[. . . ] Operating instructions Optima Series G 2420 G 2430 To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use. UV M. -Nr. 57 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ­ When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before installation or use of the dishwasher to prevent injury and machine damage. Electrical Safety Before installation, make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply. Before installation or service, disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit, "tripping" the circuit breaker or removing the fuse. Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity. [. . . ] The "Start/Stop", "Rinse" and selected program indicator light. If either detergent function "2 in 1" or "Gel" is activated, the respective indicator lights. the water softening) may be interrupted. Selecting a program Choose your program according to the type of load and soiling. The "Program guide" describes the programs and use. 29 Program guide Program When to use Prerinse 1 2 x Program sequence Main wash x Interim rinse 1 2 x Final rinse x Drying Pots & Pans For normally soiled pots and pans with dried on food, also for heavily soiled dishware, use 120% of normal detergent dose Run-time 125 min For normally soiled dishware Run-time 129 min For temperature sensitive glassware and lightly soiled dishware, use 50% of normal detergent amount, includes sensor controlled Glasscare Run-time 96 min Extended wash time, for sanitizing normally soiled dishware with dried on food Run-time 115 min "Quick program" for lightly soiled dishware, e. g. party dishware or to remove salt traces from the wash cabinet after refilling salt, includes sensor controlled Glasscare, not suitable for detergent tabs Run-time 30 min To rinse dishes when a complete program is not needed detergent is not recommended Run-time 13 min x x Normal China & Crystal x x x x x as required x x x x as required SaniWash x x x x x Short x x x Rinse & Hold x Usage: Electric: 0. 01 - 1. 23 kWh Water: 1. 3 - 6. 3 gal (5 - 24 l) 30 Use Time display Before the program starts, the time display shows the running time of the selected program in hours and minutes. During the running program the remaining time shows in the time display. The running time for the same program may vary depending on the intake water temperature, load size and soiling. When a program is selected for the first time, a time is shown which equals an average program running time with cold water. The time values in the program guide correspond to the program running times with standard loads and temperatures. Each time a program is run, the electronic adjusts the program running time according to the intake water temperature and the load size. At the end of a program Once the program has been finished, the time display shows 0 and the "End" indicator lights. The dishwasher continues to use electricity until turned off with the s button. vacationing, turn off the water supply. Glasscare indicator The green Glasscare indicator lights when a program is selected which washes glasses especially gently. Program sequence indicator The current step of a wash program is indicated by the program sequence indicator. 31 Use Interrupting a program A program is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. If the door is closed, the program will continue from where it was interrupted. Changing a program If the detergent flap is already open, do not change the program. If a program has already started and you wish to change it: ^ Press the "Start/Stop" button for at least one second. ^ Select the desired program and press the "Start" button. , Open the door with care. Close the door firmly until it clicks into place. 32 Additional functions Detergent settings To achieve best results set the detergent used to your dishwasher. The detergent button allows you to select the function "2 in 1" and "Gel". The program cycle sequence will be adjusted for the selected detergent. "2 in 1" The function "2 in 1" adjusts the program cycle to the use of "2 in 1" detergent products (detergent with rinse aid). The rinse aid dosage and the rinse aid refill indicator will be deactivated. "Gel" The function "Gel" adjusts the program cycle to the use of "Gel" detergent. The cleaning and drying performance of these detergent products varies. ^ Turn the dishwasher on s. [. . . ] Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it from the outlet, cut off its power cord and remove any doors to prevent hazards. 54 Electrical connection , Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work. Check that the voltage, frequency and fuse rating shown on the data plate match the household mains supply. A damaged power cord must only be replaced with a genuine Miele cord by a Miele service technician. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical current. [. . . ]