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After sales service

Should you still have any difficulties,
please contact:

– Your Miele Dealer

or

– The Miele Service Department

See back cover for addresses.

Please quote the model type and
number of your appliance.

This information can be found on the
data plate at the top of the door.

Please note that telephone calls
may be monitored and recorded to
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 marked PC
(Programme Correction).

Miele will provide information on pro-
gramme updates when such develop-
ments become available.

After sales service

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Summary of Contents for G 686

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 05 184 490 ...

Page 2: ...ener 13 Programming and setting the water hardness level 14 Programming and changing the water hardness level 14 Setting the water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet 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 Loading examples 22 Upper basket 22 Flap up rack 23 Position...

Page 3: ...d care 41 Check Filter indicator light 41 Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet 41 Cleaning the spray arms 43 Cleaning the wash cabinet 44 Cleaning the door and the door seal 44 Cleaning the control panel fascia 44 Cleaning the door panel 44 Problem solving guide 45 Solving problems 53 Cleaning the water inlet filter 53 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 54 After sales service 56 Spec...

Page 4: ...3 Upper basket 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: ...6 Programme sequence display 17 Check Refill indicators 18 Programme selector switch with light ring 19 Delay Start buttons 20 Top Solo button 21 Start button 22 Child safety lock 23 Door release 24 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: ...prox 2 kg dishwasher 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 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: ... to the water hardness level in your area Where the water hardness fluctuates e g between 8 17 d 1 4 3 1 mmol l always programme the machine to the higher value 17 d 3 1 mmol l in this example In the case of a fault it will help the ser vice technician if you know the hard ness of your local water supply Enter the water hardness below d Settings d mmol l f Value shown in the time display 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 14: ...ppear in the time display The water hardness level is 22 d 4 0 mmol l If the water hardness level in memory is the correct one Switch the appliance off with the On Off button If you wish to programme in a different water hardness level Press the Top Solo button re peatedly until the value correspond ing to your water hardness level ap pears in the display This figure will be in d For instance if y...

Page 15: ...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 7 0 2 1 3 2 13 3 8 10 1 4 1 8 14 18 2 11 14 2 0 2 5 20 25 1 15 70 2 7 12 6 27 126 0 The water hardness selector is set at th...

Page 16: ... 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 2 litres of water first use Place the funnel provided over the salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt The salt reservoir ho...

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

Page 21: ... 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 22: ...lected with the additional function Top Solo all crockery must be loaded in the upper basket and cutlery tray if fitted 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 diameter and serving platters in the low...

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: ...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: ... front of the upper bas ket determines the max height per missible for items placed in the lower basket to ensure they do not impede the movement of the middle spray arm Bottle holder The bottle holder e g for milk and baby bottles can be inserted into the bottom basket in more than one place Position in any area marked white in the illustra tion Do not position in areas marked X as water cannot p...

Page 26: ...t lery 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 de pending on model 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 runs off them freely Spoons with round or oval handles should be placed...

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: ...e re quired programme The running time of the programme se lected shows in the time display 15 in hours and minutes The Time left indi cator light next to the time display 15 and the Start indicator light 21 light up Note If selecting Delay Start or Top Solo this must be done before the pro gramme is started see Additional functions Press the Start button 21 The programme cycle begins The Start in...

Page 33: ...ay shows an average time value for a cold water intake Values shown in the programme chart refer to normal loads and average tem peratures and are for guidance only Each time a programme is run the elec tronic unit takes into account the new conditions and calculates the pro gramme time required This new figure is then displayed when this programme is next selected Light ring 18 The light ring ill...

Page 34: ... cutlery from it 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 18 to Stop The decimal point in the time display 15 and the light ring around the pro gramme selector light up Press and release the On Off but ton 14 The decimal point in the time displ...

Page 35: ... 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 will be can ...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...y 15 and the Start 21 indicator light come on Press the Top Solo button 20 The Top Solo indicator light 20 comes on The running time shown in the time dis play 15 for the programme selected will change because the electronic unit has taken the Top Solo function into account Note The Delay Start function can now be selected see next page Press the Start button 21 The programme begins The Start in d...

Page 38: ...e selector 18 clockwise or anti clockwise to the re quired programme The running time of the selected pro gramme appears in the time display 15 in hours and minutes The Time left indicator light next to the time dis play 15 and the Start 21 indicator light come on Press button or 19 The last delay start time used will show in the time display 15 The Time left indicator light 15 goes out and the De...

Page 39: ... minutes example 5 hours 5 00 10 hours and over example 15 hours 15h To avoid the danger of children com ing into contact with dishwasher detergent Only fill the detergent dispenser im mediately before starting the pro gramme 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 deter gent W...

Page 40: ... 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 40 ...

Page 41: ...depending on household The Check Filter indicator light comes on after every 40 programme cycles It serves as a reminder to check the fil ters in the wash cabinet Check the filter combination whenever the Check Filter indicator light comes on and clean if necessary Turn the programme selector to the Stop position the Check Filter in dicator light will then go out The Check Filter indicator light w...

Page 42: ...ng water using a nylon brush if necessary Then close the flap so that the clip engages 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 42 ...

Page 43: ... 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 44: ...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 45: ...splay do not light up after the ma chine has been switched on using the On Off button The door is not properly closed 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 stops during a programme The fuse has tripped Replace the fuse U K fuse rating 13 A The Spray arm indica tor light is flashi...

Page 46: ...eek professional advice The water inlet filter is blocked Before rectifying the problem you must Turn the programme selector to the Stop position Switch the dishwasher off using the On Off button then Check the water inlet filter and clean if necessary The indicator light Inlet Outlet comes on during the Energy save programme The incoming water has not reached the minimum required temperature of 4...

Page 47: ...icted 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 valve see Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve Remove any kink in the drain hose Knocking noise in the wash cabinet The spray arm is knocking against an item in the basket Interrupt th...

Page 48: ...plumber Three horizontal bars show in the time dis play at the end of the programme There may be a technical fault Turn the programme selector to the Stop position Switch the dishwasher off using the On Off button After a few seconds Turn 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 ...

Page 49: ...re placed inside other pieces water could not access all surfaces See notes in Loading the dishwasher The outlet of the water intake pipe for the middle spray arm was covered An insufficient amount of water flowed into the middle spray arm Make sure that dishes inserted in the rear section of the upper basket do not cover the pipe outlet The programme was not powerful enough Select a more intensiv...

Page 50: ... a programme with a higher wash temperature The bleaching effect of the detergent used is too low Use detergent containing chlorine White residue is visible on cutlery and crockery clouding occurs on glassware film can be wiped off Not enough rinse aid was used Increase the dosage see Before using for the first time There is no salt in the salt reservoir Add reactivation salt see Before using for ...

Page 51: ...oured Natural dyes e g from carrots 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 detergent containing chlorine Use more detergent see Operating the dishwasher Discolouration is irreversible There are rust stains on cutlery The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on properly Screw the cap on firmly The...

Page 52: ... Stop position Switch the dishwasher off using the On Off button The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged Clean the filter combination see Cleaning and Care The drain pump or the non return valve may be blocked Clean the drain pump and the non return valve see section on this The drain hose is kinked Remove the kink Problem solving guide 52 ...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...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 54 ...

Page 55: ...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 55 ...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...asher If you would like then you need to wash bottles e g milk or baby bottles a bottle holder to wash lots of glasses a glassware insert for the bottom basket to wash long stemmed glassware a glassware insert for the upper basket Special accessories 57 ...

Page 58: ...tergent If using a detergent containing chlorine 5 g in compartment I and 25 g in compartment II If using a chlorine free detergent 30 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 59: ...Cutlery tray Comparison tests 59 ...

Page 60: ...n Top Solo Amount washed 6 place settings Amount of detergent 20 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 Turbothermic process Upper basket Cutlery tray Insert cutlery at doub...

Page 61: ...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 61 ...

Page 62: ...and very heavy soiling 150 150 Gentle 45 Gentle programme for lightly soiled and heat sensitive crockery 50 50 Short 45 Quick programme for lightly soiled crockery e g party crockery 50 50 Pre wash for rinsing crockery to avoid smells if a complete cycle is not yet needed Energy Save for light to normally soiled loads select only if the dishwasher is connected to a hot water intake min temperature...

Page 63: ...1 11 X X X X X X 0 1 22 61 When washing a full load in the Normal Programme the Universal Programme the Universal Plus Pro gramme or the Economy Programme at least 30 ml of detergent are required If the detergent manu facturer recommends using more than this you should dispense the amount they suggest If the Top Solo function is selected the appropriate amount of detergent according to the level o...

Page 64: ... open 115 5 cm Weight approx 56 kg Voltage Rated load Fuse rating see data plate at the top of the door Test marks VDE Radio and television suppressed Water pressure flow pressure 0 3 10 bar pressure Hot water connection 60 C Delivery head max 1 m Drainage length max 4 m Connection cable approx 1 7 m Capacity 12 place settings Technical data 64 ...

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