Miele G 641 SCi Operating Instructions Manual

Miele novotronic dishwasher operating instructions

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Operating instructions

Novotronic
G 641 SCi
G 841 Plus
G 841 SC Plus
UV
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
before
installation or use.
M.-Nr. 05 431 282

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Novotronic G 641 SCi G 841 Plus G 841 SC Plus To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 431 282...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Caring for the environment Energy saving washing ..........10 Guide to the dishwasher Wash cabinet .
  • Page 3 Contents Operation Adding detergent..........30 Running the dishwasher .
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to Installation and repair work should any future user. be by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified per- sons could be dangerous and could void the warranty.
  • Page 5 Please contact the Do not tamper with the controls. nearest Miele dealer or the Miele Tech- To reduce the risk of injury, do not nical Service Department with specific allow children to play in, on, or requirements.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of an appliance When loading tableware, place sharp items away from the door If the appliance is removed from its seal to prevent damage to the seal. installation and will not be used, Load knives pointing downwards to the door to the wash cabinet should be prevent injuries.
  • Page 7: Consignes De Sécurité

    CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ AVERTISSEMENT – Sécurité électrique Avant l’installation, assurez-vous Au moment d’utiliser votre que la tension et la fréquence indi- lave-vaisselle, prenez des quées sur la plaque signalétique cor- précautions essentielles, dont : respondent bien à celles de l’alimentation électrique de la résidence Lisez attentivement l’ensemble des afin de prévenir les blessures et éviter consignes avant d’installer ou...
  • Page 8 Veuillez communiquer vos sants électriques qui pourraient causer exigences particulières au détaillant des blessures ou endommager la rési- Miele le plus près de chez vous ou au dence. service du soutien technique.
  • Page 9 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Utilisation Au moment de charger la vaisselle, ne disposez pas les articles cou- N’utilisez le lave-vaisselle que pants à proximité du joint d’étanchéité lorsque tous les panneaux sont de la porte afin d’éviter de bien en place. l’endommager.
  • Page 10: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Energy saving washing This dishwasher is exceptionally eco- nomical in the use of water and electric- ity. For best results follow these tips: ^ For lowest energy consumption and the gentlest washing of china and crystal, connect the dishwasher to a cold water source.
  • Page 11: Guide To The Dishwasher

    Guide to the dishwasher Wash cabinet Upper spray arm (not visible) Four height adjustable feet Cutlery tray Triple Filter System Upper basket Salt reservoir Water feed for middle spray arm Detergent dispenser Middle spray arm Rinse aid reservoir Lower spray arm Data plate...
  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Guide to the dishwasher Control panel "On/Off" button Check/Refill indicators Program sequence display Child Safety Lock "Start" button Door release Program selector 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.
  • Page 13: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time To open the door Child Safety Lock The yellow key for the Child Safety Lock is shipped on one of the spikes at the front of the upper basket. Re- move the key before using the dish- washer.
  • Page 14: Water Softener

    Before using for the first time Water softener If your water hardness is consistently lower than 8 gr/gal (140 ppm), you do To achieve good cleaning results, the not need to add dishwasher salt. How- dishwasher needs soft water. Hard wa- ever, the dishwasher must still be pro- ter results in calcium deposits on grammed to correspond to the local...
  • Page 15: Programming The Water Softener

    Before using for the first time Programming the water softener 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 "Start"...
  • Page 16: Checking The Programmed Water Hardness

    Before using for the first time ^ Press the "Start" button. Checking the programmed water hardness The "Start" indicator will light. ^ Make sure the dishwasher is turned ^ Turn the program selector to "Stop". off. ^ Turn off the dishwasher with the ^ Turn the program selector to "Stop".
  • Page 17 The salt reservoir must be filled with 2 quarts (2 l) of water before adding The proper salt can be purchased from salt for the first time. Water does not your Miele dealer or Miele’s Technical Service Department. have to be added with subsequent refills.
  • Page 18: Salt Indicator

    Before using for the first time Salt indicator Bypassing the salt indicator When the salt reservoir is empty, the If your water is soft (below 8 gr/gal) the "Salt-PC" indicator will light, indicating salt reservoir should not be filled with that it should be refilled with reactiva- salt.
  • Page 19: Rinse Aid

    Before using for the first time 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.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Dosage

    Before using for the first time Adjusting the dosage Rinse aid indicator The dosage selector is preset to 3. This The rinse aid indicator on the control dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse panel will light when the rinse aid reser- aid per program.
  • Page 21: Loading The Dishwasher

    Loading the dishwasher ^ The spray arms must not be blocked Do not wash items soiled with by items that are too tall or hang ash, sand, wax, grease or paint in through the baskets. Check clear- the dishwasher. ance by manually rotating the spray Ash and sand do not dissolve and arms.
  • Page 22: Items Not Recommended For Dishwashing

    Loading the dishwasher Items not recommended for Glassware: dishwashing – There are no standard guidelines for washing glassware but, when in – Cutlery with wooden handles. doubt wash by hand. – Wooden cutting boards. – Wash delicate glassware with a low –...
  • Page 23: Cutlery Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Cutlery basket ^ For the best cleaning results, spoons and forks should be placed in the basket with handles down. Knives and other pointed objects can be loaded with their handles up to pre- vent injuries. ^ Place small spoons into the slots on either side of the cultery basket.
  • Page 24: Cutlery Tray (Sc Units)

    Loading the dishwasher Cutlery tray (SC units) Spoon heads should be placed in con- tact with at least one of the serrated re- The removable cutlery tray makes un- tainers of the cutlery tray to ensure that loading flatware easy. Simply carry the water runs off freely.
  • Page 25: Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Adjusting the upper basket On select models, the upper basket can be raised or lowered to accommo- date tall items. ^ Slide out the upper basket. Load the upper basket with small, light- weight, or delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls and flat pans.
  • Page 26: Adjustable Cup Racks

    Loading the dishwasher Adjustable cup racks Coffee bar Raise the rack to make room for tall To allow water to run off the bottom of glasses. Lower it to double stack coffee mugs, place slanted on top of smaller pieces. the coffee bar.
  • Page 27: Lower Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Lower basket Dishwasher with cutlery tray For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, sauce pans, bowls. Dishwasher with cutlery basket...
  • Page 28: Foldable Spikes

    Loading the dishwasher Height limit Vase / Bottle holder (select models) The guide at the front of the upper bas- The bottle holder e.g. for milk or baby ket determines the maximum height for bottles, can be inserted into the bottom items placed in the lower basket so that basket in more than one place.
  • Page 29: Basket Accessories

    Basket accessories Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department. Vase / Bottle holder to wash milk or baby bottles attaches to the lower basket Mini Cutlery Basket...
  • Page 30: Operation Adding Detergent

    Operation Adding detergent Dishwasher detergents contain irritant and corrosive ingredients. Keep children away from detergent. Do not fill the detergent dispenser until you are ready to start the dish- washer. Only use powder detergents or tab- lets formulated for residential dish- washers.
  • Page 31: Running The Dishwasher

    Operation Running the dishwasher Waterproof System ^ Make sure the spray arms are not All Miele dishwashers are specially de- blocked. signed to shut off the water intake and drain the wash cabinet in the rare event ^ Close the door.
  • Page 32: At The End Of A Program

    Operation At the end of a program Interrupting a program The "End" indicator will light when the A program is interrupted as soon as the program has finished. door is opened. If the door is closed, the program will ^ Turn the program selector (16) to continue from where it was interrupted.
  • Page 33: Program Guide

    Operation Program guide Program When to use Program cycle Pre- Main Interim Final Dry- wash wash rinse rinse Pots & Pans for heavily soiled pots and pans with dried on food Main wash temperature 170 °F (75 °C) Run-time 142 min Sani Wash extended wash time for sanitizing normally soiled dishware with dried...
  • Page 34: Frequently Asked Questions

    See maintenance instruc- and the dishwasher may is blocked. tions. have stopped? The flow pressure at the Contact a plumber. water inlet is less than 4.5 psi (0.3 bar). The waterproof system Call the Miele Technical has activated. Service Department.
  • Page 35 Frequently asked questions What if … Possible fault the "Drain" indicator Water intake error – Turn off the dishwasher flashes, the program before fixing the prob- stops? lem. – Open the water valve. – Clean the water intake filter, see maintenance instructions.
  • Page 36 – Press the "Start" button. If the indicators flash again, there is a technical problem. – Call the Miele Technical Service Department. there is a knocking The spray arm is hitting Interrupt the program, re- noise in the wash cabi- an item in the basket.
  • Page 37 Frequently asked questions What if … Possible fault dishes are not clean? The dishes were not See, "Loading the dish- loaded correctly. washer". The program was not Select a more intensive powerful enough. program see, "Program guide". Not enough detergent Use more detergent, see, was dispensed.
  • Page 38 Frequently asked questions What if … Possible fault glasses are dull and dis- Glasses are not dish- There is no remedy. colored and film cannot washer safe. Only wash dishwasher be wiped off? safe glasses. plastic items are discol- Natural dyes e. g. from Use more detergent, see ored? vegetables may be the...
  • Page 39: After Sales Service

    The Program Correction (PC) allows a – Your Miele Dealer technician to update the dishwasher to make use of new technology. For example, if a detergent with good – The Miele Technical Service Depart- wash results using only cold water be- ment. USA 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com CDN 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca...
  • Page 40: Transport

    Transport 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. If unavoidable it may be transported on its back.
  • Page 41: User Maintenance Instructions

    User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use.
  • Page 42: Cleaning The Filter In The Wash Cabinet

    Triple filter system The triple filter system in the base of the wash cabinet prevents food from being redeposited on dishes. It also protects the circulation pump from damage caused by foreign objects (e.g. broken glass, bones). The filter system should be cleaned ev- ery 4 - 6 months or whenever a foreign object is trapped.
  • Page 43 ^ Return the filter so it lies flat in the To clean the underside of the filter, the flap must be opened: base of the wash cabinet. ^ Pull back the yellow clip. ^ Lock the filter by turning the handle clockwise.
  • Page 44: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    ^ Remove the lower basket. Cleaning the spray arms 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.
  • Page 45: Cleaning The Wash Cabinet

    They will damage the surface. a dishwasher cleaner such as Dis Cleaner available from your Miele Plastic dealer or the Miele Technical Service All plastic surfaces and the control Department. panel can be cleaned with warm water and liquid dish soap applied with a soft Cleaning the door and door sponge.
  • Page 46: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

    ^ Unscrew the intake hose. hose connection is recommended. These filters can be purchased from Miele’s Technical Service Depart- ment. ^ Carefully remove the rubber seal. ^ Remove the filter using a needle nose plier and rinse under running water.
  • Page 47: Cleaning The Drain Pump And Non-Return Valve

    Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve 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 48 Alterations rights reserved M.-Nr. 05 431 282 / V00 G 641 SCi, G 841 Plus, G 841 SC Plus) / 3403 This bio-friendly paper was bleached without the use of chlorine.

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