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Operating instructions
Optima Series
G 2420
G 2430
To prevent accidents
UV
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 696 050
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Before using for the first time. . . . . .
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Contents Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Time display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Glasscare indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Program sequence indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 At the end
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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 basic precautions, including the the data plate correspond with the following: household electrical supply. This data must correspond to prevent injury and Read all instructions before machine damage. Consult a qualified installation or use of the dishwasher electrician if in doubt. to prevent injury and machine Before installation o
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation , WARNING - Fire hazard Do not cover or crush the plug of The dishwasher must be installed the appliance. Ensure that the cabinet and connected in compliance with opening for the dishwasher provides the 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 the power cord or put pressure on the authorized service technician. Work by plug which
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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 rinse aids out of the reach of children. the dishwasher. Do not inhale or swallow Only use the dishwasher if all detergents. Dishwasher detergents panels are properly in place. contain irritant and corrosive Do not tamper ingredients. They can cause burning in with the controls. the mouth a
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Guide to the dishwasher a Upper spray arm (not visible) g Filter combination b Cutlery tray (depending on model) h Data plate c Upper basket i Child Safety Lock in the door handle (not visible) d Middle spray arm j Rinse aid reservoir e Air inlet for drying (depending on model) k Dual compartment detergent dispenser f Lower spray arm l Salt container 7
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Guide to the dishwasher Control panel a Programs with indicators g Check / Refill indicators b Glasscare indicator h Start / Stop button with indicator c Time display i Delay Start button with indicator d Detergent indicator j Detergent button e Program sequence indicator k Program button f s button (On/Off button) 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 and the gentlest washing of china and crystal, connect the dishwasher to a cold water source. ^ For fastest possible wash times, yet 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 co
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Before using for the first time To open the door Child Safety Lock ^ Press the release catch inside the The Child Safety Lock is designed to door grip. prevent children from opening the dishwasher. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once ^ To lock the door, push the slider the door is closed the program will below the door grip to the right. restart. ^ To unlock the door, push the slider to the left. To close the door ^ Push the baskets in. ^ Lift the door
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Before using for the first time Water softener Checking the water hardness Once the dishwasher has been Every dishwasher is tested before installed and connected, run the leaving the factory. Any water "Rinse + Hold" program. After the remaining in the machine is from the program has finished, the water final factory test and does not hardness measured by the sensor can indicate that the machine has been be displayed. used. This value is displayed in °d and may To achieve good cleaning results,
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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. When opening the
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Before using for the first time Salt indicator ^ When the "Salt" indicator comes on, refill the salt after the program is finished. After the reservoir has been filled, the water softener is automatically reactivated the next time the dishwasher is started. The "Salt" indicator will be lit during this process. 13
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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 "2 in 1" detergents rinse until it its visible on the surface of the aid is not needed. screen. Addi
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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 for 2 - 3 washes. aid per program. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6. – Use a higher setting if spots appear on dry glassware. – Use a lower setting if streaking appears on dishes or glasses. ^ Turn the dishwasher off s. ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button and at the same t
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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 (depending on model) Spoons with thick handles may have to be placed as knives and forks with their heads in the holders ^ Arrange the cutlery as shown in the 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. The upp
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Loading the dishwasher Cutlery basket Spoon inserts for the cutlery basket (depending on model) The supplied insert is designed to wash heavily soiled spoons. The individual ^ For best cleaning results, cutlery slots allow the water to better reach the should be placed in the basket with surface of each spoon. the handles down. Knives and forks should be loaded with the pointed ^ Attach the insert when needed to the end down to prevent injuries. cutlery basket. ^ Place small spoons in the indivi
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Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Coffee bar (depending on model) ,Always use the dishwasher with the upper and lower basket inserted. Glasses can be leaned against the coffee bar to allow a firm stand. ^ Load the upper basket with small, ^ The bar can also be used to separate lightweight, or delicate items such as two rows of glasses. cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls and flat pans. ^ To stack wide items, flip the bar to the right. ^ Long items such as soup ladles, mixing spoons and long
