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Setting the rinse aid dosage

The dosage selector has settings from
1-6. It is set to "3" (3 ml) at the factory.
Approx. 3 ml of rinse aid are then used
per programme. This is a recom-
mended setting.

If spots appear on crockery and glass-
ware:

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Use a higher setting.

If clouding or smearing appears on
crockery and glassware:

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Use a lower setting.

Before using for the first time

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Summary of Contents for G 601

Page 1: ...ctions for dishwashers It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions before installing commissioning or using the machine to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine G M Nr 05 953 730 ...

Page 2: ...first time you require 12 To open the door 13 To close the door 13 Child safety lock 13 Water softener 14 Programming the water hardness level 15 Checking the programmed water hardness level 16 Filling the salt reservoir 17 Salt indicator 18 Rinse aid 19 Adding rinse aid 19 Rinse aid indicator 20 Setting the rinse aid dosage 21 Loading the dishwasher 22 Upper basket 23 Flap up rack 23 Adjusting th...

Page 3: ... in the wash cabinet 36 Cleaning the spray arms 38 Cleaning the wash cabinet 39 Cleaning the door and the door seal 39 Cleaning the control panel and door front panel 39 Problem solving guide 41 Solving problems 50 Cleaning the water inlet filter 50 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 51 After sales service 53 Optional accessories 54 Comparison tests 55 Transport 59 Programme chart 60 Mod...

Page 4: ...ket 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 detergent dispenser 11 Rinse aid reservoir with dosage selector 12 Data plate Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...eral different dishwasher models The specific dishwasher models below are referred to as follows G 601 SC i G 604 SC i G 6XX G 804 SCi G 8XX The model numbers G 6XX and G 8XX used in this book refer to the model designation specified on the data plate of the machine and not the description on the control panel The data plate is located at the top of the door when open Description of the appliance ...

Page 6: ...ed machine A damaged machine is dangerous Please ensure that the packaging material is offered for recycling Installation The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance with the installation instructions The electrical socket must be eas ily accessible after the dishwasher has been installed There must be no electrical sock ets behind the dishwasher Danger of overheating and fire ris...

Page 7: ...e on an extension ca ble Danger of overheating Daily use Do not use solvents in the dish washer Danger of explosion Water in the dishwasher must not be 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 ...

Page 8: ...n or near it or to play with the controls There is a danger that children could shut themselves in the dishwasher Supervise its use by the el derly or infirm 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 inhibit breathing Consult a doctor immediate ly if your child has swallow...

Page 9: ...ation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appli ance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee Repairs and maintenance Repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent engineers in accordance with local and national safety r...

Page 10: ...dled or disposed of incor rectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the cor rect functioning of your appliance or machine Please do not therefore dis pose of your old machine or appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local com munity waste collection recycling cen tre and ensure that it presents no dan ger ...

Page 11: ...f however your water is heated by electricity we would still recommend connection to cold water For most economical dishwashing make full use of the baskets without overloading the dishwasher Choose the programme to suit the type of crockery being washed and the degree of soiling Select the Economy programme for energy saving dishwashing Use the correct amounts of deter gent Use only 2 3 of the gi...

Page 12: ...ishwasher reactiva tion salt domestic dishwasher detergent rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers Every dishwasher is tested at the factory There will be residual water in the appliance from this test It is not an indication that it has been previously used Before using for the first time 12 ...

Page 13: ...cks into position Child safety lock The yellow key for the child safety lock is on one of the spikes at the front of the upper basket Remove the key before switching on the dishwasher and keep it in a safe place away from the dishwasher To prevent children opening the dish washer door during operation use the key to lock the door Horizontal setting The door is locked Vertical setting The door can ...

Page 14: ... be filled with dishwasher salt for reactivation The dishwasher must be pro grammed to correspond to the water hardness in your area Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardness level in your area Where the water hardness fluctuates e g between 1 4 3 1 mmol l 8 17 d German scale always programme the dishwasher to the higher value 3 1 mmol l in this example In the cas...

Page 15: ...id or if rinse aid needs replenishing Turn the programme selector to the position that corresponds to your wa ter hardness level see chart below d German scale mmol l Programme selector setting 1 4 0 2 0 7 1 o clock position 5 7 0 9 1 3 2 o clock position 8 11 1 4 2 0 3 o clock position 12 16 2 2 2 9 4 o clock position 17 21 3 1 3 8 5 o clock position 22 24 4 0 4 3 6 o clock position 25 31 4 5 5 6...

Page 16: ... will start flash ing Important If a different indicator light comes on or flashes the process must be repeated Exception The Rinse aid indicator light will come on if you have not yet added rinse aid or if rinse aid needs replenishing Turn the progamme selector from the 1 o clock position as far as the 8 o clock position until the Start indi cator light comes on When the programme selector is at ...

Page 17: ...cket of dishwasher salt before filling the salt reservoir Only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation Do not use other salts such as cooking salt agricultural grade or gritting salt These may contain insoluble additives 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 1 litre of w...

Page 18: ...eacti vated the next time the dishwasher is run The salt indicator light may still be illuminated during this process It will go out once the salt concentration has reached the correct level Note If the water in your area is very soft and constantly 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 A...

Page 19: ... pour 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 acid content The resulting rinsing and drying quality will not however be as good as when rinse aid is used Do not use vinegar with a higher acid content e g vinegar essence 25 acid This must not be used as its use wo...

Page 20: ...se aid reservoir during a programme Wipe up any spilled rinse aid This prevents over foaming occurring dur ing the next programme Rinse aid indicator The 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 reservoir still contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 3 programmes Add rinse aid in plenty of time Before using for ...

Page 21: ...o 3 3 ml at the factory Approx 3 ml of rinse aid are then used per programme This is a recom mended setting If spots appear on crockery and glass ware Use a higher setting If clouding or smearing appears on crockery and glassware Use a lower setting Before using for the first time 21 ...

Page 22: ...etter water coverage Deep based items should be placed at an angle so that water can run off them freely The spray arms must not be blocked by items which are too tall or hang through the baskets If in doubt test for free movement by manually rotating the spray arms Make sure that small items do not fall through the holders in the baskets Small items e g lids should there fore be placed in the cut...

Page 23: ...ate items such as cups saucers glasses dessert bowls etc as well as heat sensitive plastic items Shallow saucepans or casserole dishes can also be placed in the upper basket Flap up rack To make room for tall items raise the rack upwards Loading the dishwasher 23 ...

Page 24: ... upper basket Pull upwards on the levers at either side of the upper basket Adjust the basket to the desired height Then push the levers securely back down into position Depending on the setting of the upper basket the following plate dimensions can be accommodated Model G 6XX see data plate for model number Upper basket level Plate Ø in cm Upper basket Lower basket Top 15 30 Middle 17 28 Bottom 1...

Page 25: ...aucers can also be placed in the lower basket Bottle holder The bottle holder e g for milk and baby bottles must be inserted into the lower basket as shown in the illustration If placed anywhere else water will not be able to access the bottles properly and cleaning results will be impaired Loading the dishwasher 25 ...

Page 26: ...e blocked by items which are too big e g cake slices Model G 6XX SC see data plate on the machine for the model number The deeper section for large items of cutlery must be on the left hand side The cup rack cannot be lifted up if the deeper section is on the right hand side Spoon heads should be placed in con tact with at least one of the serrated re tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to ens...

Page 27: ...e are no standard guidelines for washing glassware When in doubt wash glassware by hand If delicate glassware is washed in the dishwasher ensure that only very low temperatures are used see programme chart This will reduce the risk of clouding Please note Silverware previously cleaned with a silver polish may still be damp or spot ted at the end of a programme where water has not run off smoothly ...

Page 28: ... door or directly into the 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 20 ml of detergent for a full load in the following programmes Intensive Universal plus Universal Normal Economy If the manufacturer recommends a larger amount of detergent use the amount recommended Failu...

Page 29: ...t be fore starting the programme and close the door activating the child safety lock It is essential to follow the instruc tions given in the programme chart at 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 II to assist with dispensing The marks in dicate a level of approx 20 25 30 ml when the d...

Page 30: ...st cases this will be a Universal programme or a Universal plus programme These programmes are ideally suited to everyday mixed loads with varying de grees of soiling The different programmes and their uses are described in the programme chart at the end of this booklet Operating the dishwasher 30 ...

Page 31: ...ed 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 sequence indicator lights 14 The Wash Rinse indicator light comes on in the pre wash main wash interim rinse and final rinse stages of a programme T...

Page 32: ...itch the dishwasher off if you do not wish to start another programme immediately Switching off At the end of a programme Turn the programme selector 16 to the Stop position The End indicator light 14 goes out and the Start indicator light 15 flashes Press the On Off button 13 The Start indicator light 15 goes out The dishwasher continues to use electricity until switched off using the On Off butt...

Page 33: ... wash cabinet to settle Close the door firmly making sure that it clicks into place Do not touch the heating ele ment during a programme interrup tion Danger of burning Changing a programme Important If the detergent dispenser flap has already opened do not change the programme If a programme has already started and you wish to change it proceed as fol lows Turn the programme selector 16 to the St...

Page 34: ...elease the Start button within two seconds The Salt indicator light will start flash ing Note If a different indicator light comes on or flashes the process must be repeated Exception The Rinse aid indicator light will come on if you have not yet added rinse aid or if rinse aid needs replenishing Turn the programme selector to the 10 o clock position If the Start indicator light does not come on D...

Page 35: ...e enough to handle before unloading them If you open the door fully after switch ing off the dishes will cool much faster First unload the lower basket then the upper basket and cutlery tray This will prevent water drops from the upper basket and cutlery tray from falling onto the dishes in the lower basket Operating the dishwasher 35 ...

Page 36: ...cabinet through the spray arms The dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place Collection of coarse soil may cause the filters 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 the dishwasher Remove any coa...

Page 37: ...portant After cleaning make sure that the clip has properly engaged Replace the filter combination so that it lies flat in the base of the wash cab inet Secure the filter by turning the handle in a clockwise direction Take care when you are fitting the filter combination that it is se cured in position correctly Other wise coarse soil could get into the circulation system and cause a blockage Clea...

Page 38: ...ke out the cutlery tray Press the top spray arm upwards to engage the inner ratchet Then un screw the spray arm Lift up the middle spray arm a to en gage the ratchet Then unscrew the spray arm b Remove the lower basket Pull the lower spray arm firmly up wards to remove it Use a pointed object to push food particles into the spray arm jets Rinse thoroughly under running wa ter Replace the spray arm...

Page 39: ...p cloth or suitable cleaning agent designed for use on plastic Do not use abrasive cleaning agents glass cleaning agents or all purpose cleaners Because of their chemical composition they could cause serious damage to plastic surfaces Stainless steel panels Clean using a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid or with a propri etary non abrasive cleaning agent designed specifically for use on st...

Page 40: ...nels Door fronts made from wood should only be cleaned using a damp cham ois leather and then dried with a soft cloth Do not use any cleaning agents containing ammonia or thinners These would damage the surface structure E Cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department Part number 98013530 which is suit able for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plas...

Page 41: ...ht does not flash after the appliance has been switched on with the On Off button The door is not properly closed Close the door firmly The appliance is not plugged in Insert the plug The fuse is defective or has tripped Replace the fuse see data plate for minimum fuse rating The dishwasher does not start after the Start button has been pressed the Start in dicator light is flashing The programme ...

Page 42: ...cock fully The water inlet filter is blocked Before rectifying the prob lem you must Turn the programme selector to the Stop position Switch the dishwasher off using the On Off button then Clean the water inlet fil ter see Solving prob lems The Waterproof system has reacted Call the Miele Service De partment Problem solving guide 42 ...

Page 43: ... the water inlet filter and clean if nec essary see Cleaning the water inlet filter The water pressure at the intake is lower than 0 3 bar Seek profes sional advice Water outlet is restricted water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a programme Clean the filter combi nation see Cleaning and Care Clean the drain pump see Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve Clean the non return valve...

Page 44: ...rogramme selector to the Stop position Switch the dishwasher off using the On Off button After a few seconds Switch the dishwasher on using the On Off button Turn the programme selector to the required programme Press the Start button If the indicator lights flash again there is a technical fault Call the Miele Service Department Problem solving guide 44 ...

Page 45: ...ucting the spray arm Rattling noise Items of crockery are in secure in the wash cabi net Interrupt the programme rearrange the items of crockery Knocking noise in the water pipes This may be caused by the on site installation or the cross section of the piping This has no influence on dishwasher function If in doubt contact a suitably qualified plumber Problem solving guide 45 ...

Page 46: ...erating instructions Not enough detergent was dispensed Use more detergent see Operating the dish washer Tall items are blocking the path of the spray arms Rearrange the items so that the spray arms can rotate freely The spray arm jets are blocked Clean the spray arm jets see Cleaning and Care The filter combination in the base of the wash cabi net is not clean or is not correctly fitted This may ...

Page 47: ...or the first time There is no salt in the salt reservoir Add dishwasher reactiva tion salt see Before using for the first time The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor rectly Replace it making sure it screws back on correctly The water softener is pro grammed to a setting which is too low Programme a higher set ting see Before using for the first time Combination dishwasher detergent tab...

Page 48: ...d Natural dyes e g from car rots tomatoes or ketchup may be the cause The amount of detergent used or its bleaching effect was not sufficient to deal with natural dyes Use more detergent see Operating the dish washer Discolouration is irreversi ble There are rust stains on cutlery The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on cor rectly Replace it making sure it screws back on correctly The affec...

Page 49: ...remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a programme Before rectifying the prob lem you must Turn the programme selector to the Stop position Switch the dishwasher off using the On Off button The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged Clean the filter combina tion see Cleaning and Care The drain pump or non re turn valve may be blocked Clean the drain pump and the non return valve see ...

Page 50: ...ele Spares Dept Cleaning the filter Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains supply switch off at the mains socket pull out the plug switch off the appropriate circuit at the fuse box or 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 running water Replace the filter and seal makin...

Page 51: ...ht be blocked They are however easy to clean Watch out for glass or bone splinters which could cause injury Take the filter combination out of the wash cabinet see Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet Scoop the water out of the cabinet using a suitable container Raise the locking clamp for the non return valve Solving problems 51 ...

Page 52: ...non return valve see arrow Remove all foreign objects from the drain pump watch out for glass or bone splinters which are particularly difficult to detect and could cause in jury Turn the drain pump impeller by hand to check that there are no more obstructions Carefully replace the non return valve and secure it with the locking clamp Solving problems 52 ...

Page 53: ...be monitored and recorded to im prove our service Programme update function PC The programme update function PC Programme correction is designed to enable a service technician to update your machine s electronics in keeping with advances in technology The indicator or check light marked Salt PC is used as the interface for this programming Information regarding programme up dates will be made know...

Page 54: ...ost 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 upper basket Optional accessories 54 ...

Page 55: ...bel Note The Universal Plus 55 programme for normal soiling has increased wash and drying results with shorter running times and increased energy requirements Amount washed 8 place settings Amount of detergent 20 g only in compartment II Rinse aid dispensing Setting 3 approx 3 ml Upper basket Lower basket Comparison tests 55 ...

Page 56: ...Cutlery tray Comparison tests 56 ...

Page 57: ...bel Note The Universal Plus 55 programme for normal soiling has increased wash and drying results with shorter running times and increased energy requirements Amount washed 9 place settings Amount of detergent 20 g only in compartment II Rinse aid dispensing Setting 3 approx 3 ml Upper basket Lower basket Comparison tests 57 ...

Page 58: ...Cutlery tray Comparison tests 58 ...

Page 59: ...oses mains cable cutlery basket lower basket Transport 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 as residual water still in the appliance will leak out of it This residual water could get into the electronic unit and cause a fault Transport 59 ...

Page 60: ...everyday loads 100 Universal Plus 55 with a longer wash time for normally soiled crockery with dried on soiling 100 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 Pre wash for rinsing crockery to avoid smells if a complete cycle is not yet needed This programme should also be used for flushing out salt r...

Page 61: ...X 65 X 1 25 0 65 15 1 54 1 36 X 75 X X 75 X 1 6 1 2 11 2 34 2 08 X 0 06 0 06 4 0 11 0 11 When washing a full load in the Intensive Programme the Universal Plus Programme the Universal Programme the Normal Programme and the Economy Programme at least 20 ml of detergent are re quired If the detergent manufacturer recommends using more than this you should dispense the amount they suggest For the Int...

Page 62: ...everyday loads 100 Universal Plus 55 with a longer wash time for normally soiled crockery with dried on soiling 100 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 Pre wash for rinsing crockery to avoid smells if a complete cycle is not yet needed This programme should also be used for flushing out salt r...

Page 63: ...X 65 X 1 25 0 65 15 1 54 1 36 X 75 X X 75 X 1 6 1 2 11 2 34 2 08 X 0 06 0 06 4 0 11 0 11 When washing a full load in the Intensive Programme the Universal Plus Programme the Universal Programme the Normal Programme and the Economy Programme at least 20 ml of detergent are re quired If the detergent manufacturer recommends using more than this you should dispense the amount they suggest For the Int...

Page 64: ...Alteration rights reserved G601 G604 G606 G804 Plus 0305 M Nr 05 953 730 V03 ...

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