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Miele G 685 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

for dishwashers
G 685
Q
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid risk of accident
or damage to the machine.
M.-Nr. 04 873 440

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions for dishwashers G 685 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid risk of accident or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 873 440...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Guide to the appliance..........3 Warning and safety instructions.

  • Page 3: Dishwashers Types

    Guide to the appliance Guide to the appliance Miele dishwashers are available in 3. “U“ dishwashers three versions: The built-under(“U“) dishwashers use the integrated (“i“) dishwashers as the 1. “Freestanding“ dishwashers basic machine. “Freestanding“ dishwashers do not re- By using a decor set (GDU) the “i“ dish- quire any special installation fixings in washer can be converted into a “U“...
  • Page 4 Guide to the appliance Guide to the appliance View of the machine Control panel (facia)
  • Page 5 Guide to the appliance Guide to the appliance 1 Upper spray arm (not visible) 2 Cutlery tray (standard depending on model) 3 Upper basket. (Design varies according to model, and may not match the one shown). 4 Water duct for middle spray arm 5 Middle spray arm 6 Water hardness selector 7 Lower spray arm...

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and safety instructions Warning and safety instructions not be held responsible for damage This appliance conforms to current caused by the lack or inadequacy of safety requirements. Inappropriate an effective earthing system, (electric use can however lead to personal shock for example).
  • Page 7 Warning and safety instructions Dishwasher detergents contain irri- The following notes should help to tant or corrosive ingredients. They avoid material damage can cause burning in the mouth and The voltage and frequency shown throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. on the data plate must match the Keep children away from detergents mains supply in the house.
  • Page 8 Warning and safety instructions The Miele Waterproof System of- Disposal of your old machine fers protection from water damage, When disposing of an old dish- provided the following conditions are washer first make it unusable. Dis- met: connect, cut off the cable and the plug from the cable.

  • Page 9: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Disposal of your old machine The transport and protective packing Old machines contain materials which has been selected from materials can be re-cycled. Please contact your which are environmentally friendly for local authorities or scrap merchant disposal and can normally be recycled.
  • Page 10 Caring for the environment Caring for the environment Make full use of the baskets without Energy saving washing overloading the dishwasher for most These dishwashers are exceptionally ef- economical washing. ficient in their use of water and elec- For small loads: tricity.

  • Page 11: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Load the crockery correctly Before using for the first time please note the following points: Load the crockery so that water will come into contact with all surfaces. See the relevant chapters for detailed This ensures that they will be properly cleaned.
  • Page 12 Before using for the first time Before using for the first time It is important to choose the correct programme The NORMAL programme and the UNIVERSAL programmes are ideally suited to everyday loads. See the pro- gramme chart for descriptions of other programmes.

  • Page 13: Opening And Closing The Door

    Opening and closing the door Opening and closing the door To open the door Child safety lock The child safety lock is designed to Press the release catch inside the door grip. deter children from opening the dish- washer door. If the door is opened during operation Use the key provided to turn the all functions are automatically inter-...

  • Page 14: Water Softener/Reactivation

    Water softener Water softener To avoid the build-up of calcium de- Settings posits on crockery and cutlery, and in value water the dishwasher the water needs to be °d mg/l °f hardness softened. program- level ming selector To ensure a steady supply of soft water (Setting) the built-in water softener must be: 1.

  • Page 15: Setting The Water Hardness Level

    Water softener Water softener Set the programme selector switch To set the water softener to the “UNIVERSAL 55 °” position. Water hardness level of 20-630 mg/l A figure appears in the time display (1 - 35 °d German scale): corresponding to the water hardness level already set, e.g.
  • Page 16 Water softener Water softener The water hardness selector in the Water hardness level of 650-1260 mg/l wash cabinet must be set according to (36 - 70 °d German scale): the following chart. Switch the dishwasher off. value water Turn the programme selector switch °d mg/l °f...

  • Page 17: Filling The Salt Reservoir /Add Salt Indicator Light

    Water softener Water softener Filling the salt reservoir Please only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation, as other salts may contain insoluble addi- tives which can impair the functioning of the softener. The salt reservoir holds approx. 2 kg of salt.

  • Page 18: Salt Indicator

    Water softener Water softener Note Salt indicator The salt indicator light will come on if the water used is very soft, i.e. con- stantly at a level below 70 mg/l (4 °d). The salt reservoir is empty as no reacti- vation salt is needed with such soft water.

  • Page 19: Adding Rinse Aid/Rinse Aid Dosage Setting

    Adding rinse aid Adding rinse aid Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that 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 dis- pensed automatically.

  • Page 20: Setting The Dosage

    Adding rinse aid Setting the dosage Add rinse aid only until it is visible on The dosage adjuster (see arrow) in the the surface of the filter in the open- opening has settings from 1 to 6. It is ing. set to 3 at the factory, as the recom- mended dose.This setting dispenses Close the flap firmly.

  • Page 21: Loading The Dishwasher

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Some foodstuffs may contain natural Note dyes, e.g. carrots, tomatoes or ket- Load the crockery so that water will chup. Plastic items in the dish- come into contact with all surfaces. washer may discolour if large quan- This ensures that they will be tities of these foodstuffs find their properly cleaned.

  • Page 22: Loading Examples, Cutlery

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Bottom basket Loading examples Larger and heavier items such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, Upper basket bowls. Depending on the dishwasher model glasses may only be cleaned in the bottom basket if it is fitted with a special glassware insert or if there is a special bottom basket.
  • Page 23 Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Cutlery Dishwashers with cutlery basket: Larger items like soup ladles, long Unsorted cutlery should be placed in the cutlery basket, handles facing knives and mixing spoons should be downwards. placed lying down across the front of the upper basket.
  • Page 24 Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Dishwasher with cutlery tray (SC models): For best results cutlery should be The cutlery tray insert is removable. It grouped in zones, one for knives, one can be completely removed from its for forks, one for spoons etc. This frame and carried to the cutlery drawer, makes unloading much easier.
  • Page 25 Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Cutlery with round or oval handles Spoon heads should be placed in such should be placed with the heads in the a way that water runs off them freely. grips as this prevents them slipping. Ensure that spoon heads are in contact with at least one of the grips in the cut- lery tray.

  • Page 26: Flap Up Racks, Positioning Rail, Adjusting The Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Flap up racks Positioning rail (standard feature depending on model) For easy sorting and removing of croc- Can either be used for a second row of kery the positioning rail can be rested to cups or raised upwards to make room for tall items.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Upper Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Depending on the setting of the upper Adjusting the upper basket basket the following dimensions can be (depending on model) accommodated: In order to gain more space for taller Dishwashers with cutlery tray pieces of crockery in the bottom or upper basket, the upper basket can be Upper bas- Upper...

  • Page 28: Not Suitable For Dishwashers

    Items not suitable for dishwashers Items not suitable for dishwashers – cutlery with wooden or horn handles, Please note – wooden or plastic chopping boards, – Silver- and aluminium items can suf- fer some discolouration. – glued items, e.g. old knives with handles which have been glued on, –...

  • Page 29: Adding Detergent

    Should you experience difficulties when Please note using these types of products, please Dishwasher detergents contain irri- contact Miele Customer and Technical tant or corrosive ingredients. They Services Department, or the detergent can cause burning in the mouth manufacturer’s own Advisory Service.
  • Page 30 Adding detergent 3. If results are still not to your satisfac- Preventive measures: tion, you should revert back to using 1. If you wish to continue using the new conventional detergents containing chlorine and phosphate-free pro- both chlorine and phosphate. ducts, the following is recommended: –...
  • Page 31 Adding detergent Dishwasher detergent must be added The amount to dispense will depend on before each programme (except PRE- the type of load and the programme se- WASH). lected. See the programme chart on the next – Pour powder or liquid detergent into pages for advice on amounts to dis- the dispenser.
  • Page 32 Adding detergent For information: Compartment I takes max. 25 ml, Com- partment II max. 80 ml. There are hori- zontal markers to assist with dispensing in compartment II, indicat- ing the level in ml. Press the opening catch on the con- tainer flap.

  • Page 33: Choosing A Programme

    Choosing a programme Choosing a programme Choose your programme according to Programme “Energy save” the type of load and how dirty it is. Use this programme for lightly to nor- In most cases this will be the NORMAL mally soiled crockery. programme or one of the UNIVERSAL For technical reasons a warm water programmes.

  • Page 34: Programme Selection

    Programme chart Programme chart Programme When to use Detergent Compart- Compart- Compart- ment I ment II ment II (Pre-wash) (Wash (Wash cycle) cycle) Normal and Universal Programmes NORMAL 55° for normal everyday loads, 100 % 100 % particularly suitable for chlorine-free detergents UNIVERSAL 55 °...
  • Page 35 Programme cycle Consumption Energy Water Water Water Prelimi- Main Interim- Final Drying cold Litres nary pre- Prewash wash rinse rinse phase (15 °C) (55 °C) wash 55 ° 65 ° 55 ° 65 ° 55 ° 65 ° 65 ° 65 °...

  • Page 36: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Switching on and off Before starting a programme select Switching on additional options “Delay start” or “Top Solo” if required Close the door (see chapter “Additional options”). Open the stopcock (if it is closed). Press the “START” button (18). Press the “On/Off”-switch (14).

  • Page 37: Time Display, End Of A Programme

    Switching on and off Switching on and off Note: End of a programme A programme has finished when no in- The “Reactivation” process is car- dicator lights are illuminated in the pro- ried out before a wash programme. gramme sequence display (20) and a It lasts several minutes.

  • Page 38: Interrupting A Programme, Programme Change

    Switching on and off Removing load Switching on and off Removing load Programme interruption Removing load A wash programme is interrupted as Hot crockery will chip and break soon as the door is opened. more easily. If the door is closed again the pro- After switching off let it cool down in gramme will continue from the position the dishwasher until it is comfortable...

  • Page 39: Additional Options/"Delay Start" And "Top Solo

    Additional options Additional options Press the “START” button (18). Delay start (18) The delay time counts down in minutes The starting time of a programme can until the delay start period has elapsed. be delayed up to 9 hours and 30 The programme then begins automati- minutes (in 30 minute steps), e.g.
  • Page 40 Additional options Additional options The Top Solo function can be selected Top Solo (18) with all wash programmes. (for small amounts of crockery) Choose the programme With this function the majority of the water is directed only to the top and The length of the chosen programme middle spray arms in the dishwasher.

  • Page 41: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet The dishwasher must not be used without all the filters in place! The filter combination in the base of the wash cabinet should be regularly in- spected and cleaned if necessary. Turn the handle anti-clockwise to re- lease the filters.
  • Page 42 Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Turn the filter combination over and Replace the filter combination so open the coarse filter by pulling that it lies flat in the base of the wash cabinet. Secure the filter by turning back on the locking device. the handle in a clockwise direction.

  • Page 43: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Dishwashers with cutlery basket: Cleaning the spray arms Unscrew the upper spray arm. Particles of food can lodge in the spray arm jets. The spray arms should be inspected Dishwashers with cutlery tray: and cleaned regularly (approx. every 6 Pull out the cutlery tray.
  • Page 44 Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve If 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.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Filter In The Water Inlet

    These filters can be obtained from the Turn off the stopcock and unscrew Miele Spares Department (Part No.: the inlet hose. 75577). Carefully remove the rubber seal. Withdraw the filter using pointed pliers and clean by rinsing under run- ning water.

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Wash Cabinet

    Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Cleaning the wash cabinet The facia panel In general the wash cabinet is self- This should only be wiped with a cleaning, provided that the correct damp cloth, or a suitable plastic amount of dishwasher detergent is cleaner.

  • Page 47: Dealing With Minor Faults

    Problem solving guide With the aid of the following explana- Faults/possible causes tory notes, minor faults can be cor- rected without contacting the Miele Ser- The dishwasher does not start vice Department. – The door is not properly closed. Any work on the electrical compo- –...
  • Page 48 Problem solving guide The wash cycle is cancelled before Shortly after starting a programme the end and the “Water outlet” check the “Water inlet”check light flashes light flashes – The stopcock is shut. – The drain hose is kinked. Open the stopcock. –...
  • Page 49 ON/OFF switch. If the lines are still visible in the display there is a technical fault. The “Water inlet” check light comes Please call the MIELE Service De- on during the “Energy save” pro- partment. gramme. For technical reasons the “Energy In certain circumstances you can still save”...

  • Page 50: After Sales Service

    The LED marked PC is reserved for the lem yourself, please contact: service engineer, for updates in future years to your machine. – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Service Department. See back cover for addresses. Please quote the model type and number of your appliance.

  • Page 51: Special Accessories

    Special accessories Special accessories Bottle holder Installation - special situations (depending on model) Brackets to fix the dishwasher under a marble-type worktop. Conversion kit (UBS) freestanding dishwasher into a built under model when a freestanding dishwasher is to be installed under a work surface run. Building-under kit (GDU) to modify an integrated “i”...

  • Page 52: Comparison Tests

    Comparison tests Comparison tests Test standard: IEC 436 / DIN 44990 / IEC 704 / prEN 50242 Amount washed: 12 place settings (full load) Programme tested: UNIVERSAL PLUS 55 ° Amount of detergent: If using a detergent containing chlorine: 5 g in compartment I, and 25 g in compartment II. If using a chlorine-free detergent: 30 g only in compartment II.
  • Page 53 Comparison tests Dishwashers with cutlery tray Bottom basket Upper basket Cutlery tray...

  • Page 54: Dishwashers With Cutlery Basket

    Comparison tests Comparison tests Test standard:I EC 436 / DIN 44990 / IEC 704 / prEN 50242 Amount washed: 6 place settings (half load) Programme tested: UNIVERSAL PLUS 55 ° with “Top Solo” Amount of detergent: 20 g only in compartment II Rinse aid dispensing: Setting 3 (approx.
  • Page 55 Comparison tests Dishwashers with cutlery tray Lower basket Upper basket Cutlery tray Double the distance between the pieces of cutlery in the cutlery tray.

  • Page 57: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions...
  • Page 58 Contents Contents Installing a freestanding dishwasher ....... . . 59 1.

  • Page 59: Installing A Freestanding Dishwasher

    Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher Height adjustable door "Freestanding" dishwashers The freestanding dishwasher is fitted The dishwasher must be level and with a height adjustable door, to match stable when installed. adjacent kitchen units. The adjustment Any unevenness in the floor level range is approx.

  • Page 60: Establishing Height Of The Decor Panel

    Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher 1. Establishing the height of the decor panel Adjust the dishwasher to the height re- quired before establishing the height of the decor panel. The upper edge of the control panel facia and the top edge of an adjacent door or drawer must be at a matching height.
  • Page 61 Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher Adapting the height of the decor Establishing the height of a new panel supplied decor panel Mark the measurement "X" on the left The decor panel supplied with the dish- and right hand side of the decor washer can be exchanged for a panel panel and on the decor frame strips.

  • Page 62: Matching The Door Height

    Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher 2. Matching the door height The plinth facia and the cover caps at the sides must be removed before the decor frame strips can be unscrewed. Loosen and remove the fixing screws and push the side decor frame strips downwards until they are free of the dishwasher outer door panel and can be removed.
  • Page 63 Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher Loosen the screws in the door Bow the panel slightly, draw out from outer panel, but do not screw out under the control facia and remove. completely. Shorten the decor frame strips, and Push the lower edge of the adapter the packing card (if used) by meas- plate...
  • Page 64 Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher Refit the packing card (if used) and Put back the left and right hand side the decor panel. Fit the decor panel decor strips and slide under the con- into the lower decor frame strip, posi- trol panel from beneath.
  • Page 65 Installing a freestanding dishwasher Installing a freestanding dishwasher Push the plinth strip into the fixing Fit the side cover caps. and then press downwards Please note: The plinth strip must engage in the side cover cap.

  • Page 66: Installation Integrated "I" Dishwashers

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers The “i” model dishwashers are spe- Dimensions: cially designed for building under a continuous worktop. The front can be fitted with a base unit front to match the kitchen furniture. By using a decor set GDU “i” model dishwashers can be converted into a built-under “U”model dishwasher.

  • Page 67: Fit Worktop Protection ("Niro" Stainless Steel Coverplate)

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 1. Fit worktop protection A stainless steel “niro” coverplate is supplied with the machine to protect the underside of the worktop against steam rising from the machine. The coverplate is supplied as standard with "i" models. Squeeze sealant from the tube sup- plied into the angle of the “niro”...

  • Page 68: Building The Dishwasher Into A Niche

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 2. Building the dishwasher into a niche Connection to water and drainage should be sited beside and not behind the dishwasher for accessibility. Con- nections are usually made in the area under the sink. Many kitchen unit manu- facturers provide a cutout in the base of the sink base unit for the hoses to be fed through.
  • Page 69 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers The slides make installation of the dish- washer easier and protect the floor from possible damage when moving the appliance into and out of the re- cess. They are also used for adjusting the height of the rear screw feet. Adjust the height manually before in- stalling the dishwasher.
  • Page 70 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Adjust the rear screw feet to the re- Adjust the front screw feet manually quired height. or with a flat blade screwdriver. Higher = turn clockwise It is easier to adjust the screw feet if the weight of the dishwasher is not bearing Lower = turn anti-clockwise down on them.

  • Page 71: Fitting The Facia Panel

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Installation integrated “i” Dishwashers 3. Fitting the facia panel The facia panel is delivered separately Only applicable when using the GDU in the colour ordered with the necess- decor set (to convert an "i" version to a ary accessories.

  • Page 72: Matching The Facia Panel To The Dimensions Of The Adjacent Drawer Fronts

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Adjustment range: 4. Matching the facia panel to the dimensions of the from 112 mm: facia panel without spacer bars adjacent drawer fronts to 145 mm: facia panel with four The facia panel can be aligned with the spacer bars, drawer fronts of the kitchen units by ad- justing the spacer bars.

  • Page 73: Fitting The (Matching) Door Front

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 5. Fitting the (matching) door front The door of a kitchen base unit (without the drawer facia or fittings) is normally used for the door front. The door front is fixed to the machine door outer panel using a fixing bracket which has to be pre-mounted on the rear of the door front.
  • Page 74 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Installing integrated "i" Dishwashers The fixing bracket is marked in the middle Lay the bracket on the rear side of the door front so that the marks the middle of the fixing bracket align with the vertical guide line, and the lower fixing holes of the bracket are centrally positioned in the horizontal guide line (see illustration).
  • Page 75 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers Installation integrated “i” Dishwashers Pull the dishwasher out of its recess enough to allow easy access to the side fixing screws for the door front. Hang the door front into the slits in the machine door outer panel, adjust for height and secure.

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Door Springs

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 6. Adjusting the door springs 7. Level and secure the dishwasher The door springs are correctly adjusted when a half opened door (approx. 45° To ensure the stability of the dish- opening angle) remains in that position washer it must be screwed to the con- when released.
  • Page 77 Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers If one of the screw positions is in the For “Corian” or granite worktops there cut-out area, e.g. of the built-in sink, at- is a special accessory to fix the dish- tach the fixing bracket supplied. washer to an adjacent kitchen unit.

  • Page 78: Matching The Plinth Facia Of A Kitchen Run

    Installing integrated “i” Dishwashers 8. Matching the plinth facia of a kitchen run The plinth area of the dishwasher is nor- Place the plinth facia directly in front mally covered with a plinth run match- of the kitchen run but do not attach. ing the kitchen furniture.

  • Page 79: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical connection Important Please follow the installation instruc- The wires in the mains lead are col- tions carefully. oured in accordance with the following This dishwasher is supplied ready code: for connection to an a.c. single Green/yellow = earth phase supply, (230 - 240 V 50 Hz for Blue = neutral the UK and Australia).
  • Page 80 BS 1362 should be fitted. Replace- ment fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical suppliers, or Miele Service Agent. (The German standard version is sup- plied with a cable and moulded plug for connection to a 230 V single phase supply.

  • Page 81: Plumbing

    “Waterproof valve” box. The inlet hose is approx. 1.5 m long; a longer hose (4 m) may be bought from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. A stopcock with a 3/4" male thread must be provided on site.
  • Page 82 Lay the hose in such a way that it does not rise above the bottom of the “Waterproof” unit casing (see il- lustration). If the stopcock is situated in the worktop, a special angle connector can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. (Part No. 2078910).

  • Page 83: Drainage

    Plumbing Venting the drainage system Drainage Open the dishwasher door fully. The machine drainage system is fitted with a non-return valve, which If the site drain connection is situated prevents dirty water from flowing lower than the guide path for the bot- back into the machine via the drain tom basket rollers in the open door the hose.

  • Page 85: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Height Freestanding 85 cm (adjustable + 1.0 cm) Height U- and i-models 82 cm (adjustable + 5.0 cm) Width 59.8 cm Width of building in recess 60 cm Depth 60 cm (Freestanding model) 57 cm (U- and i-models) Depth with door open 118.5 cm (Freestanding model) 115.5 cm (U- and i-models)
  • Page 88 Alteration rights reserved (G685/G687/G688) /000 2597 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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