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.
M.-Nr.
G
05 714 431
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Positioning rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hinged spikes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dishwashers with a cutlery basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Items not suitable for dishwashers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Contents
Operating the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Programme sequence indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
"Top Solo" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Drying fan running time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cleaning the control panel and door front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Comparison tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Model G 6XX (For model number see data plate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Model G 8XX (For model number see data plate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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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
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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 Programmes / Programme
indicator lights
15 Check/Refill indicators
16 Programme sequence display
17 "Start/Stop" button
This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models.
The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows:
G 692 SC(i) = G 6XX
G 892 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.
18 "Top Solo" button
19 Programme selector buttons
20 Child safety lock
21 Door release
22 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 prevent
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.
has been installed.
must only be installed under a continu
ous worktop which is secured to adja
cent cabinetry.
The dishwasher must be installed
and connected in compliance with
The electrical socket must be eas
ily accessible after the dishwasher
In order to ensure stability, built-un
der and integrated dishwashers
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Correct usage
This dishwasher is intended exclu-
sively 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.
The dishwasher must not be in
stalled under a hob. The high radiant temperatures which are sometimes
generated by a hob could damage the
dishwasher.
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 sup
ply.
The electrical safety of this appli
ance can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the ap
pliance and an effective earthing sys
tem. It is most important that this basic
safety requirement is tested and where
there is any doubt, the electrical system
in the house is checked by a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held re
sponsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g. elec
tric shock).
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Warning and Safety instructions
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 assess
ment 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 in-
let 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).
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Daily use
Do not use solvents in the dish
washer. 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 deter
gents. Do not ingest dishwasher
detergent! Dishwasher detergents con
tain irritant or corrosive ingredients.
They can cause burning in the nose,
mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Consult a doctor immediate
ly if detergent has been swallowed or
inhaled.
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Do not sit or lean on the opened
door. This could cause the dish
washer to tip and be damaged and you
could get injured.
In an appliance with a cutlery bas
ket (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.
Plastic items which cannot with
stand being washed in hot water,
such as disposable plastic containers,
or plastic cutlery and crockery should
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not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The
high temperatures in the dishwasher
may cause them to melt or lose shape.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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 com
pletely heat resistant in the upper bas
ket 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.
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Safety with children
Do not allow children to play in or
around the dishwasher, or to operate it. There is a danger that children
playing might shut themselves in the
dishwasher.
Keep children away from deter
gents. Dishwasher detergents con
tain 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.
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To avoid the danger of children
coming into contact with the dish
washer detergent: only add detergent
just before
close the door, activating the child
safety lock (depending on model).
Keep children away from the dish
washer when the door is open. There
could still be detergent residues in the
cabinet.
models with the "Delay start" option
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.
starting the programme and
To ensure children do not come
into contact with detergent on
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.
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Inadvertently filling the salt reser
voir with powder or liquid dish
washer detergent always leads to seri
ous damage to the water softener.
Make sure you have picked up the cor
rect 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The Miele Waterproof System offers
protection from water damage, pro
vided the following conditions are met:
The dishwasher is correctly installed
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and plumbed in.
The dishwasher is properly main
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tained and parts are replaced where
it can be seen that this is necessary.
The stopcock has been turned off
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when the appliance is not used for a
longer period of time (e.g. during hol
idays).
In countries where there are ar-
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eas 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.
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Disposal of your old appliance
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When disposing of an old dish
washer first make it unusable. Dis
connect, cut off the cable and the plug
from the cable. Make the door lock in
operative by unscrewing 2 cross-slotted
screws, so that children cannot acci
dentally shut themselves in. Make ap
propriate arrangements for the disposal
of the appliance.
The manufacturer cannot be held lia
ble for damage caused by non-com
pliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
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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 main
tenance work (switch off at wall socket
and remove the plug, or remove the
screw out fuse in countries where this is
applicable).
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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 materi
als away, please ensure that they are
recycled.
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Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances contain materials which
can be recycled. Please contact your
dealer, your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential
recycling schemes.
Ensure that the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal. See the appropriate sec
tion in the Warning and Safety instruc
tions.
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Energy saving washing
This dishwasher is exceptionally eco
nomical in its use of water and electric
ity. You can make the most of your ap
pliance by following these tips:
If your household water system is
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suitable, this dishwasher can be con
nected to a hot water supply, for fur
ther economies.
Although all stages of the wash then
take place with hot water, savings are
made in:
- the use of primary energy,
- costs,
- programme running times.
If, however, your water is heated by
electricity we would still recommend
connection to cold water.
^ For most economical dishwashing
make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.
^ Choose the programme to suit the
type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling.
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The "Top Solo" function should only
be selected for washing very small
loads of crockery (see "Additional op
tions").
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Select the Economy programme for
energy-saving dishwashing.
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Use the correct amounts of deter
gent.
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Use only 2/3 of the given dosage if
baskets are only half full.
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Before using the appliance for
the first time you require:
approx. 2 litres of water,
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approx. 2 kg dishwasher reactivation
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salt,
domestic dishwasher detergent,
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rinse aid formulated for domestic
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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 re
sults, the dishwasher needs to operate
with soft water. Hard water results in the
build-up of calcium deposits on crock
ery 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
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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.
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).
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The dishwasher is set at the factory
for a hardness level of 2.5 -2.9 mmol/l
(14 -16 °d ).
If this setting corresponds to the hard
ness of your water you do not need to
do anything more.
If your water is harder or softer, you will
need to programme the water hardness
level using the buttons on the control
panel. The other indicator lights will
flash following each press of a button.
However, only the indicator lights men
tioned in the following programming
process stages are significant.
The programming procedure can be
cancelled at any time by pressing
the "On/Off" button. The procedure
can then be re-started from the beginning again.
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In the event of a fault, it will help the
service technician if you know the hard
ness of your local water supply.
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Enter the water hardness below:
mmol/l or °d German scale
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Before using for the first time
Programming the water hardness
level
^ Switch the dishwasher off using the
"On/Off" button (13).
^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (17) in
and whilst holding it in
switch the
dishwasher on using the "On/Off" button (13).
Release the "Start/Stop" button within
two seconds.
The "Wash/Rinse" indicator light (16)
and the fifth programme indicator light *
(14) (factory setting) will come on and
the Salt indicator light (15) will flash.
If this is not the case the process must
be repeated.
* The programme settings on the control panel
run from top to bottom.
Setting the machine for water hard
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ness level 0.2 - 4.0 mmol/l (1°d - 22°d):
Use the programme buttons (19) to select the programme that corresponds to
your water hardness level (see Table 1).
The indicator light (14) next to the selected programme flashes and the
"Wash/Rinse" indicator light (16) comes
on.
Table 1:
°d
(German
scale)
1 - 4 0.2 - 0.7 1
5 - 7 0.9 - 1.3 2
8 - 10 1.4 - 1.8 3
11 - 13 2.0 - 2.3 4
14 - 16 2.5 - 2.9 5
17 - 22 3.1 - 4.0 6
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Press the "Start/Stop" button (17) twice.
mmol/l Programme
position
14
The programmed water hardness level
is now stored in memory.
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Switch the dishwasher off using the
"On/Off" button (13).
Before using for the first time
Setting the machine for water hard
ness level 4.1 - 12.6 mmol/l (23°d 70°d):
Using the programme selector but
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tons % (19) keep pressing down
through programme position 6 until
the "Wash/Rinse" (16) indicator light
flashes.
You are now in the second program
ming level.
Use the programme selector buttons
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(19) to select the programme that
corresponds to your water hardness
level (see Table 2).
The indicator light next to the
programme selected (14) and the
"Wash/Rinse" indicator light (16) will
start to flash.
Table 2:
°d
(German
scale)
23 - 35 4.1 - 6.3 1
36 - 70 6.5 -12.6 2
mmol/l Programme
position
Checking the programmed water
hardness level
Switch the dishwasher off using the
^
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"On/Off" button (13).
Press the "Start/Stop" button (17) in
^
and whilst holding it in
switch the
dishwasher on using the "On/Off" but
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ton (13).
-
Release the "Start/Stop" button within
two seconds.
The water hardness level programmed
into the machine is indicated by a light
being on next to one of the
programmes.
There are two programming levels.
If the "Wash/Rinse" indicator light (16) is
on, you are in the first level
(see Table 1).
If the "Wash/Rinse" indicator light (16) is
flashing, you are in the second level
(see Table 2).
^ Switch the dishwasher off using the
"On/Off" button (13).
^
Press the "Start/Stop" button (17)
twice.
The programmed water hardness level
is now stored in memory.
^
Switch the dishwasher off using the
"On/Off" button (13).
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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 dish
washer 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 res
ervoir 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.
,
voir with powder or liquid dishwasher detergent always leads to
serious damage to the water soft
ener. 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 reser-
Remove the lower basket and un
^
screw the salt reservoir cap.
Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 litres
^
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-
-
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.
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,
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 func
tioning 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 no
tify 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 res
ervoir. The salt indicator light, however,
will still come on, but should be ig
nored.
(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 res
ervoir and the amount set is dispensed
automatically.
Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
,
reservoir with powder or liquid dish
washer detergent always causes se
rious damage to the reservoir. Only
pour rinse aid formulated for domes
tic 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.
The resulting rinsing and drying quality
will not, however, be as good as when
rinse aid is used.
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Adding rinse aid
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-
-
^ Press the button in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
,
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 dish
washer.
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Before using for the first time
Rinse aid indicator
Add rinse aid only until it is visible on
^
the surface of the filter in the
opening.
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 occuring dur
ing the next programme.
The Rinse aid indicator light on the fas
cia comes on when the rinse aid reser
voir needs to be replenished.
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 in-
side other pieces where they may be
concealed.
^ Load the crockery so that water can
access all surfaces. This ensures that
it is properly cleaned.
^
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. cham
pagne glasses, should be placed in
the centre of the basket to ensure
better water coverage.
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 there
fore 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.
When the dishwasher is being
loaded food and drink residue may
drip onto the sides of the dish
washer 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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Loading the dishwasher
Upper basket
For small, lightweight, delicate items
such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls, etc.
Shallow saucepans or casserole dishes
can also be placed in the upper basket.
Note for "Top Solo"
If a wash programme has been se
lected with the additional function "Top
Solo", all crockery must be loaded in
the upper basket and cutlery tray.
If your dishwasher has a cutlery basket
then cutlery should be placed in the
cutlery basket with plenty of space be
tween items.
As the middle spray arms also directs
water downwards, it is possible to wash
lightly soiled plates (with a large diame
ter) and serving platters in the lower
basket, however plenty of space must
be left in between items. Do not wash
dishes, bowls or other hollow containers when using this function.
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Long items such as soup ladles, mixing
spoons and long knives should be
placed lying down across the front of
the upper basket.
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Loading the dishwasher
Flap up rack
To make room for tall items raise the
rack upwards.
Positioning rail (depending on model)
The positioning rail can be flipped over
to the middle of the basket for easy
sorting and removing of crockery.
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Loading the dishwasher
Adjusting the upper basket
(depending on model)
In order to gain more space for taller
pieces of crockery in the bottom or up
per basket, the upper basket can be
adjusted on three levels with 2 cm be
tween each level.
The upper basket can also be set at an
angle with one side high and the other
side low. Ensure however, that the bas
ket can be inserted smoothly into the
cabinet.
Pull out the upper basket.
^
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Depending on the setting of the upper
basket, the following plate dimensions
can be accommodated.
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Dishwashers with
cutlery tray
Model G 6XX
(see data plate for model number)
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Upper
basket
level
To p 1 5 3 0
Middle 17 28
Bottom 19 26
Model G 8XX
(see data plate for model number)
Upper
basket
level
Plate Ø in cm
Upper bas
ket
Plate Ø in cm
Upper bas-
ket
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Lower
basket
Lower
basket
^
Pull upwards on the levers at either
side of the upper basket.
^
Adjust the basket to the desired
height.
^
Then push the levers securely back
down into position.
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To p 2 0 3 0
Middle 22 28
Bottom 24 26
Dishwashers with cutlery basket
without adjustment to upper basket
Plate Ø in upper basket: 23 cm
Plate Ø in lower basket: 28 cm
Loading the dishwasher
Lower basket
For larger and heavier items such as
plates, serving platters, saucepans,
bowls, etc.
Small items such as saucers can also
be placed in the lower basket.
Do not place thin, delicate glassware in
the lower basket.
Dishwashers with cutlery tray
Hinged spikes
Both sides of the rear section can be
lowered to make more room for large
items, e.g. pots, pans and dishes.
^ Raise and then fold down one side of
the spiked insert and then do the
same to the other side.
Dishwashers with cutlery basket
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Loading the dishwasher
Height limitation
The stay at the front of the upper basket
determines the max. height permissible
for items placed in the lower basket to
ensure they do not impede the movement of the middle spray arm.
Bottle holder
The bottle holder, e.g. for milk and baby
bottles, can be inserted in various
positions in the lower basket. See areas
marked white in the illustration.
However, do not place a bottle holder in
the middle or in the corners. Water will
not be able to access the bottles
properly, and cleaning results will be
impaired.
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Cutlery
Dishwashers with a cutlery basket
^ Unsorted cutlery should be placed in
the cutlery basket with the handles
facing downwards to ensure optimum
spray water access.
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However, to avoid the risk of in
,
jury cutlery with sharp points should
be placed with the handles up
wards.
Place small spoons in the individual
slots to either side of the cutlery basket.
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Loading the dishwasher
Spoon inserts for the cutlery basket
Use the inserts supplied when washing
heavily soiled spoons, e.g. tablespoons
and serving spoons.
The inserts separate the spoons to al
low a space between them so that they
can be more easily accessed by water.
^ If required, place an insert onto the
front and rear of the cutlery basket.
To remove the inserts:
^
Press the engaged hooks inwards
(use a spoon handle if necessary)
and remove the insert by pulling it
upwards.
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Insert the spoons with the handles
^
facing downwards, using only every
other slot.
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Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC)
Loading the dishwasher
For best results cutlery should be
grouped in zones, one for knives, one
for forks, one for spoons, etc.This
makes unloading much easier.
Place the blades of knives and the
prongs of forks between the holders.
Spoons, on the other hand, should be
placed with the handles between the
holders.
Longer items such as soup ladles, cake
slices, mixing spoons and long knives
should be placed lengthwise in the in
dentation in the middle of the cutlery
tray.
The upper spray arm must not be
blocked by items which are too big
(e.g. cake slices).
The cutlery tray insert is removable.
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Spoon heads should be placed in con
tact with at least one of the serrated retainers on the base of the cutlery tray to
ensure that water runs off them freely.
If spoon handles do not fit between the
holders then lay them the other way
round making sure that the head of the
spoon is in contact with the support on
the bottom of the tray.
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Loading the dishwasher
Items not suitable for
dishwashers:
Wooden cutlery and crockery or
–
items with wooden parts: these may
discolour and fade. The glue used in
these items is not dishwasher-proof
and wooden handles may come
loose after being washed in a dish
washer.
Craft items, antiques, valuable vases
–
and decorative glassware are also
not suitable for dishwashers.
Plastic items which are not heat re
–
sistant. The high temperatures in the
dishwasher may cause them to melt
or lose shape.
– Copper, brass, tin and aluminium
items may discolour or become matt.
– Colours painted over a glaze may
fade after a number of washes.
– Clouding may occur on glasses after
frequent washing. Do not wash
glassware containing lead crystal in
a dishwasher.
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Please note
Silverware
silver polish
ted at the end of a programme, where
water has not run off smoothly. It may
need rubbing dry with a soft cloth. Sil
ver treated in a silver immersion dip is
usually dry at the end of a programme
but may discolour.
Silver which has been in contact with
foods containing sulphur can discolour.
These include egg yolk, onions, mayon
naise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish brine
and marinades.
,
grease filter) must not be cleaned
with caustic alkaline commercial or
industrial cleaning agents. These
may damage material, or in extreme
cases, cause severe chemical reaction. See section "Adding detergent"
for information on suitable detergents.
previously cleaned with a
may still be damp or spot
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Aluminium components (e.g. a
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We recommend:
–
When purchasing new crockery and
cutlery, make sure they are dish
washer-proof.
–
There are no standard guidelines for
washing glassware. When in doubt,
wash glassware by hand.
–
If delicate glassware is washed in the
dishwasher ensure that only very low
temperatures are used (see
programme chart). This will reduce
the risk of clouding.
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Operating the dishwasher
Detergent
Only use detergents formulated
,
for domestic dishwashers. Do not
use washing up liquid.
You can use conventional powder de
^
tergent, tablets or liquid dishwasher
detergent.
Refer to the dosing instructions given
by the manufacturer on the packag
ing.
Put powder or liquid detergent into
^
the dispenser compartment.
^ Detergent tablets should only be put
into compartment II if this is recommended by the manufacturer.
If the manufacturer recommends inserting tablets in the cutlery basket
do not do so. Instead place them on
the inside of the door or directly into
the wash cabinet to help them dissolve properly.
Detergent manufacturers give the re
quired amount of detergent for a partic
ular programme on their packaging.
Use at least 30 ml of detergent for a
^
full load in the following programmes:
- Intensive,
-
- Universal plus,
- Universal,
- Normal,
-
- Economy.
If the manufacturer recommends a
larger amount of detergent, use the
amount recommended.
Failure to dispense the recommended amount of detergent may
impair cleaning results.
If you are using 2 in 1 or 3 in 1 combination tablets, please continue to
replenish the salt and rinse aid reservoirs as described in this booklet.
Otherwise the cleaning and drying
performance of the machine may
deteriorate over time.
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Operating the dishwasher
Adding detergent
Avoid inhalation of powder de
,
tergents and do not ingest dish
washer detergent! Dishwasher de
tergents contain irritant or corrosive
ingredients. They can cause burning
in the nose, mouth and throat if swal
lowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult a
doctor immediately if detergent has
been swallowed or inhaled. Keep
children away from detergents and
from the dishwasher when the door
is open. There could still be deter
gent residues in the cabinet. 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.
It is essential to follow the instructions given in the programme chart
at the end of the operating instruc
tions.
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-
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Press the opening catch on the de
^
tergent dispenser. The flap will spring
open.
The flap is always open at the end of a
programme.
-
For information
Compartment I holds max. 20 ml,
Compartment II holds max. 70 ml.
There are markings in compartment II
to assist with dispensing. The marks in
dicate a level of approx. 20, 25, 30 ml
when the door is open in a horizontal
position.
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^
Add the required amount of deter
gent and close the flap.
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^
Ensure that the detergent package is
properly sealed after use. Otherwise
the detergent can lose its effective
ness.
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Programme selection
Choose your programme according to
the type of load and how dirty it is.
In most cases this will be the Universal
programme or the Universal plus
programme.
These programmes are ideally suited to
everyday mixed loads with varying de
grees of soiling.
The different programmes and their
uses are described in the programme
chart at the end of this booklet.
The additional function "Top Solo" can
be selected with each programme. See
"Additional functions/Top Solo" for more
details.
Operating the dishwasher
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Operating the dishwasher
Switching on
^ Make sure the spray arms are not ob-
structed.
^ Close the door.
^ Open the stopcock, if it is closed.
^ Press the "On/Off" button (13).
The "Start/Stop" indicator light (17)
flashes and the indicator light (14) comes on next to the last programme selected.
Starting a programme
^
When selecting a programme, refer
to the programme chart at the end of
the operating instructions.
^
Then use the programme selector
buttons (19) to select the programme
you wish to use.
Use the % button to scroll down
through the programmes (14).
Use the $ button to scroll up through
the programmes.
The indicator light next to the selected
programme will come on.
^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (17).
The programme cycle begins. The
"Start/Stop" indicator light (17) and the
"Wash/Rinse" (14) indicator light and
the indicator light next to the
programme selected all come on.
Do not finish a programme prema
turely. Important programme stages
(e. g. reactivating the water softener)
could be omitted.
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Operating the dishwasher
Programme sequence
indicator lights (16)
The "Wash/Rinse" indicator light comes
on in the pre-wash, main wash, interim
rinse and final rinse stages of a
programme.
The "Drying" indicator light
during the drying stage of a
programme.
The "End" indicator light
when the programme has finished.
comes on
comes on
At the end of a programme
A programme has finished when the
"End" indicator light comes on in the
programme sequence display (16).
The dishwasher can now be opened
and unloaded (see "Unloading the dishwasher").
For safety’s sake it is advisable to always switch the dishwasher off if you
do not wish to start another programme
immediately.
Switching off
At the end of a programme:
Press the "On/Off" button (13).
^
The dishwasher continues to use
electricity until switched off using the
"On/Off" button.
If the dishwasher is not to be used for a
longer period of time, e. g. whilst on
holiday, the stopcock should be turned
off.
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Operating the dishwasher
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 clos
ing the door again, leave it ajar for
approx. 20 secs. This will enable the
temperature in the wash cabinet to
settle. Close the door firmly making
sure that it clicks into place.
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Changing a programme
Important:
If the detergent dispenser flap has
already opened, do not change the
programme.
If a programme has already started and
you wish to change it proceed as fol
lows:
Press the "Start/Stop" button (17) for
^
at least one second.
Then use the programme selector
^
buttons (19) to select the programme
you wish to use.
The indicator light next to the
programme selected (14) will come on.
^ Select additional function "Top Solo"
again if required.
^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (17).
The programme cycle begins.
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Additional options
"Top Solo" (18)
Operating the dishwasher
The "Top Solo" additional function is
recommended when there is only a
small amount of crockery and cutlery to
clean. With this function the majority of
the water is directed to the top and
middle spray arms in the dishwasher.
This means that the water jets are
aimed at items in the upper basket and
the cutlery tray if the dishwasher has
one.
As the middle spray arm also directs
water downwards, lightly soiled plates
or platters can be placed in the bottom
basket, and cutlery may be placed in
the cutlery basket if there are large
spaces between items. Do not place
dishes, bowls or other hollow contain
ers in the bottom basket.
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Because smaller amounts of crockery
are being washed the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer can be reduced to approx. 2/3 of
the total amount for the full load. Make
sure, however, when reducing the
amount dispensed that the cleaning result is not affected.
Using "Top Solo" will also save water
and energy.
For example, if using this function with
the "Economy" programme only 11 litres
of water and approx. 0.75 kWh of elec
tricity are used.
The "Top Solo" function can be selected
with all programmes.
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Operating the dishwasher
Switch the dishwasher on using the
^
"On/Off" button (13).
The "Start/Stop" indicator light (17) will
flash.
Then use the programme selector
^
buttons (19) to select the programme
you wish to use.
Press the "Top Solo" button (18).
^
The "Top Solo" indicator light (18) and
the indicator light for the selected
programme come on.
Press the "Start/Stop" button (17).
^
The programme cycle begins. The
"Start", "Wash/Rinse" and "Top Solo" indicator lights come on.
The additional function is automatically
deleted from memory at the end of the
programme cycle.
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Operating the dishwasher
Drying fan running time
During the drying phase, as long as the
door of the dishwasher remains closed,
moist air is expelled through the ventila
tion outlet for the drying fan. The drying
fan running time can be increased to
avoid the risk of damage to a worktop
fitted above the dishwasher. If this op
tion is selected, the fan will continue to
run for approx. 14 minutes after the end
of a programme.
Activating and deactivating in
creased drying fan running time:
^ Switch the dishwasher off using the
"On/Off" button (13).
^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (17) in
and whilst holding it in
dishwasher on using the "On/Off" button. Release the "Start/Stop" button
within two seconds.
^ Press the "Top Solo" button (18).
The "Salt" indicator light (15) will flash
and the "End" indicator light (16) will
come on.
If this is not the case the process must
be repeated.
switch the
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The fan running time is not increased,
if:
the uppermost programme indicator
–
light is flashing
The fan running time is increased, if
the uppermost programme indicator
–
light is lit up
If the drying heat setting is the one you
want (activated or deactivated):
Switch the dishwasher off using the
^
"On/Off" button (13).
If you wish to change the drying heat
setting:
^ Press the "Top Solo" button (18).
^ Press the "Start/Stop" button (17)
twice.
The "Start/Stop" indicator light (17) will
flash.
^
Switch the dishwasher off using the
"On/Off" button (13).
The change is now stored in memory.
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Operating the dishwasher
Unloading the dishwasher
Dishes tend to break and chip more
^
easily when they are hot.
Allow the dishes to cool until they are
comfortable enough to handle before
unloading them.
If you open the door fully after switch
^
ing off, the dishes will cool much
faster.
First unload the lower basket, then
^
the upper basket and finally the cut
lery tray (depending on model).
This will prevent water drops from the
upper basket and cutlery tray from
falling onto the dishes in the lower
basket.
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Check your dishwasher regularly
(approx. every 4 - 6 months). This
way faults and problems can be
avoided.
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 access
ing the circulation system and re-enter
ing 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.
Check the filter combination regularly
(every 4 - 6 months) and clean if necessary.
Cleaning and care
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-
Turn the handle anti-clockwise to re
^
lease the filter combination.
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^ Switch the dishwasher off before-
hand.
^
Lift the filter combination out of the
dishwasher. Remove any coarse par
ticles and rinse the filter under run
ning water. Use a nylon brush if nec
essary.
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Cleaning and care
To clean the underside of the filter, the
flap must be opened:
^ Pull back the yellow clip to do this.
^ Rinse all parts under running water,
using a nylon brush if necessary.
^ Then close the flap so that the clip
engages. Important: After cleaning
make sure that the clip has properly
engaged.
Replace the filter combination so that
^
it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet.
^ Secure the filter by turning the handle
in a clockwise direction.
,
Take care when you are fitting
the filter combination that it is secured in position correctly. Otherwise coarse soil could get into the
circulation system and cause a
blockage.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the spray arms
Particles of food can get stuck in the
spray arm jets and bearings. The spray
arms should therefore be inspected
and cleaned regularly (approx. every
4 - 6 months).
Switch the dishwasher off before
^
hand.
Remove the spray arms as follows:
Take out the cutlery tray (if your dish
^
washer is fitted with one).
Press the top
^
engage the inner ratchet. Then unscrew the spray arm.
spray arm upwards to
-
Remove the lower basket.
^
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^ Pull the lower
wards to remove it.
spray arm firmly up-
^
Lift up the middle
gage the ratchet. Then unscrew the
spray arm b.
spray arm b to en
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^
Use a pointed object to push food
particles into the spray arm jets.
^
Rinse thoroughly under running wa
ter.
^
Replace the spray arms and check
that they rotate freely.
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the wash cabinet
The wash cabinet is largely self-clean
ing, 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 cleaner.
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Cleaning the door and the door
seal
Wipe the door seals regularly with a
^
damp cloth to remove food deposits.
^ 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. Any soiling
should be wiped off these surfaces
before the door is closed.
Cleaning the control panel and
door front panel
Plastic panels:
This type of panel should only be
^
wiped with a damp cloth or suitable
cleaning agent designed for use on
plastic.
Do not use abrasive cleaning
,
agents, glass cleaning agents or
all-purpose cleaners. Because of
their chemical composition they
could cause serious damage to
plastic surfaces.
Stainless steel panels:
^ Clean using a proprietary non-abra-
sive cleaning agent designed specifically for use on stainless steel.To help
prevent re-soiling, proprietary conditioning agents for stainless steel can
also be used. Apply sparingly with an
even pressure in the direction of the
grain.
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Aluminium panels:
Aluminium is affected by the way that
light falls on it, by the surrounding envi
ronment and by the angle you observe
it from.
Aluminium is susceptible to scratching
and abrasion and must be treated with
due care.
^
Soiling should be removed as soon
as possible using a damp cloth and a
little washing up liquid.
,
Aluminium surfaces and controls
may suffer discolouration or damage
if soiling is left on them for too long.
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Wood door front panels:
Door fronts made from wood should
^
only be cleaned using a damp cham
ois leather and then dried with a soft
cloth.
Do not use any cleaning agents
,
containing ammonia or thinners.
These would damage the surface
structure.
E-Cloth:
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,
Part number 98013530, which is suit
able for cleaning surfaces such as
stainless steel, glass, plastic and
chrome without the use of chemicals.
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Cleaning and care
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Problem solving guide
With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected with
out calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money.
You should, however, note the following:
Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained per
,
son in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorised or
incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage the appliance.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The "Start/Stop" indica
tor light does not flash
after the appliance has
been switched on with
the "On/Off" button.
The dishwasher stops
during a programme.
The door is not properly
-
closed.
The appliance is not
plugged in.
The fuse is defective or
has tripped.
The fuse is defective or
has tripped.
Close the door firmly.
Insert the plug.
Replace the fuse
(see data plate for
minimum fuse rating).
Replace the fuse
(see data plate for
minimum fuse rating).
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The indicator light "In
let/Drain" lights up and
flashes alternately
The stopcock is closed. Open the stopcock fully.
-
The water inlet filter is
blocked.
The Waterproof system has
reacted.
Before rectifying the
problem you must:
Press the "Start/Stop"
–
button
Switch the dishwasher
–
off using the "On/Off"
button.
then:
Clean the water inlet fil
–
ter, see "Solving prob
lems".
Call the Miele Service Department.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The indicator light "In
let/Drain" is flashing and
the programme does not
continue.
-
Water intake is restricted.
Water outlet is restricted,
water remains in the wash
cabinet at the end of a
programme.
Before rectifying the prob
lem you must:
Press the "Start/Stop"
–
button
Switch the dishwasher
–
off using the "On/Off"
button.
Open the stopcock
–
fully.
Check the water inlet
–
filter and clean if nec
essary, see "Cleaning
the water inlet filter".
– The water pressure at
the intake is lower than
0.3 bar. Seek professional advice.
– Clean the filter combi-
nation, see "Cleaning
and Care".
– Clean the drain pump,
see "Cleaning the drain
pump and non-return
valve".
–
Clean the non-return
valve, see "Cleaning
the drain pump and
non-return valve".
–
Remove any kink in the
drain hose.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The "End", "Start/Stop"
and "Top Solo" indica
tor lights flash simulta
neously at the end of a
programme
There may be a technical
fault.
-
-
Press the "Start/Stop"
–
button
Switch the dishwasher
–
off using the "On/Off"
button.
After a few seconds:
Switch the dishwasher
–
on using the "On/Off"
button.
Then use the
–
programme selector
buttons to select the
programme you wish to
use.
– Press the "Start/Stop"
button
If the indicator lights flash
again, there is a technical
fault.
– Call the Miele Service
Department.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Knocking noise in the
wash cabinet
Rattling noise Items of crockery are in
Knocking noise in the
water pipes
The spray arm is knocking
against an item in the bas
ket.
secure in the wash cabi
net.
This may be caused by
the on-site installation or
the cross-section of the
piping.
-
Interrupt the programme,
rearrange items which are
obstructing the spray arm.
Interrupt the programme,
rearrange the items of
crockery.
This has no influence on
dishwasher function. If in
doubt contact a suitably
qualified plumber.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The dishes are not clean The dishes were not
loaded correctly. Dishes
were placed inside other
pieces, water could not
access all surfaces.
The outlet of the water in
take pipe for the middle
spray arm was covered.
An insufficient amount of
water flowed into the mid
dle spray arm.
The programme was not
powerful enough.
Not enough detergent
was dispensed.
Tall items are blocking the
path of the spray arms.
The spray arm jets are
blocked.
The filter combination in
the base of the wash cabi
net is not clean or is not
correctly fitted.
This may cause the spray
arm jets to get blocked.
The non-return valve is
open and blocked. Dirty
water has flowed back
into the wash cabinet.
See notes in "Loading the
dishwasher".
Make sure that dishes
placed in the rear section
of the upper basket do not
cover the opening.
-
Select a more intensive
programme, see
"Programme chart" at the
end of these operating instructions.
Use more detergent, see
"Operating the dishwasher".
Rearrange the items so
that the spray arms can
rotate freely.
Clean the spray arm jets,
see "Cleaning and Care".
Clean and/or replace the
-
filter combination cor
rectly. Clean the spray
arm jets, see "Cleaning
and Care".
Clean the drain pump and
the non-return valve, see
"Cleaning the drain pump
and non-return valve".
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Dishes and glasses are
not dry or are flecked
White residue is visible
on cutlery and crockery,
clouding occurs on
glassware; film can be
wiped off
Smearing appears on
glassware and cutlery,
there is a bluish sheen
on the surface of glass
ware; film can be wiped
off
The rinse aid amount may
be insufficient or the rinse
aid reservoir empty.
Crockery was taken out of
the cabinet too soon.
Not enough rinse aid was
used.
There is no salt in the salt
reservoir.
The salt reservoir cap has
not been screwed on correctly.
The water softener is programmed to a setting
which is too low.
Combination dishwasher
detergent tablets containing rinse aid and/or salt
may have been used.
These are unsuitable as
long term use can impair
the softener unit.
The rinse aid dosage is
set too high.
-
Increase the dosage or
replenish the reservoir,
see "Before using for the
first time".
Leave it in for longer, see
"Operating the dish
washer".
Increase the dosage, see
"Before using for the first
time".
Add dishwasher reactiva
tion salt, see "Before using
for the first time".
Replace it making sure it
screws back on correctly.
Programme a higher setting, see "Before using for
the first time".
Use a standard liquid,
tablet or powder detergent.
Reduce the dosage, see
"Before using for the first
time".
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Glassware is dull and
discoloured; film cannot
be wiped off
Tea or lipstick stains
have not been com
pletely removed
Plastic items are discol
oured
There are rust stains on
cutlery.
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Glassware is not
dishwasherproof. The sur
faces are affected.
The wash temperature of
the selected programme
was too low.
The bleaching effect of
the detergent used is too
low.
Natural dyes e.g. from
-
carrots, tomatoes or
ketchup may be the
cause. The amount of detergent used or its bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with natural
dyes.
The salt reservoir cap has
not been screwed on correctly.
The affected items are not
corrosion resistant.
The "Pre-wash"
programme was not run
after dishwasher salt was
added. Traces of salt
have got into the wash cy
cle.
There is no remedy.
Purchase glassware
which is dishwasherproof.
Select a programme with
a higher wash tempera
ture.
Use a different type of de
tergent.
Use more detergent, see
"Operating the dish
washer".
Discolouration is irreversible.
Replace it making sure it
screws back on correctly.
There is no remedy.
Purchase cutlery which is
dishwasher-proof.
Always run the "Pre-wash"
programme after adding
dishwasher salt.
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Problem solving guide
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The detergent lid cannot
be closed properly.
Detergent residue is left
in the dispenser at the
end of a programme
Water remains in the
wash cabinet at the end
of a programme
Clogged detergent resi
due is blocking the catch.
The dispenser was still
damp when detergent
was added.
The filter combination in
the wash cabinet is
clogged.
The drain pump or non-return valve may be
blocked.
The drain hose is kinked. Remove any kink in the
Remove the residue.
-
Make sure the dispenser
is dry before adding de
tergent.
Before rectifying the prob
lem you must:
Press the "Start/Stop"
–
button
Switch the dishwasher
–
off using the "On/Off"
button.
Clean the filter combination, see "Cleaning and
Care".
Clean the drain pump and
the non-return valve, see
"Cleaning the drain pump
and non-return valve".
drain hose.
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Cleaning the water inlet filter
Solving problems
A filter is incorporated in the screw con
nection 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 hose threaded union. This filter is available from the Miele
Spares Dept.
Cleaning the filter:
^ Disconnect the dishwasher from the
mains supply (switch off at the mains
socket, pull out the plug , switch off
the appropriate circuit at the fuse box
or withdraw the mains fuse).
^
Turn off the stopcock.
^
Unscrew the inlet hose.
-
Carefully remove the rubber seal.
^
^ Withdraw the filter using pointed pli-
ers and rinse clean under running
water.
^ Replace the filter and seal, making
sure they are sitting correctly.
^ Reconnect the inlet hose to the stop-
cock, making sure it goes on correctly and is not cross-threaded.
^
Turn on the stopcock gradually to test
for leaks. If there is a leak, the inlet
hose might not be on securely, or it
may have been screwed on at an an
gle. Unscrew and reconnect the wa
ter inlet valve correctly.
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Solving problems
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.
Take the filter combination out of the
^
wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and
care", "Cleaning the filters in the wash
cabinet").
Scoop the water out of the cabinet
^
using a suitable container.
^ Raise the locking clamp for the
non-return valve.
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Solving problems
^ Lift up the non-return valve and rinse
well under running water.
^ Remove all foreign objects from the
non-return valve.
The drain pump is situated under the
non-return valve (see arrow).
^ Remove all foreign objects from the
drain pump (watch out for glass or
bone splinters which are particularly
difficult to detect and could cause injury). Turn the drain pump impeller by
hand to check that there are no more
obstructions.
^ Carefully replace the non-return valve
and secure it with the locking clamp.
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After sales service
Should you still have any difficulties,
please contact:
Your Miele Dealer
–
or
The Miele Service Department (see
–
back cover for address).
Please quote the model type and
^
number of your appliance.
This information is given on the data
plate at the top of the door.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded to improve our service.
Programme update function - PC
The programme update function (PC =
Programme correction) is designed to
enable a service technician to update
your machine’s electronics in keeping
with advances in technology.
The indicator or check light marked
"Salt PC" is used as the interface for this
programming.
Information regarding programme updates will be made known by the Miele
Company as and when such develop
ments become available.
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Optional accessories
To make the most of your dishwasher
If you would like … you will need to order …
... to wash bottles,
e. g. milk or baby bottles
… . to wash long-stemmed glassware … . a glassware insert for the upper
… . to wash additional items of cut
lery
… . a bottle holder
basket
… . a small cutlery basket for the
lower basket
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Comparison tests
Model G 6XX (For model number see data plate)
Test standard: EN 50242 / IEC 704
Standard programme Economy
for comparison tests
(energy label):
Note: The Universal Plus 55 ° programme for normal
soiling has increased wash and drying
results with shorter running times and
increased energy requirements.
Amount washed: 12 place settings
Amount of detergent: 30g only
Rinse aid dispensing: Setting 3 (approx. 3 ml)
Noise measurements: Before starting a programme to measure noise,
the dishwasher door must first be opened completely,
and then closed.
Doing this will automatically close the ventilation outlet
for the Turbothermic process.
in compartment II.
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Comparison tests
Dishwashers with cutlery basket
Spoon inserts: Fit the two inserts into the cutlery basket
(see section on loading the dishwasher, spoon inserts)
Place six spoons at intervals in each insert.
Upper basket
Lower basket
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Comparison tests
Dishwashers with cutlery tray
Upper basket
Lower basket
Cutlery tray
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Comparison tests
Model G 8XX (For model number see data plate)
Test standard: EN 50242 / IEC 704
Standard programme Economy
for comparison tests
(energy label):
Note: The Universal Plus 55 ° programme for normal
soiling has increased wash and drying
results with shorter running times and
increased energy requirements.
Amount washed: 14 place settings
Amount of detergent: 30g only
Rinse aid dispensing: Setting 3 (approx. 3 ml)
Noise measurements: Before starting a programme to measure noise,
the dishwasher door must first be opened completely,
and then closed.
Doing this will automatically close the ventilation outlet
for the Turbothermic process.
Upper basket
in compartment II.
Lower basket
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Comparison tests
Cutlery tray
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Transport
Should you ever need to move the dish
washer, e.g. when moving house, note
the following:
Empty the dishwasher,
–
Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses,
–
mains cable, cutlery baskets, lower
basket
Transport the dishwasher in the up
–
right position.
If unavoidable, it may be transported
on its back.
Do not transport it on its side or on
the door as residual water still in the
appliance will leak out of it.
This residual water could get into the
electronic unit and cause a fault.
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Programme chart
Model G 6XX
Programme When to use Detergent
Compartment
II
(Wash cycle)
Intensive 75 ° for normally soiled pots, pans, dishes etc with dried on soiling;
Universal
Plus 55 °
Universal 55 ° for normal everyday loads 100 %
Normal 50 ° with a shorter wash time for
Economy
Pre-wash for rinsing crockery to avoid smells, if a complete cycle is not yet
1) Standard programme for energy labelling.
for very heavy soiling, add 20% more detergent to compartment I
with a longer wash time for normally soiled crockery
with dried on soiling
lightly to normally soiled crockery
where soiling has not dried on
1)
for normal everyday loads,
energy saving programme
needed.
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
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Pre-
wash
12
XX
Programme chart
Programme sequence Consumption Duration
Energy kWh Water h:min
-
Hot
water
con
nection
(55 °C)
Main
wash
X
75 °
55 °
X
55 °
X
50 °
Interim
rinse
XX
XX
XX
XX
Final
rinse
75 °
65 °
65 °
65 °
Litres Cold
-
Hot
water
con
nection
(55 °C)
water
con
nection
(15 °C)
Drying Cold
water
con
nection
(15 °C)
X 1.7 1.2 13 2:24 2:02
X 1.25 0.7 17 1:52 1:39
X 1.2 0.6 13 1:24 1:11
X 1.2 0.6 13 1:02 0:55
-
X
45 °
X 0.06 0.06 5 0:11 0:11
When washing a full load in the Intensive Programme, the Universal Plus Programme, the Universal
Programme, the Normal Programme and the Economy Programme at least 30 ml of detergent are required. If the detergent manufacturer recommends using more than this you should dispense the
amount they suggest.
For the Intensive Programme add an additional 5-7 ml to compartment I.
For the additional function "Top Solo" add detergent according to the soiling level of the crockery to
compartment II only (approx. 2/3 of the total amount required for a full load).
Values quoted are in accordance with EN 50242. Results in the home may differ.
XX
55 °
X 1.05 0.6 13 2:48 2:37
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Programme chart
Model G 8XX (For model number see data plate)
Programme When to use Detergent
Compartment
II
(Wash cycle)
Intensive 75 ° for normally soiled pots, pans, dishes etc with dried on soiling;
Universal
Plus 55 °
Universal 55 ° for normal everyday loads 100 %
Normal 50 ° with a shorter wash time for
Economy
Pre-wash for rinsing crockery to avoid smells, if a complete cycle is not yet
1) Standard programme for energy labelling.
for very heavy soiling, add 20% more detergent to compartment I
with a longer wash time for normally soiled crockery
with dried on soiling
lightly to normally soiled crockery
where soiling has not dried on
1)
for normal everyday loads,
energy saving programme
needed.
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
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Pre-
wash
12
XX
Programme chart
Programme sequence Consumption Duration
Energy kWh Water h:min
-
Hot
water
con
nection
(55 °C)
Main
wash
X
75 °
55 °
X
55 °
X
50 °
Interim
rinse
XX
XX
XX
XX
Final
rinse
75 °
65 °
65 °
65 °
Litres Cold
-
Hot
water
con
nection
(55 °C)
water
con
nection
(15 °C)
Drying Cold
water
con
nection
(15 °C)
X 1.8 1.3 13 2:24 2:02
X 1.35 0.8 17 1:52 1:39
X 1.3 0.7 13 1:24 1:11
X 1.3 0.7 13 1:02 0:55
-
X
45 °
X 0.06 0.06 5 0:11 0:11
When washing a full load in the Intensive Programme, the Universal Plus Programme, the Universal
Programme, the Normal Programme and the Economy Programme at least 30 ml of detergent are required. If the detergent manufacturer recommends using more than this you should dispense the
amount they suggest.
For the Intensive Programme add an additional 5-7 ml to compartment I.
For the additional function "Top Solo" add detergent according to the soiling level of the crockery to
compartment II only (approx. 2/3 of the total amount required for a full load).
Values quoted are in accordance with EN 50242. Results in the home may differ.
XX
55 °
X 1.08 0.7 13 2:48 2:37
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Technical data
Dishwasher model * G 6XX G 8XX
Height freestanding 84.7 cm
(adjustable +4.0 cm)
Height built-in 81.7 cm
(adjustable + 5.0 cm)
Height of building in recess 82 cm (+ 5.0 cm) 84 cm (+ 5.0 cm)
Width 59.8 cm 59.8 cm
Width of building in recess 60 cm 60 cm
Depth:
Freestanding
Built-in
Depth with door open
Freestanding
Built in
Weight:
Freestanding
Freestanding SC#
Built under
Built under SC#
Integrated
Integrated SC#
Voltage
60 cm
57 cm
118.5 cm
115.5 cm
approx. 61.5 kg
approx. 63 kg
approx. 57.5 kg
approx. 59 kg
approx. 53.5 kg
approx. 55.5 kg
-
83.7 cm
(adjustable + 5.0 cm)
57 cm
-
120.5 cm
-
approx. 59.5 kg
approx. 61 kg
approx. 55 kg
approx. 56.5 kg
Rated load see data plate at the top of the door
Fuse rating
Test marks VDE, radio and television
suppressed
Water pressure (flow rate): 0.3 - 10 bar pressure 0.3 - 10 bar pressure
Hot water connection up to max. 60 °C up to max. 60 °C
Delivery head max. 1 m max. 1 m
Drainage length max. 4 m max. 4 m
Mains connection cable approx. 1.7 m approx. 1.7 m
Capacity 12 place settings 14 place settings
* see data plate for model number SC # = Dishwasher with cutlery tray
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VDE, radio and televi
sion suppressed
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