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Operating Instructions

Dishwasher

G 4580

To prevent accidents
and appliance damage
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 09 510 270

en - US, CA

Summary of Contents for Dimension G 4580 SCVi

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Dishwasher G 4580 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 09 510 270 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...e 17 Loading the dishwasher 18 Items not recommended for dishwashing 19 Typical load for 10 place settings 20 Upper basket 21 Adjusting the upper basket 22 Lower basket 23 Foldable spikes 23 Bottle holder depending on the model 24 Cutlery tray 25 Optional accessories 26 Use 27 Detergent 27 Adding detergent 28 Turning on 29 Selecting a program 29 Starting a program 29 Program Guide 30 Standby 31 At...

Page 3: ...blems with the dishwasher 37 Sounds 38 Poor cleaning results 39 After sales service 42 User Maintenance Instructions 43 Cleaning and Care 44 Triple filter system 45 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 49 Installation instructions 51 Electrical connection 52 Plumbing 53 Waterproof system 53 Connection to the water supply 53 Drainage 55 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...instruction by a responsible person Electrical Safety Before installation make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply This data must correspond to prevent injury and machine damage Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt Before installation or service disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit trippi...

Page 5: ...the power cord or put pressure on the plug which could cause overheating This dishwasher should only be installed under a continuous counter top secured to adjacent cabinetry Do not install this dishwasher beneath a cooking surface oven or any appliance that radiates heat High temperatures from these units may damage the dishwasher A toe kick must be used with the dishwasher If the supplied toe ki...

Page 6: ...he seal Load sharp items pointing downwards to prevent injuries Only use detergents and rinse aids recommended for residential dishwashers Keep all detergents and rinse aids out of the reach of children Do not inhale or swallow detergents Dishwasher detergents contain irritant and corrosive ingredients They can cause burning in the mouth and throat if swallowed or inhibit breathing Consult a docto...

Page 7: ...pending on model c Upper basket d Middle spray arm e Air inlet for drying depending on model f Lower spray arm g Triple filter system h Data plate i Rinse aid reservoir j Dual compartment detergent dispenser kSalt container Guide to the dishwasher 7 ...

Page 8: ...Control panel a Check Refill indicators b Program selection c Program button dU On button with indicator eV Off button Guide to the dishwasher 8 ...

Page 9: ...of the normal amount when washing a small load Choose a program that best suits the degree of soiling and the type of dishes being washed Disposal of the packing material The cardboard box and packaging protect the appliance during shipping These materials are biodegradable and recyclable Please recycle Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of ...

Page 10: ...r If the door is opened during operation the dishwasher will stop running Once the door is closed the program will continue To close the door Push the baskets in Lift the door and push until it clicks into position Before using for the first time 10 ...

Page 11: ...dishwasher must be correctly programmed to match the hardness of your water Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the exact water hardness level in your area If the hardness of your local supply is constantly lower than 4 d 4 gr gal you do not need to add water softener salt However the water hardness level must still be programmed In areas where the water hardness fluctuates e ...

Page 12: ...r flashes once at a short interval factory default Press the Program button for at least one second until the Intake Drain indicator lights up The set value is indicated by the flashing rhythm of the upper right program indicator see Table d gr gal Flashing rhythm 1 4 1 4 Once short 5 7 5 7 2 short 8 11 8 11 3 times short 12 15 12 16 4 times short 16 20 17 21 5 times short 21 25 22 26 6 times shor...

Page 13: ...ng the U button Keep the Program button pressed for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator lights up Now press the program button briefly twice The set water hardness value is indicated by the flashing rhythm of the upper right program indicator light see Table Press the V button to turn the dishwasher off Before using for the first time 13 ...

Page 14: ... of the water softener Remove the lower basket from the wash cabinet and unscrew the salt container lid When opening the salt container water will run out Open the container only to refill salt Important The salt container must be filled with 1 quart 1 l of water before adding salt for the first time so the salt can dissolve properly Water does not have to be added with subsequent refills Place th...

Page 15: ...n remain on for a short time It will go out once the reactivation process is complete The Salt indicator light is turned off if you have programmed the dishwasher to a water hardness below 4 d 4 gr gal Immediately after each refill run the Express program without a load This will remove any traces of salt from inside the wash cabinet Before using for the first time 15 ...

Page 16: ...he flap springs open Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir until it is visible on the surface of the screen The rinse aid reservoir holds approx 3 7 oz 110 ml Press on the flap until you hear it click shut Failure to close it all the way allows water to enter the reservoir during the wash program Clean any spilled rinse aid The flap will remain closed during normal operation Rinse aid indicator...

Page 17: ... start over Press the Program button three times The Intake Drain indicator flashes three times in intervals The SaniWash indicator flashes 3 times in intervals The rinse aid dosage is adjusted to 3 ml by default The amount set can be recognized by the flashing rhythm of the SaniWash indicator see table Dosage in ml Flashing rhythm 0 1 Once 2 Twice 3 3 times 4 4 times 5 5 times 6 6 times Press and...

Page 18: ...e that all items are securely positioned Hollow items such as cups and glasses should be placed upside down in the baskets To ensure good water coverage tall narrow and hollow items i e vases or champagne glasses should be placed in the center of the basket rather than in the corners Concave based items such as mugs or bowls should be placed at an angle so that water does not pool The spray arms m...

Page 19: ...assware There are no standard guidelines for washing glassware when in doubt wash by hand When purchasing new dishes glasses and cutlery make sure they are dishwasher safe Only wash items marked dishwasher safe in the dishwasher If fine glassware is washed in the dishwasher select the China Crystal program This will reduce the risk of clouding Silver and aluminum Silver or aluminum items may tarni...

Page 20: ...Typical load for 10 place settings Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray Loading the dishwasher 20 ...

Page 21: ... delicate items such as cups saucers glasses dessert bowls and flat pans Long items such as soup ladles mixing spoons and long knives should be placed lying down across the front of the upper basket Adjustable cup rack Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses Lower it to double stack smaller pieces Loading the dishwasher 21 ...

Page 22: ...e care when sliding the basket in and out in this position Slide out the upper basket Pull up the levers at the sides of the upper basket and adjust the basket height Release the levers and the basket will lock in place Depending on the setting of the upper basket a variety of plate dimensions can be accommodated For example If the upper basket is in its highest position a plate with a diameter of...

Page 23: ...wls etc Small plates such as saucers can also be arranged in the lower basket Foldable spikes The front two rows of spikes can be folded down to create more room for larger dishware e g pots pans and bowls Press the yellow lever down a and fold the spikes down b Loading the dishwasher 23 ...

Page 24: ...he comfort insert at the back of the lower basket Slide the hooks of the insert under the cross wire of the lower basket Push down on the insert to snap it into position Bottle holder depending on the model The bottle holder is for washing narrow items e g for milk bottles or baby bottles Place the bottle holder in the lower basket as shown If placed elsewhere water from the spray jets will not re...

Page 25: ...th the cutting edge down and forks with the prongs between the holders Spoons should be placed in the opposite direction with the handles between the holders so that water can run off more easily The upper spray arm must not be blocked by tall cutlery items Spoons with thick handles may have to be placed as knives and forks with their heads in the holders Loading the dishwasher 25 ...

Page 26: ...need to be ordered wash baby bottles a bottle holder ash additional items of cutlery a small cultery basket for the lower basket wash additional glassware a glassware insert for the lower basket MieleCare Collection Miele branded cleaning and care products including dishwasher salt detergent and rinse aid are available to order from your Miele dealer Miele or the on line Miele store www mieleusa c...

Page 27: ...ding on model Only use detergents formulated for domestic dishwashers Use only the recommended amount of detergent Continued use of too much detergent may cause machine damage When using the China Crystal program depending on model reduce the amount of detergent used to at least of the normal dosage Also make certain your china and crystal are dishwasher safe You can use powder gel or tab detergen...

Page 28: ...the flap If a Pre rinse is desired and available for your chosen program add 1 teaspoon 5 ml of detergent to compartment I Compartment I holds a maximum of 2 teaspoons 10 ml compartment II holds a maximum of 3 5 tablespoons 50 ml of detergent The horizontal marks in compartment II indicate the levels of approximately 1 and 2 tablespoons 20 and 30 ml respectively The marks indicate the approximate ...

Page 29: ...m according to the type of load and soiling See the Program Guide for more information Select the desired program with the Program selection button The indicator light for the selected program will come on You can now select any additional options see Additional Options Starting a program Start the program by closing the door Cancel a program only in the first few minutes Otherwise important progr...

Page 30: ...nd water consumption based on the soil load of the dishware as required X X X X China Crystal For temperature sensitive glassware and lightly soiled dishware use 50 detergent recommended X X X X X SaniWash To sanitize dishware e g baby bottles cutting boards and preparation dishware X X X X Express Quick program for lightly soiled dishware e g party dishware not suitable for detergent tabs X X X X...

Page 31: ... the program is completed You can now empty the dishwasher To avoid damage to counter tops rom steam open the door after the end of the program either fully never ajar or keep it closed until you are removing all the dishes Turning off At the end of a program Open the door Press the V button to turn the dishwasher off The dishwasher continues to use electricity until turned off with the V button T...

Page 32: ...ng so Before closing the door again leave it ajar for approx 20 seconds This will enable the temperature in the wash cabinet to settle Close the door firmly until it clicks into place Changing a program If the detergent dispenser flap is already open do not change the program If a program has already started and you wish to change it Open the door Press the V button Press the V button Select the d...

Page 33: ...the program button pressed for at least four seconds until the lower right program indicator lights up If it does not come on start over Press the Program button four times briefly The Intake Drain indicator flashes 4 times at short intervals The sequence of flashing by the upper right program indicator shows whether the program end buzzer is turned on or off upper right program indicator flashing...

Page 34: ...Drain indicator flashes once long and twice short The sequence of flashing by the upper right program indicator shows whether a setting has been set differently to the default setting upper right program indicator flashes all values are set to the default settings upper right program indicator is off at least one setting has been changed To reset the dishwasher to factory default press the Program...

Page 35: ... select a program The dishwasher stops during a program The circuit breaker has tripped Reset the circuit breaker see the data plate for minimum amperage If the circuit breaker trips again contact Miele The buzzer sounds All indicator lights of the program selection flash when the door is open There may be a technical fault Turn the dishwasher off with the V button After a few seconds Turn the dis...

Page 36: ...tor flashes when the door is open Before fixing the fault Turn the dishwasher off with the V button Fault in the water intake Open the water supply valve all the way Clean the water intake filter see Cleaning and Care The water pressure at the water connection is less than 4 35 psi Consult a plumber Fault in the water drain There might be water in the wash cabinet Clean the triple filter see Clean...

Page 37: ...s blocking the catch Remove the residue The door and the interior walls are still wet after a program has finished This is not a fault It is the normal operating mode of the drying system None The moisture will evaporate after a short time Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a program Before fixing the fault Turn the dishwasher off with the V button The triple filter in the wash cabine...

Page 38: ...ot secure in the wash cabinet Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces A foreign object e g a cherry stone has become lodged in the drain pump Remove the foreign object from the drain pump see Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve There is a knocking noise in the water line This may be caused by the installation or the diameter of the pipe This has no effect on the dishwasher If in ...

Page 39: ... triple filter in the wash cabinet is clogged or not correctly inserted The spray arm jets might be clogged as a result Clean the filter and insert it correctly Clean the spray arm jets if required see Cleaning and care The non return valve is stuck open and blocked Wash water will run back into the wash cabinet Clean the drain pump and the non return valve see Cleaning and care Glasses and cutler...

Page 40: ...ee Rinse aid White residue is visible on cutlery and dishes Clouding occurs on glassware and cutlery film can be wiped off Not enough rinse aid was used Increase the dosage see Setting the rinse aid dosage The salt container is empty Refill the salt container see Filling the salt container The salt container lid was not correctly screwed on Reseat it making sure it screws back on correctly Unsuita...

Page 41: ...he detergent has a low bleaching effect Use a different detergent Plastics are discolored Natural dyes e g from carrots tomatoes or ketchup may be the cause Not enough detergent was used to break down natural dyes Use more detergent see Detergent Discoloration is permanent There are rust stains on cutlery The affected items are not corrosion resistant There is no remedy Use only dishwasher safe cu...

Page 42: ...ract program gives you the assurance of knowing that your appliance investment is covered by 5 years of worry free ownership MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and longevity of ...

Page 43: ...User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 44: ...l panel The plastic control panels should only be wiped with a damp cloth or suitable cleaning agent designed for use on plastic The appliance and front controls are not scratch proof Remove spills immediately Exterior Only use a conditioner suitable for your kitchen cabinetry Clean wood with a damp cloth and wipe dry Clean the exterior with a solution of warm water and liquid soap applied with a ...

Page 45: ... without all the filters in place Check and clean the filter system periodically for any trapped or foreign objects The level of soiling and time it takes before the filters need cleaning will vary depending on your household usage Turn off the dishwasher before cleaning Turn the handle counterclockwise to release the triple filter system a Lift the filter combination out of the machine b Remove a...

Page 46: ...ing water Close the flap so that the clip engages Return the filter so it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet Lock the filter by turning the handle clockwise The triple filter system must be inserted and locked into place Large particles could get in the circulation system and cause a blockage Cleaning and Care 46 ...

Page 47: ...sent Push the upper spray arm up to engage the inner ratchet and unscrew the spray arm Lift up the middle spray arm a to engage the ratchet and unscrew the spray arm b Remove the lower basket Pull the lower spray arm firmly upwards to remove Use a pointed object such as a toothpick to push food particles into the spray arm jets Rinse thoroughly under running water Return the spray arms and check t...

Page 48: ... water contains a large number of insoluble substances a filter between the water valve and the intake hose connection is recommended These filters can be purchased from Miele Cleaning the filter Turn off the dishwasher and pull the plug Turn off the water supply Unscrew the intake hose Carefully remove the rubber seal Remove the filter using needle nose pliers and rinse it under running water Rei...

Page 49: ...a Pull out the non return valve b and rinse it under running water Remove all foreign objects from the non return valve The drain pump is beneath the non return valve see arrow Remove all foreign objects from the drain pump glass or bone splinters Before returning the non return valve check that the drain pump is not blocked Spin the propeller several times in both directions to check for obstruct...

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Page 51: ...m supplied with these instructions To comply with IEC sound testing protocols please contact Miele for additional instructions Information is subject to change Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification technical warranty information ...

Page 52: ... the electrical current This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it ...

Page 53: ...could be dangerous Do not drink water from the dishwasher The dishwasher can heat its own water to the temperature required by the wash program This allows for connection of the machine to either a hot max 140 F 60 C or cold water source For lowest energy consumption and fastest possible wash times connect the dishwasher to a hot water source All programs use hot water in the rinse cycles The inle...

Page 54: ...sure reducing valve must be used Ensure that the water connection is secure after the first use To prevent damage to the dishwasher it must only be connected to a fully vented drainage system Do not cut the intake hose It contains electrical wiring If the hose is cut the dishwasher will not work There will be a water leak and you could be injured If the hose is too long coil it neatly and place it...

Page 55: ... the left or right side at the rear of the machine The existing nipple that the drain hose is connected to may be designed for various hose diameters If the nipple diameter is to large or to small it should be replaced or an adapter may be used If the nipple extends more than 2 50 mm into the drain hose it should be shortened or the hose could clog The drain hose must not be shortened Make sure th...

Page 56: ...Alteration rights reserved 4212 G4580 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL WARRANTY INFORMATION M Nr 09 510 270 01 ...

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