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Operating instructions

for dishwashers
G
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. 06 702 820

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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. 06 702 820...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 5 Appliance overview .
  • Page 3 Contents Operation ............29 Detergent .
  • Page 4 Contents Optional accessories ..........53 Electrical connection .
  • Page 5: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of 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 Child safety lock in door grip (not visible) d Middle spray arm j Rinse aid reservoir e Air inlet for drying k Dual compartment detergent...
  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Description of the appliance Control panel a Check/Refill indicators d Programme selector e On/Off button s b Programme sequence indicators c Start/Stop button with indicator light This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models. The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows: G 1020 / G 1040 = G 1XXX G 2020 / G 2040 = G 2XXX The model numbers G 1XXX and G 2XXX used in this book refer to the model...
  • Page 7: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions Delivery This appliance conforms to current Before setting up the appliance, safety requirements. Inappropriate check it for any externally visible use can, however, lead to personal damage. Under no circumstances injury and damage to property. To should you use a damaged appliance.
  • Page 8 Switch off at the mains If you want to convert your and call your Miele supplier or the Miele freestanding dishwasher to a Service Department. built-under ("U") model, you will need to The plastic housing of the water order the appropriate conversion kit.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Avoid leaving the door open On models with "Delay start", make unnecessarily, as you could trip sure that the dispenser is dry over it. before adding detergent. Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured Do not sit or lean on the opened into a damp dispenser and may not be door.
  • Page 10: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance

    If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced with a Miele – The dishwasher is correctly installed cable by a Miele approved service and plumbed in. technician only.
  • Page 11: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity material supply by a competent person. The The transport and protective packing plug must be rendered useless and the has been selected from materials which cable cut off directly behind it to are environmentally friendly for disposal prevent misuse.
  • Page 12: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time To open the door Child safety lock ^ Press the release catch inside the Use the child safety lock to prevent door grip and pull forward. children opening the dishwasher door. ^ To lock the door, push the slide If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically underneath the door grip to the right.
  • Page 13: Water Softener

    Before using for the first time Water softener The dishwasher is set at the factory for a hardness level of 2.2 - In order to achieve good cleaning 2.7 mmol/l (12 - 15 °d ). results, the dishwasher needs to operate with soft water.
  • Page 14: Programming The Water Hardness Level

    Before using for the first time Programming the water hardness The number of times the "Wash/Rinse" level indicator flashes tells you which water hardness level has been set (see Each time a button is pressed one of chart). the indicator lights will flash and light up in the control panel.
  • Page 15: Checking The Programmed Water Hardness Level

    Before using for the first time Checking the programmed water hardness level ^ Switch the dishwasher off with the On/Off button s. ^ Turn the programme selector to the "12 o'clock" position. ^ Press the Start/Stop button in and whilst holding it in switch the dishwasher on using the On/Off button s.
  • Page 16: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time You Require

    Before using for the first time Before using the appliance for The water softener requires the first time you require: dishwasher salt. If you use "3 in 1" – approx. 2 litres of water, tabs in your dishwasher you should still add salt in order to achieve –...
  • Page 17: Salt Indicator

    Before using for the first time Salt indicator ^ Remove the lower basket and unscrew the salt reservoir cap. Only open the salt reservoir when you want to fill it with dishwasher salt as water or salt solution will run out of the reservoir when the cap is removed.
  • Page 18: Rinse Aid

    Before using for the first time Rinse aid Adding rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water does not cling and leave marks on crockery during the drying phase and helps crockery dry faster after it has been washed. Rinse aid is poured into the storage reservoir and the amount set is dispensed automatically.
  • Page 19: Rinse Aid Indicator

    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 only until it is visible in the opening. The rinse aid reservoir holds approx. 110 ml.
  • Page 20: Setting The Rinse Aid Dosage

    Before using for the first time Setting the rinse aid dosage ^ Turn the programme selector to the "5 o'clock" position. You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for best results. The "Wash/Rinse" programme sequence indicator will flash briefly The rinse aid dosage can be set from three times at intervals.
  • Page 21: Loading The Dishwasher

    Loading the dishwasher Note – Deep 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.
  • Page 22: Items Not Suitable For Dishwashers

    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 –...
  • Page 23: Upper Basket

    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.
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Upper Basket

    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)
  • Page 25: Lower Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Lower basket Hinged spiked insert For larger and heavier items such as Both sides of the rear section of the plates, serving platters, saucepans, spiked insert can be lowered to make bowls, etc. more room for large items, e.g. pots, Small items such as saucers can also pans and dishes.
  • Page 26: Bottle Holder (Depending On Model)

    Loading the dishwasher Bottle holder (depending on model) The bottle holder can be used to wash narrow items, e.g. milk and baby bottles. It can be inserted into the bottom basket in more than one place. See the areas marked in white in the illustration. However, do not place a bottle holder in the corners.
  • Page 27: Cutlery

    Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Cutlery tray (depending on model) If spoon handles do not fit between the holders, then place 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.
  • Page 28: Cutlery Basket (Depending On Model)

    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.
  • Page 29: Operation

    Operation Detergent Avoid inhalation of powder Only use detergents formulated detergents and do not ingest for domestic dishwashers. Do not dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher use washing up liquid. detergents can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed, ^ You can use conventional powder or inhibit breathing.
  • Page 30: Adding Detergent

    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: 20, 30. The marks indicate a level of approx. 20 or 30 ml when the door is open in a horizontal position.
  • Page 31: Switching On

    Operation Switching on Starting a programme ^ Make sure the spray arms are not ^ Turn the programme selector obstructed. clockwise or anti-clockwise to the required programme. ^ Close the door. The Start/Stop indicator light will flash. ^ Open the stopcock, if it is closed. ^ Press the Start/Stop button.
  • Page 32: At The End Of A Programme

    Operation At the end of a programme Unloading the dishwasher The End indicator light will come on at Dishes tend to break and chip more the end of the programme. easily when they are hot. Allow the dishes to cool until they are The dishwasher can now be opened comfortable enough to handle before and unloaded (see “Unloading the...
  • Page 33: Interrupting A Programme

    Operation Interrupting a programme Changing a programme A programme is interrupted as soon as Important: the door is opened. If the detergent dispenser flap has If the door is closed again, the already opened, do not change the programme will continue from the point programme.
  • Page 34: Additional Functions

    Operation Additional functions ^ Turn the programme selector to the "11 o'clock" position. Factory default setting The "Wash/Rinse" indicator light will not be lit up (indicating that at least one If you have altered any settings from the factory default, you can re-set them setting has been altered from the back to the factory default settings as factory default settings).
  • Page 35: Cleaning And Care

    These would damage the surface structure. Cleaning the wash cabinet ^ Clean the front using a Miele E-cloth The wash cabinet is largely or with suitable cleaning agent for the self-cleaning, provided that the correct type of material the front is made of.
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Control Panel

    ^ To help prevent re-soiling, a proprietary conditioning agent for stainless steel, such as Neoblank (available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department) can also be used. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the label and apply sparingly with an even pressure following the direction of the grain.
  • Page 37: Cleaning And Care

    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.
  • Page 38 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 in the ^ Then turn the handle clockwise to direction of the arrows a as shown, and open the filter b.
  • Page 39: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    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.
  • Page 40: 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. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
  • Page 41 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The Wash/Rinse, There may be a technical – Switch the dishwasher off with the On/Off button s. Drying and End fault. indicator lights flash After a few seconds: simultaneously. – Switch the dishwasher back on.
  • Page 42: The Dishwasher Does Not Fill/Drain

    Problem solving guide The dishwasher does not fill/drain Problem Possible cause Remedy The Inlet/Drain check The stopcock is Open the stopcock fully. indicator flashes. closed. The dishwasher Before rectifying the problem you stops during a must: programme. – Switch the dishwasher off with The Inlet/Drain the On/Off button s.
  • Page 43: General Problems

    Problem solving guide General problems Problem Possible cause Remedy Detergent residue is left The dispenser was still Make sure the dispenser is in the dispenser at the damp when detergent dry before adding end of a programme. was added. detergent. The detergent lid Clogged detergent Clean the detergent from...
  • Page 44: Noises

    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.
  • Page 45: Unsatisfactory Washing Result

    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". Not enough detergent was Use more detergent, or dispensed.
  • Page 46 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Dishes, cutlery The rinse aid amount may Replenish the reservoir, and glasses are be insufficient or the rinse increase the dosage or not dry or are aid reservoir empty. change your rinse aid. See flecked.
  • Page 47 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;...
  • Page 48: Problem Solving

    ^ 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:...
  • Page 49: Cleaning The Drain Pump And Non-Return Valve

    Problem solving 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.
  • Page 50: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Programme When to use Sensor wash Sensor controlled programme 55-65 °C for normally soiled crockery Quick wash 40 °C "Quick programme" for lightly soiled crockery, e.g. party crockery; for flushing out salt residues after replenishing the salt reservoir; includes glass care;...
  • Page 51 Programme chart Programme sequence Consumption Duration Energy Water h:min Pre- Main wash Interim Final Drying Cold Litres Cold wash rinse rinse water water water water connec- connec- connec- connec- tion tion tion tion (15°C) (55°C) (15°C) (55°C) 1.3-1.6 0.75-1.0 13-22 1:45-2:30 1:35-2:16 required 55 °- 65 °...
  • Page 52: After Sales Service

    – your Miele dealer, or technology. – the Miele Service Department The "PC" indicator light is used as the (see back cover for contact details).
  • Page 53: Optional Accessories

    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). If you would like to …...
  • Page 54: Electrical Connection

    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.
  • Page 55: Plumbing

    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.
  • Page 56: Drainage

    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.
  • Page 57: Technical Data

    Technical data Dishwasher model G 1XXX G 2XXX Height freestanding 84.5 cm (adjustable + 3.5 cm) Height built-in 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...
  • Page 60 Alteration rights reserved / M.-Nr. 06 702 820 / 02 G1020/G1040/G2020/G2040 / 1106 en - GB...

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