Miele G 881, G 681 Operating instructions

Operating instructions

for G 681 / G 881 dishwasher

To prevent accidents and
machine damage, read
the Operating Instructions
before installing or using
the machine. M.-Nr. 05 255 501

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Contents

Contents

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

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

Control panel (facia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

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

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

Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disposal of an old machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

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

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

Child Safety Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

Programming and setting the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Programming and changing the water hardness level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting the water hardness selector in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the dosage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Loading examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjustable cup racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Program sequence indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Time display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Light ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

At the end of a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Turning off the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Interrupting a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Additional features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

“Top Solo” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Delay start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cleaning the door panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Cleaning the water intake filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Guide to the appliance

Guide to the appliance

View of the dishwasher

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

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8 Four height adjustable feet

9 Filter combination
10 Salt reservoir
11 Dual compartment detergent

dispenser

12 Rinse aid reservoir

(with dosage selector)

13 Data plate

Control panel (facia)

Guide to the appliance

14 “On/Off” button
15 Time display
16 Program sequence display
17 Check/Refill indicators
18 Program selector with light ring
19 “Delay Start” buttons

20 “Top Solo” button
21 “Start” button
22 Child safety lock
23 Door release
24 Vent for drying fan

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Please follow all basic safety
precautions when operating
this dishwasher.

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

Repairs should only be performed

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

This dishwasher should only be in

stalled under a continuous
countertop secured to adjacent
cabinetry.

The dishwasher must be electri

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

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

Only use detergents and rinse aids

recommended for residential dish­washers.

Do not use the dishwasher unless

all panels are in place.

Do not allow children to play in or

on the dishwasher.

Keep all detergents and rinse aids

out of the reach of children.

Dishwasher detergents contain

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

Do not tamper with the

controls.

Do not drink water from the dish

washer.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When loading dishes and
cutlery:

– Place sharp items away from the

door seal to prevent damaging the
seal.

– Load knives pointing down to

prevent injuries.

Do not wash plastic items unless

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

Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the

door or baskets of the dishwasher.

When disposing of a dishwasher,

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

Under certain conditions, hydrogen

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

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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ

AVERTISSEMENT

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

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

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

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Les réparations doivent être

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

Installer uniquement ce

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

Vous devez mettre le lave-vaisselle

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

Utiliser uniquement des détersifs et

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

Ne pas utiliser le lave-vaisselle à

moins que tous les panneaux
soient bien en place.

Ne pas permettre aux enfants de

jouer dans ou sur le lave-vaisselle.

Ranger tous les détersifs et

produits de rinçage hors de la
portée des enfants.

Les détersifs pour lave-vaisselle

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

Ne pas modifier les commandes.

Ne pas boire l’eau du meuble de

lavage.

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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ

Au moment de remplir le

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

Ne pas laver les articles en

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

Ne pas abuser et ne pas vous

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

Enlever la porte et couper le cor-

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

Dans certaines conditions, un

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

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CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS.

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Caring for the environment

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing
material

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

Disposal of an old machine

Before disposing of an appliance make
sure that the machine has been made
safe as outlined in the “Important Safety
Instructions” by removing power cords
and doors.

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Energy saving washing

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

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

For lowest energy consumption and

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

^ For fastest possible wash times, yet

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

^ Make full use of the baskets without

overloading for the most economical
washing.

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^ For small loads:

Select the “Top Solo” function (see
“Additional features”).

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Choose a program that best suits
the degree of soiling and the type of
dishes being washed.

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If baskets are only half full, select the
“Economy” program.

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Use the correct amounts of detergent
and rinse aid.

Before using for the first time

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

Setting the water softener

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

Before using for the first time

Add correct detergent amount

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

­sults. See “Adding detergent”.

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Cleaning results vary among detergent

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

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

Adding rinse aid

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

Only

use detergents and rinse aids for-

mulated for domestic dishwashers.

Choose the correct program

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

Load dishes correctly

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

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

These should be regularly inspected
and cleaned.

See the “Cleaning and care” section for

­more detailed information.

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

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Before using for the first time

Before using for the first time

To open the door

^ Press the release catch inside the

door grip.

If the door is opened during operation,
all functions will be interrupted.

To close the door

^ Push the baskets in.
^ Lift the door and push until it clicks

into position.

Child Safety Lock

The yellow key for the Child Safety
Lock is shipped on one of the
spikes at the front of the upper
basket. Remove the key before
using the dishwasher.

The Child Safety Lock is designed to
prevent children from opening the dish­washer.

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Use the provided key to lock or un
lock the Child Safety Lock.

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Horizontal =
the door is locked

Vertical =
the door can be opened

Before using for the first time

Water softener

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

The water softener must be filled with

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dishwasher salt for reactivation.
The dishwasher must be pro-

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grammed to correspond to the water
hardness in your area.

– Your local water authority will be able

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

If the hardness of your tap water is con­stantly lower than 8 gr/gal (140 ppm)
do not add dishwasher salt

. However,
the dishwasher must still be pro­grammed to correspond to the water
hardness level in your area.

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

If there is a fault, it will help the service
technician to know the hardness of your
tap water.

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Enter the water hardness below:

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Settings

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gr/gal ppm

1
2
3

4

5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

36-70 650-1260 36

20
40
50

70

90
110
130
140
160
180
200
220
230
250
270
290
310
320
340
360
380
400
410
430
450
470
490
500
520
540
560
580
590
610
630

* The dishwasher is programmed at

the factory for a water hardness level
of 4 gr/gal (70 ppm).

Setting shown in

time display

1
2
3

4

5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

gr/gal (ppm)

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Before using for the first time

Programming and setting the
water hardness level

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

Programming and changing the
water hardness level

The water hardness level which has
been programmed into the machine
can be checked and adjusted by using
the buttons on the control panel.

^ Turn the appliance off with the

“On/Off” button.

^ Press $ and “Start” simultaneously

and at the same time
washer on using the “On/Off” button.

A “P” and 2 figures will appear in the
time display.

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Turn the program selector to “Sani
Wash”.

The value corresponding to the pro
grammed water hardness level e.g.
“22” will appear in the time display.
The water hardness level is 22 gr/gal
(400 ppm).

turn the dish-

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If you wish to program a different water
hardness level:

Press the “Top Solo” button repeat

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edly until the value corresponding to
your water hardness level appears in
the display. This figure will be in
gr/gal. For instance if your water
hardness level is 30 gr/gal (540 ppm)
then the figure “30” will show in the
display.

Note:

Once the figure “36” is reached the
counter returns to “1”.

^ Press the “Start” button.
“SP” appears in the time display.
^ Press the “Start” button again.
The new water hardness level is stored

in memory.
The running time of the program which

the selector dial is set to is now shown
in the display in hours and minutes.
The “Time Left” indicator next to the
time display lights up.

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Turn the program selector to the
“Stop” position.

^

Turn off the dishwasher with the
“On/Off” button.

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If the water hardness level in memory is
the correct one:

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Turn the appliance off with the
“On/Off” button.

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Setting the water hardness selector
in the wash cabinet

Turn off the dishwasher with the

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“On/Off” button.

The water hardness selector in the
wash cabinet must be set according to
the following table.

The correct water hardness setting will
enhance wash results. Too high a
setting will lead to poor cleaning results
and an increase in water spots left on
glasses, dishes and cutlery.

Use a screwdriver to take the cover

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off the water hardness selector in the
wash cabinet.

Before using for the first time

Use a coin or screwdriver to adjust

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

gr/gal ppm Selector

1- 7 20- 130 3

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

setting (level)

The water hardness selector is preset
to setting “3”.

Example:

For a water hardness level of 8 gr/gal
(140 ppm).
Turn the water hardness level
selector to setting 2 (8 - 10 gr/gal).

^

Return the cover on the water hard
ness selector.

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Before using for the first time

Before using for the first time

Filling the salt reservoir

If your water hardness level is greater
than 8 gr/gal, the salt reservoir should
be filled before the first use and when
the “Salt” indicator lights. Only use wa
ter softener reactivation salt (1 - 4 mm
grain size); other salts may contain in
soluble additives which can impair the
water softener.

The salt reservoir holds approximately
4 lbs (2 kg) of salt.

-

-

To fill the salt reservoir:

Remove the lower basket.

^

Unscrew and remove the salt reser

^

voir cap.

-

Inadvertently filling the salt reser
voir with dishwashing detergent
will damage the water softener.
Make sure that only water soft­ener reactivation salt of the
proper grain size is used.

-

Before adding salt for the first time,
fill the reservoir with approximately
2 quarts (2 l) of water.

^ Place the provided funnel over the

salt reservoir.

^

Carefully fill with salt, grain size of
1 - 4 mm. The salt reservoir holds ap
proximately 4 lbs (2 kg) of salt de
pending of the brand used. As it is
filled, water will run out.

^

Clean any excess salt from the
threads of the reservoir opening.

^

Screw the cap on firmly.

If the dishwasher will not be used im
mediately after reactivation, run the
“Rinse & Hold” program. This will re
move any traces of salt from inside the
wash cabinet.

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Before using for the first time

Salt indicator

When the salt reservoir is empty, the
“Salt-PC” indicator will light, indicating
that it should be refilled with reactiva
tion salt.

After the reservoir has been filled, the
water softener is automatically reacti­vated the next time the dishwasher is
started. The “Softener” indicator will
light during this process.

Note:

If your water is soft (below 8 gr/gal) the
salt reservoir should not be filled with
salt. The indicator will remain lit and
should be disregarded or deactivated.

The “Salt-PC” indicator has also been
designed so that future program up
dates can be entered into the dish
washer. See the “After Sales Service”.

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-

-

Bypassing the Salt indicator

To bypass the salt indicator, you will
need a screwdriver and needle nose
pliers.

Remove the salt reservoir cap.

^

Looking into the salt reservoir, you will
see the top of the float chamber on the
right hand side

^ Using a screwdriver, carefully pivot

the float chamber towards the center
of the reservoir.

^

Using needle nose pliers, pull off the
cap

c from the float chamber and

remove the float

^

Replace the float chamber cap, push
the chamber back into its upright po
sition, and replace the salt reservoir
cap. The indicator should now re
main off.

b.

d.

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Before using for the first time

Rinse aid

Rinse aid is recommended to prevent
spotting on dishes and glassware that
normally occurs during the drying
cycle.

Filling the rinse aid reservoir with
detergent will damage the reservoir.
Only pour rinse aid formulated for
residential dishwashers into the
reservoir.

Adding rinse aid

^ Add rinse aid before the first use and

when ever the “Rinse aid” indicator
lights.

^ Press the button in the direction of

the arrow until the flap springs open.

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Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir

^

until it is visible on the surface of the
screen. Do not refill until the “Rinse
aid” indicator lights.

Before using for the first time

Rinse aid indicator

The rinse aid indicator on the control
panel will light when the rinse aid reser
voir needs refilling.

-

Only use rinse aid labeled for resi­dential dishwashers. Inadvertently
adding detergent to the rinse aid
dispenser will damage the dis­penser.

^ Press on the flap until you hear it

click shut. Failure to close it all the
way will allow water to enter the res
ervoir during the wash program.

^

Wipe up any spilled rinse aid.

The flap will remain closed during nor
mal operation.

There will be enough rinse aid left for
2 - 3 washes after it first lights.

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Before using for the first time

Setting the dosage

The dosage selector is preset to 3. This
dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse
aid per program. It can be adjusted
from 1 to 6, depending on your needs.

^ Use a higher setting if spots appear

on dry glassware.

^ Use a lower setting if streaking

appears on dishes or glasses.

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Loading the dishwasher

Loading the dishwasher

Do not wash items soiled with ash,
wax, grease or paint in the dish­washer.
Ash does not dissolve and will be
distributed through out the inside of
the dishwasher. Wax, grease and
paint will cause permanent discolor
ation or damage to the dishwasher.

Scrape food from dishes before

^

placing in the dishwasher but, do not
rinse dishes.

Load dishes so that water can reach

^

all surfaces.

^ Do not place dishes and cutlery in-

side other pieces where they may be
hidden.

^ Hollow items such as cups and

glasses should be inverted and
placed in the upper basket.

^ Concave based items should be

placed at an angle on top of the
coffee bar, so that water does not
pool.

Small cups and glasses should be

^

placed on the cup racks. Taller mugs
and glasses can be placed under
neath the rack.

The spray arms must not be blocked

^

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by items that are too tall or hang
through the baskets. Check clear
ance by manually rotating the spray
arms.

Some food may contain natural dyes
that can discolor plastics in the
dishwasher (e.g. carrots, tomatoes,
ketchup, etc.). The stability of plas
tic items are not affected by this dis­coloration.

-

-

-

^

To ensure good water coverage tall,
narrow, hollow pieces should be
placed in the center of the basket,
rather than in the corners.

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Loading the dishwasher

Loading the dishwasher

Loading examples

Upper basket

Using “Top Solo”

If “Top Solo” has been selected for use
with a wash program, all items must be
loaded into the upper basket and cut
lery tray. If your machine has a cutlery
basket, space the items so that water
can reach all sides of the cutlery.

Lightly soiled plates or platters can also
be placed in the lower basket if they
are spaced. Do not place dishes, pans
or other hollow items in the lower bas
ket when using “Top Solo”.

-

-

For small, lightweight, or delicate items
such as cups, saucers, glasses, and
dessert bowls. Flat pans can also be
placed in the upper basket.

Long items such as soup ladles, mixing
spoons and knives should be placed
across the front of the top basket.

See “Additional features” for more infor
mation on “Top Solo”.

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Loading the dishwasher

Adjustable cup racks

Loading the dishwasher

Coffee bar (select models)

To make room for tall glasses raise
the rack and lower it to double stack
smaller pieces.

To allow water to run off the bottom of
coffee mugs, place slanted on top of
the coffee bar. The bar can also be
used to separate two rows of glasses to
protect them from leaning against each
other. To stack wide items, flip the bar
to the right.

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Loading the dishwasher

Adjusting the upper basket

The upper basket height is adjustable.
If tall items are being washed, more
room can be made by raising or lower
ing the upper basket.

Do not set the angle to the extreme;
one side at the highest setting and one
side at the lowest. This will block the
middle spray arm.

Slide the upper basket out.

^

^

Pull up the levers at the sides of the
upper basket and adjust the basket
height.

^

Release the levers and the basket
will lock in place.

Depending on the setting of the upper
basket, the following plate dimensions
can be accommodated.

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Model G 6XX

Upper

basket

position

Top 5 3/4"

Middle 6 1/2"

Bottom 7 1/2"

Model G 8XX

Upper

basket

position

Top 7 3/4"

Middle 8 1/2"

Bottom 9 3/8"

Plate diameter

Upper

basket

(15 cm)

(17 cm)

(19 cm)

Plate diameter

Upper

basket

(20 cm)

(22 cm)

(24 cm)

Lower

basket

12"

(30 cm)

11"

(28 cm)

10"

(26 cm)

Lower

basket

12"

(30 cm)

11"

(28 cm)

10"

(26 cm)

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Loading the dishwasher

Lower basket

For larger and heavier items such as
plates, serving platters, saucepans.
Small items such as saucers can also
be placed in the lower basket.
Do not place thin, delicate glassware in
the lower basket unless a special glass
ware insert is installed.

Dishwashers with a cutlery tray

Height limit

-

The guide at the front of the upper bas­ket determines the maximum height for
items placed in the lower basket so that
the middle spray arm is not blocked.

Glassware insert (select models)

Dishwashers with a cutlery basket

The glassware insert can be fitted in the
left or right of the bottom basket in
place of a removable insert. Very tall
glasses, can be held more securely by
the vertical supports.

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Loading the dishwasher

Bottle holder

The bottle holder e.g. for milk or baby
bottles, can be inserted into the bottom
basket in more than one place. Position
in any area marked white in the illustra­tion. Do not place in areas marked “X”,
water cannot adequately cover bottles
in these areas.

Cutlery

Dishwashers with a cutlery basket.

^ Unsorted cutlery should be placed in

the cutlery basket with handles down
for maximum water coverage.

However, to prevent injuries, cutlery
with sharp points should be placed
with sharp edges pointed down.

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Place small spoons in the individual
slots on both sides of the cutlery bas
ket.

-

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 for better water coverage.

^ If needed, place an insert onto the

front and rear of the cutlery basket.

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Loading the dishwasher

Insert the spoons with the handles

^

pointed down, only using every other
slot.

To remove the inserts:
^ Press the engaged hooks inwards

(use a spoon handle if necessary)
and remove the insert by pulling up
wards.

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Loading the dishwasher

Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC)

To make unloading easier, cutlery can
be grouped in zones, one for knives,
one for forks, etc.

Place the blades of knives and the tines
of forks between the holders. Spoons
should be placed in the opposite direc­tion with handles between the holders.

Longer items such as soup ladles,
spatulas, mixing spoons and long
knives should be placed lengthwise in
the indentation in the middle of the cut
lery tray.

The upper spray arm must not be
blocked by large items.

The cutlery tray insert is removable.

Spoon heads should be placed so that
water can run off freely.

-

If the spoon handles do not fit between
the holders then position them like the
forks and knives.

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Loading the dishwasher

Items not suitable for dish

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washers:

Cutlery with wooden handles.

–

Wooden cutting boards.

–

Glued items such as old knives with

–

handles that are glued together
around the shank of the blade.

Hand made craft items, antique or

–

decorative glassware.
Copper, brass or tin.

–

Plastic items that are not heat resis

–

tant.

Please note:

– Silver or aluminum items may tarnish.
– Silverware previously cleaned with a

silver polish may be damp or spotted
at the end of a program where water
has adhered to the polish. This can
be rubbed off with a soft, dry cloth.
Silver that has been cleaned in an
immersion dip is usually dry at the
end of a program, but may tarnish.

-

Miele recommends:

Wash delicate glassware using the

–

“Economy” program or the “China &
Crystal” program to reduce the risk
of clouding.

There are no standard guidelines for

–

washing glassware but, when in
doubt wash by hand.

When purchasing new dishes and

–

cutlery, make sure they are dish
washer safe.

If crystal or delicate glasses will be

–

washed frequently, connect the dish
washer to cold, rather than hot water.

-

-

–

If let to dry, foods containing sulfur
can discolor silver. These include
egg yolk, onions, mayonnaise, mus
tard, legumes, fish, fish brine and
marinades.

–

Color painted over the glaze of
dishes may fade over time.

–

Clouding or etching may occur on
glasses after frequent washing.

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Operating the dishwasher

Operating the dishwasher

Adding detergent

Only use powder detergents or tab
lets formulated for residential dish
washers. Do not use gels or liquid
detergents.

-

Close the cover. The cover will al

^

ways be open at the end of a wash

-

program (except “Rinse & Hold” ).

Generally, filling the dispenser with
1 ½ tablespoons (25 ml) of detergent is
enough for most normally soiled loads.
For heavily soiled loads, or if food has
dried on the dishes, a program contain
ing a prewash cycle should be se
lected. Add an extra tablespoon (15 ml)
of detergent to compartment I, or place
directly on the inner door panel.

-

-

-

^ Press the latch on the detergent

dispenser. The cover will spring
open.

^

Fill the dispenser with 1 ½ table
spoons of powder detergent, or
place a detergent tablet into com
partment II.

Dishwasher detergents contain irri
tant and corrosive ingredients. They
can cause burns in the mouth and
throat if swallowed, or inhibit breath­ing. Keep children away from deter­gent and from the dishwasher when
the door is open.

To prevent children from coming into
contact with dishwasher detergent,
do not fill the detergent dispenser
until you are ready to start the dish
washer.

Capacities:
Compartment I (prewash) holds a maxi
mum of 3/4 ounce (20 ml) and Com
partment II (main wash) holds a maxi
mum of 2 3/4 ounces (70 ml) when
completely filled. The horizontal marks
in Compartment II indicate levels of ap
proximately 3/4, 1, and 1 1/4 ounces
(20, 25 and 30 ml) respectively.

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Choosing a program

Program selection

Choose a wash program depending on
the type of dishes and the degree of
soiling.

In most cases the “Light Wash”, “Nor
mal” or “Sani Wash” program will give
excellent results.

Available programs and their applica
tions are listed in the Program Chart.
The “Top Solo” feature can be used
with each of these programs.

For further information on “Top Solo”,
see “Additional features”.

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Operating the dishwasher

“Energy Saver” Program

Approximately 0.20 kWh of electricity is
used during this cycle.

Use this program for light to normally

^

soiled dishes. The water is not
heated in this program.

The dishwasher must be connected
to hot water of at least 45 °C/115 °F
for this program to clean well.

The drying result may not match that of
a program with a full drying cycle.

The higher the temperature of the in
coming water, the better the washing
and drying results will be.

^ Opening the door of the dishwasher

2-3 inches (5-6 mm) at the end of the
program will speed drying.

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Operating the dishwasher

Turning on the dishwasher

Make sure spray arms are not

^

blocked.

^ Close the door.
^ Open the water valve (if closed).
^ Press the “On/Off” button (14).

The light ring around the program se­lector (18) and the decimal point in the
time display (15) will light.

Starting a program

^

When selecting a program, refer to
the program chart in the operating in
structions.

^

Turn the program selector (18)
clockwise or counter clockwise to the
desired program.

The running time of the program se
lected shows in the time display (15) in
hours and minutes. The “Time Left” in
dicator next to the time display (15) and
the “Start” indicator (21) light.

-

-

Note:

“Delay Start” or “Top Solo” must be se
lected before the program is started
(see “Additional features”).

^ Press the “Start” button (21).
The program cycle begins. The “Start”

indicator light (21) goes out and the
“Rinse” indicator (16) lights.

If a program is ended prematurely,
important program steps (e. g. reac­tivating the water softener) may be
omitted.

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Operating the dishwasher

Program sequence indicator
lights (16)

The “Rinse” indicator light comes on in
the Rinse & Hold, Main wash, Interim
rinse and Final rinse stages of a pro
gram.

The “Drying” indicator lights
drying stage of the program.

during the

-

Time display (15)

The running time of the program se
lected appears in the time display (15)
in hours and minutes before a program
is started. During a program the time
left until the end of the program is dis­played. The “Time Left” indicator next
to the time display lights.

The time displayed may vary with the
same program. This is because of the
water inlet temperature at each intake
and because of the amount being
washed.

-

Each time a program is run the elec
tronic unit takes into account the new
conditions and calculates the program
time required. This new figure is then
displayed.

-

Light ring (18)

The light ring illuminates when the dish
washer is turned on and goes out at the
end of a program.
It will come on again if the program se
lector is turned to “Stop” or the door is
opened and then closed.

If the “Delay Start” feature is activated
the light ring will go out 10 minutes after
you have set the delayed start time.

It will come on again for 10 minutes if a
button on the control panel is pressed
or if the program selector is moved dur­ing this delay period.

-

-

When the dishwasher is first turned on
the display shows an average time for a
cold water intake.

Times shown in the program chart refer
to normal loads and average tempera
tures and are for guidance only.

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Operating the dishwasher

At the end of a program

A program has finished when no indica
tor lights are illuminated in the program
sequence display (16) and “0” shows in
the time display (15).

The dishwasher can now be opened
and unloaded (see “Unloading the
dishwasher”).

If the dishwasher is left closed the fan
will continue to run for a few more min
utes to remove any remaining moisture.
This process is not part of the program.

Do not open the door immediately after
a program has ended unless dishes or
cutlery are urgently needed.

Turn off the dishwasher once the wash
program has finished unless another
program is to be started immediately.

-

Turning off the dishwasher

At the end of a program:

­Turn the program selector (18) to

^

“Stop”.

The decimal point in the time display
(15) and the light ring around the pro
gram selector will light.

Press the “On/Off” button (14).

^

The decimal point in the time display
(15) and the light ring around the pro
gram selector go out.

The dishwasher continues to use
electricity until turned off using the
“On/Off” button.

If the dishwasher is not going to be
used for a long period of time, e. g.
while on vacation, it is advisable to turn
the water valve off.

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Operating the dishwasher

Interrupting a program

A program is interrupted as soon as the
door is opened.
When the door is closed, the program
will continue from the point it was at be
fore the door was opened.

Warning:
Water in the dishwasher may be
hot. There is a danger of being
burned!
Only open the door if absolutely
necessary and with extreme cau
tion. Before closing the door,
leave ajar for approximately
20 seconds. This will allow the
temperature in the wash cabinet
to settle. Close the door firmly
until it clicks into place.

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Changing a program

If a program has already started and
you wish to change it proceed as fol
lows:

­Turn the program selector (18) to the

^

“Stop” position.
Leave the program selector (18) in

^

this position for at least one second.
Then turn the program selector (18)

^

to the program you wish to use.
Press the “Start” button (21).

^

The program starts.

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Operating the dishwasher

Additional features

“Top Solo” (20)

The “Top Solo” feature is recommended
when washing a small load. With this
feature the most of the water is directed
only to the top and middle spray arms.
This means that the water jets are
aimed at items in the upper basket and
the cutlery tray if the dishwasher has
one.

The middle spray arm also directs wa­ter downwards, so 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 hol
low containers in the bottom basket.

Because a smaller load is being
washed the amount of detergent rec­ommended can be reduced to approx.
2/3 of the amount for a full load.
When using less detergent make sure
that cleaning results are not affected.

When using less detergent make sure
that cleaning results are not affected.

Using “Top Solo” will also save water
and energy.
For example, using this feature with the
“Economy 55 °C/130 °F” program uses
only 11 litres of water and approx.

0.8 kWh of electricity.

­“Top Solo” can be selected with all pro
grams.

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Switch the dishwasher on using the

^

“On/Off” button (14).

Operating the dishwasher

The light ring around the program se
lector (18) and the decimal point in the
time display (15) will come on.

Turn the program selector (18) clock

^

wise or anti-clockwise to the required
program.

The running time of the program se
lected appears in the time display (15)
in hours and minutes. The “Time Left”
indicator light next to the time display
(15) and the “Start” (21) indicator light
come on.

^ Press the “Top Solo” button (20).
The “Top Solo” indicator light (20) co-

mes on.
The running time shown in the time dis-

play (15) for the program selected will
change because the electronic unit has
taken the “Top Solo” function into ac­count

Note:

The “Delay Start” function can now be
selected (see next page).

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-

-

^

Press the “Start” button (21).

The program begins. The “Start” indica
tor light (21) goes out and the “Rinse”
(16) and “Top Solo” (20) indicator lights
come on.

The additional function is deleted from
memory at the end of the program cy
cle.

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Operating the dishwasher

Delay start (19)

The starting time of a program can
be delayed between 30 minutes and
24 hours.

With a delay start time of between
30 minutes and 9 hours 30 minutes the
delay is set in 30 minute stages. For
10 hours or more it is set in one hour
stages.

^ Turn the dishwasher on with the

“On/Off” button (14).

^ Press button $ or > (19).
The last delay start time used will show

in the time display (15). The “Time Left”
indicator light (15) goes out and the
“Delay start” indicator (19) lights.

^ Press button $ or > (19), to re-

duce or increase the delay start time.
If the button is kept pressed in the
time will automatically increase or
decrease.

The light ring around the program se
lector (18) and the decimal point in the
time display (15) will light.

^

Turn the program selector (18) clock
wise or counter-clockwise to the se
lected program.

The running time of the selected pro
gram appears in the time display (15) in
hours and minutes. The “Time Left” in
dicator light next to the time display
(15) and the “Start” (21) indicator light
come on.

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-

-

-

-

Note:

“Top Solo” can now be selected (see
previous page).

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Operating the dishwasher

Press the “Start” button (21).

^

The “Start” indicator light (21) goes out,
and the light ring goes out 10 minutes
later. If one of the buttons on the control
panel is pressed or the program selec
tor is turned during the delay start pe
riod the light ring will come on again for
10 minutes.

The delay time counts down in 1 hour
steps until the delay start period has
elapsed for delay start periods of over
10 hours, and in minutes for delay start
periods of under 10 hours.

Once the delay start period has
elapsed the selected program begins
automatically. The time left for a pro­gram to run then shows in the display,
the “Delay Start” indicator light goes out
and the “Time Left” indicator light and
the light ring come on.

How the delay start time is shown
in the time display:

up to 59 minutes:
example - 30 minutes = 30

between 1 hour and 9 hours 30 min
utes:
example - 5 hours = 5.00

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-

-

When using the “Delay Start”, make
sure that the compartment is dry
before adding detergent. Wipe dry
with a cloth if necessary.

Starting a program before the delay
start period has elapsed:

A program can be started before the
delay start period has elapsed. Pro
ceed as follows:

Turn the program selector (18) to

^

“Stop”.
Leave the selector in this position for

^

at least one second.

The “Delay Start” indicator light (19)
goes out.

^ Turn the program selector (18) to the

desired program.

Note:

If “Top Solo” was selected, then you will
need to select it again.

^ Press the “Start” button (21).
The program starts. The “Start” indica

tor light (21) goes out and the “Rinse”
indicator light (16) comes on.

-

-

10 hours and over:
example - 15 hours = 15 h

To avoid the danger of children
coming into contact with dishwasher
detergent:
Only fill the detergent dispenser
immediately before
gram, i.e. before pressing the“Start”
button, and activate the child safety
lock.

starting the pro

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39

Operating the dishwasher

Unloading the dishwasher

Dishes tend to break and chip more

^

easily when hot. Let dishes cool until
they are comfortable enough to han
dle before unloading.

Dishes will cool much faster if the

^

dishwasher door is opened a few
inches after a program has finished.

First unload the lower basket, then

^

the upper basket and cutlery tray (if
so equipped).
This will prevent water drops from the
upper basket and cutlery tray from
falling on dishes in the lower basket.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the filters in the wash
cabinet

The combination filter in the base of the
wash cabinet should be regularly in
spected and cleaned, every 4 - 6
months. Any broken glass or dishware
should be removed immediately.

Use caution when cleaning the
filters, non-return valve or drain
pump; glass or bone splinters
may be caught in the bottom of
the wash cabinet.

^ Turn off the dishwasher.

-

Cleaning and care

Turn the handle counterclockwise to

^

release the filters.

^

Lift the combination filter out of the
machine. Remove any coarse parti
cles and rinse under running water.
A nylon brush can be used.

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Cleaning and care

Turn the combination filter over and

^

open the coarse filter cover by pull­ing back on the locking tab.

^ After cleaning, make sure that the

coarse filter cover is properly locked
in place.

Return the combination filter so that it

^

lies flat in the base of the dishwasher.
Secure it by turning the handle clock­wise.

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Cleaning the spray arms

On occasion particles of food may get
stuck in the spray arm jets. They can be
easily cleaned as follows:

Turn off the dishwasher.

^

Take out the cutlery tray

^

(if equipped).

Cleaning and care

Push up on the upper

^

engage the ratchet mechanism and
unscrew the spray arm.

^

To remove the middle
cated beneath the upper basket,
gently push upwards until it engages
in the ratchet

^

Remove the lower basket.

b, and unscrew c.

spray arm to

spray arm lo

Lift up on the lower

^

move it.

-

^

To clean the spray arms, use a
pointed object such as a toothpick to
push the food particles into the jets.

^

Rinse under running water.

spray arm to re

-

^

After cleaning, replace the spray
arms.

Important:
After replacing the spray arms,
check that they rotate freely.

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the wash cabinet

Generally, the wash cabinet is self
cleaning, provided that the correct
amount of dishwasher detergent is
used.

If lime scale or grease deposits form,
they can be removed with a dishwasher
cleaner.

Cleaning the door and the
door seal

Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth

^

to remove any food particles.

^ Food residue and spilt liquids should

be wiped from the sides of the dish­washer door. These are outside of
the wash cabinet and are not
cleaned by water from the spray
arms.

Cleaning the control panel

Clean the control panel with a damp

^

cloth and mild detergent.

Do not use abrasive, all purpose, or
glass cleaners, they may damage
plastic surfaces.

Cleaning the door panel

Plastic laminate panels should be

^

cleaned using a non-abrasive
cleaner, or mild soapy water.

Panels made from wood should be

^

cleaned using a soft damp cloth and
an appropriate wood cleaner.

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Problem solving guide

Problem solving guide

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be corrected without a
service call.

Please note the following:

Repairs should only be performed by a Miele authorized and trained person in
accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized or incor
rect repairs could cause personal injury or machine damage.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The “Start” indicator
does not light after the
machine has been
turned on using the
“On/Off” button.

The dishwasher does
not start, after the
“Start” button has been
pressed; the “Start” in­dicator light comes on

The dishwasher stops
during a program

The “Intake/Drain” indi
cator lights during the
“Energy Saver” pro
gram

-

The door is not properly
closed.

The machine is not
plugged in.

The circuit breaker has
“tripped”.

The program selector is
at the “Stop” position.

The circuit breaker has
“tripped.”

The incoming water has

-

not reached the minimum
temperature of 113 °F (45
°C), the hot water system
may be overloaded, see
“Program Chart”.

Close the door firmly.

Insert the plug.

Reset the circuit breaker

– Turn the program se-

lector to the desired
program,

– Press the “Start” button

Reset the circuit breaker

–

Start the program
again.

–

If the indicator lights
again select a different
program.

-

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The “End”, “Start” and
“Top Solo” indicator
lights flash simulta
neously

-

There may be a technical
fault.

Turn the program se

–

lector to the “Stop” po
sition.

Turn the dishwasher off

–

using the “On/Off” but
ton.

After a few seconds:

Turn the dishwasher on

–

using the “On/Off” but
ton.

Turn the program se

–

lector to the desired
program.

– Press the “Start” but-

ton.

If the indicator lights flash
again, there is a technical
fault.

– Call the Miele Techni-

cal Service Depart­ment.

Despite the problem the
dishwasher can be used
in all programs but, the
water will not heat up.

-

-

-

-

-

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The indicator light
“Intake/Drain” is flash
ing and the program
does not continue

Knocking noise
in the wash cabinet

Rattling noise

A whistling noise is
heard during the pro
gram

-

Water intake is restricted.

Water outlet is restricted,
water remains in the wash
cabinet at the end of a
program.

The spray arm is knock
ing against something in
the basket.

Items are not secure in
the wash cabinet.

The seal of the circulation
pump sometimes makes

-

a whistling noise. This
may be due to the deter
gent.

Before fixing the problem
you must:

Turn the program se

–

lector to the “Stop” po
sition.

Turn off the dishwasher

–

using the “On/Off” but
ton.

Open the water valve

–

completely.
Check the water inlet

–

filter and clean if nec
essary, see “Cleaning
the water inlet filter”.

– 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.

-

Interrupt the program,
rearrange items that are
blocking spray arms.

Interrupt the program, re
arrange dishes.

This is not a problem. Try
another detergent. Con
sult the Miele Technical

-

Service Department if the
noise is persistent.

-

-

-

-

-

-

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Knocking noise in the
water pipes

Dishes are not clean

This may be caused by
the on site installation or
the cross-section of the
piping.

The dishes were not
loaded correctly. Dishes
were placed inside other
pieces and water could
not reach all surfaces.

The outlet of the water
feed for the middle spray
arm was covered. Not
enough water flowed into
the middle spray arm.

The program was not
powerful enough.

Not enough detergent
was dispensed.

Tall items are blocking
the spray arms.

The spray arm jets are
blocked.

The filter combination in
the base of the wash cab
inet is not clean or is not
correctly seated.
This may cause the spray
arms to be blocked.

The drain pump or
non-return valve may be
blocked.

This has no influence on
dishwasher function. If in
doubt contact a plumber.

See notes in “Loading the
dishwasher”.

Make sure that dishes in
serted in the rear of the
upper basket do not
cover the water feed
tube.

Select a more intensive
program see “Program
chart”.

Use more detergent, see
“Operating the dish­washer”.

Rearrange 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
arms, 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

Tea or lipstick stains
have not been com
pletely removed

White residue is visible
on cutlery and dishes,
clouding occurs on
glasses; film can be
wiped off

-

The rinse aid setting may
be insufficient, or the
rinse aid reservoir is
empty.

The water hardness se
lector in the wash cabinet
is set too high.

Dishes were removed too
soon.

The wash temperature of
the selected program was
too low.

The bleaching effect of
the detergent used is too
low.

Not enough rinse aid was
used.

There is no salt in the salt
reservoir.

The salt reservoir cap
was not correctly
screwed on.

The water softener is pro
grammed to too low of a
setting.

Phosphate-free detergent
was used.

Increase the dosage or
refill the reservoir, see
“Before using for the first
time”.

Set the selector to a lower

­setting, See “Pro
gramming and setting the
water hardness level”.

Leave dishes in longer,
see “Operating the dish
washer”.

Select a program with a
higher wash temperature.

Use detergent containing
chlorine.

Increase the dosage,
see “Before using for the
first time”.

Add reactivation salt,
see “Before using for the
first time”.

Reseat it making sure it
screws back on correctly.

-

Program a higher setting,
see “Before using for the
first time”.

Try detergent containing
phosphate.

-

-

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Smearing appears on
glasses and cutlery,
there is a bluish sheen
on the surface of
glasses; film can be
wiped off

Glassware is dull and
discolored; film can not
be wiped off

Plastic items are discol­ored

There are rust stains on
cutlery

Detergent residue is left
in the dispenser at the
end of a program

The detergent dispenser
lid can not be closed
properly

The rinse aid dosage is
set too high.

The water hardness se
lector in the wash cabinet
is incorrectly set.

Glassware is not dish
washer safe. The sur
faces are damaged.

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
was not screwed on
tightly.

The affected items are not
corrosion resistant.

The dispenser was still
damp when detergent
was added.

Clogged detergent resi
due is blocking the catch.

Reduce the dosage, see
“Before using for the first
time”.

Turn to the correct set

­ting, see “Before using for
the first time”.
There is no remedy for
damaged glassware.

There is no remedy.

-

-

Purchase dishwasher
safe glassware.

Use detergent containing
chlorine. Use more deter­gent, see “Operating the
dishwasher”.
Discoloration is not re­versible .

Screw the cap on firmly.

There is no remedy.
Purchase dishwasher
safe cutlery.

Make sure the dispenser
is dry before adding de
tergent.

-

Remove the residue.

-

-

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Water remains in the
wash cabinet at the end
of a program.

The filter combination in
the wash cabinet is
clogged.

The drain pump or the
non-return valve may be
blocked.

The drain hose is kinked. Remove the kink.

Before fixing the problem:

Turn the program se

–

lector to the “Stop” po
sition.

Turn off the dishwasher

–

using the “On/Off” but
ton.

Clean the filter combina
tion, see “Cleaning and
Care”.

Clean the drain pump
and the non-return valve,
see “Cleaning and care”.

-

-

-

-

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Solving problems

Solving problems

Cleaning the water intake filter

A filter is incorporated in the intake
hose attached to the dishwasher’s shut
off valve. If your water is hard, or the
pipes contain sediment; this filter may
clog and prevent enough water from
entering the wash cabinet. It can be
cleaned as follows:

-

The plastic valve housing on the in
take hose contains electrical com
ponents and should not be im
mersed, or run through water.

Cleaning the filter:

Disconnect the dishwasher from
electricity (unplug it or “trip” the circuit
breaker).

^ Turn off the main shutoff valve and

unscrew the intake hose.

^ Carefully remove the rubber seal.
^ Remove the filter using needle nose

pliers and rinse under running water.

-

-

-

Return the filter and seal. Make sure

^

they are seated correctly.

^ Screw the intake hose back on the

water valve, checking that it is not
cross-threaded.

^ Slowly turn on the valve and test for

leaks.

Installing an in-line water filter

^ If your water contains a large number

of insoluble substances, a filter be
tween the valve and the intake hose
connection is recommended. These
filters can be purchased from the
Miele Technical Service Department.

-

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Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve

Solving problems

Use caution when cleaning the fil
ters, non-return valve or drain pump;
glass or bone splinters may be
caught in the bottom of the wash
cabinet.

If the dishwasher is not completely
drained at the end of a program, the
drain pump or non-return valve may
be blocked.

To clean them:

^ Remove the combination filter.
^ Use a jug or bowl to scoop water out

of the wash cabinet.

-

Tilt the locking clamp to the side.

^

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Solving problems

Pull out the non-return valve.

^
^ Rinse the non-return valve under run-

ning water.

The drain pump is situated under the
non-return valve (see arrow).

^ Before returning the non-return valve,

check to make sure that the drain
pump is not obstructed. Spin the pro­peller several times in both direc­tions; it should turn smoothly.

^ Carefully refit the non-return valve

and secure it with the locking clamp.

^ Refit and secure the combination

filter.

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After sales service

After sales service

If you are unable to resolve a problem
or if the appliance is under warranty,
please contact your Miele Dealer or the
Miele Technical Service Department.
(See back cover for telephone num
bers).

Please have the model and serial num
ber of the appliance available. These
can be found on the data plate on the
upper inside edge of the dishwasher
door.

-

Program update function - PC

The “PC” indicator has the function of
Program Correction (PC). This allows a
technician to update the programming
of the dishwasher to make use of new
technological developments.

-

For example, if a detergent that gives
good wash results using only cold wa­ter were to become available, the wash
programs can be modified to take ad­vantage of this.

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Special accessories

Special accessories

To make the most of your dishwasher

If you would like... then you need...

...to wash bottles,
e. g. milk or baby bottles

...to wash a large number
of glasses

... to wash long-stemmed glassware ... a glassware insert for the upper

... to wash larger plates ... an insert for plates up to 12 ½”

... a bottle holder

...a glassware insert for the bottom
basket

basket

(32 cm) diameter

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Transport

To transport the dishwasher, e.g. when
moving to a new home, note the follow
ing:

Empty the dishwasher,

–

Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses,

–

cables, cutlery baskets.
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 because residual water in
the machine will leak. This residual
water could get into the electronic
unit and cause damage.

Transport

-

-

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Program chart

Program chart

Program When to use Detergent

3)

Normal
55 °C/130 °F

Sani Wash
55 °C/130 °F

Normal
65 °C/150 °F

Light Wash
55 °C/130 °F

Economy
55 °C/130 °F

chlorine

1)

free

Compart-

ment

II
(Wash
cycle)

for normal everyday loads 100 % 20 % 80 %

as Normal 55 °C/130 °F,
but with longer wash time for heavily soiled
loads, also suitable for chlorine free deter
gents

as Normal 55 °C/130 °F,
but at a higher temperature for stubborn

dried on food

for normal everyday loads,
particularly suitable for chlorine free deter­gents

for normal everyday loads,
particularly energy saving program

100 % 20 % 80 %

-

100 % 20 % 80 %

100 % 100 %

100 % 100 %

containing
chlorine

Compart-

ment

I

(Pre-wash)

2)

Compart-

ment

II
(Wash
cycle)

Special Program

China & Crystal
45 °C/115 °F

Rinse & Hold for rinsing dishes when a complete cycle is

Energy Saver for lightly to normally soiled dishware only

The dispensing method will depend on the type of detergent being used.

1) Use this ratio for:
– detergent which is chlorine and phosphate free

– detergent which is chlorine free but contains phosphates

In this instance the whole amount is placed in compartment II.

2) Use this ratio for:
– powder detergent which contains chlorine and phosphates

Divide the total amount, as shown, between compartment I and compartment II.

When washing a full load in the Light Wash Program, the Normal Program, the Intensive Program or
the Economy Program 1

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“Gentle program”, for lightly soiled and
heat sensitive tableware

not needed

select Energy Saver if the dishwasher is
connected to a hot water supply
(minimum temperature 45 °C/115 °F).
– see “Choosing a program”

1

/2tablespoons (25 ml) of detergent are needed.

50 % 50 %

100 % 20 % 80 %

1.

Pre-

liminary

pre-

wash

Program chart

Program cycle Usage Duration

2.

Pre-

wash

Main

wash

Interim

rinse

Final
rinse

Drying Cold

water

con

nection

(10 °C/

50 °F)

Electric

(kWh)

­nection
(49 °C/
120 °F)

water

con

Water Minutes

Liters/

Hot

Gallons

-

(approx.)

Cold

water

con
nection
(10 °C/

50 °F)

-

Hot

water

con

nection

(49 °C/
120 °F)

-

XX

55 °C/
130 °F

XX

65 °C/
150 °F

XX

65 °C/
150 °F

X
55 °C/
130 °F

X
45 °C/
115 °F

XX

45 °C/
115 °F

X 0.06 0.06 5 / 1.3 11 11

XXXXXX 0.124 / 6.3 63

If “Top Solo” is selected, the appropriate amount of detergent according to the level of soiling should
be added to compartment II only (approx. 2/3 of the total amount required for a full load).

XX

65 °C/
150 °F

XX

75 °C/
170 °F

XX

65 °C/
150 °F

XX

65 °C/
150 °F

XX

55 °C/
130 °F

XX

55 °C/
130 °F

X 1.62 0.8 24 / 6.3 150 114

X 2.40 1.5 19 / 5 185 145

X 1.82 1.1 24 / 6.3 156 110

X 1.62 1.1 14 / 3.7 131 110

X 1.30 0.75 14 / 3.7 120 90

X 1.08 0.55 19 / 5 93 68

3) Standard program for comparison tests

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Technical Data

Technical Data

Series designation HG01

Dishwasher
model *

Height

Width 23 9/16" (59.8 cm) 23 9/16" (59.8 cm)
Width of opening 23 5/8" (60 cm) 23 5/8" (60 cm)
Depth

(U and i models)
Depth with door open

(U and i models)

Weight approx. 123 Ibs.

Voltage 110/120 V AC 110/120 V AC
Rated load 12.5 A / 1500 W 12.5 A / 1500 W
Fuse rating 15 A 15 A

Water pressure

Water connection Max 140 °F (60 °C) Max 140 °F (60 °C)
Drain height max. 3 ft (1 m) 3 ft (1 m)

G 6XX G 8XX

32 1/4" (82 cm)
adjustable to
34 7/8" (88.6 cm)

22 1/2" (57 cm) 22 1/2" (57 cm)

45 1/2" (116 cm) 47 1/2" (120,5 cm)

(56 kg)

4.5 - 145 psi
(0.3- 10 bar)

33 1/8" (84 cm)
adjustable to
35" (89cm)

approx. 123 Ibs.
(56 kg)

4.5 - 145 psi
(0.3 - 10 bar)

Drain length max. 12 ft (3.5 m) 12 ft (3.5 m)
Power cord length approx. 4 ft (1.2 m) approx. 4 ft (1.2 m)
Capacity 12 place settings 14 place settings

* See data plate for model number

606162

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