Miele G 6505 SCi Installation Manual Page 1

Operating InstructionsDishwasherTo prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐fore installation or use.en-US M.-Nr. 10 014 150HG

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS10 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance isnot repaired by a Miele-authorized service te

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS11Proper installation The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliancewith the installation plan. Be carefu

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS12Proper use Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion! Do not inhale or ingest powder detergent. Dish

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS13 In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed

Guide to the dishwasher14Appliance overviewaUpper spray arm (not visible) bCutlery tray (depending on model) cUpper basket dMiddle spray arm eAir inta

Guide to the dishwasher15Control panelaProgram selection bDisplay cOption buttons dStart button with indicator light eArrow buttons  fOK button g b

Guide to the dishwasher16Display functionsGeneral informationThe display is used to select or set thefollowing:– The program– The FlexiTimer (Delay St

Caring for the environment17Disposal of packaging materialThe cardboard box and packaging pro‐tect the appliance during shipping.These materials are b

Before using for the first time18Opening the doorAt the end of programs with a dryingphase (see "Program overview"), thedoor will open autom

Before using for the first time19Basic settings Turn the dishwasher on with the button.The welcome screen will appear whenthe dishwasher is turned o

Contents2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 5Guide to the dishwasher ...

Before using for the first time20Water hardnessThe display changes to the water hard‐ness setting.– The dishwasher must be program‐med for the water h

Before using for the first time21Before using the appliance forthe first time, you require:– Approx. 2 qt (2 l) of water– Approx. 2 kg (4 lbs) of dish

Before using for the first time22Filling the salt reservoirImportant! Before filling the salt res‐ervoir with dishwasher salt for thefirst time, you m

Before using for the first time23Salt refill indicator Fill the salt reservoir with dishwashersalt for reactivation when  Refill saltappears in the

Before using for the first time24Rinse aidRinse aid is needed to prevent spottingon dishes and glassware. The rinse aidis filled in the reservoir and

Before using for the first time25 Add rinse aid only until it is visible inthe opening.The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.3.7 oz. (110 ml). Close

Loading the dishwasher26TipsRemove coarse food residues from thedishware.There is no need to rinse items underrunning water! Do not wash items soiled

Loading the dishwasher27Items not recommended for dish‐washing– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards anddishware or items with wooden parts– Craft items, an

Loading the dishwasher28Loading examplesLoading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery trayUpper basketLower basketCutlery tray (depending on mod

Loading the dishwasher29Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery trayUpper basket Lower basketCutlery tray (depending on model)

Contents3At the end of the program... 46Turning off ...

Loading the dishwasher30Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery basketUpper basketLower basketCutlery basket

Loading the dishwasher31Loading for 13 standard place settings with cutlery basketUpper basketLower basketCutlery basket

Loading the dishwasher32Upper basket For safety reasons, do not oper‐ate the dishwasher without the upperand lower baskets in place (exceptwhen runni

Loading the dishwasher33XXL cup rack (depending on model)The cup rack can be set at two differentwidths so that it can also accommodatelarge cups. Pu

Loading the dishwasher34Adjusting the upper basketIn order to gain more space for talleritems the upper basket can be adjustedon three levels with 3/4

Loading the dishwasher35Lower basket For larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc.Glasses, cups and small items

Loading the dishwasher36Glass rack The glass rack can be raised to makemore room for tall items. Stem glassware, e.g. wine glasses orchampagne flute

Loading the dishwasher37Hinged spikesThe spikes at the front are used forwashing plates, soup bowls, platters,dessert bowls, and saucers.The spikes ca

Loading the dishwasher38Grates and filtersYou can also wash Miele grates, theMiele griddle plate, and Miele rangehood filters. Select the Grates &

Loading the dishwasher39Griddle plate Load the griddle plate in the bottombasket. To do so. fold over the frontrow of spikes. Arrange the griddle pl

Contents4Poor cleaning results... 74Frequently asked questi

Loading the dishwasher40Cutlery3D cutlery tray (depending on model) Arrange the cutlery in the tray asshown.To make unloading much easier, cutlerysho

Loading the dishwasher41Cutlery basket (depending on model)The cutlery basket can be placed any‐where on the front rows of spikes in thelower basket.

Operation42Detergent Only use detergents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers.Refer to the manufacturer's packagingas to whether Tab products are

Operation43Adding detergent Press the opening catch on the de‐tergent dispenser. The flap will springopen.The flap is always open at the end of aprog

Operation44Turning on Make sure the spray arms are not ob‐structed. Close the door. Turn on the water supply if it is turnedoff. Press the  butto

Operation45Starting a programThe dishwasher can be started only ifthe door is closed. Press the Start or OK button.The program will begin.The Start i

Operation46Energy managementTo save energy, the dishwasher willswitch off automatically 10 minutes af‐ter the last time a button has beenpressed or af

Operation47Turning offAt the end of a program: The dishwasher can be switched offat any time using the  button.Turning the dishwasher off during a p

Operation48Interrupting a programA program will be interrupted as soonas the door is opened. Close the door and press the Startbutton.The program wil

Options49OptionsYou can select and deselect the optionsusing the appropriate buttons and thedisplay. Turn the dishwasher on with the button.The Star

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS5This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and

Options50FlexiTimer with EcoStartThe FlexiTimer  gives you three waysof starting the program by means of de‐laying the start. You can set the startti

Options51Start atWith the Start at function, you set theexact time at which you want the pro‐gram to start. Use the  arrow buttons to set thehour a

Options52EcoStartThe EcoStart function allows you to takeadvantage of time variable economyrates of electricity. Before you can usethis option, you mu

Program overview53Program When to use Program sequencePre-washMainwashInterimrinseFinalrinseDryingNormal Program for regular use tocompletely wash a f

Program overview54Program When to use Program sequencePre-washMainwashInterimrinseFinalrinseDryingPre-wash To rinse dishes when acomplete program is n

Settings menu55Adjusting default valuesOpening the Settings menu Switch the dishwasher off with the button if it is switched on. Press and hold the

Settings menu56Time of dayThe dishwasher is delivered with thetime of day (clock) display deactivated.To save energy, the dishwasher will turnoff auto

Settings menu57Water hardnessThis appliance is fitted with a watersoftener.The dishwasher must be programmedfor the water hardness in your area.– The

Settings menu58Rinse aidYou can adjust the rinse aid dosage forbest results. The rinse aid dosage is set in stagesfrom 0 to 6. It is set to 3 at the f

Settings menu59Setting the electricity rate timesBefore you can use the EcoStart option,you must set at least one electricity ratetime. Use the  ar

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS6Correct use This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households andsimilar residential environments. This dishw

Settings menu60Deleting the electricity rate times You can delete the settings for anelectricity rate time and in doing sodeactivate the EcoStart opt

Settings menu61BrilliantLightThis dishwasher has interior lighting.When the door is open, the lighting willswitch off automatically after 15 mi‐nutes.

Settings menu62BrightnessThere are seven different display bright‐ness settings. Select the brightness you want andconfirm this with OK.Version infoY

Cleaning and care63Check and clean your dishwasherregularly. This will help avoid prob‐lems and faults. All surfaces are susceptible toscratching.Con

Cleaning and care64Cleaning the door front If soiling remains longer, it mayhappen that the surfaces can be‐come discolored or changed.Remove any soi

Cleaning and care65Filter systemThe filter system in the base of thewash cabinet prevents food from beingredeposited on dishes. It also protectsthe ci

Cleaning and care66To clean the inside of the filter, the flapmust be opened: Press catches  together in the di‐rection of the arrows as shown, ando

Cleaning and care67Cleaning the spray armsParticles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets and bearings. The sprayarms should therefore be inspect

Frequently Asked Questions68With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐ance, some of which may result from inc

Frequently Asked Questions69Problem Possible cause and solutionOne of the followingfault messages is dis‐played:Before fixing the fault:  Turn the di

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS7Safety with children Children must be kept away from the appliance unless they areconstantly supervised. Children shou

Frequently Asked Questions70Water intake faultProblem Possible cause and solutionOne of the followingfault messages is dis‐played: Open water supplyT

Frequently Asked Questions71Water drainage faultProblem Possible cause and solutionThe following fault mes‐sage is appears in thedisplay: DrainBefore

Frequently Asked Questions72General problemsProblem Possible cause and solutionThe indicator lights anddisplay are dark.The dishwasher has switched of

Frequently Asked Questions73NoisesProblem Possible cause and solutionThere is a knockingnoise in the wash cabi‐net.A spray arm is hitting the dishware

Frequently Asked Questions74Poor cleaning resultsProblem Possible cause and solutionThe dishes are notclean.The dishes were not loaded correctly.  Se

Frequently Asked Questions75Problem Possible cause and solutionDishware is not dry orcutlery and glasses arespotty.The rinse aid dosage is set too low

Frequently Asked Questions76Problem Possible cause and solutionWhite residue is visibleon dishware and cut‐lery, clouding occurs onglassware; this fil

Frequently asked questions77Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveIf the water has not been pumped awayat the end of a program, the drain pumpor

Customer service78RepairsFor problems that you cannot resolveon your own, please contact:– your Miele dealer or– Miele ServiceThe telephone number for

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS8Technical safety Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per‐formed by a Miele-authorized service tec

Optional accessories80Dishwasher care productsMiele cleaning and care products pro‐vide optimum care for your dishwasher.Dishwasher cleaner– Cleans th

81Installation InstructionsPlease refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions.To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, pleas

Electrical connection82Installation, repairs and other workby unqualified persons could bedangerous.Check that the voltage, frequencyand fuse rating s

Electrical connection83Hardwired electrical connectionIt is possible to hardwire this applianceto an existing power cable.CAUTION: Before servicing, d

Water connection84Connection to the water sup‐ply Water in the dishwasher mustnot be used as drinking water.– The dishwasher may be connected toa col

Water connection85Drainage– The machine comes equipped with abuilt-in non-return valve on the dis‐charge side to prevent waste waterfrom flowing back

Sound emission testing86Prerequisites for sound emission testsLoad the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro‐gram.Setup fo

Sound emission testing87 Push the provided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until itis flush with the appliance feet . Push th

Sound emission testing88 Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending onmodel) . Push the insulating strip into the fro

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS9 To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that theconnection data on the data plate (fuse rating, volta

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