Miele G 6160 Operations Instructions Page 1

Operating instructionsfor dishwashersTo avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essentialto read these instructions as well as t

Warning and Safety instructions10Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from theappliance unless they are constantly su

Warning and Safety instructions11Technical safety Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can causeconsiderable danger for the user. Insta

Warning and Safety instructions12 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by amulti-socket adapter or an extension lead. These d

Warning and Safety instructions13 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance whengenuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faultyc

Warning and Safety instructions14Correct installation The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliancewith the installation diagram suppl

Warning and Safety instructions15Correct use Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion. Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher detergen

Warning and Safety instructions16 In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model),cutlery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed

Caring for the environment17Disposal of the packingmaterialThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The pac

Caring for the environment18Energy saving washingThis dishwasher is exceptionallyeconomical in its use of water andelectricity.You can make the most o

Before using for the first time19Opening the door Pull the handle.If the door is opened during operationall functions are automaticallyinterrupted.

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Before using for the first time20Water softenerIn order to achieve good cleaningresults, the dishwasher needs tooperate with soft water. Hard waterres

Before using for the first time21Displaying and setting the waterhardness Open the door. Switch the dishwasher off with the button, if it is switch

Before using for the first time22°d mmol/l °f Display1 0.2 2 12 0.4 4 23 0.5 5 34 0.7 7 45 0.9 9 56 1.1 11 67 1.3 13 78 1.4 14 89 1.6 16 910 1.8 18 10

Before using for the first time23Before using the appliance forthe first time, you require:– approx. 2 litre of water,– approx. 2 kg dishwasher salt,–

Before using for the first time24Adding saltBefore filling the salt reservoir withdishwasher salt for the first time, youmust fill it with approx. 2 l

Before using for the first time25Add salt reminder Fill the salt reservoir with dishwashersalt when the salt indicator lightcomes on. (If it comes on

Before using for the first time26Rinse aidRinse aid is necessary to ensure waterdoes not cling and leave marks oncrockery during the drying phase andh

Before using for the first time27 Add rinse aid only until it is visible inthe opening.The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.110 ml. Close the flap f

Before using for the first time28Setting the rinse aid dosageYou can adjust the rinse aid dosage forbest results.The rinse aid dosage can be set froma

Loading the dishwasher29NotesRemove coarse food residues fromcrockery.There is no need to rinse items underrunning water. Do not wash items soiled wi

Contents3Guide to the appliance... 6Appliance overview...

Loading the dishwasher30Items not suitable for dishwashers:– Wooden cutlery and crockery oritems with wooden parts: these maydiscolour and fade. The g

Loading the dishwasher31Upper basketSee "Loading the dishwasher /Loading examples" for examples ofhow to load crockery and cutlery. For saf

Loading the dishwasher32Adjusting the upper basketIn order to gain more space for tallerpieces of crockery in the lower or upperbasket, the upper bask

Loading the dishwasher33Lower basketSee "Loading the dishwasher /Loading examples" for examples ofhow to load crockery and cutlery. For lar

Loading the dishwasher34Hinged spikes (depending on model)The spikes at the front are used forwashing plates, soup bowls, platters,desert bowls, and s

Loading the dishwasher35Cutlery3D cutlery tray (depending on model)See "Loading the dishwasher /Loading examples" for examples ofhow to load

Loading the dishwasher36Cutlery basket (depending on model)The cutlery basket can be placedanywhere on the front rows of spikes inthe lower basket. T

Loading the dishwasher37Loading examplesDishwashers with cutlery trayUpper basketLower basket

Loading the dishwasher38Cutlery trayHeavily soiled items

Loading the dishwasher39Dishwashers with cutlery basketUpper basketLower basket

Contents4Energy management... 46At the end of a programme..

Loading the dishwasher40Cutlery basketHeavily soiled items

Operation41Detergent Only use detergents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers. Do notuse washing-up liquid.Active ingredientsModern detergents contain

Operation42Detergent dosage Follow the dosage recommended bythe manufacturer on the packaging. Unless directed otherwise, use onedetergent tab or ad

Operation43Adding detergent Press the opening catch on thedetergent dispenser. The flap willspring open.The flap is always open at the end of aprogra

Operation44Switching on Open the stopcock, if it is closed. Open the door. Make sure the spray arms can rotatefreely. Switch the dishwasher on wit

Operation45Starting the programme Start the programme by closing thedoor.The programme will begin.The In-operation indicator light comeson to show th

Operation46Energy managementTo save energy, the dishwasher willswitch off automatically 10 minutesafter the last time a button has beenpressed or 10 m

Operation47Switching offAt the end of a programme: Open the door. The dishwasher can be switched offat any time using the  button.Switching the dis

Operation48Interrupting a programmeA programme is interrupted as soon asthe door is opened. If the door is closed again, theprogramme will continue fr

Programme options49Short The Short  option reduces theduration of programmes in which thisoption is available.In order to achieve optimum cleaningre

Contents5Guarantee... 78Note for test inst

Programme options50Refill remindersIf you only ever use multi-functioncombination products in yourdishwasher, you can switch the refillreminders for s

Programme options51Delay startYou can set the start time for aprogramme, e.g. to take advantage ofnight time electricity tariffs. The starttime can be

Programme options52 Open the door if you need to checkhow long the delay period has left torun.The time up until the programme startswill show counti

Programme options53Buzzer tonesA sequence of audible tones will soundat the end of the programme or if thereis a fault.The buzzer at the end of a prog

Programme options54Adjust Sensor washYou can adjust the Sensor washprogramme so that it will removestubborn soiling in a lightly soiled load. Open th

Programme options55MemoryYou can use the "Memory" option tosave the last programme selected. Instead of the ECO programme, the lastprogramme

Programme options56Optimise standby"Optimise standby" is activated bydefault.To save energy the dishwasher willswitch off automatically a fe

Programme options57Factory defaultIf you have altered any settings fromthe factory default, you can re-set themback to the factory default settings.

Programme overview58Programme Programme sequencePre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying °C °C ECO 1) 44 X 58 XSenso

Programme overview59Consumption 2)Duration 2)Energy WaterCold water Hot water Litres Cold water Hot water15 °C 55 °C 15 °C 55 °CkWh kWh h:min h:mi

Guide to the appliance6Appliance overviewaUpper spray arm (not visible)bCutlery tray (depending on model)cUpper basketdMiddle spray armeAir inlet for

Programme overview60Mixed, everyday crockeryHeat-sensitive glasses and plasticMixed crockeryPots, pans, everyday porcelain and cutleryAll normal food

Programme overview61-25 ml or 1 tabSensor wash+short-20 ml or 1 tab 3)Quick wash 40 °C+short-20 ml or 1 tabSensor wash gentle +short-25 ml or 1 tabEC

Cleaning and care62Check your dishwasher regularly(approx. every 4 - 6 months). Thisway faults and problems can beavoided. The external surfaces of t

Cleaning and care63Cleaning the door front Soiling that is left too long mightbecome impossible to remove andcould cause the external surfaces toalte

Cleaning and care64Checking the filters in thewash cabinetThe filter combination in the base of thewash cabinet retains coarse soil fromthe suds solut

Cleaning and care65To clean the inside of the filter, the flapmust be opened: Press catches  together in thedirection of the arrows as shown, andope

Cleaning and care66Cleaning the spray armsParticles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets and bearings. The sprayarms should therefore be inspect

Problem solving guide67Most minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may resultfrom incorrect operation, can be put right witho

Problem solving guide68Problem Cause and remedyThe In-operationindicator is flashingquickly.The buzzer is sounding.All the programmeindicators flash w

Problem solving guide69Water inlet faultProblem Cause and remedyThe In-operationindicator is flashingquickly.The buzzer is sounding.The Inlet/Drainind

Guide to the appliance7Control panelaIn-operation indicator lightbProgrammescDisplaydCheck / Refill indicatorseDelay start button  with indicatorligh

Problem solving guide70Water drainage faultProblem Cause and remedyThe In-operationindicator is flashingquickly.The buzzer is sounding.The Inlet/Drain

Problem solving guide71General problemsProblem Cause and remedyDetergent residue is leftin the dispenser at theend of a programme.The dispenser was st

Problem solving guide72NoisesProblem Cause and remedyKnocking noise in thewash cabinet.A spray arm is knocking against an item in a basket. Interrupt

Problem solving guide73Unsatisfactory washing resultProblem Cause and remedyThe dishes are notclean.The dishes were not loaded correctly. See notes i

Problem solving guide74Problem Cause and remedyCrockery is not dry orcutlery and glasses areflecked.The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse a

Problem solving guide75Problem Cause and remedyWhite residue is visibleon crockery andcutlery, clouding occurson glassware; film canbe wiped off.The r

Maintenance76Cleaning the water inlet filterA filter is incorporated in the screwconnection of the valve on the waterinlet hose. The filter must be cl

Maintenance77Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveIf the water has not been pumped awayat the end of a programme the drainpump or the non-return

After sales service78RepairsIn the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, pleasecontact:– your Miele dealer, or– the Miele Service Depar

Optional accessories79Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid aswell as cleaning and care products areavailable as optional accessories.All the products ar

Warning and Safety instructions8This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury andd

Optional accessories80Dishwasher care productsMiele cleaning and care productsprovide optimum care for yourdishwasher.Dishwasher cleaner– cleans the d

Electrical connection81Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work must becarried out by a suitably qualifiedand competent person, inaccordance wi

Plumbing82The Miele waterproof anti-leaksystemAs long as your dishwasher has beeninstalled correctly, the Miele waterproofanti-leak system will protec

Plumbing83Drainage– The appliance drainage system isfitted with a non-return valve, whichprevents dirty water from flowingback into the dishwasher via

Technical data84Dishwasher model Standard XXLHeight 80.5 cm(adjustable + 6.5 cm)84.5 cm(adjustable + 6.5 cm)Height of building-in recess Min. 80.5 cm

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Warning and Safety instructions9Correct application This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households andsimilar working and residential env