Operating instructions G 663 Plus G 863 Plus To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. UV M.-Nr.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Energy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Guide to the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Operating the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Running the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 At the end of a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Interrupting a program. . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before installation or use of the dishwasher to prevent injury and machine damage. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by improper use of this appliance. Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose. This appliance is intended for residential use only. Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as recreational vehicles or aircraft. However, under certain conditions it may be possible for an installation in these applications. Please contact the nearest Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department with specific requirements. Inspect the dishwasher for shipping damage. Do not install or operate a damaged unit. Contact the place of purchase.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When loading tableware, place sharp items away from the door seal to prevent damage to the seal. Load knives pointing downwards to prevent injuries. Only use detergents and rinse aids recommended for residential dishwashers. Keep all detergents and rinse aids out of the reach of children. Do not drink water from the dishwasher! Harmful residues could be present. For dishwashers with a visible heating element Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES AVERTISSEMENT – Lorsque vous utilisez votre lave-vaisselle, veuillez prendre des précautions essentielles, y compris ce qui suit. Lisez attentivement l’ensemble des consignes avant d’installer ou d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle afin de prévenir les blessures et éviter d’endommager l’appareil. Le fabricant ne peut être tenu responsable des dommages ou blessures causés par une utilisation inappropriée de l’appareil.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Installation L’installation et les réparations devraient être effectuées uniquement par un technicien de service autorisé Miele. Les travaux effectués par des personnes non qualifiées peuvent s’avérer dangereux et annuler la garantie. , ATTENTION - Risque d’incendie Ne recouvrez et n’écrasez jamais la fiche d’un appareil électrique. Assurez-vous que dans l’espace occupé par le lave-vaisselle, il y a suffisamment d’espace pour la fiche.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Utilisation N’utilisez le lave-vaisselle que lorsque tous les panneaux sont bien en place. Ne jouez pas avec les commandes. Afin de diminuer le risque de blessures, ne laissez pas les enfants jouer près de l’appareil ni monter dedans ou dessus. Évitez de malmener la porte ou les paniers du lave-vaisselle ou de vous y appuyer ou asseoir. Dans certaines circonstances, un système d’eau chaude qui n’a pas servi durant deux semaines ou davantage peut produire de l’hydrogène.
Caring for the environment Energy saving washing This dishwasher is exceptionally economical in the use of water and electricity. For best results follow these tips: ^ For lowest energy consumption and the gentlest washing of china and crystal, connect the dishwasher to a cold water source. ^ For fastest possible wash times, yet higher energy consumption, connect the dishwasher to a hot water source. ^ Make full use of the baskets without overloading for the most economical washing.
Guide to the dishwasher Wash cabinet 1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 8 Detergent dispenser 2 Cutlery tray 9 Data plate 3 Upper basket 10 Control panel 4 Water feed for middle spray arm 11 Optic indicator 5 Middle spray arm 12 Salt reservoir 6 Lower spray arm 13 Triple Filter System 7 Rinse aid reservoir (with dosage selector) 14 Four height adjustable feet 11
Guide to the dishwasher Control panel 15 On button / Indicator 19 Top Solo button / Indicator 16 Off button 20 Check / Refill indicators 17 Delay Start Display 21 Program list 18 Delay Start button 22 Program selection buttons / indicators Note: Remove the protective film from the program list before the first use. Every dishwasher is tested before leaving the factory. Any water remaining in the machine is from these tests and does not indicate that the machine has been used.
Before using for the first time To open the door To close the door ^ Push the baskets in. ^ Lift the door and push until it clicks into position. ^ Pull the handle. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed the program will restart. Instructions on how to open the dishwasher if a door panel has not yet been installed can be found in the Installation Instructions.
Before using for the first time Water softener To achieve good cleaning results, the dishwasher needs soft water. Hard water results in calcium deposits on dishware and in the dishwasher. If your tap water hardness is above 8 gr/gal (140 ppm), the water should be softened. This takes place automatically in the unit’s integrated water softener. – Your local water authority will be able to advise you of the water hardness level in your area.
Before using for the first time Filling the salt reservoir To fill the salt reservoir: If your water hardness level is greater than 8 gr/gal (140 ppm), the salt reservoir should be filled before the first use and when the "Salt" indicator lights. ^ Remove the lower basket Only use water softener salt specially formulated for dishwashers. Other salts may contain insoluble additives which can impair the water softener. ^ Place the provided funnel over the salt reservoir.
Before using for the first time Salt indicator Bypassing the Salt indicator When the salt reservoir is empty, the "Salt-PC" indicator will light, indicating that it should be refilled with reactivation salt. If you have soft water (below 8 gr/gal (140 ppm)), the salt reservoir should not be filled with salt. The indicator will remain lit and should be disregarded or bypassed. ^ Remove the salt reservoir cap.
Before using for the first time Rinse aid Rinse aid is recommended to prevent spotting on dishes and glassware. ,Filling the rinse aid reservoir with detergent will damage the reservoir. Only pour rinse aid formulated for residential dishwashers into the reservoir. Adding rinse aid ^ Pour liquid rinse aid into the reservoir until it its visible on the surface of the screen. ^ Press on the flap until you hear it click shut.
Before using for the first time Adjusting the dosage Rinse aid indicator The dosage selector is preset to 3. This dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse aid per program. It can be adjusted from 1 to 6. The rinse aid indicator on the control panel will light when the rinse aid reservoir needs refilling. ^ Use a higher setting if spots appear on dry glassware. ^ Use a lower setting if streaking appears on dishes or glasses.
Loading the dishwasher ,Do not wash items soiled with ash, sand, wax, grease or paint in the dishwasher. Ash and sand do not dissolve and will be distributed throughout the inside of the dishwasher. Wax, grease and paint will cause permanent discoloration or damage to the dishwasher. ^ Scrape food from dishes before placing in the dishwasher. Do not rinse dishes. ^ The spray arms must not be blocked by items that are too tall or hang through the baskets. Check clearance by manually rotating the spray arms.
Loading the dishwasher Items not recommended for dishwashing – Cutlery with wooden handles. – Wooden cutting boards. – Glued items such as old knives with handles glued together around the shank of the blade. – Hand made craft items, antique, metal trimmed or decorative glassware. – Lead crystal. – Copper, brass, tin or pewter. – Plastic items that are not heat resistant. – Dishes with color painted over the glaze. These dishes may fade over time. – Cast iron pots and pans.
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery tray (SC units) The removable cutlery tray makes unloading flatware easy. Simply carry the cutlery tray to where the flatware is stored and put the entire basket away in one trip. Spoon heads should be placed in contact with at least one of the serrated retainers of the cutlery tray to ensure that water runs off freely. For easier unloading cutlery should be grouped in zones, one for knives, one for forks, one for spoons, etc.
Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Adjusting the upper basket On select models, the upper basket can be raised or lowered to accommodate tall items. ^ Slide out the upper basket. Load the upper basket with small, lightweight, or delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls and flat pans. Long items such as soup ladles, mixing spoons and knives can be set across the front of the upper basket. ^ Pull up the levers at the sides of the upper basket and adjust the basket height.
Loading the dishwasher Adjustable cup racks Coffee bar Raise the rack to make room for tall glasses. Lower it to double stack smaller pieces. To allow water to run off the bottom of coffee mugs, place slanted on top of the coffee bar. The bar can also be used to separate two rows of glasses. To stack wide items, flip the bar to the right.
Loading the dishwasher Lower basket Height limit For larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, sauce pans, bowls. Stemmed glassware can also be placed in the lower basket when secured with the StemGuard. The guide at the front of the upper basket determines the maximum height for items placed in the lower basket so that the middle spray arm is not blocked.
Lower basket inserts Various removable inserts are available for the lower basket to accommodate special items to be washed. Removing an insert ^ To remove an insert, gently pull up on the handle. Inserting an insert ^ Slid the hitches of the insert under the vertical struts of the lower basket.
Lower basket inserts Foldable spike insert A highly flexible design holds tableware securely. It can be folded out of the way for pots, pans and other large items. This insert secures plates and platters. Foldable spikes Two rows of spikes can be folded down to create more room for larger dishware e.g. pots, pans and bowls. ^ Press on the yellow levers, a, to fold down the spikes, b. ^ Hook the foldable spike insert into the back right corner of the lower basket, the area marked in white.
Lower basket inserts Plateguard Plus with StemGuard This special attachment cradles delicate stemware. It can also hold teacups. ^ Place stems of glasses into the slots. Cups can be placed on top of the StemGuard. Never place items on top of glassware. ^ Lower the rack to place cups on top. Raise the rack to make room for tall items. ^ Hook the Plateguard Plus with StemGuard insert into the left half of the lower basket, the area marked in white.
Lower basket inserts Tall Glassware Insert for lower basket (select models) This insert for tall glasses holds glasses securely with the vertical supports. ^ Hook the glassware insert into the left or right rear of the lower basket, the areas marked in white. Vase / Bottle holder The bottle holder e.g. for milk or baby bottles, can be inserted into the bottom basket in more than one place. Position in any area marked white in the illustration.
Basket accessories Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department.
Operating the dishwasher Adding detergent ,Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients. Keep children away from detergent. Do not fill the detergent dispenser until you are ready to start the dishwasher. Only use powder detergents or tablets formulated for residential dishwashers. The use of gel or liquid detergent is not recommended. Never fill the detergent dispenser to capacity. Do not use more than the recommended amount of detergent.
Operating the dishwasher Running the dishwasher Waterproof System ^ Open the door. All Miele dishwashers are specially designed to shut off the water intake and drain the wash cabinet in the rare event of an internal water valve failure. ^ Make sure the spray arms are not blocked. ^ Turn on the dishwasher using the "On" button (15). ^ Select a wash program using the program selection buttons (22). The selected program indicator will light.
Operating the dishwasher Interrupting a program Changing a program A program is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. If the door is closed, the program will continue from where it was interrupted. If the door has not been closed yet: ^ Press the program button of the new program. ^ Close the door. ,Water in the dishwasher may be The optic indicator will come on. hot. There is a danger of being burned! Only open the door if absolutely necessary. The program will begin.
Operating the dishwasher Program guide Program When to use Program cycle Pre- Main Interim Final Drywash wash rinse rinse ing 1 2 1 2 Pots & Pans1) for heavily soiled pots and pans with dried on food Main wash temperature 170 °F (75 °C) Run-time 142 min X X X X - X X Sani Wash1) extended wash time for sanitizing normally soiled dishware with dried on food Main wash temperature 150 °F (65 °C) Run-time 147 min - X X X X X X Normal Plus1) higher wash temperature helps to clean normally soiled d
Operating the dishwasher Additional features "Top Solo" (2) ^ Press the "On" button (15). Using "Top Solo" will save water and energy. The "On" indicator (15) will light. This program is recommended when there is only a small load to clean. "Top Solo" can be selected with all programs. With this feature, water is directed only to the top and middle spray arms. This means that the water jets are only aimed at items in the upper basket and the cutlery tray.
Operating the dishwasher Delay start (d) ^ Press the "On" button (15). The start time of a program can be delayed from 1 to 9 hours. ^ Select a program using the program selection buttons (22). The delay start is set in one hour steps. The selected program indicator will light. When using delay start, make sure the detergent compartment is dry before adding detergent. Wipe dry if necessary. ^ Press the d (18) button. 1 will appear in the delay start display (17).
Operating the dishwasher To start a program before the delay start period has elapsed: ^ Open the door. ^ Press the "Off" button (16). ^ Press the "On" button (15). ^ Select a program using the program selection buttons (22). ^ Select "Top Solo", if needed. ^ Close the door. The optic indicator will come on. The program will begin.
Frequently asked questions With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be fixed without a service call. What if ... Possible fault the dishwasher does not The door is not properly start? closed. The machine is not plugged in. The fuse is defective or the breaker has tripped. the dishwasher stops during a program? Fix Close the door firmly. Insert the plug. Reset the circuit breaker. Make sure it is a 15 A circuit breaker. The dishwasher is not turned on. Press "On", select program.
Frequently asked questions What if ... Possible fault shortly after starting a Water intake error. program, the dishwasher The "Intake / Drain" stops running and the indicator flashes. optic indicator flashes? Fix – Turn off the dishwasher. – Open the water valve. – Clean the water inlet filter, see maintenance instructions. – The water pressure is less than 4.5 psi (0.3 bar). Contact a plumber. Drain error. Water remains – Turn off the dishwasher. in the wash cabinet. – Clean the triple filter.
Frequently asked questions What if ... Possible fault Fix dishes are not clean? The dishes were not loaded correctly. The water feed for the middle spray arm was covered. Not enough water flowed into the middle spray arm. The program was not powerful enough. See "Loading the dishwasher". Rearrange items in the upper basket so that the opening is not covered. Not enough detergent was used. The spray arms were blocked by tall items. The spray arm jets are clogged.
Frequently asked questions What if ... Possible fault dishes are not dry, glasses and cutlery are spotted? The rinse aid setting may Increase the dosage or be too low, or the rinse aid refill the reservoir, see reservoir is empty. "Before using for the first time". Dishes were taken out too Leave dishes in longer. soon. Not enough rinse aid was Increase the dosage, see used. "Before using for the first time".
Frequently asked questions What if ... Possible fault Fix glasses are dull and discolored and film cannot be wiped off? Glasses are not dishwasher safe. There is no remedy. Only wash dishwasher safe glasses. The wash temperature of Select a program with a the selected program was higher temperature. too low. Not enough detergent Use more detergent. was used. Use more detergent, see plastics are discolored? Natural dyes e. g. from "Adding detergent". vegetables may be the cause.
After sales service In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact: the Miele Technical Service Department. U 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com l 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the Miele Technical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These can be found on the data plate on the upper inside edge of the dishwasher door. Program update function - PC The "PC" indicator has the function of Program Correction (PC).
Transport To transport the dishwasher, e. g. when moving to a new home, note the following: – Empty the dishwasher. – Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses, cables, cutlery baskets. – Transport the dishwasher in the upright position. If unavoidable it may be transported on its back. Do not transport it on its side or on the door. Residual water in the machine could leak and cause electrical damage.
User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use.
Cleaning and Care Triple filter system The triple filter system in the base of the wash cabinet prevents food from being redeposited on dishes. It also protects the circulation pump from damage caused by foreign objects (e.g. broken glass, bones). The filter system should be cleaned every 4 - 6 months or whenever a foreign object is trapped. Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet ^ Turn off the dishwasher before cleaning. ^ Turn the handle counterclockwise to release the triple filter system.
Cleaning and Care To clean the underside of the filter, the flap must be opened: ^ Return the filter so it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet. ^ Pull back the yellow clip. ^ Lock the filter by turning the handle clockwise. ^ Rinse all parts under running water. Scrub with a nylon brush if necessary. ^ Close the flap so that the clip engages. ,The dishwasher must not be used without the filter locked in place.
Cleaning and Care Cleaning the spray arms ^ Remove the lower basket. Sometimes particles of food get stuck in the spray arm jets. The spray arms should be inspected and cleaned every 4 - 6 Months. ^ Turn off the dishwasher before cleaning. Remove the spray arms as follows: ^ Remove the cutlery tray (if present). ^ Press the top spray arm upwards to engage the inner ratchet and unscrew the spray arm. ^ Pull the lower spray arm firmly upwards to remove.
Cleaning and Care Cleaning the wash cabinet Generally, the wash cabinet is self cleaning if the correct amount of dishwasher detergent is used. The wash cabinet can be cleaned with a dishwasher cleaner such as Dis Cleaner available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department. Cleaning the door and door seal ^ Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth to remove any food particles.
Cleaning and Care Cleaning the control panel ^ Only clean the control panel with a damp cloth. ,Do not use too much water when cleaning the controls. Water could penetrate into the electronics and cause damage. ,Do not use abrasive, glass or all purpose cleaners. They will damage the surface. Cleaning the exterior ,Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool or caustic (oven) cleaners on the dishwasher. They will damage the surface.
Cleaning and Care Cleaning the water inlet filter A filter is incorporated in the intake hose attached to the dishwasher’s shut off valve. If your water is hard, or the pipes contain sediment, this filter may clog and prevent enough water from entering the wash cabinet. Installing an in-line water filter If your water contains a large number of insoluble substances, a filter between the water valve and the intake hose connection is recommended.
Cleaning and Care Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the dishwasher is not completely drained at the end of a program, the drain pump or non-return valve may be blocked. ^ Turn off the dishwasher. ^ Remove the triple filter (see "Cleaning the filter in the wash cabinet"). ^ Use a jug or bowl to scoop water out of the wash cabinet. ^ Pull out the non-return valve and rinse well under running water. ^ Tilt the locking clamp to the side.
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