Miele G 975 SC Operating Instructions Manual

Miele G 975 SC Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

for dishwashers
G
It is essential to read the operating and
installation instructions before
installing, commissioning or using the
machine, to avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the machine.
M.-Nr. 07 028 590

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for dishwashers It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions before installing, commissioning or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 07 028 590...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 4 Appliance overview .
  • Page 3 Contents Operating the dishwasher ......... . 31 Detergent .
  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Appliance overview Upper spray arm (not visible) Four height adjustable screw feet Cutlery tray Filter combination (depending on model) Salt reservoir Upper basket Dual compartment detergent Water feed for middle spray arm dispenser Middle spray arm Rinse aid reservoir (with dosage selector) Lower spray arm...
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Description of the appliance Control panel "On/Off" button Check/Refill indicators Programme sequence display Child safety lock "Start" button Door release Programme selector Ventilation outlet for drying fan...
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children This appliance conforms to current This appliance is not a toy! To safety requirements. Inappropriate avoid the risk of injury, keep use can, however, lead to personal children well away and do not allow injury and damage to property.
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it has been Before setting up the appliance, fully installed. check it for any externally visible damage. Under no circumstances Before connecting the appliance, should you use a damaged appliance.
  • Page 8 The housing must not be damaged, switch it off at the mains and dipped in water. call your Miele Dealer or the Miele Ser- vice Department. There are live wires in the water inlet hose. Never cut the water inlet Repairs may only be carried out by hose, even if it is too long.
  • Page 9: Correct Use

    Warning and Safety instructions Installation Correct use The dishwasher must be installed Do not use solvents in the and connected in compliance with dishwasher. Danger of explosion. the installation instructions. Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher The dishwasher must be correctly detergent.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dishwasher dishwasher detergent always leads to When disposing of an old serious damage to the water softener. dishwasher, first make it unusable. Make sure you have picked up the Disconnect, cut off the cable and the correct packet of dishwasher salt plug from the cable.
  • Page 11: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity material supply by a competent person. The The transport and protective packing plug must be rendered useless and the has been selected from materials which cable cut off directly behind it to are environmentally friendly for disposal prevent misuse.
  • Page 12: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Before using the appliance for the first time you require: – approx. 2 litres of water, – approx. 2 kg dishwasher reactivation salt, – domestic dishwasher detergent, – rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers. Every dishwasher is tested at the factory.
  • Page 13: To Open The Door

    Before using for the first time To open the door Child safety lock The yellow key for the child safety lock is on one of the spikes at the front of the upper basket. Remove the key before switching on the dishwasher and keep it in a safe place away from the dishwasher.
  • Page 14: Water Softener

    Before using for the first time Water softener Where the water hardness fluctuates e.g. between 1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l (8 - 17 °d In order to achieve good cleaning German scale) always programme the results, the dishwasher needs to dishwasher to the higher value operate with soft water.
  • Page 15: Programming The Water Hardness Level

    Before using for the first time Programming the water hardness level ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Off" button. ^ Turn the programme selector to the "Stop" position. ^ Press the "Start" button in and whilst holding it in switch the dishwasher on using the "On/Off"...
  • Page 16: Checking The Programmed Water Hardness Level

    Before using for the first time ^ Press the "Start" button. Checking the programmed water hardness level The "Start" indicator light will come on. ^ Switch the dishwasher off using the ^ Turn the programme selector to the "On/Off" button. "Stop"...
  • Page 17: Filling The Salt Reservoir

    Before using for the first time Filling the salt reservoir ^ Remove the lower basket and unscrew the salt reservoir cap. If the water in your area is very soft ^ Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 litres and constantly lower than 0.7 mmol/l of water (first use).
  • Page 18: Salt Indicator

    Before using for the first time Salt indicator Note The salt indicator light comes on to If the water in your area is very soft and notify you that the reservoir is empty. constantly lower than 0.7 mmol (4 °d) you do not need to add salt to the reservoir.
  • Page 19: Rinse Aid

    Before using for the first time Rinse aid Adding rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure water does not cling and leave marks on crockery during the drying phase. Rinse aid is poured into the storage reservoir and the amount set is dispensed automatically.
  • Page 20: Rinse Aid Indicator

    Before using for the first time Rinse aid indicator The Rinse aid indicator light on the fascia comes on when the rinse aid reservoir needs to be replenished. ^ Add rinse aid only until it is visible on the surface of the filter in the opening.
  • Page 21: Setting The Rinse Aid Dosage

    Before using for the first time Setting the rinse aid dosage The dosage selector has settings from 1-6. It is set to "3" (3 ml) at the factory. Approx. 3 ml of rinse aid are then used per programme. This is a recommended setting.
  • Page 22: Loading The Dishwasher

    Loading the dishwasher Note ^ Deep based items should be placed at an angle so that water can run off ^ Remove coarse food residues from them freely. crockery. ^ The spray arms must not be blocked There is no need to rinse items under by items which are too tall or hang running water.
  • Page 23: Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Flap up rack To make room for tall items raise the For small, lightweight, delicate items such as cups, saucers, glasses, rack upwards. dessert bowls, etc. Shallow saucepans or casserole dishes can also be placed in the upper basket. Positioning rail Long items such as soup ladles, mixing spoons and long knives should be...
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Adjusting the upper basket Depending on the setting of the upper basket, the following plate dimensions In order to gain more space for taller can be accommodated. pieces of crockery in the bottom or upper basket, the upper basket can be Dishwashers with cutlery tray adjusted on three levels with 2 cm between each level.
  • Page 25: Lower Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Lower basket Hinged spikes ^ For larger and heavier items such as The spikes are used for washing plates plates, serving platters, saucepans, and saucers. bowls, etc. Small items such as saucers can also be placed in the lower basket. Do not place thin, delicate glassware in the lower basket.
  • Page 26: Removable Spiked Insert

    Loading the dishwasher Removable spiked insert Bottle holder (depending on model) You can remove the spiked insert to The bottle holder can be used to wash make more room for larger items of narrow items, e.g. milk and baby crockery, e.g. a large, flat pot, or bottles.
  • Page 27: Cutlery

    Loading the dishwasher Cutlery However, to avoid the risk of injury cutlery with sharp points Dishwashers with a cutlery basket should be placed with the handles upwards. ^ Place small spoons in the individual slots to either side of the cutlery basket.
  • Page 28 Loading the dishwasher Cutlery insert for the cutlery basket Use the insert supplied for heavily soiled spoons and forks. The insert separates the items so that they can be more easily accessed by water. ^ Insert cutlery with the handles facing downwards, and distribute them evenly along the insert.
  • Page 29: Dishwashers With A Cutlery Tray (Sc)

    Loading the dishwasher Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC) Spoon heads should be placed in contact with at least one of the serrated For best results cutlery should be retainers on the base of the cutlery tray grouped in zones, one for knives, one to ensure that water runs off them freely.
  • Page 30: Items Not Suitable For Dishwashers

    Loading the dishwasher Items not suitable for Please note dishwashers: Silverware previously cleaned with a silver polish may still be damp or – Wooden cutlery and crockery or spotted at the end of a programme, items with wooden parts: these may where water has not run off smoothly.
  • Page 31: Operating The Dishwasher

    Operating the dishwasher Detergent Detergent manufacturers give the required amount of detergent for a Only use detergents formulated particular programme on their for domestic dishwashers. Do not packaging. use washing up liquid. ^ Use at least 30 ml of detergent for a full load in the following programmes: ^ You can use conventional powder - Intensive,...
  • Page 32: Adding Detergent

    Operating the dishwasher Adding detergent Avoid inhalation of powder detergents and do not ingest dishwasher detergent! Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive ingredients. They can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult a doctor immedi- ately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.
  • Page 33: Programme Selection

    Operating the dishwasher Programme selection Choose your programme according to the type of load and how dirty it is. In most cases this will be a Universal programme or a Universal plus programme. These programmes are ideally suited to everyday mixed loads with varying degrees of soiling.
  • Page 34: Switching On

    Operating the dishwasher Switching on Do not finish a programme ^ Make sure the spray arms are not prematurely. Important programme obstructed. stages (e. g. reactivating the water ^ Close the door. softener) could be omitted. ^ Open the stopcock, if it is closed. Programme sequence ^ Press the "On/Off"...
  • Page 35: At The End Of A Programme

    Operating the dishwasher At the end of a programme Switching off A programme has finished when the At the end of a programme: "End" indicator light comes on in the ^ Turn the programme selector (16) to programme sequence display (14). the "Stop"...
  • Page 36: Interrupting A Programme

    Operating the dishwasher Interrupting a programme Changing a programme A programme is interrupted as soon as Important: the door is opened. If the detergent dispenser flap has If the door is closed again, the already opened, do not change the programme will continue from the point programme.
  • Page 37: Additional Option

    Operating the dishwasher Additional option ^ Turn the programme selector to the "9 o’clock" position. Drying fan running time – If the "Start" indicator light does not come on: During the drying phase, as long as the door of the dishwasher remains closed, the fan running time is not increased, moist air is expelled through the –...
  • Page 38: Unloading The Dishwasher

    Operating the dishwasher Unloading the dishwasher ^ Dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they are hot. Allow the dishes to cool until they are comfortable enough to handle before unloading them. ^ If you open the door fully after switching off, the dishes will cool much faster.
  • Page 39: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Check your dishwasher regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months). This way faults and problems can be avoided. Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet retains coarse soil from the suds solution, preventing it accessing the circulation system and re-entering the cabinet through the...
  • Page 40 Cleaning and care ^ Replace the filter combination so that To clean the underside of the filter, the flap must be opened: it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet. ^ Pull back the yellow clip to do this. ^ Secure the filter by turning the handle ^ Rinse all parts under running water, in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 41: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the spray arms ^ Remove the lower basket. Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray arms should therefore be inspected and cleaned regularly (approx. every 4 - 6 months). ^ Switch the dishwasher off beforehand.
  • Page 42: Cleaning The Wash Cabinet

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the wash cabinet Cleaning the control panel and door front panel The wash cabinet is largely self-cleaning, provided that the correct Plastic panels: amount of detergent is always used. ^ This type of panel should only be wiped with a damp cloth or suitable If, however, there are limescale or cleaning agent designed for use on...
  • Page 43 These would damage the surface structure. E-Cloth: A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, Part number 98013530, which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.
  • Page 44: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and money. You should, however, note the following: Repairs should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 45 – Turn the programme selector to the "Stop" position. – Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Off" button. then: – Clean the water inlet filter, see "Solving problems". The Waterproof system Call the Miele Service has reacted. Department.
  • Page 46 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The indicator light Before rectifying the "Inlet/Drain" is flashing problem you must: and the programme – Turn the programme does not continue. selector to the "Stop" position. – Switch the dishwasher off using the "On/Off" button.
  • Page 47 – Switch the dishwasher on using the "On/Off" button. – Turn the programme selector to the required programme. – Press the "Start" button. If the indicator lights flash again, there is a technical fault. – Call the Miele Service Department.
  • Page 48 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Knocking noise in the The spray arm is knocking Interrupt the programme, wash cabinet. against an item in the rearrange items which are basket. obstructing the spray arm. Rattling noise. Items of crockery are Interrupt the programme, insecure in the wash rearrange the items of...
  • Page 49 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The dishes are not The dishes were not See notes in "Loading the clean. loaded correctly. Dishes dishwasher". were placed inside other pieces, water could not access all surfaces. The outlet of the water Make sure that dishes intake pipe for the middle placed in the rear section...
  • Page 50 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Dishes and glasses are The rinse aid amount may Increase the dosage or not dry or are flecked. be insufficient or the rinse replenish the reservoir, aid reservoir empty. see "Before using for the first time".
  • Page 51 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy Glassware is dull and Glassware is not There is no remedy. discoloured; film cannot dishwasherproof. The Purchase glassware be wiped off. surfaces are affected. which is dishwasher- proof. Tea or lipstick stains The wash temperature of Select a programme with have not been the selected programme...
  • Page 52 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The detergent lid cannot Clogged detergent Remove the residue. be closed properly. residue is blocking the catch. Detergent residue is left The dispenser was still Make sure the dispenser in the dispenser at the damp when detergent is dry before adding end of a programme.
  • Page 53: Solving Problems

    ^ Replace the filter and seal, making union. This filter is available from the sure they are sitting correctly. Miele Spares Dept. ^ Reconnect the inlet hose to the Cleaning the filter: stopcock, making sure it goes on ^ Disconnect the dishwasher from the correctly and is not cross-threaded.
  • Page 54: Cleaning The Drain Pump And Non-Return Valve

    Solving problems Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If the water has not been pumped away at the end of a programme the drain pump or the non-return valve might be blocked. They are, however, easy to clean. Watch out for glass or bone splinters which could cause injury.
  • Page 55 Solving problems ^ Lift up the non-return valve and rinse The drain pump is situated under the well under running water. non-return valve (see arrow). ^ Remove all foreign objects from the ^ Remove all foreign objects from the non-return valve. drain pump (watch out for glass or bone splinters which are particularly difficult to detect and could cause...
  • Page 56: After Sales Service

    – Your Miele Dealer Programme correction) is designed to enable a service technician to update your machine’s electronics in keeping – The Miele Service Department (see with advances in technology. back cover for address). ^ Please quote the model type and number of your appliance.
  • Page 57: Comparison Tests

    Comparison tests Test standard: EN 50242 / IEC 704 Standard programme Economy for comparison tests (energy label): Note: The Universal Plus 55 ° programme for normal soiling has increased wash and drying results with shorter running times and increased energy requirements. Amount washed: 12 place settings Amount of detergent:...
  • Page 58 Comparison tests Dishwashers with cutlery tray Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery tray...
  • Page 59: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories To make the most of your dishwasher If you would like … you will need to order … ... to wash bottles, … . a bottle holder e. g. milk or baby bottles … . to wash long-stemmed glassware …...
  • Page 60: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Programme When to use Detergent Compartment (Wash cycle) Economy for normal everyday loads, 100 % energy saving programme which uses a low temperature and long programme duration Normal 50 ° with a shorter wash time 100 % for lightly to normally soiled crockery where soiling has not dried on Universal 55 °...
  • Page 61 Programme chart Programme sequence Consumption Duration Energy Water h:min Pre- Main Interim Final Drying Cold Litres Cold wash wash rinse rinse water water water water connec connec connec connec tion tion (55 tion (15 tion (15 °C) °C) °C) (55 °C) 1.05 2:48 2:37...
  • Page 64 Alteration rights reserved / G975, G976, G977 / 0307 M.-Nr. 07 028 590 / 01 en - GB...

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