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Operating Instructions

Dishwasher

G 1181

G 2181

To prevent accidents
and appliance damage
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 07 868 430

en - US, CA

Summary of Contents for G 1181

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Dishwasher G 1181 G 2181 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 07 868 430 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...2 Loading the dishwasher 13 Items not recommended for dishwashing 14 Cutlery tray 15 Upper basket 16 Adjusting the upper basket 17 Lower basket 18 Basket accessories 21 Use 22 Adding detergent 23 Turning on 24 Selecting and starting a program 24 Program guide 25 Use 26 At the end of a program 26 Preparing your appliance for an extended vacaion 26 Interrupting a program 26 Changing a program 26 Add...

Page 3: ...ests 36 After sales service 38 Transport 39 User Maintenance Instructions 41 Cleaning and Care 42 Triple filter system 43 Cleaning the spray arms 45 Cleaning the water inlet filter 46 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 47 Installation instructions 49 Electrical connection 50 Plumbing 51 Waterproof system 51 Connection to the water supply 51 Drainage 52 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...achine damage 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 i...

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: ...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 swallowed or inhibit breathing Consult a doctor immediately...

Page 7: ...b Cutlery tray c Upper basket d Middle spray arm e Air inlet for drying depending on model f Lower spray arm g Triple filter system h Data plate i Rinse aid reservoir j Dual compartment detergent dispenser Guide to the dishwasher 7 ...

Page 8: ...Control panel a Check Refill indicators b Program selection c Program button d On button g with Indicator e Off button o Guide to the dishwasher 8 ...

Page 9: ...r source Make full use of the baskets without overloading for the most economical washing Use the correct amount of detergent and rinse aid Detergent dosage is dependent upon the amount of soiling and type of dishware being washed See the Program Guide for more information When using powder or gel detergent reduce the amount to 2 3 of the normal amount when washing a small load Choose a program th...

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: ...he flap springs open Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir until it is 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 wash program Clean any spilled rinse aid The flap will remain closed during normal operation Rinse aid indicator...

Page 12: ... start over Press the Program button three times The Intake Drain indicator flashes three times in intervals The SaniWash indicator flashes 3 times in intervals The rinse aid dosage is adjusted to 3 ml by default The amount set can be recognized by the flashing rhythm of the SaniWash indicator see table Dosage in ml Flashing rhythm 0 1 Once 2 Twice 3 3 times 4 4 times 5 5 times 6 6 times Press and...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...e no standard guidelines for washing glassware when in doubt wash by hand When purchasing new dishes glasses and cutlery make sure they are dishwasher safe Only wash items marked dishwasher safe in the dishwasher 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 adhered to the p...

Page 15: ... 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 more easily 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 1...

Page 16: ...up 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 for a secure 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 Loa...

Page 17: ...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 18: ... saucers can also be arranged in the lower basket Foldable spikes The foldable spikes can be used for small plates and saucers Two rows of spikes can be folded down to create more room for larger dishware e g pots pans and bowls Press the yellow lever down a and fold down the spikes b Loading the dishwasher 18 ...

Page 19: ...e insert b Slide the hitches of the insert under the struts of the lower basket Push down on the handle to snap the insert into position Removable PlateGuard Plus with StemGuard depending on model This insert is ideal for cups glasses plates bowls pots and pans To arrange tall items the cup rack can be raised The stemguard can be used to hold the stems of glassware or coffee cup handles Loading th...

Page 20: ...f the lower basket Push down on the handle to snap the insert into position Vase Bottle insert depending on model The vase bottle insert can be used to rinse narrow items e g vases baby bottles etc Place the insert into the lower basket as shown in the illustration If placed anywhere else water will not reach all surfaces The item will not be properly cleaned Loading the dishwasher 20 ...

Page 21: ...To wash long stemmed glassware attaches to the upper basket Multi function basket GMFO To wash saucers baby bottles and small items Cappuccinatore insert GCEO To wash the parts of the Cappuccinatore Tall glassware insert GGU To wash tall glassware in the lower basket Large diameter plate insert GTLU 35 To wash large plates with a maximum diameter of approx 13 3 4 35 cm Basket accessories 21 ...

Page 22: ... of detergent Continued use of too much detergent may cause machine damage When using the China Crystal program depending on model reduce the amount of detergent used to at least of the normal dosage Also make certain your china and crystal are dishwasher safe You can use powder gel or tab detergents Follow the dosage information on the detergent packaging Detergent tabs are not recommended for us...

Page 23: ...add powder or gel 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 23 ...

Page 24: ...rting a program Choose your program according to the type of load and soiling See the Program Guide for more information Select the desired program with the Program button The program indicator of the selected program lights Start the program by closing the door Cancel a program only in the first few minutes Otherwise important program steps may be interrupted Use 24 ...

Page 25: ...ly soiled dishware energy saving program with a long soaking time and a low temperature x x x x SaniWash Extended wash time for sanitizing normally soiled dishware with dried on food x x x x Express Quick program for lightly soiled dishware e g party dishware includes sensor controlled Glasscare not suitable for detergent tabs x x x x Rinse Hold To rinse dishes when a complete program is not neede...

Page 26: ...please note that this may not be enough to reduce the risk of a leak To be completely safe you must turn off the water supply to each individual appliance This means under the sink for a dishwasher at the laundry bib for your washer etc Interrupting a program A program is interrupted as soon as the door is opened If the door is closed the program will continue from where it was interrupted Open th...

Page 27: ... Press the Program button and at the same time turn the dishwasher on with g Hold the program button until the Rinse Hold program indicator comes on If it does not come on start over Press the Program button four times The Intake Drain indicator flashes four times in intervals The setting can be recognized by the flashing of the SaniWash indicator flashing buzzer is activated not lit up buzzer is ...

Page 28: ...tart over Press the Program button 12 times The Intake Drain indicator flashes once long and twice short in intervals The setting can be recognized by the flashing of the SaniWash indicator flashing all settings are factory default not lit up at least one setting was changed To change the setting press the Program button for at least one second until the Intake Drain indicator lights up Press the ...

Page 29: ...rcuit breaker See data plate for minimum amperage The dishwasher is not turned on Turn the dishwasher on g and select a program The dishwasher stops during a program The fuse has tripped Reset the circuit breaker See data plate for minimum amperage The buzzer sounds All program indicators are flashing fast when the door is open There may be a technical fault Turn the dishwasher off o After a few s...

Page 30: ...he door is open Before fixing the fault Turn the dishwasher off o Fault in the water intake Open the water supply all the way 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 in the water drain There may be water in the wash cabinet Clean the triple filter Clean the drain pump and the non retur...

Page 31: ...esidue The door and the interior walls are still wet after a program 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 Maintena...

Page 32: ...s blocking 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 32 ...

Page 33: ... in the base of the wash cabinet is not clean or not correctly inserted The spray arm jets might be clogged Clean the filter and insert it correctly Clean the spray arm jets 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 maintenance instructions Glasses and cutlery ...

Page 34: ...e first time Dishes were taken out too soon Leave dishes in longer see Use A Tab product was used These products have a low drying effect Use a normal powder or gel detergent and add rinse aid 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 A Tab product was u...

Page 35: ...iscolored film cannot be wiped off Glasses are not dishwasher safe There is no remedy Only wash dishwasher safe glasses in the dishwasher Tea or lipstick stains have not been completely removed The wash temperature of the selected program was too low Select the Economy or SaniWash program The detergent has a low bleaching effect Use a different detergent Plastics are discolored Natural dyes e g fr...

Page 36: ...10 place settings Standard program Normal Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Comparison Tests 36 ...

Page 37: ...16 place settings Standard program Normal Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Comparison Tests 37 ...

Page 38: ...ract 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 ...

Page 39: ...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 39 ...

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Page 41: ...User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 42: ...arms Control panel The plastic control panels should only be wiped with a damp cloth or suitable cleaning agent designed for use on plastic The appliance and front controls are not scratch proof Remove spills immediately Exterior Only use a conditioner suitable for your kitchen cabinetry Clean wood with a damp cloth and wipe dry Clean the exterior with a solution of warm water and liquid soap appl...

Page 43: ... without all the filters in place Check and clean the filter system periodically for any trapped or foreign objects The level of soiling and time it takes before the filters need cleaning will vary depending on your household usage Turn off the dishwasher before cleaning Turn the handle counterclockwise to release the triple filter system a Lift the filter combination out of the machine b Remove a...

Page 44: ...ing 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 into place Large particles could get in the circulation system and cause a blockage Cleaning and Care 44 ...

Page 45: ...sent Push the upper 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 46: ... 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 under running water Rei...

Page 47: ...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 49: ...m supplied with these instructions To comply with IEC sound testing protocols please contact Miele for additional instructions Information is subject to change Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification technical warranty information ...

Page 50: ...al 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 the appliance if it will not fit ...

Page 51: ...consumption 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 All programs use hot water in the rinse cycles The inlet hose is approximately 5 ft 1 5m long A 5 ft 1 5m drain extension is available from Miele The water inlet hose comes equipped with a 3 4 female hose thread connector Thi...

Page 52: ...ng drain 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 dra...

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