Miele G 611 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating instructions

for dishwashers

It is

essential

to read the operating and

installation instructions before

installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident or
damage to the machine.

M.-Nr. 05 184 470

Summary of Contents for G 611

Page 1: ...g instructions for dishwashers It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions before Q installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine M Nr 05 184 470 ...

Page 2: ...ty lock 12 Water softener 13 Programming and setting the water hardness level 14 Programming the machine to the water hardness level 14 Setting the water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet 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 dis...

Page 3: ...are 38 Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet 38 Cleaning the spray arms 40 Cleaning the wash cabinet 41 Cleaning the door and the door seal 41 Cleaning the control panel fascia 41 Cleaning the door panel 41 Problem solving guide 42 Solving problems 49 Cleaning the water inlet filter 49 Checking the water level 50 Increasing the water intake time 51 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 5...

Page 4: ...sket 4 Water feed for middle spray arm 5 Middle spray arm 6 Water hardness selector 7 Lower spray arm 8 Four height adjustable screw feet 9 Filter combination 10 Salt reservoir 11 Dual compartment detergent dispenser 12 Rinse aid reservoir with dosage selector 13 Data plate Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...On Off button 15 Programme sequence display 16 Top Solo button 17 Programme selector 18 Start button 19 Check Refill indicators 20 Child safety lock 21 Door release 22 Ventilation outlet for drying fan Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ... damaged machine Please ensure that the packaging material is offered for recycling Installation The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliance with the installation instructions In order to ensure stability built under and integrated dishwashers must only be installed under a con tinuous worktop which is secured to ad jacent cabinetry The dishwasher must not be in stalled under a ho...

Page 7: ...tely if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled Do not sit or lean on the opened door This could cause the dish washer to tip and be damaged and you could get injured In an appliance with a cutlery bas ket depending on model cutlery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed in the basket with the handles downwards However to avoid the risk of injury place cutlery with sharp points with the h...

Page 8: ...as swallowed or inhaled detergent To avoid the danger of children coming into contact with the dish washer detergent Only add detergent just before starting the programme and close the door acti vating the child safety lock depending on model Keep children away from the dish washer when the door is open There could be detergent residues in the ap pliance To ensure children do not come into contact...

Page 9: ...tee Repairs and maintenance Repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent engineers in accordance with local and national safety regulations Repairs by unqualified persons could be dan gerous Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply for main tenance work switch off at wall socket and remove the plug or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is app...

Page 10: ...s use of water and electricity You can make the most of your ap pliance by following these tips If your household water system is suitable this dishwasher can be con nected to a hot water supply for fur ther economies Although all stages of the wash then take place with hot water savings are made in the use of primary energy costs programme running time If however your water is heated by electrici...

Page 11: ...ox 1 2 kg dishwasher 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 machine from this test It is not an indication that the machine has been previously used Before using for the first time 11 ...

Page 12: ...d 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 dish washer If you wish to prevent children opening the dishwasher door during operation use the key provided to turn the lock to the required setting Horizontal setting The door is locked Vertica...

Page 13: ... the water hardness in your area Your local water authority will advise you on the highest level of water hardness in your area If the hardness of your local supply is constantly lower than 4 d 0 7 mmol l you do not need to add dishwasher salt The water softener must however still be programmed to correspond to the water hardness level in your area Where the water hardness fluctuates e g between 8...

Page 14: ...icator light is on or flash ing 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 position that corresponds to your water hardness level see chart below d mmol l Programme selector setting 1 5 0 2 0 9 Universal 55 1 o clock 6 8 1 1 1 4 Universal Plus 55 2 o cloc...

Page 15: ...ad to poor cleaning results and an increase in water spots left on crockery and cutlery Use a screwdriver to take the cover off the water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet Use a coin or screwdriver to adjust the water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet There is a click as each setting is reached d mmol l f Selector setting level 1 8 0 2 1 4 2 14 3 9 11 1 6 2 0 16 20 2 12 16 2 2 ...

Page 16: ...flash ing 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 Click the programme selector from Universal 55 1 o clock as far as the Energy save position When the programme selector is at the position which corresponds to the water hardness setting already pro grammed the Top Solo indicator light w...

Page 17: ...salt reservoir Please only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactiva tion as other salts may contain inso luble additives which can impair the functioning of the softener Remove the lower basket and un screw the salt reservoir cap Fill the reservoir with approx 1 litre of water Place the funnel provided over the salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt The salt reservoir holds app...

Page 18: ...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 The salt indicator light will also come on if the water used is very soft below 4 d 0 7 mmol In this case the reser voir should not be filled with salt The in dicator light will remain lit and should be ignored...

Page 19: ...ses serious damage to the reservoir Only pour rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers into the reser voir Alternatively it is possible to use Household vinegar with a max 5 acid content Do not use vinegar with a higher acid content e g vinegar essence 25 acid This must not be used as its use would damage the dish washer or Liquid citric acid up to 50 acid con tent The resulting rinsing and d...

Page 20: ...se aid reservoir during a programme Wipe up any spilled rinse aid This prevents over foaming occuring 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 t...

Page 21: ... at the factory see arrow Approx 3 ml of rinse aid are then used per programme This is a re commended 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: ... ensure better 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 i...

Page 23: ... Top Solo If a wash programme has been se lected with the additional function Top Solo all crockery must be loaded in the upper basket and cutlery tray As the middle spray arms also directs water downwards it is possible to wash lightly soiled plates with a large diameter and serving platters in the lower basket however plenty of space must be left in between items Do not wash dishes bowls or othe...

Page 24: ...w Ensure however that the bas ket can be inserted smoothly into the cabinet Pull out the 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 Upper basket level Plate Ø in cm Upper basket ...

Page 25: ...thin delicate glassware in the lower basket unless a special bas ket with glassware insert is installed Bottle holder The bottle holder e g for milk and baby bottles can be inserted into the lower basket as shown in the illustra tion If placed anywhere else water will not be able to access the bottles properly and cleaning results will be im paired Loading the dishwasher 25 ...

Page 26: ... too big e g cake slices The cutlery tray insert is removable The deeper section for large items of cutlery must be on the left hand side The flap up rack cannot be lifted up if the deeper section is on the right hand side Place the handles between the holders 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 ensure that water ...

Page 27: ...ckery and cutlery make sure they are dish washer proof There are no standard guidelines for washing glassware When in doubt wash by hand If delicate glassware is washed in the dishwasher ensure that only very low temperatures are used see pro gramme chart This will reduce the risk of clouding Please note Silverware previously cleaned with a sil ver polish may still be damp or spotted at the end of...

Page 28: ...nt of detergent may impair clean ing results There are currently three types of detergent on the market 1 Detergents containing phosphates and chlorine 2 Detergents containing phosphates but chlorine free 3 Phosphate free and chlorine free detergents Type 3 detergents are more environ mentally friendly however Phosphate free detergent reacts more sensitively to water hardness than detergent contai...

Page 29: ...tergents con tain irritant or corrosive ingredients They can cause burning in the mouth and throat if swallowed or in hibit breathing Consult a doctor im mediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled Keep children away from deter gents and from the dishwasher when the door is open There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet To avoid the danger of children com ing into contact wit...

Page 30: ...ap Ensure that the detergent package is properly sealed after use Otherwise the detergent can lose its effective ness For information Compartment I holds max 25 ml Compartment II holds max 80 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 door is open in a horizontal position Operating the dishwasher 30 ...

Page 31: ...p Solo can be selected with each programme For further information see Additional functions Top Solo Energy Save programme Use this programme for lightly to nor mally soiled dishes A hot water intake temperature of the incoming water of at least 45 C and max 60 C is necessary for this pro gramme Water is not heated in this programme Only approx 0 10 kWh of electricity is used during this cycle As ...

Page 32: ... instructions Turn the programme selector 17 clockwise or anti clockwise to the re quired programme If wished you can select the addi tional function Top Solo now see section Additional functions Press the Start button 18 The programme cycle begins The Start indicator light 18 goes out and the Wash Rinse indicator light 15 comes on Do not finish a programme prema turely Important programme stages ...

Page 33: ...h any remaining moisture This process is not part of the programme We recommend only opening the door immediately a programme has ended if you urgently need crockery or cutlery For safety s sake it is advisable to al ways switch 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 17 to Stop The End indicat...

Page 34: ...ged at any time Turn the programme selector to the new programme The new programme will start from the point the other programme was at when the programme was changed If when changing a programme you turn the programme selector past the Stop position e g from Gentle 45 to Universal 55 and the programme selector is on the Stop position for longer than one second the pro gramme initially selected wi...

Page 35: ...sket and cutlery may be placed in the cutlery basket if there are large spaces between items Do not place dishes bowls or other hol low containers in the bottom basket Because smaller amounts of crockery are being washed the amount of deter gent recommended by the manufac turer can be reduced to approx 2 3 of the total amount for the full load Make sure however when reducing the amount dispensed t...

Page 36: ...wise to the re quired programme Press the Top Solo button 16 The Top Solo indicator light 16 comes on Press the Start button 18 The programme begins The Start in dicator light goes out and the Wash Rinse and Top Solo indicator lights come on The additional function is deleted from memory at the end of the programme cycle Operating the dishwasher 36 ...

Page 37: ... enough to handle be fore unloading them If you open the door fully after switch ing off the dishes will cool much fas ter 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 37 ...

Page 38: ...ution thus preventing it ac cessing the circulation system and re entering the cabinet through the spray arms Collection of coarse soil may cause the filters to clog Check the filter combination regularly every 4 6 months and clean if necessary Switch the dishwasher off before hand Turn the handle anti clockwise to re lease the filter combination Lift the filter combination out of the machine Remo...

Page 39: ...ng water using a nylon brush if necessary Then close the flap so that the clip en gages Important 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 cabinet Secure the filter by turning the handle in a clockwise direction Cleaning and care 39 ...

Page 40: ... 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 b to engage the ratchet Then unscrew the spray arm c Remove the lower basket Pull the lower spray arm firmly up wards to remove it Use a pointed object to push food par ticles into the spray arm jets Rinse thoroughly under running water Replace the spray arms and c...

Page 41: ...he wash cabinet and are therefore not ac cessed by water from the spray arms Cleaning the control panel fascia This should only be wiped with a damp 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 Cleaning the door ...

Page 42: ...d Close the door firmly The machine is not plugged in Insert the plug The fuse is defective or has tripped Replace the fuse U K fuse rating 13 A The dishwasher does not start after the Start button has been pressed the Start in dicator light comes on The Programme selector is at the Stop position Turn the Programme selector to the required programme Press the Start button The dishwasher stops duri...

Page 43: ...water inlet filter and clean if necessary see Cleaning the water inlet filter Check the water level and if necessary increase the water intake time see sections on these Water outlet is restricted Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a programme Clean the filter combination see Cleaning and Care Clean the drain pump see Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve Clean the non return v...

Page 44: ...or lights flash again there is a technical fault Call the Miele Service Department Despite the problem the dishwasher can be used in all programmes However the water will not heat up The Energy save programme only works if the dishwasher is connected to a hot water supply Knocking noise in the wash cabinet The spray arm is knocking against an item in the basket Interrupt the programme rearrange it...

Page 45: ...he rinse aid reservoir empty Increase the dosage or replenish the reservoir see Before using for the first time The water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet is set too high Set the selector to a lower setting see Programming and setting the water hardness level Crockery was taken out of the cabinet too soon Leave it in for longer see Operating the dishwasher The dishes are not clean The d...

Page 46: ...et is not clean or is not correctly fitted This may cause the spray arms jets to get blocked Clean and or replace the filter combination correctly Clean the spray arms see Cleaning and care The drain pump or non return valve may be blocked Clean the drain pump and the non return valve see section on this Too little water in the wash cabinet Check the water level and if necessary increase the water...

Page 47: ...ng see Before using for the first time Phosphate free detergent was used Try detergent containing phosphate Smearing appears on glassware and cutlery there is a bluish sheen on the surface of glass ware film can be wiped off The rinse aid dosage is set too high Reduce the dosage see Before using for the first time Glassware is dull and discoloured film can not be wiped off The water hardness selec...

Page 48: ...ent dispen ser lid cannot be closed properly Clogged detergent residue is blocking the catch Remove the residue Detergent residue is left in the dispenser at the end of a programme The dispenser was still damp when detergent was added Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding detergent Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a programme Before rectifying the problem Turn the Programme s...

Page 49: ...er inlet hose threaded union This filter is available from the Miele 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 pliers and r...

Page 50: ... programme without crockery once to get water flowing throughout the machine Start the Pre wash programme again After approx three minutes open the door and remove the bottom basket from the machine The water level is correct when the water level dimension X is at least 4 mm above the coarse filter in the middle of the filter combination If it measures less then either the water inlet filter must ...

Page 51: ...ght is on or flash ing 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 Economy 45 setting If the Top Solo indicator light does not come on then the water intake time is set to the standard time If the Top Solo indicator light comes on then the water intake tim...

Page 52: ...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 52 ...

Page 53: ...non return valve see arrow Remove all extraneous objects from the drain pump watch out for glass or bone splinters which are particu larly difficult to detect and could cause injury 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 53 ...

Page 54: ...o improve our service Programme update function PC The programme update function en ables new developments in programme technology to be programmed into your machine by a service technician When for example technological de velopments offer advanced modifica tions to your existing programme cycles a service technician will be able to input these into your machine con trols via the indicator light ...

Page 55: ...es To make the most of your dish washer You would like then you need to wash bottles e g milk or baby bottles a bottle holder to wash long stemmed glassware a glassware insert for the upper basket Special accessories 55 ...

Page 56: ...tergent If using a detergent containing chlorine 4 g in compartment I and 17 g in compartment II If using a chlorine free detergent 21 g only in compartment II Rinse aid dispensing Setting 3 approx 3 ml Water hardness level selector Setting 0 Noise measurements The dishwasher door must first be opened completely and then shut again Doing this will automatically close the ventilation outlet for the...

Page 57: ...Cutlery tray Comparison tests 57 ...

Page 58: ...se parts e g hoses cables cutlery baskets 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 machine will leak out of it This residual water could get into the electronic unit and cause a fault Transport 58 ...

Page 59: ...g model 115 5 cm Built in model Weight approx 54 kg Freestanding model approx 48 kg Built in model Voltage Rated load see data plate at the top of the door Fuse rating Test marks VDE Radio and television suppressed Water pressure flow rate 1 0 10 bar pressure Hot water connection max 60 C Delivery head max 1 m Drainage length max 4 m Connection cable approx 1 7 m Capacity 8 place settings See data...

Page 60: ... dishwasher is connected to a hot water intake min temperature 45 C see Programme selection 100 20 80 The dispensing method will depend on the type of detergent being used 1 Use this ratio for detergent which is chlorine and phosphate free detergent which is chlorine free but contains phosphates liquid dishwasher detergent In this instance the whole amount is placed in compartment II 2 Use this ra...

Page 61: ...r 55 C X X 55 X X 65 X 1 10 0 55 15 80 68 X X 55 X X 65 X 1 15 0 55 15 102 84 X X 65 X X 65 X 1 20 0 60 15 83 69 X 55 X X 65 X 1 10 0 55 11 77 66 X 45 X X 55 X 0 74 0 30 11 108 96 X X 45 X X 55 X 0 90 0 25 15 65 53 X 0 06 0 06 4 11 11 X X X X X X 0 1 19 61 3 Standard programme for comparison tests see section Comparison tests 4 Standard programme for Energy label N B Data obtained from a machine t...

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