Miele G 1173 Scvi Operating Instructions

Dispensing
^Follow the dosage recommended by
the manufacturer on the packaging.
^Unless directed otherwise, use one
detergent tab or add 20 to 30 ml
detergent in compartment II,
depending on the level of soiling.
With very heavy soiling you can also
add a small amount of detergent to
compartment l (see Programme
chart).
^Do not use tabs with the Quick
programme, as they will not dissolve
properly.
Failure to dispense the
recommended amount of detergent
may impair cleaning results.
,Avoid inhalation of...

Adding detergent
^Press the opening catch on the
detergent dispenser. The flap will
spring open.
The flap is always open at the end of a
programme.
^
Add the required amount of
detergent and close the flap.^Make sure that the detergent
packaging is properly closed after
use to avoid it getting damp and
becoming lumpy.
For information
Compartment I holds max. 10 ml,
Compartment II holds max. 50 ml.
There are markings in compartment II
to assist with dispensing: 20, 30. The
marks indicate a level of...

Switching on
^Open the stopcock, if it is closed.
^Open the door.
^Make sure the spray arms are not
obstructed.
^Switch the dishwasher on using the
On buttonU.
The On indicator lightUcomes on.
Selecting a programme
Choose your programme according to
the type of load and how dirty it is.
The different programmes and their
uses are described in the programme
chart later on in this booklet.
Starting a programme
^Select the programme required with
the programme selector button;?.
The indicator light next to...

At the end of a programme
^Open the door slightly to check that
the programme has finished.
The indicator light next to the
programme selected switches off once
the programme has finished.
If the programme indicator light is
still on, the programme has not yet
finished. Close the door again to
allow the programme to finish.
You can then empty the dishwasher.
,To prevent the risk of steam
damage to the worktop edging
above the dishwasher, it is
advisable to leave the door closed
until you are ready to...

Interrupting a programme
A programme is interrupted as soon as
the door is opened.
If the door is closed again, the
programme will continue from the point
it was at before the door was opened.
,Water in the dishwasher may be
hot. Danger of scalding.
Only open the door if absolutely
necessary and exercise extreme
caution when doing so.
Before closing the door again, leave
it ajar for approx. 20 seconds. This
will enable the temperature in the
wash cabinet to settle. Then close
the door firmly making sure...

Additional functions
Buzzer
An audible tone sounds at the end of
the programme or if there is a fault.
You will hear the buzzer at the end of a
programme in bursts of five with a short
pause in between. The buzzer will
continue to sound for up to an hour if
you do not switch the dishwasher off.
In the event of a fault, the buzzer will
sound continuously for up to two
minutes if you do not switch the
dishwasher off or correct the fault.
The buzzer is activated as standard at
the factory.
You can...

Factory default setting
If you have altered any settings from
the factory default, you can re-set them
back to the factory default settings as
follows:
^Open the door.
^Switch the dishwasher off with the Off
buttonV.
^Press the programme selector button
;?in, andwhilst holding it in
switch the dishwasher on using the
On buttonU.
Keep the programme selector button
;?pressed in until the lower right
hand programme indicator comes
on.
If this does not happen, restart the
procedure.
^Press the programme...

Check your dishwasher regularly
(approx. every4-6months). This
way faults and problems can be
avoided.
,The outer surfaces of the
dishwasher are susceptible to
scratching.
Contact with unsuitable cleaning
agents can alter or discolour the
outer surfaces.
Cleaning the wash cabinet
The wash cabinet is largely
self-cleaning, provided that the correct
amount of detergent is always used.
If, however, there are limescale or
grease deposits in the cabinet, these
can be removed with a proprietary
dishwasher...

Cleaning the control panel and
door front
,Remove any soiling immediately.
If not, it might become impossible to
remove and could cause the outer
surface to alter or discolour.
^The control panel shouldonlybe
wiped with a damp cloth.
^Clean the front using a damp cloth or
a sponge and a solution of hot water
and washing-up liquid. Then dry with
a soft cloth.To avoid damaging the outer surface,
do not use:
–cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
–cleaning agents containing
descaling...

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...