Miele G 611-3 Instructions d'exploitation

Operating instructionsfor dishwashersIt is essential to read the operating andinstallation instructions beforeinstalling, commissioning or using thema

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland

Before using the appliance forthe first time you require:–approx. 1 litre of water,–approx. 1.2 kg dishwasher reactiva-tion salt,–domestic dishwasher

To open the door^ Press the release catch inside thedoor grip and pull forward.If the door is opened during operationall functions are automatically i

Water softenerIn order to achieve good cleaning re-sults, the dishwasher needs to operatewith soft water. Hard water results in thebuild-up of calcium

Programming the water hardnesslevel^Switch the dishwasher off.^Turn the programme selector to the"Stop" position.^Press the "Top Solo&q

^Press the "Top Solo" button.The "Top Solo" indicator light will comeon.^Turn the programme selector to the"Stop" positi

Filling the salt reservoirIf the water in your area is very softand constantly lower than0.7 mmol/l (4 °d) you do not need toadd dishwasher salt. The

Salt indicatorThe salt indicator light comes on to no-tify you that the reservoir is empty.^ The reservoir should then be refilledwith dishwasher salt

Rinse aidRinse aid is necessary to ensure waterdoes not cling and leave marks oncrockery during the drying phase.Rinse aid is poured into the storage

^ Add rinse aid only until it is visible onthe surface of the filter in theopening.The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.130 ml.^ Close the flap firmly

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Appliance overview . . . . . . . . .

Setting the rinse aid dosageThe dosage selector has settings from1-6. It is set to "3" (3 ml) at the factory.Approx. 3 ml of rinse aid are t

Note^Remove coarse food residues fromcrockery.There is no need to rinse items underrunning water.,Do not wash items soiled withash, sand, wax, lubrica

Upper basketFor small, lightweight, delicate itemssuch as cups, saucers, glasses, des-sert bowls, etc.Shallow saucepans or casserole dishescan also be

Adjusting the upper basketIn order to gain more space for tallerpieces of crockery in the bottom or up-per basket, the upper basket can beadjusted on

Lower basketFor larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc.Small items such as saucers can alsobe placed in the lo

Bottle holderThe bottle holder, e.g. for milk and babybottles, must be inserted into the lowerbasket as shown in the illustration. Ifplaced anywhere e

CutleryFor best results cutlery should begrouped in zones, one for knives, onefor forks, one for spoons, etc.This makes unloading much easier.Place th

Items not suitable fordishwashers:–Wooden cutlery and crockery oritems with wooden parts: these maydiscolour and fade. The glue used inthese items is

Detergent,Only use detergents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers. Do notuse washing up liquid.^You can use conventional powder de-tergent, tablets or

Adding detergent,Avoid inhalation of powder de-tergents and do not ingest dish-washer detergent! Dishwasher de-tergents contain irritant or corrosivei

Operating the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Programme selectionChoose your programme according tothe type of load and how dirty it is.In most cases this will be a Universalprogramme or a Univers

Switching on^ Make sure the spray arms are not ob-structed.^ Close the door.^ Open the stopcock, if it is closed.^ Press the "On/Off" button

Programme sequenceindicator lights (14)The "Wash/Rinse" indicator light comeson in the pre-wash, main wash, interimrinse and final rinse sta

Interrupting a programmeA programme is interrupted as soon asthe door is opened.If the door is closed again, theprogramme will continue from the point

Additional functions"Top Solo" (15)The "Top Solo" additional function isrecommended when there is only asmall amount of crockery a

^Switch the dishwasher on using the"On/Off" button (13).The "Start" indicator light (17) will flash.^Turn the programme selector (

Drying fan running timeDuring the drying phase, as long as thedoor of the dishwasher remains closed,moist air is expelled through the ventila-tion out

Unloading the dishwasher^Dishes tend to break and chip moreeasily when they are hot.Allow the dishes to cool until they arecomfortable enough to handl

Check your dishwasher regularly(approx. every 4 - 6 months). Thisway faults and problems can beavoided.Cleaning the filters in the washcabinetThe fil

To clean the underside of the filter, theflap must be opened:^ Pull back the yellow clip to do this.^ Rinse all parts under running water,using a nylo

Appliance overview1 Upper spray arm (not visible)2 Cutlery tray3 Upper basket4 Water feed for middle spray arm5 Middle spray arm6 Lower spray arm7 Fou

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

Cleaning the wash cabinetThe wash cabinet is largely self-clean-ing, provided that the correct amount ofdetergent is always used.If, however, there ar

,Stainless steel and aluminiumsurfaces and controls may sufferdiscolouration or damage if soiling isleft on them for too long. Soilingshould therefore

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected with-out calling in a Miele service technician, saving you both time and m

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe indicator light "In-let/Drain" lights up andflashes alternately.The stopcock is closed. Open the stopcock f

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe indicator light "In-let/Drain" is flashing andthe programme does notcontinue.Before rectifying the prob-lem

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe "End", "Start" and"Top Solo" indicatorlights flash simulta-neously.There may be a tech

Problem Possible cause RemedyKnocking noise in thewash cabinet.The spray arm is knockingagainst an item in the bas-ket.Interrupt the programme,rearran

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe dishes are notclean.The dishes were notloaded correctly. Disheswere placed inside otherpieces, water could notaccess

Problem Possible cause RemedyDishes and glasses arenot dry or are flecked.The rinse aid amount maybe insufficient or the rinseaid reservoir empty.Incr

Control panel13 "On/Off" button14 Programme sequence display15 "Top Solo" button16 Programme selector17 "Start" button18

Problem Possible cause RemedyGlassware is dull anddiscoloured; film can-not be wiped off.Glassware is notdishwasherproof. The sur-faces are affected.T

Problem Possible cause RemedyThe detergent lid cannotbe closed properly.Clogged detergent resi-due is blocking the catch.Remove the residue.Detergent

Cleaning the water inlet filterA filter is incorporated in the screw con-nection of the valve on the water inlethose. The filter must be cleaned whend

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

^ Lift up the non-return valve and rinsewell under running water.^ Remove all foreign objects from thenon-return valve.The drain pump is situated unde

Should you still have any difficulties,please contact:–Your Miele Dealeror–The Miele Service Department (seeback cover for address).^Please quote the

To make the most of your dishwasherIf you would like ... you will need to order ... to wash bottles,e. g. milk or baby bottles... a bottle holder..

Test standard: EN 50242 / IEC 704Standard programme Economyfor comparison tests(energy label):Note: The Universal Plus 55 ° programme for normalsoilin

Cutlery trayComparison tests58

Should you ever need to move the dish-washer, e.g. when moving house, notethe following:–Empty the dishwasher,–Secure any loose parts, e. g. hoses,mai

This appliance conforms to currentsafety requirements. Inappropriateuse can, however, lead to personalinjury and damage to property.Read the operating

Programme When to use DetergentCompartmentII(Wash cycle)Gentle o 45 °2)Gentle programme for lightly soiled and temperature sensitivecrockery and glass

Programme sequence Consumption DurationEnergy kWh Water h:minPre-wash12MainwashInterimrinse12FinalrinseDrying Coldwatercon-nection(15 °C)Hotwaterc

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The electrical safety of this appli-ance can only be guaranteed whencontinuity is complete between the ap-pliance and an effective earthing sys-tem. I

Plastic items which cannot withstandbeing washed in hot water, such asdisposable plastic containers, or plasticcutlery and crockery should not beclean

To avoid machine and materialdamageDo not fill the rinse aid reservoirwith powder or liquid detergent.This will cause serious damage to thereservoir.I