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Miele G 663 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

for dishwashers
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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. 05 184 440

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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. 05 184 440...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Guide to the appliance..........4 View of the machine .
  • Page 3 Contents Operating the dishwasher ......... 32 Adding detergent .

  • 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 Rinse aid reservoir (with dosage selector) 2 Cutlery tray (depending on model) 9 Dual compartment detergent dispenser 3 Upper basket 10 Data plate 4 Water feed for middle spray arm 11 Control panel (fascia)

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Guide to the appliance Control panel (11) 15 “On” touch pad / indicator light 16 “Off” touch pad 17 Time display for delay start 18 Delay start touch pad 19 Top solo touch pad / indicator light 20 Check/Refill indicators 21 Programme names 22 Programme touch pads / indicator lights...

  • 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 –...

  • 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 To close the door Push the baskets right in. Lift the door upwards, and push until it clicks into position. Pull on the handle. If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically inter- rupted.

  • Page 13: Water Softener

    Before using for the first time Water softener Programming the water softener In order to achieve good cleaning re- sults, the dishwasher needs to operate The water hardness level of your water with soft water. Hard water results in supply must be programmed into the the build-up of calcium deposits on machine using the programme touch crockery and in the dishwasher.
  • Page 14 Before using for the first time Procedure... lit up flashes Open the door. Switch the dishwasher off with the “Off” touch ( ) pad. Press touch pads in and whilst doing so Salt at the same time switch the dishwasher on with the “On”...
  • Page 15 Before using for the first time Procedure... lit up flashes Once the correct water hardness level has been pro- grammed in: Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” ( touch pad. If you need to programme in a different water hardness level: Press the pad, corresponding to the water hardness level in your area.
  • Page 16 Before using for the first time Procedure... lit up flashes Water hardness level 13 - 70 °d: Press touch pad On + Salt If a water hardness level of between 13 °d and 70 °d has been programmed in, a further indicator light will come on: 13 - 14°d (2.3 - 2.5 mmol/l): 15 - 17 °d (2.7 - 3.1 mmol/l):...
  • Page 17 Before using for the first time Procedure... lit up flashes Press touch pad On + Salt Press touch pad again. Salt + Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” ( touch pad. The water hardness level is now stored in the pro- gramme memory.

  • Page 18: Setting The Water Hardness Level Selector In The Wash Cabinet

    Before using for the first time Setting the water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet The water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet must be set according to the table below. Setting the selector to the correct set- ting will help minimise the effects of the wash process on glass surfaces.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Salt Indicator

    Before using for the first time Note Salt indicator The salt indicator light will also come The salt indicator light in the control on if the water used is very soft (below panel comes on to notify you that the 4 °d / 0.7 mmol).

  • Page 21: 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 22: Rinse Aid Indicator

    Before using for the first time Rinse aid indicator The Rinse aid indicator light in the con- trol panel comes on when the rinse aid reservoir needs to be replenished. Add rinse aid only until it is visible on the surface of the filter in the open- ing.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 under by items which are too tall or hang running water.

  • Page 25: Loading Examples

    Loading the dishwasher Note for “Top Solo” Loading examples If a wash programme has been se- Upper basket lected with the additional function “Top Solo”, all crockery must be loaded in the upper basket and cutlery tray (if fitted). If your dishwasher has a cutlery basket then cutlery should be placed in the cutlery basket with plenty of space be- tween items.

  • Page 26: Flap Up Rack

    Loading the dishwasher Flap up rack Positioning rail (depending on model) The positioning rail can be flipped over To make room for tall items raise the to the middle of the basket for easy rack upwards. sorting and removing of crockery.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Depending on the setting of the upper Adjusting the upper basket basket, the following plate dimensions In order to gain more space for taller can be accommodated. pieces of crockery in the bottom or upper basket, the upper basket can be Upper Plate Ø...

  • Page 28: 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 glass- ware insert or lower basket is installed.

  • Page 29: Glassware Insert

    Loading the dishwasher Glassware insert Bottle holder The bottle holder e.g. for milk and baby bottles, can be inserted into the bottom basket in more than one place. Position in any area marked white in the illustra- tion. Do not position in areas marked “X”, as water cannot properly access bottles in these areas, hence cleaning results are impaired.

  • Page 30: Cutlery

    Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Place the handles between the holders. Spoon heads should be placed in con- For best results cutlery should be tact with at least one of the serrated re- grouped in zones, one for knives, one tainers on the base of the cutlery tray to for forks, one for spoons, etc.

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33 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 34 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.

  • Page 35: 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 Universal Programme or a Universal Plus Pro- gramme. These programmes are ideally suited to everyday mixed loads with varying de- grees of soiling.

  • Page 36: Switching On

    Operating the dishwasher Switching on At the end of a programme Open the stopcock, if it is closed. A buzzer sounds at the end of the pro- gramme cycle. Open the door. This buzzer is then repeated for one Make sure the spray arms are not ob- hour at 10 minute intervals.

  • Page 37: Changing A Programme

    Operating the dishwasher The dishwasher can now be unloaded Interrupting a programme (see “Unloading the dishwasher”). A programme is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. Do not touch the heating element If the door is closed again, the pro- during or directly after the end of a gramme will continue from the point it programme.

  • Page 38: Additional Functions

    Operating the dishwasher Additional functions Using “Top Solo” will also save water “Top Solo” ( and energy. The “Top Solo” additional function is rec- For example, in the “Economy 45°” pro- ommended when there is only a small gramme this function uses only 12 l of amount of crockery and cutlery to clean.

  • Page 39: Delay Start

    Operating the dishwasher Note: Delay start ( The “Top Solo” function can now be se- The starting time of a programme can lected (see previous page). be delayed, e.g. to benefit from econ- omy rates of electricity. Close the door. A delay start time of between 1 and 9 The delay time counts down until the hours can be selected.
  • Page 40 Operating the dishwasher Starting a programme before the delay start period has elapsed: A programme can be started before the delay start period has elapsed. Pro- ceed as follows: Open the door. Press the “Off” touch pad (16). Press the “On” touch pad (15). Press the touch pad for the pro- gramme you wish to run.

  • Page 41: Drying Heat

    Operating the dishwasher Drying heat In all wash programmes a heater element helps with drying. Drying heat is set as acti- vated at the factory. If the heating elements are switched off during drying energy savings of approx. 0.1 kWh electricity can be made. The dishes are then dried with residual heat.
  • Page 42 Operating the dishwasher Procedure... lit up flashes – Drying heat is activated, if: Salt + c – Drying heat is deactivated, if: On + Salt + If the drying heat setting is the one you want (activated or deactivated): Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” touch pad ( If you wish to change the drying heat setting: Press touch pad...

  • Page 43: Buzzer To Indicate The End Of A Programme

    Operating the dishwasher Buzzer to indicate the end of a programme A buzzer sounds to indicate the end of a programme. The buzzer is activated as standard ex-works. You can switch this buzzer off if you wish, so that it does not sound at the end of the programme.
  • Page 44 Operating the dishwasher Procedure... lit up flashes – the buzzer is activated, if: Salt + – the buzzer is deactivated, if: On + Salt + If the buzzer setting is the one you want (activated or deactivated): Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off”( touch pad.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47 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.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Cleaning The Wash Cabinet

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the wash cabinet Cleaning the control panel The wash cabinet is largely self-clean- This should only be wiped with a ing, provided that the correct amount of damp cloth . detergent is always used. Do not use abrasive cleaning If however there are lime scale or agents, glass cleaning agents or all- grease deposits in the cabinet these...

  • Page 50: 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 51 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Water intake is restricted. Before rectifying the The dishwasher stops The “Inlet/Outlet” problem you must: during a programme indicator light in the top Switch the dishwasher off. of the opened door – Open the stopcock flashes.
  • Page 52 – Call the Miele Service Department. Despite the problem the dishwasher can be used in all programmes. However the water will not heat up.
  • Page 53 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The rinse-aid amount set Increase the dosage or Dishes and glasses are may be insufficient, or the replenish the reservoir, not dry or are flecked rinse-aid reservoir empty. see “Before using for the first time”.
  • Page 54 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The dishes are not clean Tall items are blocking Rearrange items so that the path of the spray the spray arms can rotate arms. freely. The spray arm jets are Clean the spray arm jets, blocked.
  • Page 55 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The salt reservoir cap Replace it making sure it White residue is visible was not correctly screws back on correctly. on cutlery and crockery, screwed on. clouding occurs on The level at which the Adjust to a higher setting, glassware;...
  • Page 56 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The salt reservoir cap Screw the cap on firmly. There are rust stains on has not been screwed on cutlery properly. The affected items are There is no remedy. not corrosion resistant. Purchase cutlery which is dishwasher-proof.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Checking The Water Level

    Solving problems Checking the water level If the water pressure (flow pressure 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 59: Increasing The Water Intake Time

    Solving problems Increasing the water intake time The water intake time is set to “normal” at the factory. If the water pressure is lower than 1.0 bar, too little water will flow into the wash cabinet (see “Checking the water level”). In this case the water intake time must be increased. Procedure...
  • Page 60 Solving problems Procedure... lit up flashes If water intake has been set to “extended”: On + Salt + Switch the dishwasher off by pressing the “Off” ( touch pad. If water intake has been set to “normal”: Salt + Press touch pad On + Salt + Press touch pad...

  • Page 61: 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 62 Solving problems Lift up the non-return valve and rinse The drain pump is situated under the well under running water. non-return valve (see arrow). 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).

  • Page 63: After Sales Service

    PC (Programme Correction). Miele will provide information on pro- gramme updates when such develop- ments become available.

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 66 Comparison tests Cutlery tray...
  • Page 67 Comparison tests Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / prEN 50242 Programme tested: Universal Plus 55 ° with additional function “Top Solo” Programme with best cleaning and drying results and for noise emissions Standard programme for Energy label: Economy 45 ° with additional function “Top Solo” Amount washed: 6 place settings 20 g only in compartment II.

  • Page 68: 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 69: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Height 82 cm (adjustable + 5.0 cm) Width 59.8 cm Width of building in recess 60 cm Depth 57 cm Depth with door open 115.5 cm (Built-in model) Weight: Fully integrated appliance approx. 50 kg Fully integrated appliance SC # approx.

  • Page 70: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Programme chart Pro- Touch When to use Detergent gramme chlorine containing free chlorine Compart- Compart- Compart- ment II ment I ment II ( Wash ( Pre-wash) (Wash cycle ) cycle) Universal 55 ° for normal everyday loads 100 % 80 % Universal as Universal 55 °,...
  • Page 71 Programme chart Programme cycle Consumption Duration Energy kWh Water Minutes approx Pre- Main Interim Final Drying Cold Litres Cold wash wash rinse rinse water water water water connec- connec- (15 °C) (55 °C) tion tion (15 °C) (55 °C) 1.30 55 °...
  • Page 72 Alteration rights reserved/ (G663) / 000 0499 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine...

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