 Dry+ Dry+ active drying is only available on dishwashers with a drying fan (dependingon the model). Dry+ active drying accelerates and improves the drying process at the end of the pro-gram. When the door is closed, a fan con-veys filtered fresh air into the wash cabinetfor a...

  Machine functions 52 AutoOpen AutoOpen is an additional assisted drying function. At the end of the program, the dooropens slightly to allow residual moisture toescape from the wash cabinet more quickly.The door is opened as soon as the tempera-ture in the wash cabinet has dropped belowa certain ...

  Settings 53 Basic parameters for machine control arestored in the    Settings menu. The factory settings are indicated by atick   . A description of how to configure settings is provided after the overview. Menu structure    Settings    Time    Clock format    12 h    24 h       Set time...

  Settings 54 Time of day The time of day is required for the displayand the delay start, for example. The dateformat and the current time of day have tobe set. There is no automatic adjustment be-tween daylight savings and standard time.You need to make this adjustment your-self as necessary. Sele...

  Settings 55 Date The date format and the current date have tobe set. Selecting the date format The menu is saved under the following inputpath.    Settings    Date    Date format  08:15 Date format DD/MM/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY YYYY/MM/DD - DD is the day (D = day)- MM is the month (M = month)- YYYY i...

  Settings 56 Display brightness You can also set the brightness of the dis-play.The menu is saved under the following inputpath.    Settings    Display brightness OK  08:15 Brighter Darker Display brightness  Adjust the brightness of the display andsave the setting by pressing OK . Volume An a...

  Settings 57 Welcome tone There is a brief melody when the machine isswitched on and off. You can use this optionto switch this melody off and back on again.The menu is saved under the following inputpath.    Settings    Welcome Melody  08:15 Welcome Melody On Off - On A welcome melody is playe...

  Additional settings 58 The    Additional settings menu incorporates all administrative processes and settings. Access to the    Additional settings menu is protected by a PIN code.You must enter the correct PIN code toopen the menu. Menu structure    Extended settings    Program lock filter ...

  Additional settings 61 Filter program lock The filter combination in the wash cabinetfilters coarse dirt particles out of the washwater. If dirt particles enter the circulationsystem, they may clog the spray arms,valves, etc.It is possible to stop the program from start-ing if the micro-fine filt...

  Additional settings 63 Program release There is an option to block individual pro-grams. Blocked programs are no longeravailable in the program selection screen.This ensures, for example, that only pro-grams suitable for the wash items are used.The menu is saved under the following inputpath.   ...

  Additional settings 64 Program parameters The program parameters should be adjustedto suit technical requirements and the washitems.Additional specialist knowledge about themachine and its processes is required tomodify program parameters and this shouldtherefore be undertaken only by experienced...

  Additional settings 65 Final rinse temperature The final rinse temperature is reached byheating up the wash water. The temperatureneeds to be adjusted to the task. This menu option is not available on dish-washers with Dry+ drying.  OK 08:15 78 79 80 °C 81 82 Final rinse temperature  Set the te...

  Additional settings 66 Changing the name You can change a program name if required.The preceding symbol cannot be changed.  Select the Program name option. Names can consist of up to 15 characters in-cluding spaces. The following options areavailable for naming: - Letters from A to Z ; each new ...

  Additional settings 67 A0 value display The A 0 value is a standard known from med- ical technology for the destruction of micro-organisms with moist heat (cf. ISO 15883);it is calculated from the temperature andholding time. The information “A 0 value” that is displayed at the end of the program...

  Additional settings 68 Door dispenser    Cleaning agent door One of the following messages is displayedif you have selected Cleaning agent door .  OK “Cleaning agent door” is active. Noadditional settings are necessary. - Door dispenser is activated  No further settings are possible. Confirmth...

  Additional settings 70 Dispensing concentration The dispensing concentration for liquidprocess chemicals is set in the same way forall dispensing systems. The setting appliesto all programs. This selection is only available if the corre-sponding dispensing system is present(depending on the model...

  Additional settings 71 Water hardness The water hardness setting is described in“Filling the salt container ”. Reactivation notification In order to plan wash phases more effec-tively, you can have the remaining number ofwash cycles before the next reactivation dis-played as a notification.When t...

  Additional settings 72 PIN code Access to relevant system settings and ma-chine functions that require advancedknowledge of the machine and its processescan be protected by PIN codes. A PIN codeconsists of 3 numbers from 0–9 in any or-der. The factory-assigned PIN code is 800.  If a PIN code is ...

  Additional settings 73 Changing the PIN code When a new PIN code is entered, the oldPIN code is overwritten and is perma-nently deleted. It is therefore not possibleto reinstate the old code.If a PIN code is lost, a new code must beissued by Miele Customer Service. Assign a new PIN code by select...

  Additional settings 74 Networking /WiFi Your dishwasher is equipped with an inte-grated WiFi module.You can connect your dishwasher to your lo-cal network in order to use digital solutionsfrom Miele.Once the dishwasher is connected to yourlocal network, more menu options are addedto the “Further ...

  Additional settings 75 If the connection fails, you have probably notactivated WPS on your router quicklyenough. Repeat the steps above.  08:15 Network/WiFi Deactivate Set up again Connection status Reset  - Deactivate The WiFi connection is deactivated butthe connection options are retained. T...

  Additional settings 76 RemoteUpdate This menu option only appears if the dish-washer has been integrated into the WiFinetwork. When a new version of the dishwasher con-trol system is available, you can decidewhether or not to automatically update it.The menu is saved under the following inputpath...

  Additional settings 77 Factory default settings If necessary, the modified program parame-ters or all dishwasher parameters can be re-set to the factory default settings. The factory default settings should only berestored in consultation with CustomerService. The menu is saved under the followin...

Cleaning and care 78 MAINTENANCE To prolong the service life of the dishwasher,maintenance should be carried out at least once a year by Miele Customer Service. This service work covers the followingpoints: - Door mechanism and door seal- Screw connectors and connections in the wash cabinet - Water ...

Cleaning and care 79 Wipe lock  You can lock the display when cleaning thecontrol panel and the display to preventaccidental operation during cleaning.   Target temperature:66°C Actual temperature:51°C Information AutoOpen  Open the status window by tapping anddragging the orange bar at the top ...

Cleaning and care 80 Cleaning the wash cabinet The wash cabinet is largely self-cleaning,provided that the correct amount of deter-gent is always used.If, despite this, lime scale or grease depositsaccumulate in the cabinet, these can be re-moved with a proprietary dishwashercleaner (available from ...

Cleaning and care 81 Cleaning the flat and micro-fine filters  Remove the coarse filter as described be-fore.  Grasp the micro-fine filter by the upper rimand turn it in the direction of the arrow torelease it. Then lift it out.  Remove the flat filter.  Rinse the filters under running water. If...

Cleaning and care 82  Use a pointed object to push food parti-cles that are stuck in the spray arm jetsinto the spray arm.  Rinse the spray arms thoroughly underrunning water. Reinstall the spray arms and check thatthey rotate freely.Make sure that the spray arm with the yel-low bayonet fitting is...

Troubleshooting 83 With the aid of the following guide, most minor problems can be corrected without contact-ing Miele. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to contactMiele Customer Service.The following guide should help you to find the reason for a malfunction or fault, an...

Troubleshooting 84 Faults with water inlet or drainage Problem Possible cause and solution One of the following faultmessages or notificationsappears on the display: Before remedying the fault:  Turn the dishwasher off with the   button. F404 Water inlet, cold too low:check water inlet. Open water...

Troubleshooting 85 Cancel with fault code If a program is canceled and a fault code appears, e.g., Fault F XXX (where XXX represents a number), there could be a serious technical fault.In the event of a program being canceled and a fault code being shown:  Turn the dishwasher off with the   button...

Troubleshooting 86 Problem Possible cause and solution Fault F 492, 541 The program has not started properly. There may be water inthe wash cabinet.  Clean the filter combination (see “Cleaning and care”).  Clean the non-return valve (see “Frequently asked ques-tions”). Fault F 550 The Waterproof ...

Troubleshooting 87 Door Problem Possible cause and solution The door opens again afterbeing closed. If the door is closed with too much force, the Comfort DoorLock will open it again.  Guide the door into the door lock with less force. Hot wash cabinet: Risk of in-jury, take care when openingthe do...

Troubleshooting 88 General problems with the dishwasher Problem Possible cause and solution The dishwasher does notrespond to any button. Theindicator lights and the dis-play are dark. The dishwasher is switched off after 10 minutes to save en-ergy.  Press the   button to switch the dishwasher bac...

Troubleshooting 89 Problem Possible cause and solution Peak-load negotiation: Heatingmode temporarily disabled. This is not a fault.Your energy management system has detected a peak loadin the power supply. Some components in the dishwasherstop operating for the duration of the peak-load negotiation...

Troubleshooting 90 Poor cleaning results Problem Possible cause and solution The dishware is not clean. The dishware was not loaded correctly.  Please observe the instructions in “Application technology,Preparing the wash items”. The program was not suitable for the requirements.  Select a more su...

Frequently asked questions 92 Cleaning the water inlet filter A filter is incorporated in the screw connec-tion to protect the water intake valve. If thefilter is soiled, insufficient water flows intothe wash cabinet.  Risk of electric shock from voltage. The plastic housing of the water connec-tio...

Program chart 94 Program Application Powder cleaning agent (if liquid cleaning agent is not dis- pensed) The following dosages are based on Miele cleaning products. Please follow manufacturer’s instruc- tions.  Normal Program for regular use to completely wash a full load of normallysoiled dishes 2...

Miele Service 96 Customer Service If, despite following the notes in these oper-ating instructions, you are unable to rectify aproblem, please contact one of the follow-ing, quoting the fault code shown on the dis-play: - your Miele dealer, or- Miele Customer Service Contact details for Miele Custom...

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 97 Please refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions.To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, please contact Miele for additional instruc-tions. Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most currentproduct specif...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 98 Installation  Damage caused by condensation. In order to reduce the risk of damage fromcondensation, the cabinetry in the areaaround the dishwasher should be de-signed for commercial use.Only use cabinetry that is designed forcommercial use. The dishwasher must be sta...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 99 Adjustable toe-kick panel (depending on the model) Dishwashers with internal dispensing or ac-tive drying have an adjustable toe-kick panel.  Level the dishwasher.  Open the dishwasher door halfway andloosen the two screws now visible at thetop of the toe-kick panel....

Installation *INSTALLATION* 100 Depending on the undercounter situation,the stainless steel cover plate supplied canbe attached to the lower edge of the coun-tertop. The stainless steel cover plate pro-tects the lower edge of the countertopagainst steam damage. Leveling and securing the dishwasher T...

Electrical connection *INSTALLATION* 101 Electrical connection  Danger caused by improper electrical connectionAll electrical connection work must becarried out by a qualified electrician in ac-cordance with local and national safetyregulations.Ask a qualified specialist to complete theelectrical c...

Electrical connection *INSTALLATION* 102 Peak-load negotiation The dishwasher is suitable for use in an en-ergy management system. For this purpose,the dishwasher must be technically adaptedand the controls reset by Miele CustomerService. Please contact Miele Customer Service foradditional informati...

Plumbing *INSTALLATION* 103 Connecting the water inlet  Health risk posed by process chemi- calsWater in the dishwasher must not beused as drinking water.Do not drink water from the dishwasher. Do not re-use removable sets of hoses.Donot re-use removable hose attachments.Use the sets of hoses suppl...

Plumbing *INSTALLATION* 104 Connecting the water drainage sys-tem - The dishwasher drainage system has a non-return valve, which prevents dirty wa-ter from flowing back into the dishwashervia the drain hose. - The dishwasher drainage hose should be connected to a separate on-site drainage system for...

Technical details 105 Imperial Metric Height with machine lidHeight without machine lid 32 7/8" adjustable + 2 1/4" 32 5/16" adjustable + 2 1/4" 835 mm adjustable +  60 mm820 mm adjustable + 60 mm Width 23 1/2" 598 mm DepthDepth with door open 23 1/2"47 1/4" 580 mm1,180 m...

Please have the model and serial numberof your machine available whencontacting Technical Service. U.S.A. Miele, Inc. National Headquarters ImporterMiele Limited Professional Division Miele ProfessionalTechnical Service Phone: 1-888-325-3957[email protected] Canada 161 Four Valley DriveVaughan, ON L...