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Operating Instructions Dishwashers To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en-US HG07 M.-Nr. 12 515 310...
Closing the door ......................21 Miele@home (depending on model) ................22 Basic settings........................23 Setting the language ....................23 Setting up Miele@home (depending on model) ..........23 Setting the water hardness ..................24 Reactivation salt ......................25 Filling the salt reservoir .................... 26 Refilling the salt......................
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Contents Hygiene cycle ........................38 Water connection......................38 Information ........................38 Showroom program ....................... 38 Factory default ........................ 38 Copyrights and licenses for the communication module......... 39 Caring for the environment ..................40 Energy-saving dishwashing................... 40 Loading the dishwasher....................41 General information .......................
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Contents Cleaning and care ......................70 Cleaning the wash cabinet.................... 70 Cleaning the door and the door seal ................70 Cleaning the control field ....................70 Cleaning the reflector panel..................70 Cleaning the appliance front..................71 Cleaning the spray arms....................72 Checking the filters in the wash cabinet..............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep the installation sheet and the operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
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It is most important that this basic safety requirement is fulfilled. If in doubt, the electrical installation should be checked by a qualified service technician. Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate or lack of grounding system (e.g., electric shock).
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The function and operation of the protective measures provided in the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not synchronized with the grid power supply, or these measures must be replaced by equivalent measures in the installation.
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To avoid any damage to the dishwasher, it must only be operated when it is connected to a fully vented plumbing system. The built-in Miele Waterproof system offers reliable protection against water damage if the following conditions are met: - Installation has been carried out correctly.
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cific cord of the same type (available from Miele Customer Service). For safety reasons, this must only be done by Miele Customer Ser- vice or a service technician authorized by Miele. Do not place the dishwasher on the water inlet hose. The water in- ...
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The machine must only be operated with properly adjusted door springs. If the door cannot be adjusted properly, contact Miele. The minimum/maximum weight of the front panel is quoted in the technical data for your dishwasher on the Miele website.
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Accessories and parts Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war- ranty, performance, and, if applicable, product liability claims will be invalidated.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If you wish to transport the dishwasher, empty it and securely fas- ten all loose parts such as baskets, hoses, and power cords. Disposal of your old dishwasher Remove the door of the dishwasher so that children cannot be- ...
Notes on the operating instructions These operating instructions apply to Additional information and comments several different dishwasher models of Additional information and comments different heights. are contained in a narrow frame. The specific dishwasher models are re- ferred to as follows: Instructions for the user Standard = 32 1/16"...
Scope of delivery The following items are supplied: - dishwasher - operating instructions for using the dishwasher - installation sheet for installing the dishwasher - other installation accessories for in- stalling the dishwasher (see installa- tion sheet) - funnel for filling the reactivation salt (if available) - additional printed matter and add-ons if required...
Guide to the appliance Appliance overview a Door locking pins h Filter combination b Top spray arm i Salt reservoir c 3D MultiFlex cutlery tray j Data plate d Upper basket (depending on model) k Rinse aid reservoir e Middle spray arm l Detergent compartment f Aeration valve Lower basket (see next page)
Guide to the appliance Control field Extras Express Timer Back Program Normal Pots Crystal Quick Sani More a In-operation indicator light g Express button For indicating an ongoing wash pro- For reducing the program cycle time. gram when the door is closed. h Extras button b Display for selecting extras...
Guide to the appliance The OK button is used to confirm a Display functions message or setting and also to move to The display is used to select or set the the next menu or another level. following: Under More, a scroll bar will appear - the program in the right of the display.
Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.
Before using for the first time Every dishwasher is tested at the fac- Risk of scalding due to hot water. tory. There will be residual water in the During operation, water in the dish- machine from this test. It is not an in- washer may be very hot.
Before using for the first time Closing the door Push the baskets in. Raise the door upward until the catch engages. At the end of the program, if the Au- toOpen function is on, the door lock- ing rail must be fully retracted before the door is closed.
- A WiFi network functions cannot be guaranteed. - The Miele app Miele@home availability - A Miele user account. The user ac- The ability to use the Miele app de- count can be created via the Miele pends on the availability of the Miele@home service in your country.
Set up Miele@home Open the door. pear on the display. Turn the dishwasher on with the To set up Miele@home now, confirm button. by touching OK. The welcome screen will appear when Tip: To postpone setup until later, select the dishwasher is turned on.
Before using for the first time Setting the water hardness Finally, prompts will appear in the dis- play. The display changes to the screen for After confirming these prompts with setting the water hardness. OK, the messages Refill salt - The dishwasher must be programmed may appear.
Before using for the first time Reactivation salt If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than 5 gpg In order to achieve good cleaning re- (5 °dH – German scale), you do not sults, the dishwasher needs to operate need to add reactivation salt.
Before using for the first time Filling the salt reservoir Before filling the salt reservoir for the first time, you must fill it with approx. 1.5 L of water to enable the salt to dis- solve. Once the dishwasher has been com- missioned, there is always sufficient water in the salt reservoir.
Before using for the first time Refilling the salt After the salt reservoir has been filled, the refill indicator may still appear in the When the refill reminder Refill salt display if the salt concentration has not appears in the display, wait until the yet reached the correct level.
Before using for the first time Rinse aid If you only ever wish to use combina- tion detergent products in your dish- Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that washer, you do not need to add rinse water does not cling and leave marks on aid.
Before using for the first time Adding rinse aid Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This prevents excess foam developing dur- ing the next program. You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for best wash results (see “Rinse aid” un- der “Settings”).
Settings Changing settings You can alter the dishwasher’s controls to suit changing requirements by ad- Use the buttons to select the justing the settings (depending on menu option you want to change and model). confirm your selection with OK. The settings can be altered at any Sub-menu options that have already time.
Settings Language Water hardness The display can be set to appear in one Your dishwasher is fitted with a water of several different languages. softener. You can change the language used in - The dishwasher must be programmed the display and also the country via the to the correct water hardness for your sub-menu.
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Settings Setting the water hardness °d gr/gal °fH Display Select the water hardness level in your area and confirm with OK. 37-45 39-47 66-80 37-45 46-59 48-62 82-105 46-59 61-70 64-73 109-125 61-70...
Wi-Fi net- are to remain permanently activated for work: the respective program. Connect using App The Miele app is available to download free of charge from the Apple App ® Store or from the Google Play Store™.
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- Call up information on the program Displaying Connection status sequence of your dishwasher You can call up the current connection - Set up a Miele@home network with status of your dishwasher. other WiFi-enabled Miele appliances Select the menu op- Connection status tion and confirm with OK.
Even if the option is Remote control switched off, you can use the Miele app to call up information about your appli- ance. However, you cannot start any programs or change any settings from it.
- Some software updates can only be Deactivate RemoteUpdate if you do not carried out by Miele Customer Ser- want any updates to be downloaded au- vice. tomatically.
WiFi module settings (where applicable) Water connection have to be reset separately (see You can set your water connection type. “Miele@home” under “Settings”). If you select , the dish- Automatic Select and confirm with OK.
This software/ these software components are pro- tected by copyright. The copyrights held by Miele and third parties must be re- spected. This communication module contains software components which are distrib- uted under open source license condi- tions.
Caring for the environment Energy-saving dishwashing This dishwasher is exceptionally eco- nomical in its use of water and electric- ity. You can make the most of your machine by following these tips: - Washing in a dishwasher generally uses less water and energy than washing by hand.
Loading the dishwasher - The spray arms must not be blocked General information by items which are too tall or hang Remove coarse food residues from through the baskets. Test for free dishes. movement by manually rotating the There is no need to pre-rinse items un- spray arms.
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Loading the dishwasher Wash items not suitable for dishwash- Silverware previously cleaned ers: with a silver polish may still be damp or spotted at the end of a program, where - Wooden cutlery and dishes or items water has not run off smoothly. with wooden parts.
Loading the dishwasher Loading the FlexCare cup rack Upper basket You can put cups, small bowls, and flat Loading the upper basket dishes on the FlexCare cup rack. Glasses can be arranged along the Flex- Risk of damage due to water Care cup rack so they sit securely during leakage.
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Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the FlexCare cup rack Lowering the spikes You can set the height and depth of the On both front right-hand rows of spikes, cup rack at 2 different levels so that it you can lower every other spike to make can accommodate larger cups and so it easier to arrange larger dishes, like ce- that taller items can be placed under-...
Loading the dishwasher Lower the upper basket: Adjusting the upper basket In order to gain more space for taller items in the lower basket or upper bas- ket, the upper basket can be adjusted on 3 levels with 3/4" (2 cm) between each level.
Loading the dishwasher Lowering the spikes Lower basket The rows of spikes at the front are used Loading the lower basket for loading plates, soup bowls, platters, Place larger and heavier items such as dessert bowls, and saucers. plates, serving platters, saucepans, Both right-hand rows of spikes can be bowls, etc., in the lower basket.
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Loading the dishwasher FlexCare Glass & Bottle Loading the glass holder The glass and bottle holders are used to The silicone elements in the glass wash stemware, tall glasses, and bot- holder provide a stable and secure hold tles. for delicate stemware. Adjusting the FlexCare Glass &...
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Loading the dishwasher Loading the FlexCare Glass & Bottle The glass and bottle holders can be used to keep tall, narrow, and hollow containers, e.g., beer glasses, bottles, vases, secure during a program. Lean the containers into the holders. Tip: For the best cleaning results, use the “BottleClean”...
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Loading the dishwasher MultiClip The MultiClips enable you to fasten light wash items such as those made from plastic. Slightly lift the XL-Assist , fold it out , and hook it back in the new position . Secure light items to the MultiClips. Make sure that dishware does not obstruct the middle spray arm.
Loading the dishwasher You can push the left insert to the mid- Cutlery tray dle in order to accommodate tall items Arrange the cutlery in the cutlery tray and long stemmed glasses in the upper as shown. basket. You can put large and long utensils in Loading the 3D MultiFlex Tray the recessed center part of the tray.
Detergents There are different types of cleaning Active ingredients agent: Damage caused by using unsuit- - Powder and liquid gel cleaning agents. able cleaning agents. These cleaning agents allow you to Cleaning agents that are not suitable adjust the amount dispensed accord- for domestic dishwashers can cause ing to the load size and the level of damage to the dishwasher or to the...
Detergents Detergent dispensing Risk of chemical burns from de- tergent. The detergent compartment holds a maximum of 3 1/2" tablespoons. Dishwasher detergents can cause burning on the skin and in the eyes, There are marks in the detergent com- nose, mouth, and throat. partment to aid with dispensing: 1 1/4, 2 Avoid contact with detergents.
Detergents Adding detergent The detergent must not cause the detergent-compartment lid to get stuck. This can prevent the lid from opening during the program. Do not overfill the detergent com- partment. Ensure that the detergent packaging is properly closed after use. This pre- vents the detergent from getting damp and clumping together.
Operation Turning on the dishwasher Selecting a program Turn on the water supply if it is turned Choose your program according to the off. type of load and the degree of soiling. The different programs and their uses Open the door. are described in the Program overview ...
Operation Display of program duration Starting a program The estimated duration of the selected Start the program by closing the door. program appears on the display before If necessary, confirm the previously the program begins. If the door is displayed message with OK.
Operation End of the program Energy management At the end of the program, the in-opera- To save energy, the dishwasher will tion indicator light will be flashing slowly switch off automatically 10 minutes af- with the door shut. The audible signal ter the last time a button is pressed or may also be sounding.
Operation Turning off the dishwasher Unloading the dishwasher Open the door. Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot. Allow the The dishwasher can be turned off at dishes to cool until they are comfortable any time using the button.
Operation Interrupting a program Canceling or changing a pro- gram A program will be interrupted as soon as the door is opened. If a program is canceled, important If the door is closed again, the program program stages may be missed. will continue from the point it was at be- A program should only be canceled in fore the door was opened.
Options Activating the timer Timer Open the door. You can set the start time of a program. The program start time can be delayed Turn the dishwasher on with the for between 30 minutes and 24 hours. button. With start-time delays between ...
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Options Starting a program before the time for After you have activated the timer, all the timer has elapsed: the displays will turn off after a few minutes to save energy. A program can be started before the time for the timer has elapsed. Press the button to switch the dis- Proceed as follows: play back on again for a few minutes.
You can start your dishwasher remotely der Additional programs/Settings. using the Miele app. To do this, you first The option will also remain active if you need to install the app on your mobile...
Program overview Program When to use Program sequence Pre- Main Interim Final Drying rinse wash rinse rinse °F/°C °F/°C Normal Program for regular use to completely 122– 133– wash a full load of normally soiled dish- 167/50 149/56 ware with the ability to adjust energy and –75...
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Program overview Consumption Duration Energy Water Cold water Hot water Gallons/Liters Cold water Hot water 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C h:min h:min 0.97 1.05 3.2/12.1 3:01 2:43 1.40 1.55 3.4/13.0 3:29 3:11 0.85 1.05 3.3/12.5 2:51 2:25 1.00 1.10 2.8/10.5 1:18 0:58 1.45 1.55...
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Program overview Program When to use Program sequence Pre- Main Interim Final Drying rinse wash rinse rinse °F/°C °F/°C Rinse & For performing a final rinse of dishware Hold when a complete program is not needed. Extra Quiet Extra Quiet program for mixed loads with 122/50 131–...
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Program overview Consumption Duration Energy Water Cold water Hot water Gallons/Liters Cold water Hot water 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C 50°F/10°C 120°F/49°C h:min h:min 0.01 0.20 1.1/4.0 0:21 0:21 0.95 1.15 2.4/9.0 4:16 3:58 1.75 2.00 5.0/19.0 2:37 2:07 0.01 0.40 2.2/8.5 0:13 0:13 Values were calculated under standardized testing conditions.
Options IntenseZone Selecting Extras You can select the IntenseZone extra to You can use options to adjust the pro- increase the cleaning performance of grams. the programs in the lower basket. To do this, you can select or deselect When this extra is activated, the pro- the extras before starting the selected gram cycle time is extended and the program.
Options Press the Express button. Selecting Express The indicator light for the button will You can reduce the program cycle time come on if the extra option is available using the Express extra. for the program selected. The time by which the program cycle If the extra is not compatible with the time is shortened varies according to selected program, a message to this ef-...
Cleaning the reflector panel mended by the manufacturer on the packaging. The reflector panel for the in-operation Miele cleaning and care products are indicator light is situated on the cover available to order from Miele’s online sheeting underneath the countertop.
Cleaning and care To avoid damaging the external sur- Cleaning the appliance front faces, do not use the following: Damage due to soiling. - cleaning agents containing soda, am- Soiling that is left too long might be- monia, acids, or chloride come impossible to remove and - cleaning agents containing lime scale could cause the external surfaces to...
Cleaning and care Removing the cutlery tray (if present) Cleaning the spray arms In order to be able to remove the upper Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm, you first have to remove the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray cutlery tray (if present).
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Cleaning and care Removing the upper spray arm Removing the lower spray arm Remove the lower basket. Push the upper spray arm upward to engage the inner ratchet. Then un- Rotate the screw thread of the lower screw the spray arm by rotating the spray arm counterclockwise ...
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Cleaning and care Cleaning the spray arms Inserting the upper spray arm Reinstall the upper spray arm and tighten it by hand. Inserting the middle spray arm Use a pointed object to push food particles that are stuck in the spray arm jets into the spray arm.
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Cleaning and care Inserting the lower spray arm Inserting the cutlery tray (if present) Reinstall the lower spray arm and en- Slide the cutlery tray back onto the sure that the filter combination lies rails from the front. flat in the base of the wash cabinet.
Cleaning and care Checking the filters in the wash Cleaning the filters cabinet Turn off the dishwasher. The filter combination in the base of the Remove the lower spray arm (see wash cabinet retains coarse soil from “Cleaning the spray arms” under the suds solution.
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Cleaning and care In order to clean the inside of the fil- Rotate the screw thread clockwise ter, pull the microfilter on the plastic until the arrow in the viewing window ring downwards and away from the points to the lock symbol . filter combination.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the drain pump If water remains in the wash cabinet af- ter the end of a program, the water has not been drained off. The drain pump may be blocked by foreign objects. These foreign objects are easy to re- move.
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Cleaning and care Damage due to incorrect clean- ing. The components are delicate and can be damaged during cleaning. Take care when cleaning the drain pump. The drain pump (see arrow) is under- neath the cover. Risk of injury from glass splinters. It is especially difficult to see glass splinters in the drain pump.
You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to contact Miele Customer Service. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser- vice. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
Close the door. If the fault message appears again, there is a technical fault. Turn off the dishwasher. Close the faucet. Contact Miele Customer Service. The Waterproof system has reacted. Waterproof Turn off the dishwasher.
“Before using for the first time”) and turn the dishwasher back on again. If the same fault message appears again, contact Miele Customer Service. The door locking pins do not retract after the door is opened. There may be a technical fault.
Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution Before remedying the fault: Intake Turn off the dishwasher. Water inlet fault. Open the faucet all the way and start the program again. Clean the water inlet filter (see “Cleaning the water inlet filter”...
Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The detergent compart- Residual detergent is blocking the catch. ment lid cannot be Remove the residual detergent. closed. At the end of a program This is part of the normal function of the drying sys- there is a film of mois- tem.
Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution Knocking noise in the This may be caused by the on-site installation or the water pipes cross-section of the piping. However, this will not affect the functioning of the dishwasher in any way. If in doubt, contact a suitably qualified plumber.
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Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The dishware is not dry The rinse-aid dosage is set too low or the rinse-aid or utensils and glasses reservoir is empty. are flecked. Replenish the reservoir, increase the dosage, or change the brand of rinse aid (see “Rinse aid”...
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Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution Fill the salt reservoir (see “Reactivation salt” under “Before using for the first time”). The salt-reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor- rectly. Replace it, making sure that it screws back on cor- rectly.
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Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution There are rust stains on The affected items are not corrosion resistant. the cutlery. No remedy. Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-safe. A program was not run after reactivation salt was added. Traces of salt have got into the normal wash cycle.
In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Service Call on- line at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document.
- With glass-protection formula against Miele appliances. corrosion These and many other useful products - Specially designed cap for accurate can be ordered directly from Miele’s on- and easy dispensing line store, Miele Customer Service, or Reactivation salt from your Miele dealer.
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Optional accessories Appliance care Miele cleaning and care products pro- vide optimum care for your dishwasher. Dishwasher cleaner - For use with the pro- Clean Machine gram without detergent dispensing - Cleans the dishwasher effectively and thoroughly - Removes grease, bacteria, and associ-...
A 5 ft (1.5 m) long, flexible metal exten- sion hose (tested to 2,030 psi (14,000 kPa/140 bar) is available as an optional accessory from Miele dealers or Miele Customer Service.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation The dishwasher is supplied with a 3/8" Risk of damage due to excessive diameter inlet (with a UNEF 9/16" – 24 pressure. female threaded nut) and requires an A brief increase in the water pressure on-site water connection with 3/8" can damage components of the dish- compression fitting and shut-off valve.
Only use a Miele approved connection wash cabinet wall . piece when extending the drain line. Only use a Miele extension drain hose. Press the screwdriver further into the opening and push it through the The drain hose must not be shortened.
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Customer Service Department: USA: 1-888-99-MIELE(64353) A damaged power cord must only be CDN: 1-800-565-6435 replaced with a genuine Miele cord by a Miele service technician. Specifications The dishwasher comes equipped with a Grounding instructions 4 ft (1.2 m) power cord (measured from...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Hardwired electrical connection Prior to making a hardwire con- It is possible to hardwire this appliance nection to the terminal, remove the to an existing power cable. powercord. Otherwise there will be a risk of electric shock from the at- ...
Sound emission testing Prerequisites for sound emission tests Load the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro- gram. Setup for sound emission tests The dishwasher must be set up according to the following specifications. Install the dishwasher into an analyzing unit. ...
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Sound emission testing Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending on model) . Stick the insulating strip onto the front top edge of the toe-kick board .
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Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters Headquarters and Miele Centre 9 Independence Way 161 Four Valley Drive Princeton, NJ 08540 www.mieleusa.com Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...
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