Operating instructions G 663 Plus G 863 Plus To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 724 281...
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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.
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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.
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.
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Avant l’installation, assurez-vous que la tension et la fréquence indi- quées sur la plaque signalétique cor- respondent bien à celles de l’alimenta- tion électrique de la résidence afin de prévenir les blessures et éviter d’en- dommager l’appareil. Dans le doute, consultez un électricien qualifié.
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Veuillez communiquer vos électriques qui pourraient causer des exigences particulières au détaillant blessures ou endommager la rési- Miele le plus près de chez vous ou au dence. service du soutien technique.
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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 l’endomma- bien en place. ger. Placez les couteaux avec la pointe Ne jouez pas avec les vers le bas afin d’éviter les blessures.
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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 washin of china and crystal, connect the dishwasher to a cold water source. ^ For fastest possible wash times, yet higher energy consumption, connect the dishwasher to a hot water source.
1 Upper spray arm (not visible) Detergent dispenser 2 Cutlery tray Data plate 3 Upper basket Control panel 4 Water feed for middle spray arm Optic indicator 5 Middle spray arm Salt reservoir 6 Lower spray arm Triple Filter System 7 Rinse aid reservoir Four height adjustable feet (with dosage selector)
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On button / Indicator Top Solo button / Indicator Off button Check / Refill indicators Delay Start Display Program list Delay Start button Program selection buttons / indicators Remove the protective film from the program list before the first use. Every dishwasher is tested before leaving the factory.
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^ Push the baskets in. ^ Lift the door and push until it clicks into position. ^ Pull the handle. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed the program will re- start.
To achieve good cleaning results, the gr/gal* dishwasher needs soft water. Hard water results in calcium deposits on dishware and in the dishwasher. If your tap water hardness is above 8 gr/gal (140 ppm), the water should be softened. This takes place automati- cally in the unit’s integrated water softener.
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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.
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When the salt reservoir is empty, the If you have soft water (below 8 gr/gal "Salt-PC" indicator will light, indicating (140 ppm)), the salt reservoir should that it should be refilled with reactiva- not be filled with salt. The indicator will tion salt.
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 res- ervoir. ^ Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir until it its visible on the surface of the screen.
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. It can be adjusted voir needs refilling. from 1 to 6. When the indicator first comes on, there will be enough rinse aid left for 2 -3 ^ Use a higher setting if spots appear...
^ 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.
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– 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 – Glued items such as old knives with temperature program and without the handles glued together around the extended drying feature to reduce...
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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. cutlery tray to where the flatware is stored and put the entire basket away in one trip.
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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.
To allow water to run off the bottom of Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses. Lower it to double stack coffee mugs, place slanted on top of smaller pieces. the coffee bar. The bar can also be used to separate two rows of glasses.
For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, sauce pans, bowls. Stemmed glassware can also be placed in the lower basket when se- cured with the StemGuard. The guide at the front of the upper bas- ket determines the maximum height for items placed in the lower basket so that the middle spray arm is not blocked.
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Various removable inserts are available for the lower basket to accomodate spe- cial items to be washed. ^ To remove an insert, gently pull up on the handle. ^ Slid the hitches of the insert under the vertical struts of the lower basket.
A highly flexible design holds tableware securely. It can be folded out of the way for pots, pans and other large items. This insert secures plates and platters. Two rows of spikes can be folded down to create more room for larger dishware e.g.
This special attachment cradles delicate stemware. It can also hold teacups. ^ Place stems of glasses into the slots. Cups can be placed on top of the StemGuard. Never place items on top of glassware. ^ Lower the rack to place cups on top. Raise the rack to make room for tall items.
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(select models) This insert for tall glasses holds glasses securely with the vertical supports. ^ Hook the glassware insert into the left or right rear of the lower basket, the areas marked in white. The bottle holder e.g. for milk or baby bottles, can be inserted into the bottom basket in more than one place.
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Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department. Lower Basket Cup Insert to wash a large number of cups attaches to the lower basket Large Diameter Plate Insert...
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Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or 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. The use of gel or liquid de- tergent is not recommended.
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^ Open the door. All Miele dishwashers are specially de- signed to shut off the water intake and ^ Make sure the spray arms are not drain the wash cabinet in the rare event blocked. of an internal water valve failure.
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A program is interrupted as soon as the If the door has not been closed yet: door is opened. ^ Press the program button of the new If the door is closed, the program will program. continue from where it was interrupted. ^ Close the door.
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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 Run-time Sani Wash extended wash time Main wash temperature Run-time Normal Plus higher wash temperature helps to clean...
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^ Press the "On" button (15). Using "Top Solo" will save water and The "On" indicator (15) will light. energy. ^ Select a program using the program This program is recommended when selection buttons (22). there is only a small load to clean. "Top The selected program indicator will Solo"...
^ Press the "On" button (15). ^ Select a program using the program The start time of a program can be de- selection buttons (22). layed from 1 to 9 hours. The delay start is set in one hour steps. The selected program indicator will light.
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^ Open the door. ^ Press the "Off" button (16). ^ Press the "On" button (15). ^ Select a program using the program selection buttons (22). ^ Select "Top Solo", if needed. ^ Close the door. The optic indicator will come on. The program will begin.
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/ lights. – Clean the water inlet fil- ter, see maintenance in- structions. The waterproof system has activated. – Call the Miele Technical Service Department. The optic indicator reflec- Install the optic indicator tor was not placed in the reflector correctly.
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Despite the problem the dishwasher can be used. If the indicator lights flash again after the next pro- gram cycle, call the Miele Technical Service Depart- ment. The spray arm is hitting Interrupt the program and an item in the basket.
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The dishes were not See "Loading the dish- loaded correctly. washer". The water feed for the Rearrange items in the middle spray arm was upper basket so that the covered. Not enough opening is not covered. water flowed into the middle spray arm.
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The rinse aid setting may Increase the dosage or be too low, or the rinse aid refill the reservoir, see "Be- reservoir is empty. fore using for the first time". Dishes were taken out too Leave dishes in longer. soon. Not enough rinse aid was Increase the dosage, see used.
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Glasses are not dish- There is no remedy. washer safe. Only wash dishwasher safe glasses. The wash temperature of Select a program with a the selected program was higher temperature. too low. Not enough detergent Use more detergent. was used. Natural dyes e.
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The "PC" indicator has the function of – Your Miele Dealer Program Correction (PC). This allows a technician to update the programming of the dishwasher to make use of new – The Miele Technical Service Depart- technological developments. ment. USA 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com CDN 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca...
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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.
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.
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^ 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.
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^ Remove the lower basket. 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. Remove the spray arms as follows: ^ Remove the cutlery tray (if present).
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Dis To clean the optic indicator reflector: Cleaner available from your Miele ^ Open the door and remove the reflec- dealer or the Miele Technical Service tor from the plastic mounting. Department. ^ Clean the reflector and the plastic mounting with a damp cloth.
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^ Only clean the control panel with a Never use abrasive cleaners, damp cloth. scouring pads, steel wool or caustic (oven) cleaners on the dishwasher. Do not use too much water when They will damage the surface. cleaning the controls. Water could penetrate into the electronics and cause damage.
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^ Unscrew the intake hose. connection is recommended. These fil- ^ Carefully remove the rubber seal. ters can be pruchased from Miele’s Technical Service Department. ^ Remove the filter using a needle nose plier and rinse under running water.
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"). ^ Use a jug or bowl to scoop water out of the wash cabinet.
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