Miele G 656-3 Plus Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating instructions

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.

M.-Nr. 05 894 230

Summary of Contents for G 656-3 Plus

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 05 894 230 ...

Page 2: ...rogramming the water hardness level 14 Checking the programmed water hardness level 15 Filling the salt reservoir 16 Salt indicator 17 Rinse aid 18 Adding rinse aid 18 Rinse aid indicator 19 Setting the rinse aid dosage 20 Loading the dishwasher 21 Upper basket 22 Flap up rack 23 Positioning rail 23 Adjusting the upper basket 24 Lower basket 25 Variable inserts 26 To remove an insert 26 To fit an ...

Page 3: ... time 43 Unloading the dishwasher 44 Cleaning and care 45 Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet 45 Cleaning the spray arms 47 Cleaning the wash cabinet 48 Cleaning the door and the door seal 48 Cleaning the control panel and door front panel 48 Problem solving guide 50 Solving problems 59 Cleaning the water inlet filter 59 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 60 After sales service 62 O...

Page 4: ... 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 detergent dispenser 11 Rinse aid reservoir with dosage selector 12 Data Plate Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...quence display 15 Top Solo button 16 Delay start time display 17 Programme selector 18 Delay start button 19 Start button 20 Check Refill indicators 21 Child safety lock 22 Door release 23 Ventilation outlet for drying fan Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ... installed and 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 temperatu...

Page 7: ...nts They can cause burning in the nose mouth and throat if swallowed or inhibit breathing Consult a doctor immediate ly 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 t...

Page 8: ...void the danger of children coming into contact with the dish washer detergent only add detergent just before starting the programme and close the door activating the child safety lock depending on model Keep children away from the dish washer when the door is open There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet To ensure children do not come into contact with detergent on models with the D...

Page 9: ...and maintenance Repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent engineers in accordance with local and national safety requirements Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous 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 ...

Page 10: ...This 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 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 runnin...

Page 11: ...ishwasher reactivation 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 11 ...

Page 12: ...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 13: ... 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 eve...

Page 14: ... aid 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 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...

Page 15: ...s The Salt indicator light will flash Warning 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 Click the programme selector from the 1 o clock position as far as the 8 o clock position When the programme selector is at the position which corresp...

Page 16: ...e you have picked up the correct packet 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...

Page 17: ...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 18: ... 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 19: ...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 20: ...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 20 ...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...ted with the additional function Top Solo all crockery must be loaded in the upper basket and cutlery tray If your dishwasher has a cutlery basket then cutlery should be placed in the cutlery basket with plenty of space be tween items As the middle spray arms also directs water downwards it is possible to wash lightly soiled plates with a large diame ter and serving platters in the lower basket ho...

Page 23: ...ake room for tall items raise the rack upwards Positioning rail depending on model The positioning rail can be flipped over to the middle of the basket for easy sorting and removing of crockery Loading the dishwasher 23 ...

Page 24: ... basket before loading it 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 Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper basket level Plate Ø in cm Upper basket Lower basket Top 15 ...

Page 25: ...lassware can also be placed in the lower basket Dishwashers with cutlery tray Dishwashers with cutlery basket Height limitation The stay at the front of the upper basket determines the max height permissible for items placed in the lower basket to ensure they do not impede the move ment of the middle spray arm Loading the dishwasher 25 ...

Page 26: ...wer basket To remove an insert Pull upwards by the handle to re move To fit an insert Fit the insert into the lower basket with the hooks going under the long cross piece as illustrated Press down on the handle until the in sert is securely held in position Loading the dishwasher 26 ...

Page 27: ...e area marked white at the back right hand side of the bottom basket Both sides of the rear section of the spiked insert can be lowered to make more room for large items e g pots pans and dishes Press the yellow lever downwards and then fold the spikes towards the middle of the basket Loading the dishwasher 27 ...

Page 28: ...e left hand side of the bottom basket Bottle holder The bottle holder e g for milk and baby bottles can be fitted in the lower basket in the area marked white in the illustra tion However do not place a bottle holder in the corners Water will not be able to access the bottles properly and they will not get clean Loading the dishwasher 28 ...

Page 29: ... basket with the handles facing downwards to ensure optimum spray water access However to avoid the risk of in jury cutlery with sharp points should be placed with the handles up wards Place small spoons in the individual slots to either side of the cutlery bas ket Loading the dishwasher 29 ...

Page 30: ...ily soiled spoons and forks The insert separates the items so that they can be more easily accessed by water Fit it into the cutlery basket if re quired Insert cutlery with the handles facing downwards and distribute them evenly along the insert Loading the dishwasher 30 ...

Page 31: ...nd long knives should be placed lengthwise in the in dentation in the middle of the cutlery tray The upper spray arm must not be blocked 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 to ensure that water runs off them freely If spoon handles do not...

Page 32: ...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 33: ... 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 30 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 34: ...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 35: ...Additional functions Top Solo for more details Energy Save programme A hot water intake temperature of the incoming water of at least 45 C and max 60 C is necessary for this programme Use this programme for lightly to nor mally soiled dishes Water is not heated up for the wash programme Only approx 0 10 kWh of electricity is used during this cycle As water is not heated the drying re sults may not...

Page 36: ... the operating instructions Turn the programme selector 17 clockwise or anti clockwise to the re quired programme The additonal options Delay start or Top Solo can be selected if wished see Additional options Press the Start button 19 The programme cycle begins The Start 19 and Wash Rinse 14 indi cator lights come on Do not finish a programme prema turely Important programme stages e g reactivatin...

Page 37: ...e dishwasher can now be opened and unloaded see Unloading the dish washer 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 the Stop position The End indicator light 14 goes out and the Start indicator light 19 flashes Press the On Off button 13 T...

Page 38: ...sh cabinet to settle Close the door firmly making sure that it clicks into place 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 17 to the Stop position Leave the programme selector 17 in this position for at least one second The...

Page 39: ...ket and cutlery may be placed in the cutlery basket if there are large spaces between items Do not place dishes bowls or other hollow contain ers 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 th...

Page 40: ...ed programme Press the Top Solo button 15 The Top Solo indicator light 15 will come on The Delay Start function can now be selected see next page Press the Start button 19 The programme cycle begins The Start Wash Rinse and Top Solo in dicator lights come on The additional function is deleted from memory at the end of the programme cycle Operating the dishwasher 40 ...

Page 41: ... one hour has been set Press the Delay start button 18 re peatedly until the required delay start period shows up in the display 16 The delay start time counts up to 9 in one hour stages Pressing the Delay start button 18 again switches the option off If the Delay start button is held in the display counts up automatically The Top Solo function can now be selected see previous page Press the Start...

Page 42: ... dispenser before the programme starts Starting a programme before the de lay start period has elapsed A programme can be started before the delay start period has elapsed Pro ceed as follows Turn the programme selector 17 to the Stop position Leave the selector in this position for at least one second The Delay Start indicator light 16 goes out Then turn the programme selector 17 to the programme...

Page 43: ...sing the On Off button Release the Top Solo button within two seconds The Salt indicator light will flash Warning 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 9 o clock position If the Top Solo indicator li...

Page 44: ...le 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 finally the cut lery tray depending on model This will prevent water drops from the upper basket and cutlery tray from falling onto the dishes in the lower basket Operating the dishwasher 44 ...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...tray if your dish washer is fitted with one 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 R...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 indi cator light is flashing The programme selector is at the Stop position Turn the programme selector to the required programme Press the Start button The dishwasher stops during a programme ...

Page 51: ...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 51 ...

Page 52: ... 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 53: ...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 53 ...

Page 54: ...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 54 ...

Page 55: ... powerful enough Select a more intensive programme see Programme chart at the end of these operating in structions 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 ...

Page 56: ...voir 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 tablets contain ing rinse aid and or salt may have been...

Page 57: ...ed 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 irreversible 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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 60 ...

Page 61: ...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 61 ...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...r the bottom basket to wash long stemmed glassware a glassware insert for the upper basket to wash large plates an insert for plates up to 32 cm diameter wash additional cups and stemmed glassware in the bottom basket a glassware insert for the vario insert in the bottom basket to wash additional items of cutlery a small cutlery basket for the lower basket Optional accessories 63 ...

Page 64: ... 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 outlet for the Turbothermic process Dishwashers with cutlery basket Cutlery insert Place teaspoons into the right and left hand spoon sections in the basket Fit the cutlery insert into the cutlery basket see Loading the d...

Page 65: ...Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper basket Cutlery tray Lower basket Comparison tests 65 ...

Page 66: ...rox 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 outlet for the Turbothermic process Dishwashers with cutlery basket Cutlery insert Place teaspoons into the right and left hand spoon sections in the basket Fit the cutlery insert into the cutlery basket see...

Page 67: ...Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper basket Cutlery tray Insert cutlery at double spacing in the cutlery tray Lower basket Comparison tests 67 ...

Page 68: ...0 Intensive 75 2 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 residues after replenishing the salt reservoir Energy save for lightly to normally soiled crockery This programme...

Page 69: ...11 0 11 X X X X X X 0 1 22 1 05 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 30 ml of detergent are re quired If the detergent manufacturer recommends using more than this you should dispense the amount they suggest For the Intensive Programme add an additional 5 7 ml to compartment ...

Page 70: ...ses mains cable cutlery baskets 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 70 ...

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Page 72: ...Alteration rights reserved G656 3 G657 3 0703 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine M Nr 05 894 230 V00 ...

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