Miele G 4281 manual

Operating Instructions Dishwasher G 4281 G 4286 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 510 200 en - US, CA[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................4 Guide to the dishwasher ............................................7 Control panel ......................................................8 Caring for the environment ..........................................9 Energy saving washing ..............................................9 Befo[...]

Additional options ................................................3 1 Turbo ...........................................................3 1 Delay start .......................................................3 1 Buzzer ..........................................................3 3 Memory .........................................................3 4 Op[...]

WARNING – When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read the operating instructions and installation diagram carefully before installation or use of the dishwasher to prevent injury and machine damage. Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose. This appliance is intended for residential use only. Keep t[...]

Installation ~ The dishwasher must be installed and connected in accordance with the installation instructions. ~ Installation and repair work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. ~ Do not install or use a damaged dishwasher. A damaged appliance is da[...]

Use ~ To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or near the dishwasher. It is possible for small fingers may be pinched in the door. ~ Only use the dishwasher if all panels are properly in place. ~ Do not tamper with the controls. ~ Do not sit or stand on the door or baskets of the dishwasher. Close the door when not in use[...]

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 Rinse aid reservoir j Dual compartment detergent dispenser Guide to the dishwasher 7[...]

Control panel a Check / Refill indicators b Time display c , button with indicator light (Delay start) d Turbo button with indicator light e Program selection f Program button g K button (On/Off) with indicator light This operating instruction manual describes several dishwasher models with different indicated settings. The different dishwasher mod[...]

Energy saving washing This dishwasher is economical in the use of water and electricity. For best results follow these tips: ^ For lowest energy consumption you may connect the dishwasher to a cold water source. ^ Make full use of the baskets' capacity without overloading the dishwasher. This ensures the most economical washing. ^ Choose a pro[...]

To open the door ^ Pull the handle to open the door. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed the program will continue. To close the door ^ Push the baskets in. ^ Lift the door and push until it clicks into position. Before using for the first time 10[...]

Rinse aid Rinse aid is needed to prevent spotting on dishes and glassware. The rinse aid is filled in the reservoir and the set amount will be automatically dosed. , Filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers into the reservoir. When using "Tab" dete[...]

Deactivating refill indicators If you consistently use Tab detergents, you can deactivate the refill indicator if you wish. ^ Press the K button to turn the dishwasher off. ^ Hold down the Program button and simultaneously turn the dishwasher on using the K button. Keep the Program button pressed for at least four seconds until the lower right prog[...]

Setting the rinse aid dosage You can adjust the rinse aid dosage to optimize the results. The rinse aid dosage can be set at levels between 0 and 6 ml. The factory setting is 3 ml of rinse aid. This is just a recommendation. If the dishes are spotty: ^ Use a higher setting. If the dishes are cloudy or streaky: ^ Use a lower setting. ^ Press the K b[...]

, Do not wash items soiled with ash, sand, wax, grease or paint in the dishwasher. Ash and sand do not dissolve and will be distributed throughout the inside of the dishwasher. Wax, grease and paint will cause permanent discoloration and damage to the dishwasher. ^ Scrape food from dishes before placing them in the dishwasher, rinsing is not necess[...]

Items not recommended for dishwashing – Cutlery with wooden handles – Wooden cutting boards – Glued items such as old knives with handles glued together around the shank of the blade – Handmade craft items, antique, metal trimmed or decorative glassware – Plastic items that are not heat resistant – Copper, brass, tin or aluminum – Dis[...]

Typical load for 10 place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Loading the dishwasher 16[...]

Typical load for 16 place settings with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Loading the dishwasher 17[...]

Upper basket , Always use the dishwasher with the upper and lower basket in place. ^ 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 long knives should be placed lying down across the front of the upper basket. Adjustable [...]

Adjusting the upper basket In order to gain more space for taller items the upper basket can be adjusted on three levels with 2 cm between each level. The upper basket can also be set at an angle with one side high and the other side low. Make sure, however, that the basket can slide smoothly in and out of the cabinet. ^ Slide out the upper basket.[...]

Lower basket ^ Place larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc. in the lower basket. It can also be used for glasses, cups, small plates and saucers. Dishwasher with cutlery tray Dishwasher with cutlery basket Heavily soiled items ^ Place very large plates in the centre of the lower basket. When tilted, plates[...]

Cutlery tray (depending on model) ^ Arrange the cutlery as shown in the cutlery tray. 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 down and forks with the prongs between the holders. Spoons should be placed in the opposite direction with the handles b[...]

Cutlery basket (depending on model) The cutlery basket can be placed anywhere on the front rows of spikes in the lower basket. ^ To avoid risk of injury, knives and forks should be placed with the handles upwards in the basket. However, cutlery placed handle down in the basket will come out cleaner and drier. ^ Place small items of cutlery in the i[...]

Optional dishwasher accessories are available from your Miele dealer, Miele or Mieleusa.com (depending on your model some may already be supplied with your machine as standard). If you would like to... the following accessory will need to be ordered... ...wash a Miele Cappuccinatore ... a Cappuccinatore insert for the upper basket. ...wash addition[...]

Detergent , Dishwasher detergents contain irritant and corrosive ingredients. Avoid inhaling or swallowing dishwasher detergent. Keep children away from detergent. Keep detergent out of the reach of children. Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. There could still be detergent residues in the dishwasher. Only add detergent j[...]

Adding detergent ^ Press the latch on the detergent dispenser. The flap will spring open. The flap is always open at the end of a program. ^ Add detergent to the compartments and close the container flap. ^ Use one tab or add powder or gel detergent to compartment II and close the flap. ^ If a Pre-rinse is desired, and available for your chosen pro[...]

Turning the dishwasher on ^ Open the water supply if it is closed. ^ Open the door. ^ Make sure the spray arms can rotate freely. ^ Press the K button to turn the dishwasher on. The K indicator light and the program indicator light come on. Selecting a program Choose the program according to the type of dishware and soiling. See "Program guide[...]

Program guide When to use Program sequence Pre-rinse Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying 12 1 2 Pots & Pans For normally soiled pots & pans with dried on food , and heavily soiled dishware, use 120% detergent recommended. XX XX X Normal Program for completely washing a full load of normally soiled dishware with the ability to adjust [...]

Time display Before the program starts, the time display shows the time of the selected program in hours and minutes. The remaining time is displayed during the program. The time that is displayed may vary for the same program. It depends on the temperature of the incoming water, the reactivation cycle, the type of detergent and the quantity and so[...]

At the end of a program ^ Open the door slightly to check whether the program has finished. The program has ended if the time display shows a 0 . The program has not yet finished as long as the program indicator light is still flashing. Close the door again so that the program runs to the end. Dishes tends to chip if removed still hot from the dish[...]

Interrupting a program A program will be interrupted as soon as the door is opened. When the door is closed again, 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 temperat[...]

Turbo The Turbo function reduces the program runtimes in programs where the option is available. Energy consumption will increase to achieve optimum results. ^ Open the door. ^ Press the K button to turn the dishwasher on. The K indicator light comes on. ^ Select the desired program. ^ Press the Turbo button. The Turbo indicator light comes on. ^ N[...]

^ Open the door. ^ Press the K button to turn the dishwasher on. The K indicator light comes on. ^ Use the Program button to select the desired program. ^ Press the , button. The last Delay start time will appear in the time display. The , indicator light comes on. ^ Set the desired Delay start time using the , button. If you keep the , button pres[...]

Buzzer A buzzer sounds at the end of a program and when a fault occurs. The buzzer at the end of a program sounds four times in intervals with a short pause. The fault buzzer sounds four times in an interval without pausing. The buzzer is activated by default. It can be turned off so that it does not sound at the end of a program. The buzzer for a [...]

Memory The memory function allows you to save the last selected program. If you turn the dishwasher off and on again after a program has finished, the last selected program is displayed instead of the Economy program. ^ Open the door. ^ Press the K button to turn the dishwasher off. ^ Press and hold the Program button and simultaneously turn the di[...]

Optimize Standby A few minutes after the last button is pressed or a few minutes after the end of the program the dishwasher will switch to Standby mode to save energy. The time display and the indicator lights are turned off and only the K indicator light flashes slowly. If the dishwasher is not turned off after the program ends, after a few minut[...]

Factory defaults If you have changed any settings, you can reset them to the factory defaults. ^ Open the door. ^ Press the K button to turn the dishwasher off. ^ Press and hold the Program button and simultaneously turn the dishwasher on using the K button. Keep the Program button pressed for at least four seconds until the lower right program ind[...]

, Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause personal injury or machine damage. Technical faults Problem Possible fault Solution The dishwasher will not start. The door is not properly closed. Push the door firmly closed. The dishwas[...]

Faults in the water intake or water drain Problem Possible fault Solution The dishwasher stops shortly after the program starts. The buzzer sounds. The Intake/Drain indicator light alternates between flashing and remaining steady when the door is open. The water supply is closed. – Open the water supply all the way. The dishwasher has stopped. Th[...]

General problems with the dishwasher Problem Possible fault Solution The indicator lights and the time display are dark. Only the indicator light K flashes slowly. The indicator lights and the time display turn off automatically to save energy (Standby). Press the K button to come out of Standby mode. There are detergent residues in the dispenser a[...]

Noises Problem Possible fault Solution There is a knocking noise in the wash cabinet. A spray arm is hitting the dishware. Interrupt the program and rearrange items blocking the spray arms. There is a rattling noise in the wash cabinet. Dishware is moving around in the wash cabinet. Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces. A foreign object[...]

Poor cleaning results Problem Possible fault Solution The dishes are not clean. The dishes were not loaded correctly. See "Loading the dishwasher". The program was not intensive enough. Select a more intensive program (see "Program guide"). Not enough detergent was dispensed. Use more detergent, or switch to another detergent. T[...]

Problem Possible fault Solution Dishes are not dry, orglasses and cutlery are spotty. The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse aid reservoir is empty. Refill the reservoir, increase the dosage, or switch the rinse aid product when refilling (see "Rinse aid"). Dishes were taken out too soon. Leave the dishes in longer (see "Us[...]

Problem Possible fault Solution Glasses have a brownish-blue discoloration; the deposit cannot be wiped off. Detergent deposits. Switch to another detergent right away. Glasses are dull and discolored; the deposit cannot be wiped off. The glasses are not dishwasher-safe. Surface changes occur. There is no remedy. Use only dishwasher safe glasses. T[...]

Repairs In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact the Miele Service Department at the phone number on the back of this booklet. ^ Please quote the model type and number of your appliance. These can be found on the data plate along the right edge of the door. PC Update The Program Correction (PC) allows a technician to[...]

User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use.[...]

Check and clean your dishwasher regularly. This will help avoid faults and problems. , Abrasive cleaning agents, all-purpose cleaners, thinner or ammonium cleaners should not be used on the dishwasher. They will damage the surface. Wash cabinet Generally, the wash cabinet is self cleaning if the correct amount of detergent is used. The wash cabinet[...]

Triple filter system The triple filter system in the base of the wash cabinet prevents food from being redeposited on dishes. It also protects the circulation pump from damage caused by foreign objects (e.g. broken glass, bones). During normal use, the filter system is self-cleaning. , The machine must not be used without all the filters in place! [...]

To clean the inside of the filter, the flap must be opened. ^ Push the clips together a and open the flap b . ^ Rinse under 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 [...]

Cleaning the spray arms Sometimes particles of food get stuck in the spray arm jets. The spray arms should be inspected and cleaned every 4 - 6 months. ^ Turn off the dishwasher before cleaning. Removing the spray arms ^ Remove the cutlery tray (if present). ^ Push the upper spray arm up to engage the inner ratchet and unscrew the spray arm. ^ Lift[...]

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the dishwasher is not completely drained at the end of a program, the drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked. ^ Turn off the dishwasher and pull the plug. ^ Remove the triple filter (see "Triple filter system"). ^ Use a cup or bowl to scoop water out of the wash cabinet. ^ Tilt the lo[...]

Installation Instructions Please refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions. To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, please contact Miele for additional instructions. Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information.[...]

, Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Check that the voltage, frequency and fuse rating shown on the data plate match the household mains supply. The power outlet must be accessible after installation. Do not use an extension cord to connect the dishwasher to the mains. Danger of overheating! See data pla[...]

Hardwired electrical connection It is possible to hardwire this appliance to an existing power cable. , CAUTION: Before servicing, disconnect the power supply by either removing the fuse, shutting off the power main or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a qualified technician[...]

Connection to the water supply , Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. , Do not drink water from the dishwasher! – The dishwasher can heat its own water to the temperature required by the wash program. This allows for connection of the machine to either a hot (max. 140°F / 60°C) or cold water source. Fo[...]

Drainage – The machine comes equipped with a built-in non-return valve on the discharge side to prevent waste water from flowing back into the dishwasher. – The dishwasher is equipped with a 5 ft (1.5 m) flexible drain hose with an internal diameter of 7/8" (22 mm). – Drain hose extensions and adapters can be ordered from Miele. The maxi[...]

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