Miele G 2141 - Manual

Use ~ To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or near thedishwasher. ~ Only use the dishwasher if all panels are properly in place. ~ Do not tamper with the controls. ~ Do not damage, sit or stand on the door or baskets of the dishwasher.Close the door when not in use. ~ U...

a Upper spray arm (not visible) 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 Child Safety Lock in the door handle (not visible) j Rinse aid reservoir k Dual compartment detergent dispenser Guide t...

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

Energy saving washing This dishwasher is exceptionallyeconomical in the use of water andelectricity. For best results follow thesetips: ^ For lowest energy consumption youmay connect the dishwasher to acold water source. ^ For fastest possible wash times, withslightly higher energy consumption,conne...

To open the door ^ Press the release catch inside thedoor grip. If the door is opened during operation,the dishwasher will stop running. Oncethe door is closed the program willrestart. To close the door ^ Push the baskets in. ^ Lift the door and push until it clicksinto place. Child Safety Lock The ...

Rinse aid Rinse aid is needed to prevent spottingon dishes and glassware.The rinse aid is filled in the reservoirand the set amount will beautomatically dosed. , Filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir.Only pour rinse aid formulated forresidential dishwashers into th...

, Do not wash items soiled with ash, sand, wax, grease or paint inthe dishwasher.Ash and sand do not dissolve andwill be distributed throughout theinside of the dishwasher.Wax, grease and paint will causepermanent discoloration anddamage to the dishwasher. ^ Scrape food from dishes beforeplacing the...

Cutlery tray (depending on model) ^ Arrange the cutlery as shown in thecutlery tray. For easier unloading cutlery should begrouped in zones, one for knives, onefor forks, one for spoons, etc. Place knives with the cutting edgedown and forks with the prongsbetween the holders. Spoons should beplaced ...

Cutlery basket (depending on model) ^ For best cleaning results, cutleryshould be placed in the basket withthe handles down. Knives and forksshould be loaded with the pointedend down to prevent injuries. ^ Place small spoons in the individualslots to either side of the cutlerybasket. Spoon inserts f...

Upper basket , Always use the dishwasher with the upper and lower basket inserted. ^ Load the upper basket with small,lightweight, or delicate items such ascups, saucers, glasses, dessertbowls and flat pans. ^ Long items such as soup ladles,mixing spoons and long knivesshould be placed lying down ac...

Adjusting the upper basket The upper basket can be raised orlowered to accommodate tall items. The basket can also be angled to fit tallitems in both, the upper and lowerbaskets. The angles should not be setto opposite extremes. This will block themiddle spray arm. Take care whensliding the basket i...

Lower basket ^ For larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc.Small plates and saucers can also bearranged in the lower basket. With cutlery tray With cutlery basket Foldable spikes The foldable spikes can be used forsmall plates and saucers. Two rows of spikes ca...

Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from yourMiele dealer or Miele. Depending on the model some accessories come standardwith the machine. Glassware insert GGO To wash long stemmed glasswareattaches to the upper basket Multi-function basket GMFO To wash saucers, baby ...

Detergent , Dishwasher detergents contain irritant and corrosive ingredients.Avoid inhaling or swallowingdishwasher detergent.Keep children away from detergent.Fill the detergent dispenser onlywhen you are ready to start thedishwasher. , Only use detergents formulated for domestic dishwashers. Use o...

Adding detergent ^ To open, press the latch on thedetergent dispenser. The flap willspring open. The flap is always open at the end of aprogram. ^ Use one tab or add powder or geldetergent to compartment II andclose the flap. ^ If a Pre-rinse is desired, andavailable for your chosen program,add 1 te...

Turning on ^ Make sure the spray arms can rotatefreely. ^ Close the door. ^ Open the water supply, if closed. ^ Turn the dishwasher on " s ". The "Start/Stop" indicator flashes andthe indicator of the last program runlights up. Selecting a program Choose your program according to the...

Program When to use Program sequence Pre- rinse Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying 1 2 1 2 Pots &Pans For normally soiled pots and pans with dried on food , also for heavily soiled dishware, use 120% ofnormal detergent amount x x x x x Normal For normally soiled dishware x x x x Economy ...

At the end of a program When the program has finished the"End" indicator lights. Dishes tends to chip if removed still hotfrom the dishwasher.Let the dishware cool. After turning off the dishwasher openthe door slightly. The dishes will coolmuch faster. ^ Unload the dishwasher. Unloading the...

Default settings All settings can be reset to the factorydefault. ^ Turn the dishwasher off " s ". ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button and atthe same time turn the dishwasher on" s ". Hold the "Start/Stop" button until the "Start/Stop" indicator comes on. If it do...

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a servicecall. , Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairscould cause personal injury or machine damage. Technical faults...

Problems water Intake / Drain Issue Possible fault Solution The "Intake / Drain"indicator flashes. The water supply isclosed. Open the water supply allthe way. The dishwasher stopsrunning.The "Intake / Drain"indicator flashes. Before fixing the fault: – Turn the dishwasher off " ...

General problems with the dishwasher Issue Possible fault Solution The display turns off. The dishwasher hasgone into "Standby"mode to save energy. Press any button.The display turns on again. Detergent is left in thedispenser at the end ofa program. The dispenser was dampwhen detergent wasa...

Sounds Issue Possible fault Solution There is a knockingnoise in the washcabinet. The spray arm is hitting anitem in the basket. Interrupt the program,rearrange items blockingthe spray arms. There is a rattling noisein the wash cabinet. Items are not secure in thewash cabinet. Interrupt the program ...

Poor cleaning results Issue Possible fault Solution The dishes are notclean. The dishes were not loadedcorrectly. See "Loading thedishwasher". The program was notpowerful enough. Select a more intensiveprogram, see "ProgramGuide". Not enough detergent wasdispensed. Use more detergent...

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

Repairs In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself please contact theMiele Service Department at the phonenumber on the back of this booklet. ^ Please quote the model type andnumber of your appliance. These can be found on the data platealong the right edge of the door. PC Update The P...

To transport the dishwasher, e.g. whenmoving to a new home, note thefollowing: – Empty the dishwasher. – Secure any loose parts, e.g. hoses, cables, cutlery baskets. – Transport the dishwasher in the upright position. If unavoidable itmay be transported on its back. Donot transport it on its side or...

User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidentsand appliance damage,read these instructions before installation or use.

Check and clean your dishwasherregularly. This will help avoidproblems and faults. , Abrasive cleaning agents, all-purpose cleaners, thinner orammonia based cleaners should notbe used on the dishwasher.They will damage the surface. Wash cabinet Generally, the wash cabinet is selfcleaning if the corr...

Triple filter system The triple filter system in the base of thewash cabinet prevents food from beingredeposited on dishes. It also protectsthe circulation pump from damagecaused by foreign objects (e.g. brokenglass, bones). During normal use, thefilter system is self-cleaning. , The machine must no...

Cleaning the spray arms Sometimes particles of food get stuckin the spray arm jets. The spray armsshould be inspected and cleaned every4 - 6 months. ^ Turn off the dishwasher beforecleaning. Removing the spray arms ^ Remove the cutlery tray (if present). ^ Push the upper spray arm up to engage the i...

Cleaning the water inlet filter A filter is incorporated into the intakehose attached to the dishwasher’s shutoff valve. If your water is hard or thepipes contain sediment, this filter mayclog and prevent enough water fromentering the wash cabinet. , The plastic housing of the water connection conta...

Installation Instructions Please refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions. To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, please contact Miele for additionalinstructions. Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the mostcurrent product specificat...

Disposal of the packingmaterial The cardboard box and packagingprotect the appliance during shipping.These materials are biodegradable andrecyclable. Please recycle. Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of children.Danger of suffocation! Disposa...

, Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons couldbe dangerous. Check that the voltage, frequencyand fuse rating shown on the dataplate match the household mainssupply. The power outlet must be accessibleafter installation. Do not use anextension cord to connect thedishwasher to the...

Waterproof system All Miele dishwashers have a safetyvalve located on the incoming waterline and a sealed underside with awater sensor. If a fault occurs, the waterintake is stopped and the drain pump isactivated. Connection to the watersupply , Do not drink water from the dishwasher! – The dishwash...

Drainage – The machine comes equipped with a built-in non-return valve on thedischarge side to prevent wastewater from flowing back into thedishwasher. – The dishwasher is equipped with a 5 ft (1.5 m) flexible drain hose with aninternal diameter of 7/8" (22 mm). – Drain hose extensions and adapt...