Miele G 643, G 843 Operating instructions

Operating instructions

for G 643 / G 843 dishwasher

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read the Operating Instructions before installing or using the dishwasher. M.-Nr. 05 255 561

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Contents

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

View of the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disposing of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disposing of an old machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Energy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programming and setting the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programming the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting the dosage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Loading examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjustable cup rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Items not suitable for dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Contents

Operating the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Program selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Turning on the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Starting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

End of a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Turning off the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Interrupting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Additional features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Heated drying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

End of program buzzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the door panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Cleaning the water intake filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Checking the water level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Increasing the water intake time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Program chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Guide to the appliance

View of the dishwasher

1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 2 Cutlery tray (select models) 3 Upper basket 4 Water feed for middle spray arm 5 Middle spray arm 6 Water hardness selector 7 Lower spray arm 8 Rinse aid reservoir

(with dosage selector)

9 Dual compartment detergent

dispenser 10 Data plate 11 Control panel 12 Salt reservoir 13 Filter combination 14 Four height adjustable feet

Control panel (11)

15 “On” button 16 “Off” button 17 Check/Refill indicators 18 Program list 19 Program buttons

Note:

The Program list is covered by a protective film.

^ Please pull this film off before operat-

ing the dishwasher.

Guide to the appliance

The model number G 843 used in this book refers to the model specified on the data plate of the machine (not the designation on the control panel). G 643 SC-Vi = G 6XX G 843 SC-Vi = G 8XX

The data plate is located at the right hand side of the door when open.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Please follow all basic safety precautions when operating this dishwasher.

This appliance conforms with all uniform safety codes and regulations. To avoid injury and machine damage, read the operating instructions carefully.

Repairs should only be performed

by a qualified and competent per son. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing (pull out the plug or “trip” the circuit breaker).

This dishwasher should only be in

stalled under a continuous countertop secured to adjacent cabinetry.

The dishwasher must be electri

cally grounded. Install the dish washer as outlined in the included In stallation instructions.

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by improper use or for uses other than those for which the appliance is intended.

Only use detergents and rinse aids

recommended for residential dishwashers.

Do not use the dishwasher unless

all panels are in place.

Do not allow children to play in or

on the dishwasher.

Keep all detergents and rinse aids

out of the reach of children.

Dishwasher detergents contain

Sodium Silicate and Sodium Carbonate. In case of eye contact, immediately flush with water. Call a physician or poison control.

Do not tamper with the

controls.

Do not drink water from the dish

washer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When loading dishes and cutlery:

– Place sharp items away from the

door seal to prevent damaging the seal.

– Load knives pointing down to

prevent injuries.

Do not wash plastic items unless

they are labeled “dishwasher safe”. For items not labeled, check the manu facturer’s recommendations.

Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the

door or baskets of the dishwasher.

When disposing of a dishwasher,

unplug it from the outlet, remove the front door and cut off the power cord. This will help protect children from injury and accidentally locking themselves in.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen

gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several min utes before using the dishwasher. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ

AVERTISSEMENT

Au moment d’utiliser votre lave-vaisselle, veuillez ob server toutes les mesures de sécurité de base.

Cet appareil électroménager est conforme à tous les règlements et codes sur la sécurité. Pour éviter de vous blesser et d’endommager l’appareil, veuillez lire soigneusement les instructions sur l’utilisation.

Le fabricant ne peut être tenu responsable des dommages ou blessures causés par une utilisation inadéquate ou par des utilisations autres que celles auxquelles l’appareil est destiné.

Les réparations doivent être

effectuées uniquement par une personne compétente. Débrancher l’appareil de la prise de courant avant d’en faire l’entretien (enlever la fiche de la prise ou fermer le disjoncteur).

Installer uniquement ce

lave-vaisselle sous un comptoir continu qui est fixé à des meubles adjacents.

Vous devez mettre le lave-vaisselle

à la terre. Installer le lave-vaisselle en observant les instructions pour l’installation ci-jointes.

Utiliser uniquement des détersifs et

des produits de rinçage recommandés pour les lave-vaisselle domestiques.

Ne pas utiliser le lave-vaisselle à

moins que tous les panneaux soient bien en place.

Ne pas permettre aux enfants de

jouer dans ou sur le lave-vaisselle.

Ranger tous les détersifs et

produits de rinçage hors de la portée des enfants.

Les détersifs pour lave-vaisselle

contiennent du silicate de soude et du carbonate de soude. En cas de contact avec les yeux, les rincer immédiatement à grande eau. Téléphoner à un médecin ou à un cen tre de traitement antipoison.

Ne pas modifier les commandes.

Ne pas boire l’eau du meuble de

lavage.

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ

Au moment de remplir le

lave-vaisselle : – Mettre les articles pointus de manière à ce qu’ils n’endommagent pas le seau étanche de la porte. – Mettre le tranchant des couteaux vers le bas afin d’éviter les risques de blessure.

Ne pas laver les articles en

plastique à moins qu’ils n’indiquent ‘’Va au lave-vaisselle’’. Vérifier les recommandations du fabricant pour les articles non étiquetés.

Ne pas abuser et ne pas vous

asseoir ni vous tenir sur la porte ou sur les paniers du lave-vaisselle.

Enlever la porte et couper le cor-

don du lave-vaisselle avant de l’enlever aux déchets afin d’empêcher les enfants de se blesser ou de s’enfermer dans l’appareil par accident.

Dans certaines conditions, un

système d’eau chaude qui n’a pas été utilisé pendant plus de deux semaines, peut dégager de l’azote. L’AZOTE EST EXPLOSIF. Si le système d’eau chaude n’a pas été utilisé pen dant une telle période de temps, ouvrir tous les robinets d’eau chaude et laisser l’eau couler pendant plusieurs minutes avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle. Ceci dissipera tout l’azote accumulé. Ne pas fumer ni utiliser une flamme nue durant ce temps.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS.

Caring for the environment

Disposing of the packing material

The cardboard box and packing mate rial protects the appliance during ship ping. These materials are biodegrad able and recyclable, please recycle.

Disposing of an old machine

Before disposing of an old appliance, please make child resistant as outlined in the “Important Safety Instructions” by removing power cords and doors.

Energy saving washing

This dishwasher is exceptionally economical in the use of water and electric ity. For best results follow these tips:

The dishwasher can internally heat wa ter to the temperatures required by the wash program. This capability allows the option of connecting the machine to either a hot or cold water source.

For lowest energy consumption and

the gentlest washing of china and crystal, connect the dishwasher to a cold water source.

^ For fastest possible wash times, yet

higher energy consumption, connect the dishwasher to a hot water source.

^ For the most economical washing

make full use of the baskets without overloading the dishwasher.

^ Choose the program best suited for

the type of dishware being washed and the degree of soiling.

Select the Economy program for energy saving dishwashing.

Use the correct amount of detergent.

Use only 2/3 the usual amount of de tergent when baskets are only half full.

Turn off the heated drying feature to conserve more energy (see “Addi tional features”).

Before using for the first time

Before using for the first time, please note the following.

Setting the water softener

The water softener must be set to corre spond to the water hardness in your area. The water hardness can be deter mined by calling your local water com pany, or by using a test kit that can be purchased from the Miele Technical service Department.

Before using for the first time

Add correct detergent amount

Generally, 1 ½ tablespoons (25 ml) of detergent is enough for most normally soiled loads. Not enough or too much detergent can lead to poor wash re

sults. See “Adding detergent”.

Cleaning results vary among detergent

brands. If you are not satisfied with the wash results, try another brand of de tergent.

The salt reservoir must only be filled with water and salt. Never fill it with de tergent.

Adding rinse aid

Accidentally filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir.

Only

use detergents and rinse aids for-

mulated for domestic dishwashers.

Choose the correct program

Wash programs should be selected de pending on load size and degree of soiling. See the Program Chart for pro gram descriptions.

Load dishes correctly

Load dishes so that water can reach all surfaces. Check that the spray arms are not blocked by tall or large items. If necessary, manually rotate the spray arms to check clearance.

The combination filter in the base of the wash cabinet and the spray arms must be kept clean.

These should be regularly inspected and cleaned.

See the “Cleaning and care” section for

more detailed information.

Every dishwasher is tested before leaving the factory. Any water re maining in the machine is from these tests and does not indicate that the machine has been used.

Before using for the first time

To open the door

^ Pull the handle. If the door is opened during operation,

the wash program is automatically interrupted.

Note: Instructions on how to open the dishwasher if a door panel has not yet been installed can be found in Section 3 of the Installation Instructions; “Installing the custom door panel”

To close the door

Push the baskets in.

Lift the door and push until it clicks

into position.

Before using for the first time

Water softener

To achieve good cleaning results, the dishwasher needs soft water. Hard wa ter results in the build up of calcium de posits on tableware and in the dish washer. If your tap water hardness is above 8 gr/gal (140 ppm), the water should be softened. This takes place automatically in the integrated water softener.

The water softener must be filled with

–

dishwasher salt for reactivation. The dishwasher must be pro

–

grammed to correspond to the water hardness in your area.

– Your local water authority will be able

to advise you of the water hardness level in your area.

If the hardness of your tap water is constantly lower than 8 gr/gal (140 ppm), do not add dishwasher salt. However, the dishwasher must still be programmed to correspond to the water hardness level in your area.

Programming and setting the water hardness level

The water hardness of your water must

be programmed into the dishwasher using the buttons on the control panel. The water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet must also be set to the water hardness in your area.

Programming the water hardness level

The programmed water hardness level can be checked and adjusted using the control panel buttons. The indicators will light after each is pressed.

While programming, the water hardness level can be cancelled by turning off the dishwasher with the “Off” button.

The water hardness level is preset to 1 - 4 gr/gal (20 - 70 ppm).

Where the water hardness fluctuates e.g. b e tween 9-17 gr/gal (160-310 ppm), always program the machine to the higher value (17 gr/gal/310 ppm in this example).

In the case of a fault, it will help the ser vice technician to know the hardness of your tap water.

Enter the water hardness below

gr/gal (ppm)

Before using for the first time

Procedure...

Open the door.

Turn off the dishwasher with the “Off” button (o).

Hold the

turn on the dishwasher with the “On” (g) button. Release

Note: If any other indicators flash the process must be repeated.

The following indicators may also be lit, if: – Rinse aid was never added or needs to be refilled, – Heated drying is deactivated, see

“Additional features”

– Water intake time has been increased,

see “Increasing the water intake time”,

– The end of program buzzer is deactivated,

see “Additional features”.

Press the

As the water hardness is programmed indicators will light:

If the water hardness is between 13 gr/gal and 70 gr/gal (230-1260 ppm) an additional indicator will light.

b and d buttons in and at the same time

b and d.

c button.

1 - 4 gr/gal ( 20 - 70 ppm): 5 - 6 gr/gal ( 90 - 110 ppm):

7 gr/gal (130 ppm):

8 - 10 gr/gal (140 - 180 ppm):

11 - 12 gr/gal (200 - 220 ppm):

lights flashes

On Salt

On Salt +

Rinse aid

On Salt

b c d e f

Before using for the first time

Procedure...

The water hardness is now programmed:

Turn off the dishwasher with the “Off” button (o).

To program a different water hardness level:

Press the button that corresponds to the water hard

ness level of your area. As long as the button is held down the indicator will be lit.

1 - 4 gr/gal ( 20 - 70 ppm): button 5 - 6 gr/gal ( 90 - 110 ppm): button c

7 gr/gal (130 ppm): button d

8 - 10 gr/gal (140 - 180 ppm): button e

11 - 12 gr/gal (200 - 220 ppm): button f

13 - 70 gr/gal (230 -1260 ppm): see the next page ^ Release the button. Depending on features selected other indicators may

light.

^ Press button ^ Press button ^ Turn off the dishwasher with the “Off” button (o).

g. g once more.

lights flashes

On + b On + c On + d On + e On + f

On Salt +

On +

On Salt +

Salt Salt Salt Salt Salt

g Salt

The water hardness level is now saved in the program memory.

Check the setting of the water hardness selector in

side the wash cabinet and make any necessary ad

justments (see “Setting the water hardness level in

the wash cabinet”).

Before using for the first time

Procedure...

Water hardness 13 - 70 gr/gal:

g button.

Press

If the water hardness level is programmed between 13 gr/gal and 70 gr/gal, an additional indictaor will light:

13 - 14 gr/gal (230 - 250 ppm): 15 - 17 gr/gal (270 - 310 ppm): 18 - 21 gr/gal (320 - 380 ppm): 22 - 35 gr/gal (400 - 630 ppm):

36 - 70 gr/gal (650 -1260 ppm): The correct water hardness level is now programmed: ^ Turn off the dishwasher with the “Off” button (o) . To program a different water hardness level: ^ Press the button that corresponds to the water hard-

ness level in your area. As long as the button is held in the indicator will remain lit. 13 - 14 gr/gal (230 - 250 ppm): button 15 - 17 gr/gal (270 - 310 ppm): button c 18 - 21 gr/gal (320 - 380 ppm): button d 22 - 35 gr/gal (400 - 630 ppm): button e 36 - 70 gr/gal (650 -1260 ppm): button f

lights flashes

g Salt

On+

b c d e f

On+g + b On+g + c On+g + d On+g + e On+g + f

Salt Salt Salt Salt Salt

Release the button.

Depending on the selected features other indicators will light again.

On Salt + c

Before using for the first time

Procedure ...

Press button

g once more.

Press

Turn off the dishwasher with the “Off” button (o).

The water hardness level is now saved in the program memory.

Check the setting of the water hardness level inside

the wash cabinet and make any necessary adjust ments (see “Setting the water hardness level in the wash cabinet”).

lights flashes

On + g Salt

On Salt +

Before using for the first time

Setting the water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet

The water hardness selector in the wash cabinet must be set according to the following table. Setting the selector to the correct set ting will help minimize the effects of dishwashing on glass surfaces. Too high a setting will lead to poor cleaning results and an increase in water spots left on dishes and cutlery.

Use a screwdriver to remove the

cover of the water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet.

Use a coin or screwdriver to adjust

the water hardness selector in the wash cabinet. There is a click as each setting is reached.

gr/gal ppm Selector setting

1- 7 20 - 130 3

8-10 140 - 180 2 11-14 200 - 250 1 15-70 270 -1260 0

The water hardness selector is preset to “3”.

Example:

For a water hardness level of 8 gr/gal (140 ppm). The water hardness level selector is on setting 2 (8 - 10 gr/gal).

Return the cover on the water hard ness level selector.

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