Miele G 6515 User manual

Operating instructions
for dishwashers
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential
to read these instructions as well as the installation plan before it is in‐
stalled and used for the first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 09 645 490HG05

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Contents
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Guide to the appliance........................................................................................... 6
Appliance overview.................................................................................................. 6
Control panel............................................................................................................ 7
Display ..................................................................................................................... 8
Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 9
Caring for the environment ................................................................................. 18
Disposal of the packing material............................................................................ 18
Disposing of your old appliance ............................................................................ 18
Energy saving washing .......................................................................................... 19
EcoFeedback consumption indicator .................................................................... 20
Before using for the first time............................................................................. 21
Opening the door................................................................................................... 21
Closing the door .................................................................................................... 21
Safety lock ............................................................................................................. 21
Basic settings......................................................................................................... 22
Before using the appliance for the first time, you require:..................................... 24
Dishwasher salt...................................................................................................... 24
Adding salt........................................................................................................ 25
Add salt reminder.............................................................................................. 26
Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 27
Adding rinse aid................................................................................................ 27
Add rinse aid reminder...................................................................................... 28
Loading the dishwasher ...................................................................................... 29
Notes...................................................................................................................... 29
Upper basket ......................................................................................................... 31
Adjusting the upper basket............................................................................... 33
Lower basket ......................................................................................................... 34
Cutlery.................................................................................................................... 37
3D cutlery tray .................................................................................................. 37
Cutlery basket .................................................................................................. 38
Loading examples.................................................................................................. 39
Dishwashers with cutlery tray........................................................................... 39
Dishwashers with cutlery basket ..................................................................... 41
Operation .............................................................................................................. 43
Detergent ............................................................................................................... 43
Adding detergent .............................................................................................. 45
Switching on .......................................................................................................... 46
Selecting a programme.......................................................................................... 46
Starting the programme......................................................................................... 47

Contents
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Display ................................................................................................................... 47
Energy management.............................................................................................. 48
At the end of a programme.................................................................................... 48
Switching off .......................................................................................................... 49
Unloading the dishwasher ..................................................................................... 49
Interrupting a programme ...................................................................................... 50
Changing a programme ......................................................................................... 50
Programme options ............................................................................................. 51
Options .................................................................................................................. 51
DetergentAgent...................................................................................................... 52
FlexiTimer with EcoStart........................................................................................ 53
Programme overview........................................................................................... 56
Further programmes ......................................................................................... 60
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 61
Cleaning the wash cabinet..................................................................................... 61
Cleaning the door and the door seal ..................................................................... 61
Cleaning the door front.......................................................................................... 62
Checking the filters in the wash cabinet................................................................ 63
Cleaning the filters ................................................................................................. 63
Cleaning the spray arms ........................................................................................ 65
Problem solving guide......................................................................................... 66
Technical problems................................................................................................ 66
Water inlet fault ...................................................................................................... 68
Water drainage fault............................................................................................... 69
General problems................................................................................................... 70
Noises .................................................................................................................... 72
Unsatisfactory washing result................................................................................ 73
Maintenance......................................................................................................... 76
Cleaning the water inlet filter ................................................................................. 76
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve ..................................................... 77
After sales service ............................................................................................... 78
Repairs................................................................................................................... 78
Guarantee .............................................................................................................. 78
Note for test institutes............................................................................................ 78
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 79
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 81
Electrical connection U.K....................................................................................... 81

Contents
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Plumbing............................................................................................................... 82
The Miele waterproof anti-leak system.................................................................. 82
Connection to the water supply............................................................................. 82
Drainage................................................................................................................. 84
Technical data ...................................................................................................... 85
Settings menu ...................................................................................................... 86
To open the Settings menu.................................................................................... 86
Language ............................................................................................................ 86
Time of day ............................................................................................................ 87
Water hardness...................................................................................................... 88
Rinse aid ................................................................................................................ 89
Consumption (EcoFeedback)................................................................................. 89
EcoStart ................................................................................................................. 90
Sensor wash .......................................................................................................... 92
AutoOpen............................................................................................................... 92
BrilliantLight ........................................................................................................... 92
Refill reminders ...................................................................................................... 92
Check filters ........................................................................................................... 93
Soak....................................................................................................................... 93
Pre-wash................................................................................................................ 93
Brightness.............................................................................................................. 93
Memory.................................................................................................................. 93
Version info ............................................................................................................ 93
Showroom programme .......................................................................................... 94
Factory default ....................................................................................................... 94
To close the Settings menu.................................................................................... 94

Guide to the appliance
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Appliance overview
aUpper spray arm (not visible)
bCutlery tray (depending on model)
cUpper basket
dMiddle spray arm
eAir inlet for drying (depending on
model)
fLower spray arm
gFilter combination
hData plate
iRinse aid reservoir
jDual compartment detergent dis‐
penser
kSalt reservoir

Guide to the appliance
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Control panel
aProgrammes
bDisplay
cOption buttons
dStart button with indicator light
eArrow buttons 
fOK button
gbutton (FlexiTimer) with indicator
light
hProgramme selector button 
iOn/Off button 
This instruction book applies to several different dishwasher models.
The specific dishwasher models are referred to as follows:
Standard = 80.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated)
and 84.5 cm high dishwashers (freestanding)
XXL = 84.5 cm high dishwashers (integrated).

Guide to the appliance
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Display
General
The display is used to select or set the
following:
– the programme
– the FlexiTimer (Delay start)
– the Settings menu
The display can show the following:
– the current time of day
– the stage the programme is at
– the estimated time left for the pro‐
gramme to run
– the energy and water consumption
(EcoFeedback)
– any relevant fault messages and in‐
formation
To save energy, the dishwasher
switches off after a few minutes if you
do not press any buttons during this
time.
To switch the dishwasher back on
again, press the button.
Settings menu
The Settings menu is used to alter the
dishwasher's electronics to suit differ‐
ent requirements. You access the Set‐
tings menu by pressing a specific but‐
ton combination (see "Settings menu").
The arrows in the display indicate fur‐
ther options. You can use the  ar‐
row buttons underneath the display, as
appropriate, to select these further op‐
tions.
The OK button is used to confirm a
message or setting and also to move to
the next menu or another level.
A tick will appear next to the option
which is currently selected.
To exit a sub-menu, use the  arrow
buttons to select the Back  option in
the display and confirm your selection
with OK.
If you do not press any of the buttons
for several seconds, the display with re‐
turn to the previous level. You may
need to enter your settings again.

Warning and Safety instructions
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This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐
propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to
property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the dishwasher,
please read the installation plan and the operating instructions
carefully before it is installed and used for the first time. They con‐
tain important information on its installation, safety, use and main‐
tenance.
Keep the installation plan and the operating instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any future owner.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli‐
ance with this information.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct application
This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
The dishwasher is not intended for outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic appliance as specified in
these operating instructions, for cleaning domestic crockery and
cutlery. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and
could be dangerous.
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.