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. 06 992 180...
Guide to 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...
This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models. The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows: G 1832 etc. = G 1XXX G 2832 etc. = G 2XXX The model numbers G 1XXX and G 2XXX used in this book refer to the model designation specified on the data plate of the appliance (and not the description on the control panel).
Guide to the appliance Display ß The display is used to select the following: A dot in the display next to a selector sensor pad indicates that a function – the programme can be selected with that sensor. – extras –...
Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children This appliance conforms to current This appliance is not a toy! To safety requirements. Inappropriate avoid the risk of injury, keep use can, however, lead to personal children well away and do not allow injury and damage to property.
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Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it has been Before setting up the appliance, fully installed. check it for any externally visible damage. Under no circumstances Before connecting the appliance, should you use a damaged appliance.
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The housing must not be damaged, switch it off at the mains and dipped in water. call your Miele Dealer or the Miele Ser- vice Department. There are live wires in the water inlet hose. Never cut the water inlet Repairs may only be carried out by hose, even if it is too long.
Warning and Safety instructions Installation Correct use The dishwasher must be installed Do not use solvents in the and connected in compliance with dishwasher. Danger of explosion. the installation instructions. Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher The dishwasher must be correctly detergent.
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Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dishwasher dishwasher detergent always leads to When disposing of an old serious damage to the water softener. dishwasher, first make it unusable. Make sure you have picked up the Disconnect, cut off the cable and the correct packet of dishwasher salt plug from the cable.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Please ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored material for disposal. See the "Warning and The transport and protective packing Safety" section of this booklet for further has been selected from materials which details.
Before using for the first time To open the door To close the door ^ Push the baskets right in. ^ Then raise the door upwards until the catch engages. The door will then close automatically. Do not put your hand inside the door as it is closing: you may catch your fingers.
Before using for the first time Welcome screen ^ Switch the dishwasher on with the On/Off sensor s. If the dishwasher is being switched on for the first time, the welcome screen will appear. Setting the language The display will then change automatically to the screen for setting the language.
Before using for the first time Setting the time of day The display will then change to the screen for setting the time. Time + ° 12:00 - ° OK ° ^ Set the hours with the sensors and confirm with Then set and confirm the minutes.
In order to achieve good cleaning results, the dishwasher needs to * In the UK, Miele branded products operate with soft water. Hard water are available from the Miele Spare results in the build-up of calcium...
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Before using for the first time ^ When filling the salt reservoir only If you use combination products open the door halfway to ensure which have salt in them in your that all the salt gets into the reservoir. dishwasher, such as "3 in 1" or "4 in 1" products, you should still add salt in order to achieve optimum results.
As the salt reservoir is filled, displaced water may overflow. In the UK, Miele branded dishwasher salt is available from the Miele Spare ^ Clean any excess salt from around Parts Department or via the internet the reservoir opening, and then close on www.miele.co.uk.
Only pour rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers into the reservoir. In the UK, Miele branded rinse aid is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele.co.uk.
Before using for the first time "Rinse aid low" message Rinse aid low When the message appears, the reservoir contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programmes only. ^ Add rinse aid in plenty of time. If the 2 in 1 or Combi tab function has been selected, the "Rinse aid low"...
Loading the dishwasher Note – Wide 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 Removable spiked insert The spiked insert can be removed to For safety reasons, do not make more room for larger items such operate the dishwasher without the as casserole dishes. upper and lower baskets in place. To remove the insert a: ^ Use the upper basket for small, ^ Pull it upwards by the handle as...
Loading the dishwasher Hinged cup rack Positioning rail (depending on model) ^ To make room for tall items, raise the Glasses can be arranged along the rack upwards. positioning rail to give them some support during the programme. G 2XXX models: You can set the cup rack at two different heights.
Loading the dishwasher Support rail This support is designed to hold tall glasses and glasses with stems securely. ^ Lower the support and lean tall glasses against it. ^ You can also remove a section of the cutlery tray to make more room for tall glasses.
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 Vario inserts The vario inserts are used for washing cups, glasses, plates, saucers, pots and pans. ^ For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc. Small items such as saucers can also ^ The cup rack can be raised to make be placed in the lower basket.
Loading the dishwasher Narrow vario insert Bottle holder You can remove the narrow vario insert The bottle holder can be used to wash to make more room for larger items of narrow items, e.g. milk and baby crockery, e.g. a large, flat pot, or bottles.
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Cutlery tray (depending on model) If spoon handles do not fit between the holders, then lay 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.
(if your dishwasher is fitted with one). In the UK, Miele branded dishwasher powder and tabs are available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele.co.uk.
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: The marks indicate a level of approx. 20 or 30 ml when the door is open in a horizontal position.
Operation Switching on ^ Make sure the spray arms are not obstructed. ^ Close the door. ^ Open the stopcock, if it is closed. ^ Switch the dishwasher on with the On/Off sensor s. The main menu will appear in the display. If the memory function is activated, the programme menu for the programme last selected will be displayed instead (see Settings menu J, Memory).
Operation Soak: You can now specify the type of – For loosening very stubborn food dishwasher detergent you use. You residues from pots, pans and can choose normal detergent, casserole dishes. 2 in 1 tabs or Combi tabs (see If you are using powder dishwasher Settings menu J, Detergent type).
Operation Starting a programme Time display ^ Select the Start option. The duration of the programme selected appears in hours and minutes The programme starts, and the prompt in the display before the programme Crockery can be added shows in the begins.
Operation At the end of a programme Unloading the dishwasher Programme finished If the message Dishes tend to break and chip more Drying plus comes up in the display, easily when they are hot. and the door has opened slightly, this Allow the dishes to cool until they are indicates that the programme has comfortable enough to handle before...
Operation Changing a programme If the detergent dispenser flap has already opened, do not change the programme. If a programme has already started and you wish to change it, proceed as follows: Sensor wash 12:00 Pre-wash Time left 1:30 h Cancel °...
Additional functions Delay start The start time of a programme can be delayed, e.g. to benefit from economy rates of electricity. A delay start time of between 15 minutes and 24 hours can be selected. The delay start time is set in 15 minute steps. When using the Delay start function, make sure that the detergent compartment is dry before adding detergent.
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Additional functions ^ Confirm the start time with ^ Select the Start option. Sensor wash 12:00 Start at 20:00 Cancel ° The programme name and the start time will appear in the display. When the set time is reached, the programme selected will begin automatically.
These would damage the surface structure. ^ Clean the front using a Miele * In the UK, Miele branded cleaning microfibre E-cloth* or with suitable and conditioning products, as well as a microfibre E-cloth which is suitable cleaning agent for the type of material the front is made of.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the control panel Stainless steel and aluminium Do not use abrasive cleaning surfaces and controls are agents, glass cleaning agents or susceptible to scratching and all-purpose cleaners. Because of abrasion, and must be treated with their chemical composition they due care.
Cleaning and care Checking the filters in the Cleaning the filters wash cabinet ^ Switch the dishwasher off. 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.
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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 catches a together in the ^ Then turn the handle clockwise to direction of the arrows 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.
Problem solving guide 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. Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
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– Remove the obstruction. closing obstructed by an item – If this is not the case, call inside the appliance. the Miele Service Dept. Fault with auto. door There may be a technical – Open the door manually. opening fault.
Problem solving guide The dishwasher does not fill/drain Problem Possible cause Remedy The buzzer sounds. The following fault message appears in the display: Water inlet fault The stopcock is closed. Open the stopcock fully. Please open the stopcock. Water inlet fault FXX Before rectifying the problem, you must: –...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy In the display for the The intake water has not – Start the programme Without heater reached the required again. programme, the temperature of 45 °C (see – If the fault message following fault Connection to the appears again, select a message appears:...
Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The display is dark. The display has Touch any sensor. switched off Standby comes to an end. automatically to save energy (Standby mode). The buzzer sounds The salt reservoir has – Close the flap to the salt during a programme.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Detergent residue is left The dispenser was still Make sure the dispenser in the dispenser at the damp when detergent is dry before adding end of a programme. was added. detergent. The detergent dispenser Clogged detergent Clean the detergent from lid cannot be closed...
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 soiling although most of the...
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Dishes, cutlery and The amount of rinse aid Replenish the reservoir, glasses are not dry may be insufficient, or the increase the dosage or or are flecked. rinse aid reservoir empty. change the brand of rinse aid. See "Before using for the first time".
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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:...
Maintenance 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.
Programme overview Programme When to use Sensor wash Sensor controlled programme for normally soiled crockery Quick wash o 40 °C Quick wash programme for lightly soiled crockery, e.g. party crockery; for flushing out salt residues after replenishing the salt reservoir; includes sensor controlled glass care system;...
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Programme overview Programme sequence Consumption Duration Energy Water Pre- Main Interim Final Drying Cold Litres Cold wash wash rinse rinse water water water water °C °C connec- connec- connec- connec- tion tion tion tion (15 °C) (55 °C) (15 °C) (55 °C) h:min h:min...
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Programme overview Programme When to use Without heater o Only for use with hot water connection of at least 45 °C/115 °F; for lightly to normally soiled crockery; includes sensor controlled glass care system. Pasta For removing dried on pasta/paella residues; use 20% more detergent than recommended for a full load.
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Programme overview Programme sequence Consumption Duration Energy Water Pre- Main Interim Final Drying Cold Litres Cold wash wash rinse rinse water water water water °C °C connec- connec- connec- connec- tion tion tion tion (15 °C) (55 °C) (15 °C) (55 °C) h:min h:min...
– Your Miele dealer, or with advances in technology. – the Miele Service Department (see The "PC" indicator light is used as the back cover for address). interface for this programming.
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). They are also available online at www.miele.co.uk (UK only).
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 – The water pressure (flow pressure at the take-off point) must be between Water in the dishwasher must 30 and 1000 kPa (0.3 and 10 bar). not be used as drinking water. If the water pressure is lower than Water inlet this, the fault message –...
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...
Settings menu J Settings menu J for changing standard settings To open the Settings J menu ^ Switch the dishwasher on with the On/Off sensor pad s, if it is switched off. The main menu will appear in the display. If the memory function is activated, the programme menu for the programme last selected will be displayed instead (see "Memory").
Settings menu J Language J Time of day The display can be set to appear in one Select either a 24 hour or 12 hour clock of several different languages. and then set the current time of day. You can change the language for the Time of day display display via the "Language J"...
Settings menu J Detergent type Combi tabs: For optimum results you can Select the Combi tabs function if you programme your dishwasher via the are using Combi tabs (detergent Detergent type menu for the type of containing rinse aid and salt detergent you are using.
Settings menu J Drying plus °d mmol/l °f Value At the end of the programme, the door German displayed will open automatically a little in order to scale help the drying process. This function can be deactivated if wished. ^ Select the option you want and confirm with Water hardness Your dishwasher is fitted with a water...
Settings menu J External water softening Check filters system You can adjust the interval at which the message to remind you to check the If your dishwasher is connected to an filters appears. external water softening system which You can set an interval of between 30 uses salt for reactivation you will still and 60 programme cycles.
Settings menu J Change main menu You can change the order of the programmes in the programme selection menu and also enter your favourite programmes into the first three programme places. Set programme for position 1 12:00 ° Sensor wash B °...
Settings menu J Save extras You can set additional functions, e.g. Pre-wash, for individual programmes (see "Operation, Selecting Extras"). Save extras You can use the option to save settings you have chosen for a particular programme so that they are automatically selected when you run the programme in the future.
Settings menu J System lock The system lock prevents your dishwasher being used without your knowledge. If an attempt is made to switch the dishwasher on when the The appliance is locked system lock is activated will appear in the display. The lock must be cancelled before the dishwasher can be used.
Settings menu J Temperature Setting the buzzer volume The temperature can be displayed in You can select one of two options or °C/Celsius or °F/Fahrenheit. deactivate the buzzer. The temperature is set at the factory to be displayed in °C. The buzzer at the end of a programme ^ Select the option you want and is deactivated.
Settings menu J Keypad tone Memory An audible tone sounds each time a You can use the Memory function to sensor is pressed. save the last programme selected. There are seventeen different volume Instead of the main menu, the last settings.
Settings menu J Showroom programme Switching Demo mode on ^ Select the option you want and The programme is for display use confirm this with only. ^ Confirm the following questions with The dishwasher is fitted with various demonstration programmes for ^ If necessary, press any sensor to showroom use.
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