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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions for dishwashers 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. 04 867 721... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Guide to the appliance..........4 Warning and Safety instructions . -
Page 4: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance Guide to the appliance View of the machine Control panel (12) - Page 5 Guide to the appliance 1 Upper spray arm (not visible) Label with programme names 2 Cutlery tray An adhesive label is supplied with the dishwasher. This can be placed in the 3 Upper basket indented area next to the programme 4 Water duct for middle spray arm touch pads.
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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.
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Page 9: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Rather than just throwing these ma- terials away, please ensure they are of- fered for recycling. - Page 10 Caring for the environment Energy saving washing These dishwashers are exceptionally ef- ficient in their use of water and elec- tricity. You can make the most of your appliance by following these tips: If your household water system is suitable, this dishwasher can be con- nected to a hot water supply, for fur- ther economies.
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Page 11: 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 note the following points: Load the crockery so that water will come into contact with all surfaces. See the relevant chapters for detailed This ensures that they will be properly information on the points below. - Page 12 Before using for the first time It is important to choose the correct programme The NORMAL programme and the UNIVERSAL programmes are ideally suited to everyday loads. See the pro- gramme chart for descriptions of other programmes. When the dishwasher is run for the first time the programme selected will not start for approx.
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Page 13: Opening And Closing The Door
Opening and closing the door Opening and closing the door 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 14: Water Softener
Water softener Water softener To avoid the build-up of calcium de- If your water hardness level is differ- posits on crockery and cutlery, and in ent from this, the factory setting will the dishwasher the water needs to be need to be changed according to softened. - Page 15 Water softener Settings The water softener unit has been set at touch pad water the factory for a water hardness of °d mg/l selected hard- 310 - 400 mg/l (17 °d - 22 °d German (control- ness scale). If the water is harder or softer in lamp) selector (level)
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Page 16: Programming The Water Softener
Water softener To programme according to water Programming the water sof- hardness level proceed as follows: tener Open the door The programme touch pads are used to programme the water softener. It is Switch off the dishwasher possible to enter two separate values Press and hold in touch pads for water hardness, using the touch and at the same time switch on... - Page 17 Water softener Press touch pad to be able to enter Warning: If some other indicator light data. The indicator light goes out. flashes switch off the dishwasher and Indicator lights also go start again. out if previously on, and the corre- The following indicator lights can come sponding water hardness level has on in addition to the "On"...
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Page 18: Setting The Water Hardness Selector In The Wash Cabinet
Water softener Setting the water hardness level selector in the wash cabinet The water hardness selector is set at setting 6 in the factory. It is only necess- ary to reset the selector if water hard- ness in your area measures between 650 and 1170 mg/l (36 - 65 °d German scale, see chart). -
Page 19: 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 20: Salt Indicator
Water softener Salt indicator Note With very soft water, i. e. constantly at a level below 70 mg/l (4 °d), the reservoir does not have to be filled with salt and although the salt light does come on, this can be disregarded. The k indicator light (marked PC) is also designated for any future updates to programmes, (see After Sales Servi-... -
Page 21: Adding Rinse Aid
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 22: Rinse Aid Dosage Setting
Adding rinse aid Setting the dosage The dosage adjuster (see arrow) in the Add rinse aid only until it is visible on opening has settings from 1 to 6. It is the surface of the filter in the open- ing. set to 3 at the factory, as the recom- mended dose. -
Page 23: Loading The Dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Some foodstuffs may contain natural Important dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or ket- Load the crockery so that water will chup. Plastic items in the dishwasher come into contact with all surfaces. may discolour if large quantities of This ensures that they will be these foodstuffs find their way into properly cleaned. -
Page 24: Loading Examples
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 25 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. As the middle spray arm also directs water downwards, lightly soiled plates or platters can be placed in the bottom basket if there are large spaces be-...
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Page 26: Cutlery
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Dishwasher with cutlery basket Unsorted cutlery should be placed in Larger items like soup ladles, long the cutlery basket, handles facing knives and mixing spoons should be downwards. placed lying down across the front of the upper basket. You may, however, prefer to place cutlery with sharp points with the handles upwards to avoid possible... - Page 27 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 28 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- For best results cutlery should be lery tray. This way they cannot collect grouped in zones, one for knives, one water.
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Page 29: Flap Up Racks, Positioning Rail, Insert For Glasses
Loading the dishwasher Flap up racks Insert for glasses (only for models with removable inserts in the bottom basket, standard feature depending on model) Can either be used for a second row of cups or raised upwards to make room for tall items. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Upper Basket
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 Upper plates Ø... -
Page 31: 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 32: 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 33 Adding detergent Dishwasher detergent must be added Preventive measures: before each programme. 1. If you wish to continue using the new chlorine and phosphate-free pro- – Pour powder or liquid detergent into ducts, the following is recommended: the dispenser. – Dishwasher detergent tablets can be –...
- Page 34 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.
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Page 35: 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 ° – UNIVERSAL 55 °or 65 ° These programmes are ideally suited to everyday loads, mixed loads with va- rying degrees of soiling. -
Page 36: Programme Chart
Programme chart Programme chart Programme When to use Detergent Compart- Compart- Compart- ment ment ment (Pre-wash) (Wash (Wash cycle) cycle) Normal and Universal Programmes NORMAL 55 ° This programme is for normal everyday 100% 100 % (Touch pad loads and is particularly suitable for chlorine free detergent UNIVERSAL 55 °... - Page 37 Programme cycle Consumption Time Energy Water Minutes (approx.) Pre- Water Water Litres Water Water wash Main Interim- Final Drying- cold cold wash rinse rinse phase (15 °C) (55 °C) (15 °C) (55 °C) 55 ° 65 ° 55 ° 65 ° 65 °...
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Page 38: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off Switching on and off For information Switching on Open the door. The "Reactivation" process is car- ried out before a wash programme. Open the stopcock (if it is closed). It lasts several minutes. Press the "I" (On) touch pad (20). The "On"... -
Page 39: Programme Interruption, Programme Change
Switching on and off Programme interruption Switching off A programme is interrupted as soon as On completion of a programme: the door is opened. Open the door slightly. The indicator If the door is closed again the pro- light in the programme touch pad gramme will continue from the position goes out. -
Page 40: Removing Load
Remove load Remove load Hot crockery will chip and break more easily. After switching off let it cool down in the dishwasher until it is comfortable enough to handle, before you unload it. If you open the door fully after switch- ing off, the crockery will cool down much faster. -
Page 41: Additional Options And Functions
Additional options and functions Additional options and functions By using the Top solo option water, Top Solo (18) detergent and energy savings are also (for small amounts of crockery) made. With this option the majority of the For example in the UNIVERSAL 55° pro- water is directed only to the top and gramme only 11 litres of water are used middle spray arms in the dishwasher. -
Page 42: Switching Drying Heat On And Off
Additional options and functions To switch off drying heat proceed as Switching off drying heat follows: In all wash programmes a heater ele- Open the door. ment helps with drying. The drying heat can be switched off, Switch off the dishwasher. shortening the length of the wash pro- Press and hold the touch pads grammes by approx. - Page 43 Additional options and functions Press touch pad The indicator light Switching on drying heat lights up. Drying heat is now In order to switch drying heating back switched off. on, follow the same procedure. Press touch pad 2, the 2 indicator The indicator light in touch pad goes lights up and the k indicator...
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Page 44: Switching The Buzzer On And Off
Additional options and functions Press touch pad . The indicator light Switching off the buzzer lights up. The buzzer is now A buzzer sounds to indicate the end of switched off. the rinse programme. You can switch Press touch pad 2, the 2 indicator this buzzer off. -
Page 45: 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 46 Cleaning and care Turn the filter combination over and Replace the filter combination so open the coarse filter by pulling back that it lies flat in the base of the wash on the locking device. cabinet. Secure the filter by turning the handle in a clockwise direction.
- Page 47 Cleaning and care Cleaning the spray arms Dishwashers with cutlery basket: Particles of food can get stuck in the Unscrew the upper spray arm. 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 48 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. Watch out for glass splinters, which could cause injury.
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Page 49: Cleaning The Filter In The Water Inlet
These filters can be obtained from the Turn off the stopcock and unscrew Miele Spares Department the inlet hose. (Part No.: 75577). Carefully remove the rubber seal. Withdraw the filter using pointed pliers and clean by rinsing under run- ning water. -
Page 50: Cleaning The Wash Cabinet
Cleaning and care Cleaning the wash cabinet The control 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 51: Dealing With Minor Faults
Problem solving guide With the aid of the following explana- Faults/possible causes tory notes, minor faults can be cor- rected without contacting the Miele Ser- The dishwasher does not start vice Department. – The door is not properly closed. Any work on the electrical compo- –... - Page 52 – Foreign bodies may be obstructing – There is a technical fault. the non-return valve - see “Cleaning and care”. Please call the Miele Service Depart- ment. The crockery is not sufficiently dry – The drying heat function is switched off.
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Page 53: After Sales Service
When for example technological devel- opments offer advanced modifications to your existing programme cycles, a service engineer will be able to input these into your machine controls. Miele will provide information when such possibilities become available. -
Page 54: Special Accessories
Special accessories Special accessories Bottle holder Installation - special situations (depending on model) Brackets to fix the dishwasher under a marble-type worktop. Extended machine feet where a height of up to 92 cm is required. Plinth facia kit for "i" dishwashers for kitchens without a complete plinth facia run. -
Page 55: Comparison Tests
Comparison tests Comparison tests Dishwasher G 673 and G 673 SC (see data plate for model number) Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / prEN 50242 Amount washed: 12 place settings Programme tested: UNIVERSAL 55 ° Amount of detergent: If using a detergent containing chlorine: 5 g in compartment I, 25 g in compartment II. - Page 56 Comparison tests Dishwashers with cutlery tray (G 673 SC) Bottom basket Upper basket Cutlery tray...
- Page 57 Comparison tests Dishwasher G 679 and G 679 SC (see data plate for model number) Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / prEN 50242 Amount washed: 12 place settings Programme tested: UNIVERSAL 55 ° Amount of detergent: If using a detergent containing chlorine: 5 g in compartment I, 25 g in compartment II.
- Page 58 Comparison tests Dishwashers with cutlery tray (G 679 SC) Upper basket Bottom basket Cutlery tray...
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Page 59: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions... - Page 60 Contents Contents Installing the dishwasher ......... . 61 1.
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Page 61: Installing The Dishwasher
Installation Installation These fully integrated dishwashers are Dimensions: specially designed for building into a fitted kitchen. The front can be fitted with a base unit front to match the kitchen furniture. To ensure stability, these dish- washers must only be installed under a continuous worktop which must be securely screwed to neigh- bouring units. -
Page 62: Fit Worktop Protection ("Niro" Stainless Steel Coverplate)
Installation 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. Squeeze sealant from the tube sup- plied into the angle of the “niro”... -
Page 63: Building The Dishwasher Into A Niche
Installation 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 manufacturers provide a cutout in the base of the sink base unit for the hoses to be fed through. - Page 64 Installation 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 65 Installation Adjust the rear screw feet to the re- Adjust the front screw feet manually quired height. or with a flat blade screwdriver. 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.
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Page 66: Fitting The Matching Door Front
Installation A door handle must be fitted to the 3. Fitting the matching door front of the door front before the fixing front bracket is fitted. The front of the dishwasher needs to be fitted with a base unit front to match The door handle fixing screws must the kitchen furniture. - Page 67 Installation When the dishwasher is delivered the The weight of the door front will af- fixing bracket is secured to the dish- fect the functioning of the door washer. To remove it: springs. After fitting it is essential for this to be checked out. See Step 6. The door front is fixed to the machine door outer panel using a fixing bracket.
- Page 68 Installation Opening the door when the fixing Fitting the fixing bracket to a door bracket has been taken off: front Insert your finger into the T-shaped Lay the door front with the rear side opening of the door opener and pull facing upwards.
- Page 69 Installation There are notches on the fixing If necessary pre-drill holes for the bracket, marked at in the illustration. screws (dia. 2.5 mm, approx. 10 mm deep). Lay the fixing bracket on the rear of the door front, using dimension “X” Screw the fixing bracket on securely.
- Page 70 Installation Fitting the door front The door front is correctly fitted when: – the lower lugs of the fixing bracket rest firmly in the lower slits of the dishwasher outer door panel. – The prongs of the fixing bracket lie on the sprung bolts in the upper cor- ners of the dishwasher door.
- Page 71 Installation Press the door front against the dish- washer outer door panel. At the same time slide the prongs of the fixing bracket over the sprung bolts and press into place. Press the door front downwards so that the prongs grip behing the sprung bolts.
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Page 72: Adjusting The Door Front
Installation 4. Adjusting the door front 5. Securing the door front When fitted the door front can be ad- justed up to a maximum of 2 mm up- wards or downwards to match adjoin- ing base unit fronts. Secure the door front by tightening the upper recessed fixing screws (Torx T20) at each side of the machine door outer panel. -
Page 73: Adjusting The Door Springs
Installation 6. Adjusting the door springs The door springs are correctly adjusted when a half opened door (approx. 45° opening angle) remains in this position when released. If the door lowers to the horizontal posi- tion the door springs need to be tight- ened. -
Page 74: Levelling And Securing The Dishwasher
Installation 7. Level and secure the dishwasher To ensure the stability of the dish- washer it must be screwed to the con- tinuous worktop after it has been posi- tioned. Fit the securing pieces into the slots on both the left and right hand sides. Push the dishwasher into the recess. - Page 75 Installation 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 securing pieces on the left and right hand sides into the work surface to secure Pull the dishwasher approx.
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Page 76: Matching The Plinth Facia Of A Kitchen Run
Installation 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 77: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Electrical connection Important Please follow the installation instruc- tions carefully. The wires in the mains lead are col- oured in accordance with the following code: This dishwasher is supplied ready 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 78 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.
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Page 79: Plumbing
The inlet hose is approx. 1.5 m long; a longer hose (4 m) may be bought Connect the inlet hose with the from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. “Waterproof-System” preferably verti- cally so that the hose exits from the A stopcock with a 3/4" male thread bottom of the "Waterproof valve"... - Page 80 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).
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Page 81: Drainage
Plumbing Drainage Venting the drainage system 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 82: 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 57cm Depth with door open 115.5 cm Weight approx. 52 kg Voltage Rated load see data plate Fuse rating Test marks VDE, Radio and Television suppressed Water pressure (flow rate) - Page 84 Alteration rights reserved (G 673 / G 679) /000 4897 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.