Miele G 684 Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsfor G 681 / G 881 dishwasherTo prevent accidents andmachine damage, readö]the Operating Instructionsbefore installing or usingth

Caring for the environmentDisposal of the packingmaterialThe cardboard box and packing mate-rial protects the appliance during ship-ping. These materi

Before using for the first timeBefore using for the first time,please note the following.Setting the water softenerThe water softener must be set to c

Before using for the first timeTo open the door^ Press the release catch inside thedoor grip.If the door is opened during operation,all functions will

Water softenerTo achieve good cleaning results, thedishwasher needs soft water. Hard wa-ter results in the build up of calcium de-posits on tableware

Programming and setting thewater hardness levelThe water hardness level of your watersupply must be programmed into thedishwasher using the buttons on

Setting the water hardness selectorin the wash cabinet^Turn off the dishwasher with the“On/Off” button.The water hardness selector in thewash cabinet

Before using for the first timeFilling the salt reservoirIf your water hardness level is greaterthan 8 gr/gal, the salt reservoir shouldbe filled befo

Salt indicatorWhen the salt reservoir is empty, the“Salt-PC” indicator will light, indicatingthat it should be refilled with reactiva-tion salt.After

Rinse aidRinse aid is recommended to preventspotting on dishes and glassware thatnormally occurs during the dryingcycle.Filling the rinse aid reservoi

^Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoiruntil it is visible on the surface of thescreen. Do not refill until the “Rinseaid” indicator lights.Only use

ContentsGuide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4View of the dishwasher . . .

Setting the dosageThe dosage selector is preset to 3. Thisdispenses approximately 3 ml of rinseaid per program. It can be adjustedfrom 1 to 6, dependi

Loading the dishwasherDo not wash items soiled with ash,wax, grease or paint in the dish-washer.Ash does not dissolve and will bedistributed through o

Loading the dishwasherLoading examplesUpper basketFor small, lightweight, or delicate itemssuch as cups, saucers, glasses, anddessert bowls. Flat pans

Loading the dishwasherAdjustable cup racksTo make room for tall glasses raisethe rack and lower it to double stacksmaller pieces.Coffee bar (select mo

Adjusting the upper basketThe upper basket height is adjustable.If tall items are being washed, moreroom can be made by raising or lower-ing the upper

Lower basketFor larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans.Small items such as saucers can alsobe placed in the lower basket.

Bottle holderThe bottle holder e.g. for milk or babybottles, can be inserted into the bottombasket in more than one place. Positionin any area marked

Spoon inserts for the cutlery basketUse the inserts supplied when washingheavily soiled spoons, e.g. tablespoonsand serving spoons.The inserts separat

Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC)To make unloading easier, cutlery canbe grouped in zones, one for knives,one for forks, etc.Place the blades of kn

Items not suitable for dish-washers:–Cutlery with wooden handles.–Wooden cutting boards.–Glued items such as old knives withhandles that are glued tog

Operating the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating the dishwasherAdding detergentOnly use powder detergents or tab-lets formulated for residential dish-washers. Do not use gels or liquiddeter

Choosing a programProgram selectionChoose a wash program depending onthe type of dishes and the degree ofsoiling.In most cases the “Light Wash”, “Nor-

Turning on the dishwasher^Make sure spray arms are notblocked.^ Close the door.^ Open the water valve (if closed).^ Press the “On/Off” button (14).The

Program sequence indicatorlights (16)The “Rinse” indicator light comes on inthe Rinse & Hold, Main wash, Interimrinse and Final rinse stages of a

At the end of a programA program has finished when no indica-tor lights are illuminated in the programsequence display (16) and “0” shows inthe time d

Interrupting a programA program is interrupted as soon as thedoor is opened.When the door is closed, the programwill continue from the point it was at

Additional features“Top Solo” (20)The “Top Solo” feature is recommendedwhen washing a small load. With thisfeature the most of the water is directedon

^Switch the dishwasher on using the“On/Off” button (14).The light ring around the program se-lector (18) and the decimal point in thetime display (15)

Delay start (19)The starting time of a program canbe delayed between 30 minutes and24 hours.With a delay start time of between30 minutes and 9 hours 3

^Press the “Start” button (21).The “Start” indicator light (21) goes out,and the light ring goes out 10 minuteslater. If one of the buttons on the con

Guide to the applianceView of the dishwasher1 Upper spray arm (not visible)2 Cutlery tray (select models)3 Upper basket4 Water feed for middle spray a

Unloading the dishwasher^Dishes tend to break and chip moreeasily when hot. Let dishes cool untilthey are comfortable enough to han-dle before unloadi

Cleaning and careCleaning the filters in the washcabinetThe combination filter in the base of thewash cabinet should be regularly in-spected and clean

^Turn the combination filter over andopen the coarse filter cover by pull-ing back on the locking tab.^ After cleaning, make sure that thecoarse filte

Cleaning the spray armsOn occasion particles of food may getstuck in the spray arm jets. They can beeasily cleaned as follows:^Turn off the dishwasher

Cleaning the wash cabinetGenerally, the wash cabinet is selfcleaning, provided that the correctamount of dishwasher detergent isused.If lime scale or

Problem solving guideWith the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be corrected without aservice call.Please note the following:Repairs shou

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe “End”, “Start” and“Top Solo” indicatorlights flash simulta-neouslyThere may be a technicalfault.–Turn the program se-

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe indicator light“Intake/Drain” is flash-ing and the programdoes not continueBefore fixing the problemyou must:–Turn th

Problem Possible cause RemedyKnocking noise in thewater pipesThis may be caused bythe on site installation orthe cross-section of thepiping.This has n

Problem Possible cause RemedyDishes and glasses arenot dry or are fleckedThe rinse aid setting maybe insufficient, or therinse aid reservoir isempty.I

Control panel (facia)14 “On/Off” button15 Time display16 Program sequence display17 Check/Refill indicators18 Program selector with light ring19 “Dela

Problem Possible cause RemedySmearing appears onglasses and cutlery,there is a bluish sheenon the surface ofglasses; film can bewiped offThe rinse aid

Problem Possible cause RemedyWater remains in thewash cabinet at the endof a program.Before fixing the problem:–Turn the program se-lector to the “Sto

Solving problemsCleaning the water intake filterA filter is incorporated in the intakehose attached to the dishwasher’s shut-off valve. If your water

Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveUse caution when cleaning the fil-ters, non-return valve or drain pump;glass or bone splinters may becaught

^Pull out the non-return valve.^ Rinse the non-return valve under run-ning water.The drain pump is situated under thenon-return valve (see arrow).^ Be

After sales serviceIf you are unable to resolve a problemor if the appliance is under warranty,please contact your Miele Dealer or theMiele Technical

Special accessoriesTo make the most of your dishwasherIf you would like... then you need...to wash bottles,e. g. milk or baby bottles... a bottle h

TransportTo transport the dishwasher, e.g. whenmoving to a new home, note the follow-ing:–Empty the dishwasher,–Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses,ca

Program chartProgram When to use Detergentchlorinefree1)containingchlorine2)Compart-mentII(Washcycle)Compart-mentI(Pre-wash)Compart-mentII(Washcycle)N

Program cycle Usage DurationElectric(kWh)Water Minutes(approx.)1.Pre-liminarypre-wash2.Pre-washMainwashInterimrinseFinalrinseDrying Coldwatercon-necti

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNINGPlease follow all basic safetyprecautions when operatingthis dishwasher.This appliance conforms withall uniform sa

Technical DataSeries designation HG01Dishwashermodel *G 6XX G 8XXHeight32 1/4" (82 cm)adjustable to34 7/8" (88.6 cm)33 1/8" (84 cm)adju

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When loading dishes andcutlery:– Place sharp items away from thedoor seal to prevent damaging theseal.– Load knives pointing down toprevent injuries.D

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