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Issue

Possible fault

Solution

Glasses are
discolored and the
film cannot be wiped
off.

Detergent ingredients have
been deposited on the
glassware.

Use a different detergent.

Glasses are dull and
discolored, 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
"Sani Wash" 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".
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 dishwasher.

Frequently asked questions

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Summary of Contents for INSPIRA G 2120

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Inspira Series G 2120 To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use UV M Nr t e m p 06 696 010 ...

Page 2: ... Adjusting the dosage 12 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 22 Use 23 Adding detergent 24 Turning on 25 Selecting a program 25 Starting a program 25 Program sequence display 25 Program guide 26 Use 27 At the end of a program 27 Interrupting a program 27...

Page 3: ...service 36 Transport 37 User Maintenance Instructions 39 Cleaning and Care 40 Triple filter system 41 Cleaning the spray arms 43 Cleaning the water inlet filter 44 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 45 Installation instructions 47 Help to protect the environment 48 Electrical connection 49 Plumbing 50 Connection to the water supply 50 Drainage 51 Contents 3 ...

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: ...lace sharp items away 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 an...

Page 7: ...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 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 button 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: ...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: ...in 1 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 ...

Page 12: ...r is preset to 3 This dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse 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 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: ... 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 16: ... 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 16 ...

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 Cup racks Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses Lower it to double stack smaller pieces 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 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: ...ucepans bowls etc Dishwashers with cutlery tray Dishwashers with cutlery basket Foldable spikes Two rows of spikes can be folded down to create more room for larger dishware e g pots pans and bowls Lift the spike rows and fold them down on one another Loading the dishwasher 20 ...

Page 21: ...e vase bottle holder e g for vases and baby bottles can be inserted into the lower basket as shown in the illustration If placed anywhere else water will not reach all surfaces The bottle will not be properly cleaned Loading the dishwasher 21 ...

Page 22: ...iele Depending on the model some accessories come standard with the machine Glassware insert GGO To wash long stemmed glassware attaches to the upper basket Vase Bottle holder GF To wash baby bottles or vases Cappuccinatore insert GCEO To wash the parts of the Cappuccinatore Basket accessories 22 ...

Page 23: ...are ready to start the dishwasher 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 Detergent tabs are not recommended for use with the program Short The tabs may not dissolve completely Use...

Page 24: ...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 24 ...

Page 25: ...e describes the programs and use Starting a program Select the desired program with the program selector button The indicator of the selected program lights Press the Start Stop button The program starts The indicators Start Stop Rinse and the last selected program light Cancel a program only in the first 5 minutes Otherwise important program steps could be interrupted Program sequence display Aft...

Page 26: ...ware energy saving program with a long soaking time and a low temperature Run time 95 min x x 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 includes sensor controlled Glasscare not suitable for detergent tabs Run time 30 min x x x Rinse Hold To rinse dishes whe...

Page 27: ...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 dishwasher is hot Danger of scalding Before closing the door again 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 Changi...

Page 28: ...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 d...

Page 29: ...e has tripped Reset the circuit breaker Make sure it is a 15 A breaker The dishwasher stops during a program The fuse has tripped Reset the circuit breaker Make sure it is a 15 A breaker 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 Select the desired program with the prog...

Page 30: ...er off s 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 return valve See User Maintenance Instructions for more inform...

Page 31: ...rogram 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 Instructions The drain pump or the non return valve may be...

Page 32: ... 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 s...

Page 34: ...were taken out too soon Leave dishes in longer see Use 2 in 1 products were used These products have a low drying effect Use powder 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 Unsuitable 2 in 1 or 3 in 1 products were used Use a...

Page 35: ...een completely removed The wash temperature of the selected program was too low Select the Economy or Sani Wash 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 Discoloration is permanent There are rust ...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 37 ...

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Page 39: ...User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 40: ...d from the sides of the dishwasher door These are outside of the wash cabinet and are not cleaned by water from the spray arms Exterior Only use a conditioner suitable for your kitchen cabinetry Clean wood only with a damp cloth and wipe dry Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned using a non abrasive stainless steel cleaner or with dishwashing detergent and warm water To help prevent resoiling a ...

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

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 47: ...Installation Instructions For installation of the dishwasher please refer to the Installation Sheet supplied with these instructions ...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...n the rinse cycles The inlet hose is approximately 5 ft 1 5 m long A 5 ft 1 5 m extension hose is available from the Technical Service Parts Department at the phone number listed on the back of this manual 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...

Page 51: ...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...

Page 52: ...Alterations reserved 4906 G 2140 G 2150 M Nr 06 696 010 04 en US CDN ...

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