Miele G 1040 Betriebsanleitung

Operating instructionsfor dishwashersTo avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the appliance it isessential to read these instructionsas well as the

To avoid damage to theappliance and other materialsDo not fill the rinse aid reservoirwith powder or liquid detergent.This will cause serious damage t

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland

To open the door^ Press the release catch inside thedoor grip and pull forward.If the door is opened during operationall functions are automaticallyin

Water softenerIn order to achieve good cleaningresults, the dishwasher needs tooperate with soft water. Hard waterresults in the build-up of calciumde

Programming the water hardnesslevelEach time a button is pressed one ofthe indicator lights will flash and lightup in the control panel. However, only

Checking the programmed waterhardness level^Switch the dishwasher off with theOn/Off button s.^Turn the programme selector to the"12 o'clock

Before using the appliance forthe first time you require:–approx. 2 litres of water,–approx. 2 kg dishwasher salt,–domestic dishwasher detergent,–rins

^Remove the lower basket andunscrew the salt reservoir cap.Only open the salt reservoir whenyou want to fill it with dishwasher saltas water or salt s

Rinse aidRinse aid is necessary to ensure waterdoes not cling and leave marks oncrockery during the drying phase andhelps crockery dry faster after it

^Add rinse aid only until it is visible inthe opening.The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.110 ml.^ Close the flap firmly so that it clicksinto place.

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the rinse aid dosageYou can adjust the rinse aid dosage forbest results.The rinse aid dosage can be set fromapprox. 0-6 ml. It is set to areco

NoteRemove coarse food residues fromcrockery.There is no need to rinse items underrunning water.,Do not wash items soiled withash, sand, wax, lubricat

Items not suitable fordishwashers:–Wooden cutlery and crockery oritems with wooden parts: these maydiscolour and fade. The glue used inthese items is

Upper basket,For safety reasons, do notoperate the dishwasher without theupper and lower baskets in place.^ Use the upper basket for small,lightweight

Adjusting the upper basketIn order to gain more space for tallerpieces of crockery in the bottom orupper basket, the upper basket can beadjusted on th

Lower basketFor larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc.Small items such as saucers can alsobe placed in the lo

Bottle holder (depending on model)The bottle holder can be used to washnarrow items, e.g. milk and babybottles.It can be inserted into the bottombaske

CutleryCutlery tray (depending on model)^ Arrange the cutlery in the tray asshown.To make unloading much easier, cutleryshould be grouped in zones, on

Cutlery basket (depending on model)^ To avoid the risk of injury, knives andforks should be placed with thehandles upwards in the basket.However, cutl

Detergent,Only use detergents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers. Do notuse washing up liquid.^You can use conventional powderdetergent, tablets or li

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Detergent . . . . . . . . .

Adding detergent^ Press the opening catch on thedetergent dispenser. The flap willspring open.The flap is always open at the end of aprogramme.^Add th

Switching on^Make sure the spray arms are notobstructed.^Close the door.^Open the stopcock, if it is closed.^Switch the dishwasher on with theOn/Off b

At the end of a programmeThe End indicator light will come on atthe end of the programme.The dishwasher can now be openedand unloaded (see “Unloading

Interrupting a programmeA programme is interrupted as soon asthe door is opened.If the door is closed again, theprogramme will continue from the point

Additional functionsFactory default settingIf you have altered any settings fromthe factory default, you can re-set themback to the factory default se

Check your dishwasher regularly(approx. every 4 - 6 months). Thisway faults and problems can beavoided.Cleaning the wash cabinetThe wash cabinet is la

Cleaning the control panel,Do not use abrasive cleaningagents, glass cleaning agents orall-purpose cleaners. Because oftheir chemical composition they

Cleaning the filters in the washcabinetThe filter combination in the base of thewash cabinet retains coarse soil fromthe suds solution, preventing ita

To clean the inside of the filter, the flapmust be opened:^ Press together the catches in thedirection of the arrows a as shown,and open the filter b.

Cleaning the spray armsParticles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets and bearings. The sprayarms should therefore be inspectedand cleaned regul

Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Electrical connection. . . . . . . .

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily correctedwithout calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and mon

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe Wash/Rinse,Drying and Endindicator lights flashsimultaneously.There may be a technicalfault.–Switch the dishwasher of

The dishwasher does not fill/drainProblem Possible cause RemedyThe Inlet/Drain checkindicator flashes.The stopcock isclosed.Open the stopcock fully.Th

General problemsProblem Possible cause RemedyDetergent residue is leftin the dispenser at theend of a programme.The dispenser was stilldamp when deter

NoisesProblem Possible cause RemedyKnocking noise in thewash cabinet.A spray arm is knockingagainst an item in abasket.Interrupt the programme,and rea

Unsatisfactory washing resultProblem Possible cause RemedyThe dishes are notclean.The dishes were not loadedcorrectly.See notes in "Loading thedi

Problem Possible cause RemedyDishes, cutleryand glasses arenot dry or areflecked.The rinse aid amount maybe insufficient or the rinseaid reservoir emp

Problem Possible cause RemedyGlassware has abrown or blue tinge,and film cannot bewiped off.This may be caused by thedetergent.Change your detergent.G

Cleaning the water inlet filterA filter is incorporated in the screwconnection of the valve on the waterinlet hose. The filter must be cleanedwhen dir

Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveIf the water has not been pumped awayat the end of a programme the drainpump or the non-return valve might

Appliance overviewa Upper spray arm (not visible)b Cutlery tray (depending on model)c Upper basketd Middle spray arme Air inlet for drying(depending o

Programme When to useSensor wash55-65 °CSensor controlled programmefor normally soiled crockeryQuick wash 40 °C "Quick programme" for lightl

Programme sequence Consumption DurationEnergy kWh Water h:minPre-wash12Main wash Interimrinse12FinalrinseDrying Coldwaterconnec-tion(15°C)Hotwaterc

RepairsIn the event of any faults that youcannot remedy yourself, pleasecontact:–your Miele dealer, or–the Miele Service Department(see back cover for

To make the most of your dishwasherOptional accessories for particular purposes are available from your Miele dealeror from the Spare Parts Department

Electrical connection U.K.,All electrical work must becarried out by a suitably qualifiedand competent person, inaccordance with current local andnati

Connection to the water supply,Water in the dishwasher mustnot be used as drinking water.–The dishwasher may be connectedto a cold or hot water supply

Drainage–The appliance drainage system isfitted with a non-return valve, whichprevents dirty water from flowingback into the dishwasher via thedrain h

Dishwasher model G 1XXX G 2XXXHeight freestanding 84.5 cm(adjustable + 3.5 cm)-Height built-in 80.5 cm(adjustable + 6.5 cm)84.5 cm(adjustable + 6.5 cm

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Control panela Check/Refill indicatorsb Programme sequence indicatorsc Start/Stop button with indicator lightd Programme selectore On/Off button sThis

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This appliance conforms to currentsafety requirements. Inappropriateuse can, however, lead to personalinjury and damage to property. Toavoid the risk

The dishwasher must not beinstalled under a hob. The highradiant temperatures which aresometimes generated by a hob coulddamage the dishwasher. For th

Avoid leaving the door openunnecessarily, as you could tripover it.Do not sit or lean on the openeddoor. This could cause thedishwasher to tip and be