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Operating instructions G 663 Plus G 863 Plus To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use, M-Nr, 05 724 281...
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Contents iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ..4...
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS WARNING - Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electric- When using your dishwasher, follow ity. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance basic precautions, including the (e.g. danger of overheating). following: Be certain your appliance is prop-...
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_,,,,,_,,,,,_,iii_ Do not tamper w,th the controls. these applications. Please contact the nearest Miele dealer or the Miele Tech- iHli_i!iJt To reduce the risk of i njury, do not nical Service Department with specific allow children to play in, on, or requirements.
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS DisposaJ of an appJiance When loading tableware, place sharp ,terns away from t he d oor , ,fthe a pp,,anee isremoved from , ts seal to prevent damage to the seal. installation and will not be used, Load knives pointing downwards to the door to the wash cabinet should be prevent injuries.
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DE S¢:CUF:iIT¢: CONSIGNES AVERTISSEMENT- S6curiteemectrique Avant I'insta!lation, assurez-vous Au moment d'utiliser votre que _ a t ens_oo et_a f r6queoce _od_- Jave-vaisseJJe, prenez des qu6es sur la plaque signaletique cor- precautions essentieJles, dont : respondent bien a celles de I'alimenta- tion electrique de la r6sidence afin de Lisez attentivement J'ensemble des...
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Veuillez communiquer 61ectriques qui pourraient causer des exlgences particulieres au d6taillant blessures ou endommager la r6si- Miele le plus pres de chez vous ou au dence, service du soutien technique,...
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CONSIGNES OE SECURITE Utitisation Au moment de charger la vaisse!le, ne disposez pas les articles cou- H'utU_sez _e _ a,,e-vaisse,e pants a proximit6 du ioint d'6tanch6it6 Iorsque tous les panneaux sont de la porte afin d'eviter de I'endomma- bienen place. get.
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Caring for the environment Energy saving washing This dishwasher is exceptionally eco- nomical in the use of water and electric- ity, For best results follow these tips: [] For lowest energy consumption the gentlest washin of china and crystal, connect the dishwasher to a cold water source, [] For fastest possible wash times, yet higher energy consumption,...
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Guide to the dishwasher Wash cabinet 1 Upper spray arm (not visible) Detergent dispenser 2 Cutlery tray Data plate 3 Upper basket Control panel 4 Water feed for middle spray arm Optic indicator Salt reservoir 5 Middle spray arm 6 Lower spray arm Triple Filter System 7 Rinse aid reservoir Four height adiustable feet...
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Guide to the dishwasher Contro_ pane_ oo co o_ o_oo 15 16 17 18 19 On button / Indicator Top Solo button / Indicator Off button Check / Refill indicators Delay Start Display Program list Delay Start button Program selection buttons / indicators Note: Remove the protective film from the...
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Before using for the first time To dose the door To open the door [] Push the baskets in. [] Lift the door and push until it clicks into position. [] Pull the handle. (f the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running.
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Before using for the first time Water softener Water hardness To achieve good cleaning results, the gr/gal* 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.
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[] Place the provided funnel over the formulated for dishwashers. Other salts salt reservoir. may contain insoluble additives which can impair the water softener. The proper salt can be purchased from your Miele dealer or Miele's Technical Service Department. !_lnadvertently filling the satt reservoir with dishwashing...
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Before using for the first time Salt indicator Bypassing the SaJt indicator When the salt reservoir is empty, the If you have soft water (below 8 gr/gal "Salt-PC" indicator will light, indicating (! 40 ppm)), the salt reservoir should that it should be refilled with reactiva- not be filled with salt, The indicator will tion sail remain lit and should be disregarded...
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Before using for the first time Rinse aid Rinse aid is recommended to prevent spotting on dishes and glassware, Only pour rinse aid formulated for res_denha d_shwashers _co one es- ervolr 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...
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Before using for the first time Rinse aid indicator Adjusting the dosage The rinse aid indicator on the control The dosage selector is preset to 3. This dispenses approximately 3 ml of rinse panel will light when the rinse aid reser- aid per program.
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Loading the dishwasher [] The spray arms must not be blocked z_Do not wash items soiled with by items that are too tall or hang ash, sand, wax, grease or paint in through the baskets. Check clear- the dishwasher, ance by manually rotating the spray Ash and sand do not dissolve and arms.
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Loading the dishwasher totems not recommended @_assware: dishwashing - There are no standard guidelines for washing glassware but, when in - Cutlery with wooden handles. doubt wash by hand. - Wooden cutting boards. - Wash delicate glassware with a low - Glued items such as old knives with temperature program and without the handles glued together around the...
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Loading the dishwasher Cutlery tray (SO units) Spoon heads should be placed in con- tact with at least one of the serrated re- The removable cutlery tray makes un- tainers of the cutlery tray to ensure that loading flatware easy. Simply carry the water runs off freely.
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Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Adjusting the upper basket On select models, the upper basket can be raised or lowered to accommo- date tall items, [] Slide out the upper basket, Load the upper basket with small, light- weight, or delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, dessert bowls and flat pans, Long items such as soup ladles, mixing...
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Loading the dishwasher Coffee bar Adjustable cup racks Raise the rack to make room for tall To allow water to run off the bottom of coffee mugs, place slanted on top of glasses. Lower it to double stack the coffee bar, The bar can also be smaller pieces.
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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 se- cured with the StemGuard, The guide at the front of the upper bas- ket determines the maximum height for items placed in the lower basket so that the middle spray arm is not blocked,...
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Lower basket inserts 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 pull up on the handle, Inserting an insert [] Slid the hitches of the insert under the vertical struts of the lower basket,...
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Lower basket inserts FoJdabJe 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. FotdabJe spikes Two rows of spikes can be folded down to create more room for larger dishware e.g.
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Lower basket inserts P[ateguard 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,...
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Lower basket inserts Tat1 Glassware insert for Jower 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.
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Basket accessories Additional inserts for the upper and lower baskets may be purchased from your Miele dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department, Lower Basket Cup Insert to wash a large number of cups attaches to the lower basket Large Diameter Plate Insert to wash plates with a diameter _/"...
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Operating the dishwasher Adding detergent Only use powder detergents or tab- lets formulated for residential dish- ..washers. The use of gel or liquid de- tergent is not recommended. Never The horizontal marks in Compartment fill the detergent dispenser to ca- indicate levels of approximately 1 1/4, pacity.
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Running the dishwasher Waterproof System [] Open the door. All Miele dishwashers are specially de- signed to shut off the water intake and [] Make sure the spray arms are not drain the wash cabinet in the rare event blocked.
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Operating the dishwasher mnterrupting a program Changing a program A program is interrupted as soon as the If the door has not been closed yet: door is opened, [] Press the program button of the new if the door is closed, the program will program, continue from where it was interrupted.
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Operating the dishwasher Program guide When to use Program cycle Program Pre-- Main Interim Final Dry-- wash wash rinse rinse Pots & Pans _) for heavily soiled pots and pans with dried on food Main wash temperature 1"/0 °F (75 °O) Run4ime 142 rain extended wash time for sanitizing...
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Operating the dishwasher Additiona_ features oe oe o_ o_ow 15 16 17 18 19 [] Press the "On" button (!5). "Top SoJo" (_) Using "Top Solo" will save water and The "On" indicator (15) will light. energy. [] Select a program using the program This program is recommended when selection buttons (22).
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Operating the dishwasher co co o_ o_oo 15 16 17 18 19 Delay start (<_>) [] Press the "On" button (!5). The start time of a program can be de- [] Select a program using the program selection buttons (22). layed from 1 to 9 hours.
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Operating the dishwasher To start a program before the delay start period has elapsed: [] Open the door, [] Press the "Off" button (!6), [] Press the "On" button (!5), [] Select a program using the program selection buttons (22), [] Select "Top Solo", if needed, [] Close the door, The optic indicator will come on,...
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- Clean the water inlet fil- the optic indicator ter, see maintenance flashes? structions. The waterproof system has activated. - Call the Miele Technical Service Department. after starting a program, The optic indicator reflec- Insta!l the optic indicator the optic indicator...
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If the indicator lights flash again after the next pro- gram cycle, call the Miele Technical Service Depart- ment. The spray arm is hitting Interrupt the program and there is a knocking...
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Frequentny asked questions What if ... Possible fau_t dishes ape not ctean? The dishes were not See "Loading the dish- washer", loaded correctly, The water feed for the Rearrange items in the middle spray arm was upper basket so that the covered, Not enough opening is not covered, water flowed into the...
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Frequentny asked questions What if ... Possibme fau_t dishes are not dry, The rinse aid setting may increase the dosage or glasses and cutlery are be too low, or the rinse aid refill the reservoir, see "Be- spotted? reservoir is empty. fore using for the first time".
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Frequentny asked questions What if ... Possible fault Glasses are not dish- glasses are dull and dis- There is no remedy. coJored and film cannot washer safe. Only wash dishwasher be wiped off? safe glasses. tea or lipstick stains The wash temperature of Select a program with a have not been com- the selected program was...
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The "PC" indicator has the function of - Your Miele Dealer Program Correction (PC). This allows a technician to update the programming of the dishwasher to make use of new - The Miele Technical Service Depart- technological developments. menL USA 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com...
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Transport To transport the dishwasher, e. g. when moving to a new home, note the follow- ing: - Empty the dishwasher, - Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses, cables, cutlery baskets. - Transport the dishwasher in the up- right position. If unavoidable it may be transported on its back.
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User Maintenance Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use,...
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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 obiects (e.g. broken glass, bones). The filter system should be cleaned ev- ery 4 - 6 months or whenever a foreign object is trapped.
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To clean the underside of the filter, the [] Return the filter so it lies flat in the base of the wash cabineL flap must be opened: [] 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 neces-...
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[] Remove the lower baskeL C_eaning the spray arms 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 clean- ing.
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Dis To clean the optic indicator reflector: Cleaner available from your Miele [] Open the door and remove the reflec- dealer or the Miele Technical Service tor from the plastic mounting. Department. [] Clean the reflector and the plastic C_eaning the door and door mounting with a damp cloth.
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Cleaning the control pane[ Cleaning the exterior [] Onl,Z clean the control panel with a damp cloth. scouringZ_Neverpads,USe abrasiVesteel woolCleanerS'or caustic ii (oven) cleaners on the dishwasher. ZLDo not u se t oo much water when ht ! ..... cleaning the controls. Water could ii penetrate into the electronics and Plastic cause d amage_...
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[] Unscrew the intake hose, connection is recommended, These fil- ters can be pruchased from Miele's [] Carefully remove the rubber seal, Technical Service Department, i> i i !iiiii ii iii iiiiiii i i ii ii i! i Ti>...
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C_eaning 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").
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