Miele G 1232 Sci Operating Instructions

							Cleaning the filters in the wash
cabinet
The filter combination in the base of the
wash cabinet retains coarse soil from
the suds solution, preventing it
accessing the circulation system and
re-entering the cabinet through the
spray arms.
,The dishwasher must not be
used without all the filters in place.
Collection of coarse soil may cause the
filters to clog. The level of soiling and
time it takes before the filters need
cleaning will vary depending on use.
Check the condition of the filters
regularly and clean them if necessary.
^Switch the dishwasher off.^Turn the handle anti-clockwise to
release the filter combinationa.
^Lift the filter combination out of the
dishwasherb. Remove any coarse
particles and rinse the filter well
under running water. Use a nylon
brush if necessary.
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							To clean the inside of the filter, the flap
must be opened:
^Press together the catches in the
direction of the arrowsaas shown,
and open the filterb.
^Rinse all the filters under running
water.
^Then close the flap so that the catch
engages.^Replace the filter combination so that
it lies flat in the base of the wash
cabinet.
^Then turn the handle clockwise to
lock the filter combination in place.
,Take care when you are fitting
the filter combination that it is
secured in position correctly.
Otherwise coarse soil could get into
the circulation system and cause a
blockage.
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							Cleaning the spray arms
Particles of food can get stuck in the
spray arm jets and bearings. The spray
arms should therefore be inspected
and cleaned regularly (approx. every
4 - 6 months).
^Switch the dishwasher off.
Remove the spray arms as follows:
^Take out the cutlery tray (if your
dishwasher is fitted with one).
^Push thetopspray arm upwards to
engage the inner ratchet. Then
unscrew the spray arm.
^
Push themiddlespray arm upwards
ato engage the ratchet. Then
unscrew the spray armb.^Remove the lower basket.
^Pull thelowerspray arm firmly
upwards to remove it.
^
Use a pointed object to push food
particles into the spray arm jets.
^
Rinse thoroughly under running
water.
^
Replace the spray arms and check
that they rotate freely.
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							With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected
without calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
You should, however, note the following:
,Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained
person in accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
Unauthorised or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage the
appliance.
Technical problems
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The Start/Stop indicator
does not flash after the
dishwasher has been
switched on using the
On/Off buttons.The appliance is not
plugged in.Insert the plug and switch
on at the socket.
The fuse is defective or
has tripped.Reset or replace the fuse.
The dishwasher stops
during a programme.The fuse is defective or
has tripped.Reset or replace the fuse.
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							Problem Possible cause Remedy
The Wash/Rinse,
Drying and End
indicator lights flash
simultaneously.
Fault code FXX shows
in the display.There may be a
technical fault.–Switch the dishwasher off
with the On/Off buttons.
After a few seconds:
–Switch the dishwasher back
on.
–Select the programme
required with the
programme selector button.
–Press the Start/Stop button.
If the programme sequence
indicator lights flash again,
there is a technical fault.
–Call the Service
Department.
The drain pump works
even when the door is
open.Fault F70:
The Waterproof System
has reacted.–Turn off the stopcock.
–Call the Service
Department.
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							The dishwasher does not fill/drain
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The Inlet/Drain
check indicator
flashes.The stopcock is
closed.Open the stopcock fully.
The dishwasher
stops during a
programme.
The Inlet/Drain
check indicator
flashes.
Fault code FXX
shows in the display.Before rectifying the problem
you must:
–Switch the dishwasher off with
the On/Off buttons.
Fault F12/F13:
Water inlet restricted.–Open the stopcock fully.
–Clean the water inlet filter (see
Problem solving).
–The water pressure at the
intake is lower than 30 kPa
(0.3 bar).
Seek professional advice.
Fault F11:
Water outlet is
restricted, water
remains in the wash
cabinet at the end of a
programme.–Clean the filter combination.
See Cleaning and Care.
–Clean the drain pump. See
Problem solving.
–Clean the non-return valve.
See Problem solving.
–
Remove any kink in the drain
hose.
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							General problems
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Detergent residue is left
in the dispenser at the
end of a programme.The dispenser was still
damp when detergent was
added.Make sure the dispenser
is dry before adding
detergent.
The detergent lid
cannot be closed
properly.Clogged detergent
residue is blocking the
catch.Clean the detergent from
the catch.
At the end of a
programme there is a
film of moisture on the
inside of the door and
the interior walls.This is caused by the
drying system and does
not indicate a fault.The moisture will dissipate
after a short while.
Water remains in the
wash cabinet at the end
of a programme.Before rectifying the
problem you must:
–Switch the dishwasher
off with the On/Off
buttons.
The filter combination in
the wash cabinet is
clogged.Clean the filter
combination. See
Cleaning and Care.
The drain pump or
non-return valve may be
blocked.Clean the drain pump or
the non-return valve. See
Problem solving.
The drain hose is kinked. Remove any kink from the
drain hose.
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							Noises
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Knocking noise in the
wash cabinet.A spray arm is knocking
against an item in a
basket.Interrupt the programme,
and rearrange the items
which are obstructing the
spray arm.
Rattling noise in the
wash cabinet.Items of crockery are
insecure in the wash
cabinet.Interrupt the programme,
and rearrange the items of
crockery.
Knocking noise in the
water pipes.This may be caused by
the on-site installation or
the cross-section of the
piping.This has no influence on
dishwasher function. If in
doubt, contact a suitably
qualified plumber.
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							Unsatisfactory washing result
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The dishes are not
clean.The dishes were not loaded
correctly.See notes in Loading the
dishwasher
The programme was not
powerful enough.Select a more intensive
programme. See
Programme chart.
There is some stubborn
soiling although most of the
crockery is only lightly soiled
(e.g. with tea stains).Use the Adjust sensor wash
function (see Additional
functions).
Not enough detergent was
dispensed.Use more detergent, or
change your detergent.
Items are blocking the path
of the spray arms.Rearrange the items so that
the spray arms can rotate
freely.
The filter combination in the
base of the wash cabinet is
not clean or is not correctly
fitted. This may cause the
spray arm jets to get
blocked.Clean and/or fit the filter
combination correctly. Clean
the spray arm jets. See
Cleaning and care.
The non-return valve is open
and blocked. Dirty water has
flowed back into the wash
cabinet.Clean the drain pump and
the non-return valve. See
Cleaning the drain pump
and non-return valve.
Smearing appears
on glassware and
cutlery, there is a
bluish sheen on
the surface of
glassware; film can
be wiped off.The rinse aid dosage is set
too high.Reduce the dosage. See
Before using for the first
time.
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							Problem Possible cause Remedy
Dishes, cutlery
and glasses are
not dry or are
flecked.The rinse aid amount may
be insufficient or the rinse
aid reservoir empty.Replenish the reservoir,
increase the dosage or
change the brand of rinse aid.
See Before using for the first
time.
Crockery was taken out of
the cabinet too soon.Leave it in for longer. See
Operation.
You are using 2 in 1 or
3 in 1 tablets, which do
not have a strong enough
drying performance.Set the Tab function (if
present) to Normal, and
replenish the rinse aid.
The 2 in 1/3 in 1 Tab
function (if present) is
switched on, even though
tablets are not being used.Set the Tab function (if
present) to the detergent
product being used (see Tab
function).
White residue is
visible on cutlery
and crockery,
clouding occurs
on glassware; film
can be wiped off.Not enough rinse aid was
used.Increase the dosage. See
Before using for the first time.
There is no salt in the salt
reservoir.Fill the salt reservoir. See
Before using for the first time.
The salt reservoir cap has
not been screwed on
correctly.Replace it, making sure that it
screws back on correctly.
An unsuitable 2 in 1 or
3 in 1 tablet has been
used.Change your detergent. Use a
standard liquid, tablet or
powder detergent, and refill
the salt and rinse aid
reservoirs in the dishwasher.
The water softener is
programmed to a setting
which is too low.Select a higher water softener
setting. See Before using for
the first time.
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