Miele G1542, G1552, G2542, G2552 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.

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M.-Nr. 07 502 370

Contents

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

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

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

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Disposal of the packing material ......................................12

Disposal of your old appliance .......................................12

Energy saving washing .............................................13

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To open the door ..................................................14

To close the door ..................................................14

Safety lock .......................................................14

Before using the appliance for the first time you require: ...................15

To call up the water hardness level in the display.........................15

External water softening system ......................................16

Filling the salt reservoir .............................................17

Salt indicator .....................................................19

Rinse aid ........................................................20

Adding rinse aid ..................................................20

Rinse aid indicator .................................................21

Setting the rinse aid dosage .........................................22

Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Items not suitable for dishwashers: ....................................24

Upper basket .....................................................25

Removable spiked insert .........................................25

Hinged cup rack ................................................26

Positioning rail (depending on model) ...............................26

Support rail ....................................................27

Adjusting the upper basket .......................................28

Lower basket .....................................................29

Vario inserts ...................................................29

Bottle holder ...................................................30

Cutlery ..........................................................31

Cutlery tray (depending on model)..................................31

Cutlery basket (depending on model) ...............................32

Contents

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Detergent ........................................................33

Adding detergent..................................................34

Switching on .....................................................35

Selecting a programme .............................................35

Starting a programme ..............................................35

Time display......................................................36

Glass care indicator................................................36

Programme sequence indicators .....................................36

At the end of a programme ..........................................36

Switching off .....................................................37

Unloading the dishwasher ...........................................37

Interrupting a programme ...........................................37

Changing a programme ............................................37

Additional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Extra options .....................................................38

Turbo.........................................................38

Combi tabs ....................................................38

Delay start .......................................................39

Factory default setting ..............................................41

Adjust Sensor wash ................................................42

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

Water inlet / drain fault ..............................................49

General problems .................................................50

Noises ..........................................................52

Unsatisfactory washing result ........................................53

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Cleaning the water inlet filter .........................................56

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve...........................57

Contents

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Repairs .......................................................62

Future updates .................................................62

For testing institutes................................................62

Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

The Miele waterproof anti-leak system .................................65

Connection to the water supply .......................................65

Drainage ........................................................66

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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

Guide to the appliance

Control panel

a Programmes

b Glass care indicator

c Time display

d Extra options with indicator lights

e Programme sequence indicators

f On/Off button K

This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models. The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows: G 1542, G 1552 etc. = G 1XXX G 2542, G 2552 etc. = G 2XXX

g Check/Refill indicators

h Start/Stop button with indicator light

i Delay start button

with indicator light

j Extra options button

k 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

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.

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 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

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

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

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 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

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).

Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance may only be installed

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

connection contains an electrical component. The housing must 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.

The integrated 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 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

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

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

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

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

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 which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.

Warning and Safety instructions

Installation

The dishwasher must be installed

and connected in compliance with the installation diagram supplied.

The dishwasher must be correctly

aligned to ensure problem-free operation.

In order to ensure stability,

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

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

dishwasher. Danger of explosion.

Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher

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

unnecessarily, as you could trip over it.

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.

Do not use commercial or industrial

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

Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with

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

Warning and Safety instructions

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!

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.

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.

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.

Accessories

Only use genuine Miele spare parts

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

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

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.

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

Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure 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 it with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection/recycling centre or contact your Dealer for advice. 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.

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 your household water system is

suitable, this dishwasher can be connected to a hot water supply for further economies. If the water is heated by solar panels, for example, this would be energy efficient. However, if your water is heated by electricity we would recommend 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.

Caring for the environment

^ 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 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 upwards and pull the door open.

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

To close the door

Safety lock

Use the 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.

^ Push the baskets right in.

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

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.

Before using for the first time

To call up the water hardness level in the display

After your dishwasher has been through one programme cycle, you can check the water hardness level measured by the water softener sensor in the display. This is shown in °d - German scale, and can fluctuate depending on the quality of the water.

Switch the dishwasher off using the

On/Off button K.

Press the Start/Stop button in and

whilst holding it in switch the dishwasher on using the the On/Off button K. Keep the Start/Stop button pressed in until the Start/Stop indicator comes on.

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

^ Press the Delay start button six times.

The Delay start indicator will flash briefly six times at intervals.

The number after the p in the display is the water hardness level in °d.

Switch the dishwasher off using the On/Off button K.

Before using for the first time

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.

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 it is, set the dishwasher for 8 °d (1.4 mmol/l).

^ Switch the dishwasher off using the

On/Off button K.

^ Press the Start/Stop button in and

whilst holding it in switch the dishwasher on using the On/Off button K. Keep the Start/Stop button pressed in until the Start/Stop indicator comes on.

The number after the p in the display is the water hardness level in °d.

Use the Start/Stop button to select

the value which equates to the water hardness level of the water supplied by the external water softening system. 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 using the

On/Off button K.

If you disconnect the dishwasher from the external water softening system, set the value to P0.

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

Press the Delay start button twice.

The Delay start indicator will flash briefly twice at intervals.

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 Combi tabs option reduces salt consumption to between amount.

/3and1/4of the normal

Before using for the first time

If the water in your area is very soft and constantly lower than

0.7 mmol/l (4 °d - German scale)

you do not need to add salt. The salt refill indicator 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.

Before using for the first time

When filling the salt reservoir only

open the door halfway to ensure that all the salt gets into the reservoir.

Do not fill the salt reservoir with water.

^ Press the button on the lid of the salt

reservoir in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open.

Lift up the funnel.

^ 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.

Run the Quick wash programme im mediately (without any crockery in the dishwasher, and without selecting the Turbo extra option) to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet.

Salt indicator

Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher

salt 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 refill indicator may still be illuminated during this process. It will go out once the salt concentration has reached the correct level.

The salt refill indicator 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 immediately (without any crockery in the dishwasher, and without selecting the Turbo extra option) to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet.

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

If you only ever use combination products containing rinse aid in your dishwasher, you do not need to add rinse aid.

Adding rinse aid

– 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.

Do not use vinegar with a higher acid content (e.g. vinegar essence 25% acid). This would damage the dishwasher.

^ Press the button on the lid of the

rinse aid reservoir in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open.

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.

Before using for the first time

Rinse aid indicator

When the light comes on the reservoir contains sufficient rinse aid for2-3 programmes only.

Add rinse aid in plenty of time.

If the "Combi tab" function has been selected the rinse aid indicator light will not come on (see "Additional functions, Extra options").

^ Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This

prevents over-foaming occurring during the next programme.

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