Miele G 4920 SC Instructions d'exploitation

Operating instructionsfor dishwashersTo avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essentialto read these instructions as well as t

Warning and Safety instructions10Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli‐ance unless they are constantly

Warning and Safety instructions11Technical safety Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can causeconsiderable danger for the user. Insta

Warning and Safety instructions12 Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it hasbeen fully installed and any adjustment has been made

Warning and Safety instructions13 The integrated Waterproof system offers protection from waterdamage, provided the following conditions are met:– Th

Warning and Safety instructions14Correct installation The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliancewith the installation diagram suppl

Warning and Safety instructions15Correct use Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion. Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher detergen

Warning and Safety instructions16 In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if place

Caring for the environment17Disposal of the packing mate‐rialThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The p

Caring for the environment18Energy saving washingThis dishwasher is exceptionally eco‐nomical in its use of water and electrici‐ty.You can make the mo

Before using for the first time19Opening the door To open the door, reach under thedoor grip and pull.If the door is opened during operationall funct

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Before using for the first time20Water softenerIn order to achieve good cleaning re‐sults, the dishwasher needs to operatewith soft water. Hard water

Before using for the first time21Displaying and setting the waterhardness Switch the dishwasher off with the button, if it is switched on. Press th

Before using for the first time22°d mmol/l °f Display1 0.2 2 12 0.4 4 23 0.5 5 34 0.7 7 45 0.9 9 56 1.1 11 67 1.3 13 78 1.4 14 89 1.6 16 910 1.8 18 10

Before using for the first time23Before using the appliance forthe first time, you require:– approx. 2 litres of water,– approx. 2 kg dishwasher salt,

Before using for the first time24Adding saltBefore filling the salt reservoir withdishwasher salt for the first time, youmust fill it with approx. 2 l

Before using for the first time25Add salt reminder Fill the salt reservoir with dishwashersalt when the Salt indicator lightcomes on. (If it comes on

Before using for the first time26Rinse aidRinse aid is necessary to ensure waterdoes not cling and leave marks oncrockery during the drying phase andh

Before using for the first time27 Add rinse aid only until it is visible inthe opening.The rinse aid reservoir holds ap‐prox. 110 ml. Close the flap

Before using for the first time28Setting the rinse aid dosageYou can adjust the rinse aid dosage forbest results.The rinse aid dosage is set in stages

Loading the dishwasher29NotesRemove coarse food residues fromcrockery.There is no need to rinse items underrunning water. Do not wash items soiled wi

Contents3 Guide to the appliance... 6Appliance overview...

Loading the dishwasher30Items not suitable for dishwashers:– Wooden cutlery and crockery oritems with wooden parts: these maydiscolour and fade. The g

Loading the dishwasher31Upper basketSee "Loading the dishwasher / Load‐ing examples" for examples of how toload crockery and cutlery. For s

Loading the dishwasher32Adjusting the upper basketIn order to gain more space for tallerpieces of crockery in the lower or upperbasket, the upper bask

Loading the dishwasher33Lower basketSee "Loading the dishwasher / Load‐ing examples" for examples of how toload crockery and cutlery. For l

Loading the dishwasher34CutleryCutlery traySee "Loading the dishwasher / Load‐ing examples" for examples of how toload crockery and cutlery.

Loading the dishwasher35Cutlery basket (depending on model)The cutlery basket can be placed any‐where on the front rows of spikes in thelower basket.

Loading the dishwasher36Loading examplesDishwashers with cutlery trayUpper basketLower basket

Loading the dishwasher37Cutlery trayHeavily soiled items

Loading the dishwasher38Dishwashers with cutlery basketUpper basketLower basket

Loading the dishwasher39Cutlery basketHeavily soiled items

Contents4Time display... 44Energy management..

Operation40Detergent Only use detergents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers. Do notuse washing-up liquid.Active ingredientsModern detergents contain

Operation41Detergent dosage Follow the dosage recommended bythe manufacturer on the packaging. Unless directed otherwise, use onedetergent tab or ad

Operation42Adding detergent Press the opening catch on the de‐tergent dispenser. The flap will springopen.The flap is always open at the end of aprog

Operation43Switching on Make sure the spray arms can rotatefreely. Close the door. Open the stopcock, if it is closed. Switch the dishwasher on wi

Operation44Starting the programme Press the Start button.The programme will begin.The Start indicator light will come on.A programme should only be c

Operation45Energy managementTo save energy, the dishwasher willswitch off automatically 10 minutes af‐ter the last time a button has beenpressed or 10

Operation46Switching offAt the end of a programme: The dishwasher can be switched offat any time using the  button.Switching the dishwasher off duri

Operation47Interrupting a programmeA programme is interrupted as soon asthe door is opened. If the door is closed again, the pro‐gramme will continue

Programme options48Short The Short  option reduces the dura‐tion of programmes in which this optionis available.In order to achieve optimum cleaning

Programme options49Refill remindersIf you only ever use combination prod‐ucts in your dishwasher, you can switchthe refill reminders for salt and rins

Contents5Note for test institutes... 76Optional accessories..

Programme options50Delay startYou can set the start time for a pro‐gramme, e.g. to take advantage of nighttime electricity tariffs. The start timecan

Programme options51If optimise standby is switched on(see "Programme options, Optimisestandby") the display will go out aftera few minutes,

Programme options52Adjust Sensor washYou can adjust the Sensor wash pro‐gramme so that it will remove stubbornsoiling in a lightly soiled load. Switc

Programme options53MemoryYou can use the "Memory" option tosave the last programme selected. Instead of the ECO programme, the lastprogramme

Programme options54Optimise standby"Optimise standby" is activated by de‐fault.To save energy the dishwasher willswitch off automatically a

Programme options55Factory defaultIf you have altered any settings fromthe factory default, you can re-set themback to the factory default settings.

Programme chart56Programme Programme sequencePre-wash Main wash Interim rinse Final rinse Drying °C °C ECO 1) 44 X 58 XSensor w

Programme chart57Consumption 2)Duration 2)Energy WaterCold water Hot water Litres Cold water Hot water15 °C 55 °C 15 °C 55 °CkWh kWh h:min h:min0.

Programme chart58Mixed, everyday crockeryHeat-sensitive glasses and plasticMixed crockeryPots, pans, everyday porcelain and cutleryAll normal food dep

Programme chart59-25 ml or 1 tabSensor wash+short-20 ml or 1 tabSensor wash gentle +short-25 ml or 1 tabECO+short-25 ml or 1 tabNormal 55 °C+short10

Guide to the appliance6Appliance overviewaUpper spray arm (not visible) bCutlery tray (depending on model) cUpper basket dMiddle spray arm eAir inlet

Cleaning and care60Check your dishwasher regularly (ap‐prox. every 4 - 6 months). This wayfaults and problems can be avoided. The external surfaces o

Cleaning and care61Cleaning the door front Soiling that is left too long mightbecome impossible to remove andcould cause the external surfaces toalte

Cleaning and care62Checking the filters in thewash cabinetThe filter combination in the base of thewash cabinet retains coarse soil fromthe suds solut

Cleaning and care63To clean the inside of the filter, the flapmust be opened: Press catches  together in the di‐rection of the arrows as shown, ando

Cleaning and care64Cleaning the spray armsParticles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets and bearings. The sprayarms should therefore be inspect

Problem solving guide65Most minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may resultfrom incorrect operation, can be put right witho

Problem solving guide66Problem Cause and remedyThe Inlet/Drain andRinse aid indicators areflashing at the sametime.Fault number  isshowing in the d

Problem solving guide67Water inlet faultProblem Cause and remedyThe Inlet/Drain indica‐tor flashes on and off.The stopcock is closed.  Open the stopc

Problem solving guide68Water drainage faultProblem Cause and remedyThe dishwasher stopsduring a programme.The Inlet/Drain indica‐tor flashes.Fault cod

Problem solving guide69General problemsProblem Cause and remedyThe indicator lights anddisplay are dark.The display has switched off automatically to

Guide to the appliance7Control panelaProgrammes bTime display cCheck / Refill indicators dStart button with indicator light eShort button  with indic

Problem solving guide70NoisesProblem Cause and remedyKnocking noise in thewash cabinet.A spray arm is knocking against an item in a basket.  Interrup

Problem solving guide71Unsatisfactory washing resultProblem Cause and remedyThe dishes are notclean.The dishes were not loaded correctly.  See notes

Problem solving guide72Problem Cause and remedyCrockery is not dry orcutlery and glasses areflecked.The rinse aid dosage is set too low or the rinse a

Problem solving guide73Problem Cause and remedyWhite residue is visibleon crockery and cut‐lery, clouding occurs onglassware; film can bewiped off.The

Maintenance74Cleaning the water inlet filterA filter is incorporated in the screw con‐nection of the valve on the water inlethose. The filter must be

Maintenance75Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveIf the water has not been pumped awayat the end of a programme the drainpump or the non-return

After sales service76RepairsIn the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please con‐tact:– your Miele Dealer, or– the Miele Service Dep

Optional accessories77Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid aswell as cleaning and care products areavailable as optional accessories.All the products ar

Optional accessories78Dishwasher care productsMiele cleaning and care products pro‐vide optimum care for your dishwasher.Dishwasher cleaner– cleans th

Electrical connection79Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work must be car‐ried out by a suitably qualified andcompetent person, in accordance

Warning and Safety instructions8This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury an

Plumbing80The Miele waterproof anti-leaksystemAs long as your dishwasher has beeninstalled correctly, the Miele waterproofanti-leak system will protec

Plumbing81Drainage– The appliance drainage system is fit‐ted with a non-return valve, whichprevents dirty water from flowingback into the dishwasher v

Technical data82Dishwasher model Standard XXLHeight freestanding model 84.5 cm(adjustable + 3.5 cm)-Height built-in model 80.5 cm(adjustable + 6.5 cm)

United KingdomMiele Co. Ltd.Fairacres, Marcham RoadAbingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TWCustomer Contact Centre Tel: 0330 160 6600E-mail: [email protected]

M.-Nr. 09 953 490 / 01en-GBG 4920 / G 4925

Warning and Safety instructions9Correct application This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households andsimilar working and residential env