Descaling - Miele DGC 6800 Operating And Installation Instructions

Cleaning and care

Descaling

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We recommend using Miele descaling tablets for
descaling the appliance (see "Optional accessories").
These have been specially developed for Miele
appliances to optimise the descaling process.
Other descaling agents, which contain other acids
besides citric acid and/or other undesirable substances,
such as chlorides, for example, could damage the steam
oven. Moreover, the descaling effect required could not
be guaranteed if the descaling solution was not of the
appropriate concentration.
Do not let descaling solution come into contact with the
handle or the metal control panel as this could cause
marks to appear. Should descaling agent get onto these
surfaces, wipe it away immediately.
The appliance will need descaling after a certain number of
operating hours. After switching on, a message will then
appear in the display to tell you that you are able to run 10
programmes before the appliance has to be descaled. Only
programmes which use steam are counted. The appliance
will lock completely after you have run the tenth programme
which uses steam and you will not be able to use any of the
functions. However, we recommend that you descale the
appliance before it locks. The descaling process takes about
40 minutes. During descaling you will be prompted to refill
the water container with fresh tap water twice.
^ Switch the appliance on and select "Maintenance /
Descale".
The message "Please wait ..." will appear in the display. The
descaling process is being primed and may take a few
minutes.
As soon as the appliance is ready you will be prompted to fill
the water container.
^ Fill the water container with 1.0 litre of fresh tap water up to
the level marker and drop 2 Miele descaling tablets in it.
^ Push the water container into the appliance until it connects
and then follow the instructions in the display.