Miele G 1220 SC WH, G 2220SCI Operation Manual

Operating instructions

for dishwashers

To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.

WO

M.-Nr. 06 219 440

Contents

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Energy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programming the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Checking the programmed water hardness level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Before using the appliance for the first time you require: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the rinse aid dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Items not suitable for dishwashers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Hinged cup rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Positioning rail (depending on model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Hinged spiked insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To remove the hinged spike insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Bottle holder (depending on model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cutlery tray (depending on model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cutlery basket (depending on model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Contents

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Time left display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Programme sequence indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Additional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Tab function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Factory default setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning the control panel and door front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

The dishwasher does not fill/drain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Unsatisfactory washing result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Comparison tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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Contents

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Appliance overview

Description of 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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Description of the appliance

Control panel

a Programmes
b Time left display
c Tab indicator
d Programme sequence indicators
e On/Off button s

This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models.
The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows:
G 1220 etc. = G 1XXX
G 2220 etc. = G 2XXX

f Check/Refill indicators
g Start/Stop button with indicator light
h Delay start button

with indicator light

i Tab button
j Programme selector button

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.

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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 for future reference, and pass
them on to any future user.

Correct usage

This dishwasher is intended

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 cause harm.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.

Delivery

Before setting up the appliance,

check it for any externally visible
damage. Under no circumstances
should you use a damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance could be
dangerous.

Installation

The dishwasher must be installed
and connected in compliance with

the installation instructions.

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 is
installed so that it can be disconnected
from the electricity supply at any time.
(See "Electrical connection").

There must be no electrical

sockets behind the dishwasher.
Danger of overheating and fire risk if
the dishwasher were to be pushed up
against a plug.

In order to ensure stability,

built-under and integrated
dishwashers must only be installed
under a continuous worktop which is
secured to adjacent cabinetry.

The dishwasher must not be

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.

Please ensure that the packaging
material is offered for recycling.

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Warning and Safety instructions

If you want to convert your

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.

Do not connect the dishwasher to

the mains supply until it has been
fully installed.

Before 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
qualified electrician.

The electrical safety of this

appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is 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).

This equipment may only be

installed in mobile installations
such as ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if
a risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.

A damaged appliance could be

dangerous. Switch off at the mains
and call your Miele supplier or the Miele
Service Department.

The plastic housing of the water

connection contains an electrical
component. The housing must therefore
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.

Do not connect the appliance to

the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

Use

Do not use solvents in the

dishwasher. Danger of explosion.

Water in the dishwasher must not

be used as drinking water. This wa­ter is not potable.

Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher

detergent! Dishwasher detergents
contain irritant or corrosive ingredients.
They 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

unnecessarily. as you could trip
over it.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not sit or lean on the opened

door. This could cause the
dishwasher to tip and be damaged and
you could get injured.

Only use detergent and rinse aid

formulated for domestic
dishwashers. Do not use washing-up
liquid.

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. However, to
avoid the risk of injury place knives and
forks etc. with the handles upwards.

Please only use special coarse

grained dishwasher salt for
reactivation, as other salts may contain
insoluble additives which can impair
the functioning of the softener.

Plastic 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.

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To

avoid the risk of injury do not allow
children to play in or around the
dishwasher, or to operate it. There is
also a danger that children playing
might shut themselves in the
dishwasher.

Keep children away from

detergents. Dishwasher detergents
contain irritant or corrosive ingredients.
They can cause burning in the mouth,
nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Consult a doctor immediate
ly if your child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.

To avoid the danger of children

coming into contact with the
dishwasher detergent:

– Only add detergent just before

starting the programme and close
the door, activating the child safety
lock (depending on model).
Keep children away from the
dishwasher when the door is open.
There could still be detergent
residues in the cabinet.

–

On models with "Delay start", make
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. If
the door is open at the end of a
programme, children may come into
contact with this residue.

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Warning and Safety instructions

To avoid damage to the
appliance and other materials

Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir

with powder or liquid detergent.
This will cause serious damage to the
reservoir.

Inadvertently filling the salt

reservoir with powder or liquid
dishwasher detergent always leads to
serious damage to the water softener.
Make sure you have picked up the
correct packet of dishwasher salt
before filling the salt reservoir!

Do not use commercial or industrial

detergents as these may damage
material and there is a risk of severe
chemical reaction.

The Miele Waterproof System 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 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.

In countries where there are 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. Any
damage caused by cockroaches or
other vermin will not be covered by
the guarantee.

Repairs and maintenance

Repairs may only be carried out by

suitably qualified and competent
technicians in accordance with local
and national safety requirements.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous.

Always disconnect the appliance

from the electrical supply for
maintenance work (switch off at 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.

Disposal of your old appliance

When disposing of an old

dishwasher first make it unusable.
Disconnect, cut off the cable and the
plug from the cable. Make the door lock
inoperative by unscrewing the Torx
screw, 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 Warning
and Safety instructions.

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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!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.

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 your
old appliance with your household
waste.

It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person. The
plug must be rendered useless and the
cable cut off directly behind it to
prevent misuse. See the "Warning and
Safety" section of this booklet for further
details.

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:

^ If it is advantageous, your household

water system can be connected to a
suitable hot water supply (e.g.solar
panels). Otherwise we recommend
the connection to cold water.

^ 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.

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.

^

Select the Energy save programme
for energy-saving dishwashing.

^

Follow the detergent manufacturer’s
recommendations on detergent
dosage.

^

When using powder or liquid
detergent you can use 1/3 less
detergent if baskets are only half full.

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Before using for the first time

To open the door

^ Press the release catch inside the

door grip and pull forward.

If the door is opened during operation
all functions are automatically
interrupted.

To close the door

^ Push the baskets right in.

Child safety lock

Use the child safety lock to prevent
children opening the dishwasher door.

^ To lock the door, push the slide

underneath the door grip to the right.

^ To unlock the door, push the slide to

the left.

^

Then lift the door upwards and push
until it clicks into position.

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Before using for the first time

Water softener

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
water softener.

The water softener requires

–

dishwasher salt.
If you use "3 in 1" products in your
dishwasher you should still add salt
in order to achieve optimum results.

– The dishwasher must be

programmed for the water hardness
in your area.

– Your local water authority will be able

to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.

The dishwasher is programmed at
the factory for a water hardness level
of 0.2 mmol/l (1 °d).

If this setting corresponds to the
hardness of your water you do not need
to do anything more.

If your water is harder or softer, you will
need to programme the water hardness
level. See following section.

Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l (8 - 17 °d

- German scale) always programme the
dishwasher to the higher value (3.1
mmol/l in this example).

In the case of a fault, it will help the ser
vice technician if you know the
hardness of your local water supply.

^

Enter the water hardness below:

mmol/l or °d

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Before using for the first time

Programming the water hardness
level

Each time a button is pressed one of
the other indicator lights will flash and
light up in the control panel. However,
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
On/Off button s. The procedure can
then be re-started.

^ Switch the dishwasher off with the

On/Off button s.

^ Press the Start/Stop button in and

whilst holding it in
dishwasher on using the On/Off
button s.
Keep the Start/Stop button pressed in
for at least four seconds until the
"Start/Stop" indicator light comes on.

If this does not happen, start the
procedure from the beginning again.

switch the

"p 1" will flash in the time left 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 time left display (see
chart).

Use the Start/Stop button to select

^

the value which equates to your
water hardness level.
Each press on the button moves you
up a level. When the highest water
hardness level is reached, the setting
starts from the beginning again.

^ Switch the dishwasher off with the

On/Off button s.

^

Press the Delay start button twice.

The "Delay start" indicator will flash
briefly twice at intervals.

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°d

German

scale

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

37-50
51-60
61-70

mmol/l °f Value displayed

0.2

0.4

0.5

0.7

0.9

1.1

1.3

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

2.2

2.3

2.5

2.7

2.9

3.1

3.2

3.4

3.6

3.8

4.0

4.1

4.3

4.5

4.7

4.9

5.0

5.2

5.4

5.6

5.8

5.9

6.1

6.3

6.5

6.7-9.0

9.2-10.8

11.0-12.6

2

4
5
7

9
11
13
14
16
18
20
22
23
25
27
29
31
32
34
36
38
40
41
43
45
47
49
50
52
54
56
58
59
61
63
65

67-90

92-108

110-126

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
50
60
70

Before using for the first time

Checking the programmed water
hardness level

Switch the dishwasher off with the

^

On/Off button s.
Press the Start/Stop button in and

^

whilst holding it in
dishwasher on using the On/Off
button s.
Keep the Start/Stop button pressed in
for at least four seconds until the
"Start/Stop" indicator light comes on.

Press the Delay start button twice.

^

The "Delay start" indicator will flash
briefly twice at intervals.

A message will flash in the time left
display.
The figure after the "p" is the value for
the water hardness level which has
been set (see chart).

^ Switch the dishwasher off with the

On/Off button s.

switch the

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Before using for the first time

Before using the appliance for
the first time you require:

approx. 2 litres of water,

–

approx. 2 kg dishwasher reactivation

–

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 previously
used.

Filling the salt reservoir

The water softener requires
dishwasher salt. If you use "3 in 1"
tablets in your dishwasher you
should still add salt in order to
achieve optimum results. The
amount of salt used is reduced to
between 1/4 and 1/3 of the normal
amount if the "3 in 1" function is
selected.

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 dishwasher salt.
The water softener must, however,
still be programmed to correspond
to the water hardness level in your
area.

Important: Before filling the salt
reservoir with dishwasher salt for the
first time
2 litres of water to enable the salt to
dissolve. Once the dishwasher has
been used, there is always sufficient
water in the reservoir.

,

reservoir with powder or liquid
dishwasher detergent always leads
to serious damage to the water
softener. Make sure you have picked
up the correct packet of dishwasher
salt before filling the salt reservoir!

,

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.

, you must fill it with approx.

Inadvertently filling the salt

Only use special coarse grained

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Before using for the first time

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.

Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 litres

^

of water (first use).

^

Place 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
depending on the brand used.

As the salt reservoir is filled, displaced
water will overflow.

^

Clean any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening and then screw
the cap on again firmly

.

Salt indicator

^ Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher

salt for reactivation when the Salt
indicator light comes on. (If it comes
on during a programme, wait until the
end of the programme).

After the reservoir has been filled, the
water softener is automatically
reactivated the next 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.

,

After filling the salt reservoir, run
the "Quick wash" programme imme
diately (without any crockery in the
dishwasher) to remove any traces of
salt water from the cabinet.

-

^

Run the "Quick wash" programme im
mediately (without any crockery in
the dishwasher) to remove any traces
of salt water 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 always causes serious
damage to 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 50% acid

content.

Adding rinse aid

^ Press the button in the direction of

the arrow until the flap springs open.

The resulting rinsing and drying quality
will not, however, be as good as when
rinse aid is used.

,

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 "2 in 1" or "3 in 1"
products in your dishwasher you do
not need to add rinse aid.

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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 would
enter the rinse aid reservoir during a
programme.

^ Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This

prevents over-foaming occurring
during the next programme.

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 in plenty of time.

If the "2 in 1" or "3 in 1" function has
been selected, the Rinse aid
indicator does not light up (see
"Operation - Tab function").

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Before using for the first time

Setting the rinse aid dosage

You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for
best results.

The rinse aid dosage can be set from
approx. 0-6 ml. It is set to a
recommended setting of approx. 3 ml
at the factory.

If spots appear on crockery and
glassware:

Increase the rinse aid dosage.

^

If clouding or smearing appears on
crockery and glassware:

^ Decrease the rinse aid dosage.

^ Switch the dishwasher off with the

On/Off button s.

^ Press the Start/Stop button in and

whilst holding it in
dishwasher on using the On/Off
button s.
Keep the Start/Stop button pressed in
for at least four seconds until the
"Start/Stop" indicator light comes on.

switch the

Press the Delay start button three

^

times.

The "Delay start" indicator will flash
briefly three times at intervals.

p 3 will flash in the Time left display.
This means that the rinse aid dosage
has been set at 3 ml at the factory.

The dosage set will show in the Time
left display after the p.

Use the Start/Stop button to select

^

the rinse aid dosage you want.
The dosage amount alters each time
you press the button.

The programmed rinse aid dosage is
now stored in memory.

^ Switch the dishwasher off with the

On/Off button s.

If this does not happen, start the
procedure from the beginning again.

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Loading the dishwasher

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. Ash does
not dissolve and is distributed in the
wash cabinet. Wax, sand, lubricating
grease and paint cause damage to
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 it is properly cleaned.

Deep 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 food may contain natural
dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or
ketchup. Plastic items in the
dishwasher may discolour if large
quantities of these foods find their
way into the appliance on the
dishes. The stability of plastic items
is not affected by this discolouration.

–

Make sure that all items are securely
positioned.

–

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.

When the dishwasher is being
loaded, food and drink residue may
drip onto the sides of the
dishwasher door.
These surfaces are outside the wash
cabinet and are not accessed by
water from the spray arms.
Food residues should therefore be
wiped away before the dishwasher
door is closed.

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Loading the dishwasher

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.

Wash particularly delicate glassware

–

by hand.

Please note

Silverware
silver polish
spotted at the end of a programme,
where water has not run off smoothly. It
may need rubbing 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.

,

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.

previously cleaned with a

may still be damp or

Aluminium components (e.g.

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