Miele G 1262 Scvi Operating Instructions

							Water softener
Every dishwasher is tested before
leaving the factory. Any water
remaining in the machine is from the
final factory test and does not
indicate that the machine has been
used.
To achieve good cleaning results, the
dishwasher needs soft water. Hard
water results in calcium deposits on
dishware and in the dishwasher.
If your tap water hardness is above 4 °d
(4 gr/gal [US]), the water should be
softened.
– The water softener must be filled with
dishwasher salt for reactivation. If
using Tab products which include
salt, you should still add salt to the
machine to achieve optimal cleaning
results.
– Your local water authority will be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
–
The dishwasher must be
programmed to correspond to the
water hardness in your area.
If the hardness of your local supply
is constantly lower than 4 °d (4gr/gal
[US]), you donot need to add
water softener salt.However the
water hardness level must still be
programmed.In areas where the water hardness
fluctuates (example 37 - 50 °d [39 -
52 gr/gal]) always program the
machine to the higher value (in this
example 50 °d [52 gr/gal]).
If there is a fault, it will help the service
technician to know the hardness of your
local water supply.
Please note your water hardness:
°d (gr/gal)
The water hardness was
programmed to 15 °d (16 gr/gal) by
factory default
Before using for the first time
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							Programming the water
softener
To exit the programming mode at
any time, turn the dishwasher off
with the  button.
Turn the dishwasher off with .
Press and hold the Program and 
buttonssimultaneously. Hold the
program button until the lower right
program indicator lights.
If it does not come on, start over.
Press the Options button twice.
The Tab indicator flashes twice in
intervals.
p15 flashes in the time display.
A water hardness setting of 15 °d is set
(factory default).
The set value is indicated in the time
indicator following p (see table).
°d gr/gal Setting in display
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
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15
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26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37-45
46-60
61-701
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3
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5
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7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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15
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17
18
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21
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25
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27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38-46
47-62
63-731
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3
4
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21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
45
60
70

Press the Program button to select
the value which corresponds with the
water hardness in your area.
With each press of the button the
value will raise. Once the highest
value is reached the values will start
again from the beginning.

Turn the dishwasher off with .
Before using for the first time
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Filling the salt container
Inadvertently filling the salt
container with dishwashing
detergent will damage the water
softener.
Only use water softener salt
specially formulated for
dishwashers. Other salts may
contain insoluble additives which
can impair the water softener.
 Remove the lower basket and
unscrew the salt container lid.
When opening the salt container,
water will run out. Open the
container only to refill salt.
Important: The salt container must
be filled with 1 quart (1 l) of water
before adding salt for the first
time . Water does not have to be
added with subsequent refills. 
Place the provided funnel over the
salt container. Carefully fill with salt.
The salt container holds approx.
3.3 lbs (1 kg) of salt. As it is filled,
water will run out.
 Clean any excess salt from the
threads of the container opening.
Screw the lid on firmly.
 If the dishwasher will not be used
immediately, run the Express
program (without the Turbo function).
This will remove any traces of salt
from inside the wash cabinet.
Salt indicator
When the Salt indicator comes on, refill
the salt after the program has finished.
After the container has been filled, the
water softener is automatically
reactivated the next time the dishwasher
is started. The Salt indicator will be lit
during this process. It will go out once
the reactivation process is complete.
The Salt indicator will not light if the dish-
washer had been programmed for a water
hardness of below 4 °d (4 gr/gal [US]).
Before using for the first time
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							Rinse aid
Rinse aid helps 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 detergents, rinse
aid is not needed.
Adding rinse aid

Press the button in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir
until it its visible on the surface of the
screen.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
3.7 oz (110 ml).
Press on the flap until you hear it
click shut. Failure to close it all the
way allows water to enter the
reservoir during the wash program.
Clean any spilled rinse aid. The flap
will remain closed during normal
operation.
Before using for the first time
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							Rinse aid indicator
When the rinse aid indicator first comes
on, there will be enough rinse aid left
for2-3washes.
The rinse aid indicator on the control
panel will light when the rinse aid
reservoir needs refilling.
If the Tab function is selected, the
rinse aid indicator will not light, see
Additional options - Tab.
Adjusting the dosage
The dosage selector is preset to 3. This
dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse
aid per program. It can be adjusted
from0to6.
–Use a higher setting if spots appear
on dry glassware.
–Use a lower setting if streaking
appears on dishes or glasses.
Turn the dishwasher off .
Press and hold the program button
and at the same time turn the
dishwasher on with . Hold the
program button until the lower right
program indicator lights.
If it does not come on, start over.
Press the Options button 3 times.
The Tab indicator flashes 3 times.
The time display shows p3 flashing.
A rinse aid amount of 3 ml is selected
(factory setting).
The set value is shown in the time
display after p.

Select the desired setting with the
program button. Every touch of the
button adjusts the level.
The dosage is saved.

Turn the dishwasher off .
Before using for the first time
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							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 necessary.
Some foods contain natural dyes,
e.g. carrots or tomatoes. Plastic items
may discolor permanently if they
come in contact with food dyes.
All items can be placed anywhere in
the baskets.
Load dishes so that water can reach
all surfaces. Do not place dishes or
cutlery inside other pieces.

Make sure that all items are securely
positioned.

Hollow items such as cups and
glasses should be placed upside
down in the baskets.

To ensure good water coverage,
tall, narrow and hollow items,
i.e. vases or champagne glasses,
should be placed in the center of the
basket rather than in the corners.

Concave based items such as mugs
or bowls, should be placed at an
angle so that water does not pool.The spray arms must not be blocked
by items that are too tall or hang
through the baskets. Check
clearance by manually rotating the
spray arms.
Place very small items in the cutlery
tray or basket so they do not fall to
the bottom of the wash cabinet.
Food residue and spilled liquids
should be cleaned from the sides of
the dishwasher door. These are
outside of the wash cabinet and are
not cleaned by water from the spray
arms.
Loading the dishwasher
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							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
– Dishes with color painted over the
glaze. These dishes may fade over
time
– Fine glassware and crystal items
should only be washed using the
China & Crystal program*.
Otherwise clouding or etching may
occur after frequent washing.
–
Cast iron pots and pans
* depending on model
If unsure whether your china and
crystal are dishwasher safe, please
check with the manufacturer. The
China & Crystal program, although
extremely gentle and thorough can
cause the china and crystal to wear
if they are not dishwasher safe.Glassware:
–There are no standard guidelines for
washing glassware, when in doubt
wash by hand.
–When purchasing new dishes,
glasses and cutlery, make sure they
are dishwasher safe. Only wash
items marked dishwasher safe in
the dishwasher.
–If fine glassware is washed in the
dishwasher select the China &
Crystal program*. This will reduce
the risk of clouding.
Silver and aluminum:
– Silver or aluminum items may tarnish.
– Silverware previously cleaned with a
silver polish may be damp or spotted
at the end of a program where water
has adhered to the polish. This can
be rubbed off with a soft, dry cloth.
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, fish and marinades.
–
Silverware may tarnish or pit if
washed next to stainless steel.
Leave space between these metals.
–
Clean aluminum items, e.g. grease
filters, with domestic dishwasher
detergent only.
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							Cutlery tray
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 between the holders so
that water can run off more easily.
The upper spray arm must not be
blocked by tall cutlery items.
The cutlery tray insert is removable.Spoons with thick handles may have to
be placed as knives and forks with their
heads in the holders.
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							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 cup rack
Raise the rack to make room for tall
glasses. Lower it to double stack
smaller pieces.
Loading the dishwasher
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							Adjusting the upper basket
The upper basket can be raised or
lowered to accommodate tall items.
The basket can also be angled to fit tall
items in both, the upper and lower
baskets. The angles should not be set
to opposite extremes. This will block the
middle spray arm. Take care when
sliding the basket in and out in this
position.
Slide out 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.Depending on the setting of the upper
basket, a variety of plate dimensions
can be accommodated.
For example:If the upper basket is in
its highest position a plate with a
diameter of 12
3/16 (31 cm) can be fit in
the lower basket.
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