User manual MIELE G 542

[. . . ] Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. Read the operating instructions carefully before starting to use this appliance. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference, and pass them on to any future user. [. . . ] Spoons, on the other hand, should be placed 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 at the side of the cutlery tray. The upper spray arm must not be blocked by items which are too big (e. g. Model G 6XX SC (see data plate on the machine for the model number) The deeper section (for large items of cutlery) must be on the left hand side. The cup rack cannot be lifted up if the deeper section is on the right hand side. 26 Spoon heads should be placed in contact with at least one of the serrated retainers on the base of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off them freely. If spoon handles do not fit between the holders then lay them the other way round making sure that that head of the spoon is in contact with the support on the bottom of the tray. The cutlery tray insert is removable. Loading the dishwasher Items not suitable for dishwashers: ­ Wooden cutlery and crockery or items with wooden parts: these may discolour and fade. The glue used in these items is not dishwasher-proof and wooden handles may come loose after being washed in a dishwasher. ­ Craft items, antiques, valuable vases and decorative glassware are also not suitable for dishwashers. The high temperatures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape. ­ Copper, brass, tin and aluminium items may discolour or become matt. We recommend: ­ When purchasing new crockery and cutlery, make sure they are dishwasher-proof. Otherwise the detergent can lose its effectiveness. 29 Operating the dishwasher Programme selection Choose your programme according to the type of load and how dirty it is. In most cases this will be a Universal programme or a Universal plus programme. These programmes are ideally suited to everyday mixed loads with varying degrees of soiling. The different programmes and their uses are described in the programme chart at the end of this booklet. 30 Operating the dishwasher Switching on ^ Make sure the spray arms are not obstructed. reactivating the water softener) could be omitted. Programme sequence indicator lights (14) The "Wash/Rinse" indicator light comes on in the pre-wash, main wash, interim rinse and final rinse stages of a programme. The "Drying" indicator light comes on during the drying stage of a programme. The "End" indicator light comes on when the programme has finished. Starting a programme ^ When selecting a programme, refer to the programme chart at the end of the operating instructions. ^ Turn the programme selector (16) clockwise or anti-clockwise to the required programme. The "Start" (15) and "Wash/Rinse" (14) indicator lights come on. 31 Operating the dishwasher At the end of a programme A programme has finished when the "End" indicator light comes on in the programme sequence display (14). The dishwasher can now be opened and unloaded (see "Unloading the dishwasher"). Switching off At the end of a programme: ^ Turn the programme selector (16) to the "Stop" position. The "End" indicator light (14) goes out and the "Start" indicator light (15) flashes. [. . . ] If there is a leak, the inlet hose might not be on securely, or it may have been screwed on at an angle. Unscrew and reconnect the water inlet valve correctly. 50 Solving problems Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a programme the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. ^ Take the filter combination out of the wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and care", "Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet"). ^ Raise the locking clamp for the non-return valve. 51 Solving problems ^ Lift up the non-return valve and rinse well under running water. [. . . ]