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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions for dishwashers To avoid the risk of accidents or en - GB 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. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Description of the appliance ......... 5 Appliance overview . - Page 3 Contents Operation ............31 Detergent .
- Page 4 Plumbing............58 The Miele waterproof anti-leak system ....... . . 58 Connection to the water supply .
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Page 5: Description Of The Appliance
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 Rinse aid reservoir d Middle spray arm j Dual compartment detergent dispenser e Air inlet for drying k Salt reservoir (depending on model) -
Page 6: Control Panel
Description of the appliance Control panel a Check/Refill indicators Symbols b Programmes c Programme selector button ;? Programme selector button d On button U with indicator light Check/Refill indicators e Off button V Inlet/drain Rinse aid Salt Programmes The symbols are described in greater * 60 °C Normal 60 °C detail in the relevant sections of these... -
Page 7: Warning And Safety Instructions
Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children This appliance conforms to current This appliance is not a toy! To avoid safety requirements. Inappropriate the risk of injury, keep children well use can, however, lead to personal away and do not allow them to play in injury and damage to property. - Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it has been fully Before setting up the appliance, installed. check it for any externally visible damage. Under no circumstances Before connecting the appliance, should you use a damaged appliance.
- Page 9 If the connection cable is damaged where it can be seen that this is it must be replaced with a Miele cable necessary. by a Miele approved service technician – The stopcock has been turned off only.
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Page 10: Correct Use
Warning and Safety instructions Installation Correct use The dishwasher must be installed Do not use solvents in the and connected in compliance with the dishwasher. Danger of explosion. installation instructions. Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher The dishwasher must be correctly detergent. - Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Accessories Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dishwasher Only use genuine Miele spare parts detergent will damage the water and accessories with this appliance. If softener. Make sure you have picked spare parts or accessories from other...
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Page 12: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for disposal human health and to the environment. -
Page 13: Energy Saving Washing
Caring for the environment Energy saving washing This dishwasher is exceptionally economical in its use of water and electricity. You can make the most of your appliance by following these tips: ^ If your household water system is suitable, this dishwasher can be connected to a hot water supply for further economies. -
Page 14: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time To open the door To close the door ^ Push the baskets right in. ^ Then lift the door upwards and push until it clicks into position. ^ Pull the handle. If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically interrupted. -
Page 15: Water Softener
Before using for the first time Water softener The dishwasher is set at the factory for a hardness level of In order to achieve good cleaning 2.2 - 2.7 mmol/l (12 - 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... -
Page 16: To Programme The Water Hardness Level
Before using for the first time To programme the water hardness The number of times the upper right hand programme indicator flashes tells level you the water hardness level which has Each time a button is pressed, one of been set (see chart). the indicator lights will flash and light up in the control panel. -
Page 17: Checking The Programmed Water Hardness Level
Before using for the first time Checking the programmed water hardness level ^ Switch the dishwasher off with the Off button V. ^ Press the programme selector button ;? in, and whilst holding it in switch the dishwasher on using the On button U . -
Page 18: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time You Require
Important: Before filling the salt * Miele branded products are reservoir with dishwasher salt for the available from the Miele Spare Parts first time, you must fill it with Department or via the internet at approx. 2 litres of water to enable www.miele-shop.com. -
Page 19: Salt Refill Indicator F
(without any crockery in the dishwasher) to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet. Miele branded dishwasher salt is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at ^ Place the funnel provided over the www.miele-shop.com. -
Page 20: Rinse Aid
Only pour rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers into the reservoir. Miele branded rinse aid is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. ^ Press the button on the lid of the... -
Page 21: Rinse Aid Indicator
Before using for the first time Rinse aid indicator ( When the rinse aid indicator ( comes on, the reservoir contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3 programmes only. ^ Add rinse aid in plenty of time. ^ Add rinse aid only until it is visible in the opening. -
Page 22: Setting The Rinse Aid Dosage
Before using for the first time Setting the rinse aid dosage The upper right hand programme indicator will flash briefly three times at You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for intervals. best results. This means that approx. 3 ml of rinse The rinse aid dosage can be set from aid will be used per programme approx. -
Page 23: Loading The Dishwasher
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. -
Page 24: Items Not Suitable For Dishwashers
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 –... -
Page 25: Upper Basket
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. -
Page 26: Adjusting The Upper Basket
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) -
Page 27: Lower Basket
Loading the dishwasher Lower basket Hinged spikes ^ For larger and heavier items such as The spikes are 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. -
Page 28: Removable Spiked Insert
Loading the dishwasher Removable spiked 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. a large, flat pot, or bottles. -
Page 29: Cutlery
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. -
Page 30: Cutlery Basket (Depending On Model)
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. -
Page 31: Operation
Combi tabs are available as "3 in 1" or, Miele branded dishwasher cleaning when they also contain other components products are available from the Miele such as glass and stainless steel Spare Parts Department or via the protective additives and enhanced Internet at www.miele-shop.com. -
Page 32: Adding Detergent
Operation The flap is always open at the end of a Avoid inhalation of powder programme. detergents and do not ingest dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. -
Page 33: Switching On
Operation Switching on Starting a programme ^ Open the stopcock, if it is closed. ^ Select the programme required with the programme selector button ;?. ^ Open the door. The indicator light next to the selected ^ Make sure the spray arms are not programme will come on. -
Page 34: At The End Of A Programme
Operation At the end of a programme Switching off ^ Open the door slightly to check that At the end of a programme: the programme has finished. ^ Open the door. The indicator light next to the ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the programme selected switches off once Off button V. -
Page 35: Interrupting A Programme
Operation Interrupting a programme Changing a programme A programme is interrupted as soon as Important: the door is opened. If the detergent dispenser flap has If the door is closed again, the already opened, do not change the programme will continue from the point programme. -
Page 36: Additional Functions
Operation Additional functions ^ Press the programme selector button ;? four times briefly. Buzzer The Inlet/drain check light 2/2 will flash briefly four times at intervals. An audible tone sounds at the end of the programme or if there is a fault. The upper right hand programme You will hear the buzzer at the end of a indicator light shows whether the... -
Page 37: Factory Default Setting
Operation Factory default setting The upper right hand indicator shows whether a setting other than the factory If you have altered any settings from default setting has been set. the factory default, you can re-set them back to the factory default settings as –... -
Page 38: Cleaning And Care
^ When the dishwasher is being loaded, food and drink residues may * Miele branded cleaning and drip onto the sides of the dishwasher conditioning products are available door. from the Miele Spare Parts... -
Page 39: Cleaning The Control Panel And Door Front
^ The control panel should only be cleaners. wiped with a damp cloth. – solvent-based cleaning agents, ^ Clean the front using a damp Miele – stainless steel cleaning agents, microfibre E-cloth* or with a sponge and a solution of hot water and –... -
Page 40: Cleaning The Filters In The Wash Cabinet
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. - Page 41 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.
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Page 42: Cleaning The Spray Arms
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. -
Page 43: Problem Solving Guide
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. - Page 44 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The buzzer sounds. There may be a – Switch the dishwasher off with the Off button V. All the programme technical fault. indicators flash when After a few seconds: the door is opened. –...
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Page 45: The Dishwasher Does Not Fill/Drain
Problem solving guide The dishwasher does not fill/drain. Problem Possible cause Remedy The dishwasher The stopcock is – Open the stopcock fully. stops working closed. shortly after the start of the programme. The buzzer sounds. The Inlet/drain check light 2/2 flashes when the door is opened. -
Page 46: General Problems
Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy Detergent residue is The dispenser was still Make sure the dispenser is left in the dispenser at damp when detergent was dry before adding the end of a added. detergent. programme. Clogged detergent residue Clean the detergent from The detergent... -
Page 47: Noises
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. -
Page 48: Unsatisfactory Washing Result
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". Not enough detergent was Use more detergent, or dispensed. - Page 49 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.
- Page 50 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;...
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Page 51: Maintenance
^ 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:... -
Page 52: Cleaning The Drain Pump And Non-Return Valve
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. ^ Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains supply. -
Page 53: After Sales Service
– Your Miele dealer, or with advances in technology. – the Miele Customer Contact Centre The "PC" indicator light is used as the (see back cover for address). interface for this programming. -
Page 54: Programme Chart
Programme chart Programme When to use * 60 °C For normally soiled crockery with dried on soiling. 9 40 °C "Quick programme" for lightly soiled crockery, e.g. party crockery; for flushing out salt residues after replenishing the salt reservoir; includes glass care; not suitable for tablet detergents. - Page 55 Programme chart 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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Page 56: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories To make the most of your dishwasher Optional accessories for particular purposes are available from your Miele dealer, the Spare Parts Department or online at www.miele-shop.com (some may be supplied as standard, depending on model). If you would like to …... -
Page 57: Electrical Connection
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. -
Page 58: Plumbing
30 and 1000 kPa (0.3 and 10 bar). Providing your dishwasher has been If the water pressure is too high, a installed correctly, the Miele waterproof pressure reducer valve must be anti-leak system will protect you from fitted. water damage throughout its lifetime. -
Page 59: Drainage
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. -
Page 60: Technical Data
Technical data Dishwasher model G 1XXX G 2XXX Height 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 59.8 cm Width of building-in 60 cm... - Page 64 Alteration rights reserved/ M.-Nr. 07 001 971 / 00 G1171/G1172/G2171/G2172 / 4407...