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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. 07 502 340

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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 Guide to the appliance ..........5 Appliance overview .
  • Page 3 Contents Operation ............34 Detergent .
  • Page 4 Plumbing............69 The Miele waterproof anti-leak system ....... . . 69 Connection to the water supply .
  • Page 5: Guide To The Appliance

    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 In-operation indicator light d Middle spray arm j Rinse aid reservoir e Air inlet for drying k Dual compartment detergent (depending on model) dispenser...
  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a Time display e Programmes b Delay start button , f Programme selector button with indicator light g On button U with indicator light c "Turbo/Combi tabs" button h Off button V d Check/Refill indicators i In-operation indicator light This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models.
  • 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 necessary. it must be replaced with a Miele cable – The stopcock has been turned off by a Miele approved service technician when the appliance is not used for a only.
  • 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 diagram supplied. 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...
  • 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 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...
  • Page 16: To Programme The Water Hardness Level

    Before using for the first time The characters "p 1 5" will flash one To programme the water hardness after the other in the display. level 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).
  • Page 17: To Call Up The Water Hardness Level In The Display

    Before using for the first time To call up the water hardness level in the display °d mmol/l °f Value German displayed ^ Switch the dishwasher off with the Off scale 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

    Before using for the first time Miele branded products are available If the water in your area is very soft from the Miele Spare Parts and constantly lower than Department or via the internet at 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d - German scale) www.miele-shop.com.
  • Page 19 Before using for the first time ^ When filling the salt reservoir only Do not fill the salt reservoir with open the door halfway to ensure water. that all the salt gets into the reservoir. ^ Press the button on the lid of the salt ^ Add salt only until the reservoir is full reservoir in the direction of the arrow or until water runs out of the opening.
  • Page 20: Salt Indicator

    Before using for the first time Salt indicator ^ Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt when the salt indicator light comes on. (If it comes on during a programme, wait until the end of the programme). After the reservoir has been filled, the water softener is automatically reactivated the next time the dishwasher is run.
  • Page 21: Rinse Aid

    Before using for the first time Rinse aid If you only ever use combination Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water products containing rinse aid in your does not cling and leave marks on dishwasher, you do not need to add crockery during the drying phase and rinse aid.
  • Page 22: Rinse Aid Indicator

    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 in plenty of time. If the Combi tabs function has been selected, the rinse aid indicator light will not come on (see "Additional functions, Turbo/Combi tabs").
  • Page 23: Setting The Rinse Aid Dosage

    Before using for the first time p 3 will flash in the Time display. Setting the rinse aid dosage This means that the rinse aid dosage The rinse aid dosage can be set from has been set to 3 ml at the factory. approx.
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: Support Rail (Depending On Model)

    Loading the dishwasher Support rail (depending on model) 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.
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 delicate glassware in the lower basket.
  • Page 30: Removable Spiked Insert

    Loading the dishwasher Removable spiked insert Removable vario insert (depending on model) You can remove the spiked insert to make more room for larger items of The vario insert is used for washing crockery, e.g. a large, flat pot, or cups, glasses, plates, saucers, pots another type of insert.
  • Page 31: Bottle Holder (Depending On Model)

    Loading the dishwasher Bottle holder (depending on model) The bottle holder can be used to wash narrow items, e.g. milk and baby bottles. To remove the insert a: ^ Pull upwards by the handle to remove. To replace the insert b: ^ It can be inserted into the bottom ^ Position the vario insert in the left basket in more than one place.
  • Page 32: Cutlery

    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.
  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 for the programme ^ Make sure the spray arms are not selected lights up.
  • Page 37: Time Display

    Operation Time display At the end of a programme The duration of the programme At the end of a programme, the selected appears in hours and minutes In-operation indicator light will be in the Time display before the visible flashing slowly with the door programme begins.
  • Page 38: Switching Off

    Operation Switching off Unloading the dishwasher At the end of a programme: Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot. ^ Open the door. Allow the dishes to cool until they are ^ Switch the dishwasher off with the Off comfortable enough to handle before button V.
  • Page 39: Interrupting A Programme

    Operation Interrupting a programme Changing a programme A programme is interrupted as soon as If the detergent dispenser flap has the door is opened. already opened, do not change the When the door is closed again, the programme. programme will continue from the point it was at before the door was opened.
  • Page 40: Additional Functions

    Additional functions Turbo/Combi tabs Combi tabs The Turbo/Combi tabs button is used To ensure excellent results you can for selecting the Turbo and Combi tabs programme your dishwasher for the options. type of detergent you are using. The Turbo/Combi tabs button is used ^ Open the door.
  • Page 41: Delay Start

    Additional functions ^ Open the door. Delay start ^ Switch the dishwasher on with the On The start time of a programme can be button U . delayed, e.g. to benefit from economy rates of electricity. A delay start time of The On indicator light U comes on.
  • Page 42 Additional functions 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.
  • Page 43: Buzzer

    Additional functions ^ Press the Turbo/Combi tabs button Buzzer four times. An audible tone sounds at the end of the programme or if there is a fault. The Combi tabs indicator light will flash briefly four times at intervals. You will hear the buzzer at the end of a programme in bursts of five with a short The message flashing in the Time left pause in between.
  • Page 44: Factory Default Setting

    Additional functions Factory default setting The flashing sequence in the Time display shows whether a setting other If you have altered any settings from than the factory default setting has the factory default, you can re-set them been set. back to the factory default settings as –...
  • Page 45: Adjust Sensor Wash

    Additional functions Adjust Sensor wash The message flashing in the Time display shows whether the Adjust You can adjust the Sensor wash Sensor wash function is activated or programme so that it will remove deactivated. stubborn soiling in a lightly soiled load. –...
  • Page 46: Cleaning And Care

    Miele branded cleaning and drip onto the sides of the dishwasher conditioning products are available door. from the Miele Spare Parts These surfaces are outside the wash Department or via the internet at cabinet and are not accessed by www.miele-shop.com.
  • Page 47: Cleaning The Control Panel And Door Front

    ^ The control panel should only be powder cleaners and cream wiped with a damp cloth. cleaners. ^ Clean the front using a damp Miele – solvent-based cleaning agents, microfibre E-cloth or with a sponge – stainless steel cleaning agents, and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid.
  • Page 48: 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 49 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, until direction of the arrows as shown, and open the filter b.
  • Page 50: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Cleaning and care ^ Remove the lower basket. Cleaning the spray arms 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 51: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the aid of the following guide, faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation can be put right without contacting the Service Department. Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 52 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The In-operation There may be a – Clean the water inlet filter indicator is flashing technical fault. and clean the drain pump quickly. and non-return valve as The buzzer is sounding. described in "Maintenance". All the programme If this does not resolve the indicators flash when...
  • Page 53: The Dishwasher Does Not Fill/Drain

    Problem solving guide The dishwasher does not fill/drain Problem Possible cause Remedy The In-operation The stopcock is – Open the stopcock fully. indicator is flashing closed. quickly. The buzzer is sounding. The Inlet/Drain indicator flashes when the door is open. The dishwasher Before rectifying the problem you stops during a...
  • Page 54: General Problems

    Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The time display is The time display has Press any button (apart from the Off button V). dark. switched off automatically to save energy (Standby The time display will light up. mode).
  • Page 55 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Detergent residue is left The dispenser was still Make sure the dispenser is in the dispenser at the damp when detergent dry before adding end of a programme. was added. detergent. The detergent Clogged detergent Clean the detergent from the dispenser lid cannot be...
  • Page 56: 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. Items of crockery are Interrupt the programme, Rattling noise in the wash cabinet.
  • Page 57: 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.
  • Page 58 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Dishes, cutlery The amount of rinse aid Replenish the reservoir, and glasses are may be insufficient, or the increase the dosage or not dry or are rinse aid reservoir empty. change the brand of rinse aid. flecked.
  • Page 59 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;...
  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Crockery Food deposits Action required This needs an Mixed, All normal adaptable programme... everyday crockery food deposits Shorter duration... Heat-sensitive glasses This needs a short and plastic programme... Fresh, easily removed food deposits This needs a gentle programme with glass care...
  • Page 63 Programme chart Programme Detergent Compartment I Compartment II 25 ml Sensor wash – 1 tab + Turbo option 25 ml Quick wash 40°C – 1 tab 25 ml Sensor wash gentle – 1 tab 25 ml Light soiling 50°C – 1 tab + Turbo option 25 ml...
  • Page 64 Programme chart Programme Programme sequence Pre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying °C °C Sensor wash Variable programme sequence, sensor controlled adjustment according to the amount of crockery and level of food deposits If required 45-65 If required 60-70 Quick wash 40 °C Sensor wash Variable programme sequence with glass care,...
  • Page 65 Programme chart Consumption Duration Energy Water Cold Litres Cold water water water water connection connection connection connection (15 °C) (55 °C) (15 °C) (55 °C) h:min h:min 0.95-1.35 0.70-1.00 8-17 1:36-2:38 1:23-2:21 0.55 0.20 0:38 0:27 0.70-0.95 0.40-0.50 10-17 1:26-2:02 1:17-1:43 1.05 0.75...
  • Page 66: After Sales Service

    – Your Miele dealer, or technology. – the Miele Service Department (see Information regarding programme back cover for address). updates will be made known by the Miele Company as and when such Please note that telephone calls may developments become available.
  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72 Alteration rights reserved/ M.-Nr. 07 502 340 / 00 G1383/ G2383 / 0509...

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