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Control panel

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Time display

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Delay Start button

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with indicator

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Detergent button

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Check / Refill indicators

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Glasscare indicator

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Program selection

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Program button

h

On button

g

/ Indicator

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Off button

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j

Optical Interface

Guide to the dishwasher

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Summary of Contents for FULLSIZE DISHWASHER - OPERATING

Page 1: ...Operating instructions Optima Series G 1470 G 2470 To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use UV M Nr 06 696 060 ...

Page 2: ...aid 14 Rinse aid indicator 15 Adjusting the dosage 15 Loading the dishwasher 16 Items not recommended for dishwashing 17 Cutlery tray 18 Cutlery basket 19 Upper basket 20 Adjusting the upper basket 22 Lower basket 23 Lower basket inserts 24 Basket accessories 26 Use 27 Adding detergent 28 Turning on 29 Selecting and starting a program 29 Program guide 30 Use 31 Time display 31 Glasscare indicator ...

Page 3: ...nds 40 Poor cleaning results 41 After sales service 44 Transport 45 User Maintenance Instructions 47 Cleaning and Care 48 Triple filter system 49 Cleaning the spray arms 51 Cleaning the water inlet filter 52 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 53 Installation instructions 55 Help to protect the environment 56 Electrical connection 57 Plumbing 58 Connection to the water supply 58 Drainage ...

Page 4: ...amage Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt Before installation or service disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit tripping the circuit breaker or removing the fuse Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Be certain your appliance is proper...

Page 5: ...e connected to the mains with the plug no hard wiring The outlet must be accessible at all times after installation to disconnect the dishwasher WARNING Fire hazard Do not cover or crush the plug of the appliance Ensure that the cabinet opening for the dishwasher provides ample space for the plug Installing the dishwasher in a tight space may crimp the power cord or put pressure on the plug which ...

Page 6: ...ay from the door to prevent damage to the seal Load sharp items pointing downwards to prevent injuries Only use detergents and rinse aids recommended for residential dishwashers Keep all detergents and rinse aids out of the reach of children Do not inhale or swallow detergents Dishwasher detergents contain irritant and corrosive ingredients They can cause burning in the mouth and throat if swallow...

Page 7: ... 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 Optical interface j Rinse aid reservoir k Dual compartment detergent dispenser l Salt container Guide to the dishwasher 7 ...

Page 8: ...y b Delay Start button d with indicator c Detergent button d Check Refill indicators e Glasscare indicator f Program selection g Program button h On button g Indicator i Off button o j Optical Interface Guide to the dishwasher 8 ...

Page 9: ...ible 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 correct amount of detergent and rinse aid When using powder or gel detergent reduce the amount to 2 3 of the normal amount when washing a small load Choose a program that best suits the degree of soiling and the type of ...

Page 10: ...r If the door is opened during operation the dishwasher will stop running Once the door is closed the program will continue To close the door Push the baskets in Lift the door and push until it clicks into position Before using for the first time 10 ...

Page 11: ...s of your local supply is constantly lower than 4 d you do not need to add water softener salt The salt indicator turns off automatically Checking the water hardness Once the dishwasher has been installed and connected run the Rinse Hold program After the program has finished the water hardness measured by the sensor can be displayed This value is displayed in d and may vary depending on the water...

Page 12: ...nly to refill salt Important The salt container must be filled with 2 quarts 2 l of water before adding salt for the first time Water does not have to be added with subsequent refills Place the provided funnel over the salt container Carefully fill with salt The salt container holds approx 4 5 lbs 2 kg of salt As it is filled water will run out Clean any excess salt from the threads of the contain...

Page 13: ...ill the salt after the program is finished After the container 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 Before using for the first time 13 ...

Page 14: ...n 1 detergents no rinse aid is needed Adding rinse aid Press the button in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir until it its visible on the surface of the screen The rinse aid reservoir holds approx 3 7 oz 110 ml Press on the flap until you hear it click shut Failure to close it all the way allows water to enter the reservoir during the wa...

Page 15: ...ng if spots appear on dry glassware Use a lower setting if streaking appears on dishes or glasses Turn the dishwasher off o Press and hold the program button and at the same time turn the dishwasher on with g Hold the program button until the lower right program indicator lights If it does not come on start over Press the Detergent button 3 times The Gel indicator flashes 3 times The time display ...

Page 16: ...e that all items are securely positioned Hollow items such as cups and glasses should be placed upside down in the baskets To ensure good water coverage tall narrow and hollow items i e vases or champagne glasses should be placed in the center of the basket rather than in the corners Concave based items such as mugs or bowls should be placed at an angle so that water does not pool The spray arms m...

Page 17: ... glasses and cutlery make sure they are dishwasher safe Only wash items marked dishwasher safe in the dishwasher If fine glassware is washed in the dishwasher select the China Crystal program This will reduce the risk of clouding Silver and aluminum Silver or aluminum items may tarnish Silverware previously cleaned with a silver polish may be damp or spotted at the end of a program where water has...

Page 18: ... 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 upper spray arm must not be blocked by tall cutlery items The cutlery tray insert is removable Spoons with thick handles may have to be placed as knives and forks with their heads in the holders Loading the dishwasher 18 ...

Page 19: ...all spoons in the individual slots to either side of the cutlery basket Spoon inserts for the cutlery basket The supplied insert is designed to wash heavily soiled spoons The individual slots allow the water to better reach the surface of each spoon Attach the insert when needed to the cutlery basket Insert the cutlery with the handles down into the insert Arrange the cutlery evenly Loading the di...

Page 20: ...p ladles mixing spoons and long knives should be placed lying down across the front of the upper basket Coffee bar depending on model Glasses can be leaned against the coffee bar to allow a firm stand The bar can also be used to separate two rows of glasses To stack wide items flip the bar to the right Cup racks Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses Lower it to double stack smaller pieces L...

Page 21: ...arger items e g a saucepan Removing the insert a To remove an insert gently pull up on the handle Inserting the insert b Slide the hitches of the insert under the horizontal struts of the upper basket Push down on the handle to snap the insert into position Loading the dishwasher 21 ...

Page 22: ...e care when sliding the basket in and out in this position Slide out the upper basket Pull up the levers at the sides of the upper basket and adjust the basket height Release the levers and the basket will lock in place Depending on the setting of the upper basket a variety of plate dimensions can be accommodated For example If the upper basket is in its highest position a plate with a diameter of...

Page 23: ...Lower basket For larger and heavier items such as plates serving platters saucepans bowls etc Loading the dishwasher 23 ...

Page 24: ...ket To insert tall items raise the cup rest Lean or hang stemmed glassware such as wine or champagne glasses in the cut outs of the cup rest Bottle holder The bottle holder e g for vases and baby bottles can be inserted into the lower basket If placed anywhere else water will not reach all surfaces The bottle will not be properly cleaned Lower basket inserts 24 ...

Page 25: ...lded down to create more room for larger dishware e g pots pans and bowls Press down the yellow lever a to fold down the spikes b Removing an insert a To remove an insert gently pull up on the handle Inserting an insert b Slide the hitches of the insert under the vertical struts of the lower basket Push down on the handle to snap the insert into position Lower basket inserts 25 ...

Page 26: ...ore insert GCEO To wash the parts of the Cappuccinatore milk froth mug supplied with the Miele Coffee System attaches to the upper basket Multi function basket GMFO To wash baby bottles saucers and small items attaches to the upper basket Tall glassware insert GGU To wash a large number of tall glasses attaches to the lower basket Large diameter plate insert GTLU 35 To wash plates with a diameter ...

Page 27: ...er Only use detergents formulated for domestic dishwashers Use only the recommended amount of detergent Continued use of too much detergent may cause machine damage You can use powder gel or tab detergents Follow the dosage information on the detergent packaging See Settings Detergent for more information on detergent usage Detergent tabs are not recommended for use with the program Short The tabs...

Page 28: ...Add detergent to compartment II and close the flap If a Pre rinse is desired and available for your chosen program add 1 teaspoon 5 ml of detergent to compartment I The horizontal marks in compartment II indicate the levels of approximately 1 and 2 tablespoons 20 and 30 ml respectively Compartment I holds a maximum of 2 teaspoons 10 ml Use 28 ...

Page 29: ...button The program indicator of the selected program lights The time display shows the duration of the selected program in hours and minutes If the 2 in 1 or Gel option is selected the respective indicator illuminates See Detergent settings for more information Select an additional function if desired see Additional functions for more information Close the door The program starts The optical indic...

Page 30: ...gent amount includes sensor controlled Glasscare Run time 96 min as required x x as re quired x x SaniWash Extended wash time for sanitizing normally soiled dishware with dried on food Run time 115 min x x x x x Short Quick program for lightly soiled dishware e g party dishware or to remove salt traces from the wash cabinet after refilling salt includes sensor controlled Glasscare not suitable for...

Page 31: ...e intake water temperature and the load size Glasscare indicator The green Glasscare indicator lights during the China Crystal program This indicates that a program has been selected which washes glasses especially gently At the end of a program At the end of a program the optical function light flashes slowly with the door closed The time display shows 0 Dishes tends to chip if removed still hot ...

Page 32: ...ain leave it ajar for approx 20 secs This will enable the temperature in the wash cabinet to settle Close the door firmly until it clicks into place Changing a program If the detergent flap is already open do not change the program If a program has already started and you wish to change it Open the door Press the o button Press the g button Select the desired program with the program button Close ...

Page 33: ...e aid dosage and the rinse aid refill indicator will be deactivated Gel The function Gel adjusts the program cycle to the use of liquid Gel detergent products The cleaning and drying performance of these detergent products varies Open the door Turn the dishwasher on g The indicator g lights Press the Detergent button until the indicator of the desired detergent 2 in 1 or Gel lights If none of the ...

Page 34: ...Press the d button The last set delay start time will show in the time display The indicator d lights Set the desired delay start time with the d button Close the door The time will count down to the program start in 1 hour steps over 10 hours in 1 minute steps under 10 hours Once the delay start time has elapsed the selected program starts The display shows the remaining time the indicator d goes...

Page 35: ...n intervals The time display shows if the program end buzzer is turned on or off p 1 Buzzer is turned on p 0 Buzzer is turned off Press the program button to change the setting The setting is saved Turn the dishwasher off with o Default setting All settings can be reset to the factory default Open the door Turn the dishwasher off o Press the program button and at the same time turn the dishwasher ...

Page 36: ...s not properly closed Close the door firmly The machine is not plugged in Insert the plug The fuse is defective or the breaker has tripped Reset the circuit breaker Make sure it is a 15 A breaker The dishwasher is not turned on Press g and select a program The dishwasher stops during a program The fuse has tripped Reset the circuit breaker Make sure it is a 15 A breaker The optical indicator is no...

Page 37: ... technical fault Turn the dishwasher off o After a few seconds Turn the dishwasher on Select the desired program with the program button Close the door If the problem persists call Technical Service The drain pump is running when the door is opened Fault F70 The waterproof system has activated Turn off the water supply Call Miele Technical Service Frequently asked questions 37 ...

Page 38: ...or is open The time display shows FXX Before fixing the fault Turn the dishwasher off o Fault F12 F13 Water intake fault Open the water supply Clean the water intake filter see User Maintenance Instructions The water pressure at the water connection is lower than 4 35 psi Consult a plumber Fault F11 Water drain fault There may be water in the wash cabinet See User Maintenance Instructions Clean th...

Page 39: ...m has finished This is not a fault It is the normal operating mode of the drying system The moisture will evaporate after a short time Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a program Before fixing the fault Turn the dishwasher off o The triple filter in the wash cabinet is clogged Clean the triple filter See User Maintenance Instructions The drain pump or the non return valve may be bloc...

Page 40: ...ocking the spray arms There is a rattling noise in the wash cabinet Items are not secure in the wash cabinet Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces There is a knocking noise in the water pipes This may be caused by the installation or the diameter of the pipe This has no effect on the dishwasher If in doubt contact a plumber Frequently asked questions 40 ...

Page 41: ...ary The triple filter is clogged or not correctly inserted The spray arm jets may be clogged Clean the filter and insert the filter correctly see User Maintenance Instructions The drain pump or the non return valve is blocked Wash water will run back into the wash cabinet Clean the drain pump and the non return valve see User Maintenance Instructions Glasses and cutlery show streaks There is a blu...

Page 42: ...ed on but another product was used Set the Detergent setting to the detergent used see Detergent settings White residue is visible on cutlery and dishes Clouding occurs on glassware and film can be wiped off Not enough rinse aid was used Increase the dosage see Before using for the first time The salt container is empty Refill the salt container see Before using for the first time The salt contain...

Page 43: ...t has a low bleaching effect Use a different detergent Plastics are discolored Natural dyes e g from vegetables may be the cause Not enough detergent was used to break down natural dyes Use more detergent see Adding detergent Discoloration is permanent There are rust stains on cutlery The affected items are not corrosion resistant There is no remedy Only wash dishwasher safe cutlery in the dishwas...

Page 44: ...act program gives you the assurance of knowing that your appliance investment is covered by 5 years of worry free ownership MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and longevity of y...

Page 45: ...shwasher Secure any loose parts e g hoses cables cutlery baskets Transport the dishwasher in the upright position If unavoidable it may be transported on its back Do not transport it on its side or on the door Residual water in the machine could leak and cause electrical damage Transport 45 ...

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Page 47: ...User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 48: ...sides of the dishwasher door These are outside of the wash cabinet and are not cleaned by water from the spray arms Indicator reflector The reflector of the optical indicator is located in the steam deflector beneath the counter top To clean the reflector remove it from the plastic bracket Open the door and remove the reflector from the bracket Clean the reflector and the plastic bracket with a da...

Page 49: ...n place Check and clean the filter system every 4 6 months or whenever a foreign object is trapped The level of soiling and time it takes before the filters need cleaning will vary depending on your household Turn off the dishwasher before cleaning Turn the handle counterclockwise to release the triple filter system Lift the filter combination out of the machine Remove any solid particles and rins...

Page 50: ...r running water Close the flap so that the clip engages Return the filter so it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet Lock the filter by turning the handle clockwise The triple filter system must be inserted and locked Large particles could get in the circulation system and cause a blockage Cleaning and Care 50 ...

Page 51: ...esent Press the top spray arm up to engage the inner ratchet and unscrew the spray arm Lift up the middle spray arm a to engage the ratchet and unscrew the spray arm b Remove the lower basket Pull the lower spray arm firmly upwards to remove Use a pointed object such as a toothpick to push food particles into the spray arm jets Rinse thoroughly under running water Return the spray arms and check t...

Page 52: ...ater filter If your water contains a large number of insoluble substances a filter between the water valve and the intake hose connection is recommended These filters can be purchased from Miele Cleaning the filter Turn off the dishwasher and pull the plug Turn off the water supply Unscrew the intake hose Carefully remove the rubber seal Remove the filter using needle nose pliers and rinse it unde...

Page 53: ...a Pull out the non return valve b and rinse it under running water Remove all foreign objects from the non return valve The drain pump is beneath the non return valve see arrow Remove all foreign objects from the drain pump glass or bone splinters Before returning the non return valve check that the drain pump is not blocked Spin the propeller several times in both directions to check for obstruct...

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Page 55: ...Installation Instructions For installation of the dishwasher please refer to the Installation Sheet supplied with these instructions ...

Page 56: ...f children Danger of suffocation Disposal of an old machine Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it from the outlet cut off its power cord and remove a...

Page 57: ...least resistance for the electrical current This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock Do not modify the plug provided with ...

Page 58: ...urce All programs use hot water in the rinse cycles The inlet hose is approx 5 ft 1 5 m long A 5 ft 1 5 m flexible metal hose pressure resistant up to 2030 psi is available The water inlet hose comes equipped with a 3 4 female hose thread connector This can be directly connected to a water supply with 3 4 MHT male hose thread ends Water pressure Must be between 4 5 145 psi 0 3 10 bar Do not cut th...

Page 59: ...pipe for the drain hose is designed for various hose diameters The drain pipe must be shortened if the drain pipe extends too far into the drain hose The drain hose could get clogged The drain hose must not be shortened Make sure the hose is installed without kinking pressure or being pulled Venting the drainage system If the dishwasher drain hose is connected to a floor drain or to a drain pipe t...

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