User manual MIELE G 658

[. . . ] Operating instructions G 658 / 858 Plus To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. UV M. -Nr. 05 431 331 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Caring for the environment Energy saving washing . 10 Guide to the dishwasher Wash cabinet . 12 Before using for the first time To open the door . [. . . ] Silver that has been cleaned in an immersion dip is usually dry at the end of a program, but may tarnish. ­ If left to dry, foods containing sulfur can discolor silver. These include egg yolk, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, legumes, fish, fish brine and marinades. ­ Silverware may tarnish or pit if washed next to stainless steel. Leave space between these metals. 22 Loading the dishwasher Cutlery tray (SC units) The removable cutlery tray makes unloading flatware easy. 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. 23 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. ^ Release the levers and the basket will lock in place. The basket can also be angled to fit tall items in both, the lower and upper baskets. The angles should not be set to opposite extremes. Take care when sliding the basket in and out in this position. 24 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. The bar can also be used to separate two rows of glasses. To stack wide items, flip the bar to the right. 25 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. 26 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. 27 Lower basket inserts Foldable spike insert A highly flexible design holds tableware securely. [. . . ] They will damage the surface. Plastic All plastic surfaces and the control panel can be cleaned with warm water and liquid dish soap applied with a soft sponge. Wipe dry using a soft cloth. Cleaning the door and door seal ^ Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth to remove any food particles. ^ Food residue and spilt liquids should be wiped from the sides of the dishwasher door. These are outside of the wash cabinet and are not cleaned by water from the spray arms. , Do not use too much water when cleaning the controls. [. . . ]