User manual MIELE G 880

[. . . ] Operating instructions for the G880 dishwasher To prevent accidents and reduce the risk of damaging the machine, read the Operating Manual before installing or using the machine. ö M. -Nr. 04 873 731 2 Contents Contents Guide to the appliance. 8 Instructions importantes sur la sécurité . 15 Programming the Water hardness level. [. . . ] 6) With half loads ­ 7 place settings. X = cycle used 31 Operating the dishwasher. Operating the dishwasher. Turning on. Close the door. Press the "On/Off"-button (14). Note: When required, the water softener reactivation process is performed before the wash program. During this process the "Softener" indicator will be on. The hardness of the water supply will dictate how often (after how many washes) the water softener needs to be reactivated. For example, with a water hardness of 21 gr/gal, reactivation will take place after every 3 programs. With a water hardness of 8 gr/gal, reactivation will only take place after 8 programs. Starting a program. Turn the program and temperature selector knob (20) clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired program. Before starting the program, additional feature "Top Solo" can be selected if desired (see "Additional features", page 32). To prevent children from coming into contact with detergent, only place it in the dispenser immediately before starting the program. Program end The program has finished when the "End" indicator is illuminated. If the dishwasher door remains closed, the drying fan will continue to operate for a few additional minutes to help dissipate any remaining moisture. Sequence indicator (19). Once a program is started, the sequence indicator lamps (19) show the actual program stage reached by the dishwasher. 32 Unloading the dishwasher Unloading the dishwasher Turning off. At the end of a program: Turn the program selector knob to the "STOP" position. If the appliance will not be used for an extended period (e. g. while on vacation), it is recommended that the water supply valve be shut off. Your Miele dishwasher is designed to shut off the water flow and drain the machine in the rare event of a valve failure. In order for this function to be active, the door must be shut, the machine must be "On", and the Program knob must be in the "STOP" position. Changing a program. A program can be changed at any time. The new program will start as soon as it has been selected. Turn the program selector knob to the desired program. If you wish to start the new program at its beginning: Turn the program selector knob to "STOP" then select the new program. It may be necessary to add additional detergent, depending on where the original program was interrupted. Interrupting a program. A program can be interrupted by opening the door. If the door is then closed, the program will continue from the point it was at before the door was opened. The water in the dishwasher may be hot, and steam may be present!Only open the door if absolutely necessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so. The danger of burns and scalding exists. [. . . ] Electrical wiring and components should not come into contact with any plumbing fixtures or hoses. 63 Plumbing Drainage system specifications: The machine comes equipped with: ­ A 5 ft. long (1. 5 m) flexible drain hose with an internal diameter of 7/8" (22 mm). ­ A built-in swivel connector which allows the drain hose to be routed in any direction. ­ A built in non-return valve on the discharge side to prevent waste water from flowing back into the dishwasher. [. . . ]