Miele NOVOTRONIC G 856 SC ELITE Operating Instructions Manual
Miele NOVOTRONIC G 856 SC ELITE Operating Instructions Manual

Miele NOVOTRONIC G 856 SC ELITE Operating Instructions Manual

Miele dishwasher user manual

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Operating instructions

Novotronic
G 856 SC Elite
UV
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
installation or use.
M.-Nr. 05 431 320

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Novotronic G 856 SC Elite To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 431 320...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Energy saving washing ..........9 Wash cabinet .
  • Page 4 Running the dishwasher ........
  • Page 5 However, under certain conditions it may be possible for an installation in these applications. Please contact the nearest Miele dealer or the Miele Tech- nical Service Department with specific requirements. Inspect the dishwasher for ship- ping damage.
  • Page 6: Wash Cabinet

    This hose contains electrical components that could cause injury or property damage if cut or submerged. Only use the dishwasher if all pan- els are properly in place. Do not tamper with the controls. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on, or near the dishwasher.
  • Page 7 N’utilisez le lave vaiselle que pour laver la vaiselle. Le fabricant ne peut être tenu responsable des dommages ou blessures causés par une utilisation inadéquate ou par des utilisations autres que celles auxquelles l’appareil est destiné. Les réparations doivent être effec- tuées uniquement par une per- sonne compétente.
  • Page 8 Au moment de remplir le lave-vais- selle : – Mettre les articles pointus de manière à ce qu’ils n’endommagent pas le seau étanche de la porte. – Mettre le tranchant des couteaux vers le bas afin de réduir les risques de blessure.
  • Page 9 ^ For fastest possible wash times, yet higher energy consumption, connect the dishwasher to a hot water source. ^ Make full use of the baskets without overloading for the most economical washing.
  • Page 10 Upper spray arm (not visible) Cutlery tray Upper basket Water feed for middle spray arm Middle spray arm Lower spray arm Four height adjustable feet Triple Filter System Salt reservoir Detergent dispenser Rinse aid reservoir Data plate...
  • Page 11 "Top Solo" button Delay Start display Program selector "Delay Start" button Every dishwasher is tested before leaving the factory. Any water remaining in the machine is from these tests and does not indicate that the machine has been used. "Start" button...
  • Page 12 ^ Press the release catch inside the door grip. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed the program will re- start. ^ Push the baskets in. ^ Lift the door and push until it clicks into position.
  • Page 13 If your water hardness is consistently lower than 8 gr/gal (140 ppm), you do not need to add dishwasher salt. How- ever, the dishwasher must still be pro- grammed to correspond to the local water hardness.
  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Your water hardness level must be pro- grammed into the dishwasher using the program selector and buttons on the control panel. ^ Make sure the dishwasher is turned off. ^ Turn the program selector to "Stop". ^ Press and hold the "Top Solo" button and at the same time turn on the dishwasher with the "On/Off"...
  • Page 15: Water Softener

    ^ Turn the program selector to "Stop". ^ Turn off the dishwasher. The programmed water hardness is stored. ^ Make sure the dishwasher is turned off. ^ Turn the program selector to "Stop". ^ Press and hold the "Top Solo" button and at the same time turn on the dishwasher with the "On/Off"...
  • Page 16 Other salts may contain insoluble additives which can impair the water softener. The proper salt can be purchased from your Miele dealer or Miele’s Technical Service Department. ^ Remove the lower basket. ^ Unscrew and remove the salt reser- voir cap located on the floor of the wash cabinet.
  • Page 17: Salt Indicator

    After the reservoir has been filled, the water softener is automatically reacti- vated the next time the dishwasher is started. The "Salt" indicator will be lit during this process. If your water is soft (below 8 gr/gal) the salt reservoir should not be filled with salt.
  • Page 18: Rinse Aid

    Rinse aid is recommended to prevent spotting on dishes and glassware. Filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers into the reservoir. ^ Add rinse aid before the first use and whenever the "Rise aid"...
  • Page 19: Rinse Aid Indicator

    The dosage selector is preset to 3. This dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse aid per program. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6. ^ Use a higher setting if spots appear on dry glassware. ^ Use a lower setting if streaking ap- pears on dishes or glasses.
  • Page 20: Upper Basket

    ^ Food residue and spilt liquids should be cleaned from the sides of the dishwasher door. These are outside of the wash cabinet and are not cleaned by water from the spray arms.
  • Page 21 – Clouding or etching may occur on glasses after frequent washing. – When purchasing new dishes, glasses and cutlery, make sure they are dishwasher safe. – Silver or aluminum items may tarnish. – Silverware previously cleaned with a silver polish may be damp or spotted at the end of a program where water has adhered to the polish.
  • Page 22 The removable cutlery tray makes un- loading flatware easy. Simply carry the cutlery tray to where the flatware is stored and put the entire basket away in one trip. For easier unloading cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc.
  • Page 23 On select models, the upper basket can be raised or lowered to accommo- date tall items. ^ Slide out the upper basket. ^ Pull up the levers at the sides of the upper basket and adjust the basket height. ^ Release the levers and the basket will lock in place.
  • Page 24 Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses. Lower it to double stack smaller pieces. To allow water to run off the bottom of coffee mugs, place slanted on top of the coffee bar. The bar can also be used to separate two rows of glasses.
  • Page 25: Lower Basket

    For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, sauce pans, bowls. The guide at the front of the upper bas- ket determines the maximum height for items placed in the lower basket so that the middle spray arm is not blocked.
  • Page 26 Various removable inserts are available for the lower basket to accomodate spe- cial items to be washed. ^ To remove an insert, gently pull up on the handle. ^ Slid the hitches of the inset under the vertical struts of the lower basket. ^ Push down on the handle to snap the insert into position.
  • Page 27: Foldable Spike Insert

    A highly flexible design holds tableware securely. It can be folded out of the way for pots, pans and other large items. This insert secures plates and platters. Two rows of spikes can be folded down, to create more room for larger dishware e.g.
  • Page 28: Plateguard Plus Insert

    A unique design cradles plates at 3 points and can be used for washing cups, glasses, plates, bowls and pots. ^ Hook the PlateGuard Plus insert into the left half of the lower basket, the area marked in white. The bottle holder e.g. for milk or baby bottles, can be inserted into the bottom basket in more than one place.
  • Page 29 Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department. Bottle holder part # 03 857 850 Glassware insert for the lower basket part # 01 145 642 Glassware insert...
  • Page 30 The horizontal marks in Compartment II indicate levels of approximately 1 and 2 tablespoons (20, 25 and 30 ml) respectively. ^ With the dishwasher door fully open fill compartment II with 2 tablespoon (30 ml) of powder detergent, or one detergent tablet.
  • Page 31 Important program steps could be omitted (e. g. reactivating the water softener). All Miele dishwashers are specially de- signed to shut off the water intake and drain the wash cabinet in the rare event of an internal water valve failure.
  • Page 32 "Start" (19) indicator will flash. ^ Press the "On/Off" (13) button. The "Start" (19) indicator will go out. ^ Open the dishwasher door slightly to allow the dishes to cool before un- loading. It is advisable to turn off the water supply if the dishwasher will not be used for a period of time (e.g.
  • Page 33 Main wash temperature Run-time Economy energy saving program Main wash temperature Run-time Energy Saver for only use, if the dishwasher is connected to hot water Run-time Normal Plus higher wash temperature helps to clean Main wash temperature Run-time Normal Main wash temperature Run-time China &...
  • Page 34 Because a smaller load is being washed the amount of detergent rec- ommended can be reduced to 1 tablespoons. ^ Turn the dishwasher on using the "On/Off" (13) button. The "Start" (19) indicator will flash. ^ Turn the program selector (17) to the left or right to the desired program.
  • Page 35: Adding Detergent

    When using delay start, make sure the detergent compartment is dry before adding detergent. Wipe dry if necessary. ^ Turn on the dishwasher with the "On/Off" (13) button. The "Start" (19) indicator will flash. ^ Turn the program selector (17) left or right to the desired program.
  • Page 36 ^ Turn the program selector (17) to "Stop" for at least one second. The delay start display (16) will go out. ^ Turn the program selector (17) to the desired program. ^ Select "Top Solo" again, if needed. ^ Press the "Start" button (19). The program will begin.
  • Page 37 The "Extended drying" feature can also be activated to prevent condensation from collecting on the steam deflector. ^ Turn off the dishwasher. ^ Turn the program selector to "Stop". ^ Press and hold the "Top Solo" button and at the same time turn the dish- washer on using the "On/Off"...
  • Page 38: Faq

    With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a service call. Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in ac- cordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause personal injury or machine damage.
  • Page 39 Drain error, water left in the wash cabinet See maintenance instruc- tions. Contact a plumber. Call the Miele Technical Service Department. – Turn off the dishwasher before fixing a problem. – Open the water valve. – Check and clean the...
  • Page 40 – Select the desired pro- gram. – Press the "Start" button. If the indicators flash again, there is a technical problem. – Call the Miele Technical Service Department. Interrupt the program, re- arrange items blocking the spray arms. Interrupt the program and rearrange loose pieces.
  • Page 41 Reseat it making sure it screws back on correctly. Adjust the setting of the water softener , see "Be- fore using for the first time". Reduce the dosage, see "Before using for the first time". There is no remedy. Only wash dishwasher safe glasses.
  • Page 42 Use more detergent, see "Adding detergent". Discoloration is perma- nent. Reseat and screw the cap on firmly. There is no remedy. Only wash dishwasher safe cutlery. Dry the dispenser before adding detergent. Remove the residue. Clean the filter, see maintenance instruc- tions.
  • Page 43 In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact: – Your Miele Dealer – The Miele Technical Service Depart- ment. USA 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com CDN 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the Miele Technical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appli- ance.
  • Page 44 To transport the dishwasher, e. g. when moving to a new home, note the follow- ing: – Empty the dishwasher. – Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses, cables, cutlery baskets. – Transport the dishwasher in the up- right position.
  • Page 45: User Maintenance Instructions

    User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions installation or use.
  • Page 46: Triple Filter System

    The filter system should be cleaned ev- ery 4 - 6 months or whenever a foreign object is trapped. ^ Turn off the dishwasher before clean- ing. ^ Turn the handle counterclockwise to release the triple filter system.
  • Page 47 ^ Close the flap so that the clip en- gages. ^ Return the filter so it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet. ^ Lock the filter by turning the handle clockwise. The dishwasher must not be used without the filter locked in place.
  • Page 48 Sometimes particles of food get stuck in the spray arm jets. The spray arms should be inspected and cleaned every 4 - 6 months. ^ Turn off the dishwasher before clean- ing. Remove the spray arms as follows: ^ Remove the cutlery tray (if present).
  • Page 49 The wash cabinet can be cleaned with a dishwasher cleaner such as Dis Cleaner available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department. ^ Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth to remove any food particles.
  • Page 50 These filters can be purchased from Miele’s Technical Service Depart- ment. The plastic valve housing on the intake hose contains electrical com- ponents and should not be im- mersed, or run through water.
  • Page 51: At The End Of A Program,

    If the dishwasher is not completely drained at the end of a program, the drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked. ^ Turn off the dishwasher. ^ Remove the triple filter (see "Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet").
  • Page 52 Alterations rights reserved (G 856 / G 857 Plus) / 000 2501 This bio-friendly paper was bleached without the use of chlorine.

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