Miele G 646, G 645, G 846 SCi, G 975 SCi User Manual
Operating instructions
for dishwashers
It is essential to read the operating and
installation instructions before
installing, commissioning or using the
machine, to avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine.
G
M.-Nr. 07 013 760
Contents
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Energy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using the appliance for the first time you require: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Checking the programmed water hardness level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the rinse aid dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Flap up rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Positioning rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hinged spikes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dishwashers with a cutlery basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Items not suitable for dishwashers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Contents
Operating the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Programme sequence indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Additional option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Drying fan running time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning the control panel and door front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Comparison tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Model G 6XX, G 975 (For model number see data plate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Model G 8XX (For model number see data plate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Installation Instructions
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Description of the appliance
Appliance overview
1 Upper spray arm (not visible)
2 Cutlery tray
(depending on model)
3 Upper basket
4 Water feed for middle spray arm
5 Middle spray arm
6 Lower spray arm
4
7 Four height adjustable screw feet
8 Filter combination
9 Salt reservoir
10 Dual compartment detergent
dispenser
11 Rinse aid reservoir
(with dosage selector)
12 Data Plate
Control panel
Description of the appliance
13 "On/Off" button
14 Programme sequence display
15 "Start" button
16 Programme selector
This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models.
The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows:
G 645, G 646, G 975 SC(i) = G 6XX
G 846 SCi = G 8XX
The model numbers G 6XX and G 8XX used in this book refer to the model
designation specified on the data plate of the machine (and not the description
on the control panel).
The data plate is located at the top of the door when open.
17 Check/Refill indicators
18 Child safety lock
19 Door release
20 Ventilation outlet for drying fan
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Warning and Safety instructions
Installation
This appliance conforms to current
safety requirements. Inappropriate
use can, however, lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
Read the operating instructions
carefully before starting to use this
appliance. This way you will avoid
the risk of accidents and damage to
the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for future reference, and pass
them on to any future user.
the installation instructions.
dishwasher has been installed.
Danger of overheating and fire risk if
the dishwasher were to be pushed up
against a plug.
The dishwasher must be installed
and connected in compliance with
The electrical socket must be
easily accessible after the
There must be no electrical
sockets behind the dishwasher.
Correct usage
This dishwasher is intended
exclusively for cleaning domestic
crockery and cutlery in a domestic
household. Using it for purposes other
than those for which it was designed,
as well as any alterations or
conversions to the machine would be
unauthorised and could cause harm.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
Delivery
Before setting up the machine
check it for any externally visible
damage. Under no circumstances
should you use a damaged machine. A
damaged machine is dangerous.
Please ensure that the packaging
material is offered for recycling.
In order to ensure stability,
built-under and integrated
dishwashers must only be installed
under a continuous worktop which is
secured to adjacent cabinetry.
The dishwasher must not be
installed under a hob. The high
radiant temperatures which are
sometimes generated by a hob could
damage the dishwasher. For the same
reason it should not be installed next to
open fires or other appliances which
give off heat, such as heaters etc.
Do not connect the dishwasher to
the mains supply until it has been
installed.
Check that the voltage, frequency
and fuse rating shown on the data
plate match the household mains
supply.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is tested and
where there is any doubt, the electrical
system in the house should be checked
by a qualified electrician. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk
assessment of the installation being
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
A damaged machine is dangerous.
Switch off at the mains and call
your Miele supplier or the Miele Service
Department.
The plastic housing of the water
connection contains an electrical
component. The housing must therefore
not be dipped in water.
There are live wires in the water
inlet hose. Never cut the water inlet
hose, even if it is too long.
For safety reasons do not operate
this appliance on an extension
cable. (Danger of overheating).
Daily use
Do not use solvents in the
dishwasher. Danger of explosion.
Water in the dishwasher must not
be used as drinking water. This wa
ter is not drinking water.
Avoid inhalation of powder
detergents. Do not ingest
dishwasher detergent! Dishwasher
detergents contain irritant or corrosive
ingredients. They can cause burning in
the nose, mouth and throat if
swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult
a doctor immediately if detergent has
been swallowed or inhaled.
Avoid leaving the door open
unnecessarily, as you could trip
over it.
Do not sit or lean on the opened
door. This could cause the
dishwasher to tip and be damaged and
you could get injured.
In an appliance with a cutlery
basket (depending on model)
cutlery is cleaned and dried more
efficiently if placed in the basket with
the handles downwards. However, to
avoid the risk of injury place cutlery
with sharp points with the handles
upwards.
Only use detergents formulated for
domestic dishwashers. Do not use
washing-up liquid.
Only use rinse aid formulated for
domestic dishwashers.
Only use special coarse grained
dishwasher salt for reactivation. Do
not use other salts such as cooking
salt, agricultural grade or gritting salt.
These may contain insoluble additives
which can impair the functioning of the
water softener.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Plastic items which cannot withstand
being washed in hot water, such as
disposable plastic containers, or plastic
cutlery and crockery should not be
cleaned in the dishwasher. The high
temperatures in the dishwasher may
cause them to melt or lose shape.
Take care on dishwashers with a
visible heater element
(depending on model)
Do not touch the heating element
during or directly after the end of a
programme. It will be hot. Danger of
burning!
Some plastic items could melt or
catch fire if they were to come into
contact with the heating element.
Therefore always place plastic items or
any other items which may not be
completely heat resistant in the upper
basket and ensure they cannot drop
down onto the heater element.
Any items which are too small to be
lodged securely in the upper basket
should not be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Safety with children
This appliance is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play on or near it, or to play
with the controls. There is a danger that
children could shut themselves in the
dishwasher. Supervise its use by the
elderly or infirm.
Keep children away from
detergents. Dishwasher detergents
contain irritant or corrosive ingredients.
They can cause burning in the mouth,
nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Consult a doctor immediate
ly if your child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.
To avoid the danger of children
coming into contact with the
dishwasher detergent: only add
detergent just before starting the
programme and close the door,
activating the child safety lock
(depending on model).
Keep children away from the
dishwasher when the door is open.
There could still be detergent residues
in the cabinet.
To ensure children do not come
into contact with detergent on
models with the "Delay start" function
make sure the dispenser is dry before
adding detergent. Wipe dry if
necessary. Detergent will clog if poured
into a damp dispenser and may not be
thoroughly dispersed. If the door is
open at the end of a programme,
children may come into contact with
this residue.
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Warning and Safety instructions
To avoid machine and material
damage
Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir
with powder or liquid detergent.
This will cause serious damage to the
reservoir.
Inadvertently filling the salt
reservoir with powder or liquid
dishwasher detergent always leads to
serious damage to the water softener.
Make sure you have picked up the
correct packet of dishwasher salt
before filling the salt reservoir!
Do not use commercial or industrial
detergents as these may damage
material and there is a risk of severe
chemical reaction.
The Miele Waterproof System offers
protection from water damage,
provided the following conditions are
met:
– The dishwasher is correctly installed
and plumbed in.
–
The dishwasher is properly
maintained and parts are replaced
where it can be seen that this is
necessary.
–
The stopcock has been turned off
when the appliance is not used for a
longer period of time (e.g. during
holidays).
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
Repairs and maintenance
Repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
engineers in accordance with local and
national safety requirements. Repairs
and other work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous.
Always disconnect the appliance
from the electrical supply for
maintenance work (switch off at wall
socket and remove the plug, or remove
the screw out fuse in countries where
this is applicable).
If the connection cable is damaged
it must be replaced with a Miele
cable by a Miele approved service
technician only.
Disposal of your old appliance
When disposing of an old
dishwasher first make it unusable.
Disconnect, cut off the cable and the
plug from the cable. Make the door lock
inoperative by unscrewing 2
cross-slotted screws, so that children
cannot accidentally shut themselves in.
Make appropriate arrangements for the
disposal of the appliance.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled. Ensure
that any plastic wrappings, bags etc.
are disposed of safely and kept out of
the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of your
old appliance with your household
waste.
It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person. The
plug must be rendered useless and the
cable cut off directly behind it to
prevent misuse. See the "Warning and
Safety" section of this booklet for further
details.
Energy saving washing
This dishwasher is exceptionally
economical in its use of water and
electricity. You can make the most of
your appliance by following these tips:
^ If your household water system is
suitable, this dishwasher can be
connected to a hot water supply, for
further economies. If the water is
heated by for example, solar panels,
this would be energy efficient.
However, if your water is heated by
electricity we would recommend
connection to cold water.
^
For most economical dishwashing
make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
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^
Choose the programme to suit the
type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling.
^
Select the Economy programme for
energy-saving dishwashing.
^
Follow the detergent manufacturer’s
recommendations on detergent
dosage.
^
When using powder or liquid
detergent you can use
detergent if baskets are only half full.
1
/3less
Before using the appliance for
the first time you require:
approx. 2 litres of water,
–
approx. 2 kg dishwasher reactivation
–
salt,
domestic dishwasher detergent,
–
rinse aid formulated for domestic
–
dishwashers.
Every dishwasher is tested at the
factory.
There will be residual water in the
appliance from this test. It is not an
indication that it has been previously
used.
Before using for the first time
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Before using for the first time
To open the door
^ Press the release catch inside the
door grip and pull forward.
If the door is opened during operation
all functions are automatically
interrupted.
To close the door
^ Push the baskets right in, lift the door
and push until it clicks into position.
Child safety lock
The yellow key for the child safety
lock is on one of the spikes at the
front of the upper basket.
Remove the key before switching on
the dishwasher and keep it in a safe
place away from the dishwasher.
To prevent children opening the
dishwasher door during operation, use
the key to lock the door:
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Horizontal setting:
The door is locked.
Vertical setting:
The door can be opened.
Before using for the first time
Water softener
In order to achieve good cleaning
results, the dishwasher needs to
operate with soft water. Hard water
results in the build-up of calcium
deposits on crockery and in the
dishwasher.
Mains water with a hardness level
higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4° d - German
scale) needs to 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
programmed 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.
Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l (8 - 17 °d
German scale) always programme the
dishwasher to the higher value
(3.1 mmol/l in this example).
In the event of a fault, it will help the
service technician if you know the
hardness of your local water supply.
Enter the water hardness below:
^
mmol/l or °d
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Before using for the first time
Programming the water hardness
level
Switch the dishwasher off using the
^
"On/Off" button.
Turn the programme selector to the
^
"Stop" position.
Press the "Start" button in and whilst
^
holding it in switch the dishwasher
on using the "On/Off" button. Release
the "Start" button within two seconds.
The "Salt" indicator light will flash.
Warning:
If a different indicator light comes on or
flashes, the process must be repeated.
Exception:
The "Rinse aid" indicator light will come
on if you have not yet added rinse aid
or if rinse aid needs replenishing.
Turn the programme selector to the
^
position that corresponds to your water hardness level (see chart below).
°d
German
scale
1 - 4 0.2 - 0.7 "1 o’clock"position
5 - 7 0.9 - 1.3 "2 o’clock"position
8 - 10 1.4 - 1.8 "3 o’clock" position
11 - 13 2.0 - 2.3 "4 o’clock" position
14 - 16 2.5 - 2.9 "5 o’clock" position
17 - 22 3.1 - 4.0 "6 o’clock" position
23 - 35 4.1 - 6.3 "7 o’clock" position
36 - 70 6.5 -12.6 "8 o’clock" position
mmol/l Programme selector
setting
The dishwasher is set at the factory
for a hardness level of 2.5 -2.9 mmol/l
(14 -16 °d ).
Example:
For a water hardnesss of 3.5 mmol/l,
turn the programme selector to the
"6 o’clock" position.
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Before using for the first time
Press the "Start" button.
^
The "Start" indicator light will come on.
Turn the programme selector to the
^
"Stop" position.
Switch the dishwasher off using the
^
"On/Off" button.
The water hardness level is now stored
in memory.
Checking the programmed water
hardness level
Switch the dishwasher off using the
^
"On/Off" button.
Turn the programme selector to the
^
"Stop" position.
Press the "Start" button in and whilst
^
holding it in switch the dishwasher
on using the "On/Off" button. Release
the "Start" button within two seconds.
The "Salt" indicator light will flash.
Warning:
If a different indicator light comes on or
flashes, the process must be repeated.
Exception:
The "Rinse aid" indicator light will come
on if you have not yet added rinse aid
or if rinse aid needs replenishing.
^ Click the programme selector from
the "1 o’clock" position as far as the
"8 o’clock" position.
When the programme selector is at the
position which corresponds to the water
hardness setting already programmed,
the "Start" indicator light will come on
(see chart "Programming and setting
the water hardness level").
^
Turn the programme selector to the
"Stop" position.
^
Switch the dishwasher off using the
"On/Off" button.
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Before using for the first time
Filling the salt reservoir
If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than 0.7 mmol/l
(4 °d) you do not need to add
dishwasher salt.
The water softener must, however,
still be programmed to correspond
to the water hardness level in your
area. (The salt indicator light will still
come on, but should be ignored).
Important: Before filling the salt
reservoir with dishwasher salt for the
first time
2 litres of water to enable the salt to
dissolve. Once the dishwasher has
been used, there is always sufficient
water in the reservoir.
,
reservoir with powder or liquid
dishwasher detergent always leads
to serious damage to the water
softener. Make sure you have picked
up the correct packet of dishwasher
salt before filling the salt reservoir!
, you must fill it with approx.
Inadvertently filling the salt
Remove the lower basket and
^
unscrew the salt reservoir cap.
Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 litres
^
of water (first use).
^ Place the funnel provided over the
salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt
until the reservoir is full. The salt
reservoir holds approx. 2 kg of salt
depending on the brand used.
As the salt reservoir is filled, displaced
water will overflow.
^
Clean any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening and then screw
the cap on again firmly.
,
Only use special coarse grained
dishwasher salt for reactivation. Do
not use other salts such as cooking
salt, agricultural grade or gritting
salt. These may contain insoluble
additives which can impair the
functioning of the water softener.
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^
Run the "Pre-wash" programme im
mediately to remove any traces of
salt water from the cabinet.
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Before using for the first time
Salt indicator
The salt indicator light comes on to
notify you that the reservoir is empty.
^ The reservoir should then be refilled
with dishwasher salt for reactivation.
(See: Filling the salt reservoir).
After the reservoir has been filled, the
water softener is automatically
reactivated the next time the
dishwasher is run. The salt indicator
light may still be illuminated during this
process. It will go out once the salt
concentration has reached the correct
level.
Note
If the water in your area is very soft and
constantly lower than 0.7 mmol (4 °d)
you do not need to add salt to the
reservoir. The salt indicator light,
however, will still come on, but should
be ignored.
(See "After sales service" for definition
of "PC").
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Before using for the first time
Rinse aid
Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water
does not cling and leave marks on
crockery during the drying phase.
Rinse aid is poured into the storage
reservoir and the amount set is
dispensed automatically.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
,
reservoir with powder or liquid
dishwasher detergent always
causes serious damage to the
reservoir. Only pour rinse aid
formulated for domestic
dishwashers into the reservoir.
Alternatively, it is possible to use
– Household vinegar with a max. 5%
acid content
or
– Liquid citric acid up to 50% acid
content.
Adding rinse aid
^ Press the button in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
The resulting rinsing and drying quality
will not, however, be as good as when
rinse aid is used.
,
Do not use vinegar with a higher
acid content (e.g. vinegar essence
25% acid). This must not be used as
its use would damage the
dishwasher.
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Add rinse aid only until it is visible on
^
the surface of the filter in the
opening.
Before using for the first time
Rinse aid indicator
The Rinse aid indicator light on the
fascia comes on when the rinse aid
reservoir needs to be replenished.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
130 ml.
^ Close the flap firmly so that it clicks
into place. Otherwise water would
enter the rinse aid reservoir during a
programme.
^
Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents over-foaming occurring
during the next programme.
When the light comes on the reservoir
still contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3
programmes.
^ Add rinse aid in plenty of time.
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Before using for the first time
Setting the rinse aid dosage
The dosage selector has settings from
1-6. It is set to "3" (3 ml) at the factory.
Approx. 3 ml of rinse aid are then used
per programme. This is a
recommended setting.
If spots appear on crockery and
glassware:
^ Use a higher setting.
If clouding or smearing appears on
crockery and glassware:
^
Use a lower setting.
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Loading the dishwasher
Note
Remove coarse food residues from
^
crockery.
There is no need to rinse items under
running water.
Do not wash items soiled with
,
ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease
or paint in the dishwasher. Ash does
not dissolve and is distributed in the
wash cabinet. Wax, sand, lubricating
grease and paint cause damage to
the dishwasher.
Crockery can be loaded anywhere in
the baskets, but the following notes
should be observed:
^ Do not place crockery and cutlery
inside other pieces where they may
be concealed.
^ Load the crockery so that water can
access all surfaces. This ensures that
it is properly cleaned.
Deep based items should be placed
^
at an angle so that water can run off
them freely.
The spray arms must not be blocked
^
by items which are too tall or hang
through the baskets.
If in doubt, test for free movement by
manually rotating the spray arms.
Make sure that small items do not fall
^
through the holders in the baskets.
Small items, e.g. lids, should
therefore be placed in the cutlery tray
or cutlery basket.
Some foodstuffs may contain natural
dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or
ketchup. Plastic items in the
dishwasher may discolour if large
quantities of these foodstuffs find
their way into the appliance on the
crockery. The stability of plastic
items is not affected by this
discolouration.
^
Make sure that all items are securely
positioned.
^
Hollow items such as cups, glasses,
pans, etc. must be inverted in the
basket.
^
Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g.
champagne glasses, should be
placed in the centre of the basket to
ensure better water coverage.
When the dishwasher is being
loaded food and drink residue may
drip onto the sides of the
dishwasher door.
These surfaces are outside the wash
cabinet and are not accessed by
water from the spray arms.
Food residue should therefore be
wiped away before the dishwasher
door is closed.
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