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Adjusting the upper basket.

(depending on model)

The upper basket height is adjustable.
If tall items of dishware are being
washed, more room can be obtained
by raising or lowering the upper basket.

Pull out the upper basket and loosen
the two locknuts on either side of the
basket.

Adjust the basket up or down to the
desired height.

Tighten the locknuts.

The upper basket can also be set on
an angle, with one side high, and the
other side low. Ensure however that the
basket can be inserted smoothly into
the cabinet.

Depending on the setting of the upper
basket, the following dishware dimen-
sions can be accommodated:

Upper

basket

position

Upper

basket

diameter

Lower

basket

diameter

Top

20.5 cm

(8")

30 cm

(12")

Middle

22.5 cm

(9")

28 cm

(11")

Bottom

24.5 cm

(9 1/2")

26 cm

(10")

Loading the dishwasher

Summary of Contents for G 879 SCVI

Page 1: ... instructions Dishwasher G 879 SCVi In order to protect yourself and avoid damage to your machine it is absolutely necessary to read the operating and installation instructions prior to installation and operation M Nr 05 038 402 ...

Page 2: ... Filling the salt reservoir 16 Salt indicator 17 Bypassing the Salt indicator lamp 17 Adding rinse aid 18 Setting the dosage 19 Loading the dishwasher 20 Loading examples 21 Upper basket 21 Bottom basket 21 Cutlery tray 22 Coffee bar 23 Adjustable cup racks 23 Insert for glasses 23 Adjusting the upper basket 24 Items not suitable for dishwashers 25 Adding detergent 26 Choosing a programme 27 Progr...

Page 3: ...ing the filters in the wash cabinet 36 Cleaning the spray arms 38 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 39 Cleaning the water inlet filter 40 Cleaning the wash cabinet 41 Cleaning the door and the door seal 41 Cleaning the control panel 41 Cleaning the door panel 41 Problem solving guide 42 After sales service 44 Accessories 45 Comparison tests 46 Dishwasher installation 49 Electrical conne...

Page 4: ...Guide to the appliance View of the machine Control panel 12 Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ch pad 20 I ON touch pad Note Lower basket is not shown Programme label An adhesive label listing the pro gramme names is supplied with the dishwasher It should be placed in the indented area next to the programme touch pads Make sure that the indented area is free of dust and grease Remove the backing from the label and place it into the indented area Remove the protective cover from the label In...

Page 6: ...ed personnel Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing pull out the plug or turn off the circuit breaker Only install the dishwasher under a continuous countertop which is se cured to adjacent cabinetry The dishwasher must be electri cally grounded Install the dish washer as per the included Installation instructions Use only detergents and rinse aids recommended for dishwash...

Page 7: ...he front door and cut off the power cord of the dishwasher before removing it from service or dis carding it This will help protect child ren from injury and accidentally locking themselves in Under certain conditions hy drogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period...

Page 8: ...chine has been made child resistant as outlined in the Important safety in stuctions before disposing of the ap pliance Energy saving washing These dishwashers are exceptionally ef ficient in their use of water and elec tricity You can make the most of your appliance by following these tips Make full use of the baskets without overloading the dishwasher for the most economical washing For small lo...

Page 9: ...nd If you are not satisfied with the results from one brand try another quality brand before contacting the Miele Service Department for advice It is important to choose the correct programme Different wash programmes should be selected for different loads and differ ent degrees of soiling See the pro gramme chart for further programme descriptions When the dishwasher is run for the first time the...

Page 10: ...ine functions will automatically be interrupted Note To open the dishwasher door if the front panel has not yet been installed see Step 3 of the Installation instructions found later in this manual To close the door Push the baskets in Lift the door and push until it clicks closed Opening and closing the door 10 ...

Page 11: ...f 20 70 ppm mg l If your water is harder or softer the setting will need to be adjusted To ensure a steady supply of soft ened water the built in water sof tener must be 1 Correctly set 2 Reactivated with salt when depleted Where the water hardness fluctuates e g 140 310 ppm mg l always set the machine to the lower value 140 ppm mg l in this example Programming Table see next page for programming ...

Page 12: ...ess to the valve determined using the Programm ing Table on the previous page For example to set a level 1 value from 20 220 ppm mg l only a num bered Touch pad will have to be pressed To programme a level 2 value from 230 1260 ppm mg l both the Top Solo pad and a numbered Touch pad will have to pressed The 8 k indicator lamp will flash as long as you are in the programming mode Water Softener 12 ...

Page 13: ...ll stop flashing and re main lit A If your Water hardness is 220 ppm mg l or less press the touch pad that corresponds to the level you want to set see the Programming Table on the previous page As long as the selected pad is depressed its indicator lamp will remain lit When the touch pad is released the c lamp will once again flash OR B If your Water hardness is greater than 220 ppm mg l press 2 ...

Page 14: ...med into your machine other indicator lamps may also illuminate These should be ig nored for the time being Press Touch pad c to check the water softener setting currrenty stored If a water hardness between 20 and 220 ppm mg l is stored the indica tor lamp next to the corresponding touch pad will illuminate see the Pro gramming Table If no lamp lights up a hardness level greater than 220 ppm mg l ...

Page 15: ...tion 20 630 1 4 44 2 6 650 850 45 6 59 6 4 860 1170 60 4 82 1 5 1190 1260 83 5 88 4 6 factory setting Do not set the selector on positions 1 3 Using a screwdriver remove the cover from the water hardness selec tor Using a coin or screwdriver turn the selector dial to the desired setting Example If the water hardness is 670 ppm mg l set the selector to position 4 650 850 ppm mg l Replace the cover ...

Page 16: ...e salt reservoir with dishwashing detergent will damage the water softener Make sure that only water softener reacti vation salt of the proper grain size is used Remove the lower basket Unscrew and remove the salt reser voir cap Before filling the salt reservoir for the first time Fill the salt reservoir with approxi mately 2 litres 2 qts of water Place the funnel provided over the salt reservoir ...

Page 17: ... button has also been de signed for future programme updates PC See the After Sales Service sec tion for further details Bypassing the Salt indicator lamp In order to bypass the salt indicator lamp you will need a screwdriver and needle nose pliers Remove ONLY the salt reservoir cap Looking into the salt reservoir you will see the top of the float chamber on the right hand side b Using a screwdriv...

Page 18: ... as to aid the drying result Inadvertently filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent always leads to damage to the reservoir Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers into the reservoir Adding rinse aid Add Rinse Aid before the first use and anytime the H indicator lamp comes on Press the button in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open Adding rinse aid 18 ...

Page 19: ... aid storage container during the programme Wipe up any spilled rinse aid This prevents over foaming occuring during the next programme The flap should remain closed during normal operation Setting the dosage The dosage selector comes factory set to 3 The setting dispenses approxi mately 3 ml rinse aid per programme It can be adjusted from 1 to 6 depend ing on your requirements It is best to use t...

Page 20: ...pray 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 Some food items may contain natural dyes that can discolor plastic items in the dishwasher e g carrots to matoes ketchup etc The stability of plastic items is not affected by this discoloration It will gradually disap pear over time Some load...

Page 21: ...e special glassware insert is used The plate inserts on the left and right rear of the lower basket are removable To remove push the handles of both in serts toward the inside of the basket Once removed the open area can ac commodate large pots casserole dishes or accessory inserts see Ac cessories Height limit The height guard at the base of the upper basket is there to protect the middle spray a...

Page 22: ... tray Rearrange any items that are in its way The cutlery tray insert is removable de pending on model Ensure that spoon heads are in contact with at least one of the grips in the cut lery tray This way they cannot collect water Cutlery with round or oval handles should be placed with the heads in the grips as this prevents item slipping If putting the spoons this way round make sure the spoon hea...

Page 23: ...he glasses and en sures good wash results For wide items flip the bar over to the right Adjustable cup racks To make room for tall glasses raise the rack upwards Lower it to double stack smaller items Insert for glasses The glassware insert can be installed in the left or right side of the bottom bas ket in place of the removable plate in sert Very tall glasses can then be loaded vertically so tha...

Page 24: ...asket up or down to the desired height Tighten the locknuts The upper basket can also be set on an angle with one side high and the other side low Ensure however that the basket can be inserted smoothly into the cabinet Depending on the setting of the upper basket the following dishware dimen sions can be accommodated Upper basket position Upper basket diameter Lower basket diameter Top 20 5 cm 8 ...

Page 25: ...has pre viously been cleaned in an immer sion dip is usually dry at the end of a programme but may discolor tarn ish Colors on dishware that have been painted over the glaze may fade over time Clouding may occur on glasses after frequent washing Carefully follow washing and dish washer detergent dosing instructions in soft water areas Water tempera tures above 50 C in combination with soft water a...

Page 26: ...ilizing the pre wash you will also need to put detergent into the small compartment labeled I in the center of the dispen ser Dishwasher detergents contain irri tant and corrosive ingredients They can cause burns in the mouth and throat if swallowed or inhibit brea thing Keep children away from detergent and from the dishwasher when the door is open To avoid the danger of children com ing into con...

Page 27: ...e of dishes and the degree of soiling In most cases the NORMAL programme or one of the UNIVERSAL programmes will give excellent results The available programmes and some of their applications are listed in the Pro gramme Chart on the next two pages Choosing a programme 27 ...

Page 28: ...ECONOMY 55 C 130 F Touch pad d for full loads with very light soiling e g coffee cups or for half a normal everyday load 50 3 50 3 CHINA CRYSTAL 45 C 115 F Touch pad e Gentle programme for lightly soiled and heat sensitive tableware 50 3 50 3 The dispensing method will depend on the type of detergent being used 1 Use this method for detergents which contain phosphates and chlorine Divide the total...

Page 29: ...ing Water hot 49 C 120 F Liters Imp Gallons 4 Minutes X X X X 1 1 14 3 1 110 X X X X X 0 9 19 4 2 113 X X X X X 1 2 19 4 2 121 X X X X 0 85 14 3 1 85 X X X X X 0 5 19 4 2 70 4 Average consumption values are for a water hardness of up to 310 ppm mg l 5 with half loads 7 place settings X cycle used Programme chart 29 ...

Page 30: ...tes During this process the 8 k indicator lamp will be on The hardness of the water supply will dictate how often after how many washes the water softener needs to be reactivated For example with a water hardness of 380 ppm mg l reactiva tion will take place after every 3 pro grammes With a water hardness of 140 ppm mg l reactivation will only occur after 8 programmes Do not cancel the programme p...

Page 31: ... Changing a programme A programme can only be changed be fore the door is closed If a programme has already started turn off the dish washer and re select a programme Turning the dishwasher off At the end of a programme Open the door slightly The indicator lamp in the programme touch pad will go out If the programme indicator lamp is still lit the programme has not yet finished Close the door to a...

Page 32: ...e unloading them If the door is opened slightly at the completion of the drying cycle the dishes will cool much faster Unload the lower basket first then the upper basket and cutlery tray if so equipped This will prevent water drops from the upper basket or cut lery tray from falling onto the dishes in the lower basket Unloading the dishwasher 32 ...

Page 33: ...ontainers in the bottom basket Adjusting the upper basket to its lowest position will allow it to accommodate larger plates Because smaller amounts of dishware are being washed the amount of deter gent used can be reduced accordingly Using Top Solo will also save water and energy For example using Top Solo with the UNIVERSAL 55 C 130 F programme uses 12 litres 2 6 Imp gallons of water instead of t...

Page 34: ...icator lamps flash turn off the dishwasher and start again The 8 k indicator lamp will flash as long as you are in the pro gramming mode If the b lamp lights up Heated drying is already turned off If the lamp is not lit proceed as follows Press the b touch pad The indicator lamp will light Heated drying is now turned off Press the 2 touch pad Its indicator lamp will light up and indicator lamps b ...

Page 35: ... the pro gramming mode If the e lamp lights up the buzzer is already turned off If the lamp is not lit proceed as follows Press the e touch pad The indicator lamp will light The buzzer is now turned off Press the 2 touch pad Its indicator lamp will light up and indicator lamps e through c will go out if previously lit Press touch pad 2 again The 2 and 8 k indicators will flash Turn off the dishwas...

Page 36: ...be removed imme diately upon discovery Use caution when cleaning the fil ters non return valve or drain pump as glass or bone splinters may be caught in the bottom of the wash cabinet Turn the handle counterclockwise to release the filters Lift the combination filter out of the machine Remove any coarse par ticles and rinse it under running water A nylon brush can be used if necessary Cleaning and...

Page 37: ...ab Clean as for the combination filter and press the locking device back in Important After cleaning make sure that the lock ing device is properly locked Replace the combination filter so that it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet Secure it by turning the handle clockwise Cleaning and care 37 ...

Page 38: ... take out the lower spray arm lift up as il lustrated Dishwashers with cutlery basket Unscrew the upper spray arm Dishwashers with cutlery tray Pull out the cutlery tray Lift up the upper spray arm to en gage the tooth wheel mechanism and then unscrew the spray arm Using a sharp pointed object push the food particles into the jets and rinse well under running water Please note After replacing the ...

Page 39: ...on filter Use a jug or bowl to scoop water out of the wash cabinet Tilt the locking clamp to the side Pull out the non return valve Rinse the non return valve under run ning water The drain pump is situated under the non return valve see arrow Before replacing the non return valve check to make sure that nothing is ob structing the drain pump Spin the propeller several times in both direc tions it...

Page 40: ...m entering the wash cabinet It can be cleaned as follows Cleaning the filter Disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical supply unplug it or shut off the circuit breaker Turn off the main shutoff valve and unscrew the inlet hose Carefully remove the rubber seal Remove the filter using flat pliers and clean it with a toothbrush under run ning water Replace the filter and seal Make sure they are s...

Page 41: ...and drink spillage from the sides of the dishwasher door These are not part of the wash cabinet and are not reached by water from the spray arms Cleaning the control panel The control panel can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild deter gent Do not use abrasive all purpose or glass cleaners or ammonia as their use may damage plastic surfaces Cleaning the door panel Plastic laminate panels should...

Page 42: ...al injury or damage the machine Problems possible causes The dishwasher does not start The door is not closed properly The plug is not inserted properly The circuit breaker is defective or has tripped A programme selction button has not been pressed Shortly after starting a programme the dishwasher stops working The water shut off valve is closed The water intake filter is clogged see Cleaning and...

Page 43: ...er rinse aid was used Old or improper detergent was used White residue is visible on cutlery and dishware Too much rinse aid was used if water supply is soft Use a lower set ting see Adding rinse aid Too little rinse aid was used if water supply is hard higher than 140 ppm mg l Use a higher setting see Adding rinse aid Too much detergent was used Drain is partially obstructed Check the connection ...

Page 44: ...ht edge of the door Programme Update Function PC The Salt indicator lamp has a second function It allows a technician with the proper equipment to access the pro gramming of the dishwasher to take ad vantage of the latest technological de velopments For instance if a detergent that gives good wash results using only cold water becomes available the wash pro grammes can be changed to take ad vantag...

Page 45: ...ns marked with white Do not place them in the X marked posi tions Installation special situations Brackets for use when installing a dish washer under a solid countertop such as marble or granite are also available Order part number 3341080 Special inserts Spike Rack for flexibility in loading different plates and pots in the lower basket Cup Insert for safely washing addi tional cups in the lower...

Page 46: ...hwasher Amount washed 14 place settings full load Programme tested UNIVERSAL 55 C 130 F Amount of detergent 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 set at factory Upper basket Bottom basket Comparison tests 46 ...

Page 47: ...Cutlery tray Comparison tests 47 ...

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Page 49: ...Installation instructions 49 ...

Page 50: ...ides 53 Adjusting legs 54 4 Installing the custom door panel 55 5 Adjusting the panel 60 6 Securing the front panel 60 7 Adjusting the door springs 61 8 Securing the dishwasher to the countertop 62 Special situations 63 9 Final adjustments 65 10 Installing the toekick 66 Electrical connection 67 Plumbing 68 Technical Data 73 Note Any modification of this CSA approved dishwasher is illegal Contents...

Page 51: ...0 890 mm height adju stable by approx 50 mm 1 Levelling the countertop Check that the countertop is sufficiently level in both directions If not it should be levelled 2 For countertops with overhang Countertop should be the same thick ness at the front and back to provide proper contact with the top surface of the dishwasher For countertops with overhang at the front two pieces of wood or a plate ...

Page 52: ...he front panel has been mounted Installing the steam deflector if applicable A stainless steel plate is supplied to protect the underside of the countertop against steam rising from the dish washer when the door is opened If the countertop is made of Corian gra nite marble or other solid waterproof material the steam deflector should not be used Squeeze a bead of sealant from the supplied tube int...

Page 53: ... allow the dish washer to be pushed back easily into the recess Make sure the dish washer stands level Place the slides with the ratchet at the rear onto the dishwasher legs If the legs of the machine extend more than 2 5 cm 1 attach a piece of wood under each slide skid for sta bility Pushing in the machine Push the machine into the opening making sure the electrical cable and hoses can reach the...

Page 54: ...eling legs by pushing on the foot using flat screw driver It is easier to adjust the screw feet if the weight of the dishwasher is not bearing down on them If possible tip the machine slightly For fine adjustments it may be necessary to press against the cogs of the feet with a screwdriver Screw the feet out until the dishwasher is right up against the underside of the countertop to which it will ...

Page 55: ...plit panel is used the measure ments indicate the total combined height of both panels plus the gap be tween them Front panel Height F F C 5 mm 1 4 The door handle must be installed on the panel before it is attached to the machine It should be located in the center of the panel at a height that will match the surrounding drawer handles Any screws used to attach the door handle must be countersunk...

Page 56: ...retaining screw black arrow located on each side of the machine door Pull the bracket up until the upper section of the bracket disengages from the locator pins then remove the bracket Opening the door after the bracket has been removed Insert your finger into the T shaped hole in the front of the door and pull until the latch releases Dishwasher installation 56 ...

Page 57: ... of the panel is towards you Using a pencil lightly draw a vertical centerline on the panel See the illus tration on the next page Draw a horizontal line X inches up from the bottom edge of the panel For two piece panels If your two piece panel is joined together using hardware that is not flush with the rear of the panel this hardware must be removed before pro ceeding The mounting bracket sup pl...

Page 58: ...cross the previously drawn centerline and b the bottom aligns with the horizon tal X line Mark and drill pilot holes for the screws using a 3 32 2 5mm drill bit Attach the bracket to the back of the panel using the 16 screws provided Double check the location of the bracket before mounting the panel to the dishwasher Dishwasher installation 58 ...

Page 59: ...pins To attach the front panel Pull the dishwasher out of its open ing so that the upper edge of the dishwasher door clears the counter top and the recessed screws on the edge of the door are accessible Place the lower mounting clips into the slots of the dishwasher door as shown in the illustration Raise the panel slightly and seat the U shaped slots of the upper bracket onto their respective loc...

Page 60: ...r recessed screws on the edges of the dishwasher door To raise the door turn clockwise To lower the door turn counterclock wise 6 Securing the front panel Secure the front panel by tightening the upper recessed screws on the edges of the dishwasher door Once secure plug the screw holes using the plastic caps provided in the installation kit Dishwasher installation 60 ...

Page 61: ...he ten sion is correct If the door remains in the horizontal position the tension needs to be in creased If the door tries to close the tension should be decreased The adjusting screw is located in the upper front strip on the left side of the dishwasher Open the dishwasher door Adjust the door springs to the cor rect balance by using a T20 torx screwdriver turn clockwise to increase the tension t...

Page 62: ...en correctly aligned turn 2 1 3 cm 1 2 stainless steel screws supplied into the prepared holes in top edge as shown below The weight of the machine must be supported by the legs not the countertop fastening screws If se curing the top takes weight off of the legs extend the legs further until they are tight against the floor Ensure that the seal on the top edge of the dishwasher fits directly agai...

Page 63: ...Pull the dishwasher out of the recess Fit the securing pieces into the slots on both the left and right hand side Push the dishwasher into the recess Open the dishwasher door Screw the countersunk screws 3 9 x 22 upwards through the securing pieces on the left and right hand sides into the work surface to secure the dishwasher Dishwasher installation 63 ...

Page 64: ...nd fasten it to the ad jacent cabinets using 2 screws for each bracket For openings 600 mm 23 5 8 wide Open the dishwasher door and remove the caps covering the mount ing holes on the outer edge of the wash chamber Fasten the dishwasher to the ad jacent cabinets using the supplied screws and bushings Make sure a bushing is placed over the screw be fore inserting it into its mounting hole Tighten t...

Page 65: ...stment required Incorrect installation Push the legs to the left Incorrect installation Push the legs to the right Make final adjustments of all 4 legs The dishwasher must be jammed be tween the floor and the countertop and is held by friction DO NOT OVERSTRESS THE COUNTERTOP The 2 scews on the top edge serve only to secure the position By no means should the dishwasher hang on those 2 screws with...

Page 66: ... height H If the panel contacts the toekick while the dishwasher door is being opened the dishwasher toekick must be cut shorter or recessed deeper If H is equal to or less than the toekick height of the adjoining cabinetry no in terference will exist provided that R is at least 19 mm 3 4 Note If a decorative or flush mount toekick is desired and R is less than 19 mm 3 4 other modifications such a...

Page 67: ... certain that there are no rough edges that could damage the power cord If metal cabinets are used place the supplied rubber grommet around the edge of the opening be fore passing the cable through Exercise care when pulling the dish washer in or out so as not to dam age the power cord or hoses GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED In the event of a malfunction or break down groun...

Page 68: ...ater mixing with waste water should a va cuum occur in water pipes Water connection Note Water connections must be in accordance with national and local codes ordinances Connection to the water inlet The dishwasher should be connected to hot water max 60 C supply NB Please check with the Miele Service De partment if you are unsure whether your household hot water system is suit able A shut off val...

Page 69: ...onnector if necessary There must be a distance of at least 20 cm between the floor and the bot tom of the Waterproof unit housing Lay the hose in such a way that it does not rise above the bottom of the Waterproof unit casing Warning Electrical wiring and components must not contact any plumbing material or drain hose Plumbing 69 ...

Page 70: ...side to prevent odors from entering the kitchen Maximum drain height 1 m 3 ft Maximum drain hose length 1 5 m 5 ft Do not shorten the drain hose Electrical wiring and components should not come into contact with any plumbing fixtures or hoses IMPORTANT The dishwasher should be con nected directly to the drain line Drain connection D 60 cm 24 nominal Connect the supplied drain hose to the drain pip...

Page 71: ...tional note Since all Miele dishwashers are equipped with an odour trap and non return valve the drain hose can be con nected directly to the drain pipe as illus trated If plumbing codes require an external air gap on the discharge side of the dishwasher the following requirements must be met No part the drain hose should be higher than 1 m 39 The drain connection should be made as close as possib...

Page 72: ... below the level of the lower baskets wheels the drain must be vented otherwise the water in side of the dishwasher may siphon out during the course of a wash pro gramme Vent the drain Open the dishwasher door Cut off the vent cap located at the right rear of the dishwasher behind the filters as illustrated Plumbing 72 ...

Page 73: ... 2 Depth with door open 120 5 cm 47 1 2 Weight approx 57 kg Voltage 110 120 V AC Rated load 12 5 A 1500 W Fuse rating 15 A Water pressure 0 3 10 bar 4 5 145 psi Hot water connection 49 C 120 F max 60 C or 140 F Drain height 1 m 3 ft maximum Drain length 1 5 m 5 ft maximum Power cord length approx 1 5 m 5 ft Technical Data 73 ...

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