Operating instructions for dishwashers To avoid the risk of accidents or en - AUS, NZ 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.
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...
G 1272, G 1282 etc. = G 1XXX G 2272, G 2282 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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...
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.
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.
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.
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 0.2 mmol/l (1 °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" will flash one after To programme the water hardness 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 1 °d (0.2 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 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 .
Before using for the first time Before using the appliance for If the water hardness in your area is the first time you require: constantly lower than 4 °d (= 0.7 – Approx. 2 litres of water, mmol/l) you do not need to add salt.
Before using for the first time ^ Remove the lower basket and Salt indicator unscrew the salt reservoir cap. ^ Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt when the salt indicator light Water or saline solution will run out comes on. (If it comes on during a of the reservoir when the cap is programme, wait until the end of the removed.
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.
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 Tab function has been selected, the rinse aid indicator light will not come on (see "Additional functions, Turbo/Tab").
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.
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 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 Universal support (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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Miele branded dishwasher powder change to a different product or use a and tabs are available from the Miele traditional dishwasher detergent. Spare Parts Department or via the Internet, depending on country.
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Operation Dispensing Avoid inhalation of powder ^ Follow the dosage recommended by detergents and do not ingest the manufacturer on the packaging. dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher ^ Unless directed otherwise, use one detergents contain irritant or corrosive detergent tab or add 20 to 30 ml ingredients which can cause burning detergent in compartment II, in the nose, mouth and throat if...
Operation ^ Make sure that the detergent Adding detergent packaging is properly closed after use to avoid it getting damp and becoming lumpy. 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.
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 V.
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/Tab The Turbo/Tab button is used for To ensure excellent results you can selecting the Turbo and Tab options. programme your dishwasher for the type of detergent you are using. ^ Open the door. The Turbo/Tab button is used here for ^ Switch the dishwasher on with the On selecting between standard detergents button U .
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.
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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 ^ Press the Turbo/Tab button four Buzzer times. An audible tone sounds at the end of the programme or if there is a fault. The Tab 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. –...
Cleaning and care Cleaning the door and the door Check your dishwasher regularly seal (approx. every 4 - 6 months). This ^ Wipe the door seals regularly with a way faults and problems can be damp cloth to remove food deposits. avoided.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the control panel and To avoid damaging the outer surface, do not use: door front – cleaning agents containing soda, Remove any soiling immediately. ammonia, acids or chlorides, If not, it might become impossible to – cleaning agents containing remove and could cause the outer descaling agents, surface to alter or discolour.
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 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 ^ 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.
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 V. 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 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...
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...
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.
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 soiling although most of the...
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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.
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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. ^ Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains supply.
Programme Correction) is designed to contact: enable a service technician to update your appliance's electronics in keeping – Your Miele Chartered Agent, or with advances in technology. – the Miele Service Department (see The "PC" indicator light is used as the back cover for address).
Comparison tests Test standard: AS/NZS 2007.1:2005, AS/NZS 2007.2:2005; AS/NZS 6400:2005 Standard programme for energy label comparison tests: Normal Capacity: 12/14 place settings (depending on model) Amount of detergent: 12 place settings: in compartment I, 25 g in compartment II 14 place settings: in compartment I, 27,5 g in compartment II Rinse aid dispensing:...
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Comparison tests Model types G 1xxx with a cutlery tray (12 place settings): Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray...
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Comparison tests Model types G 2xxx with a cutlery tray (14 place settings): Lower basket Upper basket Cutlery tray...
Programme overview G 1XXX Programme When to use Sensor wash Sensor controlled programme for normally soiled crockery Normal For normally soiled crockery with dried on soiling; includes glass care system. Quick wash 40°C "Quick programme" for lightly soiled crockery, e.g. party crockery;...
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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 (20 °C) (60 °C) (20 °C) (60 °C) h:min h:min...
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Programme overview G 2XXX Programme When to use Sensor wash Sensor controlled programme for normally soiled crockery Normal For normally soiled crockery with dried on soiling; includes glass care system. Quick wash 40°C "Quick programme" for lightly soiled crockery, e.g. party crockery; for flushing out salt residues after replenishing the salt reservoir;...
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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 (20 °C) (60 °C) (20 °C) (60 °C) h:min h:min...
Optional accessories To make the most of your dishwasher Optional accessories for particular purposes are available from your Miele Chartered Agent or the Spare Parts Department (some may be supplied as stan- dard, depending on model). If you would like to …...
A (AUSTRALIA). ^ Do not connect via an extension lead. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE If the connection cable is MUST BE EARTHED damaged it must be replaced with a complete connection box and cable by a Miele approved service technician only.
Providing your dishwasher has been supply without an extra non-return installed correctly, the Miele waterproof valve if national regulations allow anti-leak system will protect you from this. water damage throughout its lifetime.
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Plumbing The inlet hose must not be shortened or damaged in any way as it contains electrical components (see illustration). This appliance incorporates back- flow protection complying with AS/NZS 3500.1.2. No further backflow protection required for connection to the water supply.
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...