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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13.
14.
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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
| Illustration shows G 542 U
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
Page
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.

|
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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Loading the dishwasher |
To adjust the height of the top
basket:
@® Pull out the basket to the stop posi-
it
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(7 ee) ee
® Loosen the two knurled nuts lo-
cated to the left and right on the in-
side of the basket.
@ Adjust the basket to the required
position.
® Tighten the lock nuts.
Loading the bottom basket
The bottom basket accommodates
large articles such as:
@ Plates
® Serving platters
@ Bowls
@® Saucepans
as well as silverware.
Glasses may only be cleaned in the
bottom basket if fitted with a spe-
cial glassware insert.
Example of 12 standard place
settings
|
Example of an assorted load
Plates
Plates should be sorted according to
diameter and depth and placed in the
basket with the dirty side facing the
front of the machine. 11

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Loading the dishwasher
Bowls and dishes
should be inverted,
Do not place larger items in the front
left hand section of the bottom basket
as this prevents the detergent dis-
penser from opening during the prog-
ram.
Silverware
Unsorted silverware should be loose-
ly placed in the silverware basket with
the handles upward. Make sure that
the spoons do not stick saints
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@ Please place larger items of silver- @ Fit small spoons into the individual
ware in the front right hand section slots to the leit and right of the sil-
of the basket so as not to impede verware basket (see illustration).
the movement of the spray arm. This prevents the spoons from
sticking together and ensures
proper cleaning and drying.

| Notes on types of load
All kinds of dishes in general domestic
use can be washed in the Miele dish-
washer. The particular properties of
some items however, should be kept
in mind.
When purchasing new dishes, make
sure they are dishwasher proof.
Cups, bowls etc. with recessed
bottoms
hinder the drying process as the drops
of water which remain in the recesses
do not evaporate so quickly.
Dishes with colored patterns
If the color is beneath a good glaze, it
can be considered permanent.
Painted dishes — over the glaze
Colors painted on over the glaze are
generally produced in a quality which,
bearing in mind the normal lifespan of
the article, can be regarded as per-
manent.
With frequent use, fading of some
delicate colors cannot always be en-
tirely avoided.
If you are not sure whether the colors
of a particular set of dishes are per-
manent, test wash one or two items
which are already damaged for about
4 weeks.
Aluminum
Aluminum articles can suffer some
discoloration, as can silver cutlery
when used with foods containing
sulphur (@. g. eggs).
The discoloration on silver cutlery can
be removed easily with silver polish.
Hand-made or craft items
are often not suitable for machine
washing. The relatively high tempera-
tures may damage these articles.
Wood
Wood articles, e. g. cutting boards are
sensitive to intensive cleaning and
may warp or split.
Old knives
The blades and handles of old knives
may be glued together and therefore
should not be cleaned in the dish-
washer as the glue may not be heat
resistant.
Plastic
Plastic articles may distort if they are
not heat resistant.
Only wash plastic articles known to be
heat resistant in a dishwasher, in
which case use the top basket only.
When in doubt, wash by hand.
Glassware
It should be noted that some glass-
ware may not be suitable for automatic
dishwashers. With use, etching could
occur. We therefore recommend that,
where possible, glasses be washed in
the “China/Crystal” or “Economy”
program. The danger of damage
should be less in these programs.
Please ensure glasses are securely
loaded in the top basket and cannot
rattle against each other. Glasses
should only be washed in the top
basket.
If washed in the bottom basket, the
special glassware insert must be
used (available from the Miele Spares
Department).
Valuable glasses should be washed
by hand.

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Adding detergent
For automatic dishwashing you re-
quire
@ Powder or granular detergent
® Liquid Rinse Aid
Only use detergent formulated for
domestic dishwashers.
Do not use liquid detergents.
Adding Detergent
Dishwasher detergent must be added
before each program except for
“Rinse & Hold”.
For the economical use of detergent
use the MIELE measuring spoon.
Ca pacity of Spoon
Totally full 1/2 oz.
To mark 1/3 oz.
The correct amount of detergent
depends on the degree of soiling, the
selected program and the hardness of
the water.
Recommendations
For the “Economy", “China” and
"Crystal" cycles, use 1 full measuring
spoon (1/2 oz.)
For all other programs, use 2 full mea-
sures (1 oz.) for water hardness over
14 grains per gallon (215 mg/l.) For
water below 14 grain hardness use 2
measures to the mark (2/3 oz.)
Please note that the different deter-
gents may vary in their effectiveness,
thus in some cases, slightly higher
quantities may be required.
After adding detergent, close the lid of
the dispenser. The detergent is auto-
matically added at the correct time
during the cycle.
NOTE:
When selecting the “pots & pans”
program, pour 1 additional measure
(1/2) directly into the wash cabinet.
The “pots & pans” program has a
120°F pre-wash cycle, thus the deter-
gent will aid in pre-cleaning your dis-
hes.

Adding rinse aid
Rinse aid is poured into the storage
container with a capacity of approxi-
mately 12.2 cu in. The required
amount is dispensed automatically
during the final rinse.
@® Pour rinse aid into the storage con-
tainer and watch the level indicator
(see arrow in illustration above).
Adding detergent
Tip
To avoid spilling rinse aid when filling
the container:
@® Open the door about two-thirds of
the way, lay the bottle against the
container opening and then open
the door while pouring.
The rinse aid level indicator shows
how much rinse aid is stored in the
container.
3.7-5.5.cu in.
11-12.2 eu in. 55-11 cuin. |
The storage container is full when dark
coloring covers the whole surface of
the level indicator.
Then:
@® replace the screw cap securely.
@ Wipe off any rinse aid which may
have been spilled, as otherwise
excessive foaming will occur
during the next program.

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Adding rinse aid
The “rinse aid” indicator lights up
when there is just enough rinse aid in
the dispenser for approximately 5
more programs,
Refill the rinse aid dispenser.
Altering the amount of rinse aid
dispensed
A fixed quantity of rinse aid (approx.
2cc. pre-set at the factory) is dis-
pensed automatically during the final
rinse.
Increase the amount of rinse aid if
droplets form on the dishes. Decrease
the amount if the dishes are smeared.
@ Undo the screw cap.
@® The dispenser adjuster can be
seen at the bottom of the opening.
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Use a screwdriver to push the dis-
penser adjuster in the required di-
rection. Itcan be adjusted between
1-6, i. &. between 1 to 6 cc. rinse
aid is dispensed per program.
@ Replace the screw cap securely.
Adding detergent
Closing the door
To close the door, lift it up until the lock
catches. The “Door release” button
should not be pressed when closing
the door as the lock will not catch and
the dishwasher cannot be switched
on.

When the dishwasher has been
loaded, the detergent added, and the
door firmly closed, proceed as follows:
Turn on the water valve
Before switching on, the water valve
must be turned on. The dishwasher is
then ready for operation.
Should you ever forget to open the
water valve and the program has al-
ready started, turn the program switch
clockwise to the “Stop” position. The
“program indicator” will move quickly
to the Start” position.
After opening the water valve, the de-
sired program can be reselected.
switching on
The dishwasher is fitted with a prog-
ram selector switch, which turns it on.
OFF
ae POTS AVPANS
For a wash program starting from the
“Stop” position:
@® the sequence switch must be
turned clockwise to the program
required between “Intensive” and
“China/Crystal”.
@® If “Rinse & Hold” is required, turn
the selector switch counter-
clockwise.
During the program cycle, the “On”
indicator light is illuminated to show
that the machine is in operation,
For detailed description of the individ-
ual programs, seé pages 19-25.
Program sequence:
After switching on, the program con-
tinues automatically. The program in-
dicator switch moves around the dial
step by step, showing which stage the
program has reached.
The program indicator switch remains
stationary at the beginning of the main
wash and final rinse sectors until the
required temperature has been
reached.
The length of the heating up period
depends on the temperature of the
water entering the dishwasher and on
the size of the load.
In some programs, certain stages are
automatically skipped, whereby the
program indicator moves quickly
through these sections on the dial.
On completion of a program, the prag-
ram indicator will have made almost a
complete revolution and stopped just
before the “72 o'clock” position.

Switching on
Interrupting a program
For example, when articles in the
dishwasher rattle or bump against
each other during a program and have
to be rearranged.
@® Press the “Door release” button
and open the door. The program
cycle is automatically interrupted,
@ Replace the articles securely and
correctly.
@® Leave the door ajar for a few min-
utes, especially if the water is hot.
Then:
® Close the door. The program will
continue from the point at which it
was interrupted.
Switching off
Switching off
On completion of a program:
@® Set the program selector to
“Stop”. The program sequence in-
dicator moves directly to the
“Start” position. The “On” indica-
tor light will go out.
@ Turn off the water valve.
During maintenance, or if there is to
be a long interval before next use of
the dishwasher, turn the program se-
lector to “OQ”.
Unloading the machine
You should allow 15 minutes after
completion of the program for the load
to cool down.
Then open the door. The bottom
basket should be cleared before the
top basket.
Drops of water may remain in the bot-
tom of some dishes (such as cups or
bowls) after drying.
Unloading the top basket first could
cause drops of water to fall on to dry
articles in the bottom basket.
Consequently, it is best to unload
the bottom basket first.
lf the door is opened a fraction at the
end of the program, the load will cool
down within a few minutes. The di-
shes can then be removed dry.

“Pots and Pans” program
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Program indicator Program selector
Program with one pre-wash, particularly suitable for heavily soiled sauce-
pans and frying pans with dried on stubborn protein and other soils.
Detergent: 1) 1 full MIELE measuring spoon (1/2 oz.) directly
into the wash cabinet.
2) 2 MIELE measures (to mark) (2/3 oz.) into dis-
penser for water hardness ofless than 14 grains
per gallon.
2 full MIELE measures (1 oz.) into dispenser for
water hardness over 14 grains per gallon.
Rinse aid: Check if the dispenser contains rinse aid. If the
“Rinse aid” indicator light comes on, refill the rinse
ald dispenser,
Switching on: @ Turn on the water valve (water supply). —
@ Turn the program selector switch clockwise to
the “Pots and Pans” program.
. Pre-wash (pre-clean) 120° F
. Main-wash 150° F
. Interim rinse
. Final rinse 150° F
Drying
Atthe end ofa The program indicator stops just before the
program: “12 o'clock” position.
@® Turn off the dishwasher (turn the program
selector switch to “Stop").
® Turn off the water valve.
@ Open the door.
Consumptionfigures: Energy: approx, 0,63 kWh
Water: approx.9USG
Lengthofprogram: approx. 68 mins.
Program sequence:
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Program indicator Program selector
The
program
for
normally
soiled
dishes
and
non-delicate
glassware
with
dried-on
stains.
Detergent:
2
MIELE
measures
(to
mark)
(2/3
oz.)
into
dis-
penser
for water
hardness
of less than
14 grains
per
gallon.
?
full
MIELE
measures
(1
oz.)
into
dispenser
for
water
hardness
over
14 grains
per
gallon.
Rinse aid: Check if this dispenser contains rinse aid. If the
“Rinse aid” indicator light comes on, refill the rinse
aid dispenser,
Switching
on:
@
Turn
on
the
water
valve
(water
supply).
@® Turn
the program
selector
switch
clockwise
to
the “Intensive
Wash"
program.
. Main-wash 150° F
. Interim rinse
. Final rinse 150° F
. Drying
Atthe end ofa The program indicator stops just before the
program: “12 0'clock” position.
@ Turn off the dishwasher (turn the program
selector switch to "Stap").
® Turn off the water valve.
@® Open the door.
Consumptionfigures: Eneray: approx. 0,60 kWh
Water: approx.8USG
Length of program: approx.61 mins.
Program sequence:
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