Operating instructions for dishwashers To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions as well as the installation plan before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 702 810 Downloaded from DishWasher-Manual.com Manuals...
Description of the appliance Appliance overview a Upper spray arm (not visible) g Filter combination b Cutlery tray (depending on model) h Data plate c Upper basket i Child safety lock in door grip (not visible) d Middle spray arm j Rinse aid reservoir e Air inlet for drying k Dual compartment detergent...
Description of the appliance Control panel a Programmes f Check/Refill indicators b Display g Start/Stop button with indicator light c Tab indicator h Delay start button with indicator light d Programme sequence indicators i Tab button e On/Off button s j Programme selector button This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models.
Warning and Safety instructions Delivery This appliance conforms to current Before setting up the appliance, safety requirements. Inappropriate check it for any externally visible use can, however, lead to personal damage. Under no circumstances injury and damage to property. To should you use a damaged appliance.
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Switch off at the mains If you want to convert your and call your Miele supplier or the Miele freestanding dishwasher to a Service Department. built-under ("U") model, you will need to The plastic housing of the water order the appropriate conversion kit.
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Warning and Safety instructions Avoid leaving the door open On models with "Delay start", make unnecessarily, as you could trip sure that the dispenser is dry over it. before adding detergent. Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured Do not sit or lean on the opened into a damp dispenser and may not be door.
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If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced with a Miele – The dishwasher is correctly installed cable by a Miele approved service and plumbed in. technician only.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity material supply by a competent person. The The transport and protective packing plug must be rendered useless and the has been selected from materials which cable cut off directly behind it to are environmentally friendly for disposal prevent misuse.
Before using for the first time To open the door Child safety lock ^ Press the release catch inside the Use the child safety lock to prevent door grip and pull forward. children opening the dishwasher door. ^ To lock the door, push the slide If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically underneath the door grip to the right.
Before using for the first time Water softener The dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level In order to achieve good cleaning of 2.7 mmol/l (15 °d). results, the dishwasher needs to operate with soft water. Hard water If this setting corresponds to the results in the build-up of calcium hardness of your water you do not need...
Before using for the first time The characters "p 1 5" will flash one To programme the water hardness level after the other in the display. This means that the water hardness Each time a button is pressed one of level has been set at 15 °d (2.7 mmol/l) the indicator lights will flash and light (factory setting).
Before using for the first time To call up the water hardness level in the display °d mmol/l °f Value displayed German ^ Switch the dishwasher off with the scale On/Off button s. ^ Press the Start/Stop button in and whilst holding it in switch the dishwasher on using the On/Off button s.
Before using for the first time Before using the appliance for If the water in your area is very soft the first time you require: and constantly lower than – approx. 2 litres of water, 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d) you do not need to add dishwasher salt.
Before using for the first time Salt indicator ^ Remove the lower basket and unscrew the salt reservoir cap. Only open the salt reservoir when you want to fill it with dishwasher salt as water or salt solution will run out of the reservoir when the cap is removed.
Before using for the first time Rinse aid Adding rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water does not cling and leave marks on crockery during the drying phase and helps crockery dry faster after it has been washed. Rinse aid is poured into the storage reservoir and the amount set is dispensed automatically.
Before using for the first time Rinse aid indicator When the light comes on the reservoir contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programmes only. ^ Add rinse aid only until it is visible in the opening. The rinse aid reservoir holds approx. 110 ml.
Before using for the first time Setting the rinse aid dosage ^ Press the Delay start button three times. You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for best results. The "Delay start" indicator will flash briefly three times at intervals. The rinse aid dosage can be set from approx.
Loading the dishwasher Note – Deep based items should be placed at an angle so that water can run off Remove coarse food residues from them freely. crockery. – The spray arms must not be blocked There is no need to rinse items under by items which are too tall or hang running water.
Loading the dishwasher Items not suitable for We recommend: dishwashers: – When purchasing new crockery and cutlery, make sure they are – Wooden cutlery and crockery or dishwasher-proof. items with wooden parts: these may discolour and fade. The glue used in –...
Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Hinged cup rack ^ To make room for tall items raise the For safety reasons, do not rack upwards. operate the dishwasher without the upper and lower baskets in place. Positioning rail (depending on model) Glasses can be arranged along the positioning rail to give them some support during the programme.
Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the upper basket Depending on the setting of the upper basket, the following plate dimensions In order to gain more space for taller can be accommodated. pieces of crockery in the bottom or upper basket, the upper basket can be Dishwasher with cutlery tray adjusted on three levels with 2 cm (see data plate for model number)
Loading the dishwasher Lower basket Hinged spiked insert For larger and heavier items such as This insert is used for washing plates plates, serving platters, saucepans, and saucers. bowls, etc. Small items such as saucers can also be placed in the lower basket. Do not place thin, delicate glassware in the lower basket.
Loading the dishwasher To remove the hinged spike insert Bottle holder (depending on model) You can remove the spiked insert to The bottle holder can be used to wash make more room for larger items of narrow items, e.g. milk and baby crockery, e.g.
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Cutlery tray (depending on model) If spoon handles do not fit between the holders, then place them the other way round. ^ Arrange the cutlery in the tray as shown. To make unloading much easier, cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc.
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery basket (depending on model) ^ Fit it into the cutlery basket if required. ^ To avoid the risk of injury, knives and forks should be placed with the handles upwards in the basket. However, cutlery placed handle down in the basket will come out cleaner and drier.
Operation Detergent Avoid inhalation of powder Only use detergents formulated detergents and do not ingest for domestic dishwashers. Do not dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher use washing up liquid. detergents can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed, ^ You can use conventional powder or inhibit breathing.
Operation Adding detergent For information Compartment I holds max. 10 ml, Compartment II holds max. 50 ml. There are markings in compartment II to assist with dispensing: 20, 30. The marks indicate a level of approx. 20 or 30 ml when the door is open in a horizontal position.
Operation Switching on Starting a programme ^ Make sure the spray arms are not ^ Select the programme required using obstructed. the programme selector button. ^ Close the door. The indicator light for the programme selected comes on. ^ Open the stopcock, if it is closed. The programme duration will appear in ^ Switch the dishwasher on with the the hours and minutes in the display.
Operation Display At the end of a programme The duration of the programme A programme has finished when a "0" selected appears in hours and minutes appears in the display and the "End" in the display before the programme programme sequence indicator lights begins.
Operation Unloading the dishwasher Interrupting a programme Dishes tend to break and chip more A programme is interrupted as soon as easily when they are hot. the door is opened. Allow the dishes to cool until they are If the door is closed again, the comfortable enough to handle before programme will continue from the point unloading them.
Operation Additional functions Do not select the "3 in 1" function if: – using "2 in 1" tabs (detergent with Tab function rinse aid) – your water hardness level is above You can programme your dishwasher to 3.8 mmol or 21 °d. ensure excellent results when using Follow the detergent manufacturer's tablet detergents by simply selecting...
Operation ^ Switch the dishwasher on with the Delay start On/Off button s. The start time of a programme can be delayed, e.g. to benefit from economy The Start/Stop indicator light will flash. rates of electricity. A delay start time of ^ Select the programme required using between 30 minutes and 24 hours can the programme selector button.
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Operation The time starts counting down until the Starting a programme before the programme start time: in 1 hour steps Delay start period has elapsed for delay start periods of over 10 hours, A programme can be started before the and in minutes for delay start periods of Delay start period has elapsed.
Operation Factory default setting The characters flashing in the display show whether a setting other than the If you have altered any settings from factory default setting has been set. the factory default, you can re-set them – "p 1": All settings are set to factory back to the factory default settings as follows: default settings.
Operation Adjust sensor wash The characters flashing in the display show whether the "Adjust sensor wash" You can adjust the sensor wash function is activated or deactivated. programme so that it will remove – "p 1": The "Adjust sensor wash" stubborn soiling in a lightly soiled load.
These would damage the surface structure. Cleaning the wash cabinet ^ Clean the front using a Miele E-cloth The wash cabinet is largely or with suitable cleaning agent for the self-cleaning, provided that the correct type of material the front is made of.
^ To help prevent re-soiling, a proprietary conditioning agent for stainless steel, such as Neoblank (available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department) can also be used. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the label and apply sparingly with an even pressure following the direction of the grain.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet retains coarse soil from the suds solution, preventing it accessing the circulation system and re-entering the cabinet through the spray arms. The dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place.
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Cleaning and care ^ Replace the filter combination so that To clean the inside of the filter, the flap must be opened: it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet. ^ Press together the catches in the ^ Then turn the handle clockwise to direction of the arrows a as shown, and open the filter b.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the spray arms ^ Remove the lower basket. Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray arms should therefore be inspected and cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months). ^ Switch the dishwasher off.
With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The Wash/Rinse, There may be a – Switch the dishwasher off with the On/Off button s. Drying and End technical fault. indicator lights flash After a few seconds: simultaneously. – Switch the dishwasher back Fault code FXX shows in the display.
Problem solving guide The dishwasher does not fill/drain Problem Possible cause Remedy The Inlet/Drain The stopcock is Open the stopcock fully. check indicator closed. flashes. The dishwasher Before rectifying the problem stops during a you must: programme. – Switch the dishwasher off with The Inlet/Drain the On/Off button s.
Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy Detergent residue is left The dispenser was still Make sure the dispenser in the dispenser at the damp when detergent was is dry before adding end of a programme. added. detergent. The detergent lid Clogged detergent Clean the detergent from...
Problem solving guide Noises Problem Possible cause Remedy Knocking noise in the A spray arm is knocking Interrupt the programme, wash cabinet. against an item in a and rearrange the items basket. which are obstructing the spray arm. Rattling noise in the Items of crockery are Interrupt the programme, wash cabinet.
Problem solving guide Unsatisfactory washing result Problem Possible cause Remedy The dishes are not The dishes were not loaded See notes in "Loading the clean. correctly. dishwasher" The programme was not Select a more intensive powerful enough. programme. See "Programme chart". There is some stubborn Use the "Adjust sensor wash"...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Dishes, cutlery The rinse aid amount may Replenish the reservoir, and glasses are be insufficient or the rinse increase the dosage or not dry or are aid reservoir empty. change the brand of rinse aid. flecked.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Glassware has a This may be caused by the Change your detergent. brown or blue tinge, detergent. and film cannot be wiped off. Glassware is dull and The glassware is not There is no remedy. discoloured;...
^ Replace the filter and seal, making union. This filter is available from the Miele Spares Parts dept. sure they are sitting correctly. ^ Reconnect the inlet hose to the Cleaning the filter:...
Problem solving Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a programme the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean. Watch out for glass or bone splinters which could cause injury.
Optional accessories To make the most of your dishwasher Optional accessories for particular purposes are available from your Miele dealer or from the Spare Parts Department (some may be supplied as standard depending on model). If you would like to …...
Programme chart Programme When to use Sensor wash Sensor controlled programme for normally soiled crockery Quick wash 40 °C "Quick programme" for lightly soiled crockery, e.g. party crockery; for flushing out salt residues after replenishing the salt reservoir; includes sensor controlled glass care;...
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Programme chart Programme sequence Consumption Duration Energy kWh Water h:min Pre- Main Interim Final Drying Cold Hot water Litres Cold Hot water wash wash rinse rinse water connec- water connec- connec- tion connec- tion tion (55 °C) tion (55 °C) (15 °C) (15 °C) 1.0-1.5...
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be refitted when All electrical work must be changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover carried out by a suitably qualified is lost, the plug must not be used until a and competent person, in suitable replacement is obtained.
Plumbing Connection to the water supply Water in the dishwasher must not be used as drinking water. – The dishwasher may be connected to a cold or hot water supply, max. 60 °C. We would only recommend connection to a hot water supply if it is economical, e.g.
Plumbing Drainage Venting the drainage system – The appliance drainage system is If the on-site drain connection is fitted with a non-return valve, which situated lower than the guide path for prevents dirty water from flowing the bottom basket rollers in the open back into the dishwasher via the door the drainage system must be drain hose.
Technical data Dishwasher model G 1XXX G 2XXX Height freestanding 84.5 cm (adjustable +3.5 cm) Height built-in 80.5 cm 84.5 cm (adjustable + 6.5 cm) (adjustable + 6.5 cm) Height of building-in min. 80.5 cm (+ 6.5 cm) min. 84.5 cm (+ 6.5 cm) recess Width 59.8 cm...
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