07 502 390
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.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 07 502 390
Contents
Guide to the appliance .............................................5
Appliance overview .................................................5
Control panel ......................................................6
Display ...........................................................7
Miele{home ......................................................8
Information is displayed via: ........................................8
Optional accessories .............................................8
The home of the future ............................................8
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................9
Caring for the environment.........................................14
Disposal of the packing material ......................................14
Disposal of your old appliance .......................................14
Energy saving washing .............................................15
Before using for the first time.......................................16
To open the door ..................................................16
To close the door ..................................................16
Child safety lock ..................................................16
Setting the language.............................................17
Clock display ..................................................17
Setting the time of day ...........................................18
Display .......................................................18
Before using the appliance for the first time, you require:...................19
External water softening system ......................................19
Filling the salt reservoir .............................................19
Salt indicator .....................................................21
Rinse aid ........................................................22
Adding rinsing agent ...............................................22
"Rinse aid low" message ............................................23
Loading the dishwasher ...........................................24
Items not suitable for dishwashers: ....................................25
Upper basket .....................................................26
Removable spiked insert .........................................26
Hinged cup rack ................................................27
Positioning rail (depending on model) ...............................27
Support rail ....................................................28
Adjusting the upper basket .......................................29
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Contents
Lower basket .....................................................30
Vario inserts ...................................................30
Bottle holder ...................................................31
Cutlery ..........................................................32
Cutlery tray (depending on model)..................................32
Cutlery basket (depending on model) ...............................33
Operation .......................................................34
Detergent ........................................................34
Adding detergent..................................................35
Switching on .....................................................36
Select programme .................................................36
Selecting Extra options .............................................37
Starting a programme ..............................................38
Display ..........................................................38
At the end of a programme ..........................................39
Switching off .....................................................39
Unloading the dishwasher ...........................................39
Interrupting a programme ...........................................39
Changing a programme ............................................40
Additional functions ..............................................41
Delay start .......................................................41
Cleaning and care ................................................43
Cleaning the wash cabinet ..........................................43
Cleaning the door and the door seal ...................................43
Cleaning the door front .............................................43
Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ................................44
Cleaning the filters .................................................44
Cleaning the spray arms ............................................46
Problem solving guide ............................................47
Technical problems ................................................47
The dishwasher does not fill/drain. ....................................49
General problems .................................................51
Noises ..........................................................53
Unsatisfactory washing result ........................................54
Maintenance .....................................................57
Cleaning the water inlet filter .........................................57
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve...........................58
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Contents
After sales service ................................................59
Repairs .......................................................59
Future updates .................................................59
For testing institutes................................................59
Programme chart .................................................60
Optional accessories..............................................66
Electrical connection..............................................67
Plumbing........................................................68
The Miele waterproof anti-leak system .................................68
Connection to the water supply .......................................68
Drainage ........................................................69
Technical data ...................................................70
Settings menu
To open the Settings
Language
Time ............................................................72
Detergent type ....................................................73
Drying plus.......................................................74
Water hardness ...................................................74
External water softener .............................................75
Rinse aid ........................................................75
Check filters ......................................................75
Adjust Sensor wash ................................................75
Change main menu ................................................76
Save extras ......................................................77
System lock ......................................................78
Temperature .....................................................79
Volume ..........................................................79
Brightness .......................................................80
Contrast .........................................................80
Memory .........................................................80
Showroom programme .............................................81
Factory default ....................................................81
To close the Settings
! ..................................................71
! menu .........................................71
! ......................................................72
! menu.........................................81
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Appliance overview
Guide to the appliance
a Upper spray arm (not visible)
b Cutlery tray (depending on model)
c Upper basket
d Middle spray arm
e Air inlet for drying
(depending on model)
f Lower spray arm
g Filter combination
h Data plate
i Child safety lock in door grip (not
visible)
j Rinse aid reservoir
k Dual compartment detergent
dispenser
l Salt reservoir
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Guide to the appliance
Control panel
a Selector sensors
For selecting the option displayed
next to them.
For altering the values displayed
(+/-).
For navigating to further screens.
The selector sensors light up when
active.
b On/Off sensor K
For switching the appliance on and
off.
c Display
See next page for more information.
d Clear sensor U
For navigating back to the previous
menu or deleting values which have
been set previously.
This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models.
The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows:
G 1833 etc. = G 1XXX
G 2833 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).
The data plate is located at the top right hand side of the door.
e Information sensor :
For displaying additional information
about the menu being displayed.
f Stand-by indicator light
When the dishwasher is switched on,
the indicator light comes on if the
display is switched off.
g Service interface
Used by service technicians to run
diagnostic checks on your
appliance, or to update
programming data in the future.
h Miele<home
The appliance is compatible with the
Miele|home system.
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Display
Guide to the appliance
The display is used to select the
following:
the programme
–
extras
–
the delay start time
–
the Settings menu
–
!
– information
During a programme, the display
shows the following:
– the name of the programme
– the current time of day
– the stage the programme is at
– the estimated time left for the
programme to run
– any relevant fault messages and
notes
To save energy the display goes out
after 10 minutes if you do not touch
any sensors during this time.
Touching any sensor will switch the
display back on again.
!
A dot in the display next to a selector
sensor indicates that a function can be
selected with that sensor. The relevant
sensor lights up.
n
The arrows on the right of the display
indicate that more options or more text
are available which can be displayed
by touching the relevant illuminated
selector sensor.
-----A dotted line will appear after the last
option available.
OK
The OK function is used to confirm a
message or setting, and also to move
to the next menu or to another menu
level.
(
A tick will appear beside the option
which is currently selected.
The Settings menu ! is used to alter
the dishwasher's electronics to suit
different requirements. See Settings
menu for more details.
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Miele{home
Miele|home enabled appliances send information via the household wiring
network to the master appliance d / e about the operational status of the
appliances, as well as information about the progress of the programme.
These instructions are for a
communication enabled dishwasher b
that can be linked into the Miele|home
system via a communication module a
(optional accessory).
Information is displayed via:
–
The SuperVision appliance d
This dishwasher is also equipped
with the Miele|home Supervision
facility, and can be used as the
master appliance.
–
InfoControl XIC 2100 e
Information transmitted from the
appliances can be displayed
accoustically and optically in a
mobile master unit in the vicinity of
the house.
You can use both of these at the same
time.
Optional accessories
– Required: Communication module
XKM 2000 SV a
– Optional: Mobile master unit
InfoControl XIC 2100 e
Both of these are supplied with their
own installation and operating
instructions.
The home of the future
The Miele|home system is capable of
expansion. In the future,
communication enabled appliances b
will be able to be operated via a PC or
a mobile phone.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance conforms to current
safety requirements. 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.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Correct application
This dishwasher is intended
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exclusively for cleaning domestic
crockery and cutlery in a domestic
household. Using 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 be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
This dishwasher is not intended for
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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it or they
have been shown how to use it
correctly by a person responsible for
their safety.
Safety with children
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
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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 you
are working in the kitchen. There is a
danger that children playing might shut
themselves in the dishwasher.
Older children may only use the
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dishwasher when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Keep children away from
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detergents. Dishwasher detergents
contain irritant and corrosive
ingredients which can cause burning in
the mouth, nose and throat if
swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Keep
children away from the dishwasher
when the door is open. There could still
be detergent residues in the cabinet.
Consult a doctor immediately if your
child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Before setting up the appliance,
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check it for any externally visible
damage. Under no circumstances
should you use a damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance could be
dangerous.
The dishwasher must only be
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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. (See
"Electrical connection").
There must be no electrical sockets
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behind the dishwasher. Danger of
overheating and fire risk if the
dishwasher were to be pushed up
against a plug.
The dishwasher must not be
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installed under a hob. The high radiant
temperatures which are sometimes
generated by a hob could damage the
dishwasher. For the same reason it
should not be installed next to open
fires or other appliances which give off
heat, such as heaters etc.
Do not connect the dishwasher to
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the mains supply until it has been fully
installed.
Before connecting the appliance,
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check that the connection data on the
data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
The electrical safety of this
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appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system. It is
most important that this basic safety
requirement is present and regularly
tested and where there is any doubt the
electrical system in the house should
be checked by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Do not connect the appliance to the
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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance may only be installed
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in mobile installations such as ships if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
The plastic housing of the water
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connection contains an electrical
component. The housing must not be
dipped in water.
There are live wires in the water inlet
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hose. Never cut the water inlet hose,
even if it is too long.
The integrated Waterproof System
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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 necessary.
– The stopcock has been turned off
when the appliance is not used for a
longer period of time (e.g. during
holidays).
The Waterproof system will work even if
the appliance is switched off. However,
the appliance must remain connected
to the electricity supply.
A damaged appliance could be
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dangerous. If the dishwasher gets
damaged, switch it off at the mains and
call your Miele Dealer or the Miele
Service Department.
Unauthorised repairs could result in
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unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which Miele cannot accept liability.
Repairs should only be undertaken by a
Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be
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replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
Always disconnect the dishwasher
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from the electrical supply for
maintenance work (switch off at the wall
socket and remove the plug).
If the connection cable is damaged
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it must be replaced with a Miele cable
by a Miele approved service technician
only.
In countries where there are areas
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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. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Installation
The dishwasher must be installed
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and connected in compliance with the
installation diagram supplied.
The dishwasher must be correctly
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aligned to ensure problem-free
operation.
In order to ensure stability,
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built-under and integrated dishwashers
must only be installed under a
continuous worktop which is secured to
adjacent cabinetry.
If you want to convert your
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freestanding dishwasher to a
built-under ("U") model, you will need to
order the appropriate conversion kit. If
you remove the existing plinth, you
must replace it with a U-model plinth.
This is necessary to avoid the risk of
injury caused by protruding metal
parts.
Correct use
Do not use solvents in the
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dishwasher. Danger of explosion.
Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher
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detergent. Dishwasher detergents
contain irritant or corrosive ingredients
which can cause burning in the nose,
mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Consult a doctor immediate
ly if detergent has been swallowed or
inhaled.
Avoid leaving the door open
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unnecessarily, as you could trip over it.
Do not sit or lean on the opened
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door. This could cause the dishwasher
to tip and be damaged, and you could
get injured.
Only use detergent and rinse aid
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formulated for domestic dishwashers.
Do not use washing-up liquid.
Do not use commercial or industrial
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detergents as these may cause
damage, and there is a risk of severe
chemical reaction.
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Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with
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powder or liquid detergent. This will
cause serious damage to the reservoir.
Warning and Safety instructions
Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir
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with powder or liquid dishwasher
detergent will damage the water
softener. Make sure you have picked
up the correct packet of dishwasher
salt before filling the salt reservoir!
Please only use special coarse
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grained dishwasher salt for reactivation,
as other salts may contain insoluble
additives which can impair the
functioning of the softener.
In an appliance with a cutlery basket
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(depending on model) cutlery is
cleaned and dried more efficiently if
placed in the basket with the handles
downwards. However, to avoid the risk
of injury, place knives and forks etc.
with the handles upwards.
Plastic items which cannot withstand
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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.
Accessories
Only use genuine Miele spare parts
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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.
Disposal of your old
dishwasher
Make the door lock inoperative so
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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 Warning
and Safety instructions.
On models with "Delay start", make
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sure that the dispenser is dry before
adding detergent. Wipe dry if
necessary. Detergent will clog if poured
into a damp dispenser and may not be
thoroughly dispersed.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.
The packaging consists of the following
materials:
Outer packaging:
– Corrugated cardboard made from up
to 100% recyclable material:
or: Polyethylene (PE) shrink wrap
– Polyproplylene (PP) strapping
Inner packaging:
– Chlorine and fluorine free expanded
polystyrene (EPS)
–
Base, lid frame and support battens
made from untreated natural wood
from renewable forests
–
Polyethylene (PE) protective wrap
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
To enable sorting by type of plastic for
recycling, all plastic parts of the
appliance are labelled with international
standard symbols.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
recycled.
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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:
For most economical dishwashing
^
make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.
Choose the programme to suit the
^
type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling.
Select the
^
for energy-saving dishwashing.
^ If your household water system is
suitable, this dishwasher can be
connected to a hot water supply.
Select
washing lightly to normally soiled
dishes.
The water will not be heated in this
programme. However, because the
water is not heated, drying results
may not match those of other
programmes.
Energy save programme
Without heater when
Caring for the environment
^
Follow the detergent manufacturer's
recommendations on detergent
dosage.
^
When using powder or liquid
detergent you can use
1
/3less
detergent if baskets are only half full.
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Before using for the first time
To open the door
At the end of programmes with a drying
phase (see "Programme chart") the
door will open automatically a little in
order to help the drying process.
This function can be deactivated (see
"Settings menu, Drying plus").
^ Press the release catch inside the
door grip upwards to open the door.
To close the door
Push the baskets right in.
^
Then raise the door upwards until the
^
catch engages.
The door will then close automatically.
Do not put your hand inside the
,
door as it is closing: you may catch
your fingers. Danger of injury.
Child safety lock
Use the safety lock to prevent children
opening the dishwasher door.
If the door is opened during operation
all functions are automatically
interrupted.
,
Keep the area around the door
free of obstructions.
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^
To lock the door, push the slide
underneath the door grip to the right.
^
To unlock the door, push the slide to
the left.
Welcome screen
Setting the language
Before using for the first time
Switch the dishwasher on using the K sensor.
^
If the dishwasher is being switched on for the first time, the
welcome screen will appear.
The display will then change automatically to the screen for
setting the language.
Clock display
Language F
\
$ èeština
# dansk
\
! deutsch (
\
^ Select the language you want and confirm this with OK.
( will appear next to the language that has been set.
A tick
The display will then change to the screen for setting the
clock display.
Clock display
\
$ 12 h Clock
# 24 h Clock (
\
^
Select the clock display you require, and confirm this with
OK.
p
OK !
OK !
[
[
[
[
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Before using for the first time
Setting the time of day
The display will then change to the screen for setting the
time.
Display
Time
+ $
10 :21
Set the hours with the +/- sensors and confirm with OK.
^
Then set the minutes, and confirm with OK.
The display will then change to the screen for setting the
display for the time of day.
Display
\
$ On (
# On for 60 seconds
\
! Do not display
\
^ Select the display you require for the time of day, and
confirm this with OK.
These settings will be saved in memory after the dishwasher
has been through one complete programme.
Finally, two prompts come up in the display.
- #
OK !
OK !
[
[
[
[
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After confirming these messages, the Rinse aid low and
Insufficient salt messages may then appear in the display to
remind you to fill the rinse aid and salt reservoirs. See
relevant sections on how to do this. After you have confirmed
these messages with OK, the display will change to show the
main menu.
You can now select a programme and start it, or switch the
dishwasher off.
Miele branded products are available
from the Miele Spare Parts
Department or via the internet at
www.miele-shop.com.
Before using the appliance for
the first time, you require:
Approx. 1 kg dishwasher salt,
–
Domestic dishwasher detergent,
–
Rinse aid formulated for domestic
–
dishwashers.
Every 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.
This dishwasher is fitted with a water
softener sensor which automatically
sets the water softener unit for the
local water hardness level.
External water softening
system
If your dishwasher is connected to an
external water softening system which
uses salt to reactivate, you will still need
to programme the dishwasher to the
correct water hardness level to achieve
good cleaning results.
Before using for the first time
Set the water softener unit of the
^
dishwasher to the water hardness
level of the water which is supplied
from the external water softening
system.
If you do not know what this is, then
set the value at 1.4 mmol/l (8 °d) (see
Settings menu
softener).
Filling the salt reservoir
In order to achieve good cleaning
results, the dishwasher needs to
operate with soft water. Hard water
results in the build-up of calcium
deposits on crockery and in the
dishwasher.
Mains water with a hardness level
higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d – German
scale) needs to be softened. This takes
place automatically in the integrated
softener unit.
The softener unit is suitable for a water
hardness level of up to 12.6 mmol/l
(70 °d). It requires dishwasher salt.
If you use combination products
which have salt in them in your
dishwasher, such as "3 in 1" or
"4 in 1" products, you should still
add salt in order to achieve optimum
results and to ensure that the water
softener continues to function.
Selecting the Combination tabs
function reduces salt consumption
to between
amount. (See Settings menu J,
Detergent type).
!, External water
1
/4and1/3of the normal
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Before using for the first time
You can check the water hardness level
measured by the water softener sensor
in the display (see Settings menu
Water hardness).
If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than
0.7 mmol/l (4 °d) you do not need to
add salt. The "Insufficient salt"
message will be deactivated
automatically.
Inadvertently filling the salt
,
reservoir with powder or liquid
dishwasher detergent will damage
the water softener. Make sure you
have picked up the correct packet
of dishwasher salt before filling the
salt reservoir!
,
Only use special coarse grained
dishwasher salt for reactivation. Do
not use other salts such as cooking
salt, agricultural grade or gritting
salt. These may contain insoluble
additives which can impair the
functioning of the water softener.
!,
When filling the salt reservoir only
^
open the door halfway to ensure
that all the salt gets into the reservoir.
^ Press the button on the lid of the salt
reservoir in the direction of the arrow
until the flap springs open.
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^
Lift up the funnel.
Do not fill the salt reservoir with
water.
^ Add salt only until the reservoir is full
or until water runs out of the opening.
The salt reservoir holds approx. 1 kg
of salt, depending on the brand
used.
Do not add any more than 1 kg of
salt.
As the salt reservoir is filled, displaced
water may overflow.
^
Clean any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening, and then close
the flap.
Before using for the first time
Salt indicator
Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher
^
salt for reactivation when the
Insufficient salt message appears.
(If it appears during a programme,
wait until the end of the programme).
Confirm with OK.
^
The "Insufficient salt" message will go
out.
After the salt reservoir has been filled,
the "Insufficient salt" message may still
appear in the display if the salt
concentration has not yet reached the
correct level.
If this is the case, confirm again with
OK.
The sinsufficient salt message will not
come on if the dishwasher has been
programmed for a water hardness level
of less than 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d - German
scale).
,
After filling the salt reservoir, run
the
Quick wash programme immedi
ately (without any crockery in the
dishwasher, and without selecting
the Turbo extra option) to remove
any traces of salt from the cabinet.
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^
After filling the salt reservoir, run the
Quick wash programme immediately
(without any crockery in the
dishwasher, and without selecting the
Turbo extra option) to remove any
traces of salt from the cabinet.
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Before using for the first time
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.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
,
reservoir with powder or liquid
detergent will damage the reservoir.
Only pour rinse aid formulated for
domestic dishwashers into the
reservoir.
Alternatively, it is possible to use
– Household vinegar with a max. 5%
acid content
or
– Liquid citric acid up to 10% acid
content. The resulting rinsing and
drying quality will not, however, be
as good as when rinse aid is used.
Adding rinsing agent
^ Press the button on the lid of the
rinse aid reservoir in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
,
Do not use vinegar with a higher
acid content (e.g. vinegar essence
25% acid). This would damage the
dishwasher.
If you only ever use combination
products containing rinse aid in your
dishwasher, you do not need to add
rinse aid.
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Before using for the first time
"Rinse aid low" message
When the Rinse aid low message
appears, the reservoir contains
sufficient rinse aid for2-3programmes
only.
Add rinse aid in plenty of time.
^
If the 2 in 1 or Combi tab function has
been selected, the
message will not appear (see
Settings menu
Rinse aid low
!, Detergent type).
Add rinse aid only until it is visible in
^
the opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
110 ml.
^ Close the flap firmly so that it clicks
into place. Otherwise water can enter
the rinse aid reservoir during a
programme.
^ Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents over-foaming occurring
during the next programme.
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage
for best results (see Settings menu
Rinse aid).
Confirm with
^
The
Rinse aid low message will go out.
!,
OK.
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Note
Remove coarse food residues from
crockery.
There is no need to rinse items under
running water.
Do not wash items soiled with
,
ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease
or paint in the dishwasher.
These substances will damage the
dishwasher.
Crockery can be loaded anywhere in
the baskets, but the following notes
should be observed:
– Do not place crockery and cutlery
inside other pieces where they may
be concealed.
– Load the crockery so that water can
access all surfaces. This ensures
that they get properly cleaned.
– Make sure that all items are securely
positioned.
Wide based items should be placed
–
at an angle so that water can run off
them freely.
The spray arms must not be blocked
–
by items which are too tall or hang
through the baskets.
If in doubt, test for free movement by
manually rotating the spray arms.
Make sure that small items cannot
–
fall through the holders in the
baskets. Small items, e.g. lids,
should therefore be placed in the
cutlery tray or cutlery basket
(depending on model).
Some foodstuffs may contain natural
dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or
ketchup. Plastic items in the
dishwasher may discolour if large
quantities of these foodstuffs find
their way into the appliance on the
crockery. The stability of plastic
items is not affected by this
discolouration.
–
Hollow items such as cups, glasses,
pans, etc. must be inverted in the
basket.
–
Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g.
champagne glasses, should be
placed in the centre of the basket to
ensure better water coverage.
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Items not suitable for
dishwashers:
Wooden cutlery and crockery or
–
items with wooden parts: these may
discolour and fade. The glue used in
these items is not dishwasher-proof
and wooden handles may come
loose after being washed in a
dishwasher.
Craft items, antiques, valuable vases
–
and decorative glassware are also
not suitable for dishwashers.
Plastic items which are not heat
–
resistant: the high temperatures in
the dishwasher may cause them to
melt or lose shape.
– Copper, brass, tin and aluminium
items may discolour or become matt.
– Colours painted over a glaze may
fade after a number of washes.
– Clouding may occur on glasses after
frequent washing. Do not wash
delicate glassware, or glassware
containing lead crystal in a
dishwasher.
We recommend:
When purchasing new crockery and
–
cutlery, make sure they are
dishwasher-proof.
If delicate glassware is washed in the
–
dishwasher ensure that only very low
temperatures are used (see
programme chart), or a special
glass-care programme is used
(depending on model). This will
reduce the risk of clouding.
If in doubt, wash delicate glassware
–
by hand.
Please note
Silverware previously cleaned with a
silver polish may still be damp or
spotted at the end of a programme,
where water has not run off smoothly. It
may need to be rubbed dry with a soft
cloth.
Silver which has been in contact with
foods containing sulphur can discolour.
These include egg yolk, onions,
mayonnaise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish
brine and marinades.
,
Aluminium components (e.g.
grease filters) must not be cleaned
with caustic alkaline commercial or
industrial cleaning agents. These
may damage the material, or in
extreme cases, cause a severe
chemical reaction. See section
"Adding detergent" for information
on suitable detergents.
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Upper basket
For safety reasons, do not
,
operate the dishwasher without the
upper and lower baskets in place
(except when running the
65°C
programme).
^ Use the upper basket for small,
lightweight and delicate items such
as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert
bowls, etc. Shallow pans or casserole
dishes can also be placed in the
upper basket.
^
Long items such as soup ladles,
mixing spoons and long knives
should be placed lying down across
the front of the upper basket.
Tall items
Removable spiked insert
The spiked insert can be removed to
make more room for larger items such
as casserole dishes.
To remove the insert a:
^ Pull it upwards by the handle as
shown.
To replace the insert b:
^
Fit the insert into the lower basket
with the hooks going under the cross
piece as illustrated.
^
Press down on the handle until the
insert is held securely in position.
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