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Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
G 2872
en - US, CA
To prevent accidents
and appliance damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 724 170
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Control panel......................................................9 Display function...................................................10 Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Before using for the first tim
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Contents Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Drying Plus.......................................................44 Water hardness ...................................................44 External water softener .............................................44 Filter check ..........................
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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advise the user of the AutoClose feature to avoid injuries by walking, bumping or knocking into the partially opened door. Supervise children near the dishwasher to ensure fingers or other parts of the body are not caught when the AutoClose feature is in operation. Disposal of an appliance If the appliance is removed from its installation site and will not be used, remove the doorlock to the wash cabinet to prevent children from locking themselves in the machi
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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 8
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Guide to the dishwasher Control panel Selection buttons button (Information) To select a menu point from this To display more info about the display, to change the displayed displayed menu value (+/-) or to browse between On button with indicator menus. To turn the dishwasher on Display Off button See the following pages for more To turn the dishwasher off information. Technical Service interface Clear button Allows a service technician to check To switch back to the previous
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Guide to the dishwasher Display function The following can be selected in the display A bullet in the display next to the touch control shows that a function can be – the wash program selected with this control. – the options – the start time The arrow on the right side in the – the settings menu display shows that more selections or – information text follow and can be displayed with the respective control. During a running program the display shows ------ A dotted line is shown to indica
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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. If the dishwasher is connected to hot water, select "Energy Saver" when washing light to normally soiled dishware. The wate
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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 the catch engages. The door will then close automatically. Keep fingers and other body parts away from the door as it is closing. Danger of injury. The door will open automatically at the end of the program to aid in the drying process. This function can be deactivated (see "Settings - Drying Plus"). Pull the handle to open the door. If the door is opened during operation,
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Before using for the first time Welcome screen Turn the dishwasher on . A Welcome screen shows when the washer is turned on for the first time. Language setting The display changes automatically to the language setting. deutsch Sprache english (GB) OK Select the desired language and confirm with OK. The selected language is marked with a check. Clock format The display changes automatically to the clock format. 12 h clock Clock Format 24 h clock OK Select the desired s
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Before using for the first time Time of day setting The display changes automatically to the time of day setting. + 12 :00 - Please set the time of day OK Set the hours using the +/- controls and confirm with OK. Set the minutes and confirm. The settings will be saved after the first wash program has completed. Two messages Insufficient salt and Insufficient rinse aid may show. These messages are to remind you to fill the salt and rinse aid if necessary (see the relevant sections of this
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Before using for the first time Water softener Checking the water hardness The water hardness level set can be Every dishwasher is tested before viewed under the submenu "Water leaving the factory. Any water hardness". See "Settings - Water remaining in the machine is from the hardness". final factory test and does not indicate that the machine has been If necessary, reset the hardness to used. that of your local water supply, see "Settings - External water softener". To achieve good clean
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Before using for the first time Filling the salt container Inadvertently filling the salt container with dishwashing detergent will damage the water softener. Only use water softener salt specially formulated for dishwashers. Other salts may contain insoluble additives which can impair the water softener. Place the provided funnel over the Remove the lower basket and salt container. Carefully fill with salt. unscrew the salt container lid. The salt container holds approx. 4.5 lbs (2 kg) of
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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. Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir When using "Tab" detergents rinse until it is visible on the surface of the aid is not needed. screen. The rins
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Before using for the first time Rinse aid refill message When the Insufficient rinse aid message first comes on, there will be enough rinse aid left for2-3 washes. Refill rinse aid after the program has finished. If the "Tab" function is selected, the Insufficient rinse aid message will not come on. See "Settings - Detergent". Confirm with OK. The Insufficient rinse aid message will clear from the display. 18
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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
