Miele G 6XX manual

Operating instructions f or dishw ashers It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions before installing, commissioning or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine. G 05 714 431 M.-Nr .[...]

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Operating the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Appliance overvie w 1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 2 Cutlery tray (depending on model) 3 Upper basket 4 W ater feed for middle spray arm 5 Middle spray arm 6 Lower spray arm 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 D[...]

Control panel 13 "On/Off" button 14 Programmes / Pr ogramme indicator lights 15 Check/Refill indicators 16 Programme sequence display 17 "Start/Stop" button 18 "T op Solo" button 19 Programme selector buttons 20 Child safety lock 21 Door release 22 V entilation outlet for dr ying fan This instruction book applies to se[...]

This appliance conforms to current safety requir ements. Inappropriate use can however lead to personal injury and damage to property . Read the operating instructions carefully befor e 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 r ef[...]

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 [...]

T ake 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 wer e to come into contact with the heating element. Therefor e always place plastic items or any other [...]

The Miele W aterproof System of fers protection fr om water damage, pro - vided the following conditions are met: – The dishwasher is correctly installed and plumbed in. – The dishwasher is properly main - tained and parts are replaced wher e it can be seen that this is necessary . – The stopcock has been turned off when the appliance is not [...]

Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are envir onmentally 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 suf focation! Rather than just thr[...]

Before using the appliance f or the first time y ou require: – approx. 2 litr es of water , – approx. 2 kg dishwasher r eactivation salt, – domestic dishwasher detergent, – rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers. Every dishwasher is tested at the factory . There will be r esidual water in the appliance from this test. It is not an in[...]

T o open the door ^ Press the r elease catch inside the door grip and pull forward. If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically inter- rupted. T o close the door ^ Push the baskets right in, lift the door and push until it clicks into position. Child safety loc k The yellow key for the child safety lock is on one of the s[...]

W ater softener In order to achieve good cleaning r e - 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 int[...]

Programming the water har dness 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" but- ton (13). Release the "Start/Stop" button within two seconds. The "W ash/Rinse" indicato[...]

Setting the machine f or water har d - ness level 4.1 - 12.6 mmol/l (23°d - 70°d): ^ Using the programme selector but - tons % (19) keep pressing down through pr ogramme position 6 until the "W ash/Rinse" (16) indicator light flashes. Y ou are now in the second program - ming level. ^ Use the programme selector buttons (19) to select th[...]

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 corr espond to the water hardness level in your area. (The salt indicator light will still come on, but should be ignored). Important: Bef[...]

Salt indicator The salt indicator light comes on to no - tify you that the reservoir is empty . ^ The reservoir should then be r efilled with dishwasher salt for reactivation. (See: Filling the salt reservoir). After the reservoir has been filled, the water softener is automatically reacti- vated the next time the dishwasher is run. The salt indica[...]

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 r es - 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 r[...]

^ Add rinse aid only until it is visible on the surface of the filter in the opening. The rinse aid reservoir holds appr ox. 130 ml. ^ Close the flap firmly so that it clicks into place. Otherwise water would en- ter the rinse aid reservoir during a programme. ^ Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This prevents over -foaming occuring dur - ing the next [...]

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 ar e then used per programme. This is a r ecom- mended setting. If spots appear on crockery and glass- ware: ^ Use a higher setting. If clouding or smearing appears on crockery and glassware: ^ Use a l[...]

Note ^ Remove coarse food residues fr om 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. W ax, sand, lubricating grease and paint cause damage to the dishwasher . Crockery can[...]

Upper basket For small, lightweight, delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, des- sert bowls, etc. Shallow saucepans or casserole dishes can also be placed in the upper basket. Long items such as soup ladles, mixing spoons and long knives should be placed lying down across the fr ont of the upper basket. Note for "T op Solo" If a w[...]

Flap up rack T o make room for tall items raise the rack upwards. P ositioning rail (depending on model) The positioning rail can be flipped over to the middle of the basket for easy sorting and removing of crockery . Loading the dishwasher 23[...]

Adjusting the upper basket (depending on model) In order to gain mor e 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 ca[...]

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 tra y Dishwashers with cutlery basket Hinged spikes Both sides of the rear section can be lowered t[...]

Height limitation The stay at the front of the upper basket determines the max. height per missible for items placed in the lower basket to ensure they do not impede the move- ment 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 whi[...]

Cutlery Dishwashers with a cutlery basket ^ Unsorted cutler y should be placed in the cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards to ensur e optimum spray water access. , However , to avoid the risk of in - jury cutler y with sharp points should be placed with the handles up - wards. Place small spoons in the individual slots to either side of[...]

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 requir ed, place an insert onto the front and r ear of the cutlery basket. T o remove the ins[...]

Dishwashers with a cutlery tra y (SC) 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 a[...]

Items not suitable f or 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 ar e also not suitable for d[...]

Detergent , Only use detergents formulated for domestic dishwashers. Do not use washing up liquid. ^ Y ou 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 table[...]

Adding deter gent , 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[...]

Programme selection Choose your programme accor ding 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 ar e ideally suited to everyday mixed loads with var ying de - grees of soiling. The differ ent programmes and their uses are described in the pr ogramme c[...]

Switching on ^ Make sure the spray arms are not ob- structed. ^ Close the door . ^ Open the stopcock, if it is closed. ^ Press the "On/Of f" button (13). The "Start/Stop" indicator light (17) flashes and the indicator light (14) co- mes on next to the last programme se- lected. Starting a programme ^ When selecting a programme, [...]

Programme sequence indicator lights (16) The "W ash/Rinse" indicator light comes on in the pre-wash, main wash, interim rinse and final rinse stages of a programme. The "Drying" indicator light comes on during the drying stage of a programme. The "End" indicator light comes on when the programme has finished. At the en[...]

Interrupting a programme A programme is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. If the door is closed again, the programme will continue fr om the point it was at before the door was opened. , W ater in the dishwasher may be hot. Danger of scalding! Only open the door if absolutely necessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so. Before clo[...]

Additional options "T op Solo" (18) The "T op Solo" additional function is recommended when ther e 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 b[...]

^ 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 "T op Solo" button (18). The "T op Solo" indicator light (18) and the indicator light for the selecte[...]

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 dr ying 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 t[...]

Unloading the dishwasher ^ Dishes tend to break and chip mor e 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[...]

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 fr om the suds solution, preventing it access - ing the circulation system and r e-enter - ing the cabinet through the spray ar[...]

T o 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 pr operly engaged. ^ Replace the filter combination so that it lies [...]

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 (appr ox. every 4 - 6 months). ^ Switch the dishwasher off befor e - hand. Remove the spray arms as follows: ^ T ake out the cutlery tray (if your dish - washer is fitted with one). ^ Press t[...]

Cleaning the wash cabinet The wash cabinet is largely self-clean - ing, provided that the corr ect amount of detergent is always used. If, however , there are limescale or grease deposits in the cabinet these can be removed with a pr oprietary dishwasher cleaner . Cleaning the door and the door seal ^ Wipe the door seals regularly with a damp cloth[...]

Wood door fr ont panels: ^ Door fronts made fr om 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 microfibr e "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, P[...]

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corr ected with - out calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money . Y ou 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 r egulations. Unaut[...]

Prob lem P ossible 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. Before r ectifying the problem you must: – Press the "Start/Stop" button – Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Of f" button.[...]

Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy The indicator light "In - let/Drain" is flashing and the programme does not continue. Before r ectifying the prob - lem you must: – Press the "Start/Stop" button – Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Of f" button. W ater intake is restricted. – Open the stopcock fully . – Che[...]

Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy The "End", "Star t/Stop" and "T op 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/Of f" button. After a few seconds: – Switch t[...]

Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy Knocking noise in the wash cabinet The spray arm is knocking against an item in the bas - ket. Interrupt the programme, rearrange items which ar e obstructing the spray arm. Rattling noise Items of crockery are in - secure in the wash cabi - net. Interrupt the programme, rearrange the items of crockery . Knocking noi[...]

Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy The dishes are not clean The dishes wer e not loaded correctly . Dishes were placed inside other pieces, water could not access all surfaces. See notes in "Loading the dishwasher". The outlet of the water in - take pipe for the middle spray arm was covered. An insufficient amount of water flowed into the mi[...]

Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy Dishes and glasses are not dry or are flecked The rinse aid amount may be insufficient or the rinse aid reservoir empty . Increase the dosage or replenish the r eservoir , see "Before using for the first time". Crockery was taken out of the cabinet too soon. Leave it in for longer , see "Operating the [...]

Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy Glassware is dull and discoloured; film cannot be wiped off Glassware is not dishwasherproof. The sur - faces are af fected. There is no r emedy . Purchase glasswar e which is dishwasher - proof. T ea or lipstick stains have not been com - pletely remo ved The wash temperature of the selected programme was too low . [...]

Prob lem P ossible cause Remedy The detergent lid cannot be closed pr operly . Clogged detergent resi - due is blocking the catch. Remove the residue. Detergent residue is left in the dispenser at the end of a programme The dispenser was still damp when detergent was added. Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding de - tergent. W ater remains i[...]

Cleaning the water inlet filter 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[...]

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. W atch out for glass or bone splinters which could cause injury . ^ T ake the filter combination out of the wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and care[...]

^ Lift up the non-return valve and rinse well under running water . ^ Remove all foreign objects fr om the non-return valve. The drain pump is situated under the non-return valve (see arrow). ^ Remove all foreign objects fr om the drain pump (watch out for glass or bone splinters which are particularly difficult to detect and could cause in- jury).[...]

Should you still have any difficulties, please contact: – Y our 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 r ecorded to im- prove[...]

T o make the most of y our dishwasher If you w ould like … you will need to or der … ... to wash bottles, e. g. milk or baby bottles … . a bottle holder … . to wash long-stemmed glassware … . a glassware insert for the upper basket … . to wash additional items of cut - lery … . a small cutlery basket for the lower basket Optional acce[...]

Model G 6XX (For model number see data plate) T est standard: EN 50242 / IEC 704 Standard pr ogramme Economy for comparison tests (energy label): Note: The Universal Plus 55 ° pr ogramme for normal soiling has increased wash and drying results with shorter running times and increased energy r equirements. Amount washed: 12 place settings Amount of[...]

Dishwashers with cutlery basket Spoon inserts: Fit the two inserts into the cutler y basket (see section on loading the dishwasher , spoon inserts) Place six spoons at intervals in each insert. Upper basket Lower basket Comparison tests 61[...]

Dishwashers with cutlery tra y Upper basket Cutlery tray Lower basket Comparison tests 62[...]

Model G 8XX (For model number see data plate) T est standard: EN 50242 / IEC 704 Standard pr ogramme Economy for comparison tests (energy label): Note: The Universal Plus 55 ° pr ogramme for normal soiling has increased wash and drying results with shorter running times and increased energy r equirements. Amount washed: 14 place settings Amount of[...]

Cutlery tray Comparison tests 64[...]

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 – T ranspor t the dishwasher in the up - right position. If unavoidable, it may be transported on its back. Do not transport it on its side or o[...]

Model G 6XX Programme When to use Detergent Compartment II (W ash cycle) Intensive 75 ° for normally soiled pots, pans, dishes etc with dried on soiling; for very heavy soiling, add 20% more detergent to compartment I 100 % Universal Plus 55 ° with a longer wash time for normally soiled crockery with dried on soiling 100 % Universal 55 ° for nor[...]

Programme sequence Consumption Duration Energy kWh W ater h:min Pre- wash 12 Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying Cold water con - nection (15 °C) Hot water con - nection (55 °C) Litres Cold water con - nection (15 °C) Hot water con - nection (55 °C) X 75 ° XX 75 ° X 1.7 1.2 13 2:24 2:02 XX 55 ° XX 65 ° X 1.25 0.7 17 1:52 1:39 X 55 °[...]

Model G 8XX (For model number see data plate) Programme When to use Detergent Compartment II (W ash cycle) Intensive 75 ° for normally soiled pots, pans, dishes etc with dried on soiling; for very heavy soiling, add 20% more detergent to compartment I 100 % Universal Plus 55 ° with a longer wash time for normally soiled crockery with dried on soi[...]

Programme sequence Consumption Duration Energy kWh W ater h:min Pre- wash 12 Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying Cold water con - nection (15 °C) Hot water con - nection (55 °C) Litres Cold water con - nection (15 °C) Hot water con - nection (55 °C) X 75 ° XX 75 ° X 1.8 1.3 13 2:24 2:02 XX 55 ° XX 65 ° X 1.35 0.8 17 1:52 1:39 X 55 °[...]

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) 83.7 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 60 cm 57 cm - 57 cm Depth with door op[...]

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