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Operating Instructions

Dishwasher

G 2141

To prevent accidents
and appliance damage
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 07 868 420

en - US, CA

Summary of Contents for G 2141

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Dishwasher G 2141 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 07 868 420 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...Loading the dishwasher 14 Items not recommended for dishwashing 15 Cutlery tray 16 Cutlery basket 17 Upper basket 18 Adjusting the upper basket 19 Lower basket 20 Basket accessories 23 Use 24 Adding detergent 25 Turning on 26 Selecting a program 26 Starting a program 26 Program sequence display 26 Program guide 27 Use 28 At the end of a program 28 Preparing your appliance for an extended vacaion 2...

Page 3: ...service 41 Transport 42 User Maintenance Instructions 43 Cleaning and Care 44 Triple filter system 45 Cleaning the spray arms 47 Cleaning the water inlet filter 48 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 49 Installation instructions 51 Help to protect the environment 52 Electrical connection 53 Plumbing 54 Waterproof system 54 Connection to the water supply 54 Drainage 55 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: ...sket d Middle spray arm e Air inlet for drying depending on model f Lower spray arm g Triple filter system h Data plate i Child Safety Lock in the door handle not visible j Rinse aid reservoir k Dual compartment detergent dispenser Guide to the dishwasher 7 ...

Page 8: ...Control panel a Program selection b Program button c Start Stop button with indicator d Check Refill indicators e Program cycle indicators f s button On Off 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: ...the program will restart To close the door Push the baskets in Lift the door and push until it clicks into place Child Safety Lock The Child Safety Lock is designed to prevent children from opening the dishwasher To lock the door push the slider below the door grip to the right To unlock the door push the slider to the left Before using for the first time 10 ...

Page 11: ...Tab detergents rinse aid is not 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 w...

Page 12: ...r is preset to 3 This dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse aid per program It can be adjusted from 0 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 time turn the dishwasher on s Hold the Start Stop button until the Start Stop indicator comes on If it does...

Page 13: ...fault The amount set can be recognized by the flashing rhythm of the Rinse indicator see table Rinse aid amount in ml Flashing rhythm 0 1 Once 2 Twice 3 Three times 4 Four times 5 Five times 6 Six times Select the desired setting with the Start Stop button Every touch of the button increases the level The programmed dosage is saved Turn the dishwasher off s Before using for the first time 13 ...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...tting 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 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 di...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...e arranged in the lower basket With cutlery tray With cutlery 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 20 ...

Page 21: ... 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 Removeable 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 22: ...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 22 ...

Page 23: ...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 23 ...

Page 24: ... 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 25: ...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 25 ...

Page 26: ...escribes the programs and use Starting a program Select the desired program with the Program button The indicator of the selected program lights up Press the Start Stop button The program starts The indicators Start Stop Rinse and the last selected program light up Cancel a program only within the first few minutes Otherwise important program steps could be interrupted Program sequence display Aft...

Page 27: ...y 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 needed...

Page 28: ...nough 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 the door with care The water in the ...

Page 29: ...t does not come on start over Press the Program button 12 times The bottom program indicator flashes once long and twice short in intervals The Rinse indicator shows if a setting was changed The Rinse indicator flashes All settings are the factory default The Rinse indicator is off At least one setting was changed To reset the dishwasher to the default settings press the Start Stop button Turn the...

Page 30: ... tripped Reset the circuit breaker See data plate for minimum amperage The dishwasher stops during a program The fuse has tripped Reset the circuit breaker See data plate for minimum amperage The program cycle indicators Rinse Drying and End flash at the same time There may be a technical fault Turn the dishwasher off s After a few seconds Turn the dishwasher on s Select the desired program with t...

Page 31: ...ff s Water intake fault 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 Water drain fault There may be water in the wash cabinet Clean the triple filter Clean the drain pump and the non return valve See User Maintenance Instructions for more information on the above...

Page 32: ...due 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 s The triple filter in the wash cabinet is clogged Clean the triple filter See User Maintenance...

Page 33: ... 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 33 ...

Page 34: ...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 s...

Page 35: ... 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 used Use a normal gel or powder detergent The salt container is empty Refill the salt container se...

Page 36: ...ishwasher Tea or lipstick stains have not been completely removed The wash temperature of the selected program was too low Select the SaniWash program The detergent 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 Discolorati...

Page 37: ...10 place settings Standard program Normal Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery basket Comparison Tests 37 ...

Page 38: ...Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Comparison Tests 38 ...

Page 39: ...13 place settings Standard program Normal Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery basket Comparison Tests 39 ...

Page 40: ...16 place settings Standard program Normal Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Comparison Tests 40 ...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 42 ...

Page 43: ...User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 44: ... arms Control panel The plastic control panel should only be wiped with a damp cloth or suitable cleaning agent designed for use on plastic The appliance front and controls are not scratch proof Remove spills immediately Exterior Only use a conditioner suitable for your kitchen cabinetry Clean wood only with a damp cloth and wipe dry Clean the exterior with a solution of warm water and liquid soap...

Page 45: ... 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 46: ...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 46 ...

Page 47: ...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 48: ... 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 49: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...tly 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 This can be directly connected to a water supply with 3 4 MHT male hose thread ends Water pressure Must...

Page 55: ...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...

Page 56: ...M Nr 07 868 420 02 Alteration rights reserved 1911 G2141 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL WARRANTY INFORMATION ...

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