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. 06 992 250...
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...
This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models. The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows: G 1572, G 1582 etc. = G 1XXX G 2572, G 2582 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).
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 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.
This is shown in °d - German scale, and * In the UK, Miele branded products can fluctuate depending on the quality are available from the Miele Spare of the water.
Before using for the first time External water softening The number after the p in the display is the water hardness level in °d. system ^ Use the programme selector button If your dishwasher is connected to an to select the value which external water softening system which corresponds to your water hardness uses salt to reactivate, you will still need...
Before using for the first time Filling the salt reservoir If the water in your area is very soft In order to achieve good cleaning and constantly lower than results, the dishwasher needs to 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d) you should still operate with soft water.
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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.
(without any crockery in the dishwasher, and without selecting the Turbo extra option) to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet. In the UK, Miele branded dishwasher salt is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet 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 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").
Before using for the first time Setting the rinse aid dosage p 3 will flash in the Time display. 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.
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 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.
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.
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 using the comfortable enough to handle before Off button o.
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.
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.
Additional functions Delay start ^ Open the door. ^ Switch the dishwasher on with the On The start time of a programme can be button g. delayed, e.g. to benefit from economy rates of electricity. A delay start time of The On indicator light g comes on.
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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.
Additional functions Buzzer ^ Press the Turbo/Combi tabs button 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.
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 –...
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. –...
It can be taken out of its plastic holder to be cleaned. *In the UK, Miele branded cleaning ^ Open the door and carefully remove and conditioning products as well as the reflector panel from the holder.
These would damage the surface their chemical composition, they structure. could cause serious damage to ^ Clean the front using a Miele E-Cloth* surfaces. or with a suitable cleaning agent for ^ This should only be wiped with a the type of material the front is made of.
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 together the catches a 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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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The In-operation There may be a Switch the dishwasher off with the Off button o. indicator is flashing technical fault. quickly. After a few seconds: The buzzer is sounding. – Switch the dishwasher All the programme back on.
Problem solving guide Water inlet / drain fault 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 stops Before rectifying the problem you during a programme.
Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The Salt indicator The salt reservoir has Close the flap to the salt reservoir light starts flashing. not been closed properly. properly. The dishwasher The salt reservoir has – Switch the dishwasher off with the Off button o.
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Detergent residue is The dispenser was Make sure the dispenser is dry left in the dispenser still damp when before adding detergent. at the end of a detergent was added. programme. The detergent Clogged detergent Clean the detergent from the dispenser lid cannot...
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 may Replenish the reservoir, glasses are not dry be insufficient, or the rinse increase the dosage or or are flecked. aid reservoir empty. change the brand of rinse aid.
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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 The glassware is not There is no remedy. and 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 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; not suitable for tablet detergents.
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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 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 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...
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