miele g 646 and g 846 plus

Operating instructions

for dishwashers

It is essential to read the operating andinstallation instructions beforeinstalling, commissioning or using themachine, to avoid the risk of accidentsor damage to the machine.

G

05 714 411M.-Nr.

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Energy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Before using the appliance for the first time you require: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programming the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Checking the programmed water hardness level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Setting the rinse aid dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Flap up rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Positioning rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Hinged spikes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Dishwashers with a cutlery basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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

Contents

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Operating the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Programme sequence indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Additional option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Drying fan running time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Cleaning the control panel and door front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Comparison tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Model G 6XX (For model number see data plate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Model G 8XX (For model number see data plate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Contents

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Appliance overview

1 Upper spray arm (not visible)

2 Cutlery tray(depending on model)

3 Upper basket

4 Water feed for middle spray arm

5 Middle spray arm

6 Lower spray arm

7 Four height adjustable screw feet

8 Filter combination

9 Salt reservoir

10 Dual compartment detergentdispenser

11 Rinse aid reservoir(with dosage selector)

12 Data Plate

Description of the appliance

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Control panel

13 "On/Off" button

14 Programme sequence display

15 "Start" button

16 Programme selector

17 Check/Refill indicators

18 Child safety lock

19 Door release

20 Ventilation outlet for drying fan

This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models.The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows:G 646 SC(i) = G 6XXG 846 SCi = G 8XX

The model numbers G 6XX and G 8XX used in this book refer to the modeldesignation specified on the data plate of the machine (and not the descriptionon the control panel).The data plate is located at the top of the door when open.

Description of the appliance

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This appliance conforms to currentsafety requirements. Inappropriateuse can however lead to personalinjury and damage to property.Read the operating instructionscarefully before starting to use thisappliance. This way you will preventthe risk of accidents and damage tothe appliance.Keep these instructions in a safeplace for future reference, and passthem on to any future user.

Correct usageThis dishwasher is intended exclu-sively for cleaning domestic crock-

ery and cutlery in a domestic house-hold. Using it for purposes other thanthose for which it was designed, as wellas any alterations or conversions to themachine would be unauthorised andcould cause harm. The manufacturercannot be held liable for damage re-sulting from improper or incorrect useof the appliance.

DeliveryBefore setting up the machinecheck it for any externally visible

damage. Under no circumstancesshould you use a damaged machine. Adamaged machine is dangerous.

Please ensure that the packagingmaterial is offered for recycling.

InstallationThe dishwasher must be installedand connected in compliance with

the installation instructions.

The electrical socket must be eas-ily accessible after the dishwasher

has been installed.

In order to ensure stability, built-un-der and integrated dishwashers

must only be installed under a continu-ous worktop which is secured to adja-cent cabinetry.

The dishwasher must not be in-stalled under a hob. The high radi-

ant temperatures which are sometimesgenerated by a hob could damage thedishwasher.

Do not connect the dishwasher tothe mains supply until it has been

installed.

Check that the voltage, frequencyand fuse rating shown on the data

plate match the household mains sup-ply.

The electrical safety of this appli-ance can only be guaranteed when

continuity is complete between the ap-pliance and an effective earthing sys-tem. It is most important that this basicsafety requirement is tested and wherethere is any doubt, the electrical systemin the house is checked by a qualifiedelectrician.The manufacturer cannot be held re-sponsible for the consequences of aninadequate earthing system (e.g. elec-tric shock).

Warning and Safety instructions

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This equipment is not designed formaritime use or for use in mobile

installations such as caravans, aircraftetc. However it may be suitable forsuch usage subject to a risk assess-ment of the installation being carriedout by a suitably qualified engineer.

A damaged machine is dangerous.Switch off at the mains and call

your Miele supplier or the Miele ServiceDepartment.

The plastic housing of the waterconnection contains an electrical

component. The housing must thereforenot be dipped in water.

There are live wires in the water in-let hose. Never cut the water inlet

hose, even if it is too long.

For safety reasons do not operatethis appliance on an extension ca-

ble. (Danger of overheating).

Daily useDo not use solvents in the dish-washer. Danger of explosion.

Water in the dishwasher must notbe used as drinking water. This wa-

ter is not drinking water.

Avoid inhalation of powder deter-gents. Do not ingest dishwasher

detergent! Dishwasher detergents con-tain irritant or corrosive ingredients.They can cause burning in the nose,mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibitbreathing. Consult a doctor immediate-ly if detergent has been swallowed orinhaled.

Do not sit or lean on the openeddoor. This could cause the dish-

washer to tip and be damaged and youcould get injured.

In an appliance with a cutlery bas-ket (depending on model) cutlery

is cleaned and dried more efficiently ifplaced in the basket with the handlesdownwards. However, to avoid the riskof injury place cutlery with sharp pointswith the handles upwards.

Only use detergents formulated fordomestic dishwashers. Do not use

washing-up liquid.

Only use rinse aid formulated fordomestic dishwashers.

Only use special coarse graineddishwasher salt for reactivation.

Do not use other salts such as cookingsalt, agricultural grade or gritting salt.These may contain insoluble additiveswhich can impair the functioning of thewater softener.

Plastic items which cannot with-stand being washed in hot water,

such as disposable plastic containers,or plastic cutlery and crockery shouldnot be cleaned in the dishwasher. Thehigh temperatures in the dishwashermay cause them to melt or lose shape.


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Take care on dishwashers with avisible heater element(depending on model)

Do not touch the heating elementduring or directly after the end of a

programme. It will be hot. Danger ofburning!

Some plastic items could melt orcatch fire if they were to come into

contact with the heating element.Therefore always place plastic items orany other items which may not be com-pletely heat resistant in the upper bas-ket and ensure they cannot drop downonto the heater element.Any items which are too small to belodged securely in the upper basketshould not be cleaned in the dish-washer.

Safety with childrenDo not allow children to play in oraround the dishwasher, or to oper-

ate it. There is a danger that childrenplaying might shut themselves in thedishwasher.

Keep children away from deter-gents. Dishwasher detergents con-

tain irritant or corrosive ingredients.They can cause burning in the mouth,nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibitbreathing. Consult a doctor immediate-ly if your child has swallowed or inhaleddetergent.

To avoid the danger of childrencoming into contact with the dish-

washer detergent: only add detergentjust before starting the programme andclose the door, activating the childsafety lock (depending on model).Keep children away from the dish-washer when the door is open. Therecould still be detergent residues in thecabinet.

To ensure children do not comeinto contact with detergent on

models with the "Delay start" optionmake sure the dispenser is dry beforeadding detergent. Wipe dry if neces-sary. Detergent will clog if poured into adamp dispenser and may not be thor-oughly dispersed. If the door is open atthe end of a programme, children maycome into contact with this residue.

To avoid machine and materialdamage

Do not fill the rinse aid reservoirwith powder or liquid detergent.

This will cause serious damage to thereservoir.

Inadvertently filling the salt reser-voir with powder or liquid dish-

washer detergent always leads to seri-ous damage to the water softener.Make sure you have picked up the cor-rect packet of dishwasher salt beforefilling the salt reservoir!

Do not use commercial or industrialdetergents as these may damage

material and there is a risk of severechemical reaction.


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The Miele Waterproof System offersprotection from water damage, pro-

vided the following conditions are met:

– The dishwasher is correctly installedand plumbed in.

– The dishwasher is properly main-tained and parts are replaced whereit can be seen that this is necessary.

– The stopcock has been turned offwhen the appliance is not used for alonger period of time (e.g. during hol-idays).

,In countries where there are ar-eas which may be subject to infesta-tion by cockroaches or other vermin,pay particular attention to keepingthe appliance and its surroundingsin a clean condition at all times. Anydamage which may be caused bycockroaches or other vermin will notbe covered by the appliance guar-antee.

Repairs and maintenanceRepairs may only be carried out bysuitably qualified and competent

engineers in accordance with local andnational safety requirements. Repairsand other work by unqualified personscould be dangerous.

Always disconnect the appliancefrom the electrical supply for main-

tenance work (switch off at wall socketand remove the plug, or remove thescrew out fuse in countries where this isapplicable).

Disposal of your old applianceWhen disposing of an old dish-washer first make it unusable. Dis-

connect, cut off the cable and the plugfrom the cable. Make the door lock in-operative by unscrewing 2 cross-slottedscrews, so that children cannot acci-dentally shut themselves in. Make ap-propriate arrangements for the disposalof the appliance.

The manufacturer cannot be held lia-ble for damage caused by non-com-pliance with these Warning andSafety instructions.


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Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland can normally be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of babies andyoung children. Danger of suffocation!

Rather than just throwing these materi-als away, please ensure that they arerecycled.

Disposal of your old applianceOld appliances contain materials whichcan be recycled. Please contact yourdealer, your local waste collection cen-tre or scrap merchant about potentialrecycling schemes.

Ensure that the appliance presents nodanger to children while being storedfor disposal. See the appropriate sec-tion in the Warning and Safety instruc-tions.

Energy saving washingThis dishwasher is exceptionally eco-nomical in its use of water and electric-ity. You can make the most of your ap-pliance by following these tips:

^ If your household water system issuitable, this dishwasher can be con-nected to a hot water supply, for fur-ther economies.Although all stages of the wash thentake place with hot water, savings aremade in:- the use of primary energy,- costs,- programme running times.If, however, your water is heated byelectricity we would still recommendconnection to cold water.

^ For most economical dishwashingmake full use of the baskets withoutoverloading the dishwasher.

^ Choose the programme to suit thetype of crockery being washed andthe degree of soiling.

^ Select the Economy programme forenergy-saving dishwashing.

^ Use the correct amounts of deter-gent.

^ Use only 2/3 of the given dosage ifbaskets are only half full.

Caring for the environment

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Before using the appliance forthe first time you require:– approx. 2 litres of water,

– approx. 2 kg dishwasher reactivationsalt,

– domestic dishwasher detergent,

– rinse aid formulated for domesticdishwashers.

Every dishwasher is tested at thefactory.There will be residual water in theappliance from this test. It is not anindication that it has been previouslyused.

Before using for the first time

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To open the door

^ Press the release catch inside thedoor grip and pull forward.

If the door is opened during operationall functions are automatically inter-rupted.

To close the door^ Push the baskets right in, lift the door

and push until it clicks into position.

Child safety lock

The yellow key for the child safetylock is on one of the spikes at thefront of the upper basket.Remove the key before switching onthe dishwasher and keep it in a safeplace away from the dishwasher.

To prevent children opening the dish-washer door during operation, use thekey to lock the door:

Horizontal setting:The door is locked.

Vertical setting:The door can be opened.


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Water softenerIn order to achieve good cleaning re-sults, the dishwasher needs to operatewith soft water. Hard water results in thebuild-up of calcium deposits on crock-ery and in the dishwasher.Mains water with a hardness levelhigher than 0.7 mmol/l (4° d - Germanscale) needs to be softened. This takesplace automatically in the integratedwater softener.

– The water softener must be filled withdishwasher salt for reactivation.

– The dishwasher must be pro-grammed to correspond to the waterhardness in your area.

– Your local water authority will be ableto advise you of the water hardnesslevel in your area.

Where the water hardness fluctuatese.g. between 1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l (8 - 17 °dGerman scale) always programme thedishwasher to the higher value(3.1 mmol/l in this example).

In the event of a fault, it will help theservice technician if you know the hard-ness of your local water supply.

^ Enter the water hardness below:

mmol/l or °d


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Programming the water hardnesslevel

^ Switch the dishwasher off using the"On/Off" button.

^ Turn the programme selector to the"Stop" position.

^ Press the "Start" button in and whilstholding it in switch the dishwasheron using the "On/Off" button. Releasethe "Start" button within two seconds.

The "Salt" indicator light will flash.

Warning:If a different indicator light comes on orflashes, the process must be repeated.

Exception:The "Rinse aid" indicator light will comeon if you have not yet added rinse aidor if rinse aid needs replenishing.

^ Turn the programme selector to theposition that corresponds to your wa-ter hardness level (see chart below).

°dGerman

scale

mmol/l Programme selectorsetting

1 - 4 0.2 - 0.7 "1 o’clock"position

5 - 7 0.9 - 1.3 "2 o’clock"position

8 - 10 1.4 - 1.8 "3 o’clock" position

11 - 13 2.0 - 2.3 "4 o’clock" position

14 - 16 2.5 - 2.9 "5 o’clock" position

17 - 22 3.1 - 4.0 "6 o’clock" position

23 - 35 4.1 - 6.3 "7 o’clock" position

36 - 70 6.5 -12.6 "8 o’clock" position

The dishwasher is set at the factoryfor a hardness level of 2.5 -2.9 mmol/l(14 -16 °d ).

Example:For a water hardnesss of 3.5 mmol/l,turn the programme selector to the"6 o’clock" position.


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^ Press the "Start" button.

The "Start" indicator light will come on.



The water hardness level is now storedin memory.

Checking the programmed waterhardness level







^ Click the progamme selector from the"1 o’clock" position as far as the "8o’clock" position.

When the programme selector is at theposition which corresponds to the waterhardness setting already programmed,the "Start" indicator light will come on(see chart "Programming and settingthe water hardness level").




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Filling the salt reservoir

If the water in your area is very softand 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 correspondto the water hardness level in yourarea. (The salt indicator light will stillcome on, but should be ignored).

Important: Before filling the salt res-ervoir with dishwasher salt for thefirst time, you must fill it with approx.2 litres of water to enable the salt todissolve. Once the dishwasher hasbeen used, there is always sufficientwater in the reservoir.

,Inadvertently filling the salt reser-voir with powder or liquid dish-washer detergent always leads toserious damage to the water soft-ener. Make sure you have picked upthe correct packet of dishwasher saltbefore filling the salt reservoir!

,Only use special coarse graineddishwasher salt for reactivation. Donot use other salts such as cookingsalt, agricultural grade or grittingsalt. These may contain insolubleadditives which can impair the func-tioning of the water softener.

^ Remove the lower basket and un-screw the salt reservoir cap.

^ Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 litresof water (first use).

^ Place the funnel provided over thesalt reservoir and carefully fill with saltuntil the reservoir is full. The salt res-ervoir holds approx. 2 kg of salt de-pending on the brand used.

As the salt reservoir is filled, displacedwater will overflow.

^ Clean any excess salt from aroundthe reservoir opening and then screwthe cap on again firmly.

^ Run the "Pre-wash" programme im-mediately to remove any traces ofsalt water from the cabinet.


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Salt indicatorThe salt indicator light comes on to no-tify you that the reservoir is empty.

^ The reservoir should then be refilledwith dishwasher salt for reactivation.(See: Filling the salt reservoir).

After the reservoir has been filled, thewater softener is automatically reacti-vated the next time the dishwasher isrun. The salt indicator light may still beilluminated during this process. It willgo out once the salt concentration hasreached the correct level.

Note

If the water in your area is very soft andconstantly lower than 0.7 mmol (4 °d)you do not need to add salt to the res-ervoir. The salt indicator light, however,will still come on, but should be ig-nored.

(See "After sales service" for definitionof "PC").


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Rinse aidRinse aid is necessary to ensure waterdoes not cling and leave marks oncrockery during the drying phase.Rinse aid is poured into the storage res-ervoir and the amount set is dispensedautomatically.

,Inadvertently filling the rinse aidreservoir with powder or liquid dish-washer detergent always causes se-rious damage to the reservoir. Onlypour rinse aid formulated for domes-tic dishwashers into the reservoir.

Alternatively, it is possible to use

– Household vinegar with a max. 5%acid content

or

– Liquid citric acid up to 50% acidcontent.

The resulting rinsing and drying qualitywill not, however, be as good as whenrinse aid is used.

,Do not use vinegar with a higheracid content (e.g. vinegar essence25% acid). This must not be used asits use would damage the dish-washer.

Adding rinse aid

^ Press the button in the direction ofthe arrow until the flap springs open.


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^ Add rinse aid only until it is visible onthe surface of the filter in theopening.

The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.130 ml.

^ Close the flap firmly so that it clicksinto place. Otherwise water would en-ter the rinse aid reservoir during aprogramme.

^ Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. Thisprevents over-foaming occuring dur-ing the next programme.

Rinse aid indicatorThe Rinse aid indicator light on the fas-cia comes on when the rinse aid reser-voir needs to be replenished.

When the light comes on the reservoirstill contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3programmes.

^ Add rinse aid in plenty of time.


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Setting the rinse aid dosage

The dosage selector has settings from1-6. It is set to "3" (3 ml) at the factory.Approx. 3 ml of rinse aid are then usedper programme. This is a recom-mended setting.

If spots appear on crockery and glass-ware:

^ Use a higher setting.

If clouding or smearing appears oncrockery and glassware:

^ Use a lower setting.


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Note^ Remove coarse food residues from

crockery.

There is no need to rinse items underrunning water.

,Do not wash items soiled withash, sand, wax, lubricating greaseor paint in the dishwasher. Ash doesnot dissolve and is distributed in thewash cabinet. Wax, sand, lubricatinggrease and paint cause damage tothe dishwasher.

Crockery can be loaded anywhere inthe baskets, but the following notesshould be observed:

^ Do not place crockery and cutlery in-side other pieces where they may beconcealed.

^ Load the crockery so that water canaccess all surfaces. This ensures thatit is properly cleaned.

^ Make sure that all items are securelypositioned.

^ Hollow items such as cups, glasses,pans, etc. must be inverted in thebasket.

^ Tall, narrow, hollow items, e.g. cham-pagne glasses, should be placed inthe centre of the basket to ensurebetter water coverage.

^ Deep based items should be placedat an angle so that water can run offthem freely.

^ The spray arms must not be blockedby items which are too tall or hangthrough the baskets.If in doubt, test for free movement bymanually rotating the spray arms.

^ Make sure that small items do not fallthrough the holders in the baskets.Small items, e.g. lids, should there-fore be placed in the cutlery tray orcutlery basket.

Some foodstuffs may contain naturaldyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes orketchup. Plastic items in the dish-washer may discolour if large quan-tities of these foodstuffs find theirway into the appliance on the crock-ery. The stability of plastic items isnot affected by this discolouration.

When the dishwasher is beingloaded food and drink residue maydrip onto the sides of the dish-washer door.These surfaces are outside the washcabinet and are not accessed bywater from the spray arms.Food residue should therefore bewiped away before the dishwasherdoor is closed.

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Upper basket

For small, lightweight, delicate itemssuch as cups, saucers, glasses, des-sert bowls, etc.Shallow saucepans or casserole dishescan also be placed in the upper basket.

Long items such as soup ladles, mixingspoons and long knives should beplaced lying down across the front ofthe upper basket.

Flap up rack

To make room for tall items raise therack upwards.

Positioning rail

The positioning rail can be flipped overto the middle of the basket for easysorting and removing of crockery.


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Adjusting the upper basket(depending on model)

In order to gain more space for tallerpieces of crockery in the bottom or up-per basket, the upper basket can beadjusted on three levels with 2 cm be-tween each level.

The upper basket can also be set at anangle with one side high and the otherside low. Ensure however, that the bas-ket can be inserted smoothly into thecabinet.

^ Pull out the upper basket.

^ Pull upwards on the levers at eitherside of the upper basket.

^ Adjust the basket to the desiredheight.

^ Then push the levers securely backdown into position.

Depending on the setting of the upperbasket, the following plate dimensionscan be accommodated.

Dishwashers withcutlery tray

Model G 6XX(see data plate for model number)

Upperbasketlevel

Plate Ø in cm

Upper bas-ket

Lowerbasket

Top 15 30

Middle 17 28

Bottom 19 26

Model G 8XX(see data plate for model number)

Upperbasketlevel

Plate Ø in cm

Upper bas-ket

Lowerbasket

Top 20 30

Middle 22 28

Bottom 24 26

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

without adjustment to upper basket

Plate Ø in upper basket: 23 cmPlate Ø in lower basket: 28 cm


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Lower basketFor larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc.Small items such as saucers can alsobe placed in the lower basket.Do not place thin, delicate glassware inthe lower basket.

Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Dishwashers with cutlery basket

Hinged spikes

Both sides of the rear section can belowered to make more room for largeitems, e.g. pots, pans and dishes.

^ Raise and then fold down one side ofthe spiked insert and then do thesame to the other side.


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Height limitation

The stay at the front of the upper basketdetermines the max. height permissiblefor items placed in the lower basket toensure they do not impede the move-ment of the middle spray arm.

Bottle holder

The bottle holder, e.g. for milk and babybottles, can be inserted in variouspositions in the lower basket. See areasmarked white in the illustration.However, do not place a bottle holder inthe middle or in the corners. Water willnot be able to access the bottlesproperly, and cleaning results will beimpaired.


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Cutlery

Dishwashers with a cutlery basket

^ Unsorted cutlery should be placed inthe cutlery basket with the handlesfacing downwards to ensure optimumspray water access.

,However, to avoid the risk of in-jury cutlery with sharp points shouldbe placed with the handles up-wards.

Place small spoons in the individualslots to either side of the cutlery basket.


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Spoon inserts for the cutlery basket

Use the inserts supplied when washingheavily soiled spoons, e.g. tablespoonsand serving spoons.

The inserts separate the spoons to al-low a space between them so that theycan be more easily accessed by water.

^ If required, place an insert onto thefront and rear of the cutlery basket.

To remove the inserts:

^ Press the engaged hooks inwards(use a spoon handle if necessary)and remove the insert by pulling itupwards.

^ Insert the spoons with the handlesfacing downwards, using only everyother slot.


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Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC)

For best results cutlery should begrouped in zones, one for knives, onefor forks, one for spoons, etc.Thismakes unloading much easier.

Place the blades of knives and theprongs of forks between the holders.Spoons, on the other hand, should beplaced with the handles between theholders.

Longer items such as soup ladles, cakeslices, mixing spoons and long knivesshould be placed lengthwise in the in-dentation in the middle of the cutlerytray.

The upper spray arm must not beblocked by items which are too big(e.g. cake slices).

The cutlery tray insert is removable.

Spoon heads should be placed in con-tact with at least one of the serrated re-tainers on the base of the cutlery tray toensure that water runs off them freely.

If spoon handles do not fit between theholders then lay them the other wayround making sure that the head of thespoon is in contact with the support onthe bottom of the tray.


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Items not suitable fordishwashers:– Wooden cutlery and crockery or

items with wooden parts: these maydiscolour and fade. The glue used inthese items is not dishwasher-proofand wooden handles may comeloose after being washed in a dish-washer.

– Craft items, antiques, valuable vasesand decorative glassware are alsonot suitable for dishwashers.

– Plastic items which are not heat re-sistant. The high temperatures in thedishwasher may cause them to meltor lose shape.

– Copper, brass, tin and aluminiumitems may discolour or become matt.

– Colours painted over a glaze mayfade after a number of washes.

– Clouding may occur on glasses afterfrequent washing. Do not washglassware containing lead crystal ina dishwasher.

We recommend:

– When purchasing new crockery andcutlery, make sure they are dish-washer-proof.

– There are no standard guidelines forwashing glassware. When in doubt,wash glassware by hand.

– If delicate glassware is washed in thedishwasher ensure that only very lowtemperatures are used (seeprogramme chart). This will reducethe risk of clouding.

Please note

Silverware previously cleaned with asilver polish may still be damp or spot-ted at the end of a programme, wherewater has not run off smoothly. It mayneed rubbing dry with a soft cloth. Sil-ver treated in a silver immersion dip isusually dry at the end of a programmebut may discolour.

Silver which has been in contact withfoods containing sulphur can discolour.These include egg yolk, onions, mayon-naise, mustard, pulses, fish, fish brineand marinades.

,Aluminium components (e.g. agrease filter) must not be cleanedwith caustic alkaline commercial orindustrial cleaning agents. Thesemay damage material, or in extremecases, cause severe chemical reac-tion. See section "Adding detergent"for information on suitable deter-gents.


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Detergent

,Only use detergents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers. Do notuse washing up liquid.

^ You can use conventional powder de-tergent, tablets or liquid dishwasherdetergent.Refer to the dosing instructions givenby the manufacturer on the packag-ing.

^ Put powder or liquid detergent intothe dispenser compartment.

^ Detergent tablets should only be putinto compartment II if this is recom-mended by the manufacturer.If the manufacturer recommends in-serting tablets in the cutlery basketdo not do so. Instead place them onthe inside of the door or directly intothe wash cabinet to help them dis-solve properly.

Detergent manufacturers give the re-quired amount of detergent for a partic-ular programme on their packaging.

^ Use at least 30 ml of detergent for afull load in the following programmes:- Intensive,- Universal plus,- Universal,- Normal,- Economy.If the manufacturer recommends alarger amount of detergent, use theamount recommended.

Failure to dispense the recom-mended amount of detergent mayimpair cleaning results.

If you are using 2 in 1 or 3 in 1 com-bination tablets, please continue toreplenish the salt and rinse aid res-ervoirs as described in this booklet.Otherwise the cleaning and dryingperformance of the machine maydeteriorate over time.

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Adding detergent

,Avoid inhalation of powder de-tergents and do not ingest dish-washer detergent! Dishwasher de-tergents contain irritant or corrosiveingredients. They can cause burningin the nose, mouth and throat if swal-lowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult adoctor immediately if detergent hasbeen swallowed or inhaled. Keepchildren away from detergents andfrom the dishwasher when the dooris open. There could still be deter-gent residues in the cabinet. Toavoid the danger of children cominginto contact with the dishwasher de-tergent only add detergent just be-fore starting the programme andclose the door, activating the childsafety lock.

It is essential to follow the instruc-tions given in the programme chartat the end of the operating instruc-tions.

For information

Compartment I holds max. 20 ml,Compartment II holds max. 70 ml.

There are markings in compartment IIto assist with dispensing. The marks in-dicate a level of approx. 20, 25, 30 mlwhen the door is open in a horizontalposition.

^ Press the opening catch on the de-tergent dispenser. The flap will springopen.

The flap is always open at the end of aprogramme.

^ Add the required amount of deter-gent and close the flap.

^ Ensure that the detergent package isproperly sealed after use. Otherwisethe detergent can lose its effective-ness.


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Programme selectionChoose your programme according tothe type of load and how dirty it is.

In most cases this will be a Universalprogramme or a Universal plusprogramme.

These programmes are ideally suited toeveryday mixed loads with varying de-grees of soiling.

The different programmes and theiruses are described in the programmechart at the end of this booklet.


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Switching on^ Make sure the spray arms are not ob-

structed.

^ Close the door.

^ Open the stopcock, if it is closed.

^ Press the "On/Off" button (13).

The "Start" indicator light (15) will flash.

Starting a programme^ When selecting a programme, refer

to the programme chart at the end ofthe operating instructions.

^ Turn the programme selector (16)clockwise or anti-clockwise to the re-quired programme.

^ Press the "Start" button (15).

The programme cycle begins. The"Start" (15) and "Wash/Rinse" (14) indi-cator lights come on.

Do not finish a programme prema-turely. Important programme stages(e. g. reactivating the water softener)could be omitted.

Programme sequenceindicator lights (14)The "Wash/Rinse" indicator light comeson in the pre-wash, main wash, interimrinse and final rinse stages of aprogramme.

The "Drying" indicator light comes onduring the drying stage of aprogramme.

The "End" indicator light comes onwhen the programme has finished.


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At the end of a programmeA programme has finished when the"End" indicator light comes on in theprogramme sequence display (14).

The dishwasher can now be openedand unloaded (see "Unloading the dish-washer").

For safety’s sake it is advisable to al-ways switch the dishwasher off if youdo not wish to start another programmeimmediately.

Switching offAt the end of a programme:

^ Turn the programme selector (16) tothe "Stop" position.

The "End" indicator light (14) goes outand the "Start" indicator light (15)flashes.

^ Press the "On/Off" button (13).

The "Start" indicator light (15) goes out.

The dishwasher continues to useelectricity until switched off using the"On/Off" button.

If the dishwasher is not to be used for alonger period of time, e. g. whilst onholiday, the stopcock should be turnedoff.


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Interrupting a programmeA programme is interrupted as soon asthe door is opened.If the door is closed again, theprogramme will continue from the pointit was at before the door was opened.

,Water in the dishwasher may behot. Danger of scalding!Only open the door if absolutelynecessary and exercise extremecaution when doing so. Before clos-ing the door again, leave it ajar forapprox. 20 secs. This will enable thetemperature in the wash cabinet tosettle. Close the door firmly makingsure that it clicks into place.

Changing a programme

Important:If the detergent dispenser flap hasalready opened, do not change theprogramme.

If a programme has already started andyou wish to change it proceed as fol-lows:

^ Turn the programme selector (16) tothe "Stop" position.

^ Leave the programme selector (16) inthis position for at least one second.

^ Then turn the programme selector(16) to the programme you wish touse.

^ Press the "Start" button (15).

The programme cycle begins.


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Additional option

Drying fan running time

During the drying phase, as long as thedoor of the dishwasher remains closed,moist air is expelled through the ventila-tion outlet for the drying fan. The dryingfan running time can be increased toavoid the risk of damage to a worktopfitted above the dishwasher. If this op-tion is selected, the fan will continue torun for approx. 14 minutes after the endof a programme.

Activating and deactivating in-creased drying fan running time:







^ Turn the programme selector to the "9o’clock" position.

– If the "Start" indicator light does notcome on:the fan running time is not increased,

– If the "Start" indicator light doescome on:the fan running time is increased.

^ Press the "Start" button to change thesetting.

Depending on the previous setting the"Start" indicator light will either come onor go out.



The change is now stored in memory.


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Unloading the dishwasher^ Dishes tend to break and chip more

easily when they are hot.Allow the dishes to cool until they arecomfortable enough to handle beforeunloading them.

^ If you open the door fully after switch-ing off, the dishes will cool muchfaster.

^ First unload the lower basket, thenthe upper basket and finally the cut-lery tray (depending on model).This will prevent water drops from theupper basket and cutlery tray fromfalling onto the dishes in the lowerbasket.


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Check your dishwasher regularly(approx. every 4 - 6 months). Thisway faults and problems can beavoided.

Cleaning the filters in the washcabinetThe filter combination in the base of thewash cabinet retains coarse soil fromthe suds solution, preventing it access-ing the circulation system and re-enter-ing the cabinet through the spray arms.

,The dishwasher must not beused without all the filters in place.

Collection of coarse soil may cause thefilters to clog.Check the filter combination regularly(every 4 - 6 months) and clean if neces-sary.

^ Switch the dishwasher off before-hand.

^ Turn the handle anti-clockwise to re-lease the filter combination.

^ Lift the filter combination out of thedishwasher. Remove any coarse par-ticles and rinse the filter under run-ning water. Use a nylon brush if nec-essary.

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To clean the underside of the filter, theflap 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 clipengages. Important: After cleaningmake sure that the clip has properlyengaged.

^ Replace the filter combination so thatit lies flat in the base of the wash cab-inet.

^ Secure the filter by turning the handlein a clockwise direction.

,Take care when you are fittingthe filter combination that it is se-cured in position correctly. Other-wise coarse soil could get into thecirculation system and cause ablockage.

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Cleaning the spray armsParticles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets and bearings. The sprayarms should therefore be inspectedand cleaned regularly (approx. every4 - 6 months).

^ Switch the dishwasher off before-hand.

Remove the spray arms as follows:

^ Take out the cutlery tray (if your dish-washer is fitted with one).

^ Press the top spray arm upwards toengage the inner ratchet. Then un-screw the spray arm.

^ Lift up the middle spray arm b to en-gage the ratchet. Then unscrew thespray arm b.

^ Remove the lower basket.

^ Pull the lower spray arm firmly up-wards to remove it.

^ Use a pointed object to push foodparticles into the spray arm jets.

^ Rinse thoroughly under running wa-ter.

^ Replace the spray arms and checkthat they rotate freely.

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Cleaning the wash cabinetThe wash cabinet is largely self-clean-ing, provided that the correct amount ofdetergent is always used.

If, however, there are limescale orgrease deposits in the cabinet thesecan be removed with a proprietarydishwasher cleaner.

Cleaning the door and the doorseal^ Wipe the door seals regularly with a

damp cloth to remove food deposits.

^ When the dishwasher is being loadedfood and drink residue may drip ontothe sides of the dishwasher door.These surfaces are outside the washcabinet and are not accessed by wa-ter from the spray arms. Any soilingshould be wiped off these surfacesbefore the door is closed.

Cleaning the control panel anddoor front panelPlastic panels:^ This type of panel should only be

wiped with a damp cloth or suitablecleaning agent designed for use onplastic.

,Do not use abrasive cleaningagents, glass cleaning agents orall-purpose cleaners. Because oftheir chemical composition theycould cause serious damage toplastic surfaces.

Stainless steel panels:^ Clean using a proprietary non-abra-

sive cleaning agent designed specifi-cally for use on stainless steel.To helpprevent re-soiling, proprietary condi-tioning agents for stainless steel canalso be used. Apply sparingly with aneven pressure in the direction of thegrain.

Aluminium panels:Aluminium is affected by the way thatlight falls on it, by the surrounding envi-ronment and by the angle you observeit from.Aluminium is susceptible to scratchingand abrasion and must be treated withdue care.

^ Soiling should be removed as soonas possible using a damp cloth and alittle washing up liquid.

,Aluminium surfaces and controlsmay suffer discolouration or damageif soiling is left on them for too long.

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Wood door front panels:^ Door fronts made from wood should

only be cleaned using a damp cham-ois leather and then dried with a softcloth.

,Do not use any cleaning agentscontaining ammonia or thinners.These would damage the surfacestructure.

E-Cloth:A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available fromthe Miele UK Spare Parts Department,Part number 98013530, which is suit-able for cleaning surfaces such asstainless steel, glass, plastic andchrome without the use of chemicals.

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With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected with-out calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money.

You should, however, note the following:

,Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained per-son in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorised orincorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage the appliance.

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe "Start" indicatorlight does not flash afterthe appliance has beenswitched on with the"On/Off" button.

The door is not properlyclosed.

Close the door firmly.

The appliance is notplugged in.

Insert the plug.

The fuse is defective orhas tripped.

Replace the fuse(see data plate forminimum fuse rating).

The dishwasher doesnot start after the "Start"button has beenpressed; the "Start" indi-cator light is flashing.

The programme selectoris at the "Stop" position.

– Turn the programmeselector to the requiredprogramme.

– Press the "Start" button.

The dishwasher stopsduring a programme.

The fuse is defective orhas tripped.

Replace the fuse(see data plate forminimum fuse rating).

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Problem Possible cause RemedyThe indicator light "In-let/Drain" lights up andflashes alternately

The stopcock is closed. Open the stopcock fully.

The water inlet filter isblocked.

Before rectifying the prob-lem you must:

– Turn the programmeselector to the "Stop"position.

– Switch the dishwasheroff using the "On/Off"button.

then:

– Clean the water inlet fil-ter, see "Solving prob-lems".

The Waterproof systemhas reacted.

Call the Miele Service De-partment.


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Problem Possible cause RemedyThe indicator light "In-let/Drain" is flashing andthe programme does notcontinue.




Water intake is restricted. – Open the stopcockfully.

– Check the water inletfilter and clean if nec-essary, see "Cleaningthe water inlet filter".

– The water pressure atthe intake is lower than0.3 bar. Seek profes-sional advice.

Water outlet is restricted,water remains in the washcabinet at the end of aprogramme.

– Clean the filter combi-nation, see "Cleaningand Care".

– Clean the drain pump,see "Cleaning the drainpump and non-returnvalve".

– Clean the non-returnvalve, see "Cleaningthe drain pump andnon-return valve".

– Remove any kink in thedrain hose.


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Problem Possible cause RemedyThe "End" and "Start"indicator lights flash si-multaneously at the endof a programme

There may be a technicalfault.



After a few seconds:

– Switch the dishwasheron using the "On/Off"button.

– Turn the programmeselector to the requiredprogramme.

– Press the "Start" button.

If the indicator lights flashagain, there is a technicalfault.

– Call the Miele ServiceDepartment.


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Problem Possible cause RemedyKnocking noise in thewash cabinet

The spray arm is knockingagainst an item in the bas-ket.

Interrupt the programme,rearrange items which areobstructing the spray arm.

Rattling noise Items of crockery are in-secure in the wash cabi-net.

Interrupt the programme,rearrange the items ofcrockery.

Knocking noise in thewater pipes

This may be caused bythe on-site installation orthe cross-section of thepiping.

This has no influence ondishwasher function. If indoubt contact a suitablyqualified plumber.


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Problem Possible cause RemedyThe dishes are not clean The dishes were not

loaded correctly. Disheswere placed inside otherpieces, water could notaccess all surfaces.

See notes in "Loading thedishwasher".

The outlet of the water in-take pipe for the middlespray arm was covered.An insufficient amount ofwater flowed into the mid-dle spray arm.

Make sure that dishesplaced in the rear sectionof the upper basket do notcover the opening.

The programme was notpowerful enough.

Select a more intensiveprogramme, see"Programme chart" at theend of these operating in-structions.

Not enough detergentwas dispensed.

Use more detergent, see"Operating the dish-washer".

Tall items are blocking thepath of the spray arms.

Rearrange the items sothat the spray arms canrotate freely.

The spray arm jets areblocked.

Clean the spray arm jets,see "Cleaning and Care".

The filter combination inthe base of the wash cabi-net is not clean or is notcorrectly fitted.This may cause the sprayarm jets to get blocked.

Clean and/or replace thefilter combination cor-rectly. Clean the sprayarm jets, see "Cleaningand Care".

The drain pump or non-re-turn valve may beblocked.

Clean the drain pump andthe non-return valve, see"Cleaning the drain pumpand non-return valve".


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Problem Possible cause RemedyDishes and glasses arenot dry or are flecked

The rinse aid amount maybe insufficient or the rinseaid reservoir empty.

Increase the dosage orreplenish the reservoir,see "Before using for thefirst time".

Crockery was taken out ofthe cabinet too soon.

Leave it in for longer, see"Operating the dish-washer".

White residue is visibleon cutlery and crockery,clouding occurs onglassware; film can bewiped off

Not enough rinse aid wasused.

Increase the dosage, see"Before using for the firsttime".

There is no salt in the saltreservoir.

Add dishwasher reactiva-tion salt, see "Before usingfor the first time".

The salt reservoir cap hasnot been screwed on cor-rectly.

Replace it making sure itscrews back on correctly.

The water softener is pro-grammed to a settingwhich is too low.

Programme a higher set-ting, see "Before using forthe first time".

Combination dishwasherdetergent tablets contain-ing rinse aid and/or saltmay have been used.These are unsuitable aslong term use can impairthe softener unit.

Use a standard liquid,tablet or powder deter-gent.

Smearing appears onglassware and cutlery,there is a bluish sheenon the surface of glass-ware; film can be wipedoff

The rinse aid dosage isset too high.

Reduce the dosage, see"Before using for the firsttime".


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Problem Possible cause RemedyGlassware is dull anddiscoloured; film cannotbe wiped off

Glassware is notdishwasherproof. The sur-faces are affected.

There is no remedy.Purchase glasswarewhich is dishwasher-proof.

Tea or lipstick stainshave not been com-pletely removed

The wash temperature ofthe selected programmewas too low.

Select a programme witha higher wash tempera-ture.

The bleaching effect ofthe detergent used is toolow.

Use a different type of de-tergent.

Plastic items are discol-oured

Natural dyes e.g. fromcarrots, tomatoes orketchup may be thecause. The amount of de-tergent used or its bleach-ing effect was not suffi-cient to deal with naturaldyes.

Use more detergent, see"Operating the dish-washer".Discolouration is irrever-sible.

There are rust stains oncutlery.

The salt reservoir cap hasnot been screwed on cor-rectly.

Replace it making sure itscrews back on correctly.

The affected items are notcorrosion resistant.

There is no remedy.Purchase cutlery which isdishwasher-proof.

The "Pre-wash"programme was not runafter dishwasher salt wasadded. Traces of salthave got into the wash cy-cle.

Always run the "Pre-wash"programme after addingdishwasher salt.


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Problem Possible cause RemedyThe detergent lid cannotbe closed properly.

Clogged detergent resi-due is blocking the catch.

Remove the residue.

Detergent residue is leftin the dispenser at theend of a programme

The dispenser was stilldamp when detergentwas added.

Make sure the dispenseris dry before adding de-tergent.

Water remains in thewash cabinet at the endof a programme




The filter combination inthe wash cabinet isclogged.

Clean the filter combina-tion, see "Cleaning andCare".

The drain pump or non-re-turn valve may beblocked.

Clean the drain pump andthe non-return valve, see"Cleaning the drain pumpand non-return valve".

The drain hose is kinked. Remove any kink in thedrain hose.


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Cleaning the water inlet filterA filter is incorporated in the screw con-nection of the valve on the water inlethose. The filter must be cleaned whendirty, otherwise insufficient water flowsinto the wash cabinet.

,The plastic housing of the waterconnection contains an electricalcomponent. It must not be dipped inwater.

Recommendation

If the mains water contains a largenumber of insoluble substances, werecommend fitting a large-area filter inthe connection between the stopcockand the water inlet hose threaded un-ion. This filter is available from the MieleSpares Dept.

Cleaning the filter:

^ Disconnect the dishwasher from themains supply (switch off at the mainssocket, pull out the plug , switch offthe appropriate circuit at the fuse boxor withdraw the mains fuse).

^ Turn off the stopcock.

^ Unscrew the inlet hose.

^ Carefully remove the rubber seal.

^ Withdraw the filter using pointed pli-ers and rinse clean under runningwater.

^ Replace the filter and seal, makingsure they are sitting correctly.

^ Reconnect the inlet hose to the stop-cock, making sure it goes on cor-rectly and is not cross-threaded.

^ Turn on the stopcock gradually to testfor leaks. If there is a leak, the inlethose might not be on securely, or itmay have been screwed on at an an-gle. Unscrew and reconnect the wa-ter inlet valve correctly.

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Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveIf the water has not been pumped awayat the end of a programme the drainpump or the non-return valve might beblocked. They are, however, easy toclean. Watch out for glass or bonesplinters which could cause injury.

^ Take the filter combination out of thewash cabinet (see "Cleaning andcare", "Cleaning the filters in the washcabinet").

^ Scoop the water out of the cabinetusing a suitable container.

^ Raise the locking clamp for thenon-return valve.

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^ Lift up the non-return valve and rinsewell under running water.

^ Remove all foreign objects from thenon-return valve.

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

^ Remove all foreign objects from thedrain pump (watch out for glass orbone splinters which are particularlydifficult to detect and could cause in-jury). Turn the drain pump impeller byhand to check that there are no moreobstructions.

^ Carefully replace the non-return valveand secure it with the locking clamp.

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Should you still have any difficulties,please contact:

– Your Miele Dealer

or

– The Miele Service Department (seeback cover for address).

^ Please quote the model type andnumber of your appliance.

This information is given on the dataplate at the top of the door.

Please note that telephone calls maybe monitored and recorded to im-prove our service.

Programme update function - PC

The programme update function (PC =Programme correction) is designed toenable a service technician to updateyour machine’s electronics in keepingwith advances in technology.

The indicator or check light marked"Salt PC" is used as the interface for thisprogramming.

Information regarding programme up-dates will be made known by the MieleCompany as and when such develop-ments become available.

After sales service

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To make the most of your dishwasher

If you would like … you will need to order …

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

… . a bottle holder

… . to wash long-stemmed glassware … . a glassware insert for the upperbasket

… . to wash additional items of cut-lery

… . a small cutlery basket for thelower basket

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Model G 6XX (For model number see data plate)

Test standard: EN 50242 / IEC 704

Standard programme Economyfor comparison tests(energy label):

Note: The Universal Plus 55 ° programme for normalsoiling has increased wash and dryingresults with shorter running times andincreased energy requirements.

Amount washed: 12 place settings

Amount of detergent: 30g only in compartment II.

Rinse aid dispensing: Setting 3 (approx. 3 ml)

Noise measurements: Before starting a programme to measure noise,the dishwasher door must first be opened completely,and then closed.Doing this will automatically close the ventilation outletfor the Turbothermic process.

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Dishwashers with cutlery basketSpoon inserts: Fit the two inserts into the cutlery basket

(see section on loading the dishwasher, spoon inserts)Place six spoons at intervals in each insert.

Upper basket Lower basket

Comparison tests

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Dishwashers with cutlery tray

Upper basket

Cutlery tray

Lower basket

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Test standard: EN 50242 / IEC 704

Standard programme Economyfor comparison tests(energy label):

Note: The Universal Plus 55 ° programme for normalsoiling has increased wash and dryingresults with shorter running times andincreased energy requirements.

Amount washed: 14 place settings

Amount of detergent: 30g only in compartment II.

Rinse aid dispensing: Setting 3 (approx. 3 ml)

Noise measurements: Before starting a programme to measure noise,the dishwasher door must first be opened completely,and then closed.Doing this will automatically close the ventilation outletfor the Turbothermic process.

Upper basket Lower basket

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Cutlery tray

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Should you ever need to move the dish-washer, e.g. when moving house, notethe following:

– Empty the dishwasher,

– Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses,mains cable, cutlery baskets, lowerbasket

– Transport the dishwasher in the up-right position.If unavoidable, it may be transportedon its back.Do not transport it on its side or onthe door as residual water still in theappliance will leak out of it.This residual water could get into theelectronic unit and cause a fault.

Transport

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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:FreestandingBuilt-in

60 cm57 cm

-57 cm

Depth with door openFreestandingBuilt in

118.5 cm115.5 cm

-120.5 cm

Weight:FreestandingFreestanding SC#Built underBuilt under SC#IntegratedIntegrated SC#

approx. 61.5 kgapprox. 63 kgapprox. 57.5 kgapprox. 59 kgapprox. 53.5 kgapprox. 55.5 kg

--approx. 59.5 kgapprox. 61 kgapprox. 55 kgapprox. 56.5 kg

Voltage

Rated load see data plate at the top of the door

Fuse rating

Test marks VDE, radio and televisionsuppressed

VDE, radio and televi-sion suppressed

Water pressure (flow rate): 0.3 - 10 bar pressure 0.3 - 10 bar pressure

Hot water connection up to max. 60 °C up to max. 60 °C

Delivery head max. 1 m max. 1 m

Drainage length max. 4 m max. 4 m

Mains connection cable approx. 1.7 m approx. 1.7 m

Capacity 12 place settings 14 place settings

* see data plate for model number SC # = Dishwasher with cutlery tray

Technical data

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Model G 6XX

Programme When to use Detergent

CompartmentII

(Wash 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 %

UniversalPlus 55 °

with a longer wash time for normally soiled crockerywith dried on soiling

100 %

Universal 55 ° for normal everyday loads 100 %

Normal 50 ° with a shorter wash time forlightly to normally soiled crockerywhere soiling has not dried on

100 %

Economy 1) for normal everyday loads,energy saving programme

100 %

Pre-wash for rinsing crockery to avoid smells, if a complete cycle is not yetneeded.

1) Standard programme for energy labelling.

Programme chart

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Programme sequence Consumption DurationEnergy kWh Water h:min

Pre-wash

1 2

Mainwash

Interimrinse

Finalrinse

Drying Coldwatercon-

nection(15 °C)

Hotwatercon-

nection(55 °C)

Litres Coldwatercon-

nection(15 °C)

Hotwatercon-

nection(55 °C)

X75 °

X X75 °

X 1.7 1.2 13 2:24 2:02

X X55 °

X X65 °

X 1.25 0.7 17 1:52 1:39

X55 °

X X65 °

X 1.2 0.6 13 1:24 1:11

X50 °

X X65 °

X 1.2 0.6 13 1:02 0:55

X45 °

X X55 °

X 1.05 0.6 13 2:48 2:37

X 0.06 0.06 5 0:11 0:11

When washing a full load in the Intensive Programme, the Universal Plus Programme, the UniversalProgramme, the Normal Programme and the Economy Programme at least 30 ml of detergent are re-quired. If the detergent manufacturer recommends using more than this you should dispense theamount they suggest.For the Intensive Programme add an additional 5-7 ml to compartment I.

Values quoted are in accordance with EN 50242. Results in the home may differ.

Programme chart

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Programme When to use Detergent

CompartmentII

(Wash 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 %

UniversalPlus 55 °

with a longer wash time for normally soiled crockerywith dried on soiling

100 %

Universal 55 ° for normal everyday loads 100 %

Normal 50 ° with a shorter wash time forlightly to normally soiled crockerywhere soiling has not dried on

100 %

Economy 1) for normal everyday loads,energy saving programme

100 %

Pre-wash for rinsing crockery to avoid smells, if a complete cycle is not yetneeded.

1) Standard programme for energy labelling.

Programme chart

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Programme sequence Consumption DurationEnergy kWh Water h:min

Pre-wash

1 2

Mainwash

Interimrinse

Finalrinse

Drying Coldwatercon-

nection(15 °C)

Hotwatercon-

nection(55 °C)

Litres Coldwatercon-

nection(15 °C)

Hotwatercon-

nection(55 °C)

X75 °

X X75 °

X 1.8 1.3 13 2:24 2:02

X X55 °

X X65 °

X 1.35 0.8 17 1:52 1:39

X55 °

X X65 °

X 1.3 0.7 13 1:24 1:11

X50 °

X X65 °

X 1.3 0.7 13 1:02 0:55

X45 °

X X55 °

X 1.08 0.7 13 2:48 2:37

X 0.06 0.06 5 0:11 0:11

When washing a full load in the Intensive Programme, the Universal Plus Programme, the UniversalProgramme, the Normal Programme and the Economy Programme at least 30 ml of detergent are re-quired. If the detergent manufacturer recommends using more than this you should dispense theamount they suggest.For the Intensive Programme add an additional 5-7 ml to compartment I.

Values quoted are in accordance with EN 50242. Results in the home may differ.

Programme chart

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