User manual MIELE G 856 SC ELITE

[. . . ] Operating instructions Novotronic G 856 SC Elite To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. UV M. -Nr. 05 431 320 2 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Caring for the environment Energy saving washing . 37 Frequently asked questions After sales service Transport User Maintenance Instructions Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet. 51 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ­ When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before installation or use of the dishwasher to prevent injury and machine damage. [. . . ] Simply carry the cutlery tray to where the flatware is stored and put the entire basket away in one trip. For easier unloading cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc. Place knives with the cutting edge and forks with the prongs between the holders. Spoons should be placed in the opposite direction with the handles between the holders. Longer items such as soup ladles, cake slices, mixing spoons and long knives should be placed lengthwise in the indentation of the cutlery tray. Spoon heads should be placed in contact with at least one of the serrated retainers of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off freely. Spoons with thick handles may have to be placed as knives and forks with their heads in the holders. 22 Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Adjusting the upper basket On select models, the upper basket can be raised or lowered to accommodate tall items. ^ Slide out the upper basket. Load the upper basket with small, lightweight, or delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls and flat pans. Long items such as soup ladles, mixing spoons and knives can be set across the front of the upper basket. ^ Pull up the levers at the sides of the upper basket and adjust the basket height. The basket can also be angled to fit tall items in both, the lower and upper baskets. Take care when sliding the basket in and out in this position. 23 Loading the dishwasher Adjustable cup racks Coffee bar Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses. Lower it to double stack smaller pieces. To allow water to run off the bottom of coffee mugs, place slanted on top of the coffee bar. To stack wide items, flip the bar to the right. 24 Loading the dishwasher Lower basket For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, sauce pans, bowls. Dishwasher with cutlery tray Height limit The guide at the front of the upper basket determines the maximum height for items placed in the lower basket so that the middle spray arm is not blocked. 25 Lower basket inserts Various removable inserts are available for the lower basket to accomodate special items to be washed. Removing an insert ^ To remove an insert, gently pull up on the handle. Inserting an insert ^ Slid the hitches of the inset under the vertical struts of the lower basket. ^ Push down on the handle to snap the insert into position. 26 Lower basket inserts Foldable spike insert A highly flexible design holds tableware securely. This insert secures plates and platters. Foldable spikes Two rows of spikes can be folded down, to create more room for larger dishware e. g. ^ Press on the yellow levers, a, to fold down the spikes, b. ^ Hook the foldable spike insert into the back right corner of the lower basket, the area marked in white. 27 Lower basket inserts PlateGuard Plus insert A unique design cradles plates at 3 points and can be used for washing cups, glasses, plates, bowls and pots. ^ Hook the PlateGuard Plus insert into the left half of the lower basket, the area marked in white. Bottle holder The bottle holder e. g. for milk or baby bottles, can be inserted into the bottom basket in more than one place. Do not place the insert in the corners of the lower basket, water cannot properly cover bottles in these areas. 28 Basket accessories Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department. Bottle holder part # 03 857 850 Glassware insert for the lower basket part # 01 145 642 Glassware insert for the upper basket part # 03 636 034 PlateGuard insert part # 02 244 870 Cup rack for the PlateGuard insert part # 03 859 730 Small cutlery basket for the lower basket part # 02 372 335 to wash milk or baby bottles to wash a large number of glasses to wash long stemmed glassware to wash plates with a diameter up to 12 1/2" (32 cm) to wash cups and stemware in the lower basket to wash additional cutlery 29 Operation Adding detergent , Dishwasher detergents contain irritant and corrosive ingredients. Do not fill the detergent dispenser until you are ready to start the dishwasher. Only use powder detergents or tablets formulated for residential dishwashers. Continued use of too much detergent may cause machine damage. The horizontal marks in Compartment II indicate levels of approximately 1 1/4, 1 3/4 and 2 tablespoons (20, 25 and 30 ml) respectively. ^ With the dishwasher door fully open fill compartment II with 2 tablespoon (30 ml) of powder detergent, or one detergent tablet. [. . . ] Remove the spray arms as follows: ^ Remove the cutlery tray (if present). ^ Press the top spray arm upwards to engage the inner ratchet and unscrew the spray arm. ^ Remove the lower basket. ^ Pull the lower spray arm firmly upwards to remove. ^ Lift up the middle spray arm, a, to engage the ratchet and unscrew the spray arm, b. ^ Use a pointed object such as a toothpick to push food particles into the spray arm jets. ^ Return the spray arms and check that they rotate freely. 48 Cleaning the wash cabinet Generally, the wash cabinet is self cleaning if the correct amount of dishwasher detergent is used. The wash cabinet can be cleaned with a dishwasher cleaner such as Dis Cleaner available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department. Cleaning the exterior , Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool or caustic (oven) cleaners on the dishwasher. [. . . ]