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Problem solving guide

With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐

ance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without

contacting Miele. This will save time and money.
Please note that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits

where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating in‐

structions.

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Unauthorised or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury or damage to

the appliance.
Repair work to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably

qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and na‐

tional safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthor‐

ised work.

Technical problems

Problem

Possible cause and remedy

The dishwasher does

not start.

The door is not properly closed.

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Raise the door upwards until the catch engages.

The appliance is not plugged in.

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Insert the plug and switch on at the socket.

The mains fuse has tripped.

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Reset or replace the fuse (see data plate for mini‐

mum fuse rating).

The appliance is not switched on.

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Switch the dishwasher on with the

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sensor.

The dishwasher stops

during a programme.

The mains fuse has tripped.



Reset or replace the fuse (see data plate for mini‐

mum fuse rating).

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If the mains fuse trips again, call Miele.

After the programme

has started, the In-op‐

eration indicator light is

not visible.

The reflector panel was not correctly fitted.



Refit the reflector panel correctly (see Installation

diagram).

Summary of Contents for G 6990

Page 1: ... dishwashers To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions as well as the installation plan before it is in stalled and used for the first time en AU NZ M Nr 09 867 890 HG05 ...

Page 2: ...ing the door 21 Basic settings 22 Before using the appliance for the first time you require 24 Dishwasher salt 24 Filling the salt reservoir 25 Add salt reminder 26 Rinse aid 27 Adding rinse aid 27 Add rinse aid reminder 28 Loading the dishwasher 29 Notes 29 Upper basket 31 Adjusting the upper basket 33 Lower basket 34 Cutlery 37 3D cutlery tray depending on model 37 Loading examples 38 Dishwasher...

Page 3: ...g and care 65 Cleaning the wash cabinet 65 Cleaning the door and the door seal 65 Cleaning the control panel 65 Cleaning the reflector panel 65 Cleaning the door front 66 Checking the filters in the wash cabinet 67 Cleaning the filters 67 Cleaning the spray arms 69 Problem solving guide 70 Technical problems 70 Water inlet fault 73 Water drainage fault 74 General problems 75 Noises 77 Unsatisfacto...

Page 4: ...ng the Settings menu 91 Language 92 Time of day 92 Water hardness 93 Rinse aid 94 Consumption EcoFeedback 94 Sensor wash 95 AutoOpen 95 Knock2open 95 BrilliantLight 95 Optimise standby 96 Check filters 96 Change main menu 97 Save extras 97 Temperature 97 Brightness 97 Volume 98 Memory 99 Version info 99 EcoStart 100 Showroom programme 102 Factory default settings 102 Closing the Settings menu 102 ...

Page 5: ...Cutlery tray depending on model c Upper basket d Middle spray arm e Air inlet for drying depending on model f Lower spray arm g Filter combination h Data plate i Rinse aid reservoir j Dual compartment detergent dis penser k TimeControl in operation indicator lights l Salt reservoir ...

Page 6: ...Back sensor For navigating back to the previous menu or deleting values which have been set previously f OK sensor For selecting the option shown in the display For confirming messages g Display See next page for more information h Delay start sensor with indica tor light For selecting the Delay start func tion These operating instructions apply to several different dishwasher models with differen...

Page 7: ... the sensor The scroll bar on the right of the dis play indicates that more options or more text are available which can be displayed by touching the relevant ar row sensor A dotted line will appear under the last option available The OK sensor is used to confirm a message or setting and also to move to the next menu or another menu level A tick will appear beside the option which is currently sel...

Page 8: ... dishwasher please read the installation plan and the operating instructions carefully before it is installed and used for the first time They con tain important information on its installation safety use and main tenance Keep the installation plan and the operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compli ance wi...

Page 9: ...er is not suitable for outdoor use It must only be used as specified in these operating instructions for cleaning domestic crockery and cutlery Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous This appliance is not intended for use by persons including chil dren with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been...

Page 10: ...area in which the door opens Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the open ing mechanism Danger of suffocation Children may be able to wrap themselves in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of suffoca tion Keep children away from any packing material Keep detergent and other household agents out of the reach of children at all times Some dishwasher detergen...

Page 11: ... a qualified electri cian Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system e g electric shock Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be assur ed if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply via a suitable switched socket The electrical socket must be easily accessible after...

Page 12: ...correctly adjusted when the door remains stationary when left half open approx 45 opening angle It is also important that the door cannot fall open the door locking pins automatically retract when the door opens at the end of the drying phase Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a multi socket adapter or an extension lead These do not guarantee the required safety of the...

Page 13: ...the electricity supply The water pressure flow pressure at the connection point must be between 30 and 1000 kPa 0 3 and 10 bar A damaged appliance could be dangerous If the dishwasher gets damaged switch it off at the mains and call Miele The manufacturer s warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician Faulty components must only be replaced b...

Page 14: ...d to ensure problem free operation In order to ensure stability built under and integrated dishwash ers must only be installed under a continuous worktop which is se cured to adjacent cabinetry If you want to convert your freestanding dishwasher to a built un der U model you will need to order the appropriate conversion kit If you remove the existing plinth you must replace it with a U model plint...

Page 15: ...an be very hot at the end of a programme Allow them to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish washers Do not use washing up liquid Do not use commercial or industrial detergents as these may cause damage and there is a risk of a severe explosive chemical re action such as an explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction ...

Page 16: ...exiTimer Delay start option depending on mod el make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent Wipe dry if necessary Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dis penser and may not be thoroughly dispersed Please observe the information given in Technical data regard ing the capacity of the dishwasher Accessories Use only genuine original Miele spare parts If spare parts or ac cessori...

Page 17: ...lso reduces the amount of waste in landfill sites Rather than just throwing these materials away please ensure they are recycled Ensure that any plastic wrap pings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Disposing of your old appli ance Electrical and electronic appliances of ten contain materials which if handled or disposed of ...

Page 18: ...s the most efficient in terms of its combined energy and water consumption at cleaning normally soiled crockery If your dishwasher is connected to a hot water supply select the SolarSave programme for washing a lightly to moderately soiled load Because the water is not heated in this pro gramme crockery may still be slightly damper at the end of this programme than it would be with other pro gramm...

Page 19: ...display The estimated consumption levels will be displayed as a bar chart The more bars in the display the more ener gy or water will be used The values are influenced by the pro gramme selected and any programme options selected The consumption indicator is switched on as standard However you can also switch the indicator off see Settings menu Consumption 2 Actual consumption At the end of the pr...

Page 20: ...the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically interrup ted The number of knocks required for opening the door can be changed if wished see Settings Knock2open Water in the dishwasher may be hot Danger of scalding Only open the door during operation if absolutely necessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so Keep the area around the door free of obstructions At the end ...

Page 21: ... the device into the gap between the dishwasher front and the neigh bouring unit door about 15 cm below the worktop Turn the device clockwise until it grips behind the dishwasher front Then use it to pull the door open Closing the door Push the baskets right in Then raise the door upwards until the catch engages The door will then close automatically Danger of injury Do not put your hand inside th...

Page 22: ...iate and confirm your selection with OK To learn about the display read the section with the same name A tick will appear next to the lan guage that has been set Time of day The display will then change to the screen for setting the time The time of day needs to be set before the Delay start programme option can be used You can also show the current time of day in the display Use the arrow sensors...

Page 23: ...ater supply Enter the water hardness below ____________ d The dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level of 2 7 mmol l 15 d German scale Use the arrows to select the hardness of your water supply and confirm with OK See Settings menu Water hardness for more information The message Set up successfully comple ted will then appear in the display After confirming this with OK t...

Page 24: ...n the dishwasher is suitable for a water hardness level of up to 12 6 mmol l 70 d German scale The water softener requires dishwasher salt Depending on the water hardness level 3 8 mmol l or 21 d German scale dishwasher salt is not required if combi nation tablets are being used see Op eration Detergent If the water hardness in your area is constantly lower than 0 9 mmol l 5 d you do not need to a...

Page 25: ...shwasher salt only until the reservoir is full or until water runs out of the opening The salt reservoir holds approx 1 kg of salt depending on the brand used Do not add any more than 1kg of salt As the salt reservoir is filled displaced water may overflow Clean any excess salt from around the reservoir opening and then close the flap Immediately after filling the salt reser voir run the Quick was...

Page 26: ...e salt reservoir has been filled the refill reminder may still appear in the display if the salt concentration has not yet reached the correct level If this is the case confirm again with OK The refill reminder will be switched off if you have programmed the dishwasher for a water hardness below 0 9 mmol l 5 d German scale If you only ever use multi function combination products in your dish washe...

Page 27: ...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 10 acid con tent 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 would damage the dishwasher If you only ever ...

Page 28: ...u Rinse aid Add rinse aid reminder When the Insufficient rinse aid mes sage appears in the display the reser voir contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 3 programmes only Add rinse aid in plenty of time Confirm with OK The message will go out If you only ever use multi function combination products in your dish washer you can switch off both refill reminders for salt and rinse aid if you wish see Set...

Page 29: ...e basket Tall narrow hollow items e g cham pagne glasses should be placed in the centre of the basket to ensure better water coverage Wide 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 rotat ing the spray arms Make sure that smal...

Page 30: ... with a soft cloth Silver which has been in contact with foods containing sulphur can discolour These include egg yolk onions mayon naise mustard pulses fish fish brine and marinades Aluminium components e g rangehood grease filters must not be cleaned with caustic alkaline commercial or industrial cleaning agents These may damage the material or in extreme cases there is a risk of a severe explos...

Page 31: ...tc Shallow pans or casserole dishes can also be placed in the upper basket Long items such as soup ladles mix ing spoons and long knives should be placed lying down across the front of the upper basket Cup rack To make room for tall items raise the rack upwards Glasses can be arranged along the po sitioning rail of the cup rack to give them some support during the pro gramme Lower the cup rack and...

Page 32: ...esigned to hold glasses with long stems securely Lower the rail and lean tall glasses against it You can also move one of the side in serts of the cutlery tray to make more room for tall glasses Adjusting the height You can set the glass rail at two differ ent heights Pull the rail upwards and click it back into position at the required height Use the low setting for small glasses and tumblers Use...

Page 33: ...ll the basket up until it clicks into place To lower the upper basket Pull upwards on the levers at either side of the upper basket Adjust the basket to the desired height and then push the levers se curely back down into position Depending on the setting of the upper basket the following plate dimensions can be accommodated Dishwashers with cutlery basket see data plate for model number Upper bas...

Page 34: ...and dishes in the centre of the lower basket When tilted plates up to 35 cm in di ameter can be accommodated Removable MultiComfort insert The rear section of the lower basket is used for washing cups glasses plates pots and pans You can remove the MultiComfort insert to make more room for larger items such as casserole dishes Removing the insert Pull the yellow handle forwards and remove the inse...

Page 35: ...hampagne flutes can be leaned against the glass rack or suspended from it You can set the glass rack at two differ ent heights Slide the glass rack to the desired height until the catches click into place at the top Glass rail This rail is designed to hold glasses with long stems securely Lower the rail and lean tall glasses against it ...

Page 36: ...cers Both rows of spikes can be lowered to make more room for large items e g pots pans and dishes Press the yellow lever downwards and then lower the spikes Bottle holder The bottle holder can be used to wash narrow items e g milk and baby bot tles If the bottle holder is not needed lift it up and fold the sides down as illustrated ...

Page 37: ...t least one of the serrated re tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off them freely The upper spray arm must not be blocked by items which are too big e g cake slices The side sections of the tray can be moved into the middle to accommodate tall items of crockery in the upper bas ket If spoon handles do not fit between the holders then lay them the other way round You ...

Page 38: ...Loading the dishwasher 38 Loading examples Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket ...

Page 39: ...Loading the dishwasher 39 Cutlery tray Heavily soiled items ...

Page 40: ... dispensing Setting 3 You can find information on adjusting the rinse aid dosage in the Rinse aid section of this booklet Upper basket level Position Bottom Jumbo cup rack if available Outer position Loading examples Pictures illustrating how to load the dishwasher are shown on the following pages Picture Upper basket Picture Lower basket Picture Cutlery tray Do not lower or remove the basket inse...

Page 41: ...Comparison tests 41 Capacity 14 ...

Page 42: ...Comparison tests 42 ...

Page 43: ...spensing Setting 3 You can find information on adjusting the rinse aid dosage in the Rinse aid section of this booklet Upper basket level Position Bottom Jumbo cup rack if available Outer position Loading examples Pictures illustrating how to load the dishwasher are shown on the following pages Picture Upper basket Picture Lower basket Picture Cutlery tray Do not lower or remove the basket inserts...

Page 44: ...Comparison tests 44 Capacity 15 ...

Page 45: ...Comparison tests 45 ...

Page 46: ...ensed according to the amount of load and level of soil ing Tab detergents These are suitable for most levels of soiling You can also buy combination products see Programme options Detergent Agent if applicable In addition to detergent these products contain rinse aid and salt substitutes They are available as 3 in 1 or when they also contain other components such as glass and stainless steel pro ...

Page 47: ...rrosive ingredients which can cause burning in the nose mouth and throat if swallowed or inhibit breathing Avoid inhalation of powder deter gents and do not ingest dishwasher detergent Seek medical advice im mediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled Keep detergent and other household agents out of the reach of children at all times Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is...

Page 48: ...of detergent and close the flap Make sure that the detergent packag ing is properly closed after use to avoid it getting damp and becoming lumpy For information Compartment I holds max 10 ml Compartment II holds max 50 ml There are marks in Compartment II to assist with dispensing 20 30 The marks indicate a level of approx 20 or 30 ml when the door is open in a hori zontal position ...

Page 49: ...he main menu Selecting a programme Choose your programme according to the type of load and how dirty it is The different programmes and their uses are described in the Programme chart later on in this booklet Use the arrows to select the pro gramme required The display will change to show the programme menu Touch the sensor to call up more in formation about the programme cur rently selected You c...

Page 50: ... the pro gramme selected appears in hours and minutes in the display before the pro gramme begins During the programme the time left until the end of the pro gramme is displayed Each programme stage is indicated by a symbol Pre wash Soak Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying Finish The programme duration displayed may vary with the same programme It is in fluenced by among other things the wa...

Page 51: ...ts Programme start Time remaining exceeds 60 minutes 3 indicator lights Time remaining 60 41 minutes 2 indicator lights Time remaining 40 21 minutes 1 indicator light Time remaining 20 1 minute All indicators off The programme has finished Energy management To save energy the dishwasher will switch off automatically 10 minutes af ter the last time a sensor has been pressed or after the end of the ...

Page 52: ... now view the actual energy and water consump tion of the programme which has just finished see Settings Consump tion The drying fan may continue to run for a few minutes at the end of the pro gramme You can now empty the dishwasher If you have deactivated the auto matic door opening function see Settings menu AutoOpen but would still like to open the door at the end of the programme then make sur...

Page 53: ...nger period of time e g whilst on holiday the tap should be turned off Unloading the dishwasher Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot Allow the dishes to cool until they are comforta ble 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 finally the cut...

Page 54: ...enable the tem perature in the wash cabinet to set tle Then raise the door up and push until the catch engages Changing a programme 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 Open the door Press the Back sensor Confirm the message Cancel pro gramme with Yes The programme will be can...

Page 55: ... menu Save Extras Short The Short Extra reduces the duration of the programmes in which this option is available by up to 30 The selection of the Short Extra may have precedence over other selected Extras In order to achieve optimum cleaning results energy consumption may in crease slightly with this option When used in combination with the Quick wash programme the Short Extra results in a wash pr...

Page 56: ...ockery Adding a pre wash will increase the programme duration and increase ener gy and water consumption levels DetergentAgent For optimum cleaning results the dish washer automatically adjusts the pro gramme sequence to the type of deter gent being used Depending on the programme this can mean that the run ning time and energy consumption vary slightly If you only ever use multi function com bina...

Page 57: ...ck to the dispenser with the result that it is not fully dis pensed Do not use liquid detergent when se lecting Delay start as it can run into the dishwasher before it is required Open the door Switch the dishwasher on using the sensor Select the programme you want from the main menu Press the sensor The indicator light comes on You then have a choice of Start at Finish at and EcoStart Select the ...

Page 58: ...l begin automati cally Finish at With the Finish at function you set the time at which you wish the programme to end Use the arrow sensors to set the hour and confirm with OK The hour will be saved and the minute number block will be highlighted Use the arrow sensors to set the minutes and confirm with OK The display will revert to the pro gramme menu and the estimated start time will appear Close...

Page 59: ... to show the programme menu Close the door The left hand TimeControl in operation indicator light will start flashing The estimated start time for the pro gramme selected will appear in the dis play The selected programme will start auto matically during the most cost effective time zone It will finish at the latest by the set finish time Changing or deleting set times You can change the set times...

Page 60: ...ired 47 65 If required 57 X Light soiling 55 C X 55 X 60 X Intensive 75 C 2X 75 X 60 X Sensor wash gentle X 44 X 57 X Quick wash 40 C 40 X 45 X Hygiene 69 2X 70 X ExtraQuiet 46 X 64 X SolarSave 2X X X X X Pasta Paella X 74 X 60 X Tall items 65 C X 65 X 60 X Glasses warm 34 X 54 Maintenance programme 75 2X 70 X 1 This programme is the most efficient in terms of its combined energy and water con sum...

Page 61: ...7 2 05 1 10 0 80 10 5 4 48 4 38 0 05 27 5 1 29 1 45 0 95 13 5 2 24 2 10 1 15 0 65 14 5 1 52 1 39 0 75 0 40 10 5 0 52 0 42 2 10 1 35 21 5 1 56 1 34 2 In practice there may be variations to these figures due to variable conditions and data recorded by the sensors The durations displayed in your dishwasher will reflect your household conditions Selecting programme options will also affect consumption...

Page 62: ...d deposits which have begun to dry on Variable sensor controlled programme sequence Shorter duration This needs a short programme Shorter duration This needs a gentle programme with glass care Shorter duration Very quiet programme This needs a water and energy saving programme Average programme values Shorter duration Maximum cleaning power Shorter duration Programme with special para meters for h...

Page 63: ... 1 tab Sensor wash gentle short 25 ml or 1 tab 3 ExtraQuiet 25 ml or 1 tab ECO 25 ml or 1 tab Light soiling 55 C short 10 ml 25 ml or 1 tab Intensive 75 C short 25 ml or 1 tab Hygiene 2 see Detergent 3 In some cases tabs may not dissolve completely Detergent Compartment I 2 Compartment II 2 Programme ...

Page 64: ... items e g very deep pans In this pro gramme the upper basket needs to be removed to make space for large items in the lower basket This programme has a medium action to remove fresh to slightly dried on residues Glasses warm This programme does not use rinse aid and omits the drying phase It is partic ularly suitable for cleaning beer glasses where a good head of froth is needed Maintenance progr...

Page 65: ...shwasher will increase the tem perature in the final rinse of the selected programme automatically after several programmes using low temperatures have been run Clean the filters in the wash cabinet regularly Cleaning the door and the door seal Mould could build up on the door seal and the sides of the dishwasher door as these surfaces are outside the wash cabinet and are not accessed and cleaned ...

Page 66: ...inal Miele all purpose microfi bre cloth without any cleaning agent To avoid damaging external surfaces do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing descaling agents abrasive cleaning agents e g pow der cleaners and cream cleaners solvent based cleaning agents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven cleaner glass cleaning agents h...

Page 67: ...isplay after every 50 programme cycles factory default setting You can set the interval for this mes sage to appear to between 30 and 60 programme cycles see Settings menu Check filters Check the filter combination Clean it if necessary Then confirm the message with OK The message will disappear The display will change to show the programme selection menu Cleaning the filters Switch the dishwasher...

Page 68: ...e the flap so that the catch engages Replace the filter combination so that it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet Then turn the handle clockwise until both arrows point towards each oth er This will lock the filter combination in place Take care when you are fitting the filter combination that it is se cured in position correctly Otherwise coarse soil could get into the circulation system a...

Page 69: ...out the cutlery tray if your dish washer is fitted with one Push the top spray arm upwards to engage the inner ratchet Then un screw the spray arm Push the middle spray arm upwards to engage the ratchet Then un screw the spray arm 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 ...

Page 70: ...onal safety regulations The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthor ised work Technical problems Problem Possible cause and remedy The dishwasher does not start The door is not properly closed Raise the door upwards until the catch engages The appliance is not plugged in Insert the plug and switch on at the socket The mains fuse has tripped Reset or replace the fuse see data plate for mini...

Page 71: ...After a few seconds Switch the dishwasher back on Select the programme you want Close the door If the fault message appears again there is a techni cal fault Call Miele Waterproof fault The Waterproof system has reacted Turn off the tap Call Miele Technical fault F78 A fault has occurred in the circulation pump Switch the dishwasher off for at least 30 seconds with the sensor Switch the dishwasher...

Page 72: ...rectifying the problem you must Switch the dishwasher off with the sensor Fault auto door closing The door is sometimes obstructed by an item inside the appliance If this is the case remove the item and switch the dishwasher on again If the same message appears again call Miele Fault auto door opening There may be a technical fault Open the door manually If the same message appears again call Miel...

Page 73: ...t Switch the dishwasher off using the sensor Water intake is restricted Turn on the tap fully and start the programme again Clean the water inlet filter see Maintenance The water pressure at the intake is lower than 30 kPa 0 3 bar Seek professional advice The following message appears in the display during the SolarSave pro gramme Water in temp too low The intake water has not reached the required...

Page 74: ...fault ap pears in the display Drain fault Before rectifying the problem you must Switch the dishwasher off with the sensor The water outlet is restricted There might be water in the wash cabinet Clean the filter combination see Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters Clean the drain pump see Maintenance Clean the non return valve see Maintenance Remove any kink or loop in the drain hose ...

Page 75: ...rogramme the warning buzzer is also sounding and the TimeControl in opera tion indicator lights are flashing The salt reservoir lid has not been closed properly Close the salt reservoir lid If the salt reservoir lid has opened during a pro gramme Switch the dishwasher off and on again with the sensor Close the salt reservoir lid Start the programme again Detergent residue is left in the dispenser ...

Page 76: ... you must Switch the dishwasher off using the sensor The filter combination in the wash cabinet is clogged Clean the filter combination see Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters The drain pump or non return valve may be blocked Clean the drain pump or the non return valve see Maintenance The drain hose is kinked Remove any kink from the drain hose ...

Page 77: ...kery are insecure in the wash cabinet Interrupt the programme and rearrange the items of crockery A foreign object e g a cherry stone has become lodged in the drain pump Remove the foreign object from the drain pump see Maintenance Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve Knocking noise in the water pipes This may be caused by the on site installation or the cross section of the piping This ha...

Page 78: ...ms are blocking the path of the spray arms Rearrange the items so that the spray arms can rotate freely The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet is not clean or is not correctly fitted This may cause the spray arm jets to get blocked Clean and or fit the filter combination correctly Clean the spray arm jets if necessary see Clean ing and care Cleaning the spray arms The non return va...

Page 79: ... tinge and film cannot be wiped off This may be caused by the detergent Change your detergent Glassware is dull and discoloured film cannot be wiped off The glassware is not dishwasher proof The surfaces are affected There is no remedy Purchase glassware which is dishwasher proof Tea or lipstick stains have not been com pletely removed The wash temperature of the selected programme was too low Sel...

Page 80: ...id tablet or powder detergent and fill the salt and rinse aid reservoirs in the dishwasher The water softener is programmed to too low a water hardness level Programme the water softener to a higher water hardness level see Settings menu Water hard ness There are rust stains on cutlery The affected items are not corrosion resistant There is no remedy Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher proof A pr...

Page 81: ...tween the tap and the water inlet hose threaded union This filter is available from Miele Cleaning the filter Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains supply Switch off at the mains socket and withdraw the plug Turn off the tap Unscrew the inlet hose Carefully remove the washer Withdraw the filter using pointed pli ers and rinse clean under running water Replace the filter and washer making sure t...

Page 82: ... return valve inwards Lift out the non return valve and rinse well under running water Remove all foreign objects from the non return valve The drain pump is situated under the 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 chec...

Page 83: ...Miele are giv en at the back of these instructions When contacting Miele please quote the model and serial number of your dishwasher both of which are shown on the data plate on the right hand side of the door Warranty The manufacturer s warranty for this appliance is 2 years For further information please refer to your warranty booklet ...

Page 84: ...sher salt as cleaning results can vary depending on the brand used With Miele CareCollection products you can be sure of optimum results as these products have been specially de signed for Miele dishwashers Detergent tabs sparkling results even with stubborn food deposits combination product with other com ponents such as rinse aid salt and glass protection additives phosphate free safe for the en...

Page 85: ... citric acid Dishwasher conditioner removes odours limescale and light deposits maintains the elasticity and leak tightness of the seals Accessories Some accessories may be supplied as standard depending on model Cappuccinatore insert The Cappuccinatore insert can be used for cleaning the individual parts of the Miele Cappuccinatore in the dishwash er Cutlery basket The cutlery basket is placed in...

Page 86: ...d on peak loads in the system can cause the safety switch off mechanism to be triggered This can damage the electronic unit The machine must not be used with so called energy saving devices either These reduce the amount of energy supplied to the machine causing it to overheat Before connecting the appliance check that the connection data on the data plate voltage frequency rated load and fuse rat...

Page 87: ... flow prevention is already integrated in the appliance The dishwasher may be connected to a cold or hot water supply max 60 C We would only recommend connec tion to a hot water supply if it is eco nomical e g a solar powered supply When connected to a hot water sup ply all programme stages which would otherwise be carried out with cold water will be carried out with hot water The SolarSave progra...

Page 88: ...st be between 30 and 1000 kPa 0 3 and 10 bar If the water pressure is lower than this the fault message Water intake will appear in the display see Problem solving guide If the water pressure is too high a pressure reducing valve must be fitted After connecting the dishwasher to the water supply check that all plumbing connections are watertight To avoid any damage to the ap pliance the dishwasher...

Page 89: ...iance The on site connector for the drain hose can be adapted to different widths of hose If the connector pro trudes too far into the drain hose it will need to be shortened Otherwise the drain hose may become blocked The drain hose must not be short ened Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose and that it is not squashed or stretched After commissioning the appliance ensure that the water ...

Page 90: ...ata plate Rated load See data plate Fuse rating See data plate Power consumption when switched off 0 30 W 0 30 W Power consumption when not switched off 2 50 W 2 50 W Test certificates awarded See data plate Water pressure flow rate 30 1000 kPa 0 3 10 bar 30 1000 kPa 0 3 10 bar Hot water connection Up to max 60 C Up to max 60 C Delivery head Max 1 m Max 1 m Drainage length Max 4 m Max 4 m Mains ca...

Page 91: ...d see Settings Memory If this is the case use the sensor to get to the main menu To learn about the display read the section with the same name Select the Settings option The display will change to show the Settings menu Select the option you want to change Press the sensor to call up more in formation about the programme cur rently selected Sub menu options which have already been selected will h...

Page 92: ...f a language which you do not understand has already been set If this is the case keep selecting the option which has a flag after it until you reach the Language sub menu Time of day The current time of day must be set be fore you can use the Delay start option Setting the clock format You can select either a 24 hour or 12 hour clock Select the Clock format option Select the setting you want and ...

Page 93: ...a and confirm your selection with OK A tick will appear beside the water hardness which has been set d mmol l f Display 1 0 2 2 1 2 0 4 4 2 3 0 5 5 3 4 0 7 7 4 5 0 9 9 5 6 1 1 11 6 7 1 3 13 7 8 1 4 14 8 9 1 6 16 9 10 1 8 18 10 d mmol l f Display 11 2 0 20 11 12 2 2 22 12 13 2 3 23 13 14 2 5 25 14 15 2 7 27 15 16 2 9 29 16 17 3 1 31 17 18 3 2 32 18 19 3 4 34 19 20 3 6 36 20 21 3 8 38 21 22 4 0 40 2...

Page 94: ... energy and water consumption of the currently selected programme appears in the display The estimated consumption can be displayed before the programme starts and the actual consumption can be displayed after the programme has finished In this menu you can also call up the to tal energy and water used in all previ ous dishwasher programmes see Car ing for the environment EcoFeedback consumption i...

Page 95: ...ctivated the auto matic door opening function but would still like to open the door at the end of the programme then make sure that you open the door fully Otherwise steam from the dish washer could damage the edge of the worktop because the fan is no longer running Knock2open You can choose whether the door should open with 1 or 2 knocks Select the setting you want and con firm with OK This funct...

Page 96: ...u only ever use multi function com bination products containing salt and rinse aid in your dishwasher you can switch the refill reminders for salt and rinse aid off if you wish Doing so will not affect the DetergentAgent function see Programme options Detergent Agent Select the setting you want and con firm with OK If you switch to using detergent that does not contain salt or rinse aid it is impo...

Page 97: ...ect Change main menu Enter the settings again Save extras Additional programme options can be added to some programmes e g Short see Programme options Extras You can use the Save extras option to save settings you have chosen for a particular programme so that they are automatically selected when you run the programme in the future The dishwasher is delivered with this function deactivated Select ...

Page 98: ...der options or switch the buzzer off Confirm with OK Night time buzzer tone You can select a different volume for the buzzer at night or switch it off Select the volume you want for the night time buzzer using the Quieter and Louder options or switch the night time buzzer off Confirm with OK Night time You can select the times for night time to begin and end Select the Start at option Use the arro...

Page 99: ...you switch the dishwasher off and back on again the last programme selected will appear in the display instead of the ECO pro gramme Select the setting you want and con firm with OK Version info You can call up the electronic software version of your dishwasher for technical support purposes Confirm the display with OK ...

Page 100: ...me required for each programme The dishwasher will then start automati cally in the cheapest electricity tariff time and the programme will end at the latest at the finish time set Setting the electricity tariff times Before you can use the EcoStart option you must set at least one electricity tar iff time Select an electricity tariff time from T1 T3 to set The start of the electricity tariff time...

Page 101: ... and confirm with OK The change will be saved Deleting the electricity tariff times You can delete the settings for an electricity tariff time and in doing so deactivate the EcoStart option for this time zone Select an electricity tariff time from T1 T3 to delete Select Delete Confirm the query Delete tariff T1 with Delete The settings for the electricity tariff time selected will be reset Confirm...

Page 102: ...onstrate the sound of the dishwasher Demo AutoOpen The door will open automatically BrilliantLight The interior lighting is on constantly Factory default settings You can reset all settings to the factory default settings You will be given the choice of Appliance settings reset or Main menu Select the one you would like to re set Confirm the message Reset settings or Reset main menu with Yes Closi...

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