Miele G4720 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating Instructions
Dishwasher

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.

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M.-Nr. 10 546 720

HG06

Summary of Contents for G4720

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Dishwasher To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions be fore installation or use en US M Nr 10 546 720 HG06 ...

Page 2: ... time you require 21 Dishwasher salt 21 Filling the salt reservoir 22 Salt refill indicator 23 Rinse aid 24 Adding rinse aid 24 Rinse aid indicator 25 Setting the rinse aid dosage 25 Loading the dishwasher 26 Tips 26 Loading examples 28 FlexAssist 29 Upper basket 29 Adjusting the upper basket 30 Lower basket 31 Cutlery 33 Cutlery tray depending on model 33 Operation 34 Detergent 34 Turning on 37 S...

Page 3: ... system 52 Cleaning the spray arms 54 Frequently Asked Questions 55 Technical problems 55 Water intake fault 57 Water drainage fault 57 General problems 58 Noises 59 Poor cleaning results 60 Frequently asked questions 63 Cleaning the water intake 63 Cleaning the drain pump and non return valve 64 Customer service 65 Repairs 65 Warranty 65 Optional accessories 66 Installation Instructions 69 Electr...

Page 4: ... dishwasher please read the installation plan and the operating instructions carefully before it is installed and used for the first time Both 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 compliance wit...

Page 5: ...uitable for outdoor use It must only be used as specified in these operating instructions for cleaning domestic dishes 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 ...

Page 6: ... on model is active keep young children away from the area in which the door opens Danger of injury in the unlikely event of a fault with the open ing mechanism Danger of suffocation Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children Keep children away from detergents Dishwasher detergents can cause burning in the mouth nose and throat if swallo...

Page 7: ... held liable for the consequences of an inadequate grounding system e g electric shock Reliable and safe operation of this dishwasher can only be as sured if it has been connected to the electrical supply The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply via a suitable switched socket using a 3 pin plug with a grounding contact it must not be hard wired The electrical socket must be ...

Page 8: ...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 electrical supply by a multi socket adapter or an extension lead These do not guarantee the re quired safety of the appli...

Page 9: ... pressure flow pressure at the connection point must be between 7 25 145 psi A damaged appliance could be dangerous If the dishwasher gets damaged turn off the electrical supply and contact Miele The manufacturer s warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele authorized service technician Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts only Only with the...

Page 10: ...pliance with the installation plan Be careful when installing the dishwasher Wear protec tive gloves to avoid injury on any sharp metal components The dishwasher must be correctly aligned horizontally to ensure problem free operation In order to ensure stability built under and integrated dishwashers must only be installed under a continuous counter which is secured to adjacent cabinetry The door ...

Page 11: ...ough to handle before unloading Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dish washers Do not use dishwashing 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 Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent This will cause seri...

Page 12: ...art option depending on model 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 regarding the capacity of the dishwasher Accessories Use only genuine original Miele parts If spare parts or acces sories from other manufacture...

Page 13: ... not visible b Cutlery tray depending on model c Upper basket d Middle spray arm e Air intake for drying depending on model f Lower spray arm g Filter system h Data plate i Rinse aid reservoir j Dual compartment detergent dis penser k Reservoir for dishwasher salt ...

Page 14: ...ontrol panel a Program selection b Time display c Check Refill indicators d Start button with indicator light e Short button with indicator light f Delay Start button with indicator light g Program selection button h On Off button ...

Page 15: ...r the proper functioning and safe use of the equipment Handling these mate rials improperly by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment There fore please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal Consult with local authorities dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycl...

Page 16: ...ing on model for energy saving dish washing This program is the most ef ficient in terms of its combined en ergy and water consumption at clean ing normally soiled dishes Follow the detergent manufacturer s recommendations on detergent dosage When using powder or liquid deter gent you can use 1 3 less detergent if baskets are only half full The dishwasher can be connected to a hot water supply for...

Page 17: ...cessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so Closing the door Push the baskets in Then lift the door upwards and push until it clicks into position Danger of crushing injuries Do not put your hand inside the door as it is closing Child lock The child lock can be used to prevent children opening the dishwasher The door can then only be opened by using a lot of force To lock the door push the ...

Page 18: ...ets are being used see Operation Detergent The dishwasher must be pro grammed for the water hardness in your area Your local water supplier can tell you the water hardness level in your area Where the water hardness fluctuates e g between 10 16 gr gal 10 15 d always program the dishwasher to the higher value 16 gr gal or 15 d in this example It is useful to know your water hardness so that you can...

Page 19: ...nning again Press the button twice The indicator light will flash twice at short intervals The value which has been set for the water hardness appears as a figure in the time display see table according to will start flashing in the time display This is the factory default setting of 1 Use the Start button to select the value which equates to your water hardness level Each press of the button move...

Page 20: ... 14 23 13 14 15 25 14 15 16 27 15 16 17 29 16 17 18 31 17 18 19 32 18 19 20 34 19 20 21 36 20 d gr gal f Time display 21 22 38 21 22 23 40 22 23 24 41 23 24 25 43 24 25 26 45 25 26 27 47 26 27 28 49 27 28 29 50 28 29 30 52 29 30 31 54 30 31 32 56 31 32 33 58 32 33 34 59 33 34 35 61 34 35 36 63 35 36 38 65 36 37 45 39 47 66 80 45 46 60 48 63 82 107 60 61 70 64 73 109 125 70 ...

Page 21: ...ally in the integrated softener assembly The softener assembly in the dishwasher is suitable for a water hardness level of up to 73 gr gal 70 d The softener assembly requires dish washer salt Depending on the water hardness level 22 gr gal or 21 d dishwasher salt is not required if combination tablets are being used see Operation Deter gent If the water in your area is very soft and consistently l...

Page 22: ...he cap is removed It should therefore only be removed in order to refill the salt reservoir Fill the reservoir with approx 2 qt 2 l of water first use only Place the funnel provided over the salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt until the reservoir is full The salt reservoir holds approx 4 lbs 2 kg of salt depending on the brand used Clean any excess salt from around the reservoir opening an...

Page 23: ...t reservoir has been filled the refill indicator may still be lit up if the salt concentration has not yet reached the correct level It will go out when the correct concentration is reached The salt refill indicator will be turned off if you have programmed the dishwasher for a water hardness below 5 gr gal 5 d If you only ever use combination prod ucts in your dishwasher you can switch both refil...

Page 24: ...washers into the reservoir When using Tab detergents rinse aid is not needed Adding rinse aid Press the button on the lid of the rinse aid reservoir in the direction of the arrow until the flap springs open Add rinse aid only until it is visible in the opening The rinse aid reservoir holds approx 3 7 oz 110 ml Close the flap firmly so that it clicks into place Otherwise water can enter the rinse a...

Page 25: ...g appears on dishware and glassware Decrease the rinse aid dosage Turn the dishwasher off with the button if it is turned on Press the Start button and simulta neously switch the dishwasher on using the button Keep the Start button pressed for at least four seconds until the Start indi cator light comes on If this does not happen start the proce dure from the beginning again Press the button 3 tim...

Page 26: ...hould be placed in the center of the basket to ensure better water coverage Concave items such as mugs or bowls should be placed at an angle so that the water can run off 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 small items cannot fall through the holders in the ...

Page 27: ...here wa ter has not run off smoothly It may need to be rubbed dry with a soft cloth Silver which has been in contact with foods containing sulphur can discolor These include egg yolk onions mayon naise mustard fish and marinades Aluminum components e g range hood grease filters must not be cleaned with a commercial or in dustrial cleaning agent These may damage the material Tip When purchasing new...

Page 28: ...Loading the dishwasher 28 Loading examples With models with cutlery tray 10 standard place settings Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray depending on model ...

Page 29: ...asher without the upper and lower baskets in place Use the upper basket for small light weight and delicate items such as cups saucers glasses dessert bowls etc Shallow pans or casserole dishes can also be placed in the upper basket Cup rack Using the yellow lever lift the cup rack upwards to make room for tall items Glasses can be arranged along the po sitioning rail of the cup rack to give them ...

Page 30: ...Lift the basket 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 tray Upper basket adjustment Plate in inches cm U...

Page 31: ...as plates serving platters saucepans bowls etc Glasses cups and small items such as saucers can also be placed in the lower basket Do not place thin deli cate glassware in the lower basket Hinged spikes Both rows of spikes at the front 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 ...

Page 32: ... Refitting the insert Fit the insert into the lower basket with the hooks going under the long cross piece as illustrated Press down on the handle until the in sert is held securely in position Bottle holder depending on model The bottle holder can be used to wash narrow items e g milk and baby bot tles Place the bottle holder in the position shown in the lower basket If placed anywhere else water...

Page 33: ...d in zones one for knives one for forks one for spoons etc Spoon heads should be placed in con tact with at least one of the serrated re tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off them freely The upper spray arm must not be blocked by items which are too big If spoon handles do not fit between the holders lay them the other way round ...

Page 34: ...to adjust the amount dispensed 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 Tab products see Options DetergentAgent if applica ble 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 ste...

Page 35: ... gram if available is used Use only the recommended amount of detergent Continued use of too much detergent may cause machine damage Dishwasher detergents can cause burning in the nose mouth and throat if swallowed or inhibit breathing Avoid inhaling or swallowing dish washer detergent Keep children away from detergent Keep detergent out of the reach of children Keep children away from the dishwas...

Page 36: ...rgent packag ing is properly closed after use to avoid it getting damp and becoming lumpy Dispensing aid Compartment I holds a maximum of 2 teaspoons 10 ml Compartment II holds a maximum of 3 5 tablespoons 50 ml of detergent The marks in compartment II indicate the levels of approximately 1 and 2 tablespoons 20 and 30 ml respec tively The marks indicate the approxi mate fill level in ml when the d...

Page 37: ...hoose your program according to the type of load and the degree of soiling The different programs and their uses are described in the Program Over view chapter Use the program selection button to select the program required The indicator light for the program se lected will light up The program duration will appear in hours and minutes in the display You can now select program options see Options ...

Page 38: ... program is displayed The program duration displayed may vary with the same program It is influ enced by among other things the wa ter temperature at each intake the re activation process the softener assem bly the type of detergent the amount of dishes and the amount of soiling When a program is selected for the first time the display will show the average program duration for a cold water in tak...

Page 39: ...period or if there is a fault At the end of the program The program has finished when appears in the display The drying fan may continue to run for a few minutes at the end of the pro gram The dishwasher can now be opened and unloaded see Unloading the dishwasher To prevent the risk of steam damage to the counter edging above the dishwasher it is advisable to leave the door closed until you are re...

Page 40: ...r period of time e g while on vacation the water supply 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 comfortable enough to handle before unloading them The dishes will cool much faster if you open the door when the program has ended First unload the lower basket then the upper basket and finally th...

Page 41: ...extreme caution when doing so Before closing the door again leave it ajar for approx 20 seconds This will enable the tem perature in the wash cabinet to set tle After that close the door and press the Start button Changing a program If the detergent dispenser flap has al ready opened do not change the program If a program has already started and you wish to change it proceed as fol lows Turn the d...

Page 42: ...sed in combination with the QuickintenseWash program the Short option results in a wash program without drying or automatic opening of the door if available Turn the dishwasher on with the button The Start indicator light flashes Select a program Press the button The indicator light will light up The program can now be started The option selected will remain active for that particular program unti...

Page 43: ... happen start the proce dure from the beginning again Press the button 9 times The indicator light will flash 9 times at short intervals The flashing sequence in the time dis play will show whether the refill indica tors are switched on or off Refill indicators activated Refill indicators deactivated Press the Start button to change the setting The setting is now stored in memory Turn the dishwash...

Page 44: ...ot use liquid detergent when se lecting Delay Start as it can run into the dishwasher before it is required To prevent children coming into contact with dishwasher detergent Do not fill the detergent dispenser until just before starting the pro gram i e before you activate the FlexiTimer with OK Also activate the child lock Turn the dishwasher on with the button The Start indicator light flashes S...

Page 45: ...utomatically The time remaining will appear in the time display and the indicator light will go out How the Delay Start time is shown in the display up to 59 minutes e g 30 minutes 1 hour up to 9 hours 30 minutes e g 5 hours over 10 hours e g 15 hours If you open the door during the delay start time you must then press the Start button to continue the delay start time Starting a program before the...

Page 46: ...s will increase energy consumption Turn the dishwasher off with the button if it is turned on Press the Start button and simulta neously switch the dishwasher on using the button Keep the Start button pressed for at least four seconds until the Start indi cator light comes on If this does not happen start the proce dure from the beginning again Press the button 8 times The indicator light will fla...

Page 47: ... Start indi cator light comes on If this does not happen start the proce dure from the beginning again Press the button 19 times The indicator light will flash once at a long interval and then 9 times at short intervals The flashing sequence in the display in dicates whether a setting has been changed from its factory default All settings are set to factory de fault settings At least one setting h...

Page 48: ...36 58 X China Crystal For temperature sensitive glassware and lightly soiled dishes use 50 de tergent recommended GlassCare program for temperature sensitive glasses and dishes with light soiling Use 50 of the detergent amount X 113 45 X 154 68 X Quick Intense Wash Quick program for standard dishes soiling that has not dried on 149 65 X 140 60 X SaniWash To sanitize dishware e g baby bot tles cutt...

Page 49: ... 2 9 11 0 2 38 2 25 0 01 0 20 1 1 4 0 0 14 0 14 2 Values quoted are in accordance with 10 CFR 430 C373 04 In practice there may be variations to these figures due to variable conditions and data recorded by the sensors Durations shown will reflect your household conditions Selecting program options will also affect consumption levels and program durations see Programme options The energy consumpti...

Page 50: ...rature pro grams 120 F 50 C there is a risk of bacteria and unpleasant odors building up in the wash cabinet To prevent this happening the dishwasher will automat ically increase the temperature in the fi nal rinse of the selected program after several programs using low tempera tures have been run Clean the filters in the wash cabinet regularly Cleaning the door and the door seal Bacteria could b...

Page 51: ...t or puddle this can cause damage to the surface Remove the cleaner promptly To better maintain your appliance avoid the following Cleaning products containing soda ammonia acid or chloride Descaling agents Abrasive cleaning products such as scouring powder scouring liquid or pumice stones Cleaners containing solvents Stainless steel cleaners Dishwasher cleaner Oven cleaners Glass cleaner Hard abr...

Page 52: ...s to 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 reg ularly and clean them if necessary Filter system Turn the dishwasher off Turn the handle counter clockwise to release the filter system Lift the filter system out of the dish washer Remove any coarse parti cles and rinse the filter well under running w...

Page 53: ...en close the flap so that the catch engages Replace the filter system so that it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet Then turn the handle clockwise until both arrows point towards each other This will lock the filter system in place Take care when you are fitting the filter system that it is secured in position correctly Otherwise coarse soil could get into the circulation system and cause a...

Page 54: ... 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 the food particles that are stuck in the spray arm jets into the spray arm Rinse the spray...

Page 55: ...ppliances must only be carried out by a suitably qual ified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorized work Technical problems Problem Possible cause and solution After the dishwasher is turned on with the button the Start indica tor light does not flash The dishwasher is not plugged in Insert...

Page 56: ...lect the desired program Press the Start button If the indicator lights flash again there is a technical fault Contact Miele Service Fault The drain pump is still running even with the door open The WaterProof System has reacted Turn off the water supply Contact Miele Service Fault A fault has occurred in the circulation pump Turn the dishwasher off for at least 30 seconds with the button Turn the...

Page 57: ...ain Clean the water intake filter see Frequently asked questions The flow pressure at the connection point is lower than 7 25 psi Contact a plumber Water drainage fault Problem Possible cause and solution The dishwasher stops during a program The Intake Drain indica tor flashes Fault code shows in the display Before fixing the fault Turn the dishwasher off with the button There is a problem with t...

Page 58: ...ergent residue is blocking the latch Remove the detergent residue The inside of the door and or the interior walls are wet after a program has finished This is caused by the drying system and does not in dicate a fault The moisture will dissipate after a while Water remains in the wash cabinet at the end of a program Before fixing the fault Turn the dishwasher off with the button The filter system...

Page 59: ... Dishes is moving around in the wash cabinet Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces A foreign object e g a cherry pit 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 There is a knocking noise from the water pipe This may be caused by the installation or the diameter of the water pipe This has n...

Page 60: ...ely The filter system 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 system correctly Clean the spray arm jets if necessary see Clean ing and care Cleaning the spray arms The non return valve is open and blocked Dirty water has flowed back into the wash cabinet Clean the drain pump and the non ret...

Page 61: ...e discoloration the deposit cannot be wiped off Detergent deposits Switch to another detergent Glasses are dull and discolored the deposit cannot be wiped off The glassware is not dishwasher safe The surfaces are affected There is no remedy Purchase glassware which is dishwasher safe Tea or lipstick stains have not been com pletely removed The wash temperature of the selected program was too low S...

Page 62: ... been used Change your detergent The softener assembly is programmed too low for the water hardness level Program the softener assembly for harder water see Before using for the first time Softener as sembly There are rust stains on the cutlery The affected items are not corrosion resistant There is no remedy Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher safe A program was not run after dishwasher salt was...

Page 63: ...nion This filter is available from a Miele dealer or Miele Service To clean the filter Disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical supply Switch off at the mains socket and withdraw the plug Turn off the water supply Unscrew the water intake valve Take the seal ring out of the screw connection Withdraw the filter using pointed pli ers and rinse clean under running wa ter Replace the filter and w...

Page 64: ...e catch for the non return valve inwards Tilt the non return valve inwards until it is released Rinse it thoroughly under running wa ter and remove any dirt from the non return valve The drain pump is located underneath the non return valve see arrow Remove all foreign objects from the drain pump glass or bone splinters Before returning the non return valve check that the drain pump is not blocked...

Page 65: ...rship MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guar antee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless expressly ap proved in writing by Miele s Service de partment Extended Se...

Page 66: ...alt as cleaning results can vary depending on the brand used With Miele products you can be sure of optimum results as these products have been specially designed for Miele dish washers 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 kind to the environ ment Water solub...

Page 67: ...odors Ensures excellent dishwashing re sults Dishwasher descaler Removes heavy lime scale deposits Mild and gentle with natural citric acid Dishwasher conditioner Removes odors lime scale and light deposits Maintains the elasticity and leak tightness of the seals Dishwasher freshener Neutralizes unpleasant odors Fresh pleasant lime and green tea scent Easy to attach to the dishwasher basket Very e...

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Page 69: ...am supplied with these instructions To comply with IEC sound testing protocols please contact Miele for additional instructions Information is subject to change Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification technical warranty information ...

Page 70: ...istance for the electrical cur rent This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropri ate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equip ment grounding conductor can result in electric shock Do not modify the plug provided with the ap...

Page 71: ...ong A 5 ft long flexible metal hose pressure tested to 2030 psi is available as an optional accessory if required A faucet with a 3 4 male thread must be provided on site This appliance is constructed to comply with ANSI ASSE 1001 IEC EN DIN 61770 VDE 0700 Part 600 and may be connected to a suitable supply without an extra non return valve if national regulations permit The water pressure flow pre...

Page 72: ...irectly fitted to the drainage outlet on site use the hose clip supplied see installation di agram The hose can be directed to the left or the right of the appliance 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 n...

Page 73: ...n tests Load the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro gram Setup for sound emission tests The dishwasher must be set up according to the following specifications Install the dishwasher into an analyzing unit Secure the front panel ...

Page 74: ...ission testing 74 Push the provided fleece strips depending on model under the toe kick until it is flush with the appliance feet Push the toe kick into place in such a way that it is flush with the door front ...

Page 75: ...Sound emission testing 75 Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip depending on model Push the insulating strip into the front top edge of the toe kick ...

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