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Miele G 676 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

for Dishwashers
G 676 / G 876
Q
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the machine.
M.-Nr. 04 936 890

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions for Dishwashers G 676 / G 876 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 936 890...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Guide to the appliance..........3 Warning and safety instructions.

  • Page 3: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Guide to the appliance Miele dishwashers are available in three versions: 1. “Freestanding” dishwashers 3. “U” dishwashers “Freestanding” dishwashers do not re- The built-under(“U”) dishwashers use quire any special installation fixings in the integrated (“i”) dishwashers as the basic machine.
  • Page 4 Guide to the appliance View of the machine Control panel (facia)
  • Page 5 There are various models for differ- 2 Cutlery tray ent countries. The model number of (standard depending on model) your dishwasher (e. g. G 676) is listed on the data plate (13). 3 Upper basket, (design varies according to model, and may not Throughout this booklet the G 676 match the one shown).

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and safety instructions Warning and safety instructions not be held responsible for damage This appliance conforms to current caused by the lack or inadequacy of safety requirements. Inappropriate an effective earthing system, (electric use can however lead to personal shock for example).
  • Page 7 Warning and safety instructions Dishwasher detergents contain irri- The following notes should help to tant or corrosive ingredients. They avoid material damage can cause burning in the mouth and The voltage and frequency shown throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. on the data plate must match the Keep children away from detergents mains supply in the house.
  • Page 8 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 from the cable.

  • Page 9: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Energy saving washing The transport and protective packing These dishwashers are exceptionally ef- has been selected from materials ficient in their use of water and elec- which are environmentally friendly for tricity.

  • Page 10: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Load the crockery correctly Before using for the first time please Load the crockery so that water will note the following points: come into contact with all surfaces. See the relevant sections for detailed in- This ensures that they will be properly formation on the points below.

  • Page 11: Opening And Closing The Door

    Opening and closing the door Opening and closing the door To open the door Child safety lock Press the release catch inside the The child safety lock is designed to door grip. deter children from opening the dish- washer door. If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically inter- Use the key provided to turn the...

  • Page 12: Water Softener

    Water softener Water softener It is not necessary to reactivate with Setting the water hardness level salt if the degree of hardness in the selector in the wash cabinet local supply is permanently under There are six settings on the selector. 70 mg/l, (0.7 mmol/l, or 4 °d German scale).

  • Page 13: Filling The Salt Reservoir/Salt Indicator

    Water softener Filling the salt reservoir Please only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation, as other salts may contain insoluble addi- tives which can impair the functioning of the softener. The salt reservoir holds approx. 2 kg of salt.

  • Page 14: Salt Indicator

    Water softener Note Salt indicator With water that is very soft, i.e. at a level constantly below 70 mg/l (4°d), no reactivation salt needs to be added. As the salt reservoir is empty the salt indi- cator light will come on. In this case the light is of no significance.

  • Page 15: Adding Rinse Aid/Rinse Aid Dosage Setting

    Adding rinse aid Adding rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that water does not cling and leave marks on crockery during the drying phase. Rinse aid is poured into the storage reservoir and the amount set is dis- pensed automatically.

  • Page 16: Setting The Dosage

    Adding rinse aid Setting the dosage Add rinse aid only until it is visible on The dosage adjuster (see arrow) in the the surface of the filter in the open- opening has settings from 1 to 6. It is ing. set to 3 at the factory, as the recom- mended dose.This setting dispenses Close the flap firmly.

  • Page 17: Loading The Dishwasher

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Some foodstuffs may contain natural Note dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or ket- Load the crockery so that water will chup. Plastic items in the dish- come into contact with all surfaces. washer may discolour if large quan- This ensures that they will be tities of these foodstuffs find their properly cleaned.

  • Page 18: Loading Examples

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Height limit Loading examples Bottom basket Larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, bowls. Depending on the dishwasher model glasses may only be cleaned in the bottom basket if it is fitted with a special glassware insert or if there is a special bottom basket.
  • Page 19 Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Note for “Top Solo” If a wash programme has been se- lected with the additional option “Top Solo”, all crockery must be loaded into the upper basket and cutlery tray. See the “Additional options” chapter for fur- ther information.

  • Page 20: Cutlery

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Dishwashers with cutlery basket: Larger items like soup ladles, long Unsorted cutlery should be placed in knives and mixing spoons should be the cutlery basket, handles facing placed lying down across the front of downwards.
  • Page 21 Loading the dishwasher Spoon inserts for 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, for the water jets to reach the entire surface. Place the spoons into the inserts with the handles facing downwards.
  • Page 22 Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Dishwasher with cutlery tray (SC models): Ensure that spoon heads are in contact with at least one of the grips in the cut- lery tray. This way they cannot collect For best results cutlery should be water.

  • Page 23: Flap-Up Racks, Positioning Rail

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Flap up racks Positioning rail (standard feature depending on model) For easy sorting and removing of croc- Can either be used for a second row of cups or raised upwards to make room kery the positioning rail can be rested to one side.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Depending on the setting of the upper Adjusting the upper basket basket the following dimensions can be (depending on model) 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 in three steps with 2 cm be-...

  • Page 25: Items Not Suitable For Dishwashers

    Items not suitable for dishwashers Items not suitable for dishwashers – cutlery with wooden or horn handles, Please note – wooden or plastic chopping boards, – Silver and aluminium items can suf- fer some discolouration. – glued items, e.g. old knives with handles which have been glued on, –...

  • Page 26: Adding Detergent

    Should you experience difficulties when Please note using these types of products, please Dishwasher detergents contain irri- contact Miele Customer and Technical tant or corrosive ingredients. They Services Department, or the detergent can cause burning in the mouth manufacturer’s own Advisory Service.
  • Page 27 Adding detergent Dishwasher detergent must be added Preventive measures: before each programme (except PRE- 1. If you wish to continue using the new WASH). chlorine and phosphate-free pro- – Pour powder or liquid detergent into ducts, the following is recommended: the dispenser.
  • Page 28 Adding detergent For information: Compartment I takes max. 25 ml, Com- partment II max. 80 ml. There are hori- zontal markers to assist with dispensing in Compartment II, indicat- ing the level in ml. Press the opening catch on the con- tainer flap.

  • Page 29: Programme Selection

    Choosing a programme Choosing a programme Choose your programme according to the type of load and how dirty it is. In most cases this will be the NORMAL programme or one of the UNIVERSAL programmes. NORMAL 55° (without pre-wash) UNIVERSAL 55° or 65° (with a pre-wash) These programmes are ideally suited to everyday loads i.e.

  • Page 30: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Programme chart Programme When to use Detergent containing chlorine- chlorine free Compart- Compart- Compart- ment I ment II ment II (Pre-wash) (Wash (Wash cycle) cycle) Normal- and Universal-Programmes NORMAL 55 ° for normal everyday loads, 100 % 100 % particularly suitable for chlorine-free detergents UNIVERSAL 55 °...
  • Page 31 Programme cycle Consumption Duration Energy Water Minutes (approx.) Prewash Main Interim- Final- Drying Water Water Water Water wash rinse rinse phase cold warm Litres cold warm (15 °C) (55 °C) (15 °C) (55 °C) 55 ° 65 ° 55 ° 65 °...

  • Page 32: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Switching on and off Switching on Programme sequence display (19) Close the door. The control light “On” lights up, when Turn on the stopcock, (if previously the dishwasher is switched on. closed). The control light “Wash/Rinse” lights up Press the “On/Off”-switch (14).

  • Page 33: Programme Interruption, Programme Change

    Switching on and off Switching off Programme change At the end of a programme: A programme change can be made at any time. The newly chosen pro- Turn the programme selector to gramme starts as soon as it has been “STOP”.

  • Page 34: Additional Options / "Top Solo

    Additional options Additional options Because smaller amounts of crockery Top Solo (17) are being washed the amount of deter- With this option the majority of the gent recommended by the manufacturer water is directed only to the top and can be reduced (approx. 2/3 of the total middle spray arms in the dishwasher.

  • Page 35: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet The dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place! The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet should be regularly in- spected and cleaned if necessary. Turn the handle anti-clockwise to re- lease the filters.
  • Page 36 Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Replace the filter combination so Turn the filter combination over and open the coarse filter by pulling that it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet. Secure the filter by turning back on the locking device. the handle in a clockwise direction.

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Dishwashers with cutlery basket: Cleaning the spray arms Unscrew the upper spray arm. Particles of food can lodge in the spray arm jets. The spray arms should be inspected Dishwashers with cutlery tray: and cleaned regularly (approx. every 6 Pull out the cutlery tray.

  • Page 38: Cleaning Drain Pump/Non-Return Valve

    Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If 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.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Filter In The Water Inlet

    Turn off the stopcock and unscrew These filters can be obtained from the the inlet hose. Miele Spares Department (Part No.: 75577). Carefully remove the rubber seal. Withdraw the filter using pointed pliers and clean by rinsing under run- ning water.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Wash Cabinet

    Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the wash cabinet The facia panel In general the wash cabinet is self- This should only be wiped with a cleaning, provided that the correct damp cloth, or a suitable plastic amount of dishwasher detergent is cleaner.

  • Page 41: Checking The Water Level

    Checking the water level Checking the water level If the water pressure (flow rate at the take-off point) is too low, i.e. less than 1.0 bar, too little water will flow into the wash cabinet. To ensure an accurate assessment open the stopcock fully and run the PRE-WASH programme once (with- out crockery) to bring water into the...

  • Page 42: Extended Water Inlet Time

    Extended water inlet time Extended water inlet time If the water pressure is less than 1.0 bar not enough water flows into the wash cabinet. Water inlet time must be extended. Switch the dishwasher off with the Turn the programme selector to “On/Off”...

  • Page 43: Dealing With Minor Faults

    Problem solving guide With the aid of the following explana- tory notes, minor faults can be cor- White residue on cutlery and rected without contacting the Miele Ser- crockery vice Department. – No salt in the salt reservoir. Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher Any work on the electrical compo- salt for reactivation –...
  • Page 44 Problem solving guide The indicator lights “Wash/Rinse”, “Drying” and “End” (19) FLASH at the same time: Water inlet fault Water drainage fault The dishwasher stops during the pro- The dishwasher stops during the pro- gramme. gramme. There may be water left in the wash cabinet.

  • Page 45: After Sales Service

    If you are unable to remedy a prob- service engineer, for updates in future lem yourself, please contact: years to your machine. – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Service Department. See back cover for addresses. Please quote the model type and number of your appliance.

  • Page 46: Special Accessories

    Special accessories Special accessories Bottle holder Installation - special situations (depending on model) Brackets to fix the dishwasher under a marble-type worktop. Conversion kit (UBS) freestanding dishwasher into a built under model when a freestanding dishwasher is to be installed under a work surface run. Decor frame adapter strip for free- standing dishwashers for decor pa- nels 1 to 4 mm thick.

  • Page 47: Comparison Tests

    Comparison tests Comparison tests Dishwasher G 6XX (see data plate for model number) Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / IEC 704 / prEN 50242 Amount washed: 12 place settings (full load) Programme tested: UNIVERSAL PLUS 55 ° Amount of detergent: If using a detergent containing chlorine: 5 g in compartment I, and 25 g in compartment II.
  • Page 48 Comparison tests Dishwashers with cutlery tray (Dishwasher G 6XX) Upper basket Bottom basket Cutlery tray...
  • Page 49 Comparison tests Dishwasher G 8XX (see data plate for model number) Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / IEC 704 / prEN 50242 Amount washed: 14 place settings (full load) Programme tested: UNIVERSAL PLUS 55 ° Amount of detergent: If using a detergent containing chlorine: 5 g in compartment I, and 25 g in compartment II.
  • Page 50 Comparison tests Cutlery tray...

  • Page 51: Dishwashers With Cutlery Basket

    Comparison tests Comparison tests Dishwasher G 6XX (see data plate for model number) Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / IEC 704 / prEN 50242 Amount washed: 6 place settings (half load) Programme tested: UNIVERSAL PLUS 55 ° with “Top Solo” Amount of detergent: 20 g only in compartment II Rinse aid dispensing:...
  • Page 52 Comparison tests Dishwashers with cutlery tray (Dishwasher G 6XX) Lower basket Upper basket Cutlery tray Double the distance between the pieces of cutlery in the cutlery tray. G 8XX dishwashers (see data plate for model number) Loading: half load, spread out as for the G 6XX model Amount washed: 7 place settings...

  • Page 53: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions...
  • Page 54 Contents Contents Installing a freestanding dishwasher (only for G 6XX model dishwashers)..55 1. Establishing the height of the decor panel ......56 2.

  • Page 55: Installing A Freestanding Dishwasher (Only For G 6Xx Model Dishwashers)

    Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher Height adjustable door "Freestanding" dishwashers The freestanding dishwasher is fitted The dishwasher must be level and with a height adjustable door, to match stable when installed. adjacent kitchen units. The adjustment Any unevenness in the floor level range is approx.

  • Page 56: Establishing The Height Of The Decor Panel

    Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher 1. Establishing the height of the decor panel Adjust the dishwasher to the height re- quired before establishing the height of the decor panel. The upper edge of the control panel facia and the top edge of an adjacent door or drawer must be at a matching height.
  • Page 57 Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher Adapting the height of the decor Establishing the height of a new panel supplied decor panel Mark the measurement "X" on the left The decor panel supplied with the dish- and right hand side of the decor washer can be exchanged for a panel panel and on the decor frame strips.

  • Page 58: Matching The Door Height

    Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher 2. Matching the door height The plinth facia and the cover caps at the sides must be removed before the decor frame strips can be unscrewed. Loosen and remove the fixing screws and push the side decor frame strips downwards until they are free of the dishwasher outer door panel and can be removed.
  • Page 59 Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher Bow the panel slightly, draw out from Loosen the screws in the door under the control facia and remove. outer panel, but do not screw out completely. Shorten the decor frame strips, and the packing card (if used) by meas- Push the lower edge of the adapter urement "X".
  • Page 60 Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher Refit the packing card (if used) and Put back the left and right hand side the decor panel. Fit the decor panel decor strips and slide under the con- into the lower decor frame strip, posi- trol panel from beneath.
  • Page 61 Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher Fit the side cover caps. Push the plinth strip into the fixing and then press downwards Please note: The plinth strip must engage in the side cover cap.

  • Page 62: Integrated "I" Dishwashers

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers The “i” model dishwashers are spe- To ensure stability, these dish- cially designed for building under a washers must only be installed continuous worktop. under a continuous worktop which The front can be fitted with a base unit must be securely screwed to neigh- front to match the kitchen furniture.

  • Page 63: Fit Worktop Protection ("Niro" Stainless Steel Coverplate)

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 1. Fit worktop protection A stainless steel “niro” coverplate is supplied with the machine to protect the underside of the worktop against steam rising from the machine. The coverplate is supplied as standard with “i” models. Squeeze sealant from the tube sup- plied into the angle of the “niro”...

  • Page 64: Building The Dishwasher Into A Niche

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 2. Building the dishwasher into a niche Connection to water and drainage should be sited beside and not behind the dishwasher for accessibility. Con- nections are usually made in the area under the sink. Many kitchen unit manu- facturers provide a cutout in the base of the sink base unit for the hoses to be fed through.
  • Page 65 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers The slides make installation of the dish- washer easier and protect the floor from possible damage when moving the appliance into and out of the re- cess. They are also used for adjusting the height of the rear screw feet. Adjust the height manually before in- stalling the dishwasher.
  • Page 66 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Adjust the front screw feet manually Adjust the rear screw feet to the re- or with a flat blade screwdriver. quired height. Higher = turn clockwise It is easier to adjust the screw feet if the weight of the dishwasher is not bearing Lower = turn anti-clockwise down on them.

  • Page 67: Fitting The Facia Panel

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Installation integrated “i” Dishwashers 3. Fitting the facia panel The facia panel is delivered separately Only applicable when using the GDU in the colour ordered with the necess- decor set (to convert an “i” version to a ary accessories.

  • Page 68: Matching The Facia Panel To The Dimensions Of The Adjacent Drawer Fronts

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Adjustment range: 4. Matching the facia panel to the dimensions of the from 112 mm: facia panel without spacer bars adjacent drawer fronts to 145 mm: facia panel with four The facia panel can be aligned with the spacer bars, drawer fronts of the kitchen units by ad- justing the spacer bars.

  • Page 69: Fitting The (Matching) Door Front

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 5. Fitting the (matching) door front The door of the kitchen base unit (with- out the drawer facia or fittings) is nor- mally used for the door front. The door front is fixed to the machine door outer panel using a fixing bracket which has to be pre-mounted on the rear of the door front.
  • Page 70 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Installing integrated "i" Dishwashers Adjust the fixing bracket Lay the bracket on the rear side of The long holes in the machine door the door front and adjust so that: outer panel must be aligned with the –...
  • Page 71 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Installation integrated “i” Dishwashers Open the dishwasher door slightly. Drill the fixing holes to a depth of about 10 mm, using a 2.5 mm drill bit. Adjust the door front for the height on one side and lightly screw in a Secure the fixing bracket to the door T20 Torx screw on this side.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Door Springs

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 6. Adjusting the door springs 7. Level and secure the dishwasher The door springs are correctly adjusted when a half opened door (approx. 45° To ensure the stability of the dish- opening angle) remains in that position washer it must be screwed to the con- when released.
  • Page 73 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers For “Corian” or granite worktops there is a special accessory to fix the dish- washer to an adjacent kitchen unit. Screw the countersunk screws (3.9 x 22) upwards through the se- curing pieces on the left and right hand sides into the work surface to Pull the dishwasher approx.

  • Page 74: Matching The Plinth Facia Of A Kitchen Run

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 8. Matching the plinth facia of a kitchen run The plinth area of the dishwasher is nor- Place the plinth facia directly in front mally covered with a plinth run match- of the kitchen run but do not attach. ing the kitchen furniture.

  • Page 75: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection Important Please follow the installation instruc- The wires in the mains lead are col- tions carefully. oured in accordance with the following This dishwasher is supplied ready code: for connection to an a.c. single Green/yellow = earth phase supply, (230 - 240 V 50 Hz for Blue = neutral the UK and Australia).
  • Page 76 BS 1362 should be fitted. Replace- ment fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical suppliers, or Miele Service Agent. (The German standard version is sup- plied with a cable and moulded plug for connection to a 230 V single phase supply.

  • Page 77: Plumbing

    The inlet hose is approx. 1.5 m long; a longer hose (4 m) may be bought Connect the inlet hose with the “Water- from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. proof-System” preferably vertically A stopcock with a 3/4" male thread (use an angle connector if necessary).
  • Page 78 Lay the hose in such a way that it does not rise above the bottom of the “Waterproof valve” box (see illus- tration). If the stopcock is situated in the worktop, a special angle connector can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. (Part No. 2078910).

  • Page 79: Drainage

    Plumbing Venting the drainage system Drainage Open the dishwasher door fully. The machine drainage system is fitted with a non-return valve, which If the site drain connection is situated prevents dirty water from flowing lower than the guide path for the bot- back into the machine via the drain tom basket rollers in the open door the hose.

  • Page 80: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Dishwasher model * G 6XX G 8XX Height Freestanding 85 cm — (adjustable + 1.0 cm) Height U- and i-models 82 cm 84 cm (adjustable+ 5.0 cm) (adjustable + 5.0 cm) Width 59.8 cm 59.8 cm Width of building in recess 60 cm 60 cm Depth...
  • Page 84 Alteration rights reserved (G676/G677/G678/G876/G877/G878) /000 4697 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without use of chlorine.

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