Miele G 1872 Operating Instructions

General problems
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The display is dark.The display has
switched off
automatically to save
energy (Standby mode).Press any button.
Stand-by comes to an end.
The buzzer sounds
during a programme.
The following fault
message appears in
the display:
Close the salt reservoir
The salt reservoir has
not been closed
properly.–Close the flap to the salt
reservoir properly.
If the salt reservoir flap has
come undone during a
programme, you must:
–Switch the dishwasher off
with the Off...

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
dispenser 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...

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...

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
setting (see Settings
menuJ, Adjust Sensor
wash).
Not enough detergent was
dispensed.Use more detergent, or
change your...

Problem Possible cause Remedy
Dishes, cutlery and
glasses are not dry
or are flecked.The amount of rinse aid
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.
Combi tabs have been
used which have impaired
drying performance.Set the Detergent type to
Normal, and fill the rinse aid
reservoir with rinse...

Problem Possible cause Remedy
Glassware has a
brown or blue tinge,
and film cannot be
wiped off.This may be caused by the
detergent.Change your detergent.
Glassware is dull and
discoloured; film
cannot be wiped off.The glassware is not
dishwasher-proof. The
surfaces are affected.There is no remedy.
Purchase glassware which
is dishwasher-proof.
Tea or lipstick stains
have not been
completely removed.The wash temperature of
the selected programme
was too low.Select a programme with a
higher wash...

Cleaning the water inlet filter
A filter is incorporated in the screw
connection of the valve on the water
inlet hose. The filter must be cleaned
when dirty, otherwise insufficient water
flows into the wash cabinet.
,The plastic housing of the water
connection contains an electrical
component. It must not be dipped in
water.
Recommendation
If the mains water contains a large
number of insoluble substances, we
recommend fitting a large-area filter in
the connection between the stopcock
and the water inlet...

Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve
If the water has not been pumped away
at the end of a programme the drain
pump or the non-return valve might be
blocked. They are, however, easy to
clean. Watch out for glass or bone
splinters which could cause injury.
^Disconnect the dishwasher from the
mains supply. Switch off at the mains
socket and withdraw the plug.
^Take the filter combination out of the
wash cabinet (see Cleaning and
care, Cleaning the filters in the wash
cabinet).
^Scoop the water out...

Repairs
In the event of any faults that you
cannot remedy yourself, please
contact:
–Your Miele dealer, or
–the Miele Service Department (see
back cover for address).
^When contacting your Dealer or the
Service Department, please quote
the model type and number of your
appliance, both of which are shown
on the data plate on the right hand
side of the door.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.Future updates (PC)
The programme update function (PC =
Programme...

Programme When to use
Sensor wash Sensor controlled programme
fornormally soiledcrockery
Quick washo40 °C Quick wash programme forlightly soiledcrockery, e.g. party crockery;
for flushing out salt residues after replenishing the salt reservoir;
includes sensor controlled glass care system;
not suitable for tablet detergents.
In conjunction with the Turbo option, it can be used for rinsing crockery to
avoid smells, if a complete cycle is not yet needed. The heater elements do
not come on.
Sensor wash...