Miele G 6860 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 sheet before it is in-
stalled and used for the first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 10 384 670HG05

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Contents
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Guide to the appliance.......................................................................................... 6
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
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
FlexAssist .............................................................................................................. 31
Upper basket......................................................................................................... 31
Adjusting the upper basket .............................................................................. 34
Lower basket......................................................................................................... 35
Cutlery ................................................................................................................... 38
3D Cutlery tray + (depending on model) .......................................................... 38
Cutlery basket (depending on model) .............................................................. 40
Loading examples ................................................................................................. 41
Dishwashers with cutlery tray........................................................................... 41
Dishwashers with cutlery basket ..................................................................... 43
Operation.............................................................................................................. 45
Detergent............................................................................................................... 45
Adding detergent.............................................................................................. 47
Switching on.......................................................................................................... 48
Selecting a programme ......................................................................................... 48
Starting the programme ........................................................................................ 49

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Time display .......................................................................................................... 49
Energy management ............................................................................................. 50
At the end of the programme ................................................................................ 50
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 51
Unloading the dishwasher..................................................................................... 51
Interrupting a programme...................................................................................... 52
Changing a programme......................................................................................... 52
Programme options............................................................................................. 53
Options.................................................................................................................. 53
FlexiTimer .............................................................................................................. 54
Heat exchanger ..................................................................................................... 58
DetergentAgent ..................................................................................................... 59
Programme chart ................................................................................................ 60
Further programmes ........................................................................................ 64
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 65
Cleaning the wash cabinet .................................................................................... 65
Cleaning the door and the door seal..................................................................... 65
Cleaning the control panel .................................................................................... 65
Cleaning the reflector panel .................................................................................. 65
Cleaning the door front ......................................................................................... 66
Checking the filters in the wash cabinet ............................................................... 67
Cleaning the filters................................................................................................. 67
Cleaning the spray arms........................................................................................ 69
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 70
Technical problems ............................................................................................... 70
Water inlet fault ..................................................................................................... 73
Water drainage fault .............................................................................................. 74
General problems .................................................................................................. 75
Noises.................................................................................................................... 76
Unsatisfactory washing result ............................................................................... 77
Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 80
Cleaning the water inlet filter................................................................................. 80
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve..................................................... 81
After sales service............................................................................................... 82
Repairs .................................................................................................................. 82
Guarantee.............................................................................................................. 82
Note for test institutes ........................................................................................... 82
Optional accessories .......................................................................................... 83

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Miele@home......................................................................................................... 85
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 88
Plumbing .............................................................................................................. 89
The Miele waterproof anti-leak system ................................................................. 89
Connection to the water supply ............................................................................ 89
Drainage ................................................................................................................ 91
Technical data...................................................................................................... 92
Technical data ....................................................................................................... 92
Settings menu...................................................................................................... 93
Open the Settings menu ....................................................................................... 93
Language ........................................................................................................... 94
Time of day............................................................................................................ 94
Water hardness ..................................................................................................... 95
Rinse aid................................................................................................................ 96
Consumption (EcoFeedback) ................................................................................ 96
EcoStart................................................................................................................. 97
Networking ............................................................................................................ 99
Miele@home .......................................................................................................... 99
Soak .................................................................................................................... 103
Pre-wash ............................................................................................................. 103
Brightness ........................................................................................................... 103
Volume................................................................................................................. 104
Memory ............................................................................................................... 104
Refill reminders.................................................................................................... 105
Check filters ........................................................................................................ 105
Automatic ............................................................................................................ 105
AutoOpen ............................................................................................................ 105
Optimise standby ................................................................................................ 106
BrilliantLight......................................................................................................... 106
Heat exchanger ................................................................................................... 106
Software version.................................................................................................. 107
Showroom programme........................................................................................ 107
Factory default..................................................................................................... 107
To close the Settings menu ................................................................................. 107