Miele G 686-3 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. 06 077 890

Summary of Contents for G 686-3 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 06 077 890 ...

Page 2: ...quire 11 To open the door 12 To close the door 12 Child safety lock 12 Filling the salt reservoir 13 Salt indicator 14 Rinse aid 15 Adding rinse aid 15 Rinse aid indicator 16 Setting the rinse aid dosage 17 Loading the dishwasher 18 Upper basket 19 Flap up rack 20 Positioning rail 20 Adjusting the upper basket 21 Lower basket 22 Variable inserts 23 To remove an insert 23 To fit an insert 23 Hinged...

Page 3: ... 38 Drying fan running time 40 Unloading the dishwasher 41 Cleaning and care 42 Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet 42 Cleaning the spray arms 44 Cleaning the wash cabinet 45 Cleaning the door and the door seal 45 Cleaning the control panel and door front panel 45 Problem solving guide 47 Solving problems 56 Cleaning the water inlet filter 56 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 57 Af...

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: ... sequence and Glass care display 16 Check Refill indicators 17 Programme selector switch with light ring 18 Delay start buttons 19 Top Solo button 20 Start button 21 Child safety lock 22 Door release 23 Ventilation outlet for drying fan Guide to the appliance 5 ...

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: ...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: ...ormulated for domestic dishwashers The dishwasher is fitted with a water softener sensor This automatically sets the water softener unit for the local water hardness level 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: ...with approx 2 litres of water to enable the salt to dissolve Once the dishwasher has been used there is always sufficient water in the reservoir Inadvertently filling the salt reser voir with powder or liquid dish washer detergent always leads to serious damage to the water soft ener Make sure you have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before filling the salt reservoir Only use speci...

Page 14: ...lt for reactivation See Filling the salt reservoir After the reservoir has been filled the water softener is automatically reacti 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 yo...

Page 15: ... 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 16: ...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 17: ...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 17 ...

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

Page 21: ... the bas ket can be inserted smoothly into the cabinet It is best to adjust the 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 Upper basket leve...

Page 22: ...s and small items such as sau cers can also be placed in the lower 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 22 ...

Page 23: ...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 23 ...

Page 24: ...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 24 ...

Page 25: ...e more room for tall items Stem glassware e g wine glasses champagne flutes and Cognac glasses can be leaned against the cup rack or suspended from it The vario insert fits in the area marked white in the left hand side of the bottom basket To lower the cup rack first raise it slightly upwards Loading the dishwasher 25 ...

Page 26: ...aby 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 26 ...

Page 27: ... 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 fit between t...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...nside of the 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 Sensor wash Economy Normal Universal plus Intensive If the manufacturer recommends a larger amount of detergent use the amount rec...

Page 30: ...washer de tergent only add detergent just 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 ...

Page 31: ... Normal 50 Universal plus 55 Pre wash and En ergy save programmes Additional programmes are also avail able They are all described in the programme chart at the end of this booklet together with information on when to use them and their consump tion data The additional function Top Solo can be selected with each programme See Additional functions Top Solo for more details Energy Save programme A h...

Page 32: ...ar in the time display 14 in hours and minutes and the Start indicator light 20 will flash Note The additonal functions Delay start or Top Solo can now be selected if wished see Additional functions Press the Start button 20 The programme cycle begins The Start indicator light 20 comes on Do not finish a programme prema turely Important programme stages e g reactivating the water softener could be...

Page 33: ...switched on the display shows an average time value for a cold water intake Values shown in the programme chart refer to standard test loads and temper atures Each time a programme is run the elec tronic unit takes into account the new conditions and calculates the time re quired This new figure is then dis played when this programme is next selected Light ring 17 The light ring will come on when ...

Page 34: ... 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 Start indicator light 20 will flash Press the On Off button 13 The Start indicator light 20 goes out The dishwasher continues to use electricity until switched off using the On Off button If the dishwasher is not to be used fo...

Page 35: ... the wash 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 sec...

Page 36: ...basket 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...

Page 37: ...tton 19 The Top Solo indicator light 19 will come on The running time of the selected programme will change in the time dis play 14 The electronic unit is taking the additional function Top Solo into account The Delay Start function can now be selected see next page Press the Start button 20 The programme cycle begins The Start 20 Pre wash or Main wash 15 and Top Solo 19 indicator lights will come...

Page 38: ...elector 17 clockwise or anti clockwise to the re quired programme The running time of the selected programme appears in the time display 14 in hours and minutes The Time left indicator light next to the time dis play 14 and the Start indicator light 20 will flash Press button or 18 The last delay start time used will show in the time display 14 The Time left indicator light 14 goes out and the Del...

Page 39: ...minutes e g 5 hours 5 00 10 hours and over e g 15 hours 15 To prevent children coming into contact with dishwasher detergent do not fill the detergent dispenser until just before starting the programme i e before pressing the Start button and activate the child safety lock When using the Delay Start func tion make sure that the compart ment is dry before adding detergent Wipe dry with a cloth if n...

Page 40: ... on us ing the On Off button Then release these buttons A P and two numbers will appear in the time display The Salt indicator light will flash If this is not the case the process must be repeated Turn the programme selector to the 9 o clock position The following values will show in the display 90 the fan running time is not in creased 91 The fan running time is increased Press the Top Solo butto...

Page 41: ...mfortable 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 Operation 41 ...

Page 42: ...shwasher must not be used without all the filters in place Collection of coarse soil may cause the filters to clog The level of soiling and time it takes before the filters need cleaning will vary depending on house hold See Check Filter indicator light Before cleaning the filters switch the dishwasher off Turn the handle anti clockwise to re lease the filter combination Lift the filter combinatio...

Page 43: ...ng 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 Check Filter indicator light The Check Filter indicator light comes on after every 40 programme cycles It serves as a reminder to check the filters in the wash cabinet Check the filte...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...een switched on using 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 stops during a programme The fuse is defective or has tripped Replace the fuse see data plate for minimum fuse rating The Spray arm indica tor light i...

Page 48: ...asher 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 The indicator light In let Drain lights up dur ing the Energy save programme The intake water has not reached the required tem perature of 45 C the hot water system may be overloaded see Programme selection Start the programme again If the ...

Page 49: ...il ter and clean if neces sary see Cleaning the water inlet filter Remove any kink in the inlet hose 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...

Page 50: ...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 three horizontal bars appear again at the end of the programme there is a technical fault Call the Miele Service Department Problem solving guide 50 ...

Page 51: ...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 51 ...

Page 52: ...erating 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 combination in the base of the wash cabi net is not clean or is not correctly fitted This may...

Page 53: ...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 Combination dishwasher detergent tablets contain ing rinse aid and or salt may have been used These are unsuitable as long term use can impair the softener unit Use a standard liquid tablet or powder...

Page 54: ...d Natural dyes e g from carrots tomatoes or ketchup may be the cause The amount of de tergent used or its bleach ing effect was not suffi cient to deal with natural dyes Use more detergent see Operating the dish washer Discolouration is irrever sible 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 aff...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 57 ...

Page 58: ...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 58 ...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...a bottle holder to wash a lot of glasses a glassware insert for 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 to wash additional items of cutlery a small cutlery basket for the lower basket Optional accessories 60 ...

Page 61: ...increased energy requirements Amount washed 12 place settings Amount of detergent 30 g only in compartment II Rinse aid dispensing Setting 3 approx 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 Upper basket Lower basket C...

Page 62: ...Cutlery tray Comparison tests 62 ...

Page 63: ...and increased energy requirements Part load 6 place settings Amount of detergent 20 g only in compartment II Rinse aid dispensing Setting 3 approx 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 Upper basket Cutlery tray In...

Page 64: ... 100 Universal Plus 65 for heavily soiled crockery with dried on soiling containing starch 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 residues after repleni...

Page 65: ...X 65 X 1 5 0 7 17 1 58 1 43 X X 75 X X 65 X 1 7 1 2 17 2 24 2 02 X 0 06 0 06 5 0 11 0 11 X X X X X X 0 1 22 1 05 When washing a full load in the Sensor wash Programme the Economy Programme the Normal Programme the Universal Plus Programme and the Intensive Programme at least 30 ml of detergent are required If the detergent manufacturer recommends using more than this you should dispense the amount...

Page 66: ...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 66 ...

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