Miele DGC 6 Series, Technical Information

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Technical Information
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DGC 6xxx
rapidly expands as it changes state to steam when it comes into contact with
the hot water already in the steam generator. The drip shield vibrates and
causes these noises.
Series modification:
Modified drip shield in steam generator. This new steam generator has been
incorporated since 13 July 2011, starting with machine no. 111011512.
Remedy:
Install the new steam generator (refer to the parts CD for current part
numbers). See Section 035-4.4.
3.2 Residual Water in Cavity
Symptom:
Residual water remains in the cavity. This is especially noticeable with the
automatic rinsing cycle. The drain pump operates for only 20 seconds and
then switches off even though water remains in the pump sump.
Cause:
Drain pump reed switch defective.
Remedy:
Replace the drain pump reed switch (refer to the parts CD for current part
numbers). See Section 045-4.6.
3.3 Hose Kinked
Symptom:
A hose from the steam generator output to the cavity is kinked.
Cause:
Due to heating, the hose which has been laid too tightly has kinked.
Series modification:
Modification of hose positioning.
Remedy: