Miele G4500SC 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 installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 09 251 890
en-GB

Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Appliance overview .................................................4
Control panel ......................................................5
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
Caring for our environment ........................................11
Disposal of the packing
material .........................................................11
Disposal of your old appliance .......................................11
Energy saving dishwashing..........................................12
Before using for the first time.......................................13
To open the door ..................................................13
To close the door ..................................................13
Safety lock .......................................................13
Water softener ....................................................14
Programming the water hardness level ..............................15
Before using the appliance for the first time you require: ...................16
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
Items not suitable for dishwashers: ....................................22
Upper basket .....................................................23
Hinged cup rack ................................................23
Adjusting the upper basket .......................................24
Lower basket .....................................................25
Hinged spikes..................................................25
Removable spiked insert .........................................26
Bottle holder (depending on model).................................26
Cutlery ..........................................................27
Cutlery tray ....................................................27
Operation .......................................................28
Detergent ........................................................28
Adding detergent..................................................29
Switching on .....................................................30
Selecting a programme .............................................30
Contents
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Starting the programme.............................................30
Programme sequence indicators .....................................30
Standby .........................................................31
At the end of the programme.........................................31
Switching off .....................................................31
Unloading the dishwasher ...........................................31
Interrupting a programme ...........................................32
Changing a programme ............................................32
Additional functions ..............................................33
Factory default ....................................................33
Cleaning and care ................................................34
Cleaning the wash cabinet ..........................................34
Cleaning the door and the door seal ...................................34
Cleaning the door front .............................................35
Cleaning the filters in the wash cabinet.................................36
Cleaning the spray arms ............................................38
Problem solving guide ............................................39
Technical problems ................................................39
Water inlet/drain fault ...............................................41
General problems .................................................42
Noises ..........................................................43
Unsatisfactory washing result ........................................44
Maintenance .....................................................47
Cleaning the water inlet filter .........................................47
Cleaning the drain pump and non-return valve...........................48
After sales service ................................................49
Repairs .......................................................49
Guarantee .....................................................49
Future updates .................................................49
For testing institutes................................................49
Programme chart .................................................50
Optional accessories..............................................54
Electrical connection..............................................55
Plumbing........................................................56
The Miele waterproof anti-leak system .................................56
Connection to the water supply .......................................56
Drainage ........................................................57
Technical data ...................................................58
Contents
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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
iSafety lock in door grip (not visible)
jRinse aid reservoir
kDual compartment detergent
dispenser
lSalt reservoir
Guide to the appliance
4

Control panel
aProgrammes
bProgramme selector button
cStart/Stop button with indicator light
dCheck/Refill indicators
eProgramme sequence indicators
fOn/Off button K
Guide to the appliance
5

This appliance conforms to current
safety requirements. Inappropriate
use can, however, lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, use and maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Correct application
~This dishwasher is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
– Shops
– Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
–Hostels and guest houses.
~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. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
~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
understand the hazards involved.
Safety with children
~This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury, keep children well
away and do not allow them to play in
or around the dishwasher or to use the
controls. They will not understand the
potential dangers posed by it. They
should be supervised whenever you
are working in the kitchen.There is also
a danger that children playing might
shut themselves in the dishwasher.
~Older children may only use the
dishwasher when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

~Keep children away from
detergents. Dishwasher detergents
contain irritant and corrosive
ingredients which can cause burning in
the mouth, nose and throat if
swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Keep
children away from the dishwasher
when the door is open. There could still
be detergent residues in the cabinet.
Consult a doctor immediately if your
child has swallowed or inhaled
detergent.
Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Under no circumstances
should you use a damaged appliance.
It could be dangerous.
~The dishwasher must only be
plugged into the electricity supply via a
suitable switched socket. The electrical
socket must be easily accessible after
the dishwasher has been installed so
that it can be disconnected from the
electricity supply at any time. (See
"Electrical connection").
~There must be no electrical sockets
behind the dishwasher. Danger of
overheating and fire risk if the
dishwasher were to be pushed up
against a plug.
~The dishwasher must not be
installed under a hob. The high radiant
temperatures which are sometimes
generated by a hob could damage the
dishwasher. For the same reason it
should not be installed next to open
fires or other appliances which give off
heat, such as heaters etc.
~Do not connect the dishwasher to
the mains supply until it has been fully
installed and any adjustment has been
made to the door springs.
~Before connecting the appliance,
check that the connection data on the
data plate (voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply. If in
any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed if
correctly earthed. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
observed and regularly tested and
where there is any doubt the electrical
system in the house should be checked
by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
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~The appliance must not be used in a
non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).
~Do not install the dishwasher in a
room where there is a risk of frost.
Frozen hoses may burst or split. The
reliability of the electronic control unit
may be impaired at temperatures below
freezing point.
~The plastic housing of the water
connection contains an electrical
component. The housing must not be
submerged in water.
~There are electrical wires in the
water inlet hose. Never cut the water
inlet hose, even if it is too long.
~The integrated Waterproof System
offers protection from water damage,
provided the following conditions are
met:
– The dishwasher is correctly installed
and plumbed in.
– The dishwasher is properly
maintained 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
holidays).
The Waterproof system will work even if
the appliance is switched off. However,
the appliance must remain connected
to the electricity supply.
~A damaged appliance could be
dangerous. If the dishwasher gets
damaged, switch it off at the mains and
call your Miele Dealer or the Miele Ser-
vice Department.
~Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which Miele cannot accept liability.
Repairs should only be undertaken by a
Miele approved service technician.
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
appliance be guaranteed.
~Always disconnect the dishwasher
from the electrical supply for
maintenance work (switch off at the wall
socket and remove the plug).
~If the connection cable is damaged
it must be replaced with a special cable
available from Miele. For safety reasons
this must only be fitted by the Miele
Service Department or a Miele
authorised service technician.
~In areas which may be subject to
infestation 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 guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Installation
~The dishwasher must be installed
and connected in compliance with the
diagram supplied.
~The dishwasher must be correctly
aligned to ensure problem-free
operation.
~In order to ensure stability,
built-under and integrated dishwashers
must only be installed under a
continuous worktop which is secured to
adjacent cabinetry.
~If you want to convert your
freestanding dishwasher to a
built-under ("U") model, you will need to
order the appropriate conversion kit. If
you remove the existing plinth, you
must replace it with a U-model plinth.
This is necessary to avoid the risk of
injury caused by protruding metal
parts.
~The door springs must be adjusted
equally on both sides. They are
correctly adjusted when the door
remains stationary when left open at
45°. It is important that the door is held
in place by the springs and cannot fall
open.
Correct use
~Do not use solvents in the
dishwasher. Danger of explosion.
~Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher
detergent. Dishwasher detergents
contain irritant or corrosive ingredients
which 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.
~Avoid leaving the door open
unnecessarily, as you could trip over it.
~Dishes can be very hot at the end of
the programme.
Allow them to cool until they are
comfortable enough to handle before
unloading.
~Do not sit or lean on the opened
door. This could cause the dishwasher
to tip and be damaged, and you could
get injured.
~Only use detergent and rinse aid
formulated for domestic dishwashers.
Do not use washing-up liquid.
~Do not use commercial or industrial
detergents as these may cause
damage, and there is a risk of severe
chemical reaction.
~Do not fill the rinse aid reservoir with
powder or liquid detergent. This will
cause serious damage to the reservoir.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

~Inadvertently filling the salt reservoir
with powder or liquid dishwasher
detergent will damage the water
softener. 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, as
other salts may contain insoluble
additives which can impair the
functioning of the water softener.
~In an appliance with a cutlery basket
(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 knives and forks etc.
with the handles upwards.
~Plastic items which cannot withstand
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.
~On models with "Delay start", make
sure that the dispenser is dry before
adding detergent. Wipe dry if
necessary. Detergent will clog if poured
into a damp dispenser and may not be
thoroughly dispersed.
Accessories
~Only use genuine Miele original
spare parts and accessories with this
appliance. Using spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers
will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele
cannot accept liability.
Disposal of your old
dishwasher
~Make the door lock inoperative so
that children cannot accidentally shut
themselves in. Make appropriate
arrangements for the disposal of the
appliance.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should 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.
The packaging consists of the following
materials:
Outer packaging:
– Corrugated cardboard made from up
to 100% recyclable material:
or: Polyethylene (PE) shrink wrap
– Polyproplylene (PP) strapping
Inner packaging:
– Chlorine and fluorine free expanded
polystyrene (EPS)
–Base, lid frame and support battens
made from untreated natural wood
from renewable forests
–Polyethylene (PE) protective wrap
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic machines
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your
appliance.Please do not therefore
dispose of it with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal.
To enable sorting by type of plastic for
recycling, all plastic parts of the
appliance are labelled with international
standard symbols.
Caring for our environment
11

Energy saving dishwashing
This dishwasher is exceptionally
economical in its use of water and
electricity. You can make the most of
your appliance by following these tips:
^If your water supply is suitable, this
dishwasher can be connected to a
hot water supply for further
economies. If the water is heated by
solar panels, for example, this would
be energy efficient.
However, if your water is heated by
electricity we would 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.
^Select the Energy save programme
for energy-saving dishwashing.
This programme is the most efficient
in terms of its combined energy and
water consumption at cleaning
normally soiled crockery.
^Follow the detergent manufacturer's
recommendations on detergent
dosage.
^When using powder or liquid
detergent you can use 1/3less
detergent if baskets are only half full.
Caring for our environment
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To open the door
^Reach under the handle and pull the
door open.
If the door is opened during operation
all functions are automatically
interrupted.
To close the door
^Push the baskets right in.
^Then raise the door up, and push
until it clicks into position.
Safety lock
Use the safety lock to prevent children
opening the dishwasher door.
^To lock the door, push the slide
underneath the door grip to the right.
^To unlock the door, push the slide to
the left.
Before using for the first time
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Water softener
In order to achieve good cleaning
results, the dishwasher needs to
operate with soft water. Hard water
results in the build-up of calcium
deposits on crockery 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 in
this dishwasher is suitable for a water
hardness level of up to 12.6 mmol/l
(70 °d - German scale).
– The water softener requires
dishwasher salt.
If you use combination products
which have salt in them in your
dishwasher, you should still add salt
in order to achieve optimum results.
– The dishwasher must be
programmed for 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 6.7 - 9.0 mmol/l
(37 - 50 °d - German scale) always
programme the dishwasher to the
higher value (9.0 mmol/l in this
example).
In the event of a fault, it will help the
service technician if you know the
hardness of your local water supply.
^Enter the water hardness below:
mmol/l or °d
The dishwasher is programmed at
the factory for a water hardness level
of 2.2 - 2.7 mmol/l (12 - 15 °d -
German scale).
If this setting corresponds to the
hardness of your water, you do not
need to do anything more.
If your water is harder or softer, you will
need to programme the water hardness
level. See following section.
Before using for the first time
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Programming the water hardness
level
Each time a button is pressed, one of
the indicator lights will flash and light
up in the control panel. However, only
the indicator lights mentioned in the
following programming process stages
are significant.
The programming procedure can be
cancelled at any time by pressing the
On/Off button K. The procedure can
then be started from the beginning
again.
^Switch the dishwasher off using the
On/Off button K.
^Press the Start/Stop button in and
whilst holding it in switch the
dishwasher on using the On/Off
button K.
Keep the Start/Stop button pressed in
for until the Start/Stop indicator light
comes on.
If this does not happen, start the
procedure from the beginning again.
^Press the programme selector button
twice.
The lowest programme indicator
flashes twice briefly at intervals, and the
Wash/Rinse programme sequence
indicator flashes 4 times briefly at
intervals (factory default setting).
The number of times the Wash/Rinse
programme sequence indicator flashes
tells you the water hardness level which
has been set (see chart).
°d
German
scale
mmol/l °f Wash/Rinse
indicator
flash
frequency
1 - 4 0.2 - 0.7 2- 7 1 short
5 - 7 0.9 - 1.3 9- 13 2 short
8 - 11 1.4 - 2.0 14- 20 3 short
12 - 15 2.2 - 2.7 22- 27 4 short
16 - 20 2.9 - 3.6 29- 36 5 short
21 - 25 3.8 - 4.5 38- 45 6 short
26 - 30 4.7 - 5.4 47- 54 7 short
31 - 36 5.6 - 6.5 56- 65 8 short
37 - 45 6.7 - 8.1 67- 81 9 short
46 - 70 8.3 - 12.6 83-126 1 long
^Use the Start/Stop button to select
the number of flashes which equates
to your water hardness level.
Each press of the button moves you
up a level. When the highest water
hardness level is reached, the setting
starts from the beginning again.
Example:
If your water hardness level is
4.0 mmol/l (22 °d - German scale),
the Wash/Rinse indicator should flash
briefly six times at intervals.
^Switch the dishwasher off using the
On/Off button K.
Before using for the first time
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Before using the appliance for
the first time you require:
–Approx. 1 litre of water,
–Approx. 1 kg dishwasher salt*,
–Domestic dishwasher detergent*,
–Rinse aid* formulated for domestic
dishwashers.
*See "Optional accessories"
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 used
previously.
Filling the salt reservoir
If you use combination products
which have salt in them in your
dishwasher, such as "3 in 1" or
"4 in 1" products, you should still
add salt in order to achieve optimum
results and to ensure that the water
softener continues to function.
If the water in your area is very soft
and constantly lower than
0.7 mmol/l (4 °d - German scale)
you do not need to add salt.
The water softener must however
still be programmed to correspond
to the water hardness level in your
area.
Important! Before filling the salt
reservoir with dishwasher salt for the
first time, you must fill it with
approx. 1 litre 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
reservoir with powder or liquid
dishwasher detergent will damage
the water softener. 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 as
other salts may contain insoluble
additives which can impair the
functioning of the water softener.
Before using for the first time
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^Remove the lower basket and
unscrew the salt reservoir cap.
Only open the salt reservoir when
you want to fill it with dishwasher salt
as water or saline solution will run
out of the reservoir when the cap is
removed.
^Fill the reservoir with approx. 1 litre of
water (first use only).
^Place the funnel provided over the
salt reservoir and carefully fill with
salt until the reservoir is full. The salt
reservoir holds approx. 1 kg of salt
depending on the brand used.
^Clean any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening and then screw
the cap on again firmly.
^Run the Quick wash programme
immediately (without any crockery in
the dishwasher) to remove any traces
of salt from the cabinet.
Salt indicator
^Fill the salt reservoir with dishwasher
salt when the salt indicator light
comes on. (If it comes on during a
programme, wait until the end of the
programme).
After the reservoir has been filled, the
water softener is automatically
reactivated the next time the
dishwasher is run. The salt refill
indicator may still be illuminated during
this process. It will go out once the salt
concentration has reached the correct
level.
The salt refill indicator will not come on
if the dishwasher has been
programmed for a water hardness level
of less than 0.7 mmol/l (4 °d, German
scale).
,After refilling the salt reservoir,
run the Quick wash programme im-
mediately (without any crockery in
the dishwasher) to remove any
traces of salt from the cabinet.
Before using for the first time
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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 and
helps crockery dry faster after it has
been washed.
Rinse aid is poured into the storage
reservoir and the amount set is
dispensed automatically.
,Inadvertently filling the rinse aid
reservoir with powder or liquid
detergent always causes serious
damage to the reservoir. Only pour
rinse aid formulated for domestic
dishwashers into the reservoir.
Alternatively, it is possible to use
– Household vinegar with a max. 5%
acid content
or
– Liquid citric acid up to 10% 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 would damage the
dishwasher.
If you only ever use combination
products containing rinse aid in your
dishwasher, you do not need to add
rinse aid.
Adding rinse aid
^Press the button on the lid of the
rinse aid reservoir in the direction of
the arrow until the flap springs open.
Before using for the first time
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^Add rinse aid only until it is visible in
the opening.
The rinse aid reservoir holds approx.
110 ml.
^Close the flap firmly so that it clicks
into place. Otherwise water can enter
the rinse aid reservoir during a
programme.
^Wipe up any spilled rinse aid. This
prevents over-foaming occurring
during the next programme.
Rinse aid indicator
When the light comes on the reservoir
contains sufficient rinse aid for2-3
programmes only.
^Add rinse aid in plenty of time.
Before using for the first time
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Setting the rinse aid dosage
You can adjust the rinse aid dosage for
best results.
The rinse aid dosage can be set from
approx. 0-6 ml. It is set to a
recommended setting of approx. 3 ml
at the factory.
If spots appear on crockery and
glassware:
^Increase the rinse aid dosage.
If clouding or smearing appears on
crockery and glassware:
^Decrease the rinse aid dosage.
^Switch the dishwasher off with the
On/Off button K.
^Press the Start/Stop button in and
whilst holding it in switch the
dishwasher on using the On/Off
button K.
Keep the Start/Stop button pressed in
until the "Start/Stop" indicator light
comes on.
If this does not happen, start the procedure from the beginning again.
^Press the programme selector button
three times.
The lowest programme indicator will
flash briefly three times at intervals.
The Wash/Rinse indicator will flash
briefly three times at intervals.
This means that approx. 3 ml of rinse
aid will be used per programme
(factory default setting).
The number of times the Wash/Rinse
indicator flashes tells you the rinse aid
dosage which has been set (see chart).
Rinse aid
in ml
"Wash/Rinse"
flash frequency
0-
1 Once
2 Twice
3 Three times
4 Four times
5 Five times
6 Six times
^Use the Start/Stop button to select
the number of flashes which equates
to the rinse aid dosage you want.
Each press of the button moves you
up a level.
The programmed rinse aid dosage is
now stored in memory.
^Switch the dishwasher off with the
On/Off button K.
Before using for the first time
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