Miele G885 User Manual

Operating instructions
for dishwashers G 885
It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 873 460
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Contents
Contents
Guide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Opening and closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Water softener/reactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Filling the salt reservoir /add salt indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17/18
Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rinse aid dosage setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Loading examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Flap up racks, positioning rail, adjusting the upper basket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24/25
Not suitable for dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Starting a programme, programme sequence display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Time display, end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Interrupting a programme, programme change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Removing load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Additional options/“Delay start” and “Top Solo” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37/38
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Dealing with minor faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Special accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Comparison tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Installation instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Guide to the appliance
Miele dishwashers are available in two versions:
1. Integrated (“i”) dishwashers
i dishwashers are specially designed for building under a continuous work­top.
The control panel with its accessories is included with the “i” dishwasher in a separate package for on-site fixing. The front is designed to be fitted with a base unit front to match the kitchen fur­niture.
The dishwasher does not have a plinth facia. The plinth area can be covered either with facia to match your kitchen furniture if available, or another facia. The separate plinth facia can be fitted to match the height of adjacent plinths. The plinth return is freely adjustable.
All notes on installation are described in the chapter on Installation instruc­tions”.
Guide to the appliance
2. “U” dishwashers
The built-under(“U”) dishwashers use the integrated (“i”) dishwashers as the basic machine.
By using a decor set (GDU) the “i” dish­washer can be converted into a “U” model dishwasher.
GDU installation instructions are in­cluded in a separate installation leaflet supplied with the decor set.
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Guide to the appliance
Guide to the appliance
View of the machine
Control panel (facia)
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Guide to the appliance
1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 2 Cutlery tray 3 Upper basket, (Design varies
according to model and may not
match the one shown) 4 Water duct for middle spray arm 5 Middle spray arm 6 Water hardness selector 7 Lower spray arm 8 Four height adjustable screw feet 9 Filter combination 10 Salt reservoir 11 Dual compartment detergent
dispenser 12 Rinse aid reservoir
(with dosage selector) 13 Data plate
Guide to the appliance
14 On/Off button 15 Door opener 16 Child safety lock 17 Time display 18 Pushbutton switches 19 Indicator lights 20 Programme sequence display 21 Programme selector switch
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Warning and safety instructions
Warning and safety instructions
This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can however lead to personal injury and damage to property. Read the operating instructions carefully before starting to use this machine. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents, and damage to the machine. Keep these instruc­tions in a safe place for reference, and pass them on to any future user.
Appropriate usage
This dishwasher is intended exclu-
sively for cleaning domestic croc­kery and cutlery. Do not use for pur­poses other than those for which it was designed. Unauthorised use could prove dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held re­sponsible for any damage caused by improper use or for uses other than those for which the appliance is in­tended.
The following notes are to help avoid personal injury
To ensure stability integrated and
built-under models must be in­stalled under a continuous worktop which has been firmly screwed to neighbouring units.
The electrical safety of this ap-
pliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement is tested and where there is any doubt the electrical system in the house is checked out by a quali­fied electrician. The manufacturer can-
not be held responsible for damage caused by the lack or inadequacy of an effective earthing system, (electric shock for example).
For safety reasons do not operate this appliance on an extension
cable. Danger of overheating.
A damaged appliance is dangerous. Switch off at the mains and call the
Service Department for assistance.
Repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent engineers to ensure safety. Repairs by unqualified persons could be dan­gerous.
With the "Waterproof system", the
plastic housing of the water inlet connection contains an electrical com­ponent. It must not be dipped in water.
Do not let small children play with
the dishwasher and its controls or operate it. There is a danger that children playing might shut themselves in the dish­washer. Please supervise its use by the elderly or infirm.
Do not use solvents in the dish-
washer. Danger of explosion!
Avoid inhalation of powder deter-
gents.
For appliances with the heating ele-
ment in the wash cabinet do not touch the element during or directly after the end of a programme, you could burn yourself.
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Warning and safety instructions
Dishwasher detergents contain irri-
tant or corrosive ingredients. They can cause burning in the mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Keep children away from detergents and from the dishwasher when the door is open. There could be deter­gent residues in the appliance.
To avoid the danger of children
coming into contact with the dish­washer detergent: Only put it into the detergent dispenser the programme, and then secure the door with the child safety lock. For models with "Delay Start" option make sure the detergent dispenser is dry before putting in detergent. Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dispenser and may not be thoroughly dispensed. If the door is open at the end of a pro­gramme, children may come into con­tact with this residue.
Water in the dishwasher must not
be used as drinking water.
Appliances with a cutlery basket:
items of cutlery are cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket handles downwards. You may however, prefer to place cutlery with sharp points with the handles upwards.
Always disconnect the appliance
from the electrical supply for main­tenance work (switch off at wall socket and remove plug, screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable).
just before starting
The following notes should help to avoid material damage
The voltage and frequency shown on the data plate must match the
mains supply in the house.
Only use detergents formulated for domestic dishwashers. Do not use
washing-up liquid.
Do not use commercial or indus-
trial detergents as these may dam­age material and there is a risk of severe chemical reaction.
Inadvertently filling the salt reser-
voir with dishwasher detergent al­ways leads to damage to the water sof­tener. Make sure that you have picked up the right packet of dishwasher salt before filling the salt reservoir.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with powder or liquid detergent always leads to serious dam­age to the reservoir. Only use rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers.
Do not sit or lean on the opened
door. This could cause the dish­washer to tip and be damaged.
If your dishwasher has the heating
element visible in the base of the wash cabinet, as far as possible al­ways place plastic items in the top bas­ket, and ensure they do not drop through. The plastic could melt or lose its shape near the heating element.
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Warning and safety instructions
The Miele Waterproof System of-
fers protection from water damage, provided the following conditions are met:
– the dishwasher is correctly installed
and plumbed in
– the dishwasher is properly main-
tained and parts are replaced where it can be seen that this is necessary
– the stopcock has been turned off
when the machine is not used for a longer period of time (e.g. during holidays).
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 appliance guarantee.
Disposal of your old machine
When disposing of an old dish-
washer first make it unusable. Dis­connect, cut off the cable and the plug from the cable. Make the door lock inoperative, so that children cannot accidentally shut them­selves in. Make appropriate arrange­ments for the safe disposal of the ap­pliance.
The manufacturer can not be held responsible for any damage caused by non-observance of the 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.
Rather than just throwing these ma­terials away, please ensure they are of­fered for recycling.
Caring for the environment
Disposal of your old machine
Old machines contain materials which can be re-cycled. Please contact your local authorities or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes, be­fore disposing of the appliance.
Ensure that the machine presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. See the appropriate sec­tion in the Warning and Safety instruc­tions.
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Caring for the environment
Caring for the environment
Energy saving washing
These dishwashers are exceptionally ef­ficient in their 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. However, if your water is heated by electricity we would still recommend connection to cold water. In the UNIVERSAL 55° programme, depending on the capacity of the dishwasher, when connected to hot water 55°C up to 0.7 kWh of electri­cal energy is saved. The hot water provides this energy, and the ap­prox. 0.13 l oil or 0.14 m needed to heat the water might be considerably more cost effective. Although all stages of the wash then take place with hot water, savings are made in cost, time and energy.
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natural gas
Make full use of the baskets without overloading the dishwasher for most economical washing.
For small loads: Select the additional Top So lo func­tion (see chapter Additional func­tions”)
Choose the programme to suit the type of crockery being washed and the degree of soiling.
If baskets are only half full use the ECONOMY programme.
Use the correct dosages of deter­gent.
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Before using for the first time
Before using for the first time please note the following points:
See the relevant chapters for detailed information on the points below.
Before using for the first time
Load the crockery correctly
Load the crockery so that water will come into contact with all surfaces. This ensures that they will be properly cleaned.
Setting the water softener
The water softener unit must be set to deal with the water hardness level in your area. The salt reservoir must also filled with water and then with dish­washer salt. Never fill with dishwasher powder detergent.
Filling the salt reservoir with deter­gent by mistake will always damage the water softener. Please check every time before refilling that the package contains dishwasher salt.
Add rinse aid
Only use rinse aid formulated for do­mestic dishwashers
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid reser­voir with powder or liquid detergent, or washing up liquid, will damage the reservoir.
first be
The spray arms must not be blocked by items which are too tall for the bas­ket or which hang through. If necessary manually rotate the spray arms to test.
Add the correct amount of detergent
Follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations on how much deter­gent to use. Not using enough will lead to poor wash results. The amount to dispense will depend on the type of detergent and programme selected.
Read the notes on dosage given in the programme chart.
Cleaning results may vary from brand to brand. If you are not satisfied with the results from one brand try another quality brand before contacting the Customer Service department for ad­vice.
Do not use washing up liquid
Only use detergent formulated for do­mestic dishwashers.
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Before using for the first time
Before using for the first time
It is important to choose the correct programme
The NORMAL programme and the UNIVERSAL programmes are ideally suited to everyday loads. See the pro­gramme chart for descriptions of other programmes.
When the dishwasher is run for the first time the programme selected will not start for During these 7 minutes the “Reacti- vate (Regenerate) programme step is carried out and the “Reactivate” indicator light illuminates.
The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet and the spray arms must be kept clean.
These should be regularly inspected and cleaned if necessary.
approx. 7 minutes.
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Opening and closing the door
To open the door
Opening and closing the door
Child safety lock
Press the release catch inside the door grip.
If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically inter­rupted.
To close the door
Push the baskets right in Lift the door upwards and push until
it clicks into position
The child safety lock is designed to deter children from opening the dish­washer door.
Use the key provided to turn the child safety lock to the required set­ting.
Horizontal setting = The door is locked.
Vertical setting = The door can be opened.
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Water softener
Water softener
To avoid the build-up of calcium de­posits on crockery and cutlery, and in the dishwasher the water needs to be softened.
To ensure a steady supply of soft water the built-in water softener must be:
1. correctly set and
2. the salt reservoir must be filled with dishwasher salt for reactivation.
The dishwasher is set at the factory to operate up to a hardness level of 400 mg/l (22 °d German scale)
If your water hardness level is differ­ent from this the factory setting will need to be changed according to the chart on this page.
Your local water authority will advise you on the water hardness of your area.
Where the hardness level fluctuates (e.g. 140-310 mg/l, 8 - 17 °d German scale) always take the highest value (value 17 °d in this example)!
Please make a note of the water hardness level here:
Water hardness level:
mg/l
Settings
2 4 5 7 9
value
for
program-
ming
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
hardness
selector
(Setting)
°d mg/l °f
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
36-47 650-850 65-85 36 4 48-65 860-1170 86-117 36 5 66-70 1190-1260 119-126 36 6
*) factory setting
20 40 50 70
90 110 130 140 160 180 200 220 230 250 270 290 310 320 340 360 380 400 410 430 450 470 490 500 520 540 560 580 590 610 630
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
water
level
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
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Water softener
Water softener
To set the water softener
Water hardness level of 20-630 mg/l (1 - 35 °d German scale):
Switch the dishwasher off. Use a screwdriver to remove the lid
of the water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet.
Check that the selector is set to set­ting 6 (factory setting). If not, use a flat blade screwdriver or a coin to turn the selector until it clicks on set­ting 6.
Turn the programme selector switch to the “STOP” position.
Press theDelay start and “START buttons same time switch the dishwasher on by pressing the “On/Off”-button.
at the same time and at the
Set the programme selector switch to the UNIVERSAL 55 °” position.
A figure appears in the time display corresponding to the water hardness level already set, e.g. "22" - the water softener is set to a water hardness level of 400 mg/l (22 °d German scale).
Press the Top S olo button as often as necessary until the value of your water hardness appears in °d in the
time display. Example: For a water hardness level of 540 mg/l
(30 °d German scale). Keep pressing the To p So lo button
until 30 appears in the time display. Once the figure 36 is reached the
counter returns to “0”.
Value “0” must not be set!
Press the “START-button x 2.
The change is stored in memory;
the length of time of the selected pro-
gramme appears in the time display
again.
A “P” and a figure appear in the time display.
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Water softener
Water softener
Water hardness level of 650-1260 mg/l (36 - 70 °d German scale):
Switch the dishwasher off. Turn the programme selector switch
to the “STOP” position. Press the Delay start and “START
buttons
at the same time and at the same time switch the dishwasher on by pressing the “On/Off”-button.
A “P” and a figure appear in the time display.
Set the programme selector switch to the UNIVERSAL 55 °” position.
A figure appears in the time display corresponding to the water hardness level already set, e.g. "22" - the water softener is set to a water hardness level of 400 mg/l (22 °d German scale).
Press the Top Solo button as often as necessary until the value “36” ap­pears in the time display.
The water hardness selector in the wash cabinet must be set according to the following chart.
°d mg/l °f
36-47 650-850 65-85 36 4 48-65 860-1170 86-117 36 5 66-70 1190-1260 119-126 36 6 *)
*) factory setting
value
for
program-
ming
water
hardness
level
selector
(Setting)
Example: The water hardness level is 900 mg/l.
The water hardness level selector must be set to setting 5, 860-1170 mg/l (48 - 65 °d German scale).
Press the “START-button x 2.
The change is stored in memory; the length of time of the selected pro­gramme appears in the time display again.
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Using a screwdriver remove the cover from the water hardness selector. Use a coin or screwdriver to adjust the water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet. There is a click as each setting is reached.
For technical reasons do not set the selector to setting 1 - 3.
Water softener
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.
The salt reservoir holds approx. 2 kg of salt.
Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with
dishwasher detergent always leads to tener. Make sure that you have picked up the right packet of before filling the salt reservoir.
Remove the bottom basket. Unscrew the salt reservoir cap.
damage to the water sof-
dishwasher salt
Water softener
Before filling the salt reservoir for the first time: Fill the salt reservoir with approx. 2 litres of water.
Place the funnel (provided) in place. Fill carefully with salt
(As it is filled displaced water will run out).
Clean salt from the screw threads of the socket.
Screw the cap on firmly. Run the “PRE-WASH” programme
immediately. This removes any traces of salt from the cabinet. This is not necessary if a “UNIVERSAL” or UNIVERSAL PLUS” programme is run straight away.
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Water softener
Water softener
Salt indicator
When the salt reservoir is empty the Salt indicator light comes on. The reservoir should be refilled with dish­washer salt for reactivation.
After the reservoir has been refilled with salt the water softener is automatically reactivated either the next time the dish­washer is run or the time after that.
Note
The salt indicator light will come on if the water used is very soft, i.e. con­stantly at a level below 70 mg/l (4 °d). The salt reservoir is empty as no reacti­vation salt is needed with such soft water.
The light is of no significance in this case.
The "Salt" indicator light has also been designated for future programme up­dates, (see "After Sales Service").
The Reactivate indicator light illumi­nates during this process.
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Adding rinse aid
Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that water does not cling and leave marks on crockery during the drying phase. Rinse aid is poured into the storage reservoir and the amount set is dis­pensed automatically. The rinse aid reservoir holds approx. 130 cm
3
.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid reservoir with liquid detergent) always causes serious damage to the reservoir. Only pour domestic dishwashers into the reser­voir.
Although it is possible to use hold vinegar with a max. 5% acid content, or liquid citric acid up to 50% acid as an alternative, the re­sulting rinsing and drying quality will not be as good as when rinse aid is used. Do not use vinegar with a high acid content (e.g. vinegar essence 25% acid). This must use would damage the dishwasher.
powder detergent (or
rinse aid formulated for
house-
not be used as its
Adding rinse aid
Add rinse aid when the indicator light Rinse aid on the control panel comes on.
Press the button (in the direction of the arrow) until the flap springs open.
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Adding rinse aid
Setting the dosage
Add rinse aid only until it is visible on the surface of the filter in the open­ing.
Close the flap firmly. The flap must audibly engage, other­wise water could get into the rinse aid storage container during the pro­gramme.
Mop up any split rinse aid. This pre­vents over-forming occuring during the next programme.
The flap should normally remain closed. Only open it for adding more rinse aid!
Wait until the Rinse aid indicator on the control panel lights up before ad­ding more rinse aid.
The dosage adjuster (see arrow) in the opening has settings from 1 to 6. It is set to 3 at the factory, as the recom­mended dose.This setting dispenses approx. 3 ml rinse aid per programme.
If there are flecks on glasses after drying use a higher setting.
If smearing appears on crockery use a lower setting.
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Loading the dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher
Note
Load the crockery so that water will come into contact with all surfaces. This ensures that they will be properly cleaned.
Do not place crockery and cutlery in­side other pieces where they may be concealed.
Hollow items e.g. cups, glasses etc. must be inverted in the basket.
Deep based items should be placed at an angle such that water runs off them freely.
Tall narrow hollow pieces should be placed in the centre of the basket, rather than the corners, to ensure good coverage of water.
Small pieces should be placed on the cup racks. Cups should be on the lower rack and bowls on the top rack so that water reaches all pieces.
Some foodstuffs may contain natural dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or ket­chup. Plastic items in the dishwasher may discolour if large quantities of these foodstuffs find their way into the appliance on the crockery. The stability of the plastic items is not affected by this discolouration.
The spray arms must not be blocked by items which are too tall for the basket or which hang through. If necessary manually rotate the arms to test.
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Loading the dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher
Loading examples
Upper basket
Small, lightweight, delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls, etc.
Note for Top Solo
If a wash programme has been se­lected with the additional function “To p Solo, all crockery must be loaded into the upper basket and cutlery tray. See the Additional functions” chapter for further information.
Bottom basket
Larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls. Glasses may only be cleaned in the bottom basket if it is fitted with a special glassware insert.
Cutlery tray
As the middle spray arm also directs water downwards, lightly soiled plates or platters can be placed in the bottom basket if there are large spaces be­tween them. bowls or other hollow containers in the bottom basket. See Section on “Addi- tional option - Top Solo”.
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Do not place dishes,
The cutlery tray insert is removable. It can be completely removed from its frame and carried to be cutlery drawer, or table where it can be easily unloaded.
Loading the dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher
For best results cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons etc. This makes unloading much easier.
Larger items like sauce ladles, cake slices, long knives and mixing spoons can be placed lengthwise in the trouch in the centre of the tray.
Spoon heads should be placed in such a way that water runs off them freely.
Cutlery with round or oval handles should be placed with the heads in the grips as this prevents them slipping.
Ensure that spoon heads are in contact with at least one of the grips in the cut­lery tray. This way they cannot collect water.
The upper spray arm must not be blocked by items which are too big, e.g. cake slices.
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