Miele G 542 U User manual

USA
Operating instructions
for dishwashers
G 542 U/ G 542)

Warning — When using your dishwasher, iollow basic precautions including
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DISHWASHERS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
. Do not allow children to play in, on, or near a dishwasher.
. Do not allow children to operate your dishwasher.
. Only use the dishwasher for its intended function.
. This dishwasher must be electrically grounded. Read installation instruc-
tions for details.
. Do not touch the heating element located below the lower rack during or
immediately after use.
. Use only those detergents and rinsing aids recornmended for dishwasher
use, and keep them out of the reach of children.
. Do not use your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in
place,
. Do not tamper with controls.
10.
11.
Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the dishwasher door or dish racks.
To prevent accidental entrapment, remove the door of the dishwasher
when discarding the appliance.
Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the
equivalent. For items not marked, check manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
When loading items to be washed, place sharp items with handle-up to re-
duce the risk of cut-type injuries.
Hydrogen gas may build up in the water heater and hot water pipes when
the hot water system has not been used for two weeks or more. CAUTION
— hydrogen gas is explosive. To prevent injury of damage, turn on all hot
water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes. Do not use the
dishwasher before doing so. As running hot water will release any accum-
ulated hydrogen gas, do not smoke or use an open flame while the faucets
are open.
Always disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before attempting to
service the appliance.
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Description of the appliance
Heated drying
Door release
Program indicator
Water hardness selector 1
Program selector
Indicator light “Rinse aid"
Indicator light “Salt”
Indicator light “On”
Fill-time selector switch
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be without baskets in place
Water hardness selector ||
Filter combination
Socket for salt container
‘Rinse aid dispenser
Heating element
Rinse aid indicator
Data plate
Detergent dispenser

The instructions given in this booklet apply to all models listed on the front
page.
The dishwashers differ mainly in outer construction:
@® G542U: Built under dishwasher (without countertop)
@® G 542): = Integrated dishwasher for building under (without countertop).
The front can be fitted with a 0.8 inch thick base unit door front.
Important: To ensure stability, these dishwashers must only be installed
under a continuous countertop which must be securely
screwed to neighboring units.
‘Contents
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Important safety instructions 2... 0. ee ee ee ee 2
Description ofthe appliance 2... 1. g3- 5
Water softener/reactivation . 2... . 6-9
Loading tha dishwasher. ... 2... 0... 0.00 eee ee eae 10-12
Notes on hee Of load! ide ee eae le ee, a 13-14
Adding detergent .. 2... eee 14-16
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switching off/unloading the dishes ........4 62 eee ee 3
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Cleaning Sid Gare ooo Ge ok oh ee el we eee eee Be ee 26 — 28
Installation, electrical connecion, and sida ScMraD eras MRO Oe EN 29
Dealing with minor faults .............4. Ni Ae icra See alt 30
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Description of the appliance
The fill-time selector switch on the left side of the control panel is used to
increase or decrease the amount of water entering the appliance.
(1) Fill-time selector
(7) Fill-time selector
The selector is set at “normal” in
the factory (slot horizontal), see
lll. 1, and at this setting is very
economical in its use of water and
energy.
lf the water pressure is too low (i. e.
less than 22 PSI), then it is advisa-
ble to set the selector to the “ex-
tended” position to ensure a good
cleaning result.
Switch set at: “extended”
® Use a coin to turn the fill-time-se-
lactor counter — clockwise to the
“extended” position (slot vertical),
iW. 2.
lf you prefer to have extra water for
washing your dishes, then likewise
select the “extended” position.
It must be pointed out that at this
setting the dishwasher will also use
slightly more electricity.

This dishwasher is fitted with a water Opening the door
@® Press the door release button —
see arrow — in as far as possible,
hold the grip rail and pull door out
fully.
softener which removes the minerals
that cause hardness in the mains
water supply and provides the soft
lime-free water required for dish-
washing.
So that the water softener continues
to supply softwater, the salt container
on the floor of the wash cabinet must
always be kept full.
Exception: If the degree of hard-
ness in local water is permanently
under 8 grains per gallon (143 mg
liter) with low carbonate hardness,
there is no need to reactivate.
Your local water authority will advise
you on water hardness in your area.
At the end of every wash cycle, the
softener is automatically reactivated
by the salt.
Filling the salt container
Important
Should you inadvertently fill the
salt container with dishwasher
detergent powder, this can da-
mage the water softener.
Please also check that you are filling
with the correct salt. CULINOX 999,
manufactured by MORTON SALT
CO., is suitable.
Please use only special coarse-
grained reactivation salt, as other
salts may contain insoluble addi-
tives which can impair the func-
tioning of the softener.

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Remove
any
grains
of
salt
from
the
i
threaded
union
of
the
salt
container,
replace
the
plastic
cap and
tighten.
® Replace the basket and run 2 con-
secutive “Rinse & Hold" programs
to remove any traces of salt fram
the cabinet.
Indicator light *Salt”
When
the
salt
needs
replenishing,
the
“salt”
indicator
light
comes
on.
The
salt
container
should
be
refilled.
@ Remove the lower basket and un-
screw the cap of the salt container.
@ Fill the salt container with water
(only
when
the
machine
is
being
used for the first time).
lf
the
light
comes
on
during
a
program,
this
can
be
done
after
the
program
has
finished.
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Using
the
funnel
provided,
add
salt
(approx.
4.4
lbs)
up
to
the
rim
of
the
container
(water
from
the
container
will
run
out).

Choosing the correct water hard-
ness setting
The dishwasher is set at the factory to
operate up to a hardness level of 25
grains’ gallon (440 mg/l).
However, to ensure that the softener
is reactivated to suit your local water
supply, the “water hardness” selec-
tors | and Il can be set in combination
to ensure operation at the most
suitable level.
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Water hardness selector | Water hardness selector Il
(at the right hand edge of the control (at the right hand side of the wash-
panel) cabinet interior)
@ After consulting your local water
authority to establish water hard-
ness in your area, adjust these two
selectors according to the follow-
ing tables, by hand, or using a coin.

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Water
softener
|
Table | Table Il
(Factory Setting) when washing at higher water level
Grains Gontnof pare Weshdabinet
pergelon So | Selector
Loading the dishwasher
Capacity Loading the top basket
When fully loadedthe machinecan The top basket mainly accomodates
accomodate 12 standard placeset- small items such as
tings including serving dishes and » Cups
silverware.
The top and bottom basket with silver- |
ware insert serve toaccommodatethe ®@ Dessert plates
articles to be washed. @ Glasses
The tap and bottom basket should be @ Small bowls
pulled out to the stop position for
loading.
Use the baskets to their fullest ca-
pacity without overloading to get
the most economical use of the
dishwasher.
Rem ove lar ge soils
Large soils should be removed before
placing the dishes in the machine. The
dishes should not be dirtier than when
put into the sink for washing up by
hand.
@® Saucers
® Heat resistant plastic ware

settings ©
Example of an assorted load
Two rows of cups or other shallow
dishes, e. g. soup cups, may be
placed one above the other on the
sloping racks on the left hand side of
the basket.
To facilitate loading the lower rack,the
upper sloping rack can be raised fo an
upright position.
Loading the dishwasher
This feature also enables you to load
tall objects on the left side of the
basket.
Hollow bowls and dishes should
be inverted.
Saucers and dessert plates
should be loaded on the right hand
side of the basket with the dirty side
facing the front of the machine.
Adjusting the height of the top
basket
The top basket can be adjusted above
and below the middle position by °/,
inch. The top basket is set at the
middle position on delivery and in this
position will accommodate
@ Plates up to 7.5 inches in diameter
while the bottom basket will accom-
modate
® Plates up to 11 inches in diameter
For further details regarding plate size
combinations, see table below:
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