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Miele DW's Why Can't You Open the Door Mid Cycle?

15 years ago

I've read on several posts that you're not supposed to open the DW door once the cycle has started. Does anyone know what the reason is for this? I always find once I start the DW somethings were left out. With the longer times that these Euro style washers take to clean, I hate having to have more dirty dishes sitting on the side for two hours. (I just got the machine only to find that the 2009 machines will have a faster cleaning option -- makes me crazy).

Thank you for your help.

EC

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wa8b

15 years ago

I often open my Miele DW to add an errant item. As long as you do it before the main wash cycle has finished, I can't think of any reason not to do it. There's certainly nothing in the manual to say you can't. The late-added items always come out clean.

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lucypwd
15 years ago
The door opens during mid cycle. I crack the door, wait for the water to settle, and add the item. I don't see anything in the manual re: not opening the door. The manuals are all available on line to read if you want.
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pirula
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Same here, do it all the time. Close and it keeps going from where it was. Just be sure not to open the door all the way at first, because that spray arm is going and water will go everywhere. I never heard anything about not opening a Miele midcycle.
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eggcream
Original Author
15 years ago
It was mentioned by Miele owner Jerrod6 in the link below (response is about the 10th down) and I also read it somewhere myself regarding the new line of dishwashers. Just wondering if there was anything that would wreck the electronics by opening mid cycle.
Thanks,
EC

Here is a link that might be useful: New Miele Dishwashers
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wa8b
15 years ago
I think Jerrod was referring to a lighted indicator on the top-of-the-line model that which comes on, or perhaps goes off, once the main wash portion of a program is finished. You wouldn't want to add items to the dishwasher at that point because it might contaminate rinse water.

The lighted indicator is simply a convenience feature. It doesn't prevent you from opening the machine. In fact, its very presence would seem to indicate that opening the door to add errant items is okay.
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drtom77
15 years ago
Another reason is that opening the door during the drying cycle really interferes with the Miele condensation-drying system, which relies on the steam from the dishes precipitating on the cooled walls of the dishwasher.
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