Miele G 1202 Sci Operating Instructions

^Add rinse aid only until it is visible in
the opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
110 ml.
^Close the flap firmly so that it clicks
into place. Otherwise water can enter
the rinse aid reservoir during a
programme.
^Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents over-foaming occurring
during the next programme.
Rinse aid indicator
When the light comes on the reservoir
contains sufficient rinse aid for2-3
programmes only.
^Add rinse aid in plenty of time.
If the Combi tab function has been...

Setting the rinse aid dosage
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for
best results.
The rinse aid dosage can be set from
approx. 0-6 ml. It is set to a
recommended setting of approx. 3 ml
at the factory.
If the Adjust sensor wash function has
been activated, the amount of rinse aid
dispensed could be higher than that set
in the Sensor wash programme.
If spots appear on crockery and
glassware:
^Increase the rinse aid dosage.
If clouding or smearing appears on
crockery and glassware:
^Decrease the rinse aid...

Note
Remove coarse food residues from
crockery.
There is no need to rinse items under
running water.
,Do not wash items soiled with
ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease
or paint in the dishwasher.
These substances will damage the
dishwasher.
Crockery can be loaded anywhere in
the baskets, but the following notes
should be observed:
– Do not place crockery and cutlery
inside other pieces where they may
be concealed.
– Load the crockery so that water can
access all surfaces. This ensures
that they get...

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.
–Plastic items which are not heat
resistant: the high temperatures in
the dishwasher may cause them to
melt or lose shape.
– Copper, brass, tin and aluminium...

Upper basket
,For safety reasons, do not
operate the dishwasher without the
upper and lower baskets in place.
^Use the upper basket for small,
lightweight and delicate items such
as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert
bowls, etc. Shallow pans or casserole
dishes can also be placed in the
upper basket.Hinged cup rack
^To make room for tall items, raise the
rack upwards.
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Adjusting the upper basket
In order to gain more space for taller
pieces of crockery in the bottom or
upper basket, 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. This can be useful to help
prevent water being left in deep dishes
etc. Ensure, however, that the basket
can be inserted smoothly into the
cabinet. It is better to adjust the basket
before loading it.
^Pull out the upper...

Lower basket
^For larger and heavier items such as
plates, serving platters, saucepans,
bowls, etc.
Small items such as saucers can also
be placed in the lower basket.
Do not place delicate glassware in
the lower basket.Hinged spikes
Both rows of spikes in the front section
of the basket can be lowered to make
more room for large items, e.g. pots,
pans and dishes.
^Press the yellow lever downwardsa,
and then lower the spikesb.
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Vario insert
The vario insert is used for washing
cups, glasses, plates, saucers, pots
and pans.
^The cup rack can be raised to make
more room for tall items.
^Stem glassware e.g. wine glasses or
champagne flutes can be leaned
against the cup rack or suspended
from it.To remove it:
^Press the insert downwardsaand
press the catch inwards at the same
timeb.
To replace it:
^Position the vario insert in the back of
the lower basket.
^Fit the insert into the lower basket
with the hooks going under the long...

Bottle holder(depending on model)
The bottle holder can be used to wash
narrow items, e.g. milk and baby
bottles.
^Place the bottle holder in the position
shown in the bottom basket. If
placed anywhere else, water will not
be able to access the bottle properly,
and cleaning results will be impaired.
and they will not get clean.
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Cutlery
Cutlery tray(depending on model)
^Arrange the cutlery in the tray as
shown.
To make unloading much easier,
cutlery should be grouped in zones,
one for knives, one for forks, one for
spoons, etc.
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.
The upper spray arm must not be
blocked by items which are too big
(e.g. cake slices).If spoon handles do not fit between the
holders, then lay...