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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions for the G 879 SCVi dishwasher ö To prevent accidents and reduce the risk of damaging the machine, read the Operating Manual before installing or using the machine. M.-Nr. 04 871 861... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Guide to the appliance..........4 View of the machine . - Page 3 Contents Operating the dishwasher ......... . 32 Turning on.
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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) Program label 2 Cutlery tray An adhesive label listing the program names is supplied with the dishwasher. 3 Upper basket It should be placed in the indented 4 Water feed tube for the middle area of the door next to the Program spray arm touch pads.
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Repairs should only be performed by qualified personnel. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply When using your dish- before servicing (pull out the plug or washer, follow all basic turn off the circuit breaker). safety precautions. If not purchased specifically as a This appliance conforms to “Freestanding”... -
Page 7: Save These Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When loading items to be For dishwashers with visible heating washed: element – Load pointed items so that they are Do not touch the heating element not likely to damage the door seal. during or immediately after use. –... -
Page 8: Instructions Importantes Sur La Sécurité
INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ Les réparations doivent être effec- AVERTISSEMENT tuées uniquement par une per- sonne compétente. Débrancher l’ap- Au moment d’utiliser votre lave-vais- pareil de la prise de courant avant d’en selle, veuillez observer toutes les me- faire l’entretien (enlever la fiche de la sures de sécurité... - Page 9 INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ Ne pas modifier les Dans certaines conditions, un sys- commandes. tème d’eau chaude qui n’a pas été utilisé pendant plus de 2 semaines Ne pas boire l’eau du meuble de peut dégager de l’azote. lavage. L’AZOTE EST EXPLOSIF.
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Page 10: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material. Energy saving washing. The cardboard box and packing ma- These dishwashers are exceptionally ef- terial protects the appliance during ficient in their use of water and elec- shipping. -
Page 11: Before Using For The First Time
Miele Parts Department. Miele Service Department for advice. The salt reservoir must only be filled with water and salt. Never fill it with Load the dishes correctly. -
Page 12: 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 in. Lift the door and push until it clicks closed. Pull on the handle. If the door is opened during operation, all machine functions will automatically be interrupted. -
Page 13: Water Softener
(internal) Miele Parts Department. *1 - 4 To avoid the build up of calcium de- posits on dishes, cutlery, and in the 5 - 6 90- 110 dishwasher, if the water hardness is above 7 gr/gal, the water should be softened. -
Page 14: Programming The Water Hardness
Water Softener Programming the water hard- ness The Program touch pads are used to The “ k” indicator lamp will flash set the water hardness. Each pad can as long as you are in the programming be used alone (level 1) or in combina- mode. -
Page 15: To Program The Water Hardness
Water Softener A)If your Water hardness is 12 gr/gal or To program the water hardness, less, press the touch pad that corre- proceed as follows: sponds to the level you want to set Open the door. (see the Programming Table on the Turn off the dishwasher. -
Page 16: To Check The Programmed Water Hardness
Water Softener Press Touch pad to check the To check the programmed water softener setting currrenty stored. water hardness: Open the door. If a water hardness between 0 and 12 gr/gal is stored, the indicator Turn off the dishwasher. lamp next to the corresponding Press and hold buttons touch pad will illuminate (see the Pro- gramming Table). -
Page 17: Setting The Water Hardness Selector Inside The Wash Cabinet
Water Softener Setting the water hardness selector inside the wash cabinet. The water hardness selector is factory set to position 6. It should only be reset if your water hardness is in the range of 36 - 65 gr/gal. water hardness gr/gal selector (Position) -
Page 18: Filling The Salt Reservoir
Water Softener Filling the salt reservoir. The salt reservoir should be filled be- fore the first use and whenever the “ k” indicator lamp lights up. Use water softener reactivation salt (1 - 4mm grain size), as other salts may contain insoluble additives which can impair the functioning of the softener. -
Page 19: Salt Indicator
Water Softener Salt indicator. Bypassing the Salt indicator lamp. In order to bypass the salt indicator lamp, you will need a screwdriver and needle nose pliers. Remove the salt reservoir cap. Looking into the salt reservoir, you will see the top of the float chamber on the right hand side When the salt reservoir is empty, the “... -
Page 20: Adding Rinse Aid
Adding rinse aid Adding rinse aid The use of Rinse Aid is recommended Adding rinse aid. to prevent spotting on dishes and glass- ware that normally occurs during the drying phase of automatic dishwashing. Inadvertently filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will always damage the reservoir. -
Page 21: Setting The Dosage
Adding rinse aid Setting the dosage. Pour liquid rinse aid into the storage The dosage selector comes factory set container until it is visible on the sur- to 3. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6, de- pending on your requirements. This set- face of the screen. -
Page 22: Loading The Dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Load the dishes so that water can Some loading examples are shown on reach all surfaces. the following pages. Do not place dishes and cutlery in- side other pieces where they may be Note concealed. -
Page 23: Loading Examples
Loading the dishwasher The plate inserts in the left and right Loading examples. rear of the lower basket are removable. To remove, push the handles of both in- Upper basket. serts toward the inside of the basket. Once removed, the open area can ac- commodate large pots, casserole dishes, or accessory inserts (see “Accessories”). -
Page 24: Cutlery Tray
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery tray. Spoon heads should be placed so that water can run off them freely. To make unloading easier, cutlery can be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, etc. Larger items like sauce ladles, cake slices, long knives and mixing spoons can be placed lengthwise in the trough in the center of the tray. -
Page 25: Coffee Bar
Loading the dishwasher Coffee bar. Adjustable cup racks. To allow water to run off the bottom of To make room for tall glasses, raise the coffee mugs, place them at a slant on cup rack. Lower it to double stack smal- top of the coffee bar. -
Page 26: Adjusting The Upper Basket
Loading the dishwasher Depending on the setting of the upper Adjusting the upper basket. basket, the following dishware dimen- (depending on model) sions can be accommodated: If tall items are being washed, more room can be obtained by raising or Upper Upper Lower... -
Page 27: Items Not Suitable For Dishwashers
– Clouding may occur on glasses after frequent washing. Miele recommends: Wash delicate glassware using the ECONOMY program or the CHINA & CRYSTAL program with a tempera- ture of 45 °C/115 °F. This will reduce the risk of clouding. -
Page 28: Adding Detergent
Adding detergent Adding detergent Generally, filling the dispenser with one Use only powder detergents formu- to two tablespoons of detergent will be lated for residential dishwashers. sufficient to ensure thorough cleaning. Do not use gels or liquid deter- If dishes are extra dirty, or if the soil has gents. -
Page 29: Choosing A Program
Choosing a program Choosing a program The wash program chosen should de- pend on the type of dishes and the de- gree of soiling. In most cases the LIGHT WASH or NORMAL program will give excellent re- sults. The available programs and some of their applications are listed in the Pro- gram Chart on the next two pages. -
Page 30: Program Chart
Program chart Program chart Program When to use Detergent containing chlorine chlorine free Compart- Compart- Compart- ment I ment II ment II (Pre- (Main (Main wash) wash) wash) Universal Programs LIGHT WASH for normal everyday loads, 100 % 100 % particularly suitable for chlorine-free detergents 55°C/130 °F (Touch pad... - Page 31 Program chart Program cycle Approx. Duration Pre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying Minutes 4) with half loads (7 place settings) X = cycle used...
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Page 32: Operating The Dishwasher
Operating the dishwasher Operating the dishwasher Turning on. Note: When required, the water softener reac- Open the door. tivation process is performed before Open the water valve (if it is closed). the wash program. It may last several minutes. During this process the Press the “I”... -
Page 33: Interrupting A Program
Operating the dishwasher Interrupting a program. Turning the dishwasher off. A program can be interrupted by open- At the end of a program: ing the door. Open the door slightly. The indicator If the door is once again closed, the lamp in the program touch pad will program will continue from the point of go out. -
Page 34: Unloading The Dishwasher
Unloading the dishwasher Unloading the dishwasher Dishes tend to break and chip easier when they are hot. Allow the dishes to cool until they are comfortable to handle before unloading them. If the door is opened slightly at the completion of the drying cycle, the dishes will cool much faster. -
Page 35: Additional Features
Additional features Additional features Because smaller amounts of dishware Top Solo (18) are being washed, the amount of deter- When this feature is selected, the ma- gent used can be reduced accordingly. jority of the water is directed to the top Using “Top Solo”... -
Page 36: Turning Off "Heated Drying
Additional features A heating element is used to help dry Press touch pad 2 again. The 2 the dishes in all wash programs. and “ k” indicators will flash. The “Heated drying” feature can be Turn off the dishwasher. The change turned off if desired. -
Page 37: End Of Program Notification
Additional features Turning on the buzzer. End of program notification In order to turn the buzzer back on, fol- A buzzer will sound at the end of the low the same procedure, making sure wash program, and every 10 minutes the indicator lamp is off before storing thereafter for up to an hour. -
Page 38: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. The combination filter in the base of the wash cabinet should be regu- larly inspected and cleaned as necessary. Any broken glass or dishware should be removed imme- diately upon discovery. - Page 39 Cleaning and care Turn the combination filter over and Replace the combination filter so open the coarse filter cover by pull- that it lies flat in the base of the wash ing back on the locking tab. cabinet. Secure it by turning the handle clockwise.
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Page 40: Cleaning The Spray Arms
Cleaning and care Dishwashers with cutlery basket: Cleaning the spray arms. Unscrew the upper spray arm. On rare occasions particles of food may get stuck in the spray arm jets. They can be easily cleaned as follows: Dishwashers with cutlery tray: Pull out the cutlery tray. -
Page 41: Cleaning The Drain Pump And Non-Return Valve
Cleaning and care Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. Use caution when cleaning the fil- ters, non-return valve or drain pump, as glass or bone splinters may be caught in the bottom of the wash cabinet. If the water in the dishwasher is not completely drained at the end of a pro- gram, the drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked. -
Page 42: Cleaning The Water Intake Filter
Installing an in-line water filter. If your water supply contains a large number of insoluble substances, we recommend installing a filter between the valve and the intake hose connec- tion. These filters can be obtained from the Miele Parts Department. -
Page 43: Cleaning The Wash Cabinet
Miele Parts Department. Cleaning the door panel. Cleaning the door and the Plastic laminate panels should be cleaned using a suitable, non-ab- door seal. -
Page 44: Problem Solving Guide
The dishes are not clean – The dishes are loaded incorrectly. If you are unable to correct the prob- lem, please contact the Miele Service – The correct amount of detergent was Department. not used (see “Program chart”). -
Page 45: After Sales Service
After sales service the end of a program. Should you still have difficulties, – The drain hose is kinked or clogged. please contact the Miele Service De- partment (See back cover for ad- – The drain pump or non-return valve dresses). -
Page 46: Accessories
Other accessories are also available To achieve the proper cleaning results, from your Miele Dealer or the Miele the bottle holder should only be placed Parts Department. in the positions marked with white. Do not place it in the marked positions. - Page 47 Installation instructions...
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Page 50: Installation
Installation Installation These fully integrated dishwashers are Dimensions: specially designed for installation under a continuous countertop. A cabinet-matchng panel must be cus- tom made for installation on the front of the dishwasher, To ensure stability, these dish- washers should only be installed under a continuous countertop which is securely fastened to the cabinet base units. -
Page 51: Installing The Steam Deflector
Installation 1. Installing the steam deflector 2. Installing the dishwasher (if applicable) under the countertop. A stainless steel coverplate is supplied For ease of service and quick discon- to protect the underside of the counter- nection, it is preferable to install the ma- top against steam rising from the dish- chine so that the water and electricity washer when the door is opened. - Page 52 Installation Install the slides. Two slides are included and should be installed on the feet of the dishwasher before the machine is pushed under the countertop. This will allow the ma- chine to slide easier, protect the floor, and allow adjustment of the rear level- ing legs from the front of the machine.
- Page 53 Installation Adjust the rear leveling legs to the re- Adjust the front leveling legs by pushing on the feet with a slotted quired height. screwdriver. To raise the machine - turn clockwise. To lower the machine - turn counter- Tipping the machine slightly to the rear, if possible, will make adjusting clockwise.
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Page 54: Installing The Custom Door Panel
Installation 3. Installing the custom door To ensure safe operation of the dish- panel. washer once the panel is installed, it is extremely important that the ten- A custom door panel must be installed sion of the door springs be adjusted on the dishwasher before it can be to compensate for its weight. - Page 55 Installation Draw a horizontal line “X” inches up Opening the door after the bracket from the bottom edge of the panel. has been removed: Insert your finger into the T-shaped For two-piece panels: hole in the front of the door and pull until the latch releases.
- Page 56 Installation There are two notches, marked as Mark and drill pilot holes for the the illustration, located on the mounting screws using a 3/32" (2.5mm) drill bit. bracket. Attach the bracket to the back of the Place the bracket on the door panel panel, using the 16 screws provided.
- Page 57 Installation Attaching the front panel to the dishwasher. The front panel has been correctly in- stalled when: – the lower clips of the mounting bracket are seated in their respec- tive slots on the dishwasher outer door, and – The U shaped slots in the upper cor- ners of the mounting bracket are seated on their locator pins.
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Page 58: Adjusting The Panel
Installation 4. Adjusting the panel. 5. Securing the front panel. Once installed, the panel can be raised or lowered up to 1/16" (2 mm) to main- tain the cabinet lines. Secure the front panel by tightening the upper recessed screws on the edges of the dishwasher door. -
Page 59: Adjusting The Door Springs
Installation 6. Adjusting the door springs. 7. Securing the dishwasher to the countertop. Open the dishwasher door halfway. Once the panel is installed and the If the door remains in this position when dishwasher has been positioned, it released, the springs are adjusted cor- must be firmly secured to the counter- rectly. - Page 60 Push the dishwasher back into its cabinet. If in doubt as to how to se- opening. Align and fasten it to the ad- cure the dishwasher, please call the jacent cabinets using 2 screws for Miele Service Department. each bracket.
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Page 61: Installing The Toekick
Installation For openings exactly 23 5/8" (60 cm) 8. Installing the toekick. wide: For kitchens utilizing one continuous Open the dishwasher door and or a cabinet matching toekick remove the caps covering the mount- ing holes on the outer edge of the To prevent damaging the front wash chamber. - Page 62 Installation For kitchens utilizing the included plas- Adjusting the toekick recess. tic toekick The included toekick will fit without modification when: – The machine is set to its maximum height (legs fully extended), and – the toekick is recessed as far as possible (4 ").
- Page 63 Installation Trimming the toekick The toekick cannot be pushed back in. It must be unscrewed, so that the tension on the spring clips can be released. The brackets can then be pushed in, and the toekick re-attached. The rear of the toekick has two cutting lines.
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Page 64: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Electrical connection Exercise care when pulling the dish- It is the responsibility and obligation washer in or out, so as not to dam- of the customer to ensure that the age the power cord or hoses. electrical and plumbing installation is carried out by a qualified installer GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS. - Page 65 Electrical connection Permanent Connection (Hard Wiring). For hard wiring, the power cord must be disconnected from the terminal box located at the lower left front of the dish- washer, behind the toekick and service panel. Pass the permanent power sup- ply cable through the strain relief and secure it to the terminal box.
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Page 66: Plumbing
Plumbing Plumbing Hot water connection It is the responsibility and obligation New plumbing: of the customer to ensure that the electrical and plumbing installation is carried out by a qualified installer in compliance with national and local codes and ordinances. All dishwashers that carry the following blue and white sticker are designed to shut off the water and drain the wash... - Page 67 Plumbing The water pressure must be between 4.5 and 145 psi (0.3 and 10 bar). If the water pressure is too low the ma- chine may not take in enough water in the alloted time. If the water pressure is too high, a press- ure reducer must be installed.
- Page 68 Plumbing Drainage system specifications: Drain connection: The machine comes equipped with: – A 5 ft. long (1.5 m) flexible drain hose with an internal diameter of 7/8" (22 mm). – A built-in swivel connector which allows the drain hose to be routed in any direction.
- Page 69 Venting the drainage system Additional note. Only if the dishwasher drain hose is Since all Miele dishwashers are connected to a floor drain or to a equipped with an odor trap and non-re- drain pipe that is below the level of...
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Page 70: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Height 33 1/8" (84 cm) adjustable to 35" (89 cm) Width 23 1/2" (59.8 cm) Width of opening 23 5/8" (60 cm) Depth 22 1/2" (57 cm) Depth with door open 47 1/2" (120.5 cm) Weight approx. - Page 72 Alteration rights reserved (G879) /000 0498 These instructions are printed on 100 % recycled paper and are completely Biodegradable.