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Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
G 1262
en - US, CA
To prevent accidents
and appliance damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 768 790
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 To open the door........................................
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Contents Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Turbo ...........................................................31 Tab.............................................................31 Delay start .......................................................32 Buzzer ..........................................................33 Default settings ...................................................33 Frequently asked questions .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - Electrical Safety Before installation, make sure that When using your dishwasher, follow the voltage and frequency listed on the basic precautions, including the data plate correspond with the following: household electrical supply. This data must correspond to prevent injury and machine damage. Consult a qualified Read all instructions before electrician if in doubt. installation or use of the dishwasher to prevent injury and machine Before installation
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation WARNING - Fire hazard Do not cover or crush the plug of the The dishwasher must be installed appliance. Ensure that the cabinet and connected in compliance with the opening for the dishwasher provides installation instructions. ample space for the plug. Installing the Installation and repair work should dishwasher in a tight space may crimp be performed by a Miele authorized the power cord or put pressure on the service technician. Work by unqua
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use Only use detergents and rinse aids recommended for residential To reduce the risk of injury, do not dishwashers. Keep all detergents and allow children to play in, on or near the rinse aids out of the reach of children. dishwasher. Do not inhale or swallow detergents. Only use the dishwasher if all panels Dishwasher detergents contain irritant are properly in place. and corrosive ingredients. They can Do not tamper with the controls. cause burning in the
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Guide to the dishwasher Upper spray arm (not visible) Triple filter system Cutlery tray Data plate Upper basket Optical interface Middle spray arm Rinse aid reservoir Air inlet for drying Dual compartment detergent (depending on model) dispenser Lower spray arm
Salt container 7
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Guide to the dishwasher Control panel Time display Program selection Delay Start button with indicator Program button Options button On button / Indicator Check / Refill indicators Off button Optical Interface 8
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Caring for the environment Energy saving washing This dishwasher is exceptionally economical in the use of water and electricity. For best results follow these tips: For lowest energy consumption you may connect the dishwasher to a cold water source. For fastest possible wash times, with slightly higher energy consumption, connect the dishwasher to a hot water source. Make full use of the baskets without overloading for the most economical washing. Use the correct amount of detergent and
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Before using for the first time To open the door To close the door Push the baskets in. Lift the door and push until it clicks into position. Pull the handle to open the door. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed the program will continue. 10
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Before using for the first time Water softener In areas where the water hardness fluctuates (example 37 - 50 °d [39 - Every dishwasher is tested before 52 gr/gal]) always program the leaving the factory. Any water machine to the higher value (in this remaining in the machine is from the example 50 °d [52 gr/gal]). final factory test and does not If there is a fault, it will help the service indicate that the machine has been technician to know the hardness of your used. local water supply. To ac
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Before using for the first time Programming the water °d gr/gal Setting in display softener 1 1 1 2 2 2 To exit the programming mode at 3 3 3 any time, turn the dishwasher off 4 4 4 with the "" button. 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 Turn the dishwasher off with "". 8 8 8 9 9 9 Press and hold the "Program" and "" 10 10 10 buttons simultaneously. Hold the 11 11 11 program button until the lower right 12 12 12 program indicator lights. 13 13 13 14 14 14 If it does not come on, start over. 15 15 15 16 16
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Before using for the first time Filling the salt container Place the provided funnel over the salt container. Carefully fill with salt. Inadvertently filling the salt The salt container holds approx. container with dishwashing 3.3 lbs (1 kg) of salt. As it is filled, detergent will damage the water water will run out. softener. Clean any excess salt from the threads of the container opening. Screw the lid on firmly. Only use water softener salt specially formulated for If the dishwasher
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Before using for the first time Rinse aid Rinse aid helps to prevent spotting on dishes and glassware. The rinse aid is filled in the reservoir and the set amount will be automatically dosed. Filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers into the reservoir. When using "Tab" detergents, rinse Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir aid is not needed. until it its visible on the surface of the screen. Adding
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Before using for the first time Rinse aid indicator Adjusting the dosage When the rinse aid indicator first comes The dosage selector is preset to 3. This on, there will be enough rinse aid left dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse for2-3 washes. aid per program. It can be adjusted from0to6. The rinse aid indicator on the control panel will light when the rinse aid – Use a higher setting if spots appear reservoir needs refilling. on dry glassware. – Use a lower setting if streaking If the "Ta
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Loading the dishwasher The spray arms must not be blocked Do not wash items soiled with by items that are too tall or hang ash, sand, wax, grease or paint in through the baskets. Check the dishwasher. clearance by manually rotating the Ash and sand do not dissolve and spray arms. will be distributed throughout the Place very small items in the cutlery inside of the dishwasher. tray or basket so they do not fall to Wax, grease and paint will cause the bottom of the wash cabinet. permanent di
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Loading the dishwasher Items not recommended for Glassware: dishwashing – There are no standard guidelines for washing glassware, when in doubt – Cutlery with wooden handles wash by hand. – Wooden cutting boards – When purchasing new dishes, – Glued items such as old knives with glasses and cutlery, make sure they handles glued together around the are dishwasher safe. Only wash shank of the blade items marked "dishwasher safe" in the dishwasher. – Handmade craft items, antique, metal trimmed or
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Loading the dishwasher Cutlery tray Spoons with thick handles may have to be placed as knives and forks with their Arrange the cutlery as shown in the heads in the holders. cutlery tray. For easier unloading cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc. Place knives with the cutting edge down and forks with the prongs between the holders. Spoons should be placed in the opposite direction with the handles between the holders so that water can run off mo
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Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Adjustable cup rack Always use the dishwasher with the upper and lower basket in place. Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses. Lower it to double stack smaller pieces. Load the upper basket with small, lightweight, or delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls and flat pans. Long items such as soup ladles, mixing spoons and long knives should be placed lying down across the front of the upper basket. 19
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Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the upper basket Depending on the setting of the upper basket, a variety of plate dimensions The upper basket can be raised or can be accommodated. lowered to accommodate tall items. For example: If the upper basket is in The basket can also be angled to fit tall its highest position a plate with a items in both, the upper and lower 3 diameter of 12 / " (31 cm) can be fit in 16 baskets. The angles should not be set the lower basket. to opposite extremes. This wil
