Miele G 1 Series User manual

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. 07 499 260
en - AUS, NZ

G u id e to th e ap p lianc e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Applianceoverview.................................................5
C ontrolpanel......................................................6
W arning and S afety instru c tio ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
C aring fo r th e env iro nm ent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
D isposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
D isposal of y our old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
E nergy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
B efo re u sing fo r th e first tim e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Toopenthedoor..................................................14
Toclosethedoor..................................................14
W atersoftener....................................................15
To programme the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
To call up the water hardness level in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
B efore using the appliance for the first time, y ou req uire:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
F illing the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Insufficient salt indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rinseaid ........................................................20
Addingrinseaid ..................................................20
Rinseaidindicator.................................................21
S etting the rinse aid dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
L o ad ing th e d ish w ash er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Items not suitable for dishwashers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
U pperbasket.....................................................25
H ingedcuprack................................................25
P ositioning rail (depending on model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
U niversal support (depending on model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
A djusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lowerbasket.....................................................28
H ingedspikes..................................................28
R emovable spiked insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
B ottle holder (depending on model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
C utlery ..........................................................30
C utlery tray (depending on model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
C utlery basket (depending on model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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O p eratio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
D etergent........................................................32
Addingdetergent..................................................34
Switchingon .....................................................35
Selectaprogramme ...............................................35
Starttheprogramme...............................................35
TimeD isplay .....................................................36
A t the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Switchingoff .....................................................37
U nloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
C hanging a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
A d d itio nal fu nc tio ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Turbo/Tab .......................................................39
D elay start.......................................................40
Buzzer..........................................................42
F actory default setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
AdjustSensorwash................................................44
C leaning and c are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
C leaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
C leaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
C leaning the reflector panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
C leaning the control panel and door front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
C leaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
C leaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
P r o b lem so lv ing g u id e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Technicalproblems................................................50
The dishwasher does not fill/drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
G eneralproblems .................................................53
Noises ..........................................................54
U nsatisfactory washing result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
M aintenanc e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
C leaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
C leaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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A fter sales serv ic e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 0
Repairs.......................................................60
Futureupdates.................................................60
C o m p ariso n tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1
P r o g r am m e c h ar t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4
G 1XXX..........................................................66
G 2XXX..........................................................68
O p tio nal ac c esso ries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
E lec tr ic al c o nnec tio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
P lu m b ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
The Miele waterproof anti-leak sy stem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
C onnection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
D rainage ........................................................73
T ec h nic al d ata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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A p p lianc e o v er v iew
aU pper spray arm (not visible)
bC utlery tray (depending on model)
cU pper basket
dMiddle spray arm
eA ir inlet for dry ing
(depending on model)
fL ower spray arm
gF ilter combination
hD ata plate
iIn-operation indicator light
jR inse aid reservoir
kD ual compartment detergent
dispenser
lS alt reservoir
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C o ntro l p anel
aTime display
bD elay start button ,
with indicator light
c"Turbo/Tab" button
dC heck/R efill indicators
eP rogrammes
fP rogramme selector button
gO n button Uwith indicator light
hO ff button V
iIn-operation indicator light
This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models.
The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows:
G 1272, G 1282 etc. = G 1X X X
G 2272, G 2282 etc. = G 2X X X
The model numbers G 1X X X and G 2X X X 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).
The data plate is located at the top right hand side of the door.
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This appliance conforms to current
safety req uirements. Inappropriate
use can, however, lead to personal
injury and damage to property .
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety , use and maintenance.
K eep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future owner.
C o rrec t ap p lic atio n
~This dishwasher is intended
ex clusively for cleaning domestic
crockery and cutlery in a domestic
household. U sing it for purposes other
than those for which it was designed,
as well as any alterations or
conversions to the appliance, would be
unauthorised and could cause harm.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
~This dishwasher is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced phy sical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
ex perience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it or they
have been given instruction concerning
its use by a person responsible for their
safety .
S afety w ith c h ild ren
~This appliance is not a toy ! To avoid
the risk of injury , keep children well
away and do not allow them to play in
or around the dishwasher, or to use the
controls. They will not understand the
potential dangers posed by it. They
should be supervised whenever y ou
are working in the kitchen. There is a
danger that children play ing might shut
themselves in the dishwasher.
~O lder children may only use the
dishwasher when its operation has
been clearly ex plained to them and
they are able to use it safely ,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
~K eep children away from
detergents. D ishwasher detergents
contain irritant and corrosive
ingredients which can cause burning in
the mouth, nose and throat if
swallowed, or inhibit breathing. K eep
children away from the dishwasher
when the door is open. There could still
be detergent residues in the cabinet.
C onsult a doctor immediately if y our
child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.
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T ec h nic al safety
~B efore setting up the appliance,
check it for any ex ternally visible
damage. U nder no circumstances
should y ou use a damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance could be
dangerous.
~The dishwasher must only be
plugged into the electricity supply via a
suitable switched socket. The electrical
socket must be easily accessible after
the dishwasher has been installed so
that it can be disconnected from the
electricity supply at any time. (S ee
"E lectrical connection").
~There must be no electrical sockets
behind the dishwasher. D anger of
overheating and fire risk if the
dishwasher were to be pushed up
against a plug.
~The dishwasher must not be
installed under a cooktop. The high
radiant temperatures which are
sometimes generated by a cooktop
could damage the dishwasher. F or the
same reason it should not be installed
nex t to open fires or other appliances
which give off heat, such as heaters
etc.
~D o not connect the dishwasher to
the mains supply until it has been fully
installed.
~B efore connecting the appliance,
check that the connection data on the
data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply . If in any doubt, consult a
q ualified electrician.
~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing sy stem. It is
most important that this basic safety
req uirement is present and regularly
tested and where there is any doubt the
electrical sy stem in the house should
be checked by a q ualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the conseq uences of an inadeq uate
earthing sy stem (e.g. electric shock).
~D o not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an ex tension lead.
These do not guarantee the req uired
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
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~This eq uipment may only be
installed in mobile installations such as
ships if a risk assessment of the
installation has been carried out by a
suitably q ualified engineer.
~The plastic housing of the water
connection contains an electrical
component. The housing must not be
dipped in water.
~There are live wires in the water inlet
hose. Never cut the water inlet hose,
even if it is too long.
~The integrated W aterproof S y stem
offers protection from water damage,
provided the following conditions are
met:
– The dishwasher is correctly installed
and plumbed in.
– The dishwasher is properly
maintained and parts are replaced
where it can be seen that this is
necessary .
–The tap has been turned off when
the appliance is not used for a longer
period of time (e.g. during holiday s).
The W aterproof sy stem will work even if
the appliance is switched off. H owever,
the appliance must remain connected
to the electricity supply .
~A damaged appliance could be
dangerous. If the dishwasher gets
damaged, switch it off at the mains and
call y our Miele C hartered A gent or the
Miele C ustomer C ontact C entre.
~U nauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which Miele cannot accept liability .
R epairs should only be undertaken by a
Miele approved service technician.
~F aulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~A lway s disconnect the dishwasher
from the electrical supply for
maintenance work (switch off at the wall
socket and remove the plug).
~If the connection cable is damaged
it must be replaced with a Miele cable
by a Miele approved service technician
only .
~In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its
surroundings in a clean condition at all
times. A ny damage which may be
caused by cockroaches or other vermin
will not be covered by the guarantee.
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Installatio n
~The dishwasher must be installed
and connected in compliance with the
installation instructions.
~The dishwasher must be correctly
aligned to ensure problem-free
operation.
~In order to ensure stability ,
built-under and integrated dishwashers
must only be installed under a
continuous worktop which is secured to
adjacent cabinetry .
~If y ou want to convert y our
freestanding dishwasher to a
built-under ("U ") model, y ou will need to
order the appropriate conversion kit. If
y ou remove the ex isting plinth, y ou
must replace it with a U -model plinth.
This is necessary to avoid the risk of
injury caused by protruding metal
parts.
C o rrec t u se
~D o not use solvents in the
dishwasher. D anger of ex plosion.
~D o not inhale or ingest dishwasher
detergent. D ishwasher detergents
contain irritant or corrosive ingredients
which can cause burning in the nose,
mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. C onsult a doctor immediate-
ly if detergent has been swallowed or
inhaled.
~A void leaving the door open
unnecessarily , as y ou could trip over it.
~D o not sit or lean on the opened
door. This could cause the dishwasher
to tip and be damaged, and y ou could
get injured.
~O nly use detergent and rinse aid
formulated for domestic dishwashers.
D o not use washing-up liq uid.
~D o not use commercial or industrial
detergents as these may cause
damage, and there is a risk of severe
chemical reaction.
~D o not fill the rinse aid reservoir with
powder or liq uid detergent. This will
cause serious damage to the reservoir.
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~Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir
with powder or liq uid dishwasher
detergent will damage the water
softener. Make sure y ou have bought
the correct packet of dishwasher salt
before filling the salt reservoir!
~P lease only use special coarse
grained dishwasher salt for reactivation,
as other salts may contain insoluble
additives which can impair the
functioning of the softener (see "F illing
the salt reservoir").
~In an appliance with a cutlery basket
(depending on model) cutlery is
cleaned and dried more efficiently if
placed in the basket with the handles
downwards. H owever, to avoid the risk
of injury , place knives and forks etc.
with the handles upwards.
~P lastic items which cannot withstand
being washed in hot water, such as
disposable plastic containers, or plastic
cutlery and crockery should not be
cleaned in the dishwasher. The high
temperatures in the dishwasher may
cause them to melt or lose shape.
~O n models with "D elay start", make
sure that the dispenser is dry before
adding detergent. W ipe dry if
necessary . D etergent will clog if poured
into a damp dispenser and may not be
thoroughly dispersed.
A c c esso r ies
~O nly use genuine Miele spare parts
and accessories with this appliance. If
spare parts or accessories from other
manufacturers are used, this will
invalidate the guarantee, and Miele
cannot accept liability .
D isp o sal o f y o u r o ld
d ish w ash er
~Make the door lock inoperative so
that children cannot accidentally shut
themselves in. Make appropriate
arrangements for the disposal of the
appliance.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these W arning
and S afety instructions.
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D isp o sal o f th e p ac k ing
m aterial
The packing material protects the dry er
from transport damages. The transport
and protective packing has been
selected from materials which are
environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recy cled.
The packaging consists of the following
materials:
O uter packaging:
–C orrugated cardboard made from up
to 100% recy clable material:
or: P oly ethy lene (P E ) protective wrap
– P oly proply lene (P P ) strapping
Inner packaging:
– C hlorine and fluorine free ex panded
poly sty rene (E P S )
– B ase, lid frame and support battens
made from untreated natural wood
from renewable forests
–P oly ethy lene (P E ) protective wrap
R ather than just throwing these
materials away , please ensure they are
offered for recy cling.
D isp o sal o f y o u r o ld ap p lianc e
E lectrical and electronic machines
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly
could be potentially haz ardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of y our appliance.
Therefore, please do not dispose of it
with y our household waste.
P lease dispose of it at y our local
community waste collection/recy cling
centre or contact y ou dealer for advice.
E nsure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal. Y ou can also contact y our
C hartered A gent for advice.
It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person.
To enable sorting by ty pe of plastic for
recy cling, all plastic parts of the
appliance are labelled with international
standard sy mbols.
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E ner g y sav ing w ash ing
This dishwasher is ex ceptionally
economical in its use of water and
electricity .
Y ou can make the most of y our
appliance by following these tips:
^If y our household water sy stem is
suitable, this dishwasher can be
connected to a hot water supply for
further economies. If the water is
heated by for ex ample, solar panels,
this would be energy efficient.
H owever, if y our water is heated by
electricity we would recommend
connection to cold water.
^F or most economical dishwashing,
make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.
^C hoose the programme to suit the
ty pe of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling.
^S elect the Normal programme for
energy -saving dishwashing.
^F ollow the detergent manufacturer's
recommendations on detergent
dosage.
^W hen using powder or liq uid
detergent y ou can use 1/3less
detergent if baskets are only half full.
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T o o p en th e d o o r
^P ull the handle.
If the door is opened during operation
all functions are automatically
interrupted.
T o c lo se th e d o o r
^P ush the baskets right in.
^Then lift the door upwards and push
until it clicks into position.
B efo re u sing fo r th e first tim e
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W ater so ftener
In order to achieve good cleaning
results, the dishwasher needs to
operate with soft water. H ard water
results in the build-up of calcium
deposits on crockery and in the
dishwasher.
Mains water with a hardness level
h ig h er th an 0 .7 m m o l/l (4 d –
G erm an sc ale) needs to be softened.
This takes place automatically in the
integrated water softener.
–The water softener req uires
dishwasher salt.
If y ou use combination products
which have salt in them, such as
"3 in 1" or "4 in 1" products in y our
dishwasher, y ou should still add salt
in order to achieve optimum results.
– The dishwasher must be
programmed for the water hardness
in y our area.
– Y our local water authority will be able
to advise y ou of the water hardness
level in y our area.
W here the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l (8 - 17 d
G erman scale) alway s programme the
dishwasher to the higher value
(3.1 mmol/l in this ex ample).
In the event of a fault, it will help the
service technician if y ou know the
hardness of y our local water supply .
^E nter the water hardness below:
mmol/l or d
T h e d ish w ash er is p r o g r am m ed at
th e fac to r y fo r a w ater h ard ness lev el
o f 0 .2 m m o l/l (1 d ).
If this setting corresponds to the
hardness of y our water y ou do not need
to do any thing more.
If y our water is harder or softer, y ou will
need to programme the water hardness
level. S ee following section.
B efo r e u sing fo r th e fir st tim e
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T o p ro g ram m e th e w ater h ar d ness
lev el
E ach time a button is pressed, one of
the indicator lights will flash and light
up in the control panel. H owever, only
the indicator lights mentioned in the
following programming process stages
are significant.
The programming procedure can be
cancelled at any time by pressing the
O ff button V. The procedure can
then be re-started from the beginning
again.
^S witch the dishwasher off using the
O ff button V.
^P ress the programme selector button
in, and w h ilst h o ld ing it in switch
the dishwasher on using the O n
button U.
K eep the programme selector button
pressed in for at least four seconds
until the lower right hand programme
indicator comes on.
If this does not happen, start the
procedure from the beginning again.
^P ress the Turbo/Tab button twice.
The Tab indicator light will flash briefly
twice at intervals.
The characters "p 1" will flash one after
the other in the display .
This means that the water hardness
level has been set at 1 d (0.2 mmol/l)
(factory setting).
The value which has been set for the
water hardness is shown as a figure
after the "p" in the display (see the
following chart).
U se the programme selector button to
select the value which corresponds to
y our water hardness level.
E ach press on the button moves y ou up
a level. W hen the highest water
hardness level is reached, the setting
starts from the beginning again.
^S witch the dishwasher off with the O ff
button V.
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83-108
110-126
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T o c all u p th e w ater h ard ness
lev el in th e d isp lay
^S witch the dishwasher off with the O ff
button V.
^P ress the programme selector button
in, and w h ilst h o ld ing it in switch
the dishwasher on using the O n
button U.
K eep the programme selector button
pressed in for at least four seconds
until the lower right hand programme
indicator comes on.
^P ress the Turbo/Tab button twice.
The Tab indicator light will flash briefly
twice at intervals.
C haracters will flash in seq uence in the
display .
The figure(s) after the "p" is the value for
the water hardness level which has
been set (see chart).
^S witch the dishwasher off with the O ff
button V.
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B efo r e u sing th e ap p lianc e fo r
th e fir st tim e, y o u req u ire:
–A pprox . 2 litres of water,
–A pprox . 2 kg dishwasher salt,
–D omestic dishwasher detergent,
–R inse aid formulated for domestic
dishwashers.
E very dishwasher is tested at the
factory .
There will be residual water in the
appliance from this test. It is not an
indication that it has been used
previously .
F illing th e salt reserv o ir
If y ou use combination products
which have salt in them in y our
dishwasher, such as "3 in 1" or
"4 in 1" products, y ou should still
add salt in order to achieve optimum
results and to ensure that the water
softener continues to function
correctly . S electing the C ombi tabs
option reduces salt consumption to
between 1/3and 1/4of the normal
amount.
Important: B efore filling the salt
reservoir with dishwasher salt for the
fir st tim e, y ou must fill it with
approx . 1 litre of water to enable the
salt to dissolve. O nce the
dishwasher has been used, there is
alway s sufficient water in the
reservoir.
If the water in y our area is very soft
and constantly lo w er th an
0 .7 m m o l/l (4 d ) y ou do no t need
to add salt.
The water softener must, however,
still be programmed to correspond
to the water hardness level in y our
area.
,Inadvertently filling the salt
reservoir with powder or liq uid
dishwasher detergent will damage
the water softener.
,Miele recommends using
specially designed dishwasher salt
to max imiz e the performance of y our
dishwasher and to prevent build-up
of calcium and limescale in the
dishwasher cabinet, especially if y ou
live in hard water area.
D ishwasher salt can be purchased
online at www.miele-shop.com
(depending on country ) or via the
Miele S pare P arts D epartment.
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^R emove the lower basket and
unscrew the salt reservoir cap.
W ater or saline solution will run out
of the reservoir when the cap is
removed. It should therefore only be
removed in order to refill the salt
reservoir.
^F ill the reservoir with approx . 2 litres
of water (first use only ).
^P lace the funnel provided over the
salt reservoir and carefully fill with
salt until the reservoir is full. The salt
reservoir holds approx . 2 kg of salt.
^C lean any ex cess salt from around
the reservoir opening and then screw
the cap on again fir m ly .
^R un the Q uick wash programme im-
mediately (without any crockery in
the dishwasher, and without selecting
the "Turbo" ex tra option) to remove
any traces of salt from the cabinet.
Insu ffic ient salt ind ic atio n
^F ill 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).
A fter the reservoir has been filled, the
water softener is automatically
reactivated the nex t time the
dishwasher is run. The salt indicator
light may still be illuminated during this
process. It will go out once the salt
concentration has reached the correct
level.
The salt indicator is deactivated when
the dishwasher has been programmed
to a water hardness level below
0.7 mmol/l (4 d).
,R un the Q uick wash programme
immediately (without any crockery in
the dishwasher, and without
selecting the "Turbo" ex tra option) to
remove any traces of salt from the
cabinet.
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R inse aid
R inse aid is necessary to ensure water
does not cling and leave marks on
crockery during the dry ing phase and
helps crockery dry faster after it has
been washed.
R inse aid is poured into the storage
reservoir and the amount set is
dispensed automatically .
,Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with powder or liq uid
detergent will damage the reservoir.
O nly pour rinse aid formulated for
domestic dishwashers into the
reservoir. O therwise y ou will cause
serious damage to the reservoir.
A lternatively , it is possible to use
– household vinegar with a max . 5%
acid content
or
– liq uid citric acid up to 10% acid
content.
The resulting rinsing and dry ing q uality
will not, however, be as good as when
rinse aid is used.
,D o not use vinegar with a higher
acid content (e.g. vinegar essence
25% acid). This would damage the
dishwasher.
If y ou only ever use combination
products containing rinse aid in y our
dishwasher, y ou do not need to add
rinse aid.
A d d ing r inse aid
^P ress the button on the lid of the salt
reservoir in the direction of the arrow
until the flap springs open.
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