Miele G848 manual

Operating instructions f or G 848 dishw asher T o prevent accidents and machine damage, read ö] the Operating Instructions before installing or using the machine. M.-Nr . 05 419 790[...]

Contents Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 View of the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Operating the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adding detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Program selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31[...]

Guide to the appliance View of the dishwasher 1 Upper spray ar m (not visible) 2 Cutler y tray (select models) 3 Upper basket 4 Waterfeed for middle spray ar m 5 Middle spray ar m 6 Water har dness selector 7 lower spray ar m 8 Four height adjustable feet 9 Filter combination 10 Salt reservoir 11 Dual compartment detergent dispenser 12 Rinse aid re[...]

Control panel 14 “On/Off” button 15 Program sequence display 16 “Start” button 17 Program selector 18 Check/Refill indicators 19 Child safety lock 20 Door release 21 V ent for dr ying fan Guide to the appliance 5[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING Please follo w all basic safety precautions when operating this dishwasher . This appliance conforms with all uniform saf ety codes and regulations. T o av oid injury and machine damage, read the operating instructions carefully . The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by impr[...]

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 r ecommendations. Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the door or bas[...]

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORT ANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ A VER TISSEMENT A u moment d’utiliser v otre lave-v aisselle , veuillez ob - server toutes les mesures de sécurité de base. Cet appareil électroména ger est conforme à tous les règlements et codes sur la sécurité. P our éviter de v ous blesser et d’endommager l’appareil, veuillez lire soign[...]

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 ‘’V a au lave-vaisselle’’. Vé[...]

Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The cardboar d box and packing mate - rial protects the appliance during ship - ping. These materials are biodegrad - able and recyclable, please r ecycle. Disposal of an old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, please make safe as outlined in the “Important Safety Instruction[...]

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 har dness can be deter - mined by calling your local water com - pany , or by using a test kit that can be purchased fr om the Miele T ec[...]

Before using for the first time T o open the door ^ Press the r elease catch inside the door grip. If the door is opened during operation, all functions will be interrupted. T o close the door ^ Push the baskets in. ^ Lift the door and push until it clicks into position. Child Safety Loc k The yellow key for the Child Safety Lock is shipped on one [...]

W ater softener T o achieve good cleaning results, the dishwasher needs soft water . Hard wa - ter results in the build up of calcium de - posits on dishes and in the dishwasher . If your tap water hardness is above 8 gr/gal (140 ppm), the water should be softened. This takes place automati - cally in the integrated water softener . – The water s[...]

Programming and setting the water hardness le vel Y our water hardness level must be pro - grammed into the machine using the buttons on the control panel. The water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet is then also set to the water hardness level in your ar ea. Programming and c hanging the wa - ter hardness le vel ^ T ur n off the dishwash[...]

^ Press the “Start” button. The “Start” indicator lights. ^ T ur n the program selector to “Stop”. ^ T ur n off the dishwasher with the “On/Off” button. The water hardness level is now stor ed in the program memory . Setting the water hardness le vel selector in the wash cabinet The water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet [...]

Checking the pr ogrammed water hardness ^ T ur n off the dishwasher with the “On/Off” button. ^ T ur n the program selector to “Stop”. ^ Hold the “Start” button in and at the same time turn the dishwasher on with the “On/Off” button. With in 2 seconds release the “Start” button. The “Salt” indicator flashes. Note: If any oth[...]

Before using for the first time Filling the salt reservoir If your water hardness level is gr eater 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 [...]

Salt indicator When the salt reservoir is empty , the “Salt-PC” indicator will light, indicating that it should be refilled with r eactiva - tion salt. After the reservoir has been filled, the water softener is automatically reacti- vated the next time the dishwasher is started. The “Softener” indicator will light during this process. Note:[...]

Rinse aid Rinse aid is recommended to pr event spotting on dishes and glassware that normally occurs during the dr ying 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 [...]

^ Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir until it is visible on the surface of the screen. Do not r efill until the “Rinse aid” indicator lights. Only use rinse aid labeled for resi- dential dishwashers. Inadvertently adding detergent to the rinse aid dispenser will damage the dis- penser . ^ Press on the flap until you hear it click shut. Fa[...]

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. Bef ore using for the fir st time 21[...]

Loading the dishwasher Do not wash items soiled with ash, wax, grease or paint in the dish- washer . Ash does not dissolve and will be distributed through out the inside of the dishwasher . Wax, gr ease and paint will cause permanent discolor - ation or damage to the dishwasher . ^ Scrape food from dishes befor e placing in the dishwasher but, do n[...]

Loading examples Upper basket For small, lightweight, delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, and dessert bowls. Flat 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. Adjustable cup rac k T o m[...]

Adjusting the upper basket (select models) The upper basket height is adjustable. If tall items are being washed, mor e room can be cr eated by raising or low - ering 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. [...]

Lower basket For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, or bowls. Small items such as saucers can also be placed in the lower basket. Do not place glassware in the lower basket unless a special glassware in - sert is installed. Dishwasher with a cutlery tray Dishwasher with a cutlery basket Maximum height The guide at[...]

Bottle holder (select models) The bottle holder can be placed in any area marked in white in the illustration below . Do not place it in the areas marked with an X, these areas will not receive adequate water coverage. Cutlery (select models) ^ For the best cleaning results, knives and forks should be placed in the basket with handles down. Knives [...]

Spoon racks For the best cleaning of heavily soiled spoons, use the supplied spoon racks to raise them above the other cutlery for better water coverage. ^ A spoon rack can be clipped onto the front or back of the cutlery bas- ket. T o remove the racks: ^ Press in the locking tabs (use a spoon handle if necessary) and pull the racks up and out of t[...]

Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC) T o make unloading easier , cutler y 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 direc- tion with handles between the holders. Longer items such as soup ladles, spatulas, mixing spoons [...]

Items not suitable f or dish - washers: – Cutlery with wooden handles. – Wooden cutting boar ds. – 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 r esis - tant. Please n[...]

Operating the dishwasher Adding deter gent Only use powder detergents or tab - lets formulated for residential dish - washers. Do not use gels or liquid detergents. ^ 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 - part[...]

Operating the dishwasher Program selection The wash program chosen should de - pend on the type of dishes and the de - gree of soiling. In most cases the “Light W ash”, the “Normal” or the “Sani Wash” pr ogram will give excellent results. Available pr ograms and their applica - tions are listed in the Pr ogram Chart. Operating the dishw[...]

T urning on the dishwasher ^ Check that spray arms are not blocked. ^ Close the door . ^ Open the water valve, if closed. ^ Press the “On/Of f” button (14) . The “Start” indicator (16) lights. Starting a program ^ When selecting a program, r efer to the Program chart of the operating instructions. ^ T ur n the program selector (17) clock - [...]

At the end of a program When a program has finished the “End” sequence indicator will light. The dishwasher can now be opened and unloaded (see “Unloading the dishwasher”). Be careful not to touch the heating elements. They can become ex - tremely hot and can cause serious burns! Only open the door immediately after a program has ended if d[...]

Interrupting a program A program can be interrupted by open - ing the door . Once the door is closed, the program will continue from the point it was at when the door was opened. W arning! The water in the dishwasher could be hot! Only open the door if absolutel y necessary and exer cise extreme caution when doing so. There is a danger of being bur[...]

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

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 dishwar e should be removed immediately . Use caution when cleaning the filters, non-return valve or drain pump; glass or bone splinters may be caught[...]

^ T ur n the combination filter over and open the coarse filter cover by pull- ing 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 clock- wise. Cleaning and care 37[...]

Cleaning the spray arms On occasion particles of food may get stuck in the spray arm jets. They can be easily cleaned as follows: ^ T ur n off the dishwasher . ^ T ake out the cutlery tray (if equipped). ^ Push up on the upper spray arm to engage the ratchet mechanism and unscrew the spray arm. ^ T o remove the middle spray arm lo - cated beneath t[...]

Cleaning the wash cabinet Generally , the wash cabinet is self cleaning, provided that the corr ect 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[...]

Problem solving With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be corr ected without a service call. Any work requir ed on the electrical components of the dishwasher should only be perfor med by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national regulations. Unauthorized r epairs could be dangerous. Problem Possible caus[...]

Problem Possible cause Remedy The “Intake/Drain” indi - cator light flashes, and the program stops. Before searching for the problem: – Turn the program selector to “Stop”. – Turn the dishwasher off using the “On/Off” button. Not enough water is en - tering the machine. – Open the water valve completely. – Check the intake filte[...]

Problem Possible cause Remedy The “End” and “Start” indicators flash simulta - neously. A service call may be needed. – Turn the program se - lector to “Stop”. – Turn off the dishwasher using the “On/Off” but - ton. After a few seconds: – Turn on the dishwasher with the “On/Off” but - ton. – Turn the program se - lector [...]

Problem Possible cause Remedy There is a knocking noise in the pipes. This may be from the in - stallation or the cross section of piping. This has no affect on the dishwasher. If in doubt contact a plumber. Dishes and cutlery are not dry or are flecked. The rinse aid setting may not be high enough or the rinse aid reservoir is empty. Increase the [...]

Problem Possible cause Remedy Dishes are not clean The spray arm jets are blocked. Clean the spray arms, see “Cleaning and care”. The filter combination in the base of the wash cab - inet is not clean or is not seated correctly. This may cause the spray arms to be blocked. Clean and/or reseat the filter combination cor - rectly. Clean the spray[...]

Problem Possible cause Remedy White residue appears on dishes and cutlery, glasses are cloudy, film can be wiped off. The water softener setting is too low. Adjust the water hardness selector to a higher set - ting, see “Before using for the first time”. Phosphate free detergent was used. Use a detergent with phosphate. Smearing appears on glas[...]

Problem Possible cause Remedy There are rust stains on cutlery. The salt reservoir cap was not screwed on properly. Screw the cap on firmly. The affected pieces are not corrosion resistant. There is no remedy. Only purchase dish - washer safe cutlery. The detergent dispenser lid does not close prop - erly Clogged detergent resi - due is blocking th[...]

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 har d, or the pipes contain sediment; this filter may clog and prevent enough water fr om entering the wash cabinet. It can be cleaned as follows: The plastic valve housing on the in - take [...]

Checking the water le vel If the water pressur e is less than 15 psi, not enough water will flow into the wash cabinet. ^ T o check the water level, open the water valve completely and run the “Rinse & Hold” program once (with- out dishes), to bring water into the system. ^ Run, the “Rinse & Hold” program again. After approximately [...]

Increasing the water intake time T o increase the water intake time, pr o - ceed as follows: ^ T ur n off the dishwasher using the “On/Off” button. ^ T ur n the program selector to “Stop” ^ Press the “Start” button while simulta - neously turning on the machine with the “On/Off” button. Release the “Start” button within 2 second[...]

Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve 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. T o clean them: ^ Remove the combinati[...]

^ 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 r eturning the non-return valve, check to make sure that the drain pump is not obstructed. Spin the pro- peller several times in both direc- tions; it should turn smoothly . ^ Carefully r [...]

After sales service If you are unable to r esolve a problem or if the appliance is under warranty , please contact your Miele Dealer or the Miele T echnical 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 ed[...]

Special accessories T o make the most of your dishwasher If you would like... then you need... ...to wash bottles, e. g. milk or baby bottles ... a bottle holder ... to wash long stemmed glassware ... a glassware insert for the upper basket Special accessories 53[...]

T ranspor t T o 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. – 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 on the door bec[...]

T echnical data Series designation HG01 Height 33 1/16" (84 cm) [adj. + 2"/5.0 cm] Width 23 9/16" (59.8 cm) Width of cabinet opening 23 5/8" (60 cm) Depth 22 7/16" (57 cm) Depth with door open 47 7/16" (120.5 cm) Weight approx. 119 lbs/55 kg Voltage 110/120 V AC Rated load 12.5 A / 1500 W Fuse rating 15 A Water pressur[...]

Program chart Program When to use Detergent chlorine free 1) containing chlorine 2) Compart - ment II (Wash cycle) Compart - ment I (Pre- wash) Compart - ment II (Wash cycle) Normal 3) 55 °C/130 °F for normal everyday loads 100 % 20 % 80 % Sani Wash as Normal 55 °C/130 °F, but with longer wash time for heavily soiled loads, also suitable for ch[...]

Program Cycle Usage Duration Electric (kWh) Water Minutes (approx.) 1. Pre- liminary pre- wash 2. Pre- wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying Cold water con - nection (10 °C/ 50 °F) Hot water con - nection (49 °C/ 120 °F) Liters/ Gallons Cold water con - nection (10 °C/ 50 °F) Hot water con - nection (49 °C/ 120 °F) XXX 55 °C/ 130[...]

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