Miele G 691 Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsfor dishwashersIt is essential to read the operating and installation instructions before Qinstalling or using the machine, to a

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

Before using for the first time Before using the machine forthe first time you require:– approx. 2 litres of water,– approx. 2 kg dishwasher reactivat

To open the doorPress the release catch inside thedoor grip and pull forward.If the door is opened during operationall functions are automatically int

Water softener In order to achieve good cleaning re-sults, the dishwasher needs to operatewith soft water. Hard water results inthe build-up of calciu

Programming and setting thewater hardness level The water hardness level of your watersupply must be programmed into themachine using the buttons on t

Setting the water hardness level se-lector in the wash cabinetSwitch the dishwasher off with the“On/Off” button.The water hardness level selector in t

Filling the salt reservoirImportant. Before filling the saltreservoir with dishwasher salt forthe first time, you must fill it with ap-prox. 2 litres

Salt indicatorThe salt indicator light comes on to not-ify you that the reservoir is empty. The reservoir should then be refilledwith dishwasher salt

Rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure waterdoes not cling and leave marks on croc-kery during the drying phase.Rinse aid is poured into the stora

Add rinse aid only until it is visible onthe surface of the filter in the open-ing.The rinse aid reservoir holds ap-prox. 130 ml.Close the flap firmly

ContentsContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Guide to the appl

Setting the rinse aid dosageThe dosage selector has settings from1-6. It is set to 3 at the factory (seearrow). Approx. 3 ml of rinse aid arethen used

Loading the dishwasher Note Remove coarse food residues fromcrockery.There is no need to rinse itemsunder running water.Do not wash items soiled with

Loading examples Upper basket For small, lightweight, delicate itemssuch as cups, saucers, glasses, des-sert bowls, etc. Flat saucepans or casserole d

Flap up rack To make room for tall items raise therack upwards.Positioning rail (depending on model)The positioning rail can be flipped overto the mi

Adjusting the upper basket In order to gain more space for tallerpieces of crockery in the bottom orupper basket, the upper basket can beadjusted on t

Lower basket For larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc.Small items such as saucers can alsobe placed in the l

Bottle holderThe bottle holder e.g. for milk and 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 separa

Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC)For best results cutlery should begrouped in zones, one for knives, onefor forks, one for spoons, etc.This makes

Items not suitable for dish-washers:– Wooden cutlery and crockery oritems with wooden parts: these maydiscolour and fade. The glue used inthese items

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

Operating the dishwasher Adding detergent Only use detergents formulated fordomestic dishwashers. Do not usewashing up liquid.You can use conventional

The bleaching effect of chlorine-freedetergents is lower than that of deter-gents containing chlorine. This may re-sult in increased tea stains or dis

Press the opening catch on thedetergent dispenser. The flap willspring open.The flap is always open at the end of aprogramme.Add the required amount o

Operating the dishwasher Programme selection Choose your programme according tothe type of load and how dirty it is.In most cases this will be a Norma

Switching on Make sure the spray arms are not ob-structed.Close the door.Open the stopcock, if it is closed.Press the “On/Off” button (16).All indicat

Time display (19)The running time of the programme se-lected shows in hours and minutes inthe time display before a programme isstarted. During a prog

Switching offAt the end of a programme:Press and release the “On/Off” but-ton (16).The dishwasher continues to useelectricity until switched off using

Additional functions“Top Solo” (21)The “Top Solo” additional function is rec-ommended when there is only a smallamount of crockery and cutlery to clea

Switch the dishwasher on using the“On/Off” button (16).All indicator lights next to the pro-gramme buttons and the decimal pointin the time display wi

Delay start (20)The starting time of a programme canbe delayed between 30 mintues and24 hours, e.g. to benefit from economyrates of electricity.With a

Guide to the applianceView of the machine 1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 2 Cutlery tray(depending on model) 3 Upper basket 4 Water feed for midd

Once the “Delay start” period haselapsed, the selected programmebegins automatically. The time left for aprogramme to run then shows in thedisplay, th

Unloading the dishwasher Dishes tend to break and chip moreeasily when they are hot. Allow the dishes to cool until they arecomfortable enough to hand

Cleaning and care Check your dishwasher regularly(approx. every 4 - 6 months). Thisway faults and problems can beavoided.The dishwasher must not be us

To clean the underside of the filter, theflap must be opened:Pull back the yellow clip to do this.Rinse all parts under running water,using a nylon br

Cleaning the spray arms Particles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets. The spray arms shouldtherefore be inspected and cleanedregularly (approx

Cleaning the wash cabinet The wash cabinet is largely self-clean-ing, provided that the correct amount ofdetergent is always used.If however there are

Problem solving guide With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected with-out calling in a Miele service technician, thus

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe “Water inlet” indica-tor light flashes shortlyafter the start of a pro-grammeThe stopcock is closed. Open the stopcoc

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe “Water outlet” lightflashes, the programmestopsBefore rectifying theproblem you must:– Press the “Start/Stop”button f

Problem Possible cause RemedyThree horizontal bars– – – appear in the timedisplay at the end of aprogrammeThere may be a technicalfault.– Press the “

Control panel (fascia)14 Check/Refill indicators15 Programme sequence display16 “On/Off” button 17 Programme selector buttons18 Time left / Delay sta

Problem Possible cause RemedyDishes and glasses arenot dry or are fleckedThe rinse-aid amount setmay be insufficient, or therinse-aid reservoir empty.

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe dishes are not clean The filter combination inthe base of the washcabinet is not clean or isnot correctly fitted.Clea

Problem Possible cause RemedyGlassware is dull anddiscoloured; film can-not be wiped off The water hardnessselector in the washcabinet is incorrectly

Problem Possible cause RemedyWater remains in thewash cabinetat the end of a pro-grammeBefore rectifying theproblem:– Press the “Start/Stop”button for

Solving problemsCleaning the water inlet filter A filter is incorporated in the screw con-nection of the valve on the water inlethose. The filter must

Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valve If the water has not been pumpedaway at the end of a programme thedrain pump or the non-return valvemight

Lift up the non-return valve and rinsewell under running water.Remove all extraneous objects fromthe non-return valve.The drain pump is situated under

After sales service Should you still have any difficulties,please contact:– Your Miele Dealer or– The Miele Service DepartmentSee back cover for addre

Special accessories To make the most of your dish-washer If you would like... then you need...to wash bottles, e. g. milk or baby bottles... a bott

Comparison tests Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / IEC 704 / prEN 50242 Programme tested: Universal Plus 55 °Programme with best cleaning and dry

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

Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper basketCutlery trayLower basketComparison tests 60

Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / IEC 704 / prEN 50242 Programme tested: Universal Plus 55 ° with additional function “Top Solo” Programme with bes

Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper basketCutlery trayInsert cutlery at double spacing in thecutlery tray.Lower basketComparison tests 62

TransportShould you ever need to move the dish-washer, e.g. when moving house, notethe following:– Empty the dishwasher,– Secure any loose parts, e. g

Programme chart Programme When to use Detergent chlorinefree 1) containing chlorine 2)Compart-ment II( Washcycle)Compart-ment I( Pre-wash)Compart-me

Programme cycle Consumption DurationEnergy kWh Water Minutes(approx.)5)1.Prelimi-narypre-wash2.Pre-wash Mainwash InterimrinseFinalrinseDrying Coldwat

Technical data Height freestanding 85 cm (adjustable + 1.0 cm)Height built-in 82 cm (adjustable + 5.0 cm)Width 59.8 cmWidth of building in recess

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Alteration rights reserved / (G691) / 000 0398This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

A damaged appliance is dan-gerous. Switch off at the mains andcall your Miele supplier or the Miele Ser-vice Department.With the “Waterproof system” t

Take care on dishwashers with avisible heater elementDo not touch the heating elementduring or directly after the end of aprogramme, you could burn yo

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