Miele G 685 Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsfor dishwashersG 685It is essential to read theseoperating instructions beforeQinstalling or using the machine,to avoid risk of

Caring for the environmentEnergy saving washingThese dishwashers are exceptionally ef-ficient in their use of water and elec-tricity. You can make the

Before using for the first timeBefore using for the first time pleasenote the following points:See the relevant chapters for detailedinformation on th

Before using for the first timeIt is important to choose the correctprogrammeThe NORMAL programme and theUNIVERSAL programmes are ideallysuited to eve

Opening and closing the doorTo open the doorPress the release catch inside thedoor grip.If the door is opened during operationall functions are automa

Water softenerTo avoid the build-up of calcium de-posits on crockery and cutlery, and inthe dishwasher the water needs to besoftened.To ensure a stead

Water softenerTo set the water softenerWater hardness level of 20-630 mg/l (1 - 35 °d German scale):Switch the dishwasher off.Use a screwdriver to rem

Water softenerWater hardness level of 650-1260 mg/l(36 - 70 °d German scale):Switch the dishwasher off.Turn the programme selector switchto the “STOP”

Water softenerFilling the salt reservoirPlease only use special coarse graineddishwasher salt for reactivation, asother salts may contain insoluble ad

Water softenerSalt indicatorWhen the salt reservoir is empty the“Salt” indicator light comes on. Thereservoir should be refilled with dish-washer sal

Adding rinse aidRinse aid is necessary to ensure thatwater does not cling and leave markson crockery during the drying phase.Rinse aid is poured into

ContentsGuide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Warning and safety instruc

Add rinse aid only until it is visible onthe surface of the filter in the open-ing.Close the flap firmly.The flap must audibly engage, other-wise wate

Loading the dishwasherNoteLoad the crockery so that water willcome into contact with all surfaces.This ensures that they will beproperly cleaned.Do no

Loading the dishwasherLoading examplesUpper basketSmall, lightweight, delicate items suchas cups, saucers, glasses, dessertbowls, etc.Note for “Top So

Loading the dishwasherCutleryDishwashers with cutlery basket:Unsorted cutlery should be placed inthe cutlery basket, handles facingdownwards.You may,

Loading the dishwasherDishwasher with cutlery tray (SC models):The cutlery tray insert is removable. Itcan be completely removed from itsframe and ca

Loading the dishwasherSpoon heads should be placed in sucha way that water runs off them freely.Cutlery with round or oval handlesshould be placed wit

Loading the dishwasherFlap up racksCan either be used for a second row ofcups or raised upwards to make roomfor tall items.Positioning rail(standard f

Loading the dishwasherAdjusting the upper basket(depending on model)In order to gain more space for tallerpieces of crockery in the bottom orupper bas

Items not suitable for dishwashers– cutlery with wooden or horn handles,– wooden or plastic chopping boards,– glued items, e.g. old knives withhandles

Adding detergentOnly use detergents formulated fordomestic dishwashers. Do not usewashing up liquid.Please noteDishwasher detergents contain irri-tan

Guide to the appliance Miele dishwashers are available inthree versions:1. “Freestanding“ dishwashers“Freestanding“ dishwashers do not re-quire any sp

Preventive measures:1. If you wish to continue using the newchlorine and phosphate-free pro-ducts, the following is recommended:– Try out an environme

Dishwasher detergent must be addedbefore each programme (except PRE-WASH).– Pour powder or liquid detergent intothe dispenser.– Dishwasher detergent t

For information:Compartment I takes max. 25 ml, Com-partment II max. 80 ml. There are hori-zontal markers to assist withdispensing in compartment II,

Choosing a programmeChoose your programme according tothe type of load and how dirty it is.In most cases this will be the NORMALprogramme or one of th

Programme chartProgramme When to use DetergentA 1)B 2)Compart-ment I(Pre-wash)Compart-ment II(Washcycle)Compart-ment II(Washcycle)Normal and Universal

Programme cycle ConsumptionEnergy kWh Water1.Prelimi-nary pre-wash2.PrewashMainwashInterim-rinseFinalrinseDryingphaseWatercold (15 °C)Waterhot (

Switching on and offSwitching onClose the doorOpen the stopcock (if it is closed).Press the “On/Off”-switch (14).When the programme and temperaturesel

Switching on and offNote:The “Reactivation” process is car-ried out before a wash programme.It lasts several minutes. During this process only the “Re

Switching on and off Removing loadProgramme interruptionA wash programme is interrupted assoon as the door is opened.

Additional optionsDelay start (18)The starting time of a programme canbe delayed up to 9 hours and 30minutes (in 30 minute steps), e.g. tobenefit from

Guide to the appliance View of the machineControl panel (facia)Guide to the appliance 4

Additional optionsTop Solo (18)(for small amounts of crockery)With this function the majority of thewater is directed only to the top andmiddle spray

Cleaning and careCleaning the filters in the washcabinetThe dishwasher must not be usedwithout all the filters in place!The filter combination in the

Cleaning and careTurn the filter combination over andopen the coarse filter by pullingback on the locking device. Clean the coarse filter under runnin

Cleaning and careCleaning the spray armsParticles of food can lodge in the sprayarm jets.The spray arms should be inspectedand cleaned regularly (appr

Cleaning and careCleaning the drain pump and non-return valveIf water has not been pumped away atthe end of a programme the drainpump or the non-retur

Cleaning and careCleaning the filter in the waterinletA filter is incorporated in the screw con-nection of the valve on the water inlethose. The filt

Cleaning and careCleaning the wash cabinetIn general the wash cabinet is self-cleaning, provided that the correctamount of dishwasher detergent isused

Problem solving guideWith the aid of the following explana-tory notes, minor faults can be cor-rected without contacting the Miele Ser-vice Department

The wash cycle is cancelled beforethe end and the “Water outlet” checklight flashes– The drain hose is kinked.– The drain pump is blocked – see“Cleani

The “Spray arm” check light flashes– The middle spray arm is obstructedby crockery.Open the dishwasher door and remove the obstruction.– The spray are

Guide to the appliance 1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 2 Cutlery tray(standard depending on model) 3 Upper basket. (Design varies according to m

After sales serviceAfter sales serviceIf you are unable to remedy a prob-lem yourself, please contact:– your Miele Dealer or– the Miele Service Depart

Special accessoriesBottle holder(depending on model)The bottle holder (e.g. for milk or babybottles) can be used in the bottom bas-ket.To achieve good

Comparison tests Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / IEC 704 / prEN 50242Amount washed: 12 place settings (full load)Programme tested: UNIVERSAL PLUS

Dishwashers with cutlery trayUpper basketCutlery trayBottom basketComparison tests 53

Comparison tests Test standard:I EC 436 / DIN 44990 / IEC 704 / prEN 50242Amount washed: 6 place settings (half load)Programme tested: UNIVERSAL PLUS

Dishwashers with cutlery trayUpper basketCutlery trayDouble the distance between thepieces of cutlery in the cutlery tray.Lower basketComparison tests

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ContentsInstalling a freestanding dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591. Establishing height of the decor

Installing a freestanding dishwasher"Freestanding" dishwashersThe dishwasher must be level andstable when installed.Any unevenness in the fl

Warning and safety instructionsThis appliance conforms to currentsafety requirements. Inappropriateuse can however lead to personalinjury and damage

Installing a freestanding dishwasher1. Establishing the height of the decor panel Adjust the dishwasher to the height re-quired before establishing th

Installing a freestanding dishwasherAdapting the height of the decorpanel suppliedMark the measurement "X" on the leftand right hand side of

Installing a freestanding dishwasher2. Matching the door heightThe plinth facia and the cover caps atthe sides must be removed before thedecor frame s

Installing a freestanding dishwasherBow the panel slightly, draw out fromunder the control facia and remove.Shorten the decor frame strips, andthe pac

Installing a freestanding dishwasherRefit the packing card (if used) andthe decor panel. Fit the decor panelinto the lower decor frame strip, posi-tio

Installing a freestanding dishwasherFit the side cover caps.Push the plinth strip into the fixing band then press downwards c.Please note:The plinth s

Installing integrated “i” DishwashersThe “i” model dishwashers are spe-cially designed for building under acontinuous worktop.The front can be fitted

1.Fit worktop protectionA stainless steel “niro” coverplate issupplied with the machine to protectthe underside of the worktop againststeam rising fro

2.Building the dishwasher into a nicheConnection to water and drainageshould be sited beside and not behindthe dishwasher for accessibility. Con-necti

The slides make installation of the dish-washer easier and protect the floorfrom possible damage when movingthe appliance into and out of the re-cess.

Dishwasher detergents contain irri-tant or corrosive ingredients. Theycan cause burning in the mouth andthroat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing.Kee

Adjust the rear screw feet to the re-quired height.Higher = turn clockwiseLower = turn anti-clockwiseSeveral turns are needed to adjust 1 mmin height.

Installation integrated “i” Dishwashers3. Fitting the facia panelThe facia panel is delivered separatelyin the colour ordered with the necess-ary acce

4.Matching the facia panel to the dimensions of the adjacent drawer frontsThe facia panel can be aligned with thedrawer fronts of the kitchen units by

5.Fitting the (matching) doorfrontThe door of a kitchen base unit (withoutthe drawer facia or fittings) is normallyused for the door front.The door fr

Installing integrated "i" DishwashersLay the door front with the rear sidefacing upwards.Using a pencil draw a vertical linedown the middle

Installation integrated “i” DishwashersPull the dishwasher out of its recessenough to allow easy access to theside fixing screws for the door front.Ha

6.Adjusting the door springsThe door springs are correctly adjustedwhen a half opened door (approx. 45°opening angle) remains in that positionwhen rel

If one of the screw positions is in thecut-out area, e.g. of the built-in sink, at-tach the fixing bracket supplied.Pull the dishwasher approx. 5-10 c

8.Matching the plinth facia of akitchen runThe plinth area of the dishwasher is nor-mally covered with a plinth run match-ing the kitchen furniture.Th

Electrical connectionPlease follow the installation instruc-tions carefully.This dishwasher is supplied readyfor connection to an a.c. singlephase sup

The Miele Waterproof System of-fers protection from water damage,provided the following conditions aremet:– the dishwasher is correctly installedand p

Non rewireable plugs BS 1363If this machine or appliance is fittedwith a non-rewireable plug, the follow-ing information applies:If the socket outlets

PlumbingConnection to the water inletWater in the dishwasher must notbe used as drinking water.The dishwasher may be connected toa cold or hot water s

There must be a distance of atleast 20 cm between the floor andthe bottom of the “Waterproof” unithousing, for either vertical or hori-zontal installa

DrainageThe machine drainage system isfitted with a non-return valve, whichprevents dirty water from flowingback into the machine via the drainhose. T

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Technical DataHeight Freestanding 85 cm (adjustable + 1.0 cm)Height U- and i-models 82 cm (adjustable + 5.0 cm)Width 59.8 cmWidth of building in reces

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Caring for the environmentDisposal of the packing materialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materialswhich are environmentall