Overview
The Miele PFD 101 is a freestanding commercial dishwasher that holds 13 place settings in a cabinet 598 mm wide. Its integrated water softener runs on reactivation salt, and the reservoir holds about 4.4 lb (2 kg) of salt, so the salt level matters before each load. The hot-water inlet should stay at or below 140°F (60°C), and the drain hose reaches up to 13 feet 1 1/2 inches. Commercial kitchens in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas often see water left in the tub first. Give the booking form the symptom, the complete rating-label number and the stage where the cycle stopped.
A freestanding commercial unit like this one carries its own water softener, so the salt reservoir and the softener cycle belong to routine upkeep. The manual calls for Miele service at least once a year, which is more regular attention than most home dishwashers receive. The drainage head is limited to 3 feet 3 3/8 inches, so the drain height at the installation matters when water sits in the tub. In practice a missed salt top-up shows up as spotting or weak cleaning before it shows up as a fault.