Miele G 2040 i Operating Instruction

Operating instructions

for dishwashers

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions as well as the installation plan before it is installed and used for the first time.

M.-Nr. 06 702 820

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Positioning rail (depending on model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hinged spiked insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Bottle holder (depending on model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cutlery tray (depending on model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cutlery basket (depending on model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Contents

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Programme sequence indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Additional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Factory default setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cleaning the door front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cleaning the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Technical problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

The dishwasher does not fill/drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Unsatisfactory washing result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

For testing institutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Contents

Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Connection to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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

Description of the appliance

Control panel

a Check/Refill indicators b Programme sequence indicators c Start/Stop button with indicator light

This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models. The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows: G 1020 / G 1040 = G 1XXX G 2020 / G 2040 = G 2XXX

d Programme selector e On/Off button s

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 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.

Transport

Should you ever need to move the dishwasher, e.g. when moving

house, note the following: –

Empty the dishwasher,

–

Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses, mains cable, cutlery baskets, lower basket

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.

Please ensure that the packaging

material is offered for recycling.

Installation

The dishwasher must be installed

and connected in compliance with the installation plan.

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.

–

Transport the dishwasher in the upright position only.

Warning and Safety instructions

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.

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 used

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.

Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher

detergent! Dishwasher detergents 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.

Warning and Safety instructions

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.

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.

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 dispensed. Do not use liquid detergent when selecting Delay start, as it can run into the dishwasher before it is required.

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 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

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 current 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 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.

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.

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 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 for example, solar panels, 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.

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.

Choose the programme to suit the type of crockery being washed and the degree of soiling.

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 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.

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 set at the factory for a hardness level of 2.2 -

2.7 mmol/l (12 - 15 °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 6.7 - 9.0 mmol/l (37 -50 °d

- German scale) always programme the dishwasher to the higher value (9.0 mmol/l in this example).

In the event of a fault, it will help the service technician if you know the hardness of your local water supply.

Enter the water hardness below:

mmol/l or °d

Before using for the first time

Programming the water hardness level

Each time a button is pressed one of the 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 from the beginning again.

^ Switch the dishwasher off with the

On/Off button s.

^ Turn the programme selector to the

"12 o'clock" position.

^ Press the Start/Stop button in and

whilst holding it in switch the dishwasher on using the On/Off button s. 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.

Turn the programme selector to the "3 o'clock" position.

The "Wash/Rinse" programme sequence indicator will flash briefly four times at intervals (factory default setting).

The number of times the "Wash/Rinse" indicator flashes tells you which water hardness level has been set (see chart).

°d mmol/l °f Flashing

1 - 4 0.2 - 0.7 2- 7 Once briefly 5 - 7 0.9 - 1.3 9- 13 Twice briefly

8 - 11 1.4 - 2.0 14- 20 3 times briefly 12 - 15 2.2 - 2.7 22- 27 4 times briefly 16 - 20 2.9 - 3.6 29- 36 5 times briefly 21 - 25 3.8 - 4.5 38- 45 6 times briefly 26 - 30 4.7 - 5.4 47- 54 7 times briefly 31 - 36 5.6 - 6.5 56- 65 8 times briefly 37 - 45 6.7 - 8.1 66- 80 9 times briefly 46 - 70 8.3 - 12.6 82-125 Once for longer

^ Use the Start/Stop button to select

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

Example:

If your water hardness level is

4.0 mmol/l (22 °d), the Wash/Rinse indicator should flash briefly six times at intervals.

Switch the dishwasher off with the On/Off button s.

Checking the programmed water hardness level

Switch the dishwasher off with the

On/Off button s. Turn the programme selector to the

"12 o'clock" position. Press the Start/Stop button in and

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

^ Turn the programme selector to the

"3 o'clock" position.

The "Wash/Rinse" programme sequence indicator will flash for the number of times which corresponds to the water hardness level which has been set (see chart).

Before using for the first time

^ Switch the dishwasher off with the

On/Off button s.

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 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

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. (The salt indicator light will still come on, but should be ignored).

The water softener requires dishwasher salt. If you use "3 in 1" tabs in your dishwasher you should still add salt in order to achieve optimum results.

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

Inadvertently filling the salt

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

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 only).

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 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 immediately (without any crockery in the dishwasher) to remove any traces of salt water from the cabinet.

Run the "Quick wash" programme immediately (without any crockery in the dishwasher) to remove any traces of salt water 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 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 on the lid of the

rinse aid reservoir 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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