Miele G4500SC Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating instructions

for 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 installed and used for the
first time.

M.-Nr. 09 251 890

en - GB

Summary of Contents for G4500SC

Page 1: ... for 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 installed and used for the first time M Nr 09 251 890 en GB ...

Page 2: ...dness level 15 Before using the appliance for the first time you require 16 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 Items not suitable for dishwashers 22 Upper basket 23 Hinged cup rack 23 Adjusting the upper basket 24 Lower basket 25 Hinged spikes 25 Removable spiked insert 26...

Page 3: ...ers in the wash cabinet 36 Cleaning the spray arms 38 Problem solving guide 39 Technical problems 39 Water inlet drain fault 41 General problems 42 Noises 43 Unsatisfactory washing result 44 Maintenance 47 Cleaning the water inlet filter 47 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 48 After sales service 49 Repairs 49 Guarantee 49 Future updates 49 For testing institutes 49 Programme chart 50 O...

Page 4: ...ng on model cUpper basket dMiddle spray arm eAir inlet for drying depending on model fLower spray arm gFilter combination hData plate iSafety lock in door grip not visible jRinse aid reservoir kDual compartment detergent dispenser lSalt reservoir Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...Control panel aProgrammes bProgramme selector button cStart Stop button with indicator light dCheck Refill indicators eProgramme sequence indicators fOn Off button K Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...mestic crockery and cutlery Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it i...

Page 7: ...ust not be installed under a hob The high radiant temperatures which are sometimes generated by a hob could damage the dishwasher For the same reason it should not be installed next to open fires or other appliances which give off heat such as heaters etc Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it has been fully installed and any adjustment has been made to the door springs Before ...

Page 8: ...cted to the electricity supply A damaged appliance could be dangerous If the dishwasher gets damaged switch it off at the mains and call your Miele Dealer or the Miele Ser vice Department Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user for which Miele cannot accept liability Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician Faulty components must only be...

Page 9: ...ll open Correct use Do not use solvents in the dishwasher Danger of explosion Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher detergent Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients which can cause burning in the nose mouth and throat if swallowed or inhibit breathing Consult a doctor immediate ly if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily as you coul...

Page 10: ...astic containers or plastic cutlery and crockery should not be cleaned in the dishwasher The high temperatures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape On models with Delay start make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent Wipe dry if necessary Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dispenser and may not be thoroughly dispersed Accessories Only use genuine Miele or...

Page 11: ...ort battens made from untreated natural wood from renewable forests Polyethylene PE protective wrap Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic machines often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore...

Page 12: ...uld recommend connection to cold water For most economical dishwashing make full use of the baskets without overloading the dishwasher Choose the programme to suit the type of crockery being washed and the degree of soiling Select the Energy save programme for energy saving dishwashing This programme is the most efficient in terms of its combined energy and water consumption at cleaning normally s...

Page 13: ...upted To close the door Push the baskets right in Then raise the door up and push until it clicks into position Safety lock Use the safety lock to prevent children opening the dishwasher door To lock the door push the slide underneath the door grip to the right To unlock the door push the slide to the left Before using for the first time 13 ...

Page 14: ...um results The dishwasher must be programmed for the water hardness in your area Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardness level in your area Where the water hardness fluctuates e g between 6 7 9 0 mmol l 37 50 d German scale always programme the dishwasher to the higher value 9 0 mmol l in this example In the event of a fault it will help the service technician i...

Page 15: ...inse programme sequence indicator flashes 4 times briefly at intervals factory default setting The number of times the Wash Rinse programme sequence indicator flashes tells you the water hardness level which has been set see chart d German scale mmol l f Wash Rinse indicator flash frequency 1 4 0 2 0 7 2 7 1 short 5 7 0 9 1 3 9 13 2 short 8 11 1 4 2 0 14 20 3 short 12 15 2 2 2 7 22 27 4 short 16 2...

Page 16: ...ery soft and constantly lower than 0 7 mmol l 4 d German scale you do not need to add salt The water softener must however still be programmed to correspond to the water hardness level in your area Important Before filling the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt for the first time you must fill it with approx 1 litre of water to enable the salt to dissolve Once the dishwasher has been used there i...

Page 17: ...asher to remove any traces of salt from the cabinet Salt indicator Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher salt when the salt indicator light comes on If it comes on during a programme wait until the end of the programme After the reservoir has been filled the water softener is automatically reactivated the next time the dishwasher is run The salt refill indicator may still be illuminated during t...

Page 18: ...ishwashers 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 content The resulting rinsing and drying quality will not however be as good as when rinse aid is used Do not use vinegar with a higher acid content e g vinegar essence 25 acid This would damage the dishwasher If you only ever use combination products co...

Page 19: ...place Otherwise water can enter the rinse aid reservoir during a programme Wipe up any spilled rinse aid This prevents over foaming occurring during the next programme Rinse aid indicator When the light comes on the reservoir contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 3 programmes only Add rinse aid in plenty of time Before using for the first time 19 ...

Page 20: ...procedure from the beginning again Press the programme selector button three times The lowest programme indicator will flash briefly three times at intervals The Wash Rinse indicator will flash briefly three times at intervals This means that approx 3 ml of rinse aid will be used per programme factory default setting The number of times the Wash Rinse indicator flashes tells you the rinse aid dosa...

Page 21: ...hollow items e g champagne 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 rotating the spray arms Make sure that small items cannot fall thr...

Page 22: ...d cutlery make sure they are dishwasher proof If delicate glassware is washed in the dishwasher ensure that only very low temperatures are used see programme chart or a special glass care programme is used depending on model This will reduce the risk of clouding If in doubt wash delicate glassware by hand Please note Silverware previously cleaned with a silver polish may still be damp or spotted a...

Page 23: ... baskets in place Use the upper basket for small lightweight and delicate items such as cups saucers glasses dessert bowls etc Shallow pans or casserole dishes can also be placed in the upper basket Hinged cup rack To make room for tall items raise the rack upwards Loading the dishwasher 23 ...

Page 24: ...thly into the cabinet It is better to adjust the basket before loading it Pull out the upper basket To raise the upper basket Pull 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 securely back down into position Depending on the setting of the upper bask...

Page 25: ... can also be placed in the lower basket Do not place delicate glassware in the lower basket Hinged spikes Both rows of spikes in the front section of the basket can be lowered to make more room for large items e g pots pans and dishes Press the yellow lever downwards a and then lower the spikes b Loading the dishwasher 25 ...

Page 26: ... with the hooks going under the long cross piece as illustrated Press down on the handle until the insert is held securely in position Bottle holder depending on model The bottle holder can be used to wash narrow items e g milk and baby bottles Place the bottle holder in the position shown in the bottom basket If placed anywhere else water will not be able to access the bottle properly and cleanin...

Page 27: ...or spoons etc Spoon heads should be placed in contact with at least one of the serrated retainers 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 If spoon handles do not fit between the holders then lay them the other way round Loading the dishwasher 27 ...

Page 28: ...rgent 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 protective additives and enhanced cleaning power as 5 in 1 7 in 1 All in 1 etc Refer to the manufacturer s packaging as to whether combination products are suitable for the water hardness level in your area Please note that the cleani...

Page 29: ...ontact with the dishwasher detergent only add detergent just before starting the programme and close the door activating the child safety lock if your dishwasher is fitted with one Adding detergent Press the opening catch on the detergent dispenser The flap will spring open The flap is always open at the end of a programme Add the required amount of detergent and close the flap Make sure that the ...

Page 30: ...ee Additional functions Starting the programme Select the programme required with the programme selector button The indicator light next to the selected programme will come on Press the Start Stop button The programme will begin The Start Stop and the Wash Rinse indicator lights and the indicator light next to the programme selected all light up A programme can only be cancelled in the first few m...

Page 31: ...hwasher it is advisable to leave the door closed until you are ready to unload the crockery Alternatively you can open the door fully until the crockery is cool enough to unload Do not leave the door only partially open Switching off At the end of a programme Switch the dishwasher off using the On Off button K The dishwasher will continue to use electricity until it is switched off with the On Off...

Page 32: ... the door again leave it ajar for approx 20 seconds This will enable the temperature in the wash cabinet to settle Then close the door firmly making sure that it clicks into place 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 follows Press the Start Stop button for at least...

Page 33: ... from the beginning again Press the programme selector button 12 times The lowest programme indicator will give one long flash and two brief flashes at intervals The Wash Rinse indicator light shows what the current setting is If the Wash Rinse indicator light is flashing All settings are factory default settings If the Wash Rinse indicator light is not lit up At least one setting has been altered...

Page 34: ...low the instructions on the packaging If you mainly use low temperature programmes below 50 C bacteria and unpleasant odours can build in the wash cabinet To clean the wash cabinet and prevent unpleasant odours building up run the Pots Pans 75 C programme once month Make sure that you also clean the filters in the wash cabinet regularly Cleaning the door and the door seal Wipe the door seals regul...

Page 35: ... a soft cloth To avoid damaging the external surfaces do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing descaling agents abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners solvent based cleaning agents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven sprays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers me...

Page 36: ...clog The level of soiling and time it takes before the filters need cleaning will vary depending on use Check the condition of the filters regularly and clean them if necessary Switch the dishwasher off Turn the handle anti clockwise to release the filter combination a Lift the filter combination out of the dishwasher b Remove any coarse particles and rinse the filter well under running water Use ...

Page 37: ... close 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 to lock the filter combination in place Take care when you are fitting the filter combination that it is secured in position correctly Otherwise coarse soil could get into the circulation system and cause a blockage Cleaning and care 37 ...

Page 38: ...f your dishwasher is fitted with one Push the top spray arm upwards to engage the inner ratchet Then unscrew the spray arm Push the middle spray arm upwards a to engage the ratchet Then unscrew the spray arm b Remove the lower basket Pull the lower spray arm firmly upwards to remove it Use a pointed object to push food particles into the spray arm jets Rinse thoroughly under running water Replace ...

Page 39: ...uld cause personal injury or damage to the appliance Technical problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The Start Stop indicator does not flash after the dishwasher has been switched on using the On Off button K The appliance is not plugged in Insert the plug and switch on at the socket The mains fuse has tripped Reset the trip switch or replace the fuse in the plug Minimum fuse rating see data plat...

Page 40: ...seconds Switch the dishwasher back on Select the programme required with the programme selector button Press the Start Stop button If the programme sequence indicator lights flash again there is a technical fault Call the Service Department The drain pump works even when the door is open The Waterproof system has reacted Close the stopcock Call the Service Department Problem solving guide 40 ...

Page 41: ...e On Off button K Water intake is restricted Open the stopcock fully 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 water outlet is restricted 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 Maintenance Clean the non return...

Page 42: ...rgent residue is blocking the catch Clean the detergent from the catch At the end of a programme there is a film of moisture on the inside of the door and the interior walls This is caused by the drying system and does not indicate a fault The moisture will dissipate after a while Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a programme Before rectifying the problem Switch the dishwasher off us...

Page 43: ...sh cabinet Interrupt the programme and rearrange the items of crockery A foreign object e g a cherry stone has becomed 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 has no influence on dishwash...

Page 44: ...n 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 See Cleaning and care The non return valve is open and blocked Dirty water has flowed back into the wash cabinet Clean the drain pump and the non return valve See Maintenance Cleaning the drain pump and...

Page 45: ...ble 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 Setting the rinse aid dosage There is no salt in the salt reservoir Fill the salt reservoir see Before using for the first time Filling the salt reservoir The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on correctly Replace it making sure ...

Page 46: ...our detergent Plastic items are discoloured 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 more detergent see Operation Detergent Discolouration is irreversi ble There are rust stains on cutlery The affected items are not corrosion resistant There is no remedy Purchase cutlery ...

Page 47: ... union This filter is available from the Miele Spares Parts dept Cleaning the filter Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains supply Switch off at the mains socket and withdraw the plug Close the stopcock Unscrew the inlet hose Carefully remove the seal Withdraw the filter using pointed pliers and rinse clean under running water Replace the filter and seal making sure they are sitting correctly Re...

Page 48: ...valve inwards a Lift out the non return valve b 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 injury Turn the drain pump impeller by hand to check tha...

Page 49: ...ele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase However you must activate your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or registering online at www miele co uk Future updates The programme update function is designed to enable a service technician to update your appliance s electronics in keeping with advances in technology Information re...

Page 50: ...gramme with glass care Normal food deposits which have begun to dry on To save water and energy This needs a standard programme Pots pans everyday porcelain and cutlery Burnt on stubborn dried on food deposits containing starch or protein 1 This needs a powerful programme 1 Food such as potatoes pasta rice or casseroles can leave starchy deposits Deposits containing protein can be left by food suc...

Page 51: ... 25 ml or 1 tab Quick wash 40 C 20 ml or 1 tab 3 Sensor wash gentle 20 ml or 1 tab Energy save 25 ml or 1 tab 3 Light soiling 50 C 25 ml or 1 tab Pots pans 75 C 10 ml 25 ml or 1 tab 2 see Detergent 3 In some cases tabs may not dissolve completely Programme chart 51 ...

Page 52: ...level of food deposits If required 55 65 If required 68 X Quick wash 40 C 40 X 45 X Sensor wash gentle X 45 X 55 X Energy save 1 45 X 60 X Light soiling 50 C 50 X 68 X Pots pans 75 C X 75 X 68 X 1 Standard programme for cleaning normally soiled crockery This programme is the most efficient in terms of its combined energy and water consumption at cleaning normally soiled crockery Programme chart 52...

Page 53: ...3 0 70 4 11 0 3 18 0 4 1 35 2 30 1 20 2 10 0 50 0 20 11 0 0 38 0 32 0 80 0 30 15 0 1 34 1 20 0 87 0 57 11 0 2 54 2 45 0 95 0 70 11 0 1 30 1 20 1 30 0 80 15 0 2 38 2 26 2 Values quoted are in accordance with EN 50242 The durations given will vary depending on individual conditions and on data recorded by the sensors 3 Half load with light soling 4 Full load with heavy soiling Programme chart 53 ...

Page 54: ...u will need to order wash bottles e g milk or baby bottles a bottle holder wash additional items of cutlery a small cutlery basket for the lower basket wash a lot of glasses a glassware insert for the bottom basket Miele CareCollection Miele branded cleaning and care products including dishwasher salt detergent and rinse aid are available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the I...

Page 55: ...danger of overheating This appliance must not be connected to the inverter of an autonomous power supply e g a solar power system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alt...

Page 56: ...al extension hose pressure tested to 14 000 kPa 140 bar is available as an optional accessory if required A stopcock with a 3 4 male thread must be provided on site This appliance is constructed to comply with IEC EN DIN 61770 VDE 0700 Section 600 and may be connected to a suitable supply without an extra non return valve if national regulations permit The water pressure flow pressure at the take ...

Page 57: ... the drain hose can be adapted to different widths of hose If the connector protrudes 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 shortened Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose and that it is not squashed or stretched After connecting the dishwasher to the drainage system check that all plumbing connection...

Page 58: ...el 60 cm 57 cm Weight Max 50 kg Voltage 230 V Connected load 2200 W Fuse rating 10 A Power consumption when switched off 0 20 W Power consumption when not switched off 0 30 W Test certificates awarded KEMA VDE radio and television suppressed Water pressure flow rate 30 1000 kPa 0 3 10 bar Hot water connection Max 60 C Delivery head Max 1 m Drainage length Max 4 m Mains cable Approx 1 7 m Capacity ...

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