Miele G 651 Plus User manual

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.
G
05 721 340
M.-Nr.

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Energy saving washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using the appliance for the first time you require: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Checking the programmed water hardness level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Filling the salt reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Salt indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adding rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rinse aid indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the rinse aid dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Loading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Flap up rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Positioning rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the upper basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lower basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Variable inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To remove an insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To fit an insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hinged spike insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Vario insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Dishwashers with a cutlery basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Dishwashers with a cutlery tray (SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Items not suitable for dishwashers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Contents
2

Operating the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adding detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Programme sequence indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
"Top Solo" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Drying fan running time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Unloading the dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cleaning the spray arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cleaning the wash cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Cleaning the door and the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Cleaning the control panel and door front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Comparison tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
ransport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
echnical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Contents
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Appliance overview
1 Upper spray arm (not visible)
2 Cutlery tray
(depending on model)
3 Upper basket
4 Water feed for middle
spray arm
5 Middle spray arm
6 Lower spray arm
7 Four height adjustable screw feet
8 Filter combination
9 Salt reservoir
10 Dual compartment detergent
dispenser
11 Rinse aid reservoir
(with dosage selector)
12 Data Plate
Description of the appliance
4

Control panel
13 "On/Off" button
14 Programme sequence display
15 "Top Solo" button
16 Programme selector
16 "Start" button
18 Check/Refill indicators
19 Child safety lock
20 Door release
21 Ventilation outlet for drying fan
Description of the appliance
5

This appliance conforms to current
safety requirements. Inappropriate
use can however lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
Read the operating instructions
carefully before starting to use this
appliance. This way you will prevent
the risk of accidents and damage to
the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for future reference, and pass
them on to any future user.
Correct usage
This dishwasher is intended exclu-
sively for cleaning domestic crock-
ery and cutlery in a domestic house-
hold. Using it for purposes other than
those for which it was designed, as well
as any alterations or conversions to the
machine would be unauthorised and
could cause harm. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for damage re-
sulting from improper or incorrect use
of the appliance.
Delivery
Before setting up the machine
check it for any externally visible
damage. Under no circumstances
should you use a damaged machine. A
damaged machine is dangerous.
Please ensure that the packaging
material is offered for recycling.
Installation
The dishwasher must be installed
and connected in compliance with
the installation instructions.
The electrical socket must be eas-
ily accessible after the dishwasher
has been installed.
In order to ensure stability, built-un-
der and integrated dishwashers
must only be installed under a continu-
ous worktop which is secured to adja-
cent cabinetry.
The dishwasher must not be in-
stalled under a hob. The high radi-
ant temperatures which are sometimes
generated by a hob could damage the
dishwasher.
Do not connect the dishwasher to
the mains supply until it has been
installed.
Check that the voltage, frequency
and fuse rating shown on the data
plate match the household mains sup-
ply.
The electrical safety of this appli-
ance can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the ap-
pliance and an effective earthing sys-
tem. It is most important that this basic
safety requirement is tested and where
there is any doubt, the electrical system
in the house is checked by a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g. elec-
tric shock).
Warning and Safety instructions
6

This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk assess-
ment of the installation being carried
out by a suitably qualified engineer.
A damaged machine is dangerous.
Switch off at the mains and call
your Miele supplier or the Miele Service
Department.
The plastic housing of the water
connection contains an electrical
component. The housing must therefore
not be dipped in water.
There are live wires in the water in-
let hose. Never cut the water inlet
hose, even if it is too long.
For safety reasons do not operate
this appliance on an extension ca-
ble. (Danger of overheating).
Daily use
Do not use solvents in the dish-
washer. Danger of explosion.
Water in the dishwasher must not
be used as drinking water. This wa-
ter is not drinking water.
Avoid inhalation of powder deter-
gents. Do not ingest dishwasher
detergent! Dishwasher detergents con-
tain irritant or corrosive ingredients.
They can cause burning in the nose,
mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Consult a doctor immediate-
ly if detergent has been swallowed or
inhaled.
Do not sit or lean on the opened
door. This could cause the dish-
washer to tip and be damaged and you
could get injured.
In an appliance with a cutlery bas-
ket (depending on model) cutlery
is cleaned and dried more efficiently if
placed in the basket with the handles
downwards. However, to avoid the risk
of injury place cutlery with sharp points
with the handles upwards.
Only use detergents formulated for
domestic dishwashers. Do not use
washing-up liquid.
Only use rinse aid formulated for
domestic dishwashers.
Only use special coarse grained
dishwasher salt for reactivation.
Do not use other salts such as cooking
salt, agricultural grade or gritting salt.
These may contain insoluble additives
which can impair the functioning of the
water softener.
Plastic items which cannot with-
stand being washed in hot water,
such as disposable plastic containers,
or plastic cutlery and crockery should
not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The
high temperatures in the dishwasher
may cause them to melt or lose shape.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

ake care on dishwashers with a
visible heater element
(depending on model)
Do not touch the heating element
during or directly after the end of a
programme. It will be hot. Danger of
burning!
Some plastic items could melt or
catch fire if they were to come into
contact with the heating element.
Therefore always place plastic items or
any other items which may not be com-
pletely heat resistant in the upper bas-
ket and ensure they cannot drop down
onto the heater element.
Any items which are too small to be
lodged securely in the upper basket
should not be cleaned in the dish-
washer.
Safety with children
Do not allow children to play in or
around the dishwasher, or to oper-
ate it. There is a danger that children
playing might shut themselves in the
dishwasher.
Keep children away from deter-
gents. Dishwasher detergents con-
tain irritant or corrosive ingredients.
They can cause burning in the mouth,
nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit
breathing. Consult a doctor immediate-
ly if your child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.
To avoid the danger of children
coming into contact with the dish-
washer detergent: only add detergent
just before starting the programme and
close the door, activating the child
safety lock (depending on model).
Keep children away from the dish-
washer when the door is open. There
could still be detergent residues in the
cabinet.
To ensure children do not come
into contact with detergent on
models with the "Delay start" option
make sure the dispenser is dry before
adding detergent. Wipe dry if neces-
sary. Detergent will clog if poured into a
damp dispenser and may not be thor-
oughly dispersed. If the door is open at
the end of a programme, children may
come into contact with this residue.
o avoid machine and material
damage
Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir
with powder or liquid detergent.
This will cause serious damage to the
reservoir.
Inadvertently filling the salt reser-
voir with powder or liquid dish-
washer detergent always leads to seri-
ous damage to the water softener.
Make sure you have picked up the cor-
rect packet of dishwasher salt before
filling the salt reservoir!
Do not use commercial or industrial
detergents as these may damage
material and there is a risk of severe
chemical reaction.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

The Miele Waterproof System offers
protection from water damage, pro-
vided the following conditions are met:
–The dishwasher is correctly installed
and plumbed in.
–The dishwasher is properly main-
tained and parts are replaced where
it can be seen that this is necessary.
–The stopcock has been turned off
when the appliance is not used for a
longer period of time (e.g. during hol-
idays).
,In countries where there are ar-
eas which may be subject to infesta-
tion by cockroaches or other vermin,
pay particular attention to keeping
the appliance and its surroundings
in a clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not
be covered by the appliance guar-
antee.
Repairs and maintenance
Repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
engineers in accordance with local and
national safety requirements. Repairs
and other work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous.
Always disconnect the appliance
from the electrical supply for main-
tenance work (switch off at wall socket
and remove the plug, or remove the
screw out fuse in countries where this is
applicable).
Disposal of your old appliance
When disposing of an old dish-
washer first make it unusable. Dis-
connect, cut off the cable and the plug
from the cable. Make the door lock in-
operative by unscrewing 2 cross-slotted
screws, so that children cannot acci-
dentally shut themselves in. Make ap-
propriate arrangements for the disposal
of the appliance.
The manufacturer cannot be held lia-
ble for damage caused by non-com-
pliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materi-
als away, please ensure that they are
recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances contain materials which
can be recycled. Please contact your
dealer, your local waste collection cen-
tre or scrap merchant about potential
recycling schemes.
Ensure that the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal. See the appropriate sec-
tion in the Warning and Safety instruc-
tions.
Energy saving washing
This dishwasher is exceptionally eco-
nomical in its use of water and electric-
ity. You can make the most of your ap-
pliance by following these tips:
^If your household water system is
suitable, this dishwasher can be con-
nected to a hot water supply, for fur-
ther economies.
Although all stages of the wash then
take place with hot water, savings are
made in:
- the use of primary energy,
- costs,
- programme running times.
If, however, your water is heated by
electricity we would still recommend
connection to cold water.
^For most economical dishwashing
make full use of the baskets without
overloading the dishwasher.
^Choose the programme to suit the
type of crockery being washed and
the degree of soiling.
^The "Top Solo" function should only
be selected for washing very small
loads of crockery (see "Additional op-
tions").
^Select the Economy programme for
energy-saving dishwashing.
^Use the correct amounts of deter-
gent.
^Use only 2/3 of the given dosage if
baskets are only half full.
Caring for the environment
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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.
There will be residual water in the
appliance from this test. It is not an
indication that it has been previously
used.
Before using for the first time
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o open the door
^Press the release catch inside the
door grip and pull forward.
If the door is opened during operation
all functions are automatically inter-
rupted.
o close the door
^Push the baskets right in, lift the door
and push until it clicks into position.
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.
To prevent children opening the dish-
washer door during operation, use the
key to lock the door:
Horizontal setting:
The door is locked.
Vertical setting:
The door can be opened.
Before using for the first time
12

Water softener
In order to achieve good cleaning re-
sults, the dishwasher needs to operate
with soft water. Hard water results in the
build-up of calcium deposits on crock-
ery and in the dishwasher.
Mains water with a hardness level
higher than 0.7 mmol/l (4° d - German
scale) needs to be softened. This takes
place automatically in the integrated
water softener.
–The water softener must be filled with
dishwasher salt for reactivation.
– The dishwasher must be pro-
grammed to correspond to the water
hardness in your area.
– Your local water authority will be able
to advise you of the water hardness
level in your area.
Where the water hardness fluctuates
e.g. between 1.4 - 3.1 mmol/l (8 - 17 °d
German scale) always programme the
dishwasher to the higher value
(3.1 mmol/l in this example).
In the event of a fault, it will help the
service technician if you know the hard-
ness of your local water supply.
^Enter the water hardness below:
mmol/l or °d
Before using for the first time
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Programming the water hardness
level
^Switch the dishwasher off.
^Turn the programme selector to the
"Stop" position.
^Press the "Top Solo" button in and
whilst holding it in switch the dish-
washer on using the "On/Off" button.
Release the "Top Solo" button within
two seconds.
The "Salt" indicator light will flash.
Warning:
If a different indicator light comes on or
flashes, the process must be repeated.
Exception:
The "Rinse aid" indicator light will come
on if you have not yet added rinse aid
or if rinse aid needs replenishing.
^Turn the programme selector to the
position that corresponds to your wa-
ter hardness level (see chart below).
°d
German
scale
mmol/l Programme selector
setting
1 - 4 0.2 - 0.7 "1 o’clock" position
5 - 7 0.9 - 1.3 "2 o’clock" position
8 - 10 1.4 - 1.8 "3 o’clock" position
11 - 13 2.0 - 2.3 "4 o’clock" position
14 - 16 2.5 - 2.9 "5 o’clock" position
17 - 22 3.1 - 4.0 "6 o’clock" position
23 - 35 4.1 - 6.3 "7 o’clock" position
36 - 70 6.5 - 12.6 "8 o’clock" position
The dishwasher is set at the factory
for a hardness level of 2.5 -2.9 mmol/l
(14 -16 °d ).
Example:
For a water hardnesss of 3.5 mmol/l,
turn the programme selector to the "6
o’clock" position.
Before using for the first time
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^Press the "Top Solo" button.
The "Top Solo" indicator light will come
on.
^Turn the programme selector to the
"Stop" position.
^Switch the dishwasher off using the
"On/Off" button.
The water hardness level is now stored
in memory.
Checking the programmed water
hardness level
^Switch the dishwasher off.
^Turn the programme selector to the
"Stop" position.
^Press the "Top Solo" button in and
whilst holding it in switch the dish-
washer on using the "On/Off" button.
Release the "Top Solo" button within
two seconds.
The "Salt" indicator light will flash.
Warning:
If a different indicator light comes on or
flashes, the process must be repeated.
Exception:
The "Rinse aid" indicator light will come
on if you have not yet added rinse aid
or if rinse aid needs replenishing.
^Click the progamme selector from the
"1 o’clock" position as far as the
"8 o’clock" position.
When the programme selector is at the
position which corresponds to the water
hardness setting already programmed,
the "Top Solo" indicator light will come
on (see chart "Programming and setting
the water hardness level").
^Turn the programme selector to the
"Stop" position.
^Switch the dishwasher off using the
"On/Off" button.
Before using for the first time
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Filling the salt reservoir
If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than 0.7 mmol/l
(4 °d) you do not need to add dish-
washer salt.
The water softener must, however,
still be programmed to correspond
to the water hardness level in your
area. (The salt indicator light will still
come on, but should be ignored).
Important: Before filling the salt res-
ervoir with dishwasher salt for the
first time, you must fill it with approx.
2 litres of water to enable the salt to
dissolve. Once the dishwasher has
been used, there is always sufficient
water in the reservoir.
,Inadvertently filling the salt reser-
voir with powder or liquid dish-
washer detergent always leads to
serious damage to the water soft-
ener. Make sure you have picked up
the correct packet of dishwasher salt
before filling the salt reservoir!
,Only use special coarse grained
dishwasher salt for reactivation. Do
not use other salts such as cooking
salt, agricultural grade or gritting
salt. These may contain insoluble
additives which can impair the func-
tioning of the water softener.
^Remove the lower basket and un-
screw the salt reservoir cap.
^Fill the reservoir with approx. 2 litres
of water (first use).
^Place the funnel provided over the
salt reservoir and carefully fill with salt
until the reservoir is full. The salt res-
ervoir holds approx. 2 kg of salt de-
pending on the brand used.
As the salt reservoir is filled, displaced
water will overflow.
^Clean any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening and then screw
the cap on again firmly.
^Run the "Pre-wash" programme im-
mediately to remove any traces of
salt water from the cabinet.
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Salt indicator
The salt indicator light comes on to no-
tify you that the reservoir is empty.
^The reservoir should then be refilled
with dishwasher salt for reactivation.
(See: Filling the salt reservoir).
After the reservoir has been filled, the
water softener is automatically reacti-
vated the next time the dishwasher is
run. The salt indicator light may still be
illuminated during this process. It will
go out once the salt concentration has
reached the correct level.
Note
If the water in your area is very soft and
constantly lower than 0.7 mmol (4 °d)
you do not need to add salt to the res-
ervoir. The salt indicator light, however,
will still come on, but should be ig-
nored.
(See "After sales service" for definition
of "PC").
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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 res-
ervoir and the amount set is dispensed
automatically.
,Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with powder or liquid dish-
washer detergent always causes se-
rious damage to the reservoir. Only
pour rinse aid formulated for domes-
tic dishwashers into the reservoir.
Alternatively, it is possible to use
– Household vinegar with a max. 5%
acid content
or
– Liquid citric acid up to 50% acid
content.
The resulting rinsing and drying quality
will not, however, be as good as when
rinse aid is used.
,Do not use vinegar with a higher
acid content (e.g. vinegar essence
25% acid). This must not be used as
its use would damage the dish-
washer.
Adding rinse aid
^Press the button in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
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^Add rinse aid only until it is visible on
the surface of the filter in the
opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
130 ml.
^Close the flap firmly so that it clicks
into place. Otherwise water would en-
ter the rinse aid reservoir during a
programme.
^Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents over-foaming occuring dur-
ing the next programme.
Rinse aid indicator
The Rinse aid indicator light on the fas-
cia comes on when the rinse aid reser-
voir needs to be replenished.
When the light comes on the reservoir
still contains sufficient rinse aid for 2 - 3
programmes.
^Add rinse aid in plenty of time.
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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 recom-
mended setting.
If spots appear on crockery and glass-
ware:
^Use a higher setting.
If clouding or smearing appears on
crockery and glassware:
^Use a lower setting.
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