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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions for dishwashers It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 184 500... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Guide to the appliance..........4 View of the machine . - Page 3 Contents Operating the dishwasher ......... 30 Adding detergent .
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Page 4: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance Guide to the appliance View of the machine 1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 8 Four height adjustable screw feet 2 Cutlery tray 9 Filter combination (depending on model) 10 Salt reservoir 3 Upper basket 11 Dual compartment detergent 4 Water feed for middle dispenser spray arm... -
Page 5: Control Panel (Fascia)
Guide to the appliance Control panel (fascia) 14 “On/Off” button 18 Check/Refill indicators 15 Programme sequence display 19 Child safety lock 16 Start button 20 Door release 17 Programme selector... -
Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions
Warning and safety instructions Warning and safety instructions Installation This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate The dishwasher must be installed use can however lead to personal and connected in compliance with injury and damage to property. the installation instructions. Read the operating instructions In order to ensure stability, built- carefully before starting to use this... -
Page 7: Daily Use
In an appliance with a cutlery bas- gerous. Switch off at the mains and ket (depending on model) cutlery call your Miele supplier or the Miele Ser- is cleaned and dried more efficiently if vice Department. placed in the basket with the handles downwards. - Page 8 Warning and safety instructions To avoid the danger of children Take care on dishwashers with a coming into contact with the dish- visible heater element washer detergent: Do not touch the heating element Only add detergent just before starting during or directly after the end of a the programme and close the door, acti- programme, you could burn yourself.
- Page 9 Warning and safety instructions The Miele Waterproof System of- Disposal of your old machine fers protection from water damage, When disposing of an old dish- provided the following conditions are washer first make it unusable. Dis- met: connect, cut off the cable and the plug –...
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Page 10: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Energy saving washing material This dishwasher is exceptionally econ- omical in its use of water and electricity. The transport and protective packing You can make the most of your ap- has been selected from materials pliance by following these tips: which are environmentally friendly for... -
Page 11: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time you require: – approx. 2 litres of water, – approx. 2 kg dishwasher reactivation salt, – domestic dishwasher detergent, – rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers. -
Page 12: To Open The Door
Before using for the first time To open the door Child safety lock The yellow key for the child safety lock is on one of the spikes at the front of the upper basket. Remove the key before switching on the dishwasher and keep it in a safe place away from the dish- washer. -
Page 13: Water Softener
Before using for the first time If the hardness of your local supply is Water softener constantly lower than 4 °d (= 0.7 mmol/l), In order to achieve good cleaning re- you do not need to add dishwasher sults, the dishwasher needs to operate salt. -
Page 14: Programming And Setting The Water Hardness Level
Before using for the first time Programming and setting the water hardness level The water hardness level of your water supply must be programmed into the machine using the programme selec- tor. The water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet is then also set to the water hardness level in your area. -
Page 15: Setting The Water Hardness Level Selector In The Wash Cabinet
Before using for the first time Press the “Start” button. The “Start” indicator light will come on. Turn the programme selector to the “Stop” position. Switch the appliance off by pressing the “On/Off” button. The water hardness level is now stored in memory. -
Page 16: Checking The Programmed Water Hardness Level
Before using for the first time Checking the programmed water hard- ness level Switch the appliance off by pressing the “On/Off” button. Turn the programme selector to the “Stop” position. Press the “Start” button in and whilst doing so at the same time switch the dishwasher on using the “On/Off”... -
Page 17: Filling The Salt Reservoir
Before using for the first time Remove the lower basket and un- Filling the salt reservoir screw the salt reservoir cap. Important. Before filling the salt Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 litres reservoir with dishwasher salt for of water (first use). the first time, you must fill it with ap- prox. -
Page 18: Salt Indicator
Before using for the first time Note Salt indicator The salt indicator light will also come The salt indicator light comes on to not- on if the water used is very soft (below ify you that the reservoir is empty. 4 °d / 0.7 mmol). -
Page 19: Rinse Aid
Before using for the first time Rinse aid Adding rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water does not cling and leave marks on croc- kery during the drying phase. Rinse aid is poured into the storage reservoir and the amount set is dis- pensed automatically. -
Page 20: Rinse Aid Indicator
Before using for the first time Rinse aid indicator The Rinse aid indicator light on the fas- cia comes on when the rinse aid reser- voir needs to be replenished. Add rinse aid only until it is visible on the surface of the filter in the open- ing. -
Page 21: Setting The Rinse Aid Dosage
Before using for the first time Setting the rinse aid dosage The dosage selector has settings from 1-6. It is set to 3 at the factory (see arrow). Approx. 3 ml of rinse aid are then used per programme. This is a rec- ommended setting. -
Page 22: Loading The Dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Deep-based items should be placed Note at an angle so that water can run off Remove coarse food residues from them freely. crockery. The spray arms must not be blocked There is no need to rinse items by items which are too tall or hang under running water. -
Page 23: Loading Examples
Loading the dishwasher Flap up rack Loading examples Upper basket To make room for tall items raise the rack upwards. For small, lightweight, delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, des- Positioning rail sert bowls, etc. as well as plastic items (depending on model) which are heat-resistant. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Upper Basket
Loading the dishwasher Depending on the setting of the upper Adjusting the upper basket basket, the following plate dimensions (depending on model) can be accommodated. In order to gain more space for taller pieces of crockery in the bottom or Dishwashers with cutlery tray upper basket, the upper basket can be adjusted on three levels with 2 cm be-... -
Page 25: Lower Basket
Loading the dishwasher Lower basket Height limitation For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls, etc. Small items such as saucers can also be placed in the lower basket. Do not place thin, delicate glassware in the lower basket unless a special bas- ket with glassware insert is installed. -
Page 26: Bottle Holder
Loading the dishwasher Bottle holder Cutlery (depending on model) Dishwashers with a cutlery basket The bottle holder, e.g. for milk and baby bottles, can be inserted into the lower basket as shown in the illustra- tion. If placed anywhere else, water will not be able to access the bottles properly, and cleaning results will be im- paired. - Page 27 Loading the dishwasher Spoon inserts for the cutlery basket Use the inserts supplied when washing heavily soiled spoons, e.g. tablespoons and serving spoons. The inserts separate the spoons to allow a space between them so that they can be more easily accessed by water.
- Page 28 Loading the dishwasher Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC) For best results cutlery should be Place the handles between the holders. grouped in zones, one for knives, one Spoon heads should be placed in con- tact with at least one of the serrated re- for forks, one for spoons, etc.
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Page 29: Items Not Suitable For Dishwashers
Loading the dishwasher We recommend: Items not suitable for dish- washers: – When purchasing new crockery and cutlery, make sure they are dish- – Wooden cutlery and crockery or washer-proof. items with wooden parts: these may discolour and fade. The glue used in –... -
Page 30: Operating The Dishwasher
Operating the dishwasher Operating the dishwasher There are currently three types of Adding detergent detergent on the market: Only use detergents formulated for 1. Detergents containing phosphates domestic dishwashers. Do not use and chlorine. washing up liquid. 2. Detergents containing phosphates but chlorine-free. - Page 31 Operating the dishwasher The bleaching effect of chlorine-free Warning: detergents is lower than that of deter- Avoid inhalation of powder deter- gents containing chlorine. This may re- gents. Dishwasher detergents con- sult in increased tea stains or discolour- tain irritant or corrosive ingredients. ation on plastic items.
- Page 32 Operating the dishwasher For information Compartment I holds max. 25 ml. Compartment II holds max. 80 ml. There are markings in compartment II to assist with dispensing. The marks in- dicate a level of approx. 20, 25, 30 ml when the door is open in a horizontal position.
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Page 33: Programme Selection
Operating the dishwasher Operating the dishwasher Programme selection Choose your programme according to the type of load and how dirty it is. In most cases this will be a Normal Pro- gramme, a Universal Programme or a Universal Plus Programme. These programmes are ideally suited to everyday mixed loads with varying de- grees of soiling. -
Page 34: Switching On
Operating the dishwasher Switching on Do not finish a programme prema- turely. Important programme stages Check whether the spray arms can (e. g. reactivating the water sof- rotate freely. tener) could be omitted. Close the door. Open the stopcock (if it is closed). Programme sequence indicator lights (15) Press the “On/Off”... -
Page 35: At The End Of A Programme
Operating the dishwasher At the end of a programme Switching off A programme has finished when the At the end of a programme: “End” indicator light comes on in the Turn the programme selector (17) to programme sequence display (15). “Stop”... -
Page 36: Interrupting A Programme
Operating the dishwasher Interrupting a programme Changing a programme A programme is interrupted as soon as A programme can be changed at any the door is opened. time. If the door is closed again, the pro- Turn the programme selector to the gramme will continue from the point it new programme. -
Page 37: Drying Heat
Operating the dishwasher Turn the programme selector to the Drying heat “Normal 55°” position. In all programmes the drying process is – If the “Start” indicator light does not assisted by the heating element. Drying come on: heat is set as activated at the factory. Drying heat is switched on. -
Page 38: Unloading The Dishwasher
Operating the dishwasher 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 be- fore unloading them. If you open the door fully after switch- ing off, the dishes will cool much fas- ter. -
Page 39: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Check your dishwasher regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months). This way faults and problems can be avoided. The dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place. Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet retains coarse soil from... - Page 40 Cleaning and care To clean the underside of the filter, the Replace the filter combination so flap must be opened: that it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet. Pull back the yellow clip to do this. Secure the filter by turning the Rinse all parts under running water, handle in a clockwise direction.
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Page 41: Cleaning The Spray Arms
Cleaning and care Remove the lower basket. Cleaning the spray arms Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm jets. The spray arms should therefore be inspected and cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months). Switch the dishwasher off before- hand. -
Page 42: Cleaning The Wash Cabinet
Cleaning and care Cleaning the wash cabinet Cleaning the control panel (fascia) The wash cabinet is largely self-clean- ing, provided that the correct amount of This should only be wiped with a detergent is always used. damp cloth or suitable cleaning agent designed for use on plastic. -
Page 43: Problem Solving Guide
Problem solving guide With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected with- out calling in a Miele service technician, thus saving you both time and money. You should, however, note the following: Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. - Page 44 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Before rectifying the The indicator light problem you must: “Inlet/Outlet” is flashing and the programme – Turn the programme selector to the “Stop” does not continue position. – Switch the dishwasher off using the “On/Off” button.
- Page 45 – Press the “Start” button. If the indicator lights flash again, there is a technical fault. – Call the Miele Service Department. Despite the problem the dishwasher can be used in all programmes, however the water will not...
- Page 46 This is not a problem. Try A whistling noise is circulation pump out other detergents. heard during the sometimes makes a Consult the Miele Service programme whistling noise. This may Department if the noise is be caused by detergent. permanent.
- Page 47 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The dishes are not clean The dishes were not See notes in “Loading the loaded correctly. Dishes dishwasher”. were placed inside other pieces, water could not access all surfaces. The outlet of the water Make sure that dishes intake pipe for the middle inserted in the rear...
- Page 48 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The wash temperature of Select a programme with a Tea or lipstick stains the selected programme higher wash temperature. have not been was too low. completely removed The bleaching effect of Use detergent containing the detergent used is too chlorine.
- Page 49 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Natural dyes e. g. from Use detergent containing Plastic items are carrots, tomatoes or chlorine. Use more discoloured ketchup may be the detergent, see “Operating cause. The amount of the dishwasher”. detergent used or its Discolouration is bleaching effect was not irreversible.
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Page 50: Solving Problems
Screw back into place on the water union. inlet, taking care that it is not cross- This filter is available from the Miele threaded. Spares Dept. Turn on the stopcock gradually to Cleaning the filter: test for leaks. -
Page 51: Checking The Water Level
Solving problems Checking the water level If the water pressure (flow rate at the take-off point) is less than 1.0 bar, too little water will flow into the wash cabinet and the dishes will not be cleaned properly. To check whether sufficient water flows into the wash cabinet: Turn on the stopcock fully. -
Page 52: Increasing The Water Intake Time
Solving problems Turn the programme selector to the Increasing the water intake “Economy 45°” setting. time – If the “Start” indicator light does not If the water pressure is lower than come on, then the water intake time 1.0 bar, too little water will flow into the is set to the standard time, wash cabinet (see “Checking the water level”). -
Page 53: Cleaning The Drain Pump And Non-Return Valve
Solving problems Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a programme the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean. Watch out for glass or bone splinters which could cause injury. - Page 54 Solving problems Lift up the non-return valve and rinse The drain pump is situated under the non-return valve (see arrow). well under running water. Remove all extraneous objects from Remove all extraneous objects from the non-return valve. the drain pump (watch out for glass or bone splinters which are particu- larly difficult to detect and could cause injury).
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Page 55: After Sales Service
PC (Programme Correction). Miele will provide information on pro- gramme updates when such develop- ments become available. -
Page 56: Special Accessories
Special accessories Special accessories To make the most of your dish- washer You would like... then you need..to wash bottles, ... a bottle holder e. g. milk or baby bottles ... to wash long-stemmed glassware ... a glassware insert for the upper basket... -
Page 57: Comparison Tests
Comparison tests Comparison tests Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / prEN 50242 Programme tested: Universal Plus 55 ° Programme with best cleaning and drying results and for noise emissions Standard programme for Energy label: Economy 45 ° Amount washed: 12 place settings Amount of detergent: If using a detergent containing chlorine:... - Page 58 Comparison tests Dishwashers with cutlery tray Lower basket Upper basket Cutlery tray...
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Page 59: Transport
Transport Transport Should you ever need to move the dish- washer, e.g. when moving house, note the following: – Empty the dishwasher, – Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses, cables, cutlery baskets, – Transport the dishwasher in the up- right position. -
Page 60: Programme Chart
Programme chart Programme chart Programme When to use Detergent chlorine containing chlorine free Compart Compart- Compart ment II ment I ment II (Wash (Pre-wash) (Wash cycle) cycle) Universal 55 ° for normal everyday loads 100 % 20 % 80 % Universal as Universal 55 °, 100 %... - Page 61 Programme chart Programme cycle Consumption Duration Energy Water Minutes (approx.) Main Interim Final Drying Cold Liters Cold Prelimin Pre- wash rinse rinse water water water water wash connec- connec- (15 °C) (55 °C) pre- tion tion wash (15 °C) (55 °C) 1.30 55 °...
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Page 62: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Dishwasher models G 640 - G 649 Height freestanding 85 cm (adjustable + 1.0 cm) Height built-in 82 cm (adjustable + 5.0 cm) Width 59.8 cm Width of building in recess 60 cm Depth 60 cm (Freestanding model) - Page 64 Alteration rights reserved/ (G640/G641/G642/G644) / 000 0299 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine...