Miele G 898 Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsTouchtronic Premier PlusTo prevent accidentsand machine damage,read these instructionsbeforeinstallation or use.UVM.-Nr. 05 431

Energy saving washingThis dishwasher is exceptionally eco-nomical in the use of water and electric-ity. For best results follow these tips:^For lowest

Wash cabinet1 Upper spray arm (not visible)2 Cutlery tray3 Upper basket4 Water feed forthe middle spray arm5 Middle spray arm6 Lower spray arm7 Four h

Control panel13 Check/Refill indicators14 Program sequence display15 "On/Off" button16 Program list / indicators17 "Time left"/&qu

To open the door^ Press the release catch inside thedoor grip.If the door is opened during operation,the dishwasher will stop running. Oncethe door is

Water softenerTo achieve good cleaning results, thedishwasher needs soft water. Hardwater results in calcium deposits ondishware and in the dishwasher

Filling the salt reservoirIf your water hardness level is greaterthan 8 gr/gal, the salt reservoir shouldbe filled before the first use and whenthe &q

Salt indicatorWhen the salt reservoir is empty, the"Salt-PC" indicator will light, indicatingthat it should be refilled with reactiva-tion s

Rinse aidRinse aid is recommended to preventspotting on dishes and glassware.,Filling the rinse aid reservoir withdetergent will damage the reservoir.

Adjusting the dosageThe dosage selector is preset to 3. Thisdispenses approximately 3 ml of rinseaid per program. It can be adjustedfrom 1 to 6.^ Use

,Do not wash items soiled withash, sand, wax, grease or paint inthe dishwasher.Ash and sand do not dissolve andwill be distributed through out the in-

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉCaring for the environmentEnergy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Items not recommended fordishwashing–Cutlery with wooden handles.–Wooden cutting boards.–Glued items such as old knives withhandles glued together aro

Cutlery tray (SC units)The removable cutlery tray makes un-loading flatware easy. Simply carry thecutlery tray to where the flatware isstored and put

Upper basketAdjusting the upper basketOn select models, the upper basketcan be raised or lowered to accommo-date tall items.^Slide out the upper baske

Adjustable cup racksRaise the rack to make room for tallglasses. Lower it to double stacksmaller pieces.Coffee barTo allow water to run off the botto

Lower basketFor larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, sauce pans,bowls.Stemmed glassware can also beplaced in the lower basket whe

Various removable inserts are available for the lower basket to accomodate spe-cial items to be washed.Removing an insert^To remove an insert, gently

Foldable spike insertA highly flexible design holds tablewaresecurely. It can be folded out of the wayfor pots, pans and other large items.This insert

Plateguard Plus with StemGuardThis special attachment cradlesdelicate stemware. It can also holdteacups.^Place stems of glasses into the slots.Cups ca

Tall Glassware Insert for lower basket(select models)This insert for tall glasses holds glassessecurely with the vertical supports.^ Hook the glasswar

Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from yourMiele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department.Lower Basket Cup I

OperationAdding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Running the dishwasher

Adding detergent,Dishwasher detergents containirritant and corrosive ingredients.Keep children away from detergent.Do not fill the detergent dispenser

Running the dishwasher^Make sure the spray arms are notblocked.^ Close the door.^ Turn on the dishwasher.All progam indicators will light and the"

Waterproof SystemAll Miele dishwashers are specially de-signed to shut off the water intake anddrain the wash cabinet in the rare eventof an internal

Interrupting a programA program is interrupted as soon as thedoor is opened.If the door is closed, the program willcontinue from where it was interrup

Program guideProgram When to use Program cyclePre-wash12MainwashInterimrinse12FinalrinseDry-ingPots & Pans for heavily soiled pots and pans with d

Additional features"Top Solo" (20)Using "Top Solo" will save water andenergy.This program is recommended whenthere is only a small

Delay Start (19)The start time of a program can be de-layed from 30 minutes to 24 hours.A delay start time between 30 minutesand 9 hours and 30 minute

Once the "Delay start" period haselapsed, the selected program will be-gin automatically. The time displayshows the time left for a program

Extended dryingIf desired drying results are not consis-tently achieved, the turbothermic cool-ing fan can be programmed to run anextra 14 minutes at

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a servicecall.,Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained

WARNING –When using your dishwasher, followbasic precautions, including thefollowing:Read all instructions before installa-tion or use of the dishwash

What if … Possible fault Fixthe "Intake/Drain" indi-cator is lit or flashing.The dishwasher mayhave stopped?The water valve is closed. Open

What if … Possible fault Fixthe "Drain" indicatorflashes, the programstops?The triple filter in the washcabinet is clogged.Clean the filter,

What if … Possible fault Fixthere is a knockingnoise in the wash cabi-net?The spray arm is hittingan item in the basket.Interrupt the program, re-arra

What if … Possible fault Fixtea or lipstick stainshave not been com-pletely removed?The wash temperature ofthe selected program wastoo low.Select a pr

What if … Possible fault Fixplastic items are dis-colored?Natural dyes e. g. fromvegetables may be thecause. Not enough deter-gent was used to breakdo

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself please contact:–Your Miele Dealeror–The Miele Technical Service Depart-ment.USA 1-800-999-136

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

User Maintenance InstructionsTo prevent accidentsand machine damage,read these instructionsbefore installation or use.

Triple filter systemThe triple filter system in the base of thewash cabinet prevents food from beingredeposited on dishes. It also protectsthe circula

To clean the underside of the filter, theflap must be opened:^ Pull back the yellow clip.^ Rinse all parts under running water.Scrub with a nylon brus

This equipment is not designed formaritime use or for use in mobileinstallations such as caravans or air-craft. However, under certain conditionsit ma

Cleaning the spray armsSometimes particles of food get stuckin the spray arm jets. The spray armsshould be inspected and cleaned every4 - 6 months.^Tu

Cleaning the wash cabinetGenerally, the wash cabinet is selfcleaning if the correct amount of dish-washer detergent is used.The wash cabinet can be cl

Cleaning the water inlet filterA filter is incorporated in the intakehose attached to the dishwasher’s shutoff valve. If your water is hard, or thepip

Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveIf the dishwasher is not completelydrained at the end of a program, thedrain pump or non-return valve may b

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M.-Nr. 05 431 301 / V00Alterations rights reserved / (G 698 / G 898 Plus) / 1403This bio-friendly paper was bleached without the use of chlorine.

When loading tableware, placesharp items away from the doorseal to prevent damage to the seal.Load knives pointing downwards toprevent injuries.Only u

AVERTISSEMENT –Au moment d’utiliser votrelave-vaisselle, prenez desprécautions essentielles, dont :Lisez attentivement l’ensemble desconsignes avant d

InstallationL’installation et les réparations de-vraient être effectuées uniquementpar un technicien de service autoriséMiele. Les travaux effectués p

UtilisationN’utilisez le lave-vaisselle quelorsque tous les panneaux sontbien en place.Ne jouez pas avec lescommandes.Afin de diminuer le risque de bl